Various Town Notices and Social Happenings
Judge J M Bailey and others in town over the weekend with several meetings and speeches announced. Regular Reform Club meeting planned. Temperance events and a May Decoration Day observed. Marital announcement for O L Williams and Ella Slow. Ice cream festival and Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention noted. Industrial and railroad updates including bank scandal, union thanks, and Homeopathic Association preparations. Gallena and Southern Wisconsin rail asset sale recorded. Goodhue bonds suit compromise accepted by bondsmen.
Fire destroys Commercial hotel at Lena causing large loss
The Commercial hotel at Lena owned by Mrs. J. W. Partridge burned Sunday night from a defective flue. Part of the furniture was saved but the loss is near 3000 dollars. The building was insured in the German of Freeport and the Tlome of New York. The Illinois Press Association will hold its annual meeting in Chicago starting June 17, followed by a rail excursion arranged by Dr. W. H. Stennett of the C N W Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
J. W. Partridge
Freeport
Tlome
New York
Ilinois Press Association
Chicago
W. HH. Stennett
Board rescinds reward for arrest of former county clerk
The board of supervisors had previously offered 1000 dollars for the arrest and conviction of George Thompson the late county clerk. The reward was rescinded last Friday. The case Griffith vs Crain Hettinger et al was delayed yesterday in Ogle County Circuit Court due to leading counsel's Chicago engagements and moved to the October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
George Thompson
Chicago
Griffith Vs. Crain
First Presbyterian Ladies Aid brings pleasant musical treat
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian Church presented a musical and literary entertainment last Friday evening to a large appreciative audience. The programme was excellent and well received, and while the exact proceeds are unknown, a handsome sum was realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Fireman Tournament Committee Meets at Engine House
The committees in charge met Friday evening at the Engine House. They approved plans for the Great Union Band to provide music at the tournament for 70 dollars, and resolved to send invitations and print posters immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Union Band
Freeport Driving Park Association elects officers
At a meeting held last week the Freeport Driving Park Association chose J. B. Taylor as president E I Cronkrite as vice president E C Warner as secretary W T Marshall as treasurer and retained the same board of directors as last year A plan for a follow up meeting in August or September was set with the date to be fixed by the Executive Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Driving Park Association
J. B. Taylor
E. I. Cronkrite
E.C. Warner
W. T. Marshall
Seventh Annual Sunday School Convention Opens in Bethel Church
The Freeport District Evangelical Association holds its seventh annual Sunday School Convention at Bethel Church Fountain Creek Il on Tuesday and Wednesday June 8 and 4 1879. Vocal and instrumental music will enliven the exercises. All Sunday School workers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport District
Church of the Evangelical Association
Bethel Church
Fountain Creek
Ladies' Literary Society met to discuss Punic War topics
The Ladies' Literary Society met yesterday in the usual place. Papers on Carthage by Mrs. Hyde and on the First Punic War by Mrs. Barton were read though she could not attend. Mrs. Cronkrite read Noted Generals of the Punic War, followed by questions by Mrs. Polk and critique by Mrs. Buckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Literary Society
Carthage
I. C. Hyde
Tandy
Barton
County Agricultural Society Plans Free Fair Venue and Speech
A Saturday meeting at the City Clerk office discussed securing Taylor's Driving Park free of charge for the fair. A committee S J Davis E L Cronkrite F Baker and J F Strunk will approach Mr Taylor to arrange. Gen Kilpatrick will deliver the oration and speak at the Opera House with proceeds to the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Agricultural Society
Baker
Taylor
S. J. Davis
E. L. Cronkrite
F. Baker
J. F. Strunk
Gen. Kilpat
Tennesseeans at the Opera House in a well attended show
The Tennesseeans sang at the Opera House Monday evening to a very good house. The performance was excellent with many numbers loudly encored and cheerfully received. Jasper Washington excelled in plantation melodies though this part was slightly excessive. The voices and harmony were praised, with the event benefiting the First M. E. Church by about 830.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Washington
Tirst M. E. Church
Entertainment Saturday Evening Delights Freeport Crowd
Jate Claxton and company staged a first class performance with strong support from a leading actress. Luke Martin organized the visit, shouldering the financial duties, and the night drew a large fashionable audience. He forecasts a May 16 showing of Joshua Whitcomb by Denman Thompson and a New York ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jate Claxton and Company
Freeport
Luke Martin
Joshua Whitcomb
Denman Thompson
New York
New York City
In Memoriam John H Wright Freeport Citizen Dies
Obituary notes the death of John H Wright in Freeport on May 2 1879 from stomach and bowels cancer aged 42 years 5 months. He is praised as upright, trusted and loving husband and father with Civil War service in the 140th New York and later Western Union Ry Co. Also includes a separate wedding notice for John Hea and Ellan Snow on May 1 1879 with details of attire and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Wright
Wright
Freeport
Ogden
Monroe County
New York
Brockport Collegiate Institute
Illinois
New Orleans
140Th
New York State Volunteers
Western Union Ry. Co
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Hywenial
Mathew Evans
Colmbus
Wis
John Hea
Ellan Snow
GC. Show
Carrie B. Snow
Jerome W. Boyer
Canada
Mr. Hea
Resolutions of Respect for J H Wright in Freeport 1873
Resolutions adopted by Division 27 B of L E noting the death of J H Wright a beloved brother and husband. The division declares the loss of a noblest member and orders mourning draped for thirty days and a copy sent to the family. Gen Waite of Lena visited the office last week with a pleasant call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Division
B. of
L. E
J. H. Wright
B.of I.E
Gen. Waite
Lena
Names of Grand Jurors Appointed for September Term
The Circuit Court announced grand jurors for the September term. Jefferson Sientry Bryman, Loran Jacob Knapp, Florence H. C. Best. Silver Creek Joseph Kachelhoffer Jr. Ridott Wm. Law. Rock Run Daniel Meier and Aaron Gold. Lancaster Christ Larbel. Freeport A. Collman Elias Perkins James McNamara Henry Sanders. Harlem Henry Burkhart Erin James O'Brien. Kent Wm. Boop. West Point Miles White Henry Wingart. Waddams Samuel Fair. Buckeye John Epley Dakota Wm. S. Fehr. Jock Grove P. N. Emerick. Oneco Wm. M. Raymond. Winslow E. Stamm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Sientry Bryman
Loran
Jacob Knapp
Florence
H. C. Best
Silver Creek
Joseph Kachelhoffer, Jr
Ridott
Wm. Law
Rock Run
Daniel Meier
Aaron Gold
Lancaster
Christ Larbel
Freeport
A. Collman
Elias Perkins
James McNamara
Henry Sanders
Harlem
Henry Burk
Committees for 1879 Appointed by Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors named committees for 1879 including Finance and County Accounts with members such as S. K. Fisher F. B. Walker and Z. Stover. Other panels cover Poor Farm Equalization of Real Estate Personal Property Assessments County Superintendent's Accounts Roads and Bridges and more with numerous members listed. Also Ladies Aid Society Zion Church elected officers: President Mrs J A Crain Vice President Mrs N C Hyde Secretary Treasurer Miss Marie Middleditch and several directresses. The McCammon piano and Davis Sewing Machine offered by F W Brainerd Freeport IN with installment plans and inducements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
S. K. Fisher
K. Lientten-Berger
F. B. Walker
Z. Stover
R. G. Stout
H. Poffenberger
W. Wagenhall
D. Musser
Louis Ansendorf
Henry Lichtenberger
E. 8. Brown
BR. F
Ladies’ Aid Society Zion Church
F. Bartlett
J. A. Crain
N. C. Hyde
Marie Middleditch
Wm. Atkinson
F. J. Middleditch
Ada Webster
Sadie Buckman
McCammon
I’. W. Brainerd
Freeport
Davis
Businessmen seek vote for judicial election in city and county
A letter to Judges Bailey Brown and Eustace requests they let their names be used and voted for in the upcoming judicial election. It is signed by between one and two hundred of the city and county’s prominent businessmen, including nearly the entire bar, and arrived too late for this week’s publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Brown
Eustace
Evils of Infant Baptism in Freeport Church Note
R Cousy critiques Rev Dr Cooley’s sermon on infant baptism noting five asserted evils. He argues ritualism is not inherent to infant or adult baptism and condemns sectarian strife over rites, urging biblical, historical review. He plans further discussion in his next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprom
Doctor Cooley
Baptist Church
Freeport
Christ
Webster
Cain
Abel
Spring farming and temperance gains mark local year
Farmers enjoy pleasant spring weather and expect more grain this season while the town celebrates the Anti-License victory in the recent city election. A temperance lecture was given, church activities continue, and the summer school enrollment is strong with Miss M. E. Powderly resuming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Society
M. E. Powderly
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. M. Bailey
Geo. C. Fry
S. K. Miner, Esq
Warren
Reform Club
8. P. Waskell
Nora
City
Geo. N. Wells
Dakota
Temperance Hall
Goth
N. W. Heermans
Amboy
Zion Church
Mr. Sweet
O. L. Williams
Ella Slow
The
Sons of Temperance
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Morrison, Ill
W. W. Lewis
J. A. Clark
TP. S. Mealiff
Winnesheik Insurance Company
W. 5S. Lamb
John ‘Taylor
D. L. Bush
W. A. Ry
J. W. Wright
Illinois State Sunday School Association
Bloomington
Western Union By. Co
Illinois Homeopathic Association
Galena and Southern Wisconsin Railroad
Galena
James M. Ryan
Chas
F. Goodhue
F. W
Brainerd
Giles & Co
Rosy
S. Newton
M.D
West 47Th St
Dr. Giles
West Broadway
N. Y
Emmert & Burrell
Seeley & Read
A. Steven
Stevens
de III
Tusey
Adin
Fred
Flachtemerr
Seeley & Read’s
Cai Walton
Staver & Snyder
Dell
Ae Sipe
Seeley Road
Burrell Bros
Dolmar Walton
C. C. Wilson
Walton
Walton’s
Seeley Read’s
Fayett Grundy
Iarden
Madison
Adi Counties
Iowa
J. P. Byerly
Ifham Bright
Freepot
McTkenrey’s Gallery
Stphenson Street
Brewster Hout
Diffenbaugh
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