Local Notes and Upcoming Community Events
Mr A Ht Treat of Polo was in town on business. Curtis Bidwell, son of O B Bidwell, Esq., returned home last week. Joshua Whitcomb performs at the Opera House next Friday. The Second Presbyterian Church was closed due to the pastor's absence. L W Guiteau left for St Louis and Kansas for several weeks. Mrs N W Heermans returned home from Amboy after a lengthy stay. Galloway & Snooks send thanks for their pop. Mr and Mrs Ben Hance head to Lincoln, Nebraska to reside. Burglaries reported. police attention urged. Post office stone work contract awarded to A Boedeker. Winslow Corner Band offers music for county fair. Agricultural Board to decide in June. M R Thompson Lodge No 381 A F & A M meets May 16. ice cream festival at Temperance Hall this evening. Read Difffenbaugh's ad in another column. C O D Grocery offers lower prices. District Convention of W C T U at Morrison today. Five year old son of Wm Gardner of Loran caused fire in barn. damage about 250. Daily Times of Sterling, Il has first issue. editor Harry Ingells among staff. A country child wandered and was reunited with parents after bells signaled. names withheld. Rev G S Young to address temperance meeting at Temperance Hall Sunday at 4 o'clock. Old soldiers plan grave decorations on the 30th. Germania Society to Milwaukee excursion planned for June 20. committee appointed. Stephenson County Agricultural Society to hold fair at Taylor's Driving Park. lease proposal of 3500 annually accepted for five years.
Illness in Zion Church community and local notices
The item notes Mrs J B Smith ill at home with grave doubts about recovery. Zion Church Ladies Aid Society plans a Thursday afternoon meeting at Mrs J A Crain’s residence. Also announces a May 10 ordination at Dakota and a May 20 installation at Cedarville for Mr Irvin. A birth reports a ten pound girl born Saturday May 10.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of Zion Church
J. A. Crain
Jones visits Buckeye brothers after 44 years
Mr. Geo. Jones of Barry County Michigan visits brothers Robert and Jesse in Buckeye for the first time in 44 years. Excelsior Lodge No. 97 A F and A M holds its regular meeting Thursday evening May 15 for business and work on the F C degree. Visiting brethren are cordially invited.
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Geo. Jones
Barry County
Mich
Robert
Jesse
Buckeye
Excelsior Lodge No. 97
A. F
A.M
Grand vocal and instrumental concert at Germania Hall
Lovers of good music are invited to a grand vocal and instrumental concert by Mr Balluff and family with the Freeport Orchestra at Germania Hall this evening. The program promises a varied selection and likely strong audience turnout.
Mayor Cronkrite Proposes Rock Work for Tramps
On Monday evening Mayor Cronkrite urged bringing stone into the city and placing it where tramps are found inside the limits. He suggested the Marshal set them to breaking rock for macadamizing purposes, calling it a good idea that should be followed.
Return of Thanks in Freeport Illinois 1819
J R Harpina expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during his wife’s long sickness and after her death. He prays God bless everyone who extended sympathy and aid.
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Freeport, III
J. R. Harpina
Gardeners postponed Cedarville lecture to next Saturday evening
Cedarville reports the Rev Gardner lecture has been postponed to next Saturday evening. Gardner is well recommended and expected to draw a full house.
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Cedarville
Mr. Gardner
Mr.Gardner
Death of Mrs Harding wife of Capt J R Harding
Mrs Elizabeth A Harding wife of Capt J R Harding postal worker died in this city on Thursday May sth and was buried Saturday the 10th Deceased was daughter of Dr Wurts of this city She was a kind mother devoted wife mourned by husband three children and many friends Community offers sympathy to Capt Harding as he seeks strength in faith awaiting reunion on the golden shores of eternity
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Elizabeth A
J. R. Harding
Postal Service
Doctor Wurts
Capt. Harding
City Council Adopts Reports and Names Fire Marshals
An adjourned City Council meeting was held with all Aldermen present. Reports from Street Commissioner, City Weigh master and City Sexton were adopted. Petitions referred to committees. A motion barred Street Commissioner from street work without Council authorization. George Lichtenberger named Chief Fire Marshal with Polk and Seiffert as assistants. Mayor urged an appropriation of 18000 to 20000 for next year's expenses.
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George Lichtenberger
Wm. Polk
Joseph Seiffert
Bar Association 13th Judicial Circuit Names District Bar Committee
Members of the Bar meeting in Rockford elect a committee from each county to form a District Bar Association and plan organization. In May 1879, Judges Brown Bailey Eustace announce candidacy for re election and urge voters to support incumbent judges in the 13th Judicial Circuit.
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Bar Association of the 13Th Judicial Circuit
Delegates oppose convention for circuit court nominees
Representatives from Winnebago Ogle Whiteside Lee Jo Daviess Stephenson and other counties met at the States Attorney Cochran’s office to decide on holding a convention to nominate Circuit Court candidates. Carroll county sent no delegates. Only Jo Daviess favored a judicial convention. Lawyers across counties had signed a paper directed to Judges Brown Bailey and Eustace.
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Cochran
Wm. Lathrop
Winnebago
District Bar Association
Carroll Co
C. B. Smith
Jo Daviess
Wm. Spensley
Ogle
R. C. Burch
Carroll County
18Th Judicial Circuit
Circuit Court
Winnebago Co
Messrs. Lathrop
Warner and Crawford
Ogle Co
Iron, Gee, P. Jacobs
Whiteside Co
L. G. Johnson
Lee Co
A. C. Bardwell
Jo Daviess Co
Louis Shissler
Stephenson Co
Messrs. Cochran
Agney, Stearns
M. Stoskopf
Leonard Stoskopf
Wmn. Lathrop
Rockford
Judicial convention avoidance meeting endorses incumbent judges
A Whiteside county meeting urged candidates to stand for re election and formed a committee to draft a resolution. The panel named Hon. B. R. Sheldon and circuit judges Wm. Brown J. M. Bailey and J. W. Eustace as trusted incumbents, expressing regret at the idea of any retirement and opposing a judicial convention for the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Whiteside County
B. R. Sheldon
Supreme Court
Wm. Brown
J.M. Bailey
J. W. Eustace
Denman Thompson Stars In Joshua Whitcomb At Wilcoxon Opera House
Citizens invited to May 16 performance at Wilcoxon Opera House as Denman Thompson presents Joshua Whitcomb with Julia Wilson and a full dramatic company. New York press lauds the production, noting a three act piece praised for pathos and humor and a gripping scene between a dying woman and a praying farmer.
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Wilcoxon Opera House
New York
San Francisco
Denman Thompson
Joshua Whitcomb
Julia Wilson
New York Evening Post
Lyceum Theatre
Denman ‘Thompson
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Two Mitchell Girls Die of Diphtheria in Dakota Area
Emily M Mitchell aged 13 years 3 months 19 days and Margaret J Mitchell aged 15 years 7 months 4 days died within two days of each other at their father Jacob Mitchell's residence three miles south of Dakota. Diphtheria was the cause after short illnesses. The community extended sympathy and prayers, noting their faith in salvation. Also an advertisement claims the McCammon Piano is the best instrument and is offered for sale by F W Brainerd.
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Jacob Mitchell
Dakota
Emily M. Mitchell
Margaret J. Mitchell
Woods Trial in Mendota Headlines Bankruptcy Case
The Woods trial in Mendota centers on a bankruptcy petition by Wm. Woods, filed August 30, 1878, and a dispute over whether seized chattels belong to the bankrupt or to his parents Reuben N. Woods and wife. The case drew much local interest and gossip as evidence and actions unfolded.
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Woods
Mendota
Register
Crain
Freeport
Wm. ST. Woods
Reuben N. Woods
Court hearing reveals Wm Woods life through bankruptcy
The trial exposed Mr. Wm Woods life and a string of questionable acts. Prosecution was led by M Harris of Chicago, with E E Wise for the assignee defending, aided by J C Crocker. Register J A Crain earns praise for fairness and courteous rulings, delivering clear concise language and sound opinions.
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Wm. Woods
M. Harris
Chicago
E. E. Wise
J. C. Crocker
J. A. Crain
Register
Open for business and letters guidance for local office
Office hours posted show daily operation from 7 00 A M to 5 00 P M except Sunday open 8 00 to 9 00 A M and 12 00 to 12 80 A M on Sunday. Holidays include Fast Thanksgiving with 8 00 to 9 00 A M, noon half hour, and 4 00 to 5 00 P M. For advertised letters, please state advertised letter and date of advertising.
Musical goods for sale in Freeport by Brainerd
F W Brainerd offers pianos organs sheet music and general musical merchandise for sale in Freeport Illinois. The listing highlights a broad assortment and availability through a local merchant.
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F W. Brainerd
Freeport
Bargains in Table Linens Towels and Napkins
Seeley and Read advertise bargains on table linens towels and napkins in a local shop listing.
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Seeley & Read
Burrell Bros Dried Fruit Sale Offers Bargains
Dried apples and peaches priced low with quantity discounts. Good Dried Apples five cents per pound, twenty pounds for one dollar. Evaporated apples priced at about twelve to fourteen cents a pound, assorted dried fruits offered in bulk deals.
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Burrell Bros
Dr Fenner’s Cough Honey and Relievers Sold Locally
WM. Ww. Post, Chief Clerk, Welches' Department. Dr. Fenner's Improved Cough Honey relieves any cough in one hour. Dr. Fenner's Golden Relief treats pain, toothache, neuralgia, colic, and rheumatism with faster relief. St Vitus Dance Specific claimed to cure in one bottle. Sold by Emmert & Burrell.
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Post
Welches
Fenner
Emmert & Burrell
New Discovery Claims Cure for Lung Diseases and Colds
A newspaper ad extols Dr. Krxo's NEW Discovery as a quick healer of consumption and lung ailments. It warns that bronchial inflammation can progress from a small cold to widespread infection if untreated, and promotes 14 bottle packs for ten cents, sold by Emmett & Burrell in Freeport, IL.
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N. Y
Sincerly Vane
Krxo
Emmett & Burrell
Freeport
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Focal Matters
A. Ht. Treat
Polo
Curtis Bidwell
O. B. Bidwell, Esq
Don Thompson
Opera House
Second Presbyterian Church
Mr. Giffin
L. W. Guiteau
St. Louis
Kansas
N. W. Heermans
Amboy
Messrs. Galloway & Snooks
Ben Hance
Lincoln, Neb
A. Boedeker
Winslow Corner
Agricultural Board
M. R. Thompson Lodge No
A. M
Temperance Hall
Sons of Temperance
Diffenbaugh
The
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Morrison
Wm. Gardner
Loran
Daily Times
Sterling, Il
Harry Ingells
G.S. Young
Embury Methodist Church
Germania Society
Milwaukee
Jacob Krohn
Chas
E. Meyer
Fred Kuntz
Phil. Anna
Richard Meyer
Stephenson County Agricultural Society
Taylor's
Presbytery of
Irvin
Louis Dickes
Paulina Kline
Jacob Kline
Father Kalvelage
Emile Miller
Abbie G. Kline
George Bruins
A. R. Koenen
Geo. A. Silsby
3D Reg. I. N. G
Silsby
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
Illinois
Bar of the Circuit
Whiteside
Ogle, Lee
Stephenson
William Brown
Joseph M. Bailey
John V. Eustace
Rockford, Ill
Circuit Judgeship
McCammon
F. W. Brainerd
Ates. Geo. Morris
Besant Cress
E. L. Darling
Mnenee Bance
J. C. Snyder
Rh. E. MeeNi
Silena Gransden
Belle Galloway
Beepeney
J. Massenbert
E. L. Braithwaite
Barnes and
Petery
M. A. Martin
J. A. Ham
S. H. Risley
BE. M. Russell
C.cccecessescsrsesvee
Ella Briggs
Cscesececen
Joseph Frick
Naagtaneses
Prierery
Chas. C, Snyder
Sup't
Atkynson
Geof Armagart
Lydia Barber
George Bariman
J W Baker
Jennie Brown
Lavina Bicker
Simon Barton
Willie T Fry
Anna Finnergan
George Folks
James F Fuller
James Fox
Jane Fischer
Maggie Hoffman
Chas G Heim
Eddie Haman
Ricky Ker
Anna Ek Kelly
Henry Keller
John i Klages
Louis
Lester
J W Snock
James H . McRiver
Nillie Morgan
Ella McCalaman
Gertie Murphy
Michael Murphy
Maggie Pentel
George Eck
J RK Ryan
John Sidman
Hess Shoudy
G A Sturm
Jacob Smith
May Stokes
Nillie Smith
K Stewart
Captain Ward
Harrie F Onning
Christia Weeks
Jemima B Yourex
Adelia
Smith D
Atkins
Excelsior Savings Bank
Twenty-third Street
Sixth Avenue
Booth’s
E. P. Lawrence
Giles
Gunther
Smith’s Confectionary
Seeley & Read’s
Smith’s
Seeley & Read's
WM. A. Stevens
Stevens
Blagj Ann
Joliet
Galenaan
Staver & Snyder
Fayette, Grundy, Harden
Madison
Adair Counties
Iowa
J. P. Byerly
Hiram Bright
McHenry’s Gallery
Stephenson Street
Brewster House
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