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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1881
Page
4
Local matters note visits by Rev N W Heermans Amboy and General Bintliff Darlington Wis editor en route to Madison. Reports on court and civic events include members Fry Sunderland and Cox at home for the legislature. Circuses, bank reports, and a new hose cart highlight a busy Freeport page.
The Amity Society of the First Presbyterian Church will gather Thursday afternoon at Miss Mattie Burbank's residence. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet today at 3 pm at Mrs. L B Sanborn's home. members are urged to attend. Doctors Kingsley Mills Taggart and Krape returned from Rock Island after attending the State Dental Association annual meeting. The Independence Day celebration should be planned promptly. The First Presbyterian Sunday School hosted an ice cream festival in the church lecture room last evening with an old fashioned singing school and musical entertainment, raising a handsome sum.
Mr W H Diffenbaugh opens a fruit and confectionery shop on Chicago street in the room formerly occupied by the German Bank. Walter brings substantial business experience and aims for a large trade with a focus on keeping the finest goods in his line.
In Sabbath services Rev. D. B. Byers spoke in the morning on Communion with Christ and in the evening on God's view of Sin and its Remedy. Next Sabbath morning will discuss Good Old Times, with the evening topic The Christian's relation to Horse racing.
The Illinois Central Railway will run an excursion train from Freeport to Ackley Iowa on Friday June 3. Tickets returnable on any regular train for thirty days. Round trip price five dollars. Aimed at buyers of western lands or travelers seeking business or pleasure trips to Iowa.
The mammoth minstrel group led by Barlow Wilson Primrose and West performed Saturday night at the Opera House to a packed audience. The varied programme was unusually well sustained and earned wider, more general satisfaction than any minstrel company ever seen in Freeport.
Early Thursday at about 3 o clock the residence of Mrs. Mary Ohl on Galena Avenue caught fire. An alarm was sounded but the house burned nearly completely before help arrived. Most goods were saved and the building, insured in the German American Bank for $600, suffered limited damage.
Dubuque Times notes Col Bentley received the nomination at the Second Brigade convention in Waterloo to succeed Gen Sherman, whose term ends on the 18th. The piece adds a list of examiners for the Freeport military and naval cadetship examinations on May 19, including Dr Buckley, Snyder, Shimer, Gee, Hoffman, Griswold, Brand, Ray, and Winston.
The Water Works project moves forward as O B Bidwell Hettinger and Krohn apply for necessary papers. Freeport has abundant capital and local trust in the men’s ability. Also in Rochelle an election for Lieutenant Colonel of the Third Regiment to replace Frank Noble will be held May 24 with candidates Starr Smailes and Bourn.
A buzz saw incident last Wednesday at the Waddell Bros planing mill injured T I Waddell. A loose wood wedge flew into an inch board and through the saw striking his temple, severing arteries and nerves. Dr Beaumont attended, his condition serious but not dangerous. He was taken home to recover as friends express relief at his survival.
Sunday morning a fire at Morgan Bros foundry and machine shop on Spring Street was discovered. Firemen quickly extinguished the blaze which started behind the boiler, damaging part of the roof and several patterns. Owner Henry Wahler says the building is fully insured with the German Insurance Co. of this city.
Mr Hiram Goodrich of Yellow Creek reports his daughter Addie who has been ill at Normal and recently restored to health through prayer will return home in about a week. The homecoming will bring joy to both parents and child as a beloved daughter is found again.
A Friday storm caused major damage in Ridott and near Florence with blown buildings, felled fences, uprooted trees, and heavy stock losses. Adjacent counties Jo Daviess Winnebago and Ogle report similar disaster. Mr C H W Munn and family depart for Grundy Centre Iowa to start a new livery business and future prospects.
Prof Snowden will lecture in Cedarville Orangeville and Bellevue next week to raise funds for hymn books for Lutheran congregations. The Milwaukee Sentinel lauds his talk Materialism under the Microscope at the Kindergarden as a premier exposure of Cell Theory sophistry, praising his deep reasoning and thorough study.
A snow blockade delayed Saturday Institutes but the program resumes in Winslow on May 21 starting at 10 am. Topics include History Reading Arithmetic Geography Language School Law Writing and Organization with discussions. All teachers within reach of Winslow and interested patrons are invited to attend. May 16 1881. D Kuehner appointed agent for Champion Iron Fence Company fences showcased and praised for strength, durability, and low cost.
The Northern Conference of the Synod of Northern Illinois meets in Orangeville at the Lutheran and Reformed church May 24 to 27 led by Rev. B F Pugh. Opening sermon by Rev. P Gheen. Lectures by Rev. Dr. D H Snowden scheduled in Cedarville Bellevue and Orangeville with topics on church needs baptism membership eternal punishment and prayer meetings. Public invited to all meetings and lectures.
Mr. 2. KX Campbell, known as the picture man, exhibited yesterday a 16x20 inch lifelike portrait of the late Wm. A. West of this city. The image, copied from a 24 cent tin type, captures the subject’s exact expression and merry eye. friends praised the high quality and true-to-life rendering. Campbell remains in the city taking orders for his exceptional work.
Be sure to call for Dr Marshall's Bromoline when you want a thorough and prompt blood purifier. Only 60 cents a bottle. Sold by druggists.
A notice states goods arrive in about 8 to 10 days at two stores in the Commercial block on Stephenson street. One store will offer 65 and 10 cent tin and glass ware and thousands of other items, while the bargain store will feature dry goods, all at cash one-price sales.
STAVER SNYDER sign of the Big Red Boot advertises boots and shoes with square dealing. Freeport store opened with large lines of dress goods and carpets at Walton’s on Stephenson street. In 1861 Diphtheria raged in Chenango Valley Dr Trask Magnetic Ointment was used by physicians as the principal remedy for sore throat.
Agents and canvassers can earn from 25 to 30 dollars weekly selling goods for E G Rideout and Co at 10 Bar clay Street New York Send for their catalogue and terms this 29th of January year likely.
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