Local Journal in Peril Offers Bargain to Recoup Dues
The Journal explains it lost ownership after failing to pay paper bills and being sold to Mr. 8 K Miner with Capt. A V Richards placed in charge. It asks readers in arrears to pay up and offers postage paid subscriptions at reduced rates including a year for 1.50 for current and new subscribers and clubs of ten or more for 1.25, aiming to recover about 3,000 in unpaid subscriptions. Prof G C Snyder is defended against rumors about his superintendent position, praising his leadership and the school system’s strength.
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Journal
8. K. Miner
A. V. Richards
G. C. Snyder
Snyder
Freeport
Community notes from a county paper listing events and updates
A hail storm prompts discussion of a school director race. Archery club planned. Many residents attend Strakosch concerts in Chicago. Ads note Jordan Wilcoxon insurance in this issue. Week ending May 18 reports 16 births and 6 deaths at the County Clerk. Masons from the city aided Lena council degrees last Friday. A Co C member quoted about dying for country. Illinois and Ohio pledge counts rise. Kentucky over 200,000 and growing. State Sunday School Convention in Decatur with many workers. Rescue Hook and Ladder Company plans a social dance at Germania Hall May 30. James G Kreider to Clarksville Nebraska starts a local paper. Oat Meal mill fire at Oregon rebuilt on brick site. Mt. Carroll’s J Hallett supplies 300,000 brick.
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Oregon
Ogle County
J. Hallett
Mt. Carroll
Band to Be Secured for Decoration Day Event
Committee on Arrangements will secure a band for Decoration Day with fair weather and Dr. Moore as orator. Kingsley Mills and Krape of this city attended the meeting of the Mockford Dental Association at Mewekford last week, reporting the gathering pleasant and profitable and praising Mockford dentists. The society will meet in Meorta next year.
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Moore
Tes
Kingsley, Mills and
Krape
Nels Dental Association
Mwekford
Mockford
Meorta
Personal notes from Lena Star area visitors and residents
The item lists several locals and visitors: Mr Wm Lewis of the Lena Starz in town Saturday, Dr E Manning formerly of this city now Amboy also in town, Mr and Mrs Robi Currier of Chicago visiting relatives, J I Case and Bull from Racine in town Friday, Miss Alice Scofield hosting friends last Friday, Mr A T Irvin starting for Kansas with plans to locate there if a suitable place is found, Maj Gen Jacob M Schofield U S A and West Point Commandant spending Sunday with his brother in law A H Wise at Cedar Springs Farm nearby.
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Robi. Currier
Chicago
J. I. Case
Bull
Racine
Wis
Alice Scofield
A. T. Irvin
Kansas
Jnc. M. Schofield
West Point
A. H. Wise
Cedar Springs
West Point Cadetship Exam and Local Obituary
The West Point cadetship examination occurred in this city on Wednesday afternoon with medical and academic panels led by Dr. Buckley Utley Rinedollar and Professors Snyder Ray Mil lard and J E Millard. Twenty four applicants were present. two were rejected. H C Carbaugh of Brockville was chosen. Wm C Donichy of Sterling is the alternate. John B Johnson of this city died May 15 at his Exchange street home aged 62. He was an old Freeport settler. A large Friday funeral followed, conducted by Rev J Giffen of the Second Presbyterian Church, with sons in Kansas and daughter Mrs Davis of Shelbyville present. The community extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
B. T. Buckley
Utley
Sterling
Rinedollar
Mount Carroll
C. ©. Snyder
A. A. Krape
Ray
Ogle County
J. E. Millard
Carroll County
Medical Board
H. C. Carbaugh
Brockville
Wm. C. Donichy
John B. Johnson
Exchange Street
Freeport
J. Giffen
Second Presbyterian Church
Kansas
Grand concert at Tabernacle Chicago May 23
The Strakosch Opera Company presents Clara Louise Kellogs Marie Roze and Annie Louise Carey at a benefit for the Newsboys' Home. Rail and hotel reductions offered for the occasion. Jon James Shaw of this city to deliver anniversary address at the Illinois State Industrial University in Champaign during the first week of June as part of Commencement ceremonies.
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the Tabernacle
Chicago
Strakosch Opera Company
Clara Louise Kellogs
Marie Roze
Annie Louise Carey
Jon
James Shaw
Mlinois State Industrial Universary
Champaign
Carroll County Herald
Desolation Day Appeals for Old Soldiers Decorators
A Freeport notice invites ladies to help the Old Soldiers' Decoration Association prepare evergreen wreathes and crosses for a May 29 floral arrangement. Gatherings at the old Armory Hall May 28 at 9 a.m. and May 29 at 1 p.m. will supply and arrange flowers. many hands needed.
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Freeport
Old Soldiers’ Decoration Association
Pioneer dealer Jere Pattison retires offers bargains
Jere Pattison, long known for machinery and wagons bearing his name, plans to close out remaining stock as he retires from active business. Farmers are urged to visit his shop to secure the splendid bargains before the sale ends.
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Jere Pattison
Fisher Sends Welcoming Note From Freeport Fair
Secretary S D Fisher writes from Freeport forecasting a good fall fair with good crops and favorable weather. He says he is well but weary from work and would enjoy fishing. He invites readers to visit Freeport, cast a line on the Pecatonica, and wish the fair grand success.
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S.D. Fisher
Freeport
Strawberry Festival to Aid Company V Next Week
Company C of the 1 N.G. holds a strawberry festival in Kettinger's Hall Armory on Decoration Day May 30 in the evening. Proceeds benefit Company V, with details to be announced next week.
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N.G
Kettinger’s Hall
Meeting at County Clerk’s Office To Plan Grave Decorations
A meeting is called for this Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock in the County Clerk's office to complete arrangements for decorating soldiers' graves. All interested are urged to attend.
Dance for Charity at Fettinger Hall
The Father Matthew Total Abstinence Society will hold a dance at Fettinger Hall tomorrow evening. Admission is extended to all with a cordial invitation. Proceeds will benefit a good cause and aim to support dancing participants in lending a helping hand.
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Father Matthew
Total Abstinence Society
Fettinger Hall
Sunday School Convention in Lancaster on June 9 1878
The Sunsday School Convention for Lancaster will be held June 9 1878 at the church near Young's school-house. Program covers devotional exercises, addresses by Thomas Ewing A W Ford Rev W S Hayes F Clamp D B Bobb and others with reports on schools, Sunday school methods, Bible study, and an officers election. City papers urged to copy.
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Lancaster
Young
Sunsday
Thomas Ewing
A. W. Ford
Rev. W. 8. Hayes
F. Clamp
D. B. Bobb
Mr. Wells
H. Poffenberger
L. B. Peck
Mount Carroll Seminary marks 25th anniversary with silver gift
Mrs F A W Shimer receives a silver service from former and present pupils on the Mount Carroll Seminary twenty fifth anniversary. A correspondence in May 1878 thanks her for the token and wishes harmony for the upcoming quarter centennial reunion in June.
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Mount Carroll Seminary
F. A. W. Shimer
Mount Carroll
Grand Concert Excursion to Chicago One Half Fare
An excursion train will run from here to Chicago on the C N W R R at one half fare for those attending the grand concert by the Strakosch Opera Co. for the Newsboy's Home. Tickets available at the C N W Ry office on the 23d instant and valid to return on the 24th. Chicago hotels reduce rates to visitors for the concert.
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Chicago
Strakosch Opera Co
Temperance Lectures Praised by Freeport Audience
Rev. J. C. Stoughton delivered three temperance lectures in Freeport praising his public speaking and arguments as unanswerable. The audience regarded him as an able and eloquent leader for the temperance cause.
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J. C. Stoughton
Barbera's Suicide Attempt Stuns Galena Street Scene
A. L. Barbera reportedly attempted suicide on the Galena street yesterday after failing to persuade his wife to return home. He tried to cut his throat and sever his arm’s main artery in view of his wife, who had left him for lack of support and was an inmate of Jo Daviess County house.
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A. L. Barbera
Galena
Jo Daviess County House
Long letter from Dayton bound for Freeport readers
D. J. Denart writes from Dayton Washington Territory to Stephenson county friends describing a long voyage from March 11 traveling by rail and river toward the West. He details stops at Rock Island Davenport Council Bluffs Omaha Cheyenne Ogden and San Francisco with snow and mountain scenery and a perilous sea crossing to Astoria. He notes Dayton as a growing village with mills and factories and calls for a railroad and farming to boost local business. An upcoming driving park horse races ad is mentioned.
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Dayton, Coumbia Co
W. T
A. W. Richards
Freeport
Stephenson County
Iron Horse
Rock Island
Mississipi
Davenport
Iowa
Milton Junction
T. W. McHees
Council Bluffs
Missouri River
Omaha
Neb
Rocky Mountains
North Platte
John Chinaman
Sherman
Ogden
San Francisco
Sierra Nevada Mountains
California
Sacramento
Frisco
Franklin House
George W. Elder
Astoria
Columbia River
Portland
Globe Tlouse
O. 8
N. O
Walula
Walla Walla
Walla Walla & Co
Dayton
D. J. Denart
Miss Banty Died After Prolonged Illness Near Forresto
Miss Banty daughter of Rev. John Banty and resident near Forresto endured about four weeks of head pain dizziness and vomiting before passing away in the early hours after a gradual decline. Dr. Carpenter of Baileyville treated her and her condition worsened then improved slightly before she died peacefully in sleep with her father and clergy attending. She was described as a devout Christian and loving sister, with hundreds attending her funeral from nearby communities. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ernest Schulte and Rev. Elfed A. FRIEND.
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Miss Bantly
John Bantly
Man Presbyterian Church
Forresto
Carpenter
Baileyville
Bandy
New York City
Europe
Waggs
Bugley
Freeport
Father Hom
Andy
Jesus
Miss Banty
Jesu
Ani Vale
Re. Ernest Schulte
Elfed
New Arrangement for Western Union Railroad Freight
The Western Union Railroad began operations last Monday with a freight service departing Chicago at 6 p.m. and Milwaukee at 7.25 p.m. The train arrives in either city by 6.15 next morning. Deliveries by 5 p.m. will be forwarded on this train.
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Western Union Railroad
Chicago
Milwaukee
Milwauk City
Ilx
Decoration Day Planning Meeting At County Clerk Office
A meeting was held in the County Clerk's office on Wednesday evening to make further arrangements for Decoration Day. A decent turnout attended, with many taking the matter seriously. Attendance included Freeport associations and many visitors from the countryside.
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Coun
Freeport
Sad Accident at Dakota Leaves Infant Dead
Moses Eusebius Louck, aged 1 year, 1 month, died May 15 after being crushed by a moving freight train near Dakota Illinois. The child, son of Mr Louck, was treated by Dr. Buckley and Dr. Marlin, but died from loss of blood and shock. Funeral services were at Rock Grove Lath Library Church with Rev Beil and others officiating.
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Dakota
Diep
Ill
Moses Eusebius Louck
Marlin
Society of the Youns
Rock Grove
Mr. Beil
Davis
Reformed Church
Wells
The
I. Church
Accident in Western Union Railroad injures young man
A young man from Spring Brook Iowa named Christ, age twenty, arrived in town Tuesday night, made calls and fired on a railroad track, fell asleep, and was struck by a switch engine. He suffered severe injuries requiring amputation above the knee after Dr Buckley was summoned to treat him.
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Western Union Railroad
Christ
Spring Brook
Iowa
Buckley
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Messrs
Jordan & Wilcoxon
Lena
Co. C
Illinois
Ohio
Kentucky
Decatur
State
Rescue Hook and Ladder Company
Germania Hall
James G. Kreider
Clarksville
Wm. Lewis
Lena Starz
Dr. E. Manning
Amboy
West Point Cadetship
John Worlacher
E. Ordway
Michael Gift
Sarah Gift
Geo. Heimer
Emma Metz
Thomas Boals
Rhody
Eagle
J. H. Walsh & Co
J. Walsh
Westwick
Millers’ Insurance Company
Washington Territory
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