Regular City Council Meeting and Weekend Events
Regular meeting of the City Council next Monday evening. Everybody should attend the festival next Friday evening. A number of our young men are rusticating at Delavan Lake. Mr. Henry D. Bentley of Chicago was in town last week. W. Brainerd offers sheet music and strings. Mr. F. Bartlett went to Chicago to attend the Dioscean Convention in session today. J. G. Corrie, Esq and wife visited friends in town Friday. That Other Science is the sermon topic at Embury Church next Sabbath evening. Rev. E. W. Spaulding delivered two sermons at Zion Church on Sunday and returned to Milwaukee Monday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delavan Lake
Henry D. Bentley
Chicago
F. Bartlett
J. G. Corrie, Esq
G. S. Young
Embury Church
E. W. Spaulding
D. D
Zion Church
Milwaukee
Company G Social at Armory Next Friday Evening
Company G announces a social and festival at the Armory next Friday evening to raise funds for uniform improvements. In a separate note, Mr F W Brainerd sold two McCammond pianos in a single day, highlighting a popular instrument gaining friends in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Brainerd
McCammond
Decoration Day Events At Evanston And Orangeville
The Vidette notes Decoration Day to honor fallen heroes on Friday the 30th. Citizens urged to attend and support committee plans. An ice cream festival for the Sabbath School at the U B Church in Orangeville is set for next Saturday evening with addresses and music. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Orangeville
Settlement delay over bondsmen and Decoration Day plans
Messrs Cochran and Crain met C I Goodhue in Rockford about county bond settlement. he declined involvement and the matter rests until after his new trial motion argued in September. An Old Soldiers meeting at the Court House chose Capt J J Piersol as Marshal for Decoration Day and Col J A Sheetz to invite the School Board to close schools at noon for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Cochran
Crain
Rockford
C. I. Goodhue
Supreme Court
Court House
J. J. Piersol
Col
J. A. Sheetz
Rockford officers chosen for 3d Regiment I N G
The 3d Regiment I N G met in Rockford last Friday to fill Lieut Col and Major posts. Frank Noble elected Lt Col, and Lieut Starr of the Rockford Rifles chosen Major. Also notes further regimental officers remaining, with surgeons and chaplain positions open. The Cedarville Case verdict: William Neidigh and George Jones fined $130 each plus costs. Germania Society to run Milwaukee excursion June 29 1879 for Saengerfest. depart at 6 00 am, arrive 11 00 am, return same day, round trip $2 50. Next week full details.
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3D Regiment
Rockford
Adjuant Frank Noble
Lieut. Starr
Rockford Rifles
Nockford
the People
William Neidigh
George Jones
Cedarville
Hyde
M. Stoskopf
O. C. Lathrop
O. E. Vleard
The
Germania Society
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Ho Hen - Blodgett
Winnesheik Insurante Company
Bankup
William O. Wright
John #. Smith
Edward Barton
Conrad J. Fry
John W. Shaffer
Ala. Shaffer
Valentine Stoskopf
Alfred H. Wis
John Kenegy
Hour C. Hyde
William F. Shaffer
W. W. Smith
Miller Fry
Cert
Winnesheik Insurance Company
Chicago
Inter Ocean and Freeport Journal
Chigayo
WM. H. Bradley
The Twenty Fifth Annual The Illinois Homeopathic Session
The Illinois Homeopathic Medical Association closed its twenty fifth annual session in this city last Wednesday evening. The gathering was praised as highly successful with essays on materia medica and ophthalmology. Dr. Woodyatt and Dr. Mitchell presented notable papers, and Dr. Ludlam honored the memory of Nathan Fay Prentice. A levee followed at Dr. Beaumont’s residence, and a committee thanked many contributors, editors, and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Homeopathic Medical Association
W. S H. Woodyatt
Woodyatt
Chicago
Clifford Mitchell
Nathan Fay Prentice
Farwell
Court House
P. Murphy
R. H. Holder
J. A. Cotton
Gates
Brewster House
L. Z. Farwell
Chas, Donahue
J. W. Potter
J. W. Carey
Barnes Favored for Board of Education Seat
A local endorsement urges Capt Walter G Barnes for the Board of Education seat next Monday June 2 to replace Jacob Krohn whose term expires. The piece argues Krohn’s replacement by Barnes, praising Barnes as educated and reputable while condemning Krohn’s candidacy and urging voters to support Barnes.
Five Month Sentence For Obscene Photographs Sale
Jacob Witter’s imprisonment in the County Jail for five months for making and selling obscene photographs is a heavy penalty. The editorial calls for moral vigilance, praises the School Board for aiding justice, and urges the public to heed the example to protect youth despite sympathy for those punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Witter
Decoration Day Proclamation Urges May 30 Observance
Governor Cullom urges Illinois residents to honor heroic dead on May 30 by decorating graves with flowers. The proclamation recalls Civil War sacrifices and calls for public devotion to liberty, union, and good government. A festival for Company C at the Armory is noted for Friday evening, May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Illinois
Union
Shelby M. Cullom
Illinois
Springfield
AL Cullom
George TT. Harlow
Five Months in the County Jail
Two local men Jacob Witter and Wallie Brooks were arrested by Sheriff Leigh for selling and distributing obscene photographs in the city. Witter, the principal, was sentenced to five months in jail. Brooks received ten days. The County Court judge cited guilty pleas and lack of extenuating circumstances while noting the effect on students and praising the Board of Education for uncovering the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Witter
Wallie Brooks
Leigh
Hyde
Snyder
Board of Education
Witter
Brooks
Messrs. Cochran and
Lathrop
Rob’t H. Wiles
Proposals for Supplies at Rockford Headquarters 1879
The undersigned seeks sealed proposals to furnish specified food and provisions to the 80th Regiment Indiana National Guard at Col. Taylor's Driving Park Freeport Illinois. Bid deadline June 20 1879. Bids opened in Rockford Illinois. Right to adjust or reject bids reserved.
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M. G
Rockford
Inn
Rio
Japan
Col. Taylor
Freeport
Ill
Col. C.M. Brazee
Gro. A
Selsey
1St Lient
Quartermaster 3d Reg’t
IN. G
Homeopathic Association of Illinois Elects Officers
The Homeopathic Association of Illinois at its convention elected officers including President Dr. J. H. Beaumont Freeport First Vice President Dr. F. L. Bartlett Aurora Second Vice President Dr. Julia Holmes Smith Chicago Third Vice President Dr. T. C. Duncan Chicago Secretary Dr. E. A. Ballard Chicago Treasurer Dr. A. G. Beebe Chicago Board of Censors Dr. N. F. Cooke Chicago Dr. R. N. Tooker Chicago Dr. E. Bailey Chicago Dr. M. C. Sturtevant Morris Dr. R. F. Iames Chicago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homeopathic Associations
The
Homeopathic Association of Illinois
J. H. Beaumont
Freeport
F.L. Bartlett
Aurora
Julia Holmes Smith
Chicago
T. C. Duncan
E. A. Ballard
A. G. Beebe
Board of Censors
N. F. Cooke
R. N. Tooker
E. §. Bailey
M. C. Sturtevant
Morris
R. F. Iames
List of Letters Remaining Unclaimed at Freeport Post Office
Weekly list for Freeport Illinois shows unclaimed letters including Geo W Belcher Miss Berthia He Miss Julia Paur Joseph Peters Albert W Hardng Lydia Paul Miss Mary J Hare Wm Raedeker Wm Henderson Miss Anna Skeels JD Lyon J P Stafford J Truesdell Emery P Miller Mrs Abby Talmage Mrs Phebe Mack JB Walters Miss Mennie McKay JR Van Dyke Olver H Mills Wm Jr Master Fred Osborn Chas E B TM Office hours and holiday closures noted. Also caution to state advertised letter date when inquiring. An advertisement for Giles Liniment iodide ammonia claims instant relief for rheumatism and gout with order details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Illinois
Belcher
Geo W Paur
Berthia He
Julia Peters
Joseph Hardng
Albert W Paul
Lydia Hare
Mary J Raedeker
Wm Henderson
Wm Schlegel
Anna Johnson
Peter Skeels
JD Lyon
C B Stafford
J_P Laaman
J Truesdell
Emery P Miller
Abby Talmage
Phebe Mack
JB Walters
Mennie McKay
JR van Dyke
Olver H Mills
Wm Jr Young
Fred Osborn
Chas EB
Mt Carrol Seminary Ad Amid Business Card Listings
An advertisement appears among a page of business cards featuring Mt Carroll Seminary. The card highlights enrollment options and location details, signaling outreach to prospective students within a local business directory context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll Seminary
Wise Deacon Praises Hop Bitters For Family Health
A deacon credits Hop Bitters with keeping his family well and avoiding doctor bills during a sick season. The feature also advertises Dr. Marshall's Lung Syrup at 25 cents a bottle and promotes W. W. Cole's New York and New Orleans Circus and Menagerie touring June 10, highlighting its enhanced acts, animals, and investment of about $850,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder
Taylor
Troy
Seed Buckwheat for Sale at Goddard's Mill
Seed buckwheat offered for sale at Goddard's Mill. Availability listed with price and procurement details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard’s Mill
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W. Brainerd
Northwestern University
Evanston
W.B. Norton
J.C0. Burbank
J. AL Beaumont
O. E. Stearns
Beaumont
W. Taybor
J. I. Waves
Pylus Walker
Niagara Falls
Ife
Buffalo
Ifis
Mr. Krohn
Capt. Barnes
Cullom
Springfield, I
Armory
Melfenry
Stephenson Street
Freeport Commandery
No. 1
K.T
R.C
Smith D
Atkins
Pela
Pamphleon
Giles
West Broadway
N. Y
Emmert & Burrell
W. W.cole
New York and
New Orleans
Conklin
Frank Gardner
Carlotta Wambold
Willie Odell
Young Leon
Clowns
Tom MacIntyre
Pico
Dian Kennedy
Mr. Cole
W. W. Organ
Cole
J. D. Ahern
Huber
F. Taylor
Ahern
Silvey Meda
Ta Sen
Staver & Snyder
Dr. Price
WM. A. Steven
Stevens
Star Clothing House
Isaac Stine
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