Local Matters from the Daily Journal and area notes
The Daily Journal reports a city incident with a boy fined for carrying a shotgun, an accident injuring Louis Shilling, a wedding of Miss Carrie B Snow and John L Hughes, and social events at Armory Hall. It notes visitors, thefts, bonfires in Ridott, politics with remarks by Col Cameron, and ongoing entertainments and society notes across Jesup, Lena, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie B. Snow
John L. Hughes
Journal Family
Local Notables and Incidents Highlight City Report
Superintendent Mead placed a tele phone in the Second National Bank this afternoon. Mrs. E. Sweet returned to this city on Friday evening after months in the East. Assistant Superintendent Taylor of the Racine division was in the city today. A man named Gable who fell at the Democratic demonstration died last night. Henry Fisher and William Fritz were arrested for stealing stock from McNamara & Co. Allie Hale left for Chicago to take a new position. A boy named Arthur Burkhardt broke his leg after a wagon incident. Dr. Caldwell treated him. Mrs. Wright returned from La Porte City where she visited her daughter. Last evening Republican torchlight processions illuminated towns along the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Trumbour
Jesup
Brewster
J.C. Smith
Chicago
Washington
Hartman
Justice Wiles
Louis Shilling
Dr. Dietrich
Col. Sellers
Jno. T. Raymond
E. Sweet
Taylor
Racine & Southwestern
Gable
Henry Fisher
Wm. Fritz
C. A. McNamara & Co
Allie Hale
Arthur Burkhardt
C. B. Wright
LaPorte City
Iowa
Local Notes and Upcoming State Assembly Dates
Townsend of Warren reported at the JOURNAL office that new state officers will take seats January 10, 1881, the second Monday of January. The Hindy General Assembly convenes in Springfield January 5, 1881. President Hayes designated November 25 as Thanksgiving Day. Meanwhile eighty five reserved seats were sold before noon for Col. Sel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hls. Townsend
Warren
Journal
Hindy
Springfield
Hayes
Navy
Col
Local events and meetings fill the week
Friday meetings of the Shooting Club and Col. Stephenson Hose Company are announced along with events at Embury church and JerUSAlem lecture by Rev H D Jenkins. The Bergers seek dates for engagements while Mr E T Brainerd tours northern Michigan for Messrs Smith and Porter. The Bankers Son promises entertaining theatre with seats selling fast. Fisher and Flarity sentenced to 30 days and a $200 fine by Judge Hyde. Capt Stewart plans to sell farm property on the 22nd as he pursues sheriff. Tickets for the JerUSAlem lecture are 25 cents with proceeds aiding church improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Stephenson
Fisher
Flarity
Hyde
Jerusalem
H. D. Jenkins
First Presbyterian Church
Jenkins
Emmert & Burrell
Death of Charles Cox at Winslow Aged 23
Charles Cox son of L M Cox died at Winslow on the 2d of inflammation of the bowels aged 23. Funeral services were held yesterday with a large gathering of relatives and friends who esteemed him highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Charles
L. M. Cox
Almon H Treat Weds Abbie E Beede at Palmyra Home
On October 5 1880 at the bride parents home in Palmyra Lee County Illinois Til the ceremony was performed by Reverend Mr Sickles of Palmyra. Mr Treat long was a prominent local business man and well wishes are offered for the couple s future happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Lee Co
Almon H. Treat
Abbie E. Beede
Sickles
Treat
The Banker's Son at City Theater This Wednesday Evening
The Metropolitan Combination will present The Banker's Son this Wednesday evening here to good houses. Al Phillips leads the company praised by the Chicago Journal as a fine comedian and mimic. The troupe will tour the West and Northwest starting November 8, after a corrected departure date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Nat Goodwin
Death of Mrs Sophia Bowers 1880 in this city
Mrs Sophia Bowers wife of Thomas J Bowers died October 31 1880 aged 84 years ten months less six days She suffered from consumption for years Born in New York she moved to this State early She was devoted wife and mother Belonged to Salem Evangelical Church Funeral held at residence on Wednesday Rev D B Byers officiating Community offers sympathy to Mr Bowers and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Bowers
Thomas J. Bowers
New York
Salem Evangelical Church
Bowers
D. B. Byers
Col Sellers at Opera House Friday Presented by John T Raymond
Col Raymond as Col Sellers in Mark Twain’s comedy to be staged at the Opera House next Friday evening with a selected comedy company. The performance, praised as highly successful and amusive, promises charm and enduring appeal for new and returning patrons alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Raymond
Col. Sellers
Sanborn’s
Opera House
Mark Twain
Raymond
Col
Sellers
Obituary for Elizabeth Merrick of Rock Grove Illinois
Elizabeth Merrick died October 20 1880 at Rock Grove Illinois aged 91 years 1 month and 14 days She was born October 6 1789 in Columbia Lancaster County Pennsylvania A member of the United Brothers Church The following verses are published by request of her relatives honoring Mother Merrick and recalling her memory and influence through sorrow and faith with lines about home and heaven W P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Grove
Ill
Elizabeth Merick
Columbia
Lancaster Co
United Brothers Church
Mother Merrick
Victory parade in Freeport honor Garfield campaign
A large Freeport crowd celebrated Republican victories with a night parade featuring the canal boat John B. Taylor, lit decorations, and firework displays. Citizens cheered as Gen At king spoke and a ceremonial bonfire lit the courthouse area. The event highlighted strong Republican spirit and included a meeting thanking John B. Taylor for his contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Republican Party
Stephenson Street
Cleopatra
Nile
Sheeba
White House
Pecatonica
John B. Taylor
James A. Garfield
Court House Hill
Landers
Bill English
Kelly
Tilden
New York Swan
Young America
Garfield
Barnum
Galena Avenue
John Plummer
van Buren St
Dan
Marquart’s
Union Republican Party
D. Atking
Court House
Elgin
Republican Club
Charles E. Cross
Robert Little
The Gold Coin Base Burner Stove Debuts Again
The Gold Coin base burner, a favored stove last year, returns to public view as an efficient fuel saver with a double fire-pot and elaborate nickel-plated features including panels urn ornaments rail components and hinges. Burdhard & Scutt advertise new fall goods from boots to shoes at 117 Stephenson St by Chas McNamara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard & Scutt
Chas
McNamara &0
Stephenson St
Princepes Cigar Bundle Smoke Ad in City
An old ad touts Smoke the Princepes Cigar five in a bundle for 25 cents, White Swan cigars, Temprano cigar at 10 cents straight, and a large display of Meerschaum pipes. It promotes Genuine Blackwell's Durham at 55 cents per pound and cigarettes at 15 cents per pack with a broad stock of tobacco and smoker's articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell
Durham
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Allman
Armory Hall
Chas. A. Sweetland
Chicago Inter Ocean Staff
the Brewster
Lena
Hancock
M. H. Tilden
Stephenson County
Chicago Daily Telegraph
Germania Society
Jno. T
Mead
Second National Bank
Shooting Club
Haywood
Bergers
Stephen Bowers
Clinton Herald
Stewart
P,m
Grand Old Union Party
F. C. Winslow
Jacksonville
Europe
Northwestern University
Evanston
Chicago Medical College
Geo. M. Sheetz
Brewster House
F. Bartlett
Benson's
Chas. A. McNamara
Knowlton
Pine and
Spring Streets
Lathrop
Burchard & Scott
WM. A. Stevens
Baltimore
C.O. D
Bucklen
Castoria
Wes de Meyer
Renee
Wm. A. Stevent
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