Town Notes From Beloit And Vicinity
Mn P Lerch of the Blue Front is in Chicago buying goods Joseph 3B Smith visits friends in Michigan Embury Church sociable last Wednesday was pleasant Meetings at Free Methodist Church continue until further notice Mr D P Garnhart of Florence and wife visit Sleward County Iowa for several weeks Thanksgiving day set for Thursday the 27th to gather turkey for the poor Calves taken up by Norman Brace in Ridott owner to reclaim Professor Tice promises a spectacular meteor display November 13 Union Thanksgiving services at Baptist Church sermon by Dr Mandeville Beloit Graphic notes Jas W Carey to work for Eclipse Wind Mill Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Lerch
The
Blue Front
Chicago
Joseph 3B. Smith
Michigan
Dr Cooley Preaches Anniversary Sermon at Baptist Church
Dr D I Cooley marks his first church anniversary with a Sabbath morning sermon at the Baptist Church and an evening talk on Eve the first woman. The readings promise a focused service and continued ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. Cooley
Baptist Church
Gene Canfield Dies in Harlem at Age 90
Nelson W. Canfield came to the county in 1845 and died at his Harlem residence on October 24 1879 from paralysis aged 90 years 9 months and 1 day.
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Nelson W. Canfield
Harlem
Sermons and Society Notes in Freeport
Dr. C. E. Mandeville preached his first sermon as pastor of First M. E. Church to a pleased flock. Rev. P. Gheen began a Lutheran Baptism series. Pickpockets from Chicago exploited Grant's reception, netting an estimated 4600 to 10000. Fat stock show in Chicago November 10 to 15. Diphtheria takes another child, Cordelia Jane Gund, age six. Temperance meeting program at Temperance Hall includes music and talks, 3:30 PM. James McNamara expands his boot and shoe store with a plate glass front next spring. Misses Stuskopf host a memorable reception on Stephenson St. in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Mandeville
M. E
Cordelia Jane
F. Gund
Gospel Temperance Meeting
Hell At Temperance Hall
Jesta A. Judson
G. E. Hiller
James McNamara
James
Plate glass front enhances Lit ties crockery store appeal
In the past week Mr C H Lit t ie s crockery store added a plate glass front and a large holiday stock, making it the finest crockery shop west of Chicago. Also announced is the October 22 marriage of John Black and Jennie Powers in St Paul, witnessed by relatives, with plans to visit Freeport this winter. No cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Littie
Chicago
John Black
Rochester Minn
Jennie Powers
St. Paul
Terry
Illinois case in Rockford over Goodhue bondsmen
The civil case People of the State of Illinois vs. Chas. F. Goodhue and bondsmen was tried in Rockford on Thursday. Judgment awarded against Goodhue and bondsmen for 3204.15. A motion for a new trial in the related criminal case argued before the Supreme Court is expected to be decided this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People
State of Illinois
Chas. F. Goodhue
Rockford
James §. Cochran
J. A. Crain, Esq
Goodhue
Supreme Court
Convention of the Northern Ili nois District Sunday School Association
The Northern Illinois district Sunday School Convention will meet in Rockford on November 18 and 19 with top national instructors and speakers. Rev Dr Gibson and others from Chicago are expected, along with Prof Corwin and K A Burnell. Lectures include The Story of the Book and Power for Work. Railroads offer reduced fares and delegates receive entertainment and a reception on arrival. Secretary CiAs E Sheldon invites all Stephen son County Sunday School workers to attend and be welcomed.
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Rockford
Dr. Gibson
Geo. C. Needham
C. M. Morton
B. F
W. B. Jacobs
Chicago
Prof. Corwin
Jacksonville
CiAs. E. Sheldon
Sec’v
Temperance Hall Hosts Young Peoples Day Concert
A crowded Temperance Hall featured music by the Temperance Quartette, readings by Miss A A Buckman and Miss Lucy E Briggs, duets by Misses Race Becker and Byers Weary, and a young miss recitation directed by Miss Barnes. Rev Sanford Washburn gave the benediction as temperance themed passages mingled with music, leaving a strong religious impression.
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Temperance Hall
Temperance Quartette
A. A. Crary
George Colgrove
A. A. Buckman
Race
Becker
Widner
Lucy E. Briggs
B. F. Miller
School Absences Rule Requires Written Excuses From Parents
The board amended a rule on pupil absences and tardies. Pupils must bring a written excuse signed by a parent or guardian. If a pupil returns without an excuse, admission is denied until one is provided. Excuses sent monthly to the superintendent.
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Board of Education
Piersol firm to be E Piersol Co at Ogle County
Oblique notes praise for Capt Jack Piersol after a Dakota trip and a dinner brace of wild fowl. The Ogle County abstract office changes ownership to E Piersol & Co with Piersol in charge. The Oregon Courier records the transition and his long service of twelve years.
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J. Piersol
Dakota
Jack Piersol
Parker
A.S. Babcock
Ogle County Abstract
E. P. Piersol & Co
Piersol
Oregon Courier
Surprise parties honor tenth wedding anniversary in Florence
Friends of Mr and Mrs John W Neff staged a lively surprise at Mrs James Mitchells home with tin ware ornaments a social dinner and a tin horn band. In Florence Ill Sunday School teacher James Peck received a silver Waltham watch a cane and a dumb watch from his class after being secretly watched for weeks. OBSERVER
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John W. Neff
James Mitchell
Neff
Stocking
James Peck
Florence
Ill
Rev. C. Kryder
Bro. Peck
Waltham
Elson’s
Andrew Black
M. L. Quest
Benj. Clow
Chris. Washburn
David Love
William D. Ford
Judson Scudder
David Walkey
H. Best
Mr. Booker
Chas. Garrison
H. C. van Brocklin
Ira Crippen
M. W. Goodsell
D. P. Garnhart
John Hance
S. W. Raymond
J. Bentz
James Quest
John Fox
Dc. Kry
McCammon Pianos Attract Rapid Popularity And Prices Rise
Mr. F W Brainerd reports new McCammon pianos selling fast due to beauty and novel improvements. Purchasers urged to buy soon before prices rise in coming weeks. Also offers on Scarlet Merino Underwear and White and Colored Goods at 822w Stevens. James Anthony Froude to publish a piece on Romanism and the Irish Race in America in the December North American Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Brainerd
McCammon
Stevens
James Anthony Froude
America
Revie
Walton and Stevens advertise clothing and health remedies
Notice urges readers to call before buying clothing to save money. Wm Walton announces the opening of another lot of cloaks and dolmans and new cloaks in various styles and prices at the Original Plate Glass Front. Also promotes kidney-worrant health package claiming six quarts per package.
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Wm. Walton
W. A. Stevens
Ben-Sols offers old prices on goods despite trends
A dealer in cotton and woolen goods proclaims old pricing at Ben-Sol’s. A separate incident reports Winnie Roberts, 16, in Wadesboro, Mo, being confronted by a robber who, after grabbing $10, was shot twice when he threatened violence with a pistol.
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Winnie Roberts
Wadesboro
New Haven Register Praises Pear in Curious Editorial
The New Haven Register extols a pear with odd affection, noting its absence of care for teasing small boys and presenting a whimsical, local newspaper tone that elevates a simple fruit into a playful feature.
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New Haven Register
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Embury
W. H Mills
Lake Moshkonong
Free Methodist Church
Sleward County
Iowa
Turkey
Norman Brace
Ridott
Tice
Union
Mandeville
M. E. Church
Beloit Graphic
Jas. W. Carey
Freeport
Eclipse Wind Mill Co
P. Gheen
Bobb’s Grove Lutheran Church
Glalena
Grant
Stuskopf
Stephenson St
Dougherty
BR. R. Seminary
Peoria
Death
Mr. C. Banks
Frankie
Ben- Sol’s
Benson?s
Clover Huller
T. IE
Forreston
Benson's
H. E. Bogar
Ladies’ Headquarters
Castor
Phys
Dirksens
Bensons
Part 4
Burrell Bros
Qtine Star Clothing
Levi
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