Local Journal Offers Free Year For Arrears Payers
The Journal appeals to subscribers in arrears and new subscribers alike with a special offer: pay all back dues plus 1.50 for the coming year and receive the paper gratis until January 1, 1879. It touts itself as the leading Republican paper in the district and notes local items including politics, naturalizations, church gatherings, a gas leak repair, and a new Silsby hose cart for the Fire Department.
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Journal
Gratis
Silsby Manufacturing Co
Seneca Falls
N. Y
Swedish Lady Vocal Quartet To Sing At Opera House
Next Saturday evening November 16 the Swedish Lady Vocal Quartet will give a concert in the Opera House. The program features English and German songs Russian harp solos and quartet singing without accompaniment. The renowned group has long stood prominent in music and the event should attract many music lovers. A separate notice recalls a local civil dispute over $55 involving Lillquest and Samn with Dr Pollock. a jury was empanelled and reportedly struggled through Monday night before reaching any decision.
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C. J. Lillquest
Samn
Absconded ex-Circuit Clerk Seen in Missouri
A. W. Hall, an absconded circuit clerk, is reported seen by a Freeport man in Missouri where he lives with his family. The informant says Hall is demented and crippled by rheumatism, currently unable to stand.
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Aaron Watall
A. W. Hall
Freeport
Missouri
Temperance Lecture Next Sabbath by Rev Jewett
Announcement notes a temperance address next Sabbath afternoon by Rev S A W Jewett and a Chicago speaker Mrs G M Clark visiting Temperance Hall for a lecture on The Relative Condition of the Women of England France and America under the Ladies Literary Association.
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S. A. W. Jewett
Temperance
Temperance Hall
G. M. Clark
Chicago
England
France
America
Ladies’ Literary Association
New York Clothing House Opens at Stine’s Corner
The New York Clothing House, a mammoth store in this city, occupies Stine’s old corner with a grand stock of new goods. Proprietor Mr. Wolf sells at astonishingly low prices and promises a forthcoming advertisement in the Journal.
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New York
Stine
High School Literary Entertainment Recital At Event
Last Friday evening the High School held a literary entertainment featuring Kirk with a declamation, Ross Martin with the Review of the Week, Carrie Gund presenting an historical question, Frankie Bright with an essay, and Austin's select reading. The question on pleasures of the ear versus the eye was not debated as the negative was excused. The program included further pieces by Herlocher, Staver, Chas. Byerly, and Miss Fitch, closing with a business session.
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Kirk
Ross Martin
Carrie Gund
Frankie Bright
Austine
Herlocher
Robbery at Saloon on Iry's Block in Town
The Nic Janssen run saloon was entered Saturday night. Cigars valued at 85 dollars and 8 dollars in money were taken through a door. The piece notes the corner’s darkness and jokes about policemen needing poles to “feel” in the gasless, water works era street.
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Iry
Nic Janssen
Resolutions of Respect by Centennial Lodge 232
Resolutions adopted November 8 1878 mourn the death of Augusta Shirk. Lodge room charter and regalia to be draped in mourning for thirty days. Copies of resolutions to be spread on minutes and sent to city papers.
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Centennial Lodge No
C.G.T
Wuereas
Augusta Shirk
Shirk
Fragmentary columnist quips on race and health in print
The short piece mocks politics and finance around rag money and a so called noble red man, hints at a fever rise in the North and notes moonlit temperance concerns. It uses playful metaphors about time and newspapers supplements to critique recent social topics.
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Pitkin
Thompson Surrenders to Sheriff Over Past Wrongs
George Thompson voluntarily returns to face charges after years away. Bail set at $4000 by Judge Brown and posted by Thompson’s longtime friends. He came to make amends for prior conduct, aided by relatives and legal counsel, to settle the matter in San Mateo County and end a painful chapter.
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J.R. Perkins
George
Mr. Thompson
Western Union
Rock Island
George Thompson
Thompson
F. H. B. McDowell
Lanark
Brewster House
Journal
Goodhue
San Mateo Co
California
Carroll
McDowell
Carroll County
Leigh
Messrs
Neff and Hyde
Brown
Galena
Crookedness in Germania Society lottery sparks public dispute
A LETTER in the JOURNAL accuses the Germania Society fair lottery of crooked drawing. The committee admits 156 unsold tickets were added to the wheel before the drawing, violating readers’ expectations and prompting calls for transparency. The piece argues water in the stock and unequal chances harmed public trust.
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Germania Society
A Son of Noah Visits The Old Ark Scribe
A door opens to reveal Shem Noah, Noah’s son, appearing as a withered yet preserved figure. He wears a seedy tile and a weathered hat, and greets the observer with a familiarity before producing a pair of convex lens spectacles from memory.
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Shem Noah
Noah
Adam
The Mules Move in Dramatic Farmyard Stunt
Two placid mules cause a scene as a Bergman stable rope haul forces them down to a lower floor. The incident ends with both animals guided to the stairs amid comic struggles and missteps, highlighting their unusual calm and occasional paralysis.
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Bergman
State News Items From Shannon and Surrounding Areas
Nov 11 reports a teachers meeting in Shannon with papers on Self Improvement and Music in Public Schools, a discussion led by J W Hollett of Carroll, essays, recitations, and addresses by local clergy and residents. next meeting to be held at Lanark. Rockford reports court house costs around 1200 dollars and a shooting match arranged at 100 dollars per side. Pecatonica notes heavy hog and stock shipments and October activity including eleven car loads of stock. Waddams Grove notes Lillie C Smith’s marriage to A H Amick on Oct 29. Lena public schools report 373 enrolled and 315 daily attendance. local Rifle Company busy. Thanksgiving oyster supper planned.
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Shannon
Ely
Py Cary
Freeport
Rife R. M. Cook
Lanark
Rockford
Cotton A Lyman
Pecatonica
Freep
Beloit
Broadhead Wisconsin
Waddams Grove
Lillie C. Smith
M. Smith
A. H. Amick
Cyberland
Ind
Lena
Whele No
Oyer
Rail Accidents and Delays Reported in Midwest Lines
Friday and Saturday saw multiple rail incidents across Northwestern and St Paul and Milwaukee lines. Notable events include a collision near Winnebago involving Division Superintendent Murray, a fatality near Norwalk on Thursday, and a Round Grove fatality of John Basting. A Chicago and Alton train arrived late after a water shortage incident near Bloomington. A damaged rumor about a Lanark to Ingertown excursion is unfounded.
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Murray
Northwestern Road
Winnebago
St. Paul
Milwaukee Road
Schultz
Norwalk
Round Grove
John Basting
Appleton
Wis
Chicago & Alton
Bloomington
Ife
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Lanark
Ingertown
Mad
Hay sheds burned of Jno Richter in Salem Town ship
November 12 report notes the hay sheds of Jno Richter in Salem Township burned a week earlier causing an estimated loss of 900 dollars.
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Carnot
Jno
Richter
Salem Township
Edison at Home Portrait In An Illustrated Paper
The write up portrays Edison with five feet nine inches height, bent intently over his work. Pale, gray-haired, acid-stained hands, and a plain ready-made clothing reflect a mechanic’s air. Though aged in expression, his frank, prepossessing smile and boyish ease show through as he rests briefly from labor.
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Edison
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Fiat
Greenbackers
Stephenson
Daily Nationals
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
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Church of the Latter
Judson Kilpatrick
Sierk
M. Hettinger
Herman Wagner
Moses R. Thompson Lodge
A. F
A.M
W. M
Senate
U.S
Literary
Orangeblosson’s
Supplement
North
Messrs. Schulte
Anslinger
Hal
Sarah
Mr. Noah
Iowa
Justice of Peace
Jist
Dan
Beersheba
Abraham
Jacob
Methusala
Son of
State News
Key West
Sheetz & Kintzle
Wells & Sheets Wholesale
Pobaccourt
Stephenson Street
Oppost
Brewster
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