Patience, harvests, and notices fill a quiet week
A summer's end brings ample harvest and steady prices as subscribers are urged to settle accounts. The Opera House hosts Mohamed tonight. two weddings planned this week. Regular favors from Excelsior Lodge 97, and a Board of Supervisors canvass of votes noted. A new school building advances to occupy by January. State House appropriation ballot defeated by about 50,000. Court House statues named Justice Liberty Law Protection planned. Zion Church adjusts morning services to 10 45 with Holy Communion at 10, and Thanksgiving is two weeks away with historic dates noted.
Money Versus Gold Cited In Greenback Debate
A column quotes an argument that paper money gains value when kept and grows upon removal. It notes Bro. Meacham’s use of the idea in his greenback speeches and records a fishing trip by Judge Hyde and others to Wisconsin. It also announces Rock River Seminary’s winter term starting November 26 with local attendance and an information session by Principal N C Dougherty in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Meacham
Rock River Seminary
Stephenson County
N. C. Dougherty
Brewster House
Freeport
Lectures at Wilcoxons Opera House Planned
A new course of lectures and entertainments is projected for Wilcoxons Opera House. The event will feature Non, Schuyler Colfax, Mrs Abby Sage Richardson, the Swedish Swigers and others, promising a rich program for patrons. Details will be announced in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcoxon
Opera House
Non
Schuyler Colfax
Abby Sage Richardson
No hints to ruin town interests quoted text
The passage warns that to harm a town one should denigrate churches and schools, malign hotels, amplify youth vices, withhold patronage from merchants, avoid subscribing to local papers, and refuse advertising. It portrays a civic warning on negative actions harming local economy and community institutions.
Teachers Institute at Lena Engages Stephenson County
The Lena Teachers Institute this week will feature talks by Prof. N. C. Dougherty from Mt. Morris this evening, Prof. John A. Cook from Normal on the 15th with Habit as topic, Prof. J. Viper from Chicago Friday the 16th, and Dr. F. E. Carpenter Saturday on Mind and Body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
Lena
Stephenson County
N.C. Dougherty
Mt. Morris
John A. Cook
Normal
J. Viper
Chicago
FE. A. Carpenter
Mendelasohnis Delight Freeport With Boston Club Concert
The Mendelssons of Boston, a music club of 28 years, entertained Freeport Friday evening thanks to T D Wilcoxon and Jno L Taylor. Miss Ella C Lewis, praised as a superb singer, captivated the audience with Robin Adair and other pieces. The violin, cello, flute, and clarinet solos drew loud applause. a memorable concert, warranting more such events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendelasohnis
Messrs
T. D. Wilcoxon
Jno. L. Taylor
Mendelssons
Boston
Freeport
Ella C. Lewis
Lewis
Robin Adair
Hennig
Mr.Heind
Jacobsohn
Ryan
Miss Carrie Bracket Visits Local Friends in City
Miss Carrie Bracket of Dubuque Iowa visits friends in this city as guest of Mr and Mrs Seth Mann. Ida French returns after weeks in Dubuque. D H Sunderland coming home from Washington. Kate Miller and Mrs Hudson set for Nebraska. A A Jenkins of Plum River renews Journal subscription. H C Burchard returns for funeral duties. Prof A A Griffith of Fulton Illinois visits. Northern Illinois College reported thriving. A H Wise and wife return from Chicago trip. Wisewhs herd interests noted with Long John Wentworth and Windsor’s Sons. three heifers and a bull bought for Cedar Springs herd. Princess herd praised for milk and beef merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Bracket
Dubuque
Iowa
Seth Mann
Ida French
D. H. Sunderland
Washington
Kate Miller
Hudson
Nebraska
A. A. Jenkins
Plum River
Daviess County
A. H. Wise
Chicago
Wise
Cedar Springs
Vermont
Mr. Wise
General Gibson to Lecture on Mohammed at Opera House
General Gibson speaks at the Opera House this evening with a paid crowd expected. The lecture on Mohammed will cost 25 cents, with proceeds aiding the local temperance cause. Tickets are sold at Sanborn's Bookstore Fitch's Bakery Chapman’s Grocery and the Temperance Reading Room. Delegates from Dole Forreston Lanark Shannon Davis and Lena are anticipated, promising a crowded venue.
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Gibson
Opera
Mohammed
Sanborn’s
Fitch's
Chapman’s
Dole
Forreston
Lanark
Shannon
Davis
Lena
Opera House
Opera House Tonight Promotes Mohammed's Temperance Cause
Go to the Opera House this evening to hear about Mohamed and support the temperance movement. The event aims to lift spirits and rally attendees to advocate for sobriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Mohamed
Temperance
Postmaster Contention and German Insurance Company News
A local discussion on the Postmaster appointment includes claims for Gen Atkins and other candidates with commentary on his past service and finances. The German Insurance Company reports strong annual results with $68,615.72 in losses paid, $186,608.44 in receipts, and 12,484 policies issued, praising management and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Institutee Company
German Insurance Company
M. Hettinger
John, Hoebel
Fred. Gund
John Erfert
A. Bergman
D. B. Schulte
Charles Baumgarten
M. Bangasser
F. R. Bauch
O. Collman
Albert Collman
L. Fosha
Damian Franz
John Hoebel
B. Hunkemeyer
Adam Mueller
Jacob Schaetzel
Gen Gibson at the Opera House Tonight
Gen Gibson appears at the opera house tonight in a lecture or performance type event, with local residents invited to attend and enjoy a program presented by the general noted for public engagements.
Will of John M Spratler Proved In County Court
Navy county court proceedings record the will of John M Spratler, deceased, being probated on Wednesday. Jacob Krohn named executor with bond set at 17000 dollars and approved. appraisers Jere Pattison, M Wettinger and Jacob Krohn named to appraise estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
John M. Spratler
Jacob Krohn
Jere Pattison
M. Wettinger
Gen Gibson to lecture at Opera House on Mohamed tonight
Gen. Gibson delivers a great lecture at the Opera House this evening titled Mohamed. The talk promises insight into the life and influence of the figure discussed.
More Light for Streets Halted After December First
The City Council decided there will be no more gas on the streets after December 1. Citizens support street lighting and petitions call to continue lighting and add lamps. Estimated cost for current lamps plus thirty more is about one mill on the city's assessed value. Most residents favor well lighted streets and urge action to keep lighting.
New York Merchant Visits Journal Office
Mr H B King of New York formerly a dry goods merchant called at the JOURNAL yesterday. The note asks the value of pearl shirt buttons per gross if needles are worth 250 dollars, and suggests H B Claflin Co of New York City as best informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. King
New York
H. B. Claflin: & Co
New York City
A Royal Endorsement for Maj Hawk in Carroll County
Maj R M A Hawk of Mt Carroll is re elected Carroll County Clerk with only one vote against him. He is noted as a good soldier who lost a leg in service. The piece notes pre election activity by Democrats and Republicans for next fall’s Congressional race.
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Maj. R. M. A. Hawk
Mt. Carroll
Carroll County
Maj. Hawk
Relic Cane From Perry Flagship Given in Erie Circle
Mr. Charles D. Pollack of Erie presented his friend David Benson a cane said to be a valuable souvenir from the battle of Lake Erie. The oak cane includes a rib from Commodore Perry's flagship Lawrence. The Lake Erie engagement occurred on Sept 10 1813 and the piece is reported well preserved.
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Charles D. Pollack
Erie
David Benson
Commodore Perry
Lawrence
Lake Erie
Cabinet maker Mr D G Minor Opens Local Shop
Mr D G Minor formerly of Green Bay now resides in our city and works as a practical cabinet maker specializing in repairing furniture of all kinds. He lives on Van Buren Street two doors south of Clay and invites calls from those needing his services.
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D. G. Minor
Green Bay
Our City
Minor
van Buren St
Clay
Irishman Robert Welch Dies By Strychnine Poisoning
On Monday evening Robert Welch a Third Ward resident drank poison after returning home intoxicated with a small bottle claimed to hold cough medicine. He died shortly after, and Coroner Dean's jury ruled the death a suicide based on the facts.
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Robert Welch
Dean
Senator Morton's Europe voyage letter to Rev Lozier
The Chicago InterOcean publishes Morton’s late letter from New York November 18 1865 to Rev J H Lozier before his Europe trip. He describes a busy Washington visit with 300 calls, curated credentials for the voyage aboard the Scotia departing December 13, and his pious upbringing. He asserts belief in Christianity, respect for the Christian gentleman, and that he hopes to regain health and improve morale after heavy labor. He asks for prayers and friendship and promises to write often.
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Chicago InterOcean
Senator Morton
J. H. Lozier
Europe
New Yor
Washington
Secretary of War
Baltimore
Scotia
Indianapolis
O. P. Morton
The North American Review Opens With Currency Debate
The November issue opens with currency discussions by Mc Culloch Kelly Wells Ewing Ropes and Secretary Sherman and signals close scrutiny due to their influence. It also features Charles Gayarre on the Southern Question and other essays including Paris politics and Francis Parkman on Cavelier de la Salle. The issue notes a move of publication from Boston to New York City with Appleton taking charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Review
Hugh McCulloch
W.D. Kelly
David A. Wells
Thomas Ewing
Joseph S. Ropes
Sherman
Charles Gayarre
Louisiana
South
Paris
France
Cavelier de la Salle
Francis Parkman
Gen. McC
New York City
Messrs. Appleton
Illinois Inventors Patents Week Ending Nov 6 1877
List of patents issued to Illinois inventors dated Oct 16 1877. Furnished by Cox Cox solicitors. Items include Gates ore crusher Chicago LP, Knapp door spring Chicago, Manker gate Clay City, Carson agricultural boiler Jerseyville, Ewart drive chain Chicago, Snook wind wheel Oswego, Franke shaping pantaloons Chicago, Knapp lightning rod Chicago, Walsh roller seaming Chicago, Weddel rein-holder Freeport, Young chimney attachment for heater Chicago, Yoch traction wheels West Belle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Cox & Cox
Solicitors of Patents
Washington
D. C
Gates
Chicago
Knapp
J. Manker
Clay City
J. Carson
Jerseyville
W. Ewart
Icago
A. Snook
Oswego
G. Franke
G. Knapp
F. Walsh
J. Weddel
Freeport
A. Young
Ie Yoch
West Belleville
New York Earthquake Reported in Albany
The Albany Argus notes an earthquake at 1 55 AM that woke many residents citywide with undulating motion. Some feared for safety while others mistook the tremor for an explosion, and at the Penitentiary the shock was especially severe as residents hurried from bed.
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New York
Albany
Earthquake Shocks City as Pets Survive Unharmed
A local tremor rattled homes and cracked fixtures across the city. At the residence of John Greer on Ten Broeck Street pictures shifted on walls and some rooms were torn, yet no major damage was reported. Sergt Doran, present at his Fourth Precinct station house, felt the slate and desk shake noticeably as the quake passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Greer
Ten Broeck Street
Doran
Previg
Present Strength of Our Army in the United States
A torn historical report outlines current army strength including engineers 198, ordnance 846, hospital staff 182, Indian scouts 682, signals 406, cavalry 7, infantry 25 regiments totaling about 2,692 men. It notes losses since July 1, halted recruiting due to funds, and sparse garrisons across 212 posts, with about 3,183 men in Texas and comparisons to 1860 when 609 served and posts averaged 170 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Army
Texas
Dutch Passenger’s Delayed Life Preserver Incident
A Norwich steamship story recounts panic as passengers scramble for safety after a collision. A fat old Dutchman tries to inflate a preserver, ties it on, and blows hard until red in the face, insisting it will work despite warnings that the flotation device has a big hole.
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Norwich
Stander
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A. F
A.M
Board of Supervisors
State House
Rockford Court House
Zion Episcopal Church
Ion
H. C. Burchard
House
Morton
A. A. Griffith
Fulton, Il
Ilinois College
the Post Office
Dy.il Sunderland
Sunderland
Our
P. M
Dr. DePuy
W. W. Robey
Gen. Atkins
Atkins
Burchard
Republican Party
Winslow
Galena
Gen. Gibson
Stephen County
Eions
Wm, A
Steven
Mrs
C. Willc
Stephenson Street
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