Local Matters and Community Notices
New England Supper at Temperance Hall this evening invites all. Miss Mary Stearns returns from Chicago after five weeks away. Lodge meetings and church services announced with dates Nov 19 20 21. District Sunday School in Rockford and Union Thanksgiving services led by Dr Mandeville. Internal Revenue Collector A M Jones takes office. Denver Land Co swindle noted. Bids for Van Brocklin bridge abutment due Nov 22.
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Union
Baptist Church
Mandeville
M. E. Church
A New England Supper at Temperance Hall
An event by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union at Temperance IT Hall on Wednesday evening Nov 19. Admission to hall and supper 25 cents. Tables ready 6 o'clock. Lectures on M E Church catechism by Rev G E Willer draw interest on Sabbath evenings. Belle Pendleton guest of Miss Lizzie. McCammon piano sale highlighted. Sunday meetings at Temperance Hall grow in attendance with music, scripture lesson, and Prayers led by Rev Washburn. Prodigal Son remarks by Afr E B Madjang and closing by Miss S A Barnes class.
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New England
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
G. E. Willer
M. E. Church
McCammon
Temperance Hall
Madlang
Sanford Washburn
Afr EB
BP. Madjang
Washburn
A. Barnes
KR. J. Hazlett
Reversal in Goodliue case prompts new trial remand
Lawyer Crain received notice yesterday that the decision of the Circuit Court in the Goodliue criminal case has been reversed by the Supreme Court and the case remanded for a new trial. The Rev G KE Killer and Miss J E Pattison will take part in the gospel temperance meeting at Temperance Tall next Sunday at 3:80 o'clock. All are welcome. Good music.
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Crain
Circuit Court
Goodliue
Supreme Court
G. KE. Killer
J. E. Pattison
Temperance Tall
Lena Town Ordnances 1879 Printed by Lena Star
The Lena Star prints the Revised Ordinances of the Town of Lena for 1879 in a creditable edition by JourNAL Bookbindery. The item notes fine cream tinted paper and clear bright type. Also featured is Mr. Flanigan named Asst. Supt. of the Davenport North Western Division of the G P & St P Railway, praised by the paper.
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Journal Bookbindery
Lena
Lena Star
T of
Jtar
Journal of
Savanna
Flanigan
D. Flanigan
Davenport
St. P. Railway
Jor
Oken
West
Depot Question in Freeport Asks for Passenger House Upgrade
Citizens press for a new passenger house as current depot facilities fail to handle crowds. Railroads hold funds but private businesses shoulder costs, while local merchants fear falling behind in a city no longer a village. The piece cites Horace Greeley and Burns to reflect on financial struggles in running a country newspaper.
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PLC
Espe
Mongal Citizer
Stephenson Street
Freeport
Horace Greeley
New York Citizen
Igs
Greeley
Burns
Bobby
Relief to the Sick Dr J A Marvin in City for a few days
Dr J A Marvin a Magnetic Physician from Milwaukee has taken rooms at the Brewster House. He treats by personal magnetism and is highly praised by Milwaukee press. Endorsed by William Cr Cramer editor of Evening Wisconsin. He claims success with rheumatism deafness bronchial liver and kidney troubles. For appointments call at Brewster House parlor.
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J. A. Marvin
Milwaukee
Brewster House
Marvin
Wm. Cr. Cramer
Evening Wisconsin
Isis
Fle
Grant arrival greets governors and notable figures
The Chicago Daily News editor telegraphed governors and prominent men offering to publish congratulations to Gen. Grant. Many accepted in cordial terms, including Alex Stephens and Gen. Longstreet, while Wade Hampton declined. Robert Toombs sent a pointed reply thanking for the gesture and war remarks.
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Toombs
Chicago Daily News
Grant
Alex Stephens
Longstreet
Croswell
Michigan
Phelps
Missouri
Kinkead
Nevada
St. John
Kansas
Williams
Indiana
Hoyt
Pennsylvania
Garcelon
Maine
Pillsbury
Minnesota
Head
New S Hampshire
Wade Srampton
South Carolina
Robert Toombs
Georgia
M. E. Stone
Gen. Grant
Union
R. Toombs
Condolence Resolutions From Conductors' Brother Hood
At a meeting of Conductors' Brotherhood Division No. 25, resolutions express heartfelt sympathy to CG Banks on the death of his daughter Carrie and son Frank. The note recalls faith and loss, offers consolation, and directs copies to the brother and Freeport city papers. Committee members Charles E. Cross Frank E. Keyser Hi J. Greenfield signed.
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Brotherhood
CG. Banks
Carrie
Frank
Brother Banks
Jesus
Bro. Banks
Freeport
Charles E. Cross
Frank E. Keyser
HI. J. Greenfield
In Memoriam for Dellie Gund and a New York Ticket
A memorial piece honors six year old Dellie Gund amid national grief from diphtheria and grief in afflicted homes. It reflects on loss and spiritual hope while noting the Republicans won their New York ticket except for one engineer.
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Dellie Gund
New York
Engineer
Governor Cresswell appoints Beaman to Senate
Governor Cresswell of Michigan has appointed Judge Beaman of Adrian as United States Senator to succeed Hon. Z Chandler. Beaman was a close personal friend of Chandler and the man he chose to run for Senator if his own election seemed doubtful.
Remedy for Gapes A Practical Poultry Curing Method
R B Curtis presents a method to treat gapes in chickens involve an emo, carbolic acid, methylated spirits and flame. Hold heads over fumes, avoid scalding, repeat as needed. Also notes preventive use and possible multiple applications. MARRIAGES Rosman Matter Buckeye Twp Stephenson Ill Nov 13 1879 Rev W W Shuler weds J W Rosman and Alice Matter both of Stephenson County
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R. B. Curties
Rosman—Matter
Buckeye Township
Stephenson County
Ill
W. W. Shuler
J. W. Rosman
Alice Matter
Chicago Markets: Wheat and Hog Prices, 1879
Chicago markets report unsettled wheat with No 2 Spring gold around 1.1655, December 1. May quotes show mixed gains. Coin and oats move higher or steady, rye firm, barley quiet. Hog products rise with pork at 1.40 cash, 10.20 to 10.25 for November, and 11.45 for February. Hog sales active. light to heavy packing bids range 3.70 to 4.05.
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Chicago
Smith & Porter
Freeport
G. Battins
Eonae
Aeenene Steapeaoeeas
Coeereren
Freeport Market Grain Report
Freeport Market Journal Office reports grain prices and market activity from Freeport on November 18 1879. This brief note lists grain price movements and trading conditions observed at the Freeport market.
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Freeport Market
Freeport
Seeley and Read Promise Big Black Cash Savings
Local ad copy claims Seeley and Read will save customers money on Black Cash mercs and urges readers to call for convincing proof of the offer. The message emphasizes bold money savings and direct contact.
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Seeley & Read
Hosiery and knit goods at Seeley Read store
Seeley & Read offer a large stock of hosiery gloves underwear nubias and knit goods in all styles at Burnham Morrills Paris sugar corn 15¢ per can 3 pound cans Imperial Yellow Peaches 20¢ per can at Burrell Bros.
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Seeley & Read
Scribner and St Nicholas subscriptions at club rates
Southern kiln dried White Corn Meal, Kansas White Winter Wheat Flour, and White Wheat Graham Flour offered at BURRELL Bros. Sample copies of Scribner and St Nicholas available for subscription at lowest club rates through C. G. SANBORN. Batt BURRELL Bros. advertises the largest stock of canned fruits and vegetables in Northern Illinois and the lowest case prices.
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Kansas
Aatt ' Burrell Bros
Scribner and St. Nicholas
C. G. Sanborn
Ilinois
Batt Burrell Bros
Burrell Bros Offers Coffee and Sugar Price Breaks
Coffees green or roasted priced at old rates and sugars sold below Chicago wholesale quotations at Burrell Bros. This notice notes favorable terms for buyers.
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Chicago
Burrell Bros
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Local Matters
Mary Stearns
Moses R. Thompson Lodge No. 381
Second Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
T. &. Gemmill
Springfield
Leo Wolfe
Freeport Commandery No. 7
K. T
Mr. Snyder
Rockford
Zion Church
Mr. Sweet
Excelsior Lodge No. 97
A. F
A. M
Northern
A. M. Jones
Internal Revenue
Major Nase
Denver Land Co
Denver
van Brocklin
Florence
Commissioners of Highways
Aed
Belle Pendleton
Lizzie
C. C. Wilson
P.O.T
Benson’s
Benson?s
True & Co
Augusta
Che
P Cians
Wei DE Meyer
Dirksens
Bester Hosiery
W. A. Stey
Benson's
CTV Star Clothing
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