Focal Hatters and Local Notices in Durant Era
Focal Hatters prompts a dry wood supply on subscription. Messrs Sanford & Rowell lumber ad appears. Mrs W. Boynton departs to Stevens Point for holidays. a frozen Mississippi river allows crossing by a woman from Fulton to Lyons. Two mysterious visitors named Tom and Jerry arrive annually. Frederic Bartlett rents Knowlton residence on Stephenson. Clergymen seek half fare C N W Ry permits from Mr Holder by December first. Rockford buzzes as a man marries the mother of his late wife, becoming father-in-law and grandfather to his own children. Waddams Grove plans Thanksgiving church service led by Rev R A Harwood. Cermania Society’s fair nets $1,000. Cedarville Union Thanksgiving service in Presbyterian church on Nov 25 at 10:30. Gov Williams, known as Blue Jeans Williams, dies aged after long bladder inflammation.
Special conclave of Freeport Commandery No 7
A special conclave of Freeport Commandery No 7 is held this evening for Knight Templar degree work. Visiting Knights will be cordially welcomed.
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Freeport Commandery No. 7
K. T
Steamboats Halted by Sudden Freeze on Mississippi and Missouri
Most steamboats on the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers are icebound at various locations due to unexpected cold. The note asks subscribers in arrears who cannot pay money to bring firewood instead, offering thanks in return.
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Mississippi
Missouri Rivers
Thanksgiving Church Services and Local Events
Thanksgiving Day services at Zion Church at 10 a.m. with sermon and Holy Communion. evening service omitted. Union services at First M. E. Church tomorrow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Crissman delivering the sermon. Col Stephenson Hose Company plans its seventh annual ball at Germania Hall on Thanksgiving evening, Nov. 25. Miss Sarah Pattison and Dr Louis Ellicott wed in Dixon, with many friends offering best wishes.
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Zion Church
Col. Stephenson Ilose Company
Germania Tall
Sarah Pattison
Jere Pattison
Louis Ellicott
Dixon
Cyrus Kryder
Community notices and travel news from a 19th century issue
St Agnes Missionary Guild of Zion Church meets this afternoon at S J Middleditch's residence. Scientists debate rheumatism versus romatism. Berger Family at the Opera House next Monday with reserved seating at G Sanborn's. Good Templars hold a social at Robert Bell's Tremont House tonight. S B Gardner and Bayliss, C W N W Ry conductors, left for California last Friday with an excursion party. expect absence of three to four weeks.
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St. Agnes Missionary Guild
Zion Church
S. J. Middleditch
Berger
Opera House
G. Sanborn
Good Templars
Robert Bell
Tremont House
S.B. Gardner
Mr. Bayliss
California
Train fares restored to Chicago western points
Mr R I Holder of the St Louis and North Western Railway announces restoration of former passenger rates between Chicago and western points after a brief wartime price cut. Tickets in our city match Chicago prices, saving cross city travel. Community notices follow about church talks, a local merchant moving to Louisville, and a St Marys Church fair with prizes.
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R. I. Holder
Chicago
Western Points
Charity Begins at Home and Missionary Spending
A reader questions foreign mission spending by Protestant churches, noting U S expenditure near 2.6 million while tobacco and alcohol costs run to 48 million and 700 million respectively. The piece praises the Bulletin for addressing economical questions and urges scrutiny of charitable outlays.
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Bulletin
United States
Wedding in Cedarville for Henry Springman and Ada Jackson
In Cedarville on November 18 1880 Rev Wm Shuler united Henry Springman and Ada Jackson with both Cedarville residents. Attendants were George Springman and Alice Bollman. Guests presented linen table cloths sauce dishes clocks lamps and silverware among other gifts from family friends including the Springman and Bollman households and Dellie Springman and Bertha McCammon.
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Cedarville
Wm. Shuler
Henry Springman
Ada Jackson
George Springman
Alice Bollman
Jackson
Annie Jackson
Mathias Springman
John Best
John Springman
Thos
3. Jones
C. C. Snyder
W. J. Snyder
Dellie Springman
Celinda Springman
J. B. McCammon
Bertha McCammon
M. Allie Bollman
Lizzie Walter
Ralph D. Jones
Death of Freeport shopkeeper William A Stevens
The death of William A Stevens, a longtime Freeport dry goods merchant, is announced with a full obituary. He battled pneumonia after a brief illness, leaving a wife and two children, and will be mourned by the church, Sabbath School, neighbors, and community. Funeral services were held, with a memorial sermon at First Presbyterian Church.
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Ife
H. D. Jenkins
First Presbyterian Church
Stevens
Freeport
Maine
Boston
Tie
Mamie
Willie
Memorial services at First Presbyterian Church
At the close of the morning service last Sabbath the Sunday School held memorial exercises in the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. O. B. Bidwell presided with Miss Jilian Burrell on organ. A large audience attended as a portrait of Mr. Stevens hung on the wall and the hymn Jesus, lover of my soul was sung. A sermon or reflection followed linking innocence and sin, concluding with a tribute to their departed brother and leader.
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Jesus
Ht. D. Jenkins
Stevens
Poéstor
Jenkins
D. A. Knowlton
Wamble
John Burrell
C. C. Snyder
William A. Stevens
Mohammed
Jesus Christ
Coleridge
Death
Wm. A. Stevens
First Presbyterian Church
O. B. Bidwell
Jilian Burrell
Memorial services for late Mr Stevens recalled by speakers
Beloit visitor Mr C C Warner attended the memorial for his former teacher and Superintendent. Mr D B Brewster led in prayer as hymns familiar to Mr Stevens were sung. Mr Bidwell, former Superintendent, presided and spoke of his friend’s final hours and faith. Mr Jenkins gave the benediction.
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Christi
C. C. Warner
Beloit
D. 8. Brewsterred
Stevens
Bidwell
Mr. Stevens
Mr. Bidwell
Mr. Jenkins
Meeting of the A. O. U. W. This Evening
A. O. U. W. calls for full attendance at tonight's meeting. Members are urged to attend to participate in the session and conduct.
Testimonial Letter for Portrait by A. K. Campbell
Freeport November 20 1980 letter from A HurElster praising portrait by A K Campbell. Notices address Mr Campbell at Rockford or Freeport with room offer at Mrs Hess Galena Street.
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Freeport
A. K. Campbell
Rockford
A. Hurelster
Campbell
Hampton Letter Foresees Democratic Unity and Election Outlook
The Daily News prints Senator Hampton’s note urging Democratic party cohesion in the South, saying Northern votes fell short but should not provoke desertion. He views the presidential result as settled and opposes contesting on technical grounds, urging policy to be guided by future events.
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Hampton
St. Greenville
D. C
The
Daily News
South
Democratic Party
North
Picture of Husband Delivered by A. K. Campbell
Mrs A J Runner reports receiving a life like portrait of her husband from A K Campbell on November 16, 1880 in Freeport. She says she never saw anything more lifelike or perfect.
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Freeport
A. K. Campbell
A. J
Fur Bon Notice Between Freeport and Cedarville
Classified notice stating the owner may claim a fur bon by identifying property and paying the notice fee. Includes a health ad for Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup with prices 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar per bottle sold by druggists.
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Freeport
Cedarville
Double Crown corn syrup offered at BARRELUS Bros
Barrels Bros sells Double Crown corn syrup described as clear as honey with fine flavors at 45 cents a gallon, a value deal for households seeking a sweet, economical pantry staple.
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Barrelus Bros
Radient Home Base Buring Store Second TocK Ad
Second tock of the season touts stock at Mes auccessful heat 75.877 Stephenson St. Call before buying boots and shoes for fall and wine ware. Offers Galaxy complete 16 vol in 14¢, Turkey Morocco rest unbound Scribner complete 10 vol bound 44 Morocco and 12 vol Scientific American 8 vol bound in 4% sheep. Sale of either set or whole. Address Box 1005 Freeport P.O.
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Stephenson St
Galaxy
Turkey
Morocco
Scribner
Freeport P
Greater assortment of stoves by Burchard & Scott
Five years ago the improvement and variety of stoves was thought complete, but the offer now includes a greater assortment than ever. Burchard & Scott invite all buyers to view the expanded selection at their premises, promising suitability for any description.
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Burchard & Scott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Focal Hatters
Messrs
Sanford & Rowell
Lumber
W. &. Boynton
Stevens Point
Wis
Fulton
Lyons
Tom and
Jerry
Frederic Bartlett
C. D. Knowlton
Stephenson Street
Holder
Ile
Waddams Grove
R. A. Harwood
Cermania Society
Union
Presbyterian Church
J. C. Irwin
Gov. Williams
Blue Jeans Williams
Wea
F. C Winslow
Emmert & Burrell
M. E
S. M. Crissman
Second Presbyterian Church
Salem Church
Leo Wolf
Louisville
Wolf
Hettinger’s Tall
Navy
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
McCauley
England
We. A. Stevens
Tite
Sin
Chas. A. McNamara & Co
Meerschaum Goods
GEO. M
Brewster House
Burney
F. Bartlett
Chas
A. McNamara & Co
Hurst
Wright's
Walton’s
Messrs. Gorham & Co
Geo. P. Rose, Jr
Castoria
Wes de Meyer
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