Local items and notices from Fairport era
A collage of notices and anecdotes including Denton topics, lectures, and political results. Monroe contemplates a city charter while printer bills are questioned. Advertisements urge sale bills and local goods. Mention of William Cary locating at Salt Lake City and a Thursday Thanksgiving holiday closure. Beloit fire damages Parker and Stone foundry with $3,000 loss and $500 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cary, Esq
Galena
Salt Lake City
Beloit
Parker & Stone
Dubuque News Notes And Public Notices From The Era
A mixed row of items reports an insane woman escaping and dying in the woods, US imports from Paris reaching 260 million dollars in ten years, a supper ticket push for next Tuesday at the Opera House, a grand concert for a charitable cause at Hettinger’s Hall on Thanksgiving, and remarks on the Dubuque Herald’s reporting. It notes the Inter Ocean’s enlargement and praises the paper, plus a quip about a young woman and a bus, hay fever remedies, epizootic and busy city streets, and a 60 cent supper offer for the Opera House event with good music promised.
Local notices and advertisements from Monroe and Embury
A Monroe Greeley man spent over $500 on small bets. Advertise holiday goods to attract customers. Half Hour Recreations in Popular Science No. 5 sold by C. G. Sanborn for 25 cents. Byror netted $24,000 in a week for Chicago and Pacific R. R. Grade makes moving from Elgin to that place. Embury Church ladies host an oyster supper Friday at Hettinger's Jar to raise funds for a new bell.
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C. G. Sanborn
Byror
Chicago and
Pacific R. R
Elgin
Embury Church
Mrs Henry to Speak at Wilcason Opera House Tonight
Mrs S M I Henry author of Victoria will deliver her famous lecture at Wilcason Opera House this Wednesday evening. Rev Levi Sabin notes the lecture is far ahead of many given by celebrated lecturers, commanding one or two hundred dollars. As the first lecture of the season, organizers hope the house is well filled.
Thanksgiving Services at First M. E. Church
The Union Thanksgiving services will be held this year on Thursday starting at 11 a m at the First M E Church Rev I E Carey will preach the annual Thanksgiving sermon.
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M. E
Sidewalk Case Yields Damages For Chicago Plaintiff
In Jo Daviess County Circuit Court at Freeport yesterday the case of John H. Allen of Chicago v. The City of Freeport ended with a verdict for the plaintiff totaling 1,775 dollars plus costs. Judge Anson Miller of Rockford represented the plaintiff, with City Attorney Abrams for the city. A motion for a new trial is expected, as the verdict is said to exceed the evidence.
New Circuit Clerk A W Hall Wins Lena Vote
Lena Star correspondence hails A W Hall Esq as Lena’s new circuit clerk, noting the townsman’s win brings prominence, trust and public esteem. The piece praises Hall and Nall, highlighting local pride and wishes for prosperity as Hall enters a broader sphere.
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Lena
A. W. Hall
West Point
Nall
Lena Star
Sale of Blooded Stock at Beebe Auction
Blooded stock sale conducted by Mr. Wm. L. Beebe totaled $4,620.50 from numerous consignors including Hawkins Ridott Sena tor Spicer Fairbanks Crippin and Fisher. Four head unsold will be bid at public sale December 14 in front of the court house with ten months credit at no interest if paid on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Beebe
M. B Hawkins
Ridott
Barl
Ira Crippin
Florence
G. W. Spicer
Winnebago
Red Rover
Fairbanks
Wis
Rip van Winkle
Mr. Thompson
Davis
Paul Jones
J. S. Fisher
Rising Sun
Nicholas Shaver
Renick
G. Vought
Silver Creek
Nettie
David Hoffhine
Ogle County
Jennie
John Pile
Tulip
J. R. Shelly
Shannon
Dewdrop
A. H. Hawkins
Nancy Dawson
C. T. Kleckner
Lillie
Ruth
Same
Mattie
David Butterbaugh
Nellie
Joseph Shelly
Addie
Rock Grove
Rosa
Katie Putman
John Glynn
Rock Run
Alta M. Hulett
Court House
Clara the
Adam Forepaugh
Luell
Dolly Varden
Oyster Supper at Wilcoxon Opera House Dec 8 1872
The First M E Church ladies host an oyster supper at Wilcoxon Opera House on Tuesday evening December 8 1872 with music by quartettes and duets. Proceeds fund church carpeting and tickets are sold by volunteers. a concert at Hettinger’s Hall on Thanksgiving evening is also advertised. Uncle Jesse Grant’s health is failing as his son nears a second presidential term.
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Wilcoxon Opera House
M.E. Church
Jesse Grant
Horses Across The Region Suffer Epizootic
The Sterling Standard reports widespread illness among horses in the area. Many livery stables lack sound mounts while some farms have none fit for driving. A total of two hundred five horses died in Chicago last week due to the epizootic.
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Chicago
Letter from Boston on Sargent Bros. fire loss
A Boston letter from Sargent Bros. & Co. dated November 20 1872 thanks Mr Walton for a prior order and explains their storehouse fire. The writers note losses estimated between 80 and 100 million dollars, defend Mayor Gaston against aid acceptance, promise to reopen with a new stock in a 100 by 180 foot two story store, and request a few words from William Walton as they resume business.
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Walton
Sargent Bros. & Co
Boston
Friua Watton
Uien
William Walton
P. C. J. Dugley
Sargent Bros. &Co
Baileyville News Sketches Open School Season
Baileyville reports a mild horse epidemic locally though limited. Baileyville School opens Monday with Rev. Buck as principal, a respected scholar and educator from the M E Church. Other area schools begin winter terms as well. A Bible class at the M E Church studies biblical lands under Rev J H Vincent D D and is praised for its quality. Farmers finish threshing and corn picking, tallying year’s profits as ploughing continues.
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Baileyville
Buck
M. E. Church
J. H. Vincent
D. D
M.E
Concert for Young American Cornet Band at Wilcoxon
A grand vocal and instrumental concert will be held in Wilcoxon Opera House next Wednesday evening December 4 for the benefit of the Young American Cornet Band. Further particulars to follow next week.
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Wilcoxon Opera House
Dakota Public School Report for November 1872
Report of the Dakota Public School for the month ending November 22, 1872. Principal Newton Sanderlin notes 72 pupils enrolled, 72 belonging, average belonging 5.55, 150 half days absent, and 70 total tardies. N Sonpenurn.
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Dakota Public
Newton Sanderlin
N. Sonpenurn
Cedarville Public School Report for Nov 22 1872
Cedarville Public School reports for the month ending November 22, 1872 show 20 school days with 68 pupils enrolled and 64 belonging, average belonging 57.76, average daily attendance 53.95, attendance 98 percent, 870 total absences, 61 tardinesses, punctuality 0.95, and 18 neither absent nor tardy. Principal J. H. Parr.
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Cedarville
J. H. Parr
Ridott Public School Monthly Report November 22 1872
Ridott Public School reports month ending November 22 1872 with 67 pupils enrolled 59 belonging and 58.2 average daily attendance 48.7 absences 148 half days 12 tardies attendance 01.5 per cent punctuality 99.2 Principal C W Moore lists tardiness by students in higher department names Alice Shirey 61 minutes John Shirey 6 minutes etc total 60 minutes. Also First M N Church Oyster Supper features Mush and Milk Table and The Old Woman in a Shoe December to attend 40 cent supply. Hon H C Barchard leaves for Washington for open ing Congress next Monday. Weather improves to clear.
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C. W. Moore
M.N. Church
Pecatonica Notes On Cold Weather And Local Happenings
Pecatonica Nov 21 1872 reports bitter cold with cabbages and turnips frozen, horses ailing but not fatally, and local talk of poetry readings by Mrs. Henry. It notes Rev. L P Sabin’s departure for Footville, a Congregational sociable at Perley’s, mill sale to Mr Flower, and a billiard saloon opening near the depot. Trade is dull and outlook tense yet folk find solace in blessings amid woe.
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Thebes
Henry
Freeport
L. P. Sabin
Footville
Wisconsin
Putman Perley
John Robinson
Flower
Joliet
Frost
Emerald Grove
Ray
Beam
Dixon
Pecatonica
Dakota Items Describe Cold Weather and Local Happenings
Revival movements shift families as Rev. A Cross moves from Winnebago to Dakota and a third resident minister arrives. The ten day spell of extreme cold drives deep wells and windmill work by N B Perry and 3B Schmeltzer. A horse influenza outbreak prompts humane care. Western Union railroad offers lenient but ironic depotside seating in Freeport with a snag about ticketing and future value.
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A. Cross
Winnebago
Dakota
Everbody
Oakes
Schmeltzer
N. B. Perry
Western Union Railroad Company
Freeport
Cosric
New Lutheran Church at Davis to be Dedicated
An 1872 notice invites neighboring clergy and the public to the dedication of the Lutheran Church at Davis on Sabbath December 16. The service will honor the triune God and mark a community religious milestone.
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God Willing
Davis
Dead Head Amuses Readers With Minstrel Debates
An editor’s note comments on Dead Head’s critique of a minstrel show, recounting reactions to the performance, characters such as Jake Stein and the Dutchman portrayal, and offers amateur tips on minstrel presentation while faulting Dead Head for insincerity and misreading the act. The piece references Underhill, Wynkoop, and local actors and spectators in a humorous quarrel over race and stagecraft.
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Bulletin
Sheetz
Jake
Mystery death at Chamley's Hotel steps in Mineral Point
A man was found insensible on Chamley's hotel steps in Mineral Point with severe head injuries and died shortly after. The assailant is unknown as authorities seek to identify the guilty party. Also reported, the new Dubuque to Chicago railroad route via Clinton opened Monday, spanning 196 miles.
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Chamley’s
Mineral Point
Dubuque
Chicago
Clinton
Village editor notes on young ladies and a riddle
A country editor remarks that local young ladies resemble St. Paul less than he fears, as they focus more on "the things which are behind." The item ends with a playful time riddle asking what comes once in a minute twice in a moment and once in a mynte Dee The Vorter M.
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St. Paul
Sabbath-School Institute Held by Stephenson County Church
A Sabbath-School Institute organized by the Stephenson County Association and Be M. E. Church Freeport will meet December 2 and 8, 1879. Ex-Com K A Burnell and Payson Porter will attend. The program spans morning and afternoon sessions with Bible readings, sermons, and county and township work, ending with evening sessions and appeals for united efforts in Sabbath school work.
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Stephenson County Association
M. E. Church
Freeport
K. A. Burnell
Mlinois
Payson Porter
A. Burnell
W. W. Ball
W. A. Stevens
Towns
Mey
E. P. Porter
K. A
Christ
S. S
Christian Workers of
Stephenson
Mrs Henry's Lecture at Court Street Church
Nov 224 1872 report on Mrs Henry reading her poem The Two Cups at Court Street Church to a crowded audience. The hourlong delivery impressed with vivid imagery and solemn vision, drawing praise from attendees and a lawyer noted for serious reception. The writer, L Meneot, notes strong local impact and hints at an Opera House delivery upcoming on Wednesday.
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Rockrorp
Bro
Huston
Court Street Church
L. Meneot
Henry
de Noy
Opera House
Accident Ends In Amputation For Local Hunter
Last week near a rural area Mr Daniel Bro, a farmer, hunted prairie chickens. He stepped from his buggy to retrieve a gun and a discharged load shattered his right wrist, necessitating amputation. The operation was painful but performed with fortitude, and he was reported doing well afterward.
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Daniel Bro Farmer
Poem Read At Court Street Methodist Epist Church
Sunday evening at Court Street Methodist Epist Church featured Mrs Serepta Irish Henry of Pecatoni reading her original poem The Two. The reading drew a large audience, who praised the composition and expressed pleasure to hear Mrs Henry again in Rockford.
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Court Street Methodist Epist
Serepta Irish Henry
Pecatoni
Henry Rockford
Rockard Gazette
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Focal Affairs
Children's Kingdom
Lap Land
Monroe
Fairport Jocenat
Rockford
Charity
Tom Turner
Cook County
H. C. Burchard
The
Oregon Guard
Dubuoque
United States
Paris
Hettinger’s Hall
Dubuque Herald
Grant
Inter-Ocean
America
Monroe Greeley
Dakota Public School
Cedarville Public School
Ridott Public School
Alice Shirey
John Shirey
Melissa Johnson
Jennie Burdich
John Byrnes
Daniel Felton
11. C. Barchard
Washington
Congress
Pecatonica Iteris
Holy
H. Crews
Young Ple
Barnater
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