Focal Matters and City Happenings This Week
Sparse ward caucuses drew crowds to the circus while the Fire Department joined a crowded parade. City officials were serenaded by the Band as prices rise for printing paper. Dr Jewett to speak on temperance next Sunday at Temperance Hall. Dan Adamson expands his store with fine painted work and new stock. Phillip Phillips to perform sacred songs at the Opera House next Friday evening. A New York walking match concluded with Rowell first at 530 miles. several runners followed with varied scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Phillips
Opera
New York
Rowell
Merritt
Hazael
Hart
Guyon
Weston
Ennis
Johne
Taylor
Mrs J J Deaner Goes to Springfield for Blue Ribbon
Mrs J J Deaner of this city travels to Springfield to compete for blue ribbons with a full set of premium jellies and fruits. The Saturday crowd here was large despite morning clouds as a circus attracted townspeople, signaling improving times and easier money. Mrs D Bogar buys Ferris millinery stock in Chicago to refit and offer better goods cheap. Delinquent subscribers response is grateful but insufficient, urging continued support to avoid halting publication of the JOURNAL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Deaner
Springfield
Bogar
A. —. Ferris
Accident Injures Express Employee In Carroll County
Mr. Upton Miller, an express company employee, suffered severe injuries while hunting in Carroll County last week. A loaded gun discharged as he pulled it toward him from a boat, badly injuring both arms and likely leading to amputation of the right arm as well. His wife and the community extend sympathy in this great affliction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton Miller
Express Company
Carroll County
Miller
Uncle Joe Aspinwall and party visit East then return home
Uncle Joe Aspinwall and wife with J M Bechtel and wife and B Crow and wife traveled to Columbus Delaware and Toledo Ohio and Grand Rapids Michigan visiting their son 8 PF Aspinwall. Mrs Aspinwall fell ill at Grand Rapids with lung fever but is improving. Friends Clow and Bechtel have not yet reported back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Aspinwall
J. M. Bechtel
B. Crow
East
Columbus
Delaware
Toledo
Ohio
Grand Napids
Michigan
Mars
Grand Rapids
Clow
Bechtel
Who Can Beat It Wheat Yield by E Bennett Esq Harlem
E Bennett Esquire of Harlem reports harvesting 434 bushels of wheat this year from just under 10 acres. The note invites comparison of who has done better. Mrs Wright hosted a very pleasant tea on Wednesday evening last week with elegant refreshments and gracious hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Bennett, Esq
Harlem
W. C. Wright
Deadwood Fire Leaves City Homeless and Desolate
A major fire in Deadwood Black Hills on Friday September 26 destroyed most wooden buildings along Sherman to William Streets, rendering over 2,000 people homeless and causing losses of 1.5 to 2 million dollars. Insurance was sparse as companies avoided the dangerous area. The Journal urges local support for victims including H Woodmanse crippled in the blaze, and calls for a community relief effort. Also notes new travel book Around the World with General Grant by John Russell Young and a Rochelle Illinois paper The Telephone published by Jno. M. King with a soldier diary series from the 92d Illinois Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Black Hills
Star Bakery
Sherman St
Lee, Main
Gold
Wall
Patton
William Streets
H. Woodmanse
Morgan Brothers
General Grant
John Russell Young
American News Company
Mr. Young
Gen. Grant
the Telephone
Rochelle
Ogle Co
Jno
M. King
Congress
King
92D
Freeport Ministers Meet at Polo for District Gathering
Freeport District Evangelical Church ministers met at Polo on September 24. Rev W Schmus preached in German the night before, and D 3 Byers, the Presiding Elder, delivered the annual sermon on Pulpit Power. Dr A Huelster of Oak Street Church closed with The Good Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport District
A. Huelster
Oak Street Church
the Good Shepherd
Freeport Demands New Passenger Depot From Railroads
In a citizen statement Freeport and Stevenson county urge I C and C N W to fund a modern brick passenger depot. They credit railroads for growth and wealth, condemn the current frame station as an eyesore, and argue a better facility will reflect well on both the city and the lines. They insist on action to maintain amicable relations and city prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C
Freeport
Stephenson County
Davy Crockett
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Van Dyke at Ridott
A birthday surprise on September 23 1879 gathered Mrs. John Van Dyke’s family at Jacob Irvin’s Ridott residence. A grand dinner followed by merry conversation featured many relatives and friends including Lambert Van Dyke Norris Munn and several Munns with grandchildren and great grandchildren. The group enjoyed a social afternoon and wished Mrs. Van Dyke many happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Dyke
Jacob Irvin
Ridott
Harry
Leslie Munn
Maggie Thomas
Ohio
W. Munn
L. W. Munn
Carrie Munn
Jasper Munn
J.G. Upp
John Irvin
Willie Irvin
Charles Irvin
Reverend Richardson to speak at Winslow temperance meeting
Rev Richardson from Warren will address the Gospel Temperance gathering at Winslow Illinois on Sunday next October 5 at two o'clock in the afternoon. The Elder is described as a good talker, and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Temperance
Richardson
Warren
Gospel Temperance Meeting
Winslow
Ills
City Council Special Meeting On Debt and Drug Licenses
A Monday evening city council session aimed to devise ways to meet expenses for the balance of the year and to consider repealing the drug license ordinance. The real intent was to repeal the ordinance prohibiting City Orders, potentially expanding city debt. No action was taken by the majority.
Disastrous Fire at Woodmanse Pump and Wind Engine Factory
Fire swept the Woodmanse Pump and Wind Engine Factory near the S C and N W depots Friday morning, destroying second and third stories after smoke was seen in a third floor paint shop. The building and machinery were insured for eight thousand dollars. stock was uninsured, leaving Mr Woodmanse to face heavy losses despite quick fire response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmanse
S. C
N. W
Lebkicher
Archery Match Between Freeport and Rockford Archers
Freeport archers propose two matches against Rockford with forty fifty and sixty yard distances and three arrows per end. Purse offers are discussed, but Rockford accepts without purse, matches planned for October 15 first and October 22 second, with gate receipts used for expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Alen-a-Dale
Black Hawks
Rockford
L. Z. Farwell
Wiles
Jas. Hall
Iil
Farwell
Taylor's Park
Rost
H. Wiles
Florence Couple Celebrate Fifteenth Crystal Wedding Anniversary
From Florence September 27 1879 Mr and Mrs John Washburne celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary with a crystal wedding gathering in their rooms guests arrived by seven enjoyed porch chats and midnight departures praising the profitable evening Crystal gifts were ample and numerous among the attendees were Amos Washburne Jonathan Nesbit P H Leslie Hi Sheetz Cyrus Sheetz Henry Walbaum H C Best W Hermann Jona Aspinwall M Brobst and others Also mentions E Canfield B Wright H F Aspinwall Wall Best Brownlee of Freeport and Miss Webb of Freeport plus an advertisement for a cloak sale by Wa A Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Washburne
Florence
Amos Washburne
Jonathan Nesbit
P. H. Leslie
Hi. Sheetz
David Walke
Cyrus Sheetz
Henry Walbaum
H.C. Best
Co. W. Hermann
Jona
Aspinwall
M. Brobst
The New Post Office Building Opens Soon
The new Post Office is nearly ready for occupancy, with Afr Wilcoxon investing to create a top quality facility. Costs exceed 10 000 dollars, fixtures by Yale Lock Co. about 3 000 dollars, and the building aims to rival the best offices in the state outside Chicago. The interiors are airy and well ventilated, with numerous fine lock boxes and drawers already being rented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr
Wilcoxon
Yale Lock Co
Chicago
Post Office Gets New Quarters in City
The piece notes the new postal quarters are neat and clean, contrasting with the old disgraceful office, and hopes the Postmaster and staff keep the new space orderly. It criticizes the former office as a long running embarrassment to the city and Post Office officials.
Election of Officers in Freeport Division No 66
At the regular meeting of Freeport Division No 66 Sons of Temperance officers were elected for the ensuing quarter. W P John H Wilson W A Mate E Lyons RIS W H Miller An R 8 Emily Eastman F S Mrs Emma Tousley T Sarah Brown C Clara Hunter A C Emma Midgely Chaplain L B San born I S&S Mattie Brownlee O 5 Albert Branyan J Cc Sturtevant. A farmer near Sterling Ill lost six head of two year old steers killed by lightning along a barbed wire fence. a week earlier he lost two horses. The barbed wire fencing is criticized as inviting such damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Sons of Temperance
W. P
John H. Wilson
W.A
Mate E. Lyons
RIS
W. H. Miller
Emily Eastman
F. S
Emma Tousley
Sarah Brown
Clara Hunter
A. C
Emma Midgely
L. B
J. Cc. Sturtevant
Sterling
Ill
Northwestern Lumberman
Elizabeth Chamberlin obituary from Toledo pioneer spirit shines
Elizabeth Dale Chamberlin, widow of Col. Aaron Chamberlin, died in Toledo on August 30 at her son James D. Chamberlin's home. She lived 89 years, was an early Lewisburg pioneer, helped found the First Presbyterian church, known for rare culture and hospitality, and endured frontier life with devout piety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
James D. Chamberlin
Elizabeth Dale
Aaron Chamberlin
Col
Chamberlin
Lewisburg
Freeport
Carroll County
First Presbyterian Church
Red School
Stockholders meeting of Stephenson County Agricultural Society
By order of the President there be a meeting of the Stockholders of Stephenson County Agricultural Society at Freeport City Council Room on Thursday October 9th 1879 at 10 o'clock. They will consider paying premiums from the last fair and disposing of the Grey now owned by the Society and any other matters brought before the meeting. Signed Wo Trembor Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omlees
Stephenson Cod Agricultural Ociety
Freeport
Ill
Stephenson County Agricultural Soci
City of Freeport
Society
Trembor
New Dress Goods and Silks Catalog Opening This Week
Meres and related fabrics announced for opening this week at New Dress Goods featuring black silks and fabrics including yens. The listing highlights a range of fabrics available for immediate purchase with prices and stock details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Focal Matters
Dan Adamson
Dan
Freeport Ministerial Association
E. Canfield
B. Wright
H. F. Aspinwall
Best, Brownlee
Liss Webb
A. Stevens
Josh Billings
Illinois
ANC
Stevens
A. O
Boots
WM. O
F.L. Jones
Sadie
Art Notginel
Dirksen
X.eers
Fifields
W. P. Emmert
D | Burrell
Steves
Elson
van But Beween Stephenson
Alenae
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