Jottings From the Journal Reporters in Appleton
A dense column of 1874 era notes covers local life from corn husking and frost to street work on Stephenson street. It mentions Burns, church notices, a funeral, a surprise party, a smokehouse fire, gas pipe laying, a fire engine purchase in Lena, and plans for winter apples. It notes gas and water work, ad notices, and a lecture by Prof. S. York on horse training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egge
Stephenson Stiill
Yeppe
Stephensén St
Zartman
Excelsior Lodge
A. F
A. M
W. M
Lena
V. R. York
Mendota
Lil
Appleton
Wis
Personal Gossip From Prescott And Local Incidents
Mr Jas Prescott of Polo visits town and Robi E Strahorn from Denver stops by. Winnie Taylor returns from Chicago after Exposition events. Gen Atkins absence explained and his Raleigh birth celebrated. Mr Snyder injured when his wagon crashes into a curbstone. horses detour to a lumber yard. Barnes warehouse showcases farm machinery and a newly finished office. W G Barnes and W Dawson tease big bargains, Dawson enlarges his store to suit booming sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robi
E. Strahorn
Colorado Agriculturist and Stock Journal
Denver
Colorado
Winnie Taylor
Chicago
Freeport
Saferas Snyder
Cedarville
Chicago St
Hazen & Morgan
Snyder
W. G. & W. Barnes
Kuehner
Galena St
W. Fr. Dawson
Robber Steals 160 Dollars From Cronkrite Store
A light-fingered man snatched about 160 dollars from E. L. Cronkrite’s grocery during Friday’s Van Amburgh procession and escaped unseen. The incident prompted calls for vigilance as the community laments theft and looks for the culprit. Also notes upcoming Rock River Conference minutes, railroad bridge accident with minor damage, and Cedarville Public School October 9 1874 report showing 68 pupils, 60 belonging, 53.5 average attendance, 89.3 attendance rate, and 99 punctuality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarville Public School
O. W. Moors
Presentation and Supper for Sibby Co Agent in Freeport
About 30 citizens gathered at H and Brown's restaurant for a light testimonial to Jas Howdy, agent of Sibby Manufacturing, who is in town repairing Steamer No. 1. City Attorney Kean presented him with a morocco cigar case and a merchan cigar holder, and Hovey thanked the city. Mayor Krohn spoke. Trembor toasted a future legislator. Cronkrite humorously avoided a toast as election talk loomed. The oyster supper, prepared by Brown, concluded the gathering with promises of lasting memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas, Howdy
Sibby Manufacturing Co
H. &. Brown
Krohn
Mr. Hovey
Mr. Kean
Elocution Class Forms In Freeport Illinois In 1874
An 1874 Freeport elocution class forms to study oratory with A. A. Griffith invited as teacher. Members include many men and women from Freeport and surrounding areas. The first meeting is planned for Oct 17 at the high school, with notes on religious reflections and closing sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yrsants
Mich
J. R. Hanier
A. A. Griffith
Bidwell
Board of Education
Joan R. Haney
Searcy
Stephenson County
George F. DeForest
First National Bank
Freeport
Geo. F. Deforest
Charles F. Bentley
Rathbone stoves advertised by F Bartlett at Stephenson
Notice promotes Rathbone cooking and heating stoves including Rathbone Range Fearless Improved Acorn and Dauntless models as the best castings and base burning heating units. Claiming the largest stock west of Chicago and the lowest prices, the advertisement urges buyers to see them at 75 and 77 Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Bartlett
Stephenson Street
South covered by Ku Klux threats and election fear
A letter from the South describes rampant violence by the Ku Klux Klan aimed at Republicans and Black voters ahead of November elections. Accounts from Alabama report nightly killings, Democratic intimidation, and calls to arm and enslave, with fears that 8 companies of soldiers are needed to secure a fair vote and prevent Northern deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ku Klux
Alabama
If They Start War It Will Be Worse, He Says
A speaker warns that any new war would be worse than the last and vows to join. He urges northern Democrats to come down and see for themselves, claiming they would return as good Republicans. He asserts they would rather kill a northern-born man than miss a meal.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mesars Rice & Baker
W.G & W. Barnes
First Presbyterian Church
van Amburg
Jacob Hartman, Jr
Jenkins
M. B
Johnson
Embury
Gust
August Seitz
Rockford
Diffenbaugh
Jovsmwal
Messrs
Baier & Seyfarth
Adams
Galena
Gator
Mr. Jas, Prescott
Polo
van Amburgh
E. L. Cronkrite
Rock River
Farefort, Ill
A. Grirrita
Kieckner
Hermans, Jr
Harry W Snyder
James W
Carey John R Hanley
William Titus
Grofft
Breed Frank Taggart
Jake Stien Gee
Jack Geo
Maxwell Howard
Wilcoxon
Thomas
Annie
Lettie Berry
Lucy Briggs
Ella Steers
Anna Chambe
Mattie Lemon
Eliza Hen
Wilco Mollie Thomas
Emma Klecka
Ruby
Gilbert
Alvord
Alice
Scofield
Weed
Wells EC
Keever
Swentzell
Martin A
E Moulton
Lida Moulton
Clara EH Prentice Bellie Galloway
Lawyer Clara Miller
Mary E Hawkins LM Russell
Howard P Reinbucher
Mrs Porter
Mary E Hudson
Lucy Jones
Jennie Massenberg
Ida Yates
Cora A Hoover
Ada C Kirk
Hannah Miller
Mira Giles Rose Sheetz
Belle Fry Dell Hart
Minnie Rogers
H. D. Jenkins
Jesus
Christ
Freeport High School
Settle
Barlain
Anna Chainepitsie Kiffeld
Mira Giles
Della Hart
Ada Kirkler
Clara Mill
A Runaner
Rose Sheets
Ida Yate Bickenbach
Richard Charles Bailey
William Burkhart
Lizzie Murphy
Susan Roland
Anna Ross
Alice Serbass
Martha Sikes
Trene Staunton
Kilia Stoneman
Beuma Stoskop
Clara Swanzy
Qua Rosa Wagner
Lizzie Olfinger
Ed. Burkhart
Charles Blakeway
Fred Gross
Albert Hettin
John Mitchel
Yank Miller
Ezra Newton
George Parks
George Pattison
Willard Rockey
Gh i
Norris Sanborn
Oscar Taylor
I Preparatory Clubs
Ada Blakeway
Susan Brown
Carrie Burrell
Carrie Dame
Elia Dame
Viola Daniels
Ela Smith
Elia Snow
Carrie Snow
Jessie Snyder
Hattie Stein
Emma Spitler
Maddie Wise
Mary Wilson
Sadie Wolf
Ella Wright
John Atkinson
Harry Black
David Brace
Alwyn Kuffum
Frank Chapin
Edward Fitch
Arthur Fowker
Peterson & Temple's
Galena Street
First National Bank of Freeport
Breeport
Ilinois
U.S
Ae Premi
Srreesererreree
Total
Aeaee National Bank
C. B. Bidwell, John Burrell, J. A. Crain
Second National Bank of
U. S
Dade
Cscee
State OF Illinois
Luther W. Guiteau
Second National Bank of Freeport
L. Guiteau
Jore B. Taylor
N. P
Sort Eoheee
Acob Krown
Michard
John Kenegy
Staver & Snyders
Sion
Reliable House
Staver & Snyder
Ill
MoNny
Nhere
Sechrist, Crain & Co
Harris
Globe, Rock
Hilger
Kneff
Kundinger
Faction
Ouro
Buttre
Ruston’s New
Stephensonst
Ashton
Liverpool
Bunn
Gian
James McNamara
Stine’s
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