Beloit residents visit as town notes fill Journal
Beloit readers receive a backlog of society items and travel news. George Maxwell visits from Beloit. J. G. Corrie from Clinton stops by. Delia Lane to wed Waldron of Texas next Tuesday. Mrs. Barnes recovering enough to ride out. typhoid recovery of T. McNeill. Blaine in town en route to Iowa. temperance meetings, lodge notices, and local commerce updates pepper the page, with scouting for fall goods in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Lane
Mr. Waldron
Texas
Beloit
R. F. Sweet
Bechtel Visits Indiana Relatives Return Home
Mr. J. M. Bechtel of Florence has returned from visiting relatives in Indiana after a pleasant trip. He is accompanied by his uncle, Mr. Abram Mayer of Goshen, Indiana, who says he is perfectly charmed with our country and might make his home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bechtel
Florence
Indiana
Abram Mayer
Goshen
Mayer
Mrs Bogar's Millinery Opening Delights Town
Yesterday Mrs Bogar unveiled a grand stock of hats and bonnets praised for beautiful display and tasteful arrangement. The opening was widely enjoyed and suggests strong future success for the millinery shop.
Death of Mrs Emily I Le Pelley in city
The death of Mrs Emily I Le Pelley occurred Friday morning in this city. Though new to the area she had many friends and the loss leaves a large vacancy. The remains were transported to Racine on Saturday for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily I. le Pelley
Racine
Marriage of Galena banker and Jacksonville educator
The Chicago Journal reports the marriage of Hon. BR H McClellan of Galena State Senator to Mrs. Clara Dennison Garfield of Jacksonville. They wed in Jacksonville last Wednesday. McClellan is president of the First National Bank of Galena and Mrs Garfield was principal of the Young Ladies Atheneum in Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal
BR. H. McClellan
Galena
Clara Dennison Garfield
Jacksonville
McClellan
First National Bank of
Garfield
Masons elect officers at Grand Lodge session in Chicago
At the recent Grand Lodge session in Chicago the officers elected include Grand Master T. S. Gurney and Deputy Grand Master Wm. H. Scott. Senior Grand Warden D. M. Browning and Junior Grand Warden John R. Thomas were chosen, with Grand Treasurer O. Hl. Miner and Grand Secretary John F. Burrell. Local appointees include L. L. Munn as Grand Standard Bearer and M. D. Chamberlin as Grand Examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of Masons
Chicago
T. S. Gurney
Wm. H. Scott
D. M. Browning
John R. Thomas
O. Hl. Miner
John F. Burrell
L. L. Munn
M. D. Chamberlin
Damages at Damascus Barn and Archery Club Wins Praise
Malicious entry at Jacob Sheny’s Damascus barn Sunday night cut a harness set and loosened halter straps allowing horses to roam the premises. The Allen a Dale Archery Club’s young ladies formed a cooking club, holding a successful first meeting with male club members invited to judge the dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Sheny
Damascus
Allen-a-Dale
F. A. Read
Rail excursion to Omaha offered by Chicago Rock Island
Land Commissioner L. H. Whitson announces an excursion train to Omaha departing October 15 at 1 15 p m via the W U Ry for land buyers in Iowa. Round trip fare is 317 25 dollars. Similar excursions will run biweekly in the future and readers are advised to contact the company before purchasing land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Whitson
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Omaha
W.U. Ry
Iowa
Sad and Fatal Accident Claims Life of Ridott Youth
Last Thursday Mr. C. Taggart of Ridott was found insensible on the road after a likely fall from a horse while driving cows. Dr M W Walton reported severe head and upper spine injuries and predicted there would be no recovery. He died that night, with Dr B Buckley concurring in the prognosis. The family and friends receive heartfelt sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Taggart
Non
Jas
Taggart
Ridott
M. W. Walton
Concert at Wilcoxon's Opera House a Freeport triumph
The vocal and instrumental concert at Wilcoxon's Opera House last Wednesday for Mrs. M. G. Polk drew a large Freeport crowd. Prof. H. N. Hutchins of Milwaukee impressed as a cornet soloist while Miss Alice Scofield and duette by Miss Lillian Burrell and Miss Cora Ferris garnered praise. Other performers included Miss Haddie Wise and Messrs Wagner and Stoneman. The instrumental group featured numerous promising young musicians. the paper anticipates future grand successes and urges a repeat performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcoxon’s
Opera House
M. G. Polk
Freeport
H. N. Hutchins
Milwaukee
Alice Scofield
Kerry Dance
Lillian Burrell
Cora Ferris
Barney O’hay
Haddie Wise
Miss Wise
TH. Wagner
B.S. Stoneman
Ida Barnes
Miss Keith
Miss Frick
Miss Snyder
Miss Stoner
Miss Taylor
Miss Polk
Polk
Marriages and serenades noted in Stephenson County
A wedding at John Wright’s residence near Freeport unites Emily Wright to Lewis B. Parr of Gibson City with bridesmaids Jennie Wright and Minnie Caldwell and groomsmen Dr. Thompson and Samuel Parr. The couple departs for Chicago then plans to settle near the bride’s home. A Wellington serenade honors Hon. T. C. Gatliff as he visits Stephenson County, while local rebuilding on Woodmanse House continues. Archery scores from Forest and Stream are shared, highlighting American and English shooting comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wright
Freeport
Emily
Lewis B. Parr
Gibson City
Jennie Wright
Minnie Caldwell
Leavenworth
Kansas
Dr. Thompson
Cedarville
Samuel Parr
J. G. Irwin
T. C. Gatliff
Wellington
Stephenson County
Jere Pattison
Ile
BOC
McMechan
Thompson Sissevere
Royal Toxophilites
Scare
Htore Apes
Ges Fryer
C J Longman
John Wilkinson
North Side Archers
Chicago
Will H. Thompson
Wabash Merry Bowmen
Crawfordsville
Indiana
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Na. H
HP. Wakinsons
H. PH. P.O OP
Thompson Eves
Thorgogon
Boss Potatoe weighs in at 314 pounds in Oneco
Mr. Erastus Hinds of Oneco sends a potato he calls the boss. It weighed 314 pounds when dug and remains very large. He notes it is from the Grant variety grown in Oneco and claims it outstrips all others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus Hinds
Oneco
Death of Daniel Erdman by mad bull in Ogle County
Mr J Wittinger recalls Daniel Erdman who lived two miles north of Adaline Ogle County Illinois was gored to death by a mad bull last Sunday. The horn passed through the body lifting him high and breaking two arms and a limb. Erdman aged 63 had resided 45 years in the county leaving a wife and six children and was killed in sight of his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogle County
Soldiers Reunion at Belleville Illinois October Dates
A grand gathering for veterans from all U S armies is planned in Belleville St Clair County on October 22 23 and 24. The Third Brigade Illinois National Guard will encamp nearby, with an October 23 barbecue parade and speeches by noted orators. A Sham Battle on October 24 features brigade units from St Louis and veteran companies from St Clair and counties nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
St. Clair County
Illinois National Guard
United States
Illinois
St. Louis
St. Clair
Betz and Horn Married at Home with Wedding Supper
Fr des Wey reports the marriage of Betz to Linnie Horn at the bride's parents residence in Creek Oct 1870. After the ceremony, guests offered congratulations and presents, followed by a sumptuous supper. Wishing them a smooth voyage and lasting prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr Des Wey
Priz—Vae Horn
Pnde
Epley Creek
Betz
Ase i Linnie
Iy Horn
A. K. Vin
Iodide Ammonia Liniment Praised For Burns And Cuts
Brooklyn readers report that Gillis & Co. Iodide Ammonia Liniment provides remarkable pain relief and healing for burns and minor cuts. A servant burned her hand, but after applying the liniment the pain eased quickly and she continued work. the couple intends to keep it on hand. The letter emphasizes its value beyond advertising and encourages others to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Messrs. Gillis & Co
W. Wallace Shaw
Pamphet
Dr. Giles
West Broadway
N. Y
Emimert & Burrell
Brilliant meteor sighted over city Monday evening
A very brilliant meteor was seen in this city about 7 o'clock Monday evening, drawing astonished looks from residents and witnesses who reported the remarkable aerial phenomenon across the night sky.
McCammon Pianos Grow In Local Trade
Mr F Brainard runs a thriving piano and music shop in town advertising McCammon pianos and other instruments. He touts the McCammon as the finest piano in the market and invites customers to call and see them.
Button novelty sale advertised at local shop
A small notice reports new Buttong novelties arriving at a local shop. The listing mentions recent stock updates with limited details and a specific storefront window display at the noted street address.
Ladies' and Children's Under Specialty Sale
A local sale item highlights Mrs. J. Bexgy offering ladies and children's undergarments in a specialty sale. Shoppers may find hosiery and related apparel items advertised by the boutique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bexgy
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Kocal Matters
George Maxwell
Beloit, Wi
Washington
Lincoln
Webster
Douglas and
Wright
J. G. Corrie
Clinton, Iowa
Frederic Bartlett
Royal Buckman, Esq
5. C. Buckman
City
John W. Neff
Chas. E. Scott
F.A. Read, Jr
Seeley
Miss Burnside
Washington D. C
East
The
Zion Episcopal Church
Excelsior Lodge No. 97
A. F
A. M
J. D. Diffenbaugh
H. D. Jenkins
Gospel Temperance Meeting
Temperance Hall
Moses R. Thompson Lodge
A.F
J. M. Bailey
J. F. Helm
Minneapolis, Minn
T. McNeill, Esq
James G. Blaine
Maine
Dubuque
Father Matthew Temperance Society
Great Union Band
Amboy
Russell Independent
Russell Co
Buena Vista
Rob’t Little
C. L. Shaffer
Sid. Webster
Mr. Dennison
C. C. Lathrop
Mercury
Grant
Asahel Senderson
Vlum Niver
Jo Daviess County
Michigan
Adrian Fair
N. D Bently
Woodmanse
Maurice Thompson
John A. Booe
Theo. McMechan
H P
J. A Bove
Eeevenes
T McMechan
Thompson
H Thompson
Belleville, Lil
F. L. Jones
Jones
Stephenson Street
Cedar Springs Farm
Alfred H
Stephenson
Judge Yy
Crow G. Cony
W. A. Steyn
Benson
J. Benson
Dirksen
A. Srey
Ang
Merch
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