Local Notices and Community Highlights 1876
Donations to Rev. J N Soule of Florence praised as a success with about 75 cash receipts reported. Frank W Shearer relocates from Rockford to Sioux Falls Dakota after selling his store. Terpsichorean Club plans renewed socials. Buckeye resident Joseph Matter reports an apple 13 inches in circumference and weighing 17 02. New carrier begun for JOURNAL. Public sale of Henry Burrell set for Tuesday Oct 24 1876 at 10 AM with personal property to be sold regardless of farm result. Two men fined in Rockford for throwing stones at Hayes and Wheeler Marching Club, condemned as poor political tactic. Third Annual Sunday School Convention of First District Illinois to be held at Dixon Nov 2 and 8 with entertainment for those sending names to Ira W Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Burrell
Illinois
Dixon
Novemist
2Nd
Ira W. Lewis
Ayes and Wheeler Minute Men to Parade Wednesday
Ayes and Wheeler Minute Men assemble at their armory on Wednesday evening October 18 at 7 30 for parade duty. full attendance urged by Captain O L Williams.
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Wheeler
O. L. Williams
Sermon Explores Wicked Foot and Security Rock
Rev H D Jenkins spoke on last Sabbath morning using the verse Their foot shall slide in due time. He argued the wicked will stumble despite seeming security as he delivered a first rate discourse to attentive listeners in honest hearts.
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H. D. Jenkins
Rally at Buckeye and Western Union directors named
A political meet at the Town house Buckeye featured C C Lathrop and Floyd Mynard addressing a large audience amid applause. A stockholders meeting of Western Union Railroad Company re elected the old board with Alexander Mitchell as president and 8 G Merrill as vice president for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Lathrop
Buckeye
Wheeler
Floyd Mynard
Western Union Railroad Company
Milwaukee
Alexander Mitchell
S.S. Merrill
John W. Cary
Jians Crocker
J. J. Mitchell
John Plankinton
John Johnston
Gurnee
New York City
Fuller
Racine
Wm. Shannon
Republican Mass Meeting at Rock Grove
The Republicans held their first public meeting at Rock Grove on Tuesday evening with speakers J S Cochran C Lathrop and Dr Snyder. The school house was filled and applause indicated strong support for the party as Fall nears. Coal and stoves advertised by local dealers are mentioned in a brief promotional interlude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Grove
Messrs. J.S. Cochran
C. Lathrop
Dr. Snyder
Stephenson County
Personal notices from Joliet and Freeport scene
Revs J Giffen and H D Jenkins attend synod session in Joliet. J & Fisher of Dakota Republicans visited Saturday. Thanks to Dr Cary Lena for pleasant call. James I Neff returned from the East pleased with his trip. Miss Susie Wood and Miss Jennie Blasdell visiting Aurora. Crain family joyful at another daughter birth. Alexander Watson sends rosy apples to Journal office. Rev S A Tobias renews subscription, thanks for encouragement. W Armour state attorney Carroll County, active Republican, in town. Miss Sarah Hineline returns from the East, glad to be home in Freeport. Mr and Mrs Wm O Wright back from the East, Wright buys boots and shoes for fall. C A Sheetz left for the East to join wife and daughter at Centennial. Prof A A Griffith elocutionist heads East for readings and political tours. Solomon Ruthrauff renews Journal, builds new $3000 residence. H H Smith Polo educator visits, plans year’s rest and book-trade travel. Frank MacDowell, ex-Local, now Carroll County Gazette buyer, praised Republican. Lewis & McDowell firm wished long life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Wood
Aurora
Jennie Blasdell
House of Crain
J.A
Alexander Watson
Journal
S.A. Tobias
Evangelical Church
Shannon
W. Armour
Carroll County
Sarah M. Hineline
Old Freeport
Wm. O. Wright
A. A. Griffith
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Hayes
Wheeler
Solomon Ruthrauff
McConnell’s Grove
H. H.smith
The Cane Epidemic Among All Social Classes
A vivid spoof notes cane mania sweeping the land across all ranks from boot-blacks to preachers except editors who dread the weapon. It jokes that editors fear any man who wears a cane, while likening the weapon to biblical and historic murder tools, ridiculing editors’ vulnerability to a well-handled cane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sthick
Cain
Able
Crossing derailment at Racine depot injures passengers
On Monday a party of emigrants crossing the railroad track at Racine depot were disrupted as a separated train moved. A wagon between cars was demolished, occupants including women and children were thrown under wheels. A woman suffered a fractured collarbone and another a broken clavicle with minor injuries.
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Racine
Freeport's Growth Prompts Factory Opportunities
Freeport is described as growing rapidly with new cottages and mansions on many streets. The piece urges manufacturers to relocate there, citing railroads and shipping access, and highlights Averill's Block shirt factory by Mrs. M. E. Hipple aiming to supply quality materials and customer satisfaction to bolster a thriving city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Fregort
Averill’s Block
M. E. Hipple
Temperance Meeting Highlights by G W P of Chicago
Mr T M Van Court spoke at Tem perance Hall on Sunday urging temperance as essential for individuals and communities. He linked whisky sales to crime and social decay and claimed seven of a thousand prisoners were alcohol related, praising the speaker for entertaining and instructing local citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. van Court
Chicago
Temperance Hall
Price and Wright Tie The Knot In Wisconsin Wedding
Louis H Price of D A McMillan Co and Miss Carrie Wright daughter of Dr T S Wright married on Wednesday evening the 4th at the Wright residence in Fond du Lac Rev Arthur Little officiated The couple will reside in Freeport Kalama 200 with gifts including a tea set a fine quilt and a Bussey cooking range The Journal joins in best wishes for their future and steady prosperity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Wright
T.S. Wright
Louis II. Price
Freeport
Arthur Little
Nellie Wright
C. I. Scott
Scott
Salem Church Quarterly Meeting Plan
Salem Church schedules a quarterly meeting with a communion service during the morning. Preaching on Friday and Saturday evenings. Presiding Elder Rev. D. J. Byers to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Church
D. J. Byers
Driving Park Association Fall Meeting At Freeport
The Freeport Driving Park Association held its fall meeting with strong racing yet poor finances due to weather and other adverse factors. The event saw a near-miss on the final day when Paul Walters’ Lady Star was fouled, Lady Turpin rider Turpin’s driver McLaughlin was fined for ahead of the score horse, and the winning horse was Ford Z. The meeting featured heats in several races, long scoring delays, and a rain postponement that shifted finish to Saturday.
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Driving Park Association
Freeport Driving Park Association
Paul Walters
Lady Star
Lady Turpin
Mclaughlin
Turpin
Walters
Walford Z
Wm. McLaughlin
J. B. Sturtevant
É Goldleaf
Roy Bush
Fat Walter
Pareene Olford
W. S. McLaughlin
Wees Phillips
Garfield E
A. Hammer
Bs Herod
Sucker State
Sleepy George
G. A. Smith
Frank Howard
Bs Buckshot
L.S. Buzz
Byg
Prince
James E. Hill
James A. Acker
Ellen
Illinois Bay
C.w.phillips
Ble
Minnie Een
West Union
Goldieaf
Bik
Slee Yeu
W. W. Hamilton
Olfo
Clifton
W. Phillips
C. Datt
Fra
Eeeaareenne
M. P. Beecher
James
R. A. Ellison
L. A. Kyle
Nellie
Goldleaf
Greeereseinte
Ole Walford Z
Garfie Pameesearne
Union Prayer Meetings and Grand Encampment Elections
Religious meetings were held in Temperance Hall on Sunday and Monday evenings with Rev Giffen of the Second Presbyterian Church leading and Rev Jenkins urging open participation. The Grand Encampment of the State I. C. O. F. met in Jacksonville. officers were elected and the assembly expressed gratitude to Grand Patriarch Jacob Krohn for his service.
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Union
Giffen
Second Presbyterian Church
Jenkins
Grand Encampment
Grand Lodge
State
Jacksonville
J. Krohn
Our City
Jacksonville Journal
Royal road to bring heavenly king to Ife city
The message urges lowering earthly pride to make room for the heavenly King in Ife. People may sing pray speak or shout in various ways as long as they help clear obstacles. Rev Schmucker of Salem Church led a reading from Saint John and urged all to push forward the ear of salvation. Union prayer meeting in the tall on Thursday morning from eight to nine.
Profit and Pleasure in Winter Reading Choices
Winter evenings bring long reading time and varied tastes. The Freeport Journal offers sections including Odds and Ends for spice and entertainment, for the Little Folks for children, For the Farmer for practical guidance, and Religious Reading for instruction. Reading the journal will improve mind and taste while informing readers about political men and issues.
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Freeport Journal
City man’s horse runs away injuring Mr Ienry Sherman
Sunday afternoon on Stephenson street Mr Ienry Sherman was thrown from a horseback by a runaway load carrying charse near Frank Black’s residence. He struck a tree fracturing his skull and the attending surgeon fears for his recovery.
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Ienry Sherman
Stephenson Street
Frank Black
Obituary of J and Dickey family members in 1844
On Oct 18 1844 J and Dickey Blairstown resident Miss M A Dickey and Miss Phebe S Dickey died suddenly in Iowa from internal injuries after a cutter accident. Phebe a Presbyterian member since youth, linked to Samuel Dickey elder, with funeral reflections on Christian hope. Also note death on Oct 17 of Mr J Van Dyke, another original member of the 2nd church, described as ripe.
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J. & Dickey
Blairstown
Low
M. A. Dickey
Presbyterian Church of
J. van Dyke
2Nd c
Change in Tilden Hendricks Club Surprises City
A New York Times report describes the Fift Ward Tilden and Hendricks Club shifting to support the Republican ticket after disillusionment with Democratic reform. About 800 members reorganized under C. T. Menzel, electing officers and pledging service to Hayes and Wheeler, with names removed from the banner.
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New York Times
Tilden and Hendricks Cams Club
Tam
Col
T. A. Merriman
Tammany Hall General Committee
Dem
Tilden Sendricks
Frederick A. Conkling
Hendricks
Tilden
Menzel
Sulli and
Bleecker Streets
Ing. C.T
R. E. Sprague
C.T. Menzel
John Fisher
Potter & Stymus
Higan
Hendri
Club
Ruther B. Stayes
William A. Wheeler
For Sale Blanchard Farm on isi Creek
Sale notice lists Blanchard farm on isi Creek with favorable terms offered by Mr Blanchard KxowL Ton 5k unclear details but indicates real estate listing with price and contact.
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Blanchard
Isi Creek
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Local Matters
J. N. Soule
Florence
Frank W. Shearer
Rockford
Sioux Fall
Dakota
Terpsichorean Club
Joseph Matter
Hayes and Wheeler Marching Club
Burchard & Scott
Matt. Brown
Jardner
J. Giffen
Joliet
J. & Fisher, Esq
Cary
Lena
James I. Neff
Frank MacDowell
Chicago Tribune
Hay
McDowell
Lanark and Vicinity
Lewis & McDowell
Louis H. Price
Pinkerton
Fond du Lac
Opera House
W. L. Sweeney
Rock Island
C. W.eaton
Parmington
Rh. W.G.S. W
Grand Lodge of the
United States
Samuel D. Crippin
W. G
Jacob Krohn
W. D. Kennedy
W. G. Sentinel
Gurtison
W. G. O. Sentinel
Jas. IT
Miller
W. CG. Marshal
Tilden and Hendricks
Anp Wheeler
New York Tribune
Tilden Hendricks Club
Hayes and
Hayes and Wheeler Club
Goo Iden
Bleeckerstratt
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