Local Matters Highlight Various Visits and Meetings Tonight
Hon James Shaw to speak at Opera House tonight. W W Lott builds a new house at Bridge and Walnut. Rev F P Cleveland back on streets. Mr Thomas French and family return from eastern trip pleased. Zion Episcopal Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Jas McCall Thursday at 2 PM. C C Lathrop and Gen Atkins greeted warmly at Orangeville last week. Debates on payments due and ongoing business. Temperance Hall filled for Rev D B Byers on Sunday. J Brown Taylor welcomes a girl born Friday. H C Cochran and P J Geib address Stephenson voters at Van Brocklin’s School House. H C Burchard and Gen S D Atkins at Sterling last Friday. Whiteside Republicans vow strong November showing. Temperance Hall services move to 4 PM Sundays. Mrs E F Runner invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James “G. Cochran
P. J. Geib
Stephenson County
van Brocklin’s
Ploveence
Orangeville
Lathrop
Smith D. Atkins
Oneco
Jas
W. VanMatre
Morgan VanMatre
Nathaniel Walton
Aaron Wohlford
Barnabus Trinds
Education and Knowledge
Bradshaw
Thomas Rote
Stephen Wagner
A. Krape
Ada Cadwell
B. Musser
William N. Barnes
Local notices and community brief from the Journal
The sign erected by H Mc Phillips for Centennial Clothing House is praised as a creditable work by Chas G Smith of Exchange street. Nellie Sanborn dies of diphtheria and other family members are ill. J D Spencer of Florence visits and renews his Journal subscription after reporting a 500 bushel early rose potato yield per 1.5 acres at 55 to 60 cents per bushel. Dr Jewett arrives as pastor of the First Al t Church replaces Dr F L Cleveland, with warm community support urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. McPhillips
Centennial Clothing House
Opera House
Chas. G. Smith
Exchange Street
J. D. Spencer
Florence
Spencer
Stephenson
FL. Cleveland
First
Al.t
Freeport
Jewett
Clergy moves and industry change in local notices
Dr BP Clevchard longtime pastor of First M Church resigns to serve Batavia. Embury MME Church retains Rev FLA Hardin. Carr Sulky Plow factory to move from town. Easter firm Chicago buys, keeps production in Sycamore with Easter remaining locally.
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BP, Clevchard
Batavia
Methodist
Embury MM. E. Church
Fla. Hardin
Easter
J.D. Easter & Co
Chicago
Sycamore
PERSONAL NEWS FROM THE EASTERN TOURING SET
Mr and Mrs L T Lemon and Mr and Mrs C F Bentley return from the East. Mr and Mrs C B Bidwell with Miss Flora Guiteau and Miss Lizzie Prentice depart for Philadelphia and other Eastern cities. J P Easter and wife depart for the North Western route to visit Eastern cities and the Centennial. Sadie Buckman leaves for Philadelphia then Brooklyn for the winter. Judge Purinton and wife and Miss Dewalt head to the Centennial. Mrs Oscar Taylor and son return home from the East and Exposition. Mrs Chamberlain of Keokuk visits. John Burrell of Emmett Burrell reports a good Centennial time. John A Martin returns from the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Lemon
C. F. Bentley
C. B. Bidwell
Flora Guiteau
Lizzie Prentice
Philadelphia
J. P. Easter
Chicago
Northwestern
R.A
Sadie Buckman
Belshazzar to Be Produced by Choral Union
Prof McCosh has arranged with J A Butterfield for Belshazzar by the Choral Union on December 6 and 6. Books will be issued soon, parts assigned, and rehearsals begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCosh
J. A. Butterfield
The
Choral Union
Go to Opera House Tonight for State Senator Speech
The article reports Jere Pattison speaking at the Opera House about his soldier sympathy and bonds investments, contrasting with his 1864 stance and real estate purchases. It notes the supposed switch from bonds to property, criticizing his wartime patriotism and alignment with the peace-on-any-terms Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Jere Pattison
Jere
Stephenson County
Burchard
Buttere
Chicago
Turner Hall Meeting Clarifies Political Questions
The Monitor reports Ian I. Burcuarn addressed Turner Hall and refutes claims by Mr BorcuarpD that he asserted a right to drink liquor and beer at will. Burchuard maintained he spoke only on political questions between the Democratic and Republican parties.
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Turner Hall
Ian I
Burcuarn
Borcuarpd
Burchuard
Temperance editor Giles visits Rockford Monitor
The Rockford Register quotes the Treeport Monitor editor W T Giles visiting Rockford and defending a paradoxical platform that blends temperance, Godliness, and democracy. The piece mocks the fusion as a strange mix and questions loyalty between Tilden and temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Giles
Monitor
W.T. Giles
Treeport
Tilden
Temperance
Rockford Register
Now Minister Opens Pastoral Work at First M E Church
Dr A W Jewett recently appointed minister began his duties with a sermon on prayer as the mainspring of religion. He urged pastors to pray earnestly for conversions and for the gospel to have free course, stressing faith, repentance, and pastoral care for the flock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Jewett
Paul
Christ
Isaiah
Sunday School Convention Opens in Dixon With Three Day Program
The third annual First District Sunday School Convention for seventeen northern counties will meet in Dixon on November 1 to 3. Officials urge county and township representatives to attend with entertainment arranged for those who RSVP to Ira W. Lewis. The program features opening exercises by Rev. D. F. Carnahan, a slate of praise meetings, Bible readings, lessons on teaching to reach, and addresses by M. C. Nazard and Dr. John Williamson, among others. Names of participants from several counties are listed as part of the extensive agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disinois
Dixon
Ira W. Lewis
D. F. Carnahan
Samuel Fallows
D.D
G. W. Sharp
E. Payson Porter
John O. Foster
A. S. Merrifield
Amboy
B. F. Jacobs
Rev
A. Bushnell
Wilber F. Crummer
The
Conscience
Sam
Waltz
Heart
Ezek
L. A. Trowbridge
John Fairbanks
M. C. Nazard
John Williamson
E. M. Battis
George Partridge
St. Louis
J. G. Terrill
I. ©. DeMotte
Bloomington
John V. Farwell
L. C. Cooper
M.C. Hazard
Stephenson County Sunday School delegates named
By the Stephenson County Sunday School Convention delegates to the Dixon Convention were appointed. Named were Joseph Scott I Kleckiner F Bolender John Epley Miss Kate Miller Mrs F O Miller I F Kleckner County Superintendent Freeport Oct 23 1876.
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Stephenson County
Joseph Scott
I. Kleckiner
F. Bolender
John Epley
Kate Miller
F. O. Miller
I. F Kleckner
Freeport
Democratic Ridott meeting stirs party lines and fumbles
A detailed account of a Ridott Democratic gathering on the 18th features J C G Kean and Hon E L Cronkrite lecturing amid rebuke of Republicans, Know Nothing charges, and Tilden advocacy. Nearby Orangeville and Oneco notes highlight local visits, hall progress, new homes, and schoolhouse upgrades.
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Ridott
J. C G. Kean
Dominick “Settin
E. L. Cronkrite
Columbiad
TION
J. C. Kean
Kean
Republican Party
U. S. Senate
Tilden
Tammany Ring
R. R
Canal Rings
Cronkrite
Major
Barton
Carey
Resolutions of Respect for Marcus Montelius
The Buckeye Mutual Insurance Company board records the death of Marcus Montelius Esq., who served as member and president. The resolutions express regret, praise his faithfulness in duties, note life’s brevity, extend sympathy to his family, and authorize publication in county papers. Signed by William Wagenhall president and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye VII. Company
Marcus Montelius
Buckeye Mutual Insurance Company
Earth
Montelius
William Wagenhall
Go. I. Domareyer
Sec
F. Bolender
Joan B. Angle
William Shhipee
Saferus Snyder
Mass Meeting To-Night Warns Of Political Maelstrom
An editorial urges Republicans to oppose the rebel Democratic party seen as a threat to national supremacy. It decries threats, intimidation, and violence to suppress Black voters and defends the Constitution and American liberty. It warns that if Tilden wins, free America would be mocked by nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Jeff Bavis
Lee
Tocsin
Free America
J. Tilden
Unclear voter query on payments to Pattison and Caspar Butz
In reply the text states no payment for wine or beer by H C Bure on any other occasion and asserts Pattison support is evident. The fragmentary note reflects a political exchange asking if a Freeport figure settled drinks, concluding refusal to pay.
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Casper Butz
Freeport
H.C. Bure
Pattison —Jronitor
Thermore
Presbyterian Church of Ville to be dedicated Sunday
Cedarville hosts the dedication of the Presbyterian Church of Ville on Sunday October 29 1876 with services to commence at an early hour. Attendees urged by building committeeman John Wright and Jacob Lats hat notice invites all to attend in Cedarville on October 23 1876.
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Presbyterian Church
Warren County Ente Starts at Woodburn
Jno B Gaines Esq launches a new paper in Warren County at Woodburn. The publication, described as a spicy sheet, promotes its politics and positions itself as a local voice in County rectory fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. B. Gaines, Esq
County Rectory Fame
Warren County Ente
Woodburn
Warren County
Dakota Items From The Community News Note
Keck and family, Orlin, J Clingman and A Winterswhom report a pleasant time. Rev J M Conlee, recently in the M E Church pulpit, returns from trips for three years and goes to land. He carries the goodwill of all classes. Dakota schools opened near October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keck
Orlin
J. Clingman
A. Winters
J. M. Conlee
M. E
Porous Porcelain Kettle Mix Up in Detroit Store
A Detroit clerk is challenged by a customer who misnames a porcelain kettle as a porous kettle. The exchange ends with the customer paying pennies for the porcelain item and the clerk reflecting on class differences and authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
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Local Matters
Jas. Shaw
W. W. Lott
Bridge and
Walnut Streets
Rev. F. P. Cleveland
Ife
Thomas French
Ladies Aid Society of Zion Episcopal Church
McCall
C.C. Lathrop
Gen. Atkins
Temperance Hall
D. B. Byers
Jie
J. Brown Taylor
2D National Bank
H.C. Burchard
D. Atkins
Sterling
Whiteside
E. F
G. Sanborn
Nellie
T. L. Carey
Lena
Bethleham
Robbie Barnes
Dakota
Republican Committee
Republican National Countryp
Washington
Republican National Comm
Vermont
Colorado
US States
Ohio
Indiana
Frau
Z. Chandler
R. CG. McCormick
Bly
Detiot Press
Ef L. BM. Devore ‘Reeport
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