Local matters and events in Freeport area
The Grand Jury finished its labors returning twenty indictments. Acknowledgments were given to Alexander Watson for a basket of apples. Gen S D Atkins to address Warren citizens from a Republican view next Monday. A birth reported in the Kleckner household. Isaac Stine returned from Centennial with a full stock of clothing. The Ste p henson County Bible Society held its 27th annual meeting. full report next week. A Grange picnic is planned near Orangeville on September 16. County Fair directors allow 10 cent schoolchildren at all times during the fair. Prof A A Griffith addressed Galena on current political issues. Centennial relics suggested for fair display. W T Union ladies plan an excursion to Rockford on September 15. Freeport Fire Department annual review September 21 at 1 30 PM.
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Stephenson County Bible Society
1St Presbyterian Church
Freeport
FP. J. Mippiephen
Helicon Band to Perform Two Open Air Concerts This Week
The Helicon Band schedules two outdoor concerts this week with shows Thursday evening at the Cowt House and Saturday evening at the Brewster house. An agent will call on citizens for monthly subscriptions, and the band will fulfill their contract to the letter.
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Helicon
Cowt House
Brewster House
Young melon patch sneak threatened with harsher sting
The article warns local youths who have been stealing from a melon patch and an orchard that they are known. It notes punishment may be harsher next time and mentions arrangements with Capt. Wm. Polk to canvass city and county for subscriptions, advertising, and job work for the JOURNAL. Polk will visit subscribers and collect dues, seeking support from friends of the JOURNAL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Polk
Capt. Polk
Friends of the Journal
Local corn supplier plans weekly door deliveries in Freeport
Mr ILD. Dowse is near completing arrangements to supply Freeport with lined corn ready for the table. He will lay out city routes and deliver to homes weekly. The first tip was made yesterday and the article is described as nice and reliable by witnesses.
Stephenson County Republican Central Committee Meeting
The Stephenson County Republican Central Committee will meet at the Chairman Gen Atkins office on Saturday at 1 30 P M for general consultation and important business. Full attendance is expected.
Personal visits and arrivals at the Journal
Capt John W Luke of Galena State's Attorney Jo Daviess County was in town on office business and renewed acquaintances at the Journal. Wm Rhodes Lena patron and Republican renewed his subscription for another year. Henry and Nadele Eastman Grant County Wis relatives of Mrs W Agney were en route to the Centennial visiting the Journal. Mr and Mrs J P Byerly left for the East and Centennial. Debbi Read returned from the Exposition in Philadelphia declaring it ren asme. C A Sheetz and daughter Emily Home from a year West movement, Maj G W Scofield in town with Mrs Scofield ill from ague. Capt Geo W Gordon Galena visited. John A Dodds of Mitchell Stevenson Co Pittsburgh paused by. B E Wilcox with Keith Gale renewed acquaintances. Thomas Watson and wife Neosha Kansas visiting relatives, pleased with their new home.
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John W. Luke
Galena
Jo Daviess County
B. EB. Wilcox
Keith & Gale
Wm. Rhodes
Lena
Henry
Nadele Eastman
Grant County
Wis
W. & Agney
J. P. Byerly
East
David Brubaker
Debbie” Read
Philadelphia
America
Colorado
G. W. Scofield
City
A H. Wise
Seven fires set in city last night amid arson bid
An overnight spree of seven fires struck multiple city locations. Barns belonging to Jesse Hunter and Thos Bowers suffered flames, while John Klapp’s barn was sparked. Lighthart’s hay press burned, loss estimated at 8000 dollars with 1400 insurance. A vacant house near Mechanic and ae streets caught fire. a hay stack near the Fair Grounds burned. Authorities urged swift justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Hunter
Lighthart
Mechanic Streets
Fair Grounds
Fall Meeting of the Freeport Driving Park Association
The regular fall meeting of the Freeport Driving Park Association will be held at J.B. Taylors Park on October 10 11 and 12 and promises to be a success.
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The
Driving Park Association
Freeport Driving Park Association
J.B. Taylor's Park
Weather Notes From 1878 Observations
Extract from Jim’s weather records as provided by D. Kent shows June July and August averages at noon for 1873 1874 1875 1876 with figures indicating 1874 was the hottest summer by about 25 to 26 degrees compared with 1876. Noted hot day in 1873 around June 25 and July 31 1876 rainfall totals from January to September 289 inches and August rainfall about 144 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Kent
Jim
Sumners
Janu
Annual Report of the Freeport Temperance Union 1876
The Freeport temperance union presents a yearly recap of 48 prayer meetings, a 180 member society with 15 new additions, and a 370 member junior temperance group. It notes 96 auxiliaries to the State Union, five mass meetings with speeches by Arthur Mitchell, J P Jones, Mrs Willing, Mrs Foster, and others, and the creation of a Juvenile Temperance Union. A Temperance Hall and Reading Room were dedicated, saloons were visited to distribute tracts, and faith-based appeals urged cessation of drinking. The secretary thanks editors for publishing notices and urges continued weekly attendance, asserting faith in divine supply of funds and urging members to stay engaged.
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The
C. J. Union
Freeport
Friends of Temperance
State Union
Arthur Mitchell
Cedarville
J. P. Jones
Jennie F. Willing Pres
State Temperance Union
J. Ellen Foster
Clinton
Iowa
Mer
Chicago
Stabeck
Davis
Mary and
Jennie Pattison
Mary Holder
Cyrus Kryder
Union
W.C. T. Union
Reform Club
W. Temperance Union
F. O. Miler
W.tp. Union
Reunion of the 02d Hs. Vols Held in Oregon Illinois
The 02d Illinois Volunteer Infantry reunion took place in Oregon Ogle county on Monday. Maj. R. M. A. Hawk from Mt. Carroll spoke as the day’s orator delivering a fine address. Numerous members gave brief speeches as well as members from other groups. About 200 to 300 regiment members attended along with many from other organizations. Oregon’s patriotic ladies hosted all with generous hospitality. The 1877 annual meeting is set for Lena on September 4.
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Oregon
Ogle County
R. M. A. Hawk
Mt. Carroll
Lena
Pulpit Talk by Rev. Woodbury at First Presbyterian
Rev. Mr. Woodbury of Rockford preached at the First Presbyterian Church on Sabbath. He cited 2 Corinthians 4 16 18 about outward decay yet inward renewal and the higher life in Paul and Christians. He spoke of trials producing eternal glory and held the discourse to be masterly and instructive.
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Mr. Woodbury
Rockford
First Presbyterian Church
Paul
Death by own action of Mr George Bixler
Mr George Bixler of the Shannon Lanark area committed death by own action last Saturday by stabbing himself through the heart with a knife. Report cites a personal crisis after it was learned that sundry notes he cashed at Shannon, and that Lanark and Freeport notes were forgeries.
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George Bixler
Shannon
Lanark
Freeport
First Class Ball Expected as Lanark Visit Arrives
The Lanark club has re formed a strong nine and will play the Freeport Red Sox on Thursday at 2 PM. A new home lineup will be presented under the New Organization after purchasing rights and privileges from the old group. The team plans a southern tour around the 19th lnst for about two weeks. Carriages admitted free, entrance 25 cents.
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Lanark
Freeport Red Sox
Lnst
Lanarks
Correspondence on Old Settlers Meeting Address Length
Editor journal at fault argues that readers misread the Old Settlers address timing and content. The writer defends a 25 minute reading, condemns high land debt and mortgage burdens, citing steep interest rates and party to the laborer robbed by lenders.
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Old Settlers
Old Settlers Meeting Address Sparks Debate Over Extortion Phrase
A murky remark about excluding an address at an Old Settlers gathering prompts discussion on whether extortion in domestic affairs belongs in home hobby discourse. The exchange hints at tension over acceptable topics and public dialogue at local meetings.
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Old Settlers
Coal Ring Breakup Lowers Prices Boosting Industry
Excitement in the East over the breakup of a vast coal monopoly has reduced coal prices, aided by a large sale at Hanoversquare New York on the 29th. Prices ranged from 2.75 to 3.50 per ton, with stove coal at 3.00 to 3.80. Buyers from across the country attended as several rail and coal companies sold out. The shift promises higher consumption and a revival in business, possible iron furnace activity, and improved living warmth for the public.
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Hanover Square
New York
Delaware and Hudson Canal Co
Delaware, Lancaster & Western R. R. Co
Philadelphia & Reading R. R. Co
Pennsylvania Coal Co
New York Unveils Lafayette Statue and City Gossip
From New York Special Correspondent Sept 6 1876 the city unites to unveil a Lafayette statue in Union Square a France gift for aid during the Franco Prussian conflict amid speeches music cannon and praise. The note ends with local humor on statues and a rumor of a party ticket change involving Comptroller Green in state politics.
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New York
Lafayette
Union Square
Republic of France
Deutchland
Prussia
Wm. N. Seward
Madison Park
Humboldt
Helmbold
Pdemocrats
Comptroler
Green
Seymour
Unlan
Political letter from Indianapolis nephew predicts Republican win
A letter dated September 3, 1876 from Indianapolis says Hayes and Wheeler gain ground and will carry Indiana by an overwhelming majority. It notes a May city election where Democrats held power, reformed a debt from 900,000 to 31,600,000, and doubled local taxes, while Republicans then won by 4,500. The writer warns of high taxes and fraud when Democrats control.
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Hayes
Wheeler
Hon Emory A Storrs at the Opera House Friday Evening
Society pages report Hon Emory A Storrs will speak at the Opera House Friday evening. Town residents are invited to attend the public event hosted by local society leaders and civic groups.
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Emory A. Storrs
Opera House
Daring Bank Robbery at Northfield injures workers
Special telegram reports eight armed men attacking the First National Bank in Northfield Rice County at 2 pm. Three entered the bank, Taywood was killed, cashier and clerk shot at, town residents aided. Two robbers killed, others fled on horses, only nickels taken. 61 detectives dispatched. rumor of arrests noted.
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Inter Ocean
Sr. Paul
Minn
Northfield
Rice County
First National Bank
Dundas
A. E. Bunker
Frank Wilcox
Taywood
Bunker
Wilcox
Breckinridge Welcomes Old Flag After Rebellion
In Minnesota Johm C Breckinridge led a military company parading with the American flag. He watched the banner spread in the breeze, raised his hat to the stars and stripes, and exclaimed that it is the old flag after all. He said he would not fight under any other flag after four years in rebellion, and he remains unhung.
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Johm C. Breckinridge
Minnesota
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Board of Supervisors
Journal
Alexander Watson
Gen
S D. Atkins
Warren
Kleckner
Isaac Stine
Star Clothing House
Grange
Cedarville Grove
Orangeville
A. A. Griffith
W. ©. T. Union
Reading Room
John A. Dodds
Mitchell, Stevenson & Co
Pittsburgh
B. E. Wilcox
Thomas’ Watson
Neosha
Kansas
New-York
Atlanta
Youn Wilkeshoot
Potomac
Julge Arrington
Springfield
Commonwealth
M. J. Westmoreland
Liberty
Nero
Brutus
Vermont
Albany Postoffice
Albany
N. Y
Indianapolis
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