Local Notables Return to Cornell and Fair Notes
Local Statters Oscar L Taylor Jr and others returned to Cornell. An oyster supper is set for next Friday at the Armory. Dr McCollister lectures at Babbock's Hall Ridott on Saturday Eve. Gen Kilpatrick spoke at the Fair Grounds. Emmett & Burrell showcased fine goods at the Fair. A sermon repeat is planned at Embury Church. Miss Emma Stoskoph returns to Wells College to resume studies. Compositor Harry Snyder joins the Cleveland Leader. Company C will drill and provide music at the oyster supper. Master Geo Munn leaves for Rochester University. S V Allen displayed notable photographic work at the Fair. The C O D Store featured a large corner display at the Fair. Munn and Scofield sue Hettinger et al for damages. Journal staff received visits from Sim on Greenleaf and W S Cobb. County Supt Krape’s annual report is in the supervisor proceedings. D Hoover, soap maker, showed a 1100 pound soap bar at the County Fair.
Oyster Supper Benefit For Drummer By Company C
Friday evening event hosted by Company C to aid their drummer injured at the Fair last week. Admission 25 cents includes supper. Also notes a baseball game on the Fair Grounds where White Stockings Ridott defeated Red Stockings Freeport 30 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company “C
White Stockings
Ridott
Red Stockings
Freeport
Fair Grounds
Neds
Illness noted for ex County Superintendent Potter
The report states ex County Superintendent Potter, principal of the Davis schools, is ill. Miss M. fk. Powderly has been assigned to the vacancy, ad interim, by the Board of Education. We hope for Mr Potter's speedy recovery.
Editor J. P. Reed Visits From Shell Rock
J. P. Reed, a former Journal of Office graduate, now editor and proprietor of the Shell Rock News, Shell Rock Iowa, reports a lucrative patronage. Temperance Two holds a choral service next Sunday at 4 PM with O C Lathrop and choirs from Second Presbyterian and First Methodist assisting. all are invited.
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J. P. Reed
Journal
Shell Rock
Iowa
Shell Rock Neves
Temperance Two
O. C. Lathrop
Second Presbyterian
First Methodist
Temperance Quartette
Fair displays and community events feature local goods
The county fair showcased Mesars W O Wright & Co boots and a crockery display by C H Little. Company C performed under Lieut Burrell. A new German Reformed Church will be dedicated September 28 with German morning and English afternoon services. The Pinafore Company drew poor houses. Miss A E Morlee exhibited oil paintings. An amateur artist praised for talent and enterprise. The Baltzly Truck, produced by Tobias Brubaker, is expanding operations at Taggarts shop and rapid orders signal future dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Street
Messrs
Tobias & Brubaker
Taggarts
Blue Front display wins blue ribbon at fair
Wim Walton of Blue Front staged one of the largest displays at the fair last week in Centennial. Under Lerch’s direction the lace curtains carpet silk curtains and dress goods drew an admiring crowd and earned a blue ribbon from the judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. Walton
Blue Front
Lerch
Sufferer Mrs C C Wilson Passes After Long Illness
Yesterday news spread that Mrs C C Wilson died after a long illness with final struggle at 11 o'clock Monday night. The funeral is set for 4 pm today at the family home. Also noted is a Shooting Club event at the Fair last Wednesday where L Z Farwell won gold with 23 of 25, closely followed by Will Waddington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Z. Farwell
Will Waddington
Parnell
Stevens
Waddington
Iall
Mills
Nose
Ixnowlton
Burchard
Burrell
Merrell
WCTU Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its annual meeting on Wednesday the 3d instant and elected officers including President Mrs F O Miller Vice Presidents from various church groups Secretary Mrs Emily V Keever Treasurer Mrs Sanborn Cor Sec Mrs L A Warner Finance Committee Mrs Stevens and Mrs Burchard Visiting Committee listed by ward with names including Mrs Bell Mrs Sanborn Miss Ann Swanzy Mrs Taggart Mrs Ford Mrs Wright and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
F. O. Miller
Pres
L.A. Warner
M. E
B.A. Bell
Embury
Fisher
Baptist Ch
Montelius
Salem
Rev. Bucks
Zion Ch
Giles
German Meth
Madlin
Emily V. Keever
Sanborn
Cor
L. A. Warner
Stevens
Burchard
Bell
Piersol
Ann Swanzy
Taggart
Ford
Wright
Geo
Archery contest at the Fair yields tight scores at range
At the Fair on Wednesday last the archery contest featured a neck and neck finish at 380 yards with Wiles 251? Knowlton 248 and Thomas 222 as top totals. At 40 yards Thomas faltered due to a weak bow yet finished third. overall scores list Wiles 251 Knowlton 248 Thomas 222 Wise 168 Stiles 167 Mayer 134 Richards 186 Rose 126 Shaffer 102 and others. A separate accident at the fair grounds injured Walter Brooks losing a leg after stepping onto a moving thresher. surgeons Buckley Mease and Caner performed the amputation above the knee and Brook’s condition is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Wiles
Knowlton
Thomas
Wise
Stiles
Mayer
Richards
Rose
Guiteau
Shaffer
Fair Grounds
Walter Brooks
W. G. & W. Barnes
Messrs. Barnes
Buckley
Mease
Caner
Young Brooks
The Railway Conductors Elect Officers for Division 25
At the annual meeting of Division No. 25 officers were elected for the ensuing year E Keyser C C Casford A C C KE B Carr Secy C Protextor Treas HH Greenfield Sr C of C C Banks Jr C of C C E Cross I B W Roe. Mr C E Gross chosen as delegate to the 12th annual Grand Division session in New York City October 7 proximo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Keyser
C. C
C. E. Gross
New York City
Proximo
Bentley Opens New Music Store With Wide Piano Stock
Mr H D Bentley reports strong public support after opening a new music store about thirty days ago. The shop carries a broad range of instruments including pianos from Haselton Bros Decker Son C D Pease Co and Christian Kurtzman. Bentley’s Chicago experience with Pelton Pomeroy informs buying, enabling competitive pricing. customers are advised to visit next to Knowlton's Bank before buying.
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H. D. Bentley
Bentley
Haselton Bros. Decker & Son
C. D. Pease & Co
Christian
Chicago
Pelton & Pomeroy
Knowlton’s
Death of an Old Citizen Isaac Stine 49
Isaac Stine of this city died suddenly on Thursday September 11 1879 after a period of paralysis and illness. He had lived here since 1852 and was a active local businessman. Funeral with Masonic honors was held Saturday. many friends mourn his loss and the community shares in their grief.
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Isaac Stine
Stine
Honorary Member Named for Rochester Drill Corps
Em Loyal Levi Munn is made an honorary member of Monroe Commandery No 12 Drill Corps at Rochester New York. The presentation is signed by Core officers GEO F Loper and THOMAS GLIDDON with date July 11 15879. An Oyster Supper is planned by Company C at their Armory Friday Sept 10 to aid drummer Walter Brooks injured at the fair grounds.
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Munn
Monroe Commandery
Rochester
N. Y
Loyal Levi Munn
Monroe
State of
New York
A. D
Alenians Display Fine Art At Fair In Elegant Craft Show
The Alenian Art Club presented china wood decorating panel pictures and other fine works at the Fair. Mrs E Allen won first prizes on all her entries including a superb writing desk and eighteen decorated pieces. Miss Aurand earned second as professional, while Mrs Bogar and Miss Etta Purinton won top amateur prizes.
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Alenian Art Club
E. Allen
Allen
Aurand
Bogar
Ladies' Literary Society Meeting Recap
The Ladies' Literary met in City Council rooms on Monday. Mrs. D S Bogar presented a memory based essay on the history of Egypt through Greece up to Christ's era, praised for clarity and breadth. Mrs. Kleckner led the history lesson, Mrs. McCall set a question for next week, and plans for Sept 15 were noted.
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Ladies’ Literary Society
Ladies’ Literary
City Council
D.S. Bogar
Egypt
China
Gaul
Carthage
Rome
Greece
Kleckner
McCall
Lathrop
Daily Herald
Marriages at New City Homes in September 1879
Marriages recorded include Wm. D. Bengelsdorff of Monroe Wisconsin marrying Anna Q. Hime of Freeport at the bride’s father's residence September 11 1879 by Rev D B Byers. Aaron Flickinger and Arminta Aurand wed September 14 1879 at the Lutheran Parsonage Babb’s Grove. Geo Henry Gibson of Chicago weds Martha J. Chamberlin of this city September 11 1879 by Rev G S Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengelsdorff—Hime
Y.C. Hime
D. B. Byers
Wm. D. Bengelsdorff
Monroe Wis
Anna QO. Hime
Freeport
Flickinger—Aurand
Babb’s Grovel
Aaron Flickinger
Arminta Aurand
Loran, Stephenson Co
Gibson—Chamberlin
G.8. Young
Geo, Henry Gibson
Chicago
Martha J. Chamberlin
Deaths Herbert dies after paralysis aged 74 in Oneco
William Herbert elder, born near London June 5 1905, emigrated to the United States in 1880. He lived in New York and Springfield before settling in Oneco Stephenson Co NL where he was a respected citizen. Funeral held January 12 at 10 am. The item includes an old anecdote about ceramics in Podger’s Corners.
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Herbert
Wm. Herbert
Squire Herbert
England
London
Episcopal Church
New York
Springfield
Oneco Stephenson Co
List of Letters Remaining Unclaimed in Freeport Post Office
Unclaimed mail as of two weeks ending Sept 16 listed by name including Mercer BH 2 Mackey David Martin Katie Moses Win McGill Win Mangin Katie Welsh Annie Windecker Mary. Advertised letters require claim with advertised letter notice posted by postmaster. Also ad text for Liniment endorsement by Rupert S Newton M D from New York with druggist sales and pamphlet offer.
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Freeport
Illinois
Mercer
Mackey
David Martin
Katie Moses
Win McGill
Win Mangin
Katie Welsh
Annie Windecker
Mary Acept
New York
Gites & Co
Rupert
Newton
M. D
W. 47Th Street
Dr. Giles
West Broadway
N. Y
Emmert & Burrell
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Oscar L. Taylor Jr. Jno, Collman
Jerome Boyer
Cornell
Armory
W. W. Louis
The
Lena Star
Mrs. Lewis
St Agnes Guild
Ada Webster
Dr. McCollister
Babcock’s Hall
Gen. Kilpatrick
Emmett & Burrell
G. S. Young
Embury Church
Emma Stoskoph
Wells College
Harry Snyder
Cleveland Leader
Chas. O. Bailey
Judge Bailey
Geo. Munn
L. L. Munn
Rochester University
8S. V. Allen
Munn and
Scofield
Messrs. Hettinger, Gund, Crain, Taylor and Baumgarten
Simon Greenleaf
Savanna Times
W. 8. Cobb
Fulton Journal
Krape
Mesars, W. O. Wright & Co
C. H. Little
Lieut
Josephine
Buttercup
Sir Joseph
A. E. Morlee
Ocean Beach
L. L. Munna
Geo. F. Loper
Thomas Gliddon
Emment Com, Recorder
Boston
Podger’s Corners
Diggins
Bohlen
Wm Barry
Sarah Canfield
John Durst
Peter F Diamond
Wm Fisher
Margaret Felt
Benji Kahl
Kicenee Oficeo
Bad Bamerica
Will Plonge
Ete Ie
Smith D
Atkins
WORAL
CS Rich &Co
WM. O. Wright & CO
Golden Boot
Jones
Sadie
Stephenson St
W. G. Barnes
Galena Ave
Carroll St
Ladie
Cras. H. Munn
Stephenson and Exchange Sts
C. G. Smith
J. H. Faringer
Golden Rio
Java
Rock Bottom
Gail
C. O.D. Star
Brewster
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