Preaching at Embury M M EB Church Thursday night
Notes from Embury M M EB Church announce preaching at 7 44 o clock on Thursday night. Also listed are local items: death of Henry Ohl age 43 in city last Wednesday, sympathy offered to his family. Stephenson County Grange meets Oct 3 at 10 AM in Court House. Lorenz Seuffert sells west half of Florence township farm to H Campen for 8000 dollars. no buildings on the tract. First Presbyterian scholars plan a supper Sept 26 to fund Mich Ito a Japanese student at Woodstock with museum of Centennial curiosities. tickets 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ohl
Stephenson County Grange
Court House
W. M. F. B. Walker
Lorenz Seuffert
Florence Township
H. Campen
First Presbyterian Church
Michitaro
Woodstock, Jr
Bold Robbery At Pleasant Street Residence
Yesterday morning between 10 and 11 a.m. the residence of Ienry Thomas Esq on Pleasant Street between Elk and Blackhawk was entered and robbed of about $60. Mrs. Thomas was away at a neighbor's and returned within ten minutes. The scene suggested that intruders familiar with the home carried out the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ienry Thomas
Pleasant Street
Elk and Blackhawk
County Supervisors Print Proceedings in All Papers
The Supervisors awarded the printing of their proceedings to the JOURNAL and contracted for supplements in leading county papers at county expense. Papers will fold and distribute, expanding reach beyond a single outlet at a small cost. Rev F P Cleveland quoted Psalmnav and urged spiritual discernment of sacred matters. John Chapman from Butler county Iowa visited Freeport reporting crops were light but corn generally good and advising buying land while prices are down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chapman
Butler County
Iowa
Parkersburg
Freeport
Fair Grounds Busy With Preparations For Success
A visit to the Paiy Grounds yesterday forenoon showed a bustling scene with varied articles in place from a reaper to a fine-tooth comb. The new buildings look commodious and neat after painting, the track is in splendid condition, and pens and out-buildings have been erected for exhibitors. The President and Directors lead a large supporting force, weather looks favorable, and the fair is hoped to be financially and attendance wise a success for Stephenson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paiy
Stephenson County
Red Stockings Triumph in Thrilling Nine Inning Battle
At Taylor's Driving Park the Red Stockings and Janesville Mutuals played a full ten innings. After trailing 11 to 2 in the third, the Reds surged back with nine runs in the seventh and three in the tenth to win 18 to 15. The lengthy game featured seven whitewashes, strong hitting by McCosh and Flynn, and a 3 hour duration. The report also notes prior wins over Lanark and previews an upcoming Fair Grounds game amid comment on wet weather and local crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Stockings
Janesville
Mutuals
Reds
Janesille
Janesvilles
Freeport
E. Leckley
Ffefej
Morrisey
Deere
Edwards
Hathaway
Cree
McCosh
Red Stocking
Munals
Ned Stockings
Sox
Leckley
Leslie
Brownlee
Lanark Boys
Fair Grounds
Bible Society Anniversary Held in Freeport
The 27th Stephenson County Bible Society anniversary gathered Sept 10 at First Presbyterian Freeport with John Coates presiding. A three member committee nominated officers for the year. reports from Secretary and Treasurer approved, funds directed to the Parent Society, and Rev C Foster praised for county labors. Officers named John Coates president Richard Bickenbach secretary M. V. Evson treasurer. Life members elected, audit committee named, 150 Bible Records ordered for branch societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. C. Foster
John Coates
Richard Bickenbach
M. V. Bb. Evson
GC. W. Brown
I. F. Kleckner
Brewster
L. L. Munn
W. T. Dorward
F. P. Cleveland
Frank Woodbury
Rockford
Richard Bickenbagcn
Personal travel notices for local residents
J. M. Smith Esq starts East on a Tuesday morning and will spend weeks in Pennsylvania before visiting the great exposition. Mr. and Mrs. Thos D Wilcoxon returned to the city last Friday to a chorus of well wishes. Mr. and Mrs. J Lemon departed for the Centennial last evening for a several week trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Smith, Esq
Pennsylvania
Thos. D. Wilcoxon
J. . Lemon
Ministers Convene Annual Evangelical Forum in Salem Church
The Evangelical Church of Freeport District ministers will hold their annual convention at Salem Church starting Tuesday morning September 26 at 9 o'clock. The annual sermon will be preached Monday evening by Rev. D. B. Byers, Presiding Elder. All are invited to attend the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association
Evangelical Church of Freeport
Salem
Byers
Freeport District
Evangelical Association
Salem Church
C, Scimucker, Sec’y
Printers To Host Dancing Party At Hettinger Hall
A number of city printers announce a dancing party at Hettinger's hall next Thursday evening Sept 21. An invitation is extended to all with aims of a pleasant event. Admission is 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettinger's Hall
Wedding Bells At East M. E. Church In Northville
The tale recounts the marriage of Jackson H. Hiller and Lizzie L. Oyler at Embury M. E. Church last Wednesday at 8 30 PM in a full church. Officiated by Rev. D. S. McCosh, the couple left for North and Decorah Iowa before settling in their new home, with a lavish reception and gifts from many friends including L. Z. Farwell and numerous local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embury M. E
Jackson H. Hiller
L. Z. Farwell
Lizzie L. Oyler
Geo. W. Oyler
Mary B. Oyler
Julia J. Hiller
Will Woolsey
Winona
Minn
John G. Oyler
H. A. Swanzey
F. A. Read, Jr
Geo. M. Sheetz
D. 8. McCosh
F. A. Hardin
Washington Street
Mary Oyler
Miss Jiller
Terpsichore
Callie Pritchard
North
Decorrah
Iowa
Harry and
W.L. Messie
Charles H. McNammara
Middleditch
Resolutions from Winneskick Lodge on Henry Ohl death
Winneskick Lodge No 30 I O O F passed condolences for Henry Ohl a member. The resolution honors his prompt service to duties and devotion as a citizen neighbor husband and father. It expresses sorrow sympathy and asks for publication and record inclusion. Also notes sermon by Rev Hr D Jenkins and ministerial meeting of Freeport District Evangelical Association with services invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneskick Lodge No. 30
Henry Ohl
M. E. Newcomer
Dmcuartr
J. J. Cornelius
Stephenson County Sunday School Convention Schedule
The Stephenson County Sunday School Convention will be held at the First Methodist Church in this city on October 4 and 5. An interesting programme has been arranged and all friends of Sunday Schools are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
M. FE
Friends of Sunday Schools
Broad's Inkstand Promises Novel Demonstration Next Week
Mr Broad presents eight magic inkstands on the table with a promise to explain their peculiarities and advantages next week. He invites all to Broad's to see and judge for themselves followed by a temperance lecture by Nev Wardell on August 20 titled Alcoholic Rat Trap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nev. J. Wardell
North-West German Conference convenes in Em bury
The North-West German Conference of the M. E. Church meets in Em bury on Thursday August 28 with Bishop Bowman presiding, bringing together regional congregations for proceedings and religious rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Embury
Bowman
The Presidential Campaign and the North
A political pamphlet warns that the Democratic victory would bring iron rule and rebel cruelty. It portrays the North facing slaveholders, traitors, and the danger of mercy toward rebels, urging intelligent voters to reject the Democratic ticket or face dire financial and social consequences.
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Ephor
Democratic
Delegation Heads East for Centennial Exhibition
On Tuesday morning the 12th inst delegation of Senaites left for the Centennial and regions of the East. The travelers include GW Crotzer now of Kansas Andrew Cro zer My Mrs J T Jeamon Mr We Bike Mr Silas Kiester and Miss Mattie Stoddard The party plans to be away for several weeks and wishes the Star readers a pleasant time with no accidents and to check space No 1164 in the Centennial Newspaper Exhibition pavilion Lena Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GW. Crotzer
Kansas
Andrew Crotzer
J.T. Jeamon
We? Bike
Silas Kiester
Mattie Stoddard
Cour
Lena Star
Van Dyke Obituary of a 93-Year-Old Pioneer
Mr. John Yan Dyke aged 93 died at the home of his son-in-law near Ridott on Sunday September 17. One of the county’s oldest settlers, he came from Union County Pennsylvania in 1843 and raised nine children. He was the father of Mrs J. W. and Mrs O B Munn of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dyke
Jacob Irvin
Ridott
John Yan Dyke
Union Co
Mal Dyke
J. W
O. B. Munn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Embury Ry
Board of Supervisors
Republican Party
Temperance Hall
H. D. Jenkins
D. A. Knowlton, Jr
Mr. Knowlton
Perdition
HLLER
A. V. Thomas
Peoria
D.T. Weld
C. E. Scott
Jennie
Geo. Blaisdell
Tierney
A. H. Barshinger
Frank Taggart
Wm. Trembor
W. W. Moore
Fred Taylor
Clymer
Forreston
Shakespeare
Rose Sheetz
T. J. Oyler
Blackhawk
Col. Mulock
Lizzie M. Russell
Sherbondy
Hr. D. Jenkins
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