Local Gossip and Travel Notes From Dixon
Judge John V. Eustace of Dixon was in town Monday. Miss Lizzie Piper of Evanston visited friends and returned home. Mrs. Aspinwall of Corry Pa visited her sister Mrs. Wright for weeks and went home yesterday. A. B. Crandell of Freeport Business College won first penmanship prize at Warren Fair. Mrs. John W. Neff and Miss Iittie Mitchell, from Chicago, expected home tomorrow. Mr. L. K. Scofield left for Pittsburgh, then Missouri. Emmert and Burrell’s new storeroom nears completion. ready by month’s end. Salem Church Sunday School excursion and picnic next Saturday. Train leaves N W A R depot shortly after nine a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Piper
Evanston
A.B. Crandell
Freeport Business College
Warren Fair
John W. Neff
Iittie Mitchell
Chicago
L. K. Scofield
Pittsburgh
Missouri
Messrs. Emmert & Burrell
Salem Church
People and Travel Notes From Ottawan Era
Visitors Mrs. Thomas J Turner and Mrs Strawbridge of Ottawa Jas remain in town several weeks. Wm Walton, a dry goods merchant, is in New York buying fall stock. Wm A Stevens returned east with large fall stock arriving daily. A temperance sermon in Orangeville was postponed to October 3. Frederic Bartlett returned from the East to New Haven for studies. Board of Supervisors proceedings and a two-year jury list are in this issue. E B Winger received a Spanish order for windmills grinders and pumps. Leo Wolf will stay until mid November to close Star Clothing House then move to Louisville. A K Stibgen hosted a tea for about thirty. John M Shaffer sold his Monticello drug store and returns here. Chas H Little returns with Miss Kittie Klock. Mrs Wim Wright of Harlem sent two apples to the office. One weighs 1 lb 5.5 oz, the other 1 lb. largest circumference 14 3/4 and 13 inches. Any better?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo. Wolf
Louisville
Star Clothing House
Editor Capron Visits Valley County Journal Staff
Mr Joseph H W Capron editor of the Valley County Journal Old Nebraska was in town over Sunday visiting friends He was at one time an employe of this office and his evident prosperity and success is noted Mrs D S Rohrer hosted a delightful tea for her lady friends on Saturday evening Despite disagreeable weather a large number attended and enjoyed handsome entertainment.
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A. K. Stibgen
Stephenson Street
Joseph H W. Capron
Valley County Journal
Old
Nebraska
Capron
D.S. Rohrer
Sterling Fair Fails to Prize Hose Contests
Bis City firemen returned home disgusted after Sterling fair admission receipts were deficient and weather and mismanagement caused the prize hose company contest to be canceled. The piece blames Sterling for poor fair organization.
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Bis City
Sterling
Carroll County Fair Opens with Free Entry for Firemen
The Carroll County Fair begins Tuesday September 28 1880. Secretary Don R. Frazier announces removal of the ten percent entry fee for competing fire companies and states that firemen in uniform may enter the grounds free of charge.
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Carroll County
Don R. Frazier
Illinois Central special train to State Fair Springfield
The Illinois Central Railway runs a special train from Freeport at 7 a.m. Tuesday September 28 arriving in Springfield at 5 p.m. return tickets valid through October 4. The excursion promises ample accommodations and no coach shortages. Officials report many entries and anticipate the grandest state fair exhibition ever. Round trip rate is 84.
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Illinois Central R. R
Springfield
Freeport
Brock Buys Additional Interest in Leadville Mine
Mr E F Brock returned from Leadville Colorado after considering a sale offer. He instead purchased an additional interest in the Wino na mine, where rich silver bearing galena and sulphurets have been found. Reports note ore assays from samples totaling 185 and 129 ounces of silver per ton, with vein width indicating solid sulphurets and galena. The item also references other local mining activity and near by claims, including the Little Eddie lode and Amazon and Fidela extensions. The piece closes with a notice of the Stephenson County Sunday School Association annual meeting and program at Lena September 28–29, 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Brock
Leadville
Colo
Alicante
Winona
L. Z. Farwell
EB. F. Brock
I. C. Ewing
Luce
Henry E. Wood
Tennessee Park
Yankee Hill
S. F. Spencer
Chicago Company
National Mining and Milling Company
Stephenson County S
Stephenson County Sunday School Association
Presbyterian
Lena
Local couple wed as rain dampens picnic plans
Miss Hattie M. Stine and Elias Oettinger wed at the bride’s mother home in a ceremony led by Rev. Mandeville. District events include a Baptist picnic rained out, a Hettinger’s Hall fair with Catholic church prizes, and a county Board of Supervisors visit to the poor farm praising Superintendent J. B. Reisinger. Excursion agent J. F. Merry promotes trips to Springfield and New Orleans with Illinois Central rail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie M. Stine
Elias Oettinger
Isaac Stine
Mr. Mandeville
Board of Supervisors
J. 8. Reisinger
Reisinger
Achenbach Race unite in Wednesday wedding
George W. Achenbach and Miss Lillian Race wed at the bride’s parents home. Rev. H D Jenkins of the First Presbyterian Church officiated before many relatives and friends as guests presented valuable gifts and best wishes for a long happy life together.
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George W. Achenbach
Lillian Race
R. M. Race
H. D. Jenkins
First Presbyterian Church
Sunday School Concert At First Presbyterian Church
The Sunday School concert last Sunday evening drew a large crowd at First Presbyterian. The theme The Christian Soldier and his Armor featured class readings on spiritual equipment and depictions of a Roman soldier and Augustus Caesar statue. Life size drawings and floral decorations by L Z Farwell enhanced the event.
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First Presbyterian Church
Jesus Christ
Paul
Augustus Caesar
Rome
L. Z. Farwell
Anniversary Bible Meeting at First Presbyterian Church
The Stephenson County Bible Society marked its thirty first anniversary at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday evening with President John Coates presiding. Officers were elected including M V B Elson as treasurer and C R Bickenbach secretary. Rev H C Hartcox preached a devout sermon as attendees reflected on reports from the treasury and depository accounts and the county treasurer.
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Stephenson County Bible Society
First Presbyterian Church
John Coates
Hiller
DakOtderssstervesss
Waddams
Winslow Scaccerenseacsrssevnennsetnenetnseneenesveesenens
West Point
Kent Sic
Florence
Sabagape
sVtiveepeas
C Foster
Miles
Seapratty
J. Coates
M. V. B. Elson
C. R. Bickenbach
John H. Addams
Spencer Rising
John Swanzey
Isaac F
H. C. Harthcox
Col Wilcox in Freeport Makes Convincing Address
Col. Wilcox known as the Mendota Carpenter spoke at Freeport Opera House last Wednesday evening delivering a masterly political argument. He compared party records with documentary evidence and argued the Republican case clearly, drawing strong applause while Democrats left silent and later questioned some statements.
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Col. Wilcox
Freeport
Mendota
Opera House
Andersonville
Plumb
David Davis
U.S
Davis
U.S. Senate
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Illinois
Hardihood
Col, Wilcox
Honest and honorable citizen inspires Freeport crowd
The speaker is described as an honest, high-toned man, a citizen speaking from the people’s standpoint, whose political address in Freeport would draw a crowd so large that no hall would suffice.
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Freeport
Major Hawk at the Opera House Saturday Evening
Tony Denier's Humpty Dumpty pantomime company drew packed crowds at the Academy of Music. The performance, praised for new tricks and improved entertainment, left a highly satisfied audience and urged patrons to attend the final show. Reserved seats were sold at Sanborn's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Denier
Academy of Music
Iless
Tony
Geo. H. Adams
Grimaldi
Academy
Minneapolis
Pioneer Press
Sanborn’s
Major Hawk at the Opera House Saturday Evening Next
The McCammon piano, offered by F. W. Brainerd, draws strong sales in this market. Call Mr. Brainerd to inspect the instrument before buying elsewhere.
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McCammon
F. W. Brainerd
Choice Flannels for Dresses in New Colorings to Open
Flannel dress selections in fresh colorings are to be displayed this week at Stevens department store, inviting shoppers to preview the updated fabric options and styles for fall wardrobes.
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Stevens
Dr Pierce’s Compound Extract of Smart-Weed
An 19th century advertisement touts a remedy named Dr Pierce’s Compound Extract of Smart-Weed with essence of Jamiey Ginger and other extracts. It claims to treat bowel disorders including diarrhea and dysentery, colds, fevers, inflammatory pain, and general relief, priced at 50 cents by druggists.
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Pierce
Sale agents sought by New York company
E. G. Rideout & Co. in New York invites canvassers to earn from 25 to 50 dollars weekly by selling goods. Offers catalogue and terms. References to 10 Bar Clay Street. 22-Ly
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E. G. Rideout & Co
Barclay Street
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rocal Matters
John V. Eustace
Dixon
Thomas J. Turner
Strawbridge
Ottawa
Jas
James Mitchell
Wm Walton
Wm. A. Stevens
Lutheran and Reformed Church
Orangeville
Frederic Bartlett
Freddie
New Haven
E. B. Winger
Spain
Iis
John M. Shaffer
Monticello
Iowa
Chas. H. Little
Kittie Klock
New Niven
Conn
Wim. Wright
Harlem
Ofice
Mines
S. Washburn
D. B. Bobb
G. H. Wells
P. Gheen
Illustrated Blackboard
H. C. Harthcax
D. I. Cooley
I. Sleckner
A. S. Gardiner
W. F. Knoll
S. S. Cryer
J. Odgers
The
Baptist Sunday School
Grange
Hettinger’s Hall
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
J. F. Merry
Illinois Central
Dubuque Fair
Major Hawk
Ron. J. C. Garver
Rockford
Seeley & Read
Walton’s
Journal
H, Adams
Emmert & Burrell
Serley & Read
E. A. Yontz & Co
Galena
Patent Office
General Land Office
Presbrey & Green
Seventh Street
Washington, D. C
Linimen
Wei DE Meyer
Wn. A. Stevens
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