Local items and notices from a Freeport era page
Patchwork news items including delinquent subscribers notice to patrons at the printer, Brown's European Hotel closure, rooms for rent, photographer Mr. V Allen’s state fair success, Freeport Orchestra review, a pickpocket case, Presbyterial meeting details, bunko and watch thefts at fairs, a $250 loss theft, harvest premium winners, independent treasurer candidate McCool, Meyers vinegar factory seizure, tribute to Rev Dorward, Athenaeum and Daily News from Madras, India and reflections on distant worlds.
New Sidewalk Project Advances in Town
Messrs. Mitchell and Neff hire a sturdy sidewalk crew to lay a new walk from their bank to Vig King’s store. The old path was worn and dangerous, but delays from the Bulletin’s objections delayed replacement. Mr. McPutter learns that the plan may be more bark than bite in practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Mitchell and
Neff
Vig King's Liber Shop
Bulletin
Feist
McPutter
Personal notices from Am boy during State Fair week
Mr and Mrs J R Rosebrugh of Amboy visited relatives in town. Fred Wilt and D A Olin attended the State Fair. Dr F C Winslow returned home after a week in the city. Miss Helen M King of Janesville Wis visiting friends. KE Wise of Mendota exhibited Western Cottage organs at the fair and they won first premium. D W C Mallory of Monticello, Mo visited Stephenson County. Notables at the fair included George H Harlow and son, R N McClellan, W H Haskell, W P Rindlaub, O M Richards, C Lee, W M Snyder and A M Sawyer. J M Morrison displayed an advertising frame in Brewster Sloore’s office before departing for Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Rosebrugh
Amboy
Helen M. King
Janesville, Wis
KE. E. Wise
Mendota
Wise
George H. Harlow
Master Austin Harlow
R. N. McClellan
Galena
W. H. Haskell
The
Amboy Journal
W.P. Rindlaub
Platteville
J. M. Morrison
Brewster Sloore
Morrison
Rockford
Jim
State Fair of Illinois Freeport Grand Thanks
The wider signed exhibitors appreciate the efforts of Supt. W. M. Smith and Assistant Supt. 1. J. Pollard in the Farm Implement and Machinery Department of the State Fair. They extend sincere thanks for uniform courtesy and able management, making this department a grand success. Names listed include Moline Wagon Co and Studebaker Bros Mig Co among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ilo
W. M. Smith
Pollard
Sharp Thief Caught in Ticket Racktime and Odd Store Scene
A ticket thief at a busy gate steals tickets as staff watch. he is later nabbed while selling stolen tickets and housed at the Trotel de Leigh. A dry goods clerk recalls a stylish young woman asking for lavender kid gloves and the exact shade she calls the Wavernterest. A pistol duel ends with a handshake offer rejected as the two men endure the tense standoff. A. Raymond, once Baedeker staff, denies being the missing man tied to last week’s theft. Stephenson County Grange meets next Tuesday at Grange Hall Freeport. B. Walker, secretary.
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Trotel de Leigh
State Fair closes with grand turnout and net profit
The fair drew 18,000 to 20,000 on Wednesday and 35,000 on Thursday, with trains running full and a gate take of 10,500. No major incidents occurred despite liquor stands. police were praised for crowd control though bridge jams caused some accidents. Total receipts for the week reached 24,217 with expenses 8,000 and premiums 12,000, yielding a net profit around 4,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Wisconsin
State Board
State Board of Equalization
Freeport
Stephenson County
Board of Supervisors
Wm, Wise & Co
Russell
Allen
W. O. Wright & Co
C. N. Buntley
Ahlem
A. A. Lawton
L. L. Munn
Jay Cochran
Cochran
J. Weber Addams
Cedarville
A. I. Wise
Cedar Springs Farm
T. J. J. Klapp
Gilham
Quincy
Decatur
du Quoin
Ottawa
Peoria
Excursion to Dubuque by Woman's Christian Temperance Union
A grand excursion to Dubuque with a basket picnic is announced for Wednesday October 8 1877 under the Woman's Christian Temperance Union to aid the Amboy Library Association. Trains depart Freeport at 0:07 for 1.25 round trip and Warren at 10:10 for 1.00 round trip with child under twelve price listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Amboy Library Association
Freeport
Warren
Pemperance
Western Cottage Organ Co wins first premium at State Fair
The Western Cottage Organ Company of Mendo ta Ill earned the top premium for the best organ on display. Established in 1865 this growing firm now manufactures over two hundred organs monthly and touts its patent stop action free of screeching. John Tea 106 Stephenson Street invites readers to view the Western Organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Cottage Organ Company
Mendota
Ill
Peple Y
John Tea
Stephenson Street
How to Keep Fresh Meat As Taught by The Rural World
Instructions advise cooling meat after animal heat leaves it then slicing for cooking. A jar is scalded with hot salt and water and layered with salt pepper and a saltpeter mix. A cloth soaked in salt water covers each layer to press out moisture, then the contents are kept in a cool place for months. The article notes letting meat rest overnight after slicing and draining blood before packing and claims year round freshness for farmers.
Independent Candidate for Stephenson County Treasurer
Card from 0. P. McCool to voters in Stephenson County. McCool denounces a short notice county convention, distances Freeport influence, and announces his Independent bid for re election as County Treasurer. He pledges no vote buying and seeks the people’s suffrages.
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C. P. McCool
Charlie
McCool
Stephenson Conernty
Stephenson County
Democratic Central Committee
Covention
Freeport
Ofice
Obituary of Rev. Matthew B. Patterson 1803 74 from Freeport
Rev. Matthew B. Patterson died at his Freeport home on September 17 in his 74th year. Born September 26, 1803 in Montour County Pennsylvania, he was daughter of Rev. Jom B. Patterson and educated in Milton Danville and Princeton Theological Seminary. He served 50 years in ministry mainly in Perry County and later Illinois including Homer Dewitt Ridott and Petersburg. He also led Bloomfield Academy and several churches, dying peacefully in faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Matthew B. Patterson
Mr. Patterson
Montour County
Penna
Jom B. Patterson
Danville
Washingtonville
M. B. Patterson
Milton
Jon. B.C. Grier
Supreme Court
Tyying
Carlisle College
Princeton Seminary
Patterson
Perry County
Sherman's Creek Presbyterian Church
Bloomfield Academy
Petersburg
Bloomfield
White Deer
Lycoming County
Ilinois
Homer
Ill
Dewitt
Ridott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hocus
Walter
Brown
V. Allen
Mr. Allen
Freeport Orchestra
Hyde
Presbytery of
Westminister Church
Woman's Presbyterial Society
Tlepom
F.C. Warner
GN. Bentley
Harlem
Ben- Hey
Charles C.meyers
Meyers
Hoyne
Chisago
Fred Wilt
Wig
D. A. Olin
Western Union Railroad
F.C Winslow
Jacksonville ‘Insane Asylum
D. W. C. Mallory
Montavello, Mo
Mallory
Missouri
W. G
W. Barnes, Furst & Bradley Mfg P,p. Mast & Co
C, Auitman & Co, Birdsell Mfg Co
Adams & French Hoester Co
Parker & Stone Rea
Ay H
Brewer & Co
Reed & Seyler
James Tobias Harris
Mfg
Moline Wagon Co Co
S. Patterson M
Forrester Taylor Mack & Co
H&l. J. McCormick W. Wise & Co
Sunderland & Co
Buford & Co
Challenge Mill Co
Morgan Bros
Briggs & Enoch
John P. Manny Emerson
Tallott & Co
N.C. Thompson & K
Richardson & Warner & Deere & Co
D. Easter & Co
BR. Wanzer BF
Avery & Sons
Hearst, Dunn & Co
Bergman & Dorman Saradwich Mf Co
Case & Co
Klapp Brewster, Dulge & Welr
Flow Co
Studebaker Bros
Mig
Wave Its Sons
Mig Co Co
Aimuel
A. Raymond
Baedeker
Ab Grange Hall
B. Walker
John LE Bradshaw
Walter A. Wood
A.W. Ford
J. G. Simmons
Wo Allen
State Board of Agriculture
Springfield
Egypt
C. C. Wilson
Lome
Hemburg
Germantown
Wilson
Synid
Jong Always
Wim
A, Stevens
You Tan
P. McCool
Staverd
Psnyder
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