Local church notices and meetings announced
Niles W Hermans officiated at Zion Church last Sunday. Prof C C Snyder addressed a meeting at Temperance Hall last Sunday afternoon. Ladies Aid Society of Zion Parish will meet at Mrs Thomas Webster's residence Thursday afternoon next. Firemen's excursion to Dubuque next Thursday. train at 7.65 AM. round trip $2.00. Emmert Burrell druggists exhibited handsome crystallizations at Fair, now in their store. Julius Schreiber returned from the Southern part of the state. supports Hayes and Wheeler. Evergreen Lodge No 170 regular communication Monday Oct 22. MM degree. visiting brothers invited. Stephenson County Sunday School Convention in First M E Church October 4 and 6. workers invited. W A Stevens returned from Down East with new dry goods stock, low prices. will show goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Zion Parish
Thomas Webster
Evergreen Lodge
Stephenson County
M.E
W. A. Stevens
Giffen
James I. Neff
Bailey & Neff
A. Blanchard
Wheaton College
Salem Church
Wm. Walton
Walton
Malinda Wentz
Mary C. Wilson
Dr. Wilson
L. S&s Ordway
Hot Springs
Arkansas
R. I. Currier
Ins. Co
Chicago
T. P. Richards, Esq
Wisconsin
Donation Party and Supper at Rev Soule’s Residence
A donation party and supper will be held at the residence of Rev. J. H. Soule near the Van Brocklin Church in Florence on Wednesday evening October 4 1876. All are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Soule
van Brocklin
Florence
Republican Meeting at Davis Enthusiastic and Large
O C Lathrop and Geo L Pierson addressed a large Republican gathering at Davis on Monday evening. The crowd adjourned outdoors as the meeting proved a success in every respect. Gen K V Ankeny, former prominent citizen now in Des Moines, is mentioned for Adjutant General of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
O. C. Lathrop
Geo. L. Pierson
Davis
K. V. Ankeny
Desmoines
Iowa
Ankeny
Iowa Hawkeyes
Dodgeville Voting Advances $45,000 Narrow Gauge Bond
In Dodgeville Wisconsin on Saturday September 16 1876 voters approved a bond issue of 45000 to aid the Lone Rock Dodgeville and Freeport Narrow Gauge Railroad by a majority of 154 The Chroncile highlights expected regional ties and progress The Freeport Temperance Hall hosts a mass meeting Friday at 730 PM with an inaugural Jubilee program inviting Temperance supporters to attend.
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Dodgeville
Wis
Lone Rock
The
Road Templars of
Freeport
Temperance Hall
Emesse
Rev J Giffen to preach Centennial sermon Oct 1
Rev J Giffen of the Second Presbyterian Church returns in excellent health from a vacation tour and visit to the Centennial. He announces a Centennial sermon for next Sabbath morning October 1 titled Lessons of the Centennial Exposition inviting all to attend and gain the benefit of his eyes and ears while viewing the world’s wonders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Giffen
Second Presbyterian Church
Tfe
Printing error corrects delegate name and notices
In this issue a proof error listed S J Dodds as a Congressional Convention delegate instead of S J Davis of Davis. A marriage notice was mistakenly printed under deaths. We regret the slips and remind readers life moves from cradle to grave amid daily printer fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.J. Dodds
Centennial-visiting notices fill local personals
The Konfederate Klans Kon vene and Ko- operate. Local personal items list residents and visitors to the Centennial and East shows, including Robert Currier Bat of Chicago and Miss Malinda Wentz. Several townspeople travel for markets, expositions, and to visit relatives, with returns expected next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Robert Currier
Bat
Chicago
Head and Tail Rally Sparks Democratic Caucus Chaos
Early Tuesday a diverse crowd gathered at Hettinger’s Hall and the Opera House as delegates and cappers backed Tilden and Hendricks against Hayes and Wheeler. Jere Pattison was nominated after a chaotic conference. Frederick Stahl and I. G. Johnson also arose in the aftermath amid loud speeches and a festive but rowdy mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Wheeler
Tilden
Hendricks
Democracy Straight
Hettinger’s Hall
Stahl
Greenbackers
Columbia
Republic
Jere Pattison
Pattison
Simon Pure
Hathaway
Andrew Jackson
Konfeds
Jere
Gooper
Hocus’ Pocus
Frederick Stahl
Jo Daviess
Kehator
I. G. Johnson
Board of Equalization
Opera House
Greenbacker
Peter Cooper
Kean
Fugleman
Banquo
Boone
Daniel
Brewster House
Stephenson County Fair Appreciation and Postevent Notes
A formal letter from F Baker president of the Stephenson County Agricultural Society thanks Freeport Fire Department for visiting the fair grounds during the last meeting. The piece also reports on the fair's success, attendance dampened by weather, and previews awards to be published next week with highlights from hardware, drug, furniture, and livestock exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J, Mippiepiten
Stephenson County Agricultural Society
Fire Department
City of
Freeport
F. Baker
Stephenson County
Messrs
Burchard & Scott
F. Bartlett
Emmert & Burrell
F. R. Guiteau
Messers
W. &G. W. Barnes
Bergman & Dorman
J. P Easter
Wm. Wise & Co
Endsley & Devore
A. H. Wise
Godfrey Vought
The Red Sox Dominate State Clubs in Summer Play
The Freeport Red Sox travel and win every game so far. On May 22 they beat Monmouth White Stockings 14 to 4. May 23 they defeated Blooming ton Club 5 to 4. Monday they clinched 14 to 7 over Springfield in rain. Yesterday they played at Jacksonville NB, while Egyptian clubs quarrel over state title, ignoring the Red Sox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
White Stockings
Monmouth
Bloomington
Springfields
Springfield
Reds
Jacksonville N. B
Red Sox
Senator Logan to Speak in Freeport October 3
Senator John A. Logan will speak in Freeport October 3. The Stephenson County Sunday School Convention program for October 4 and 5 at the First M. E. Church outlines a busy schedule with devotional sessions, reports from schools and visiting communities, infant Sunday School class, children's meeting, and evening addresses by Rev. Rufus Apthorp and others. The Thursday program includes devotionals, praise, practical class exercises, officer elections, Bible uses in Sunday Schools, and a closing address by Rev. W. Dorward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Memenway
Christ
Rufus ,Apthorp
J. Hardin
F. P. Cleveland
H. D. Jenkins
W. M. Steffen
W. TH. Dorward
Pocket book lost in city street with small bills
A ladies pocket book was lost Tuesday morning September 26 on Stephens on or Chicago Street. It contains four five dollar bills and one two dollar bill. A liberal reward is offered if returned to this office or Smith & Porter's grain warehouse.
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Stephenson Or
Chicago St
Smith & Porter
Senator Logan at Freeport Tuesday October 3d
Senator Logan appears in Freeport presenting schedule for Tuesday October 3 with details to be announced. Dr Martin homestead at head of Galena Street will be for rent on and after October first. Apply to Geo Purinton. Wanted to rent a room near Court House, inquire at the Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Logan
Freeport
Dr. Martin
Galena St
Court House
Journal Office
Senator Logan to Speak in Feveport Oct 3
Senator Logan will address residents in Feveport on Tuesday October 3, outlining policy priorities and upcoming legislative actions. Community members are invited to attend and hear remarks followed by a Q A session.
Elim at Lake Geneva Inspiring Campsite Reflections
Mary BE Griswolf writes from Plover on September 20, 1870 about a Lake Geneva camp near a well of Elim. The piece recalls tents, ministers, teachers, and families enjoying outdoor leisure, singing, pebble memories, and spiritual musings. The author contrasts the sacred Elim imagery with the muddy washpails and tubs nearby, noting the contrast between poetic fancy and practical water use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Geneva
Noticy
Athens
Earth
Edi
Griffith
Mary BE. Griswolf Plover
Also Mentioned on This Page
Niles W. Hermans
Zion Church
C. C. Snyder
Dubuque
Messrs. Emmert & Burrell
Julius Schreiber
Schreiber
Hayes and Wheeler
Bidwell
Kittie Rowell
C. HH. Stocking
Jon
D. H. Sunderland
East
Washington
John Burrell, Esq
Emmett & Burrell
Hattie Stine
Jake Stine
Philadelphia
Luke Martin
Joe Murphy Combination
Alderman I
Zartman
I. A. Swanzey
Albert Chamberlin
Elkhart
Ind
R. IL Scofield
Joe Bacharach
Rockford
A K. Scofield
Piece
Mr. 5
R. B. Thayes
Konfederate Klans
Konvene and
Ko- Operate
John A. Logan
M. E
Byers
Senator Login
GEO. Purinton
Logan
Feveport
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