Meeting notes and society notices from Freeport April 29 1882
Directors of Second National Bank meet. Mrs Mary Byerly to wed James Coggswell in Freeport May 1. Town events include visits by Prof Joseph Ri Rose, meetings of Ladies Christian Temperance Union, church weddings, and a concert by Prof Hug Bischoff. railway notices, divorces, and city council actions on Isbell judgment noted along with local trade and social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Byerly
James Coggswell
Huison, Wis
Joseph Ri, Rose
Music Medical College
Chicago
Misa J. A. Knowlton
Hug, Bischoff
Opera
Alesary
W. H. Wagner
B. 8
Stoneman
QR. Hefti
Weigo
Yeaders
John T. Isbell
Alderman McCoy
Isbell
Committee On Finance
Bailey & Neff and
Neff & Stearns
Toathe
Freeport Republican
Leanaites
Timms& Flemming
Miss Corning
Lena Literary Society
W. W. Lewis
Henry VW. Longfellow
White House
Levi Boyer
H. M. Gable
Women’s Missionary Society
Lena
Louis Heidenrick
Lena Musical Association
Kuhlman
Buver
James Troy
Lens
N. B. Hoth
Papa
Lena Gun Club
Charley Steinmetz
Hinckley
A. Steinmetz
John Shoesmith
Charley Goddard
Rockford
Lene
J. Dodds
Theers
Minois Central Railroad Excursion to Multiple Iowa Cities
The Minois Central Railroad will run an excursion to Manson Storm Lake Cherokee and LeMars leaving Freeport at 8 55 p m Tuesday May 9th Stop over privileges will be granted at all points west of and including Monson Mr J B Merry Excursion Agent Manchester Iowa will personally accompany and supervise furnishing ample coach and sleeping car accommodations Passengers need not purchase land exploring tickets Fare for round trip only 12 00 Return tickets valid for 30 days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minois Central Railroad
Manson
Storm Lake
Cherokee
LeMars
Freeport
Monson
J.B. Merry
Manchester
Iowa
Land transaction notices from Taylor and Son conveyancers
Assorted property assignments and transfers listed by Taylor & Son Conveyancers and Abstracters of Title. Names include J. G. Schmidt Lois Hulbert D. C. Stover Theodore Drew Lena Catherine Goddard A. F. Goddard and others. Locations include Freeport and Lancaster with property acreage and dollar figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuverout
J. G. Schmidt
Lois Hulbert
A. Weet
Hf. M. Barnum
D. C. Stover
Freeport
Theodore Drew
Ubas. Ehrlen
A. Be
Winslow
Newton
Bik
Lena
Jacob Acker
Jacob Kuser
Loran
Catherine Goddard
A. F. Goddard
Underwood
A’s
JOM
Frankenfield
J. B. Gingrich
Tancaster
Conrad Klein
August Volkers
Taylor & Son
Drokera
First Meeting of Board of Supervisors Elects Leaders
The new Board of Supervisors met at the Court House on Tuesday and Wednesday. RK. F. Thez ner of Lancaster was elected Chairman for the year, and J. H. Pierce of Florence became Purchasing Agent. The article lists standing committees on Finance, County Accounts, Poor Farm, Equalization of Real and Personal Property, Public Buildings, Assessment and Taxes, County Superintendent's Account, and Roads and Bridges, with named members. Adjournment set for July 2, 1882 at 1 o clock P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Court House
RK. F. Thezner
Lancaster
Shezner
J. H. Pierce
Florence
Stover
Young
Asheadorf
J. Musser
Brady
Thompson
Poffenberger
Hughes
Pierce
Gund
Klegkner
Fisher
Absendorf
Bennehoit
Resignation of Captain at Company C and church conference notes
A meeting of Company C led to Captain W W Krape resigning after swearing in new recruits. The note includes his reminiscence of nineteen years of service and a full report on the Northern Conference of Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Northern Illinois held in Amity Lutheran Church Lena in 1882 with speakers and topics. Personal mentions list residents traveling, visiting, and local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Krape
Krape
CG. 8Rd Regiment
Daniel Bongye
Moses Krohn
Geo. Bruina
T. M. Kauffman
OL. Williams
Cor
Armory Hall
Coec
Northern Conference of Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Northern Illinois
Amity Lutheran Church
Lena
God
Reva
G. W. Halderman
Bachtell
DP. Gheon
W. Ubi
B. F. Pugh
G. W. Fritsch
J. D. Severinghaus
D. I. Grossoup
D. E. Rupley
N. J. Stro
Loyal Legion elects new members at DC meeting
The Loyal Legion District of Columbia commandery held a Wednesday session at the Arlington Hotel with Gen. John F. Miller presiding. New members elected include Generals Keifer Harrison Rugggles and Dewey among others, boosting total membership above eighty as members enjoyed a post meeting supper and recited war lyrics.
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the Loyal Legion
District of Columbia
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Arlington Hotel
John F. Miller
J Warren Keifer
Benjamin Harrison
George D. Ruggles
B. Holabird
Richard C. Drum
Cols
John M. Bagon
Georges A. Purington
U. HH. Carlion
J. H
Richard D. Cutta
Card
Gi. Swain
A. F. Rockwell
Robert N. Scott
FA. Farquhar
Maj
C. Forsyth
Strong
Wilson J. Vans
John G. Walker
Licuts
M. C. Goodrell
Frederick W. Poor
Kellogg
Bk. Huwison
Falco
W. W. Burns
GA UL Blake
Miller
Georgia’ Co
Yamhill County Jail Story and Fashion Rant Echoes
A clipped note from Yamhill County Oregon notes an empty jail and docket for over six months after a small grand jury indicts three for minor offences. The piece shifts to a social rant about saloons, whiskey, and a broad claim about jails. It ends with a provocative comment on fashion magazines and dress for fat women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamhill County
Oregon
Local notices on shoes and laces from shops
Just opened Laties Misses and Children's Fine Shoes in Spring styles at lowest prices by Chas A McNamara & Co. Just received a large invoice of black Spanish Laces in new patterns at WM Walton's. shoppers invited to inspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, A, McNamara & Co
WM. Walton
Chas. A. McNamara & Co
Dr Bigelow’s Positive Cure advertised for lung diseases
Dr Bigelow’s Positive Cure offered as a trial bottle at Kenmert & Barrell's drug Store to treat colds coughing consumption and other lung diseases. The ad touts a fancy line of slippers at Chas A McNamara & 30 and notes 13 varieties of teas available. J Schmich endorses the sales pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bigelow
Kenmert & Barrell
Chas. A. McNamara
Elegant new stock opening notices in Freeport ad
The notice promotes an upcoming opening of Booth and Shoes stock described as the finest in the line for Freeport. It mentions further notice to follow and lists local shops with promotions on coffee sugar syrup shoes and canned goods. It also advertises a Champion Clothes Ringer at Schmich’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Freeport Republican
U. B's
Onoco
Freeport
Held & Dufour
J. Schmich
Maynard opens stock of Spring Dress Goods and more
Maynard announces a fresh stock of spring dress goods including cashmeres bustings ginghams and curtain materials. J Schmid offers dried fruits at low prices while Busnett Bros sell flour including Economy brand Minnesota hard wheat and lower priced options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Schmid’s
Maynard's
Minnesota
Raller
Busnent Bros
Canned Goods Sell Cheap at J Schmich’s Store
A broad assortment of canned foods is advertised as available at very low prices at J Schmich’s store, highlighting affordability and value in a traditional grocery offer.
Griggs Glycerine Salve Ad Claims 24 Cent Sale
Ciripew Glycerine Malye markets Griggs Glycerine Salve as a cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by Emmert and Burrell for 24 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert & Burrell
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Ladies Christian Temperance Union of
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Chicago Street
Inetpol
My. Chase, Prentice
Albert Lea
Minn
Salem Ghureh
Vail
J. 1B Byers
Ae Northern Deanery
Illinois
BP. Sweet
Lone Monday
Warren
Wice
Win
McLaren
Diocese of
Alinea
Zion Pariah
Big City
D. B. Steck
Chas. Franz
Wm. A. Wright Company
Danist Kutnz
Jan. A. Cotton
Clark Avenue
Mr. Cotton
Jacob Andre
Dakota Township
Twe
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Cal Spellman
Clifton House
Viola Danels
L. Meredith
M. EH. Church
Frederick Stahl
Gatena
W. W. Steele
Bitavia
Grace Church
Wm. FE. Meares
I. F. Sweet
Kingsley & Mills
Messrs
A. H. Hanson
Ilinoia Central Road
Haa
Chicago & Iowa
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Forreston
Ucunar
Xidott
J. A. Kern
Leaf River
Ogle County Democrat
Feeeport
Gen. Irvewan
J. V. Sweet
Wy B. Beals
Spatard
Amboy
J. Q. Davis
Durand
Fred Wheat
J.C. Garver
Geo. Forbes
W. Scott Benson
Kopf
Crammer
J. ©. Woodruff
Walter Slickney
Jamey Musser
John Fink
D. A. Seboch
B. Gardner
Gardner
George Schilling
American Fixpress Co
Maggie Burne
St. Mary's Homan Catholic Church
Messia, Estes & Laurint
Boston
Mass
England
America
Young Men's Christian Association
Ilinois
First Presbyterian Church
W. &. Mather
W. Hl. Clement
Dubuque
I. EB. Brown
C. F. Woodward
G. 8. Avey
Board of Superiors
Amaching
Church and Truth
A. J. B. Kast
Church and Christ
Ephesiang
KE. Brown
Church and Salvation
T. F. Reeser
W. H. Senock
A.J. B. East
J. H. Snyder
Belle Fry
H. D. Jenkins
East
Mra
Wm. Atkinson
Lowa
Mayor McNamara
Lulu
Maggie McNamara
J.P. Byerly
C. Aultman & Co
Canton
Ohio
Charles Washer
Rock Rapids, Iown
Inlaw
Robert Landgraf
Chas. E. Scott
Richmond
Ind
Frederic Bartlett
W. EL. Boyington
Ormade
Wm. Brady
Matilda Fletcher
Chas. E. Croas
C. M
St. P. Ry
Charley
Savanna
H. Behboek
Galena
Livigia Central
Osnabrock
Hanover
Germany
Anna Rende
Hawley
Martin Maginnis
Montana
Hawk
Iinois
Andrew G. Curtin
War Govenors
Washington
2. C
Gazelle
Davis
A. B. Cross
Johnny
Lutheran Church
Wm. McOes
J. C. Liljequist
Dakota Territory
Fromseun
Vin 1. CO
Kani
Vreeport
Union Depot
Canal and
Adams Sts
Burrell Bros
Burren Bros
Maynard
J. Schmich’s
C. H. Little & Co
Rogers
Best Knives
Alfred H. Wise
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
Sign of the Black Watch
Chamberlin’s
Eto
Stephenson St
Fry's Block
John P. Kern
Char, Belle
Successora
Stine & Kern
Merchant Tailors
OLD Post Office
Have Tust
Eyvor
Towest
Belle
W. A. Bune
Bling & Korte
Syl
Yory
Kern & Selle
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