Freeport Area News Aug 19 1882 Highlights Local Happenings
The Freeport crowd reports on a busy week: marriages, reunions, church events, and business notes. A large crowd attended gatherings at Harlem Center and Cedarville. New enterprises and repairs appear, including a post office room setup, a water works engine house contract, and a circus act featuring Captain Bogardus. Obituaries note deaths of Steinmiller Hirtz Schwenblort and Bike among others.
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Freeport Water Works
R. M. Hace
Cedarville Bridge
J.D. Conk
Toledo
Ohio
Giulena Street
Fy Steinmiller
Ree. Hoffmeister
Werner Hirtz
Freeport
Limanuel Musser
Orangeville
Lewis Sch
Thief Steals Horse. Parish Pleads Guilty in Court
On August 6 a thief entered Ira Crippen’s barn and stole a horse. Highard Parvish confessed and was held on $700 bond for trial after being captured in Dubuque and returned to Freeport. The article also recounts a fraudulent scheme involving Shaver and a faulty note for $500, plus another burglary case of Morrigon for $260.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Crippen
Stewart
Gathsitay
Dubuque
Freeport
Highard Parvish
Warren
Gratiot
Shullsburg
Benton
James Haskins
Durand
Monroe
Varick
Parish
Jugdes Legrd
Polotella
Mr. Shayer
Nevar Polo
Mr. Shaver
Shaver
Furuor Nagar Morrigon
Lena
Gates
Lona
Miles
Bertie
J. T. Leamon
J. B. Smith
Wis
I. OC. K’y Company
Reception for Lena Warren Nora Lodges at Freeport visit
About fifty members from Lena Warren and Nora lodges visited Freeport on Monday evening. They were welcomed at Temperance Hall by W. H. Blosser and the Freeport lodge, led by Germania Band. Prof. Snyder entertained, I. N. Roland spoke on the lodge since 1877, and a banquet followed at the New York House. Music and dancing closed the evening as guests returned home pleased with the gathering.
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Lena
Warren and Nora
Freeport
Muual Aid
Warrren
Nora
Germania Band
Temperance Hall
W. H. Blosser
Shen
Helf
Snyder
Lens
Warren
I. N. Roland
Megara
I, N. Noland
McCoy
Personal Mention Stirs Freeport Visitors and Trips
A parade of residents and visitors crosses Freeport as many townsfolk travel to Chicago Des Moines Lincoln Neb and beyond. Local names include E Northy Sunderland Gates Stoskop Gilloway Dutton Lathrop Het al. Frequent trips reflect a bustling social scene with gatherings in Denver Sacramento and Storm Lake.
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E. Northy
Shannon
D. H. Sunderland
Chicago
Lincoln
Neb
Charley Nieman
Sioux City
Iawa
E. F. Dutton
Ottawa
Ill
Woodmange
Migs Maggie Cowley
Our City
L. A. Warner
William
Cleveland
Ohio
O. Ellison
Wyoming
Ion
D. Lathrop
Johnson Potter
Davis
Robins, Gibboney
Mabel Birrnside
DesMavines
Iowa
Jun Burrell
LG. Junes
Populie i
Chiutzo
Mainie Stevens
Dixon
John Kuston
Amy Kuston
George Ruston
New York
G. G. Snyder
W.W. Hutchison
Elk Point
D. T
Tuveday
Freeport
Lanark
A. W Taylor
A. E B. Baylor
Atmerigan Express Allce
Baltimore
O. B. Bidwell
First National Bank
der Jenkins
Storm Lake
James Co, McGrath
Bow
Rockford
Fuzette
Eugene Sanger
Cedar Rapids
Lowa
Mra
J. G. Oyler
Lows
Jacob Williams
C. J. Fry
Jows
Dakota
Jesse Burchard
Local Notices Promote Goods And Prices Across Burrell and Benson
Local markets advertise new Formosa Colony and Pan teas from Burrell Bros. Hosiery for ladies and children at 30 percent off at Benson's. J B Smith reports fresh fruits arriving daily. Gunther's Mead agency noted. Burnet Bros offers White Wish and Mackerel in various pack sizes below competitors for thirty days. McHenry's Gallery promotes $1.00 photographs. New Dress Buttons arrive. Bethesda Mineral Spring water from Dr Dunbar agency available by gallon or glass bottle.
Dry Goods Sale Cuts Prices to Clear Summer Stock
Notice from Mrs. W. A. Stevens announces reduced prices on all Summer Goods to make room for early Fall trade. Balconies? balvonies unclear but sale targets Dry Goods and Summer inventory.
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W. A. Stevens
Walton's sells silks and sugars with assorted prices
J B Smith's soda fountain is running full blast. New train schedule from April 17 outlines Freeport to Chicago trips and return times with departures at 6 05 a m 2 25 p m from Freeport and 8 p m 4 45 p m from Chicago. Travelers urged to try the new route.
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O. & N. W. Railway
Dakota
Turner Junction
Mississippi River
Clinton
Tracey, Minn
N. W. Railway Company
Tracey
Watertown
Hurowood Ordway
Wattiers
Minnesota
J.B. Smith
Mammoth Soda Fountsio
Freeport
Chicago
Union Depot
Cor. Canal
Adams Sta
Walton's opens new line of caning and dresses sale
Local ads announce a new line of can at Walton's and a sale of children's white dresses at Benson's. Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic touted as cure for blood disorders with 50 cent bottles at Emmert and Burrell. Flour sold by sack up to 82.00, with various prices and quantities offered, appealing to shoppers in Stephenson County.
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Benson's
Stephenson Co
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Thompson
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Aaronaburg
Centre Co
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Esther Reever
Solon Finney
Postville
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Freeport Republican
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John Wohlford
Brian
H. D, Post & CO
Japan
Burrell Bros
Alton's
Gunther's Mead
Ginod
J, R Sarr
Burnet. Bros
McHenry’s
Stephenson St
Sreeport
III
Walton's
C. H. Little
C. H. Little & CO
Barret. Bros
Merchant Tailorin Department
John Bern
Corres
M. D. Chamberlin
Fry
Steph
T. K. Best
Largeal Dent
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