Freeport items mix ads and local notices in December 1881
A garland of brief notices and ads from Freeport includes a premium book offer for subscribers, a Stephenson County supervisors’ meeting, and Dr. Caldwell summoned in the Guiteau case. Items span theaters, births, appointments, railroad excursions, local crime, church notices, and a serious accident near Ridott with John G. Taylor losing both legs after a depot incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Stephenson County
W. S. Caldwell Hag
Wittiens
Cuiteau
Teacher Query On Cards In School Sparks Editorial Debate
Readers weigh propriety of playing cards during intermission in schools prompting a response to consult officials. Community groups announce Mission Sunday School in Temperance Hall with youth outreach and missionary work. Local literary society forms with debates planned, and a forthcoming discussion on a moral question.
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Mission Sunday School
English Lutheran Church
Temperance Hall
Missionany
Fountain Creek
Exercizes Wall
Vic
Luvre
Community society invites enrollment for betterment
The Cor Sec notes exercises in tending and declamation were assigned to members. A cordial invitation is extended to people in the community to enroll on the membership list, and the society pledges to make it both interesting and profitable.
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Kaorr
Cor
Tom's Cabin to Be Presented with New Features
The popular drama Tom's Cabin returns on the 18th with a new presentation and added attractions. Topay and Marks double in all comedy parts beside six full blooded hounds. Sam Lucas stars as Uncle Tom and performs his famed comic routines between acts. Admission 94 and 60 cents with children under 12 at 25 cents. Reserved seats no extra charge. Tickets available at Sanborn's Look Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony, Elsie & Mushaway
East India
Land of
Topay
Marks
Uncle Tom
Sam Lucas
Fcta
Sala
Sanborn
Stora
Deaths in Al Damascusill Stephenson County IL 1881
Obituary notes Catherine Margritz born Sept 16 1825 Union County daughter of Conrad and Elizabeth Bobb died Nov 14 1881 at 58 with post mortem showing multiple diseases. Funeral Wednesday at Cedarville led by Rev B F Pugh from Romans 3 47 39. Two sons and three daughters survived with a portion married. some away in Nebraska. Also short note on artist Mr Fliby Vedder returning from Rome to prepare a five panel cover for The Century Magazine with seasonal emblems and Aurora borealis backdrop.
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al Damascus
Stephenson County
Wien
Catharine Margritz
Conrad
Elizabeth Bobb
Union County
Juo. Margritz
I Clingman
D. Hubler
Nebraska
Reformed Church
Cedarville
B. F. Pugh
Fliby Vedder
Rome
Tus Century Magazine
Insanity Dodge
A Marietta Georgia jail inmate received a concealed letter from his wife. The deputy sheriff found the note hidden in a coat sleeve urging the husband to feign foolishness during trial to secure an alibi and promising they will free him once the case proceeds.
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Marietta
Atlanta
Missouri Governor Renounces Alcohol After Whisky Incident
Governor Phelps of Missouri shocked friends by abstaining from liquor after a trip to New York. A decanter left in his sister’s room prompted self reflection and a vow to never drink again, followed by quitting chewing tobacco last week.
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Gov. Phelps
Missouri
New York City
New York
Agriculturist ad promises, Webster obituary in Zion Church notice
An 1882 advertisement touts the American Agriculturist offering value, engravings, and housekeeper content with trial terms. A crowded obituary notes the death of Thomas Webster on November 27 and honors his integrity, Christian character, and family, followed by Zion Church vestry resolutions in his memory.
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Ibu N. B
Cnn
Orange Judd Go
Broadway
New York
Thomas Webster
Sly
Webster
Parrington
Yorkshire
Hughwad
United States
Fresport
Pen Aien
Zion Church
Wanulg Mone
Tribute to Thomas Webster Parish Warden Obituary Minute
A parish record notes the death of Thomas Webster after nearly thirty years of service, mainly as senior warden. It lauds his unblemished character and dedication to church duties, wishes him eternal peace, and orders the minute entered and a copy sent to his family and the Living Church for publication.
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Thomas Webster
Webster
Notable Town Guests and Local Happenings Strung Together
A long list notes visits by William Agcher J Gates James McNamara Michael Lawyer Chas Currier and others from Chicago Milwaukee Iowa and Nebraska. Local officials Farwell Stover and Shirey are mentioned along with wedding plans and a humorous camp marriage in Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Agcher
Dakota Territory
Gates
Prewater House
Chicago
James McNamara
Milwaukee
Michael Lawyer
Second National Bankas
Iowa
Chas. L. Currier
Jacob Kline
M.A. Farwell
Farwell
W. VP. Brown
Lsy
M. V. Brown
Giady Man
D. G. Stover
Monticello
L. 2
Shirey
Ridott
York
Nebraska
James
Cochran
Washington
Col
Corkhill
Guiteau
W. H. Taggart
State Dental Association
Hia
Frank T. Satade
Freeport
Longmont
Colorado
Frank Mease
Northwestern Depot
W. A.T. Company
Frank Kay
Lottie Nichol
J. M. Nichol
Northamton
Emmert
Nichola
F. H. B. McDowell
Bureau of Labor Statistics of
Illinois
Ethanan Fisher
McDowell
Noxt
Springfield
Frank
Marriage decree amid a cautious plea for virtue
An irregular legal proclamation declares Amos Peabody and Mandy Thomas wed, with a solemn blessing from the justice of the peace. The couple remains joined, fees and costs set to the couple, as the assembly offers solemn congratulations before they depart to their cabin. Oil City Merrick notes current weather variety and a cautionary tale of a near belt accident at a sawmill. A protracted meeting continues as Orangeville anticipates a non musical concert next Wednesday led by Miss Mary Gunther.
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Stiles
Jonas Burton
Jonas
Wyoming
Weiltook
Peabody
Mandy
United States
Goa
Amos
Amos Peabody
Mandy Thomas
Costa
Oil City
Merrick
Orangeville
John Pen
Mary Gunther
York Nebraska's Temperance Town Booms in 1300 Population
From York Nebraska to the Freeport Republican readers, a thriving temperance city pridefully notes its 1300 population. It highlights three banks, Methodist State Seminary with one wing finished, and a soon completing opera house valued at $35,000, boasting no saloons in town amid spring winds and dust.
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York
Nebraska
Freeport
Mahone
Virginia
Methodist State Seminary
Pnd
Hats and Caps at Hiller & Chapman
Local notice from Hiller and Chapman at 100 Stephenson Street inviting customers to view a stock of hats caps and gentlemen's furnishings described as unbeatable and encouraging a visit to their shop for selection and value.
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Hiller & Chapman
Stephenson St
Rand McNally Atlas Proposed for Schools
A letter from I F Kiecknen county clerk of Furerort Ill dated November 23 1881 endorses Rand McNally & Co s Indexed Atlas of the World but questions map accuracy noting it would be valuable in every school alongside the Unabridged Dictionary The notice also advertises local shops for skates underwear and groceries along with a Michigan winter apples offer and organ purchases for a sewing machine store in the Opera House area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furerort
Ill
J. Lawson Walcut
Rand, McNally & Co
Youra
I. F. Kiecknen
Cloaks and Dolmans at Mrs Benson and others
A large and elegant assortment invites inspection. Hiller Chapman shows the finest neckwear line. New season underwear offered at 50 cents. Formosa Oolong Tea advertised. Parker's Ginger Tonic praised as restoring health and vitality.
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J. Benson
Parker
Tribune
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Freeport Journal
James W. Killion
Ay T Green
Gutteau
Dr. Hammond
Garfield
Aggussia
Jerald
West
Ladies Christian Temperance Union of
Chicago Street
5. A. Fry
Hightock
Becker
Stephenson Street
Wm. O. Wright
Anthony, Hillis & Hathaway
Opera House
Freeport Amature Dramatic Society
William Underhill
Wiota
Wia
Warren
Instally
Bloomington
Pantagraph
Wm. Wentz
Rosita
Wentz
B.T. Buckley
A. T. Green
G. W. Tandy
E P. Barton
Witnasses
New Orleans
Parison
If. Murphy
Beloit
Wisconsin
Stephen Bowers
A. P. Goddard
Beuka
August Mund
Ridgeway
R. F. Sweet
B. Paul’s
Mpigeoyal
Itill
Hey
Sweet
Sueanne Rewister
Durand
Martin Anderson
Anderson
Megatonica News
Forrestun Herald
Mt. Carroll Herald
The
Church Mirror
Milwaukee Republican
Freeport Einglish Lutheran Mission
W. W. Krape
Vb. Fair
Justus Rice
Ridott Township
Ridoit
Midott
Lecutonica News
State Board of Health
William Maynard
Galena
Tsat
Brown
Maynard
Henry Wilson
Jo Daviess County
Earl of Stanhope
Prince Fredrick William
Princess Royal of of England
G. D. Morris
N. P. Willis
J. Gatea
C. Richardson
Jorace Greeley
Bayard Taylor
Charles Dickens
Theira
Jerold Geo. D
Prentice
Dix
Cameron
Nilea
Benjamin Franklin
WD. Dughes
Mi. Carroll Mirror
John G. Taylor
Rockford
Waite
Veness, Wood
Hunt
Ha Breeport Republicans
Bnyder
Krape
Tom
Burchard & Scott's
John Hens Marie & Sewing Machine Store
New Post
Michigan
W. A. Stevens
Karrell Bros
Buchtenn Bno’s. 14
OUR Cent Coun
C. H. Little & 00
Brewster
Bly
Alfred H. Wi
Chambers
the Hatter
Stephenson St. Fry's
Stine
Kei
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