Freeport items highlight holiday plans and local repairs
The Freeport Journal notes Christmas observances at Embury Church Sunday School, school superintendent reappointment in Winnebago County, and ongoing Aecond Presbyterian Church improvements. It mentions a January 12 1882 Wind Central excursion to New Orleans, a local stock purchase and move to Reling, and multiple marriages and social events. Also covered are public notices, a Garfield memorial at the depot, tramps jailed after arrests, a dramatic society success, and local entertainments including a Christmas bazaar and a village entertainment.
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the Winds Central
New Orleans
Bloim
Freeport Lodge Appeals for Christmas Donations to Help Pupils
A Freeport lodge thanks the brethren for the warm welcome and invites donations of toys confectionery or money for the asylum pupils who will enjoy a Christmas tree and festive season. Donations should be sent to Dr O T Winnan Supt Lincoln. A sudden death section notes John Summers who died of heart disease after tending sick children. He was a plasterer and San Diego City Guard member. His funeral will be attended by the guard. Summers had lived in Freeport for six years and moved to California seven years ago. Uncle Tom's Cabin company to appear at the Opera House featuring Sam Lucas with popular pricing and reserved seats. A Milwaukee Chronicle notice praises Smith's Uncle Tom's Cabin show at the Academy of Music with enthusiastic audience response.
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John HH. Addams Lodge
U. W
Voyversie Hon
Vtc
Pennsylvania House
O. T. Winnan
Lincoln
John Summers
San Francisco
Summers
San Diego
CTL
Milwaukee Chronicle
Academy of Music
Smith
Eva
Sam Lucas
N. . Warner
Rockford
Wm. Spengely
Galena
Jas
Cochran
Ald
J.B. Taylor
Guileau
Washington
J. B. Kluckner
Storm Lake
Iowa
Axle
Isaac H. Miller
Pennsylvania
Lou
ER. P. Barton
Guiteau
Jon J. Hewitt Sod
California
E. C. Warner
Jacob Krohn
M. D. Chamber
Chicago
John W. Henney
Death of Mrs Jaane Widner in Free Port after illness
The obituary notes Mrs. Jaane Widner, a Missouri native who lived in Free Port for 23 years and worked at Mr. T. K. Best’s millinery shop for a decade. It honors her quiet, Christian spirit, the support of friends, and mentions doctors Caldwell and Fair for their care. The piece also includes an unrelated home candy recipes section.
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Jaane Widner
Circuit Court News from Stephenson and Winnebago Counties
December term opened with Clay va Fairburn trespass case ending not guilty. Milo Gaylord convicted of rape, sentenced to one year in penitentiary. Rhoda E Graham v John J Graham fraud case. trial ongoing. Funeral on Clay Street for Mrs Mary E B Kumperer. two sons Franklin and Freddie die of pulmonary disease.
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Circuit Court
Stephenson County Circuit Court
Clay Va
Fairburn
Milo Gaylord
Winnebago County
Jennie Oleson
Milo Gaylard
2. A. Works
Winnebago, Co
O. B Heard
Stabeck
J. C. Garver
Winnebago
Rhoda Ki
Graham
Ee Osborn
John J, Graham
Rhoda E
John J. Grab
Hon. Win, Latieop
N.C. Warner
Rookford
J. (. Garver
J.C. Kean
Pho Double Borengousens
Clay Street
Mary EB. Kumperer
Franklin HW
Wand
Freddie W
Double Funeral Marks Sudden Deaths In Local Family
The community mourns as two brothers die suddenly, passing within a short span. Funeral services at the Baptist Church featured Rev. J. B. Byers and Rev. L. Meredith, with Mrs. Kummerer in attendance despite her sorrow. Remains laid to rest side by side in Freeport cemetery. the family expresses deep grief and gratitude for communal sympathy.
The Riflen Dress Parade at Arlington Hotel
The National Rifles led by Colonel J O P Burnside staged a dress parade and drill before Arlington Hotel Monday night. A large crowd witnessed the display under a clear moonlit sky with Marine Band drum corps, sixty officers and men showing expert maneuvers and precision amid praise for the young unit of Washington.
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The
National Rifles
J. O. P. Burnside
Arlington
General
Alkina
M A. Hawk
Sunderland
B. T. Buckley
A.T. Green
Messry
Tarbox
Sandy
Babcock and
Proctor
Ilinois
Plaza
I Street
Marine Band
Burnside
Washington National Republican
Benson's New York Goods Packed for Holidays
Local notice from Benson's announcing fresh holiday stock from New York markets. The department is crowded with neckwear for ladies and children and includes cloaks underwear moustery yarns wools corsets handkerchief veiling seruta hoods ribbons jewelry and other varieties. Visit 3002 for shopping.
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New York
Benson's
Burrell Bros Offers Flour Stock For Holiday Trade
Just opened Burrell Bros advertises Peat Line sh wippers ers and giant and bis sh brands of Minocgoty hard wheat and Souhern white winter wheat flour by the sack or barrel. Local shop promotes holiday supply and ready stock for customers.
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Burrell Bros
New York
Berne
Rand McNally Atlas Praised by Illinois State Normal President
Hon Edwin C Hewitt of Illinois State Normal University commends Rand McNally Co Indexed Atlas of the World after brief check finds it marvelously informative and accurate The letter notes its value beyond schools as a practical study aid and asks for orders through agent J Lawson Writer Stephenson County for details.
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Edwin C. Hewitt
Illinois State Normal University
Str
Normal University
Rand McNally & Co
KG. Waewire
J. Lawson Writur
Stephenson County
Swarts Brothers Holiday Toy Sale at Cost
Swarts Brothers announce closing out toys at cost with a fine holiday assortment. C TL Pixley promotes special efforts to please customers in holiday goods and urges early call before gifts are chosen. Also note Eureka Lever Club Skates offered as best and cheapest. Worsted silk and cashmere mufflers cheap at Hiller Chapman.
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Swarts
C. TL Pixley
Eureka Lever Club
Burchard & Scott
Hiller & Chapman's
Stephenson St
WANTED a Competent Woman Cook for Hotel Charge
Classified items show job ad for a woman to manage hotel kitchen with wage 820 per month. Also numerous local retail notices tout hats, buckwheat flour, Michigan winter apples, ladies underwear, neckwear, tea, undergarments, candies, nuts, fruits, and holiday groceries from Berne Bros, Hiller Chapman, Bennet Bros. in Illinois and Michigan areas.
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Coverdale
White House
Lena
Ills
Photographs and Slippers At McNamara Holiday Sale
McHeenry Gallery advertises card photographs at $1.00 a dot at 105 Stephenson St Ireeport Tl 25-11. McNamara touts handsome slippers for the holiday trade and invites examination. Opened at the Pair 161 163 Stephenson St offers fancy goods china majolica glassware and 4000 other items bought at auction at deep cuts. Sale touts large markdowns and budget presents with low coin values on Stephenson St.
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McHeenry’s
Stephenson St
Ireeport
Stephenson Street
Parker's Ginger Tonic Promises Quick Health Revival
An advertising column touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as a cure for senile weakness and general malaise. It claims the tonic restores vitality, strength, cheerfulness, and perfect health from the first dose, appealing to miserable readers seeking relief.
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Togar
Upper Stephenson Street
Delbauer
Embury
Aecond Presbyterian Church
J. Bonn
D. 8. Bogar
New Town
Forreston
John Hl. Graham
Rock City
Gindo
Evergreen Lodge
No. 7
Burrell Brow
Evangelical Parsonage
Orangeville
W. Catron
J W. Geyer
Clyde, Whiteside Co
Mary E Hummel
Jefferson, Green Co
Wis
Wm C. Wright
Opera House
Sanborn’s
Lancaster Township
Ita
Freeport
Freedom Township
G. Cg, Luck
John T. Brisker
Mary J. Best
Freedow
Carroll County
M. H. Church
Viet
Dan Adamson
House of L. Trang & Co
Boston
Masy
State Teachers’ Association
Representatives Ball
Springfield
Del
James Irvin
Pecatonica
Vigor and Tobacco Establishment
I. 8. Babcock
John O. Lobr
John Andrews
RB. Uager
J. de Burebank
Charley Cross
Dua Gwany
Ana Mau Chartuy Cross
Ang Tully
Lleyran
Wyof
George C. Mustin
Sarchinechadls
Kred E. Millard
Lanark
Bt. Agnes Guild
Walton's
Ridott
Babcock's Hall
Lmits
Stewart
Chamberlin
Gurtman
Sheridan
Shirk
Galveston
Joseph W. McClellin
Gilbooly
Pany
Mae
Gilhooly
First Presbyterian Church
Ullice
W. G. Barnes
D. A. Knowlton
Baltimore and Potomac
Garfield
James Abram Garfield
United States
Jefferson
Simon Tollmeier
Lorun
W. W. Buckley
Florence
H.C. Best
Silver Creek
John Sullivan
Christian Guth
Rock Run
W. W. Kurtz
A.J. Webb
Lancaster
J L B. Currier
E. H. Foy
Fred Kuolz
J. H W. Crane
Thomas Grant
Harlem
Jacob Juger
Erin
London
Awell
Freeport Amateur Dramatic Society
Vermont
Joyel
Western Exchange
Muah Swaller
Arade
Mys. W. A. Biever
Hiller & Chapman
Michigan
C. D
W. Stevens
Japan
Burken Bro's
Bennet Bios
McNamara
Giant
We Jrs
Christus
C. H. Little
Alfred H. Wis
Ili
Chamberli
Hatter
Stephenson
Ladies’ Fur
Stine & Kern
Cumpluta
Old Post Office, Co
Si Freeport, Ill
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