Freeport Journal Highlights Local Events and Announcements
A 1882 issue notes book giveaways for advance subscribers, church and social gatherings at Temperance Hall and private residences, marriages in Kent Wis and Cedarville, a railroad excursion, a monument contract in Rhode Island, and updates on local dignitaries, deaths, and school festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Good Templar
Temperance Hall
Levi Erwin
Kent
Wis
Dee
Goo
W. Miller
Lea Addie Erwin
Clifton House Gains Favor With Traveling Public
The Clifton House attracts visitors as two theatrical troupes and many merchants choose it as headquarters. Manager Cal Spellman and staff strive to make guests feel at home while notable locals like J. Shay and J. Kellogg shape city media and rail interests. Officers elected for the Independent Order of Mutual Aid and local police ties surface as crime and civic notes fill this edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton House
Clifton
Axl
Cal Spellman
Hom
Independent Order of Mutual Aid
Jas. W. Killion
The
Germania Society
NR. Hefti
George Bruins
P.P Ohden
Jacob Kerch
Henry Baier
M. Anstlinger
J. Kern
D. B. Schulte
Phil Proning
Phil Arno
Jacob Molter
John Hoebel
John M. Walz
John Erfert
Germania
Not Guilty in Hawes Burglar Case at Circuit Court
Circuit Court opened last Tuesday with Judge Brown presiding. The People v Hawes ended in a not guilty verdict after a December term indictment for burglarizing a Winslow township schoolhouse and stealing Cheratrom laundry items. Luminary witnesses included Mrs. Lucinda Miner of Jo Daviess, with James S Cochran prosecuting and M Marvin and S J Dodds defending. The report also covers the People v Mund and Ridgeway for selling diseased animal flesh, and a lengthy Teachers Institute note from Cedarville on December 17 1881 with program details and staff contributions from local educators and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court News
Brown
Wolace Hawes
Winslow
Lucinda Miner
Jo Daviess County
James 8. Cochran
M. Marvin
J. Dodds
Lena
The
People
August Mund
J. D. Ridgeway
Ridoth
James
Coahran
J. A. Crain
J. C. Kean
Beautiful Sabbath School Arch and Trees Gifted to Pupils
The two trees linked by a handsome ever teen arch were outfitted with presents from the Sabbath School and friends. The completed arch and trees are valued at over five hundred dollars. The exercises attracted a large appreciative audience at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mda Gochenour
John Gochenour
Miller
Shannon
Cora Viersol
Freeport
Local notices list diverse goods and new bakery partnership
Local notices advertise Plug Tobacco at 6 cents a pound from Burner Bros and novelties in neckwear at Hiller Chapman. Cider vinegar and spices for pickling sold by Burnern Bos. Flour from Minnesota hard wheat and southern white winter wheat sold by barrel. Mrs. W. A. Stevens offers holiday novelties. F Schwarzendahl and I L Ruesenberg form a partnership to open a Daybniter bakery on Galena street promising best goods at current prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Burrell Bros
F. Sehwarzendahl
Rifleybens & Sehwargendahl
Whue
IL Ruesenberg
Galena Street
Times
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Swarts Brothers Close Out Toys and Skates at Cost
Swarts Brothers advertise holiday toys and a fine jet of presents at low prices. They feature Mureka Lever Club Skates, the best and cheapest lever skate, with call to act early before assortment breaks. Burrell Gros promotes bargains in boots and shoes. Hiller Chapman tout hats, caps, and gent's furnishings. Berret Bros offers New York Buckwheat Flour by the pound, sack, or barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarts
Mureka Lever Club
Burghard & Scott
New York
Berret Bros
Michigan Winter Apples and Holiday Goods Offered
The notice lists Winter Apples in 3 bushel barrels at various prices, plus a wide array of holiday items from Burrell Bros and other shops. It highlights neckwear, teas, candies, nuts, oranges, lemons, mince meats, and clothing, with local retailers promoting sales and new photo portraits. It also notes a postponed auction sale by New York Clothing House and holiday slippers from McNamara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buanria Bros
New York
Stine's Corner
Parker's Ginger J'onle Advertising Claim
An advertisement urges readers to use Parker's Ginger J'onle to reverse misery and creeping health decline. It promises quick vitality, strength, and restoration to perfect health starting from the first dose, asserting a cure and renewed vigor for tired individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Trlbune
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Java
Lou Magsenborg
Kittie May
St. Atkinson
Missy Clara Jackson
Thomas Gite
Cedarville
Daniel Adamson
Second Presbyterian Church
John C. Smith
Odd Fellows
Ilinoig
R. W
Springfield
B. W. Wilcox
Wilcox
Jo Davivas
Rhode Isliad
Masonic Fraternity
Pecatonica
J.C. Garver
Rockford
Martie
Martin Ritzman
Orangeville
Martin
Willie
San
A. L. Clarke
Big Rapids
Mich
Mildinsy
National Rifle Association of Great Britain
General Linesch
Nations Guard
United States
Wimbledon
Tlinois Central Railroad
Iawa
Danairy Tech
Baileyville
Danairy
Mocovours
Taylow Tase
Tt Ue
Vr Mowitt
the Baptist Church
California
Himoig
Falluwang
Bonday
Do Ul Kigekner
Tet
P. McCouly
Mise Mynard
Sierenay
Wohomas
Pevnsurer
W. Whiebidas
J. Wilson
Chyriater
A. K. Stibgen
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Mischisie Weary
M. d Giles
Yaytor
Mist R. A
Shere Bundy
Benjamin Harris Brewster
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My. J. E. Shay
Chicago Herald
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Geer
Henry Co Wentworth
Chimica
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Michigan Central Railway
Roo
Vorneess, Webster
Burchard & Scott
Segond National Bank
Webster
William Kirk
Kirk
Rockford Journal
Ames
Poplar Grove
Forreston
Joliet
Hutching
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C. F
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Chicago
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Sterling Standard
Aurora
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Ornce
My. J
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Jawa
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Ogend
Mminols
Teachers’ Institute
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A. Cain
Damascus
Citzens
John Raesser
Amd
Chen
Jessona
Mary Gow
Annie Hnackman
United Statea
GO. J. Rooking
F. A. Cain
Charles Addams
Werrick
A. A. Krape
Lenn
C. W. Prank
Herrick
A.A. Krape
C. W. Frank
F. A. Canin
J. L. Rocky
Joan Exsessen
Ella Edges
Eva Hart
Lena Collman
John Meyer
Kate de Forest
Dubuque
Louis Miller
Aon
Parkersburg
Jennie Pattison
Cuio
Frederic Bartlett
W. L. Lighthart
Winona
Cyrus Kryder
Oregon
Ogle County
George Dewalt
Knowlton Bros. Bank
Jas
G. 8. Best
Lulu
Wm. Cox
Wm. Waite
Peoria Public Bchevals
W. E. Boyington
Blevens Point
John H. McNamuars
South
Harry Snyder
Cleveland
Hibbard
St. Louis
H. Little
East
Little
C. C. Snyder
State Teacher's Association
Jom ©. Smith
Freeport Lodge
Corry
May
Douroy
Will Rodeasmel
Harry and Charlie Black
Juli Avtar
Bids Voy Smith
Dvd M. Bien
Wu Prench
Geo
W. Brown
Clarenge Leigh
P.M. Ditsler
Florence
Rena
Freeport Republican
Arcrhodists
Yautheran
D. C. Pickard
Colo
Towa
Ben Galbraith
Coverdale
Masonic Lodge
Ellis
Leslie Goddard
Ann Arbor College
Michigan
Presbyterian Church
S. A. Gardiner
Good Templars
H. EB. Williams
Beloit
S. Rising
Ridott
J. C. Pickard
Gross
the Kremer
Joe Pickard
B. M. Weaver & Co
W. W. Lewis
Miss* Stover
J.B. McVatrick
Stiver
Wred Kremer
Lillie Ambrose
Samuel Bailey
Bowers
Mary Goddard
G. M. Herrick
V. Sausman
Messrs
Will
Corey Righardson
de. Richardson
J. M. Merrick
Lena Literary Society
Hey
Gardiner
Bonnents
Plug Tobacco
Burner Bros
Hiller & Chapman's
Stephenson St
Burnern Bos
W. A. Stevens
Burrell Gros
Ecation Staverd& Snyder
Hiller & Chapman
Japan
Burnell Bro's
Woll
Gui Cagmilut
Burrell Bro’s
Bestcard
MclTenry
Iveeport
McNamara
Ahly
C. H. Little
Brewster House
Alfred H. Wist
Sargent Stock
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
the Black Watch
Alaska
Plymouth
Buck and
Saranac
Chamberlin
the Hatter
Fry
Stine & Kern
Ck of Woolens
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