Infant death and temperance meeting in Freeport
The infant daughter of EC Warner died after a week of illness. Fred Finchtemier completed a monument for the late WM A West. The Ladies Christian Temperance Union meets Friday at Temperance Hall at 8 PM. Various local notices include marriages, church events, and upcoming lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EC. Warner
Boen
Fred Finchtemier
West
Ladies Christian Temperance Union of
Freeport
Temperance Hall
Chicago Street
City Council Adopts Petition on Incorporation and Raises Salaries
An adjourned City Council meeting with all Aldermen approved a petition by over 800 voters to submit to the next municipal election the question of incorporating under the general law. The council raised police pay to 40 per month and City Attorney pay to 8600, while a proposed amendment raising Street Commissioner pay failed. The session adjourned after the clerk read resolutions and the council discussed but did not pass the amendment. Separately, the Teachers Institute met in Winslow with programs on school planning, examinations, oral reading, and mathematical geography, with future meetings set for February 26 in Orangeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Wagher
Ald. Taylor
Ald. McCoy
Ald. Bartmany
Ireeport
Eaid City
Teachers’ Institute
Winslow
IL O’utock
A. M
Awa
Arape
T. J. Tunter
Rachel Richardson
Jill Minds
James Rybolt
Institute
Misa Alice Leonard
KR. S. Wilbur
A A. Krape
Orangeville
Kirrie Gaytony
Death of Mrs John H McNamara in Jacksonville
Dispatch from Macon reports the death of Mrs John H McNamara in Jacksonville Florida on Sunday morning after a winter stay with her husband James McNamara and family. A Woodville Ohio native, she had lived in this city since 1871 and was active in church and charity. Her funeral, held yesterday, drew a large crowd, reflecting the widespread sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McNamara
Macon
Georgia
John H. McNamara
Jacksonville
Florida
McNamara
Gad
Linois Central Ry
Real Estate Sales Report from Fuerroni Lavy Office
Real estate market shows rising activity with prices climbing. The latest transfers include Hiram Fuller to Sarah Sheckler for 80 acres in Waddams at 4,000 dollars and Michael Sawyer to J W Henney et al for 40 acres in Freeport at 18,000 dollars, among numerous parcels and prices across Harlem, Freeport, Lena, and other local areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuerroni Lavy
Hiram Fuller
Sarah Sheckler
Nhaw
Waddams
Meliga Leet
Benj. Sheckler
Allen's Add
Lunn
John Benfzant
Ch. Moller
Block
Freeport
Ralph Sabin
Simon Kuhlegeier
SU Neres
Lauran
Inighel Dillunbaugh
C. A. Thart
Ab Ge
BU Agros
Harlem
MH. di
Upp
G. FE
Smith
Mlorenoy
Helena Beck
David Kephart
Aotes
Queco
Knowlton
Studebaker
Michael Fisher
Loran
Noa
Benfer
Bynz
Ouveo
Vaniel Zimmerman
Simon Messman
Aw & Uwese
Ures
Dakota
Aehvooa Kareinger
Jos
Bilis
Ordway
Adi
John Liobhart
Pred Bucker
Florence
John Wales
Wire
Uctes
Winslow
Pos
Kerlin
Ginxer
Vluck
Lot & Lot
Lena
Alfred Fruet
Lena Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices
A mixed item lists several land transfers with names such as Waddams Buckeye Jacob Frat and Fred Weinke, plus mentions Lena Freeport and Ridott. It includes assorted real estate figures, acreages, and sale values. The rest notes visiting locals and civic figures like TAYLOR & SON Conveyancers and Masonic officials in Lena Freeport and Kent township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddams
Hella Andrew St. John
Ch. Daughendaugh
Buckeye
Jacob Frat
Miram Shank
Ahne
Loran
Hannah Keister
C. V. Ssuaman
Lena
Bausman
J. O. Hoff
Levi Brace
Erman
New
Ridott
Sterling May
Fred Stark
Pact
Quiteau
Freeport
JM. Smith
Fred Weinke
Lancaster
Taylor & 8On
Grandm Schiller Widow Died in Waddama Township at 79
From Woodville a notice to the editor reports Mra Schiller known as Grandma Schiller of Waddama township died Wednesday night at age 79 years six months and twenty days. Shuwana native of Prugaia arrived sixteen years ago and settled on the farm where she died. She belonged to the German Methodist Church and was buried Friday at 2 pm. An oyster supper followed at George Heckinai’s residence. News items note local accidents, illnesses, marriages, and various community updates including school enrollment and teacher remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. T. L. Carey
Lena
Rob't Proctor
Arlington Heights
Lown
D. J. Burrell
Presbyterian Church
Dubuque
Miss Yates
Lkborn
Wis
Alfred JT. Wise
Chicago
Frank H. Mealiff
Henry Little
Rockford Ing. Co
V. Allen
Rockford
M. 2. Chamberlin
Grand Lodge of Masona
Hingham
James Shaw
Mt. Carroll
E. Stover
Carroll County
Carver
Dr. Carver
Europe
James, Ticknor, Fay
D. Jenkins
New York State
Drof. Whitney
Beloit College
First Presbyterian Church
Daniel Adamaan
New York City
Don’l Padmore
LeMars
Iowa
L. W. Guiteau
Second National Bank
Duota
Jacob Gable
Kent
Freeport
Freeport Republican
Mra. Schiller
Grandma Schiller
Waddama Township
Paul
Shuwana
Prugaia
German Methodist Church
George Heckinai
Ith
Bueny Vists
Thomas Watlford
Frank McClain
Woodville
Huena Vista
Walford Bros. Age
Lee House
W. M. Belding
Jackson
Afiys
Ktmnold
Weckman
Bellevue
Brondaga Iga
Danka Brandage
Charles Saladay
Bowers
Fred Bongry
Elegant lace stock offered at Kuscknen Co. Clerk shop
Just received an elegant collection of laces including Oriental Chantilly Guipure Youghal and real Duchess lines. Customers urged to inspect stock before purchasing as prices and styles are unmatched. Also displayed are embroidered ties lace scarfs and collars with imitation options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantilly
Yosemite
Algo
Annual meeting of Stephen son County Farmers' Co op
The Stephen son County Farmers' Cooperative Association holds its annual meeting at Grange Hall Freeport on Wednesday March 1 1882 at 10 am. Members vote on winding up the association and directing sale of the building and lot. Three directors to be elected and any lawful business transacted. Directors meeting to follow Tuesday February 28 at 1 pm. Ina Crivren president. J M Cramuros secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Farmers’ Cooperative Association
Grange Hall
Freeport
Ina Crivren
J.M. Cramuros
Bakery Partnership Formed In Baymiller Building
F. Schwarzendahl formerly with Billerbeck & Schwarzendahl partners with HH. Ruesenberg to open a new bakery in Baymiller's building on Galena street within days. They plan to produce only the freshest goods and set prices to match current times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Stine & Kern
Chicago Street
F. Schwarzendahl
Billerbeck & Schwarzendahl
HH. Ruesenberg
Baymiller
Galena Street
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James B. Motride
Grand Rapids, Mich
J. Jr. McNamara
McMulaurn
James and
Gottliben
The
V People
J. A. Nebturmeyer
Gous
Lichtenbergers’ Ear Market
Ladies Foreign Missionary Society of
Dexter A. Knowlton
W. B. Mitchell
Eng
W.S. Mayes
Chas. P. Ley
Laura C. Mitchell
Stephenson County
Freeport Lodge of Perfection
J. ¢. Burbank
M.D
Freeport Commandery No. 7
K. T
Embury
H. L. Martin Pere
William M. Hake
Alberteua House
Waddamy Center
Good Templars’ Lodge
Spafford
Vigin
Emory A. Storrs
Storrs
Washington
Michael Bollman
David Bollman
Davis
Kopay
Minois
Council Lum
Amboy
Usgial
Rockford Journal
Ilan
John B. Vineh
Nebraska
Lorin
Louis Kiawer
Martin Loog
J. C. Kent
Cochran
Worte
Kraemer
George W. Lolig
Mr. Lattig
Dar Vounsylvania
Kebrer
Galens Street
T. K. Best
O. BE. Oserstrid
Orfordaville
Barbara Thompson
Rock Run
John Nelson
Rock Grove
Melinda Knudgen
T. K. Thowildsen
Vennor
Miles White
Baptist Church
F. Bower
Jesup
J. W, Ilnyea
A. 8. Crotzer
Chas. Waite
I. Brown
C. Houser
W Lewis
Wes
Pennsylvania
J. Ellen Fleming
Bulletin
Defrain
John ET
Addema Lodge
Grand Lodge
Quincy
E. DB. Keek
Ohio
J. C. Burbank
Bis
Germania Society
Oyler
Viola Dane
Miss Dane
Alex. I. Blade
Sarah Blade
W.W. Hutchison
Hock Grove
Rock City
Cedarville
Herberts Dramatic Company
Herbert Dramatic Company
Opera House
Bent
Eunice Goodnoh
J. W. Burton
Terbert
Ottawa, A, R Repubblican
Ottawa
Herbert Company
J. HW. McNamaen
George Studebaker
Dugle
George iv
Charles R
Huws
Hineling
Vilé Place
Henry Schredermoler
Albright Church
Hidott
Mihlort
Bidott
IE Potfonverger
Teo
Byars
Ana
Kroeport
Jada
Plckard
Len
Ada Byers
Krevport
Hou Wa
Couray
District Nu
Soret
Gust Addams
Cedaryile
Ttes
Eash
Walton’s
J. Schmich
Board of Supervisors
Illinois
Said
I. FB. Kuscknen, Co. Clerk
J. Schmid’s
Burnere Bros
Burrell Bros
Schmich
C. H. Little & Co
Qhely
Alfred H. Wis
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
Alaska
Plymouth
Buck and
Saranac
the Hatter
Stephenson St
Fry's Block
Stine & Kern
OLD Post Sfice
Acoa Freeport, Ill
H. D, Post & CO
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