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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1882
Page
4
General Waite visits, deaths, marriages, business moves, and local happenings in Freeport and surrounding towns. Includes railway updates, temperance union meeting, lectures, court notices, and community events with multiple named residents and firms. A broad snapshot of civic life and upcoming entertainments.
An evening event featured Wilful gallery guests and a prize distribution including a gold watch chain for Frita Urfert, and gold bracelets for Miss Katie Kasten, with music by the Germania orchestra. A quiet wedding of Jennie Hettinger and Erasma A. Williams followed at St Joseph’s Church, with a breakfast and Western-bound travels. Recent deaths include Joseph Waddington of Nora, Miss Jane Boals, and George Bordner, each noted for long service and community ties.
The record lists multiple estate actions including Agnes S Lawson and Eliza Brikhardt inventories ordered. It cites Freeport and Oneco parcels with assignments between individuals, dates in 1882, and various dollar values for properties in Freeport, Lancaster, Jefferson, Winslow, Lena, and Dakota. Taylor & Son, abstracters and conveyancers, conclude the notice with title services.
David Burrell, long time Freeport resident since 1830, died at 76 after a life of outdoor recreation and early business, survived by his widow and six other family members. Born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, he endured rheumatism later in life and was remembered for strength, fortitude, and devout faith. His passing follows a painful, prolonged illness, leaving a legacy within a large family and circle of friends.
A two thirds life size oil portrait of John W. Taylor the sole New York elected Speaker will be presented to the House this winter. Miss C Lb Ransom painted it, funded by Geo West John H Starin and district supporters. Taylor served from 1812 to 1837 and 1825 to 1827 as Speaker. born 1784 died 1854.
The column notes that an artistic portrait of a former speaker will be presented to the House of Representatives. It lists the remaining oil portraits in the capital for Muhlenburg, Trumbull, and Banks, with local notes about visitors, social events, illnesses, and upcoming lectures tied to Lena Lecture Association.
The annual meeting at Grange Hall Freeport on March 1 1882 at 10 a m will decide wind up of the Association and sale of its building and lot. three directors to be elected. Directors meet February 28 at 1 p m. Tas Curren president, J M Cuasnens secretary. Also advertising Ferris products and pure sugar offerings by Burnett Bros at J Schmid's with notices about sugar purity and pricing.
J Schmid's offers dried fruits at low prices and Burretl Bros. advertises a popular coffee roaster supplying Rio and other coffees. A large canned goods selection stays cheap, while E Schwarzenduhl and T L Ruesenberg form a bakery partnership to open in Baymiller's building on Quiona street selling top quality goods at reasonable prices.
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