Prohibition Chit holds meeting and by laws adopted
The Prohibition Chit held a meeting on Monday evening and adopted constitution and by laws. Capt. Robert T. Gowper of Rowan Neb formerly Treasurer of Stephenson County was in town this week visiting friends. Various marriages, arrivals, and local notices fill the page with community life and reminders of upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Chit
Robert T. Gowper
Rowarl, Neb
Stephenson County
Welding Belts Married at the Bride's Parents Home
The marriage of Anna Matter to Peter Ruben datta Took place June 14 1882 at the residence of the bride's parents in Stephenson County. Rev Wm Caton officiated with Carrie Duth as bridesmaid and Charles Matter as groomsman. The reception followed with Buckeye Kneelsine Cornet Band and organ music. The couple received many gifts and will reside in Orangeville where Mr Ruben datta will work as a clerk for James Musser & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Caton
Orangeville
Peter Rubendatta
Anta M. Matter
Stephson County
Moses Matter
Buckeye Township
Anna
Carrie Duth
Freeport
Charles Matter
Dupartel
Beldeat Groon
Gaus Blessine
Mes
Wendall
Magentine
James Musser & Co
St John s Day Festivity at Freeport Lodge of Perfection
The St Johns Day Masonic festival was celebrated by Freeport Lodge of Perfection with open ceremonies. Grand Master M Stoskopf welcomed all, J C Garver spoke on Masonry, a marble clock gift to Mr. Warner was presented, and the banquet by J S Umes followed. Attendees included many local and visiting Masons from Amboy, Byron, Rock City, Polo and others, with notes on residents and recent travels in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Lerch
M. Stoskoff
The
Loge
J.C. Garver
Nockford
C. E. Warner
Freeport
M. Stoskopf
Hlastiowa
Mr. Warner
Ite
Efurt
Canalatory
Encouragumi
Edwin
Warner
Mreeport Consistory
Que
Jane Yao
J. 8. Umes
Brewster House
Freeport Lodge
Lou Barweil
James I. Neff
Ducks
Illinois
W. R. B. Smythe
Madison
Wis
Bob. Jenkins
Waverly
New York
Ion
Win, Cos
Winslow
H. H. Bolender
Rock Grove
F. A. Read
Polo
I. ¥. EB. Sweet
Amboy
D. A. McMillan
Wisconsin
dJoseph Ainsworth
Toledo
Ohio
Rob't Clark
Chicago
Mia
James Mitchell
Joseph Milner
Gling Perkins
Kya
John Milner
Rockford Shundry
David Cowles
Star, Esq
Crews Port
Bertie Swarta
Mars
Wingeted
D. A. Knowlton
Digest Myers
Long Island
Sidney Smith
Wm. A. Stevens
Racine
Miss Stevens
and Mel
W. CD. Rowell
Funnion
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Lake Minnetonka
Lake Superior
Sun Fish Cliv
Delavan
Tuesaday Uoon
Cluk
Messrs
Chay 1
Knowltan
GC. L. Shatter
Bob Srusleriauld
Wok
Burglary at Deal & Swarts store and local notices from Orangeville
Burglars blew the safe at Deal & Swarts on Saturday morning about two o'clock, netting around thirty dollars and causing extensive window damage. The article notes Orangeville repairs to a bridge, new citizen Pete Rubendall and wife, a singing school closing with a concert, a brick kiln opening, and plans for local improvements. Also mentioned are storm damage, church repairs, and personnel changes at the Winnebago school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal & Swarts
Stalu
Orangeville
Monroe Roai
Pete Rubendall
Oakley Fourth of July posters mislead crowds
A local note reports Dr Snyder advertised as a Rock City orator to draw crowds for Oakley July 4 celebrations while Dr Snyder will actually speak in Rock City. Dr Bradshaw visited town seeking County Clerk support. The Evangelical Synod conference closed with 150 delegates across six states and a large Freeport contingent. Four thousand attended, meals provided, and Mrs Lashell of Slauenon visited Rock City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. C. Stangland
Dr. Snyder
Rock Guy
Snyder
Rock City
Bradshaw
Evangelical Synod of the
Fifth District
North America
Narming
Dr. Lashell
Slaunon
Siock City
Buckeye Twine Binder Impresses In Field Trial
A telegram to W. G. & W. Barnes reports the Buckeye Twine Binder excelled in a field trial with St. Paul Esterly Osborn and McCormick, and was the only machine sold on the grounds. The notice also lists flour pricing and a misc. garbled line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G
W. Barnes
Janesville
Wis
W. G. & W. Barnes
Freeport
St. Paul, Esterly, Osborn and McCormick
T. F. Murray
Thirty Days Photo Prints at McIlhenry Gallery
Best card photographs offered at McIlhenry's Gallery No 1d Stupb ubson St Freeport Al. 25th. The new Vormosa Oviong and Pan fired uncolored Jupur Teas now offered, finest of the kind imported. Sold only by Busee Bros. Agency for smarts Wand Wu Saacue 6mo2 3. R. Suri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIlenry's
Stupbubson St
Freeport
Aca
Busee
Bros
New Merchant Tailoring Establishment Guided by Kern Stock
New tailor shop offers suits made to measure after acquiring Kern & Selle stock and hiring John Kern as cutter. 60 day department bargains announced at 97 Stephenson St corner store. Also includes coffee ad and Burrell Bros fishing tackle offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern & Selle
John Kern
M. D. Chamberlin
Stephenson St
Maynard offers new spring dress goods and goods at low prices
Maynard stock lists cashmeres bustines ginghams and spring fabrics. J B Smith’s soda fountain advertised, J Schmid’s canned goods and low coffee prices noted. Duty free selections, dried fruits, and a claim of cure for backing cough from Kumort Burrell’s drug store with Dr Bigelow’s Positive Cure offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Hay
Southland
Mayntone
Meniih
Kumort & Burrell
Dr. Bigelow
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Rev. Hett
June
Fanble
Emma Martin
Eling BR. Hazlett
Dewalt
Wynnilotle
Kansas
Dune
Barbury Nabsonage Feenport
Hyde Martin
Jota Fy Raowray
Mina Sarah Millen
Adeline, Ogle Co
Oregon
Suvenyeat Favite
Louisville
Coperma
Havol Krohn
Dusiry
Sa'elock
Wine Brothers
Adaingon
Grinnell
L Celock A.m
Cedarville
Zo'ulock
O. C. Luttrop
Esty
J. B. Swents
C. M. & St. P. Railroad Company
J. 3 Brown
Galena
Raze
John C. Smith
F. Pierce
Rockford Gazette
Lawler
Rockford
Haskell
W. L. Williams
Rinaldo Lodge
J. Stearna
Hughes
Prelute
Geib
Raw. Jones
Geiger
Louis Shighes
Sam ® Dubs
Grand Lodge
J. HW. Kellogg
James W. Killion
D. H. Wilson
V.P
Ienry Mensenkamp
Henry Cremmer
F.S
John F. Franz
LN. ‘Oland
Mr. Leemhuis
VY. Tmillebrand
Vennor
Mitchell Selival
D. Gi. Hale
Vad
Iid
Mra. A. Grhnes
Dakota
M.ciurch Grove
Holsapple Cornet
Second Presbyterian Church
Rabbah School Quarterly Review
Mie Ois Central
Chigago
Down
Ty's
Forreston
Dixon
Marylaid
Uty Yen
Seed National Bank
Jae Bow
View M. Duwver
Micky Linrtun
Athen Iverson
Dpbunl
Jng
Barton
Ilinois Central Railroad
Clear Lake
Lews
Ashamy
C. McCabe
Vreeport
the Lakes
Mercyy Byeursinn
Manchester
Towa
Repunlican
Ahe Stave
Master Freeman
Umnols Central
Springfield
Wm. C. Wright Hook and Ladder Co
Armory Hall
Germania Band
Wright
McNamara
Lathrop
Deal & Swartz
A. Ruarrs
C. FF. M
Peansters
Soud
Gardner
W. H. Wagner
Harman'’s
Fred Beker Tod
Weaver
Silver Creek
Shatter
DV Barker Et al
Hock Grove
Isd
Qug
Henry Phelps
Anton Mudike
Taylor & Bon
Conveyancerad
Luan Brokers
Dion
Atkin
Smith
Atking
Wivers
Marc
Sarich D. Atkins
Conrad J. Kry
Alfred Jr. Wise
Joby
Emmert
Willis
Munu
Atkins Wan
Thoampyun Wilcoxon
Willi Young
Alking
Agin
Pastidasior
Conrad J. Fry
Win, Young
Michael Sawyer
William Young
Ignac
Aartinuay
Bondanien
Gen
Atkins
Dav. Atking
St. John’s Day
Beyblefeare
Pao
Mior
Freeport Republican
Jennis Youngman
Rey
Noaurine
Wio
Evangelical
J. Hh. Grudaan
Wutchisenu
Winnebago
G. Lashell
Buckeye
Agency For
Wu Saacue
R. Suri
New Merchant Tailoring Establishment
J. Schmich
Burrell Bros
Burress. Bros
J.B. Smith
J. Schmid's
Arbuckle
Einest Golden Santos
Java
BunnEmn Bros
J. Lehmid
Waukusha
K. San
C. H. Little & Co
Jacob Kline
Vandburen Ait Bridge
Platfona
Miller's Eureka
Gcrand
Finnie
Clothing House
Stine’s Cor
Freeport, Ll
Zads
Abe Foy
Call
Chicago Street
Ill
Eccline
E. H. Foy
Stephenson
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