Baileyville and surrounding notes in March 1882
Reads cursive local items with Baileyville farm prices at about sixty five dollars per acre. births, deaths, marriages, business changes, new enterprises, and upcoming events across Baileyville, Rockford, Freeport and Galena. Mentions a church dedication, a coop grocery venture, a new train schedule, and a severe accident in town. Contains obituaries and pension board news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baileyville Creamery
Baileyville
The
Chicago Journal
Chicago and Iowa
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Chicago
Town
Aurora
Shabbona
Rochelle
Rockford
Birthday Party Honors Misa Rora Heitter In Erin
Nearly fifty friends gathered Friday February 24 at Mr and Mrs Sam Heitter home in Erin to mark the eighteenth birthday of Misa Rora Heitter. A large supper followed and guests presented gifts including jewelry, glassware, albums, and keepsakes from family and neighbors in a festive neighborly tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Rora B. Heitter
Sam’ Heitter
Erin
Rosa
Ross
Sod
Henry
George
Harvey
Tidy
Lucinda
Mia
Waterloo
Rachel Bobb
Frank Brandt
Hiram
Mahlon Apker
Tom Linenweaver
Tillie Brandt
Tillie Roze
Chas
Simon Beine
Fred Rove
Daniel Rees
Samuel Baker
Emma
J. OC. Fisher
Jacob Philips
Sarah Albright
J. C
F. V
C. 8. Staut
Weather forecase for March with wind and storm dates
A local weather forecast notes March 188% mild, windy, showery with storm periods the 6th to 8th 10th to 14th 18th to 21st and 26th to 28th. Warmer days around the 8th 6th 11th 14th 17th 19th 26th and 21st. Cooler days near the 9th 16th 21st 24th 20th. Highest winds on the 11th and 24th with auroras on multiple dates. April to bring brighter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue United States
Marriage in Ridott 1882 Fox Sibert nuptials
In Ridott on February 22, 1882 at the bride's mother's home, George A Fox of Rockford wed Miss Bile Sibert of Ridott, with Rev. OC Wendle performing the ceremony. The bride received numerous gifts including bed spreads, tablecloths, linen, glassware, kitchenware, lamps, and decorative pieces from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie B. Weaver
J. R. Weaver
Harvey Eichelbarger
Silver Creek
Rev
D. B. Byera
Ridott
OC. Wendle
George A Fox
Rockford
Mies Bile Sibert
Robert Joney
Blinn Askey
Simon Johnson
Almira Fox
Maggie Stahl
Reo Stelil
Mrs. Lincoln
Mra
Henry Gibler
Fannie Fox
Emma Cole
Fox
Mra. Wagner
Nancy Wagner
Will Wagner
Mra. Hershey
Minnie Brubaker
Babcock
T. Lense
Rachel Getchel
Guo
Lizzie Milton
Mr. J. 8
Ada Byers
Guy and
Laura Brace
Elizabeth Ann Benson 1808 - Obituary Notice
Mrs Elizabeth Ann Benson widow of Peter Benson of Erie Pa died February 24 1482 in Warren St after sudden apoplexy during aging years she remained active in church and public affairs born in Philadelphia and survived by son D Benson of the city burial in Erie on February 26 May she rest in peace and perpetual light Atkins Warren Sentinel notes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise
W. Scott Benson
Warren
Elizabeth Ann Benson
Peter Benson
Erie
Pennsylvania
Benson
Philadelphia
Protestant Episcopal Church
Ita Thara
Warren Sentinel
Abs. Benson
D. Benson
City
Memoriam Mrs Maria M French dies at Baileyville home
In Memoriam, Mrs Maria M French died at her late residence near Baileyville on Monday night February 20 1882 in the fifty fifth year of her age. Born in Vermont April 7 1827 she married Alonzo French in Manchester Wisconsin September 20 1845. They settled here about thirty years ago establishing a farm and raising three children after her husband’s death January 4 1868 she supported the family and kept guardianship of the minors. She joined M M Church in Baileyville in 1868 and was a devoted singer and faithful member expected to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Filanbeth
Absolom McDaniel
Highland County
Ohio
Maria M. French
Baileyville
Vermont
Alonzo French
Manchester
Miauiv
Freeport O Umat
Balleyvilly
I. H. Miler
Bismark
Dakota
Charles Adamson
LaMara
Town
Dan’l Adamson
John St. Rosebrugh
Siasa
Thi City
F. P. Cleveland
Chicago
Methodial Church
Ron
David H. Sunderland
Washington, D. C
Ming Sacha Ielm
F. J. Middleditch
Galena
Meare Francis
John Becker
Harlem
Grandy County
Iowa
Jou
Jacob Krohn
Louisville
Cincinnati
Todd Messe
Illinois Central
Amboy
M. M. Mayer
Roagell
Kansas
Shia City
A.B. Pickard
Vury
Mt. Morris
Pickard
M. Sheers
Freeport
Bellow Vista
Colorado
Hig District
Mostotlica
Washington
F. Stedman
Mosurs
W. Gd
W. Barnes
Sparta
Wis
Stedman
H. A. Strovier & Co
Death of Mrs. Showers Prompts Noted Memorials
The obituary details the death of Mrs. Showers after long illness, noting her son Charles died in the Union Army, other surviving children George William and Mary, and a daughter married to Edward B. Fiscus. It records tributes from Ancient Companions Domestic Club of Chicago and a list of local residents visiting or moving, along with various society news items and tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Polin
George
William
Baileyville
Mary
Edward B. Fiscus
Franklin Co
L. L. Muan
EB. C. Warner
Ancient Companions Domestic Club
Chicago
Companions
Sir Knights of
Freeport
Moon
Templar
Mlindy
Edwin
Warner
Freeport Commandery
Ireeport
Loyal L. Munn
Edwin C. Warner
Freeport Commandery No. 7
RB. E
Edwin ©. Warner
Jas. B. Bradwell
Ron’r E. Stony
Jas. Bircncock
Tlenny D. Fiep
Keiser and Deisher Move Toward Banking in Dakota Territory
Friends witnessed William Keiser and Charles Deisher wed in Freeport. Deisher and L. W. Guitean plan to start a banking venture in Dakota Territory, with local well-wishers hoping for success. The area’s events yearn for better conditions as warm sun aids drying, and the Musical Society resumes after the protracted meeting with Prof. Keck leading Thursday practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Keiser
Eli
Deisher
Freeport
Charles Deisher
L. W. Guitean
Dakota Territory
Musical Society
Keck
Stansbury's Fresh Baltimore Oysters Sold in Freeport
Advertising fragment lists Stansbury's Fresh Baltimore Oysters sold only in Freeport at Burrevet/Burret firms with 30 day window, plus prices for Various sugars and products at Emmett & Burrell, J Schmich, and 110 Weighing references to local shops and cure oils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stansbury
Baltimore
Freeport
Burrevsi Baos
Younee
Burret. Bros
Schmich’s Store Promotes Low Prices on Coffee and Teas
Burrell Bros roaster keeps Rio Santas Maricaibo and O. G. Java Coffees in near constant use to meet rising demand. Superior quality and low prices drive sales. A wide range of canned goods available at J Schmichs with thirteen tea varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell Bros
J. Schmich
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Salem Church
Josiah
Pecatonica
Ladies Chistian Temperance Union of
Temperance Hall
Chicago Street
Francis A. Eastman
A.B Smith
Gazelle
John A. Martin
Henry Burrell
J. K. Best
John Myers
Rock Ran
Mary Fiyens
Paulkner
Maria Vrench
George and
William French
D. B. Byers
Carthage
M. M. Rasswailer
Northwestern College
Misa Rouge
Opera House
Piniated
J. H. Neineke
Galena St. Harness Waker
Frank Lohr
Reincke & Lohr
South
B. T. Buckley
U. S
F. W. Monce
Louis Stoskopf
Commissioner of Pensions
Board of Pension Examining Burgeona
George Graeve
Voigt
George T. Lingrin
la Poste
Todiana
J. B. Delhauer
D. 8. Bogar
Lingrin
Poplar Grove
Eagh
8. A. French
Faulkner, Towa
Cownty
Ver- Hout
Massachusetts
Lowa
Joseph B. Smith
Henry Brunyan
Smith
Germania Society
Amelia
Gilbut & Sullivan
Patleiut
Germania Noll
Vickous SU
7 Vents
Ube
Sauborn
Madison Square Theatre Company
Geo. Ferguson
Newhall
Lockford
Kingsley
Dave Urogs
Frank Burknap
Beloit
Davenport
Embury
C. Winslow
Naples
Mount Vesuvius
Sterling Gazette Company
Avening Gazette
Citizany
Sterling and Vicinity
Henry Branyan
Branyan
Methodist Church
Freeport Lodge of Perfection
Freeport Constatory
Auburn
Daily Advertiser
James G. Knapp
Southern Central Railway
Knapp
Southern Central
Avery
Countia Ig
Thor
Ersenel Monilon
N. F. Prentice
K. Miner, Req
Davi Veg County
Waa
L. L. Munn, Esq
Jacksonville
J. A. Dean
Storm Lake
I. F. Kreckner
Florence
Banna Showers
McHenry’s
Stephenson St
J. Schmich’s
C. H. Little
J. Schmid
Burnellt Bros
J. Benson
Jean
Bay of St. Chcago
Ball
Uch
Curcago
Bail
A. d. Baxrau
H. I. Post & CO
Alfred H.wii
Stephenson Street
Ili
the Black Watch
Chamberlin
Mens’ Hosier
Fry's
Stine & Ker
Wornvat
Freeport, JL
Qoyt
H. D. Post & CO
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