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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1882
Page
4
A bustling Freeport column reports church services on Sunday, local political hints, arrivals and visits by residents, a stock sale, lodge events, road excursions, court docket figures, new business openings, and obituaries. Notables include Geo W Oyler a ward candidate, Miles White leader, and Wm Hart obituary.
A special section urges votes for James Bayne for the Legislature next Tuesday March 21. The State Board of Agriculture reports winter wheat seeding at 2,676,000 acres, with regional variances in condition and acreage. Illinois Masonic Benevolent Society directors set a March 22 meeting in Freeport with many city and state leaders expected.
Sycamore March 1 special. The Independent Order of Cadd Fellows of the United States marks its sixty third American anniversary April 26. Grand Master Alonzo Ellwood of Illinois issues a proclamation inviting grand and subordinate bodies to celebrate with a procession and exercises at the Court House. Notables include Milwood, Dustin, Judge Keller, C A Bishop, W J Crocker, N T Sage, and George F Stone. Lyon & Healey’s Band will provide music. reduced rail fares for attendees. Kinalda Lodge No 08 formed in Freeport with 30 members. banquet at Clifton House followed by speeches. Next meeting March 21.
At an adjourned City Council meeting Alderman Stoskopf and Ald. Waddell backed a resolution to submit to Freeport voters the question of organizing the city under the general law. The election is set for April 18 with the same judges to preside. The measure passed unanimously. An ordinance to exclude the southern half of block forty from fire limits was laid over one week.
Rev O H Stearns father of J H Stearoy Esq was in town last week O P Wright of J W Henney Co left for Iowa on business Ilon Wm Cox of Winslow was in town Tuesday Mrs J H Werbert of Waukegan Illinois visiting sister Mrs J L Gibler General C S Bentley of the Second Brigade Iowa State Militia Dubuque was in town Tuesday Hon James Bayne of Warren Republican candidate for Legislature visited Le Minier was called to instruct in Masons J G Ermold Buena Vista merchant was in town Tuesday en route to Chicago to buy Spring stock F A Read Jr of Seeley Read started for New York to purchase finest stock for market
A special election for a member of the Legislature is scheduled for next Tuesday, March 21, with James Bayne as a candidate. The annual Freeport City Schools public examinations occur March 28 and 24, listing principals, assistants, and exam times for several schools including Knowlton, Gauiteau, Wright, Mitchell, Shaffer, and Cuiteau.
A list of land transfers in Freeport and Harlem areas within the past two weeks includes many parcels sold to buyers such as D. S. Bogar, Jacob Hutmacher, Hd Sinderman, Fred Suhwenger, W. A. McGrath, John Leise, and others with acres ranging from 10 to 150 in townships Freeport Harlem Ridott Waddams and Oneco. The item also carries a long obituary tribute to Mrs. W. I. Tinsley from Freeport praising her piety, hospitality, and family. A separate excerpt notes fundraising totals for Michigan fire sufferers contributed by Stephenson County Sunday schools, listing many schools and amounts.
Dirk Davie reports from svsteport Republican. Joseph Gibbons had over six hundred dollars stolen about three weeks ago but recovered 545, leaving a loss around 65. Amos Wise wed March 16 1882 at Durand. Friends wish the newlyweds joy and a long life together. Olka hosts a surprise party for Rev Libberton with a cash gift of 15 and many other presents.
Barrera Bros sell Stansbury's fresh Baltimore oysters for thirty days in Freeport with wholesale and retail options. Also advertised are McFloury's Gallery photographs, J Schmich accessories, Genuine Indian remedies by H M Brubaker, and a sugar price list from Burnet Bros presenting several sugar grades with per pound costs.
J Schmich promotes dried fruits at low prices and offers Burrell Bros. flour and coffee roaster items. It touts Rio, Santos, Maracaibo and O G Java coffees, canned goods, and thirteen tea varieties. The dealer claims superior quality and broad selection to suit all customers.
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