Miss Georgie Chamberlin to marry Charles E Berry
The notice reports Miss Georgie Chamberlin daughter of the City Materal to wed Charles E Berry of Tama City on October 6. Also listed are real estate deals, church notices, fair plans, a masonry contract for a bridge at Stephenson street, and remarks on local events and community leaders in Freeport and Florence Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Chamberlin
Charles E Berry
Tama City
St. Marys
Armory Hall
Father Mangan
Elias Perking
Stephenson Street
Soldiers’ Monument
Prices Slid Down as Market Fears Price of Stock Drop
Reports note stock prices were pushed lower as buyers sought bargains. The piece cites poor management and references a deteriorating fair effort, contrasting it with Barnum’s circus. It also covers memorial services across multiple churches for Garfield and a veteran’s recounting of Civil War service and reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum
Appointments at United Brethren Conference
A conference by the United Brethren church announced appointments for several districts. Presiding Elder N. E B Gardner of Orangeville and E. D. Palmer of Willaneshiek are to be supplied, with assignments for North Grove Pine Creek Ohio Grove and numerous other locales including Forreston Freeport Savanna Elkhorn Coleta Morrison and Polo among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
N. E B. Gardner
Orangeville
E. D. Palmer
Willaneshiek
North Grove
Wiil Co
Healey
Rockerl
S. Hauatine
Forreston
C. Bender
Freeport
W. HW. Chandler
Presiding Elder
Eleroy
W. Swartz
Mt. Carroll
J. A. Ginn
Savanna
J. Johnson
Elkhorn
W. H. Post
Coleta
O. M. van Swearingen
van Orin
J. Baumgardner
Morrison
J. W. Lewis
Ganaseo
C. Brooke
Canoe Creek
Eby
Moline
New Bedford
C. J. Stark
Polo
W. 3. Hayes
Notable Obituaries in Winslow and Freeport Deaths
Recent deaths include Deaby J. N. Wire longtime Winslow resident who died at his country home after a long illness with the Saturday funeral the largest in the area. Tt. M. Brubaker esteemed Freeport citizen died at his brother’s residence after a six week pneumonia illness with services held Thursday at 10:40. Dr. Jewett eminent Methodist minister died in Joliet last Sunday prompting a union service in Joliet and a joint remembrance by First Methodist and Embury Churches in his memory tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Wire
Winslow Township
Winslow
Tig
Tt. M. Brubaker
Freeport
J. L. Brubaker
L. Merestith
G. A. W. Jowett
D. A
First Methodist Church
Rackiver Methodist Conference
Joliett
Methodist
Embury
Jewett
Local Notables and Visitors From Brooport To Watertos and Beyond
Personal notices list James Madgett of Draine and locals of Brooport and Freeport visiting Watertos and Chicago. Names include Captain Willi Young, Urish Winters, Charles B. Laird, Philip Sisith, J. M. Nichols, Lathrop, J. Burrell, J. A. Pleres, S. J. Gardner, O. W. Teigh, Charles Sheate, Muckley, Johnson, Guitean, Moon, and others. Mentions a State Fair attendance, hunting trip to Wisconsin, a Rush Moul College trip, and remarks on industrial progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Madgett
Draine
Minos
Willi Young
Watertos
Iowa
Charles B. Laird
Tade Li
Freeport
Philip Sisith
Denidon
Tosax
Krooport
Cronkrite
Peoria
Oxag
J. M. Nichols
Lus Duuy
Tod Baviness
Sycoua
Lathrop
Willams Hall
Coutia
Bidgell
John Burrell
Wisconsin
J. AL. Pleres
Florence
Gardner
Northwestern
J.B. Fisher
Parker
Dakota
O. W. Teigh
Charles Sheate
B.D. Muckley
Chicago
Rush Moul College
Johnson
Ogre County Report
Fromanta Aulfern
FB. Guitean
Donlaon
Loxna
William Barney
L. L. Moon
Tonotario Ulinois
Sir Kulghir
Chicas
Munday
Garfield Memorial
Notable visitors and funeral notices in Illinois section
Road travel notes mention Dir. Wright and friends along Central road. John Smallwood and family visit from Manchester area, formerly resident in Stephenson county. Hon. Joseph J. Bailey to attend Garfield funeral in Moreland. unable due to Colorado absence. Hon. T. M. A. Hawk, Mt. Carroll Congressman, returns to Cleveland with wife for Garfield funeral. Hawk reportedly cancels Pacific trip if no special session called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
John Smallwod
Manchester
Friance
Smallwood
Stephenson County
Joseph Jr
Bailey
Llinois
Garfield
Moreland
Colorado
Freeport
T. M.A. Hawk
Congress
Mt. Carroll
Tinis
Cleveland
Arthur
Hawk
Pacific
Crystal Wedding Fifteenth Anniversary Dinner in September
Mr. and Mrs Indson Fos celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary on a Friday evening with a large gathering of friends. Guests arrived about 6 pm, enjoyed a substantial supper, and departed with pleasant memories of an evening well spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indson Fos
Dina
Grandpa
Grandma Fox
Mra
Im. Arippen
Menry Aspinwall
Vnd
Aspinwall
G. Stout
Glaas-Ware
John Warnath
Myra
Nattie Fox
Best
C. Kelstor
At of Disties
Ella Fox
Andrew Fox
J.C. Cain
Mason Fox
Firemen Parade and Tournament Held in Freeport
Freeport’s annual parade and afternoon tournament drew thousands at Taylor's Driving Park with bands and a grand fireman ball at Germania Hall. Awards went to Water Witch Beloit No 1 for 200 yards and prize disputes between Freeport and Oregon. Rescue Janesville won ladder event. William Harris won the 200 yard foot race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Steck
Taylor's Driving Park
Germania Hall
Freeport Fire Department
Washington Hose Company
Janesville
Wisconsin
Water Witch Hose Company
Rescue Hook and Ladder Company
Jannssville
Victor Hook and Ladder Company
Shannon
Beloit
Tiger Hose Company
Oregon Hose Company
Oregon
Sinuissippi Hose Company
Water Witch Hose Company No. 1
Wilke
Spirit of the Times
Rescue of
Victor Hook and
Ladda Company of
William Harris
Funeral and wedding notices from Freeport area in 1881
From Eleroy to Freeport the week carried funeral services for a late President and a string of travel notices. Miasea Palmer John Smallwood Stella Latham and Dr W Meyers left for Chicago while Ally V Jones returns to Freeport. The wedding of C H Bennett and Tillie Meyrs on September 22, 1881 drew many attendees with a kiss goodbye on the night train to Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleroy
Hilior
Freeport Republican
Miasea Palmer
Orangeville
John Smallwood
Stella Latham
Awa
Dr. W. Meyers
Chicago
Ally V. Jones
Freeport
C. H. Bennett
Tillie KE. Meyrs
Knoxville
Grangeville Notes and Local Tidbits
From Grangeville editor notes of the Freeport Republican recount community honors for the late President with a suspended business day and school closures. Amos Beauge returns to the village. Mrs Snyder’s remains brought from Polo for interment. Henry Ritz and Dan to become residents. Mrs J Fisher reports drought in Pennsylvania. farmers unable to sow due to three months without rain. Andrew Mitchel dies of diphtheria. social visits by Anna Musser and Mr Barber. Sadie Walker birthday gathering. memorial services held. John Hage dies Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Snyder
America
D. A. Knowlton
Fannie
Jesse Burchard
Misa Nellie Fitch
Nellie Moore
Master Capron
Anna Sanborn
Mabel Tandy
Grangeville
Freeport Republican
Odd Fellows
Amos Beauge
Polo
Sioux City
Iowa
Henry Ritz
Dan
Dakota
J. & Fisher
Pennsylvania
Andrew Mitchel
Robert Mitchel
Hickory Grove
Anna Musser
Lona
Barber
Broadhead
Sadie Walker
Williamson Walker
Freeport
John Hage
Burials, travels, and local notices fill Freeport week
The town reports a burial escorted by a turpent to Ridott. Editor notes brisk business at the Freeport Budget. Farmers seed rapidly as corn crops look medium. Mr and Mrs T Whitmore plan an east trip to visit relatives. J Pickard of Leva and Ada Byers of Freeport opened schools here a week ago. Gene Babcock returns from Nebraska. Morehouse and daughter back from a long journey, Olive Wittering sick but improving. Reisinger daughters from Freeport visited last Sunday. George Gitchel plans a Colorado trip for business, hoping to depart soon for Jews and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridott
Freeport
T. Whitmore
J. ©. Pickard
Leva
Ada Byers
Gene
Babcock
Nebraska
Weather, crops, and locals in Bucwna Viata column
The letter to the Freeport Republican notes warm weather and beneficial Sunday rain for pastures, reports good tobacco crop, and mentions Neabit Ermold and companions returning from Chicago after a visit. It lists local activities including fishing at Fisher's mills, Moses Brundage planning winter study in Chicago, a call to reorganize the Sabbath School, and suggestions to stock the county dam with catfish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edilor
Freeport Republican
Neabit Ermold
Bla
Chicago
Mersis
Weinlord
Tom Wohlford
Fred Bongey
Fisher's Mills
Moses Brundage
Medical College
Ike Haas
Florence Notes on Services Weather and Local Life
Florence residents recount memorial services in Freeport and Shannon, farm work continues amid rain, fall planting underway, and local happenings from shoe store openings to a new kitchen dance. Sabbath school reports praise Miss Florence Adams, while Dr. James Albright is lauded for horse care and blacksmith work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Freeport Republican
Freeport
Shannon
John Godenour
Evangelical Church
Florence Township
Florence Adams
Arolt & Lahmins
J. W. Meyer
Wattie Adams
Wm. Walton
John Burkhard
Diatheria
Danker
Memorial Services Held For Late President In Lena
Memorial services were held Monday in Lena in honor of the late President. The procession formed at the flag pole at Zo'slock under the command of D S Coverdale, marshal of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Wbthe
Freeport Hepwtiloan
Zo'slock
D. 8. Coverdale
Lena News Chron: Local Events and Changes Near 1900
About 3,000 people attended a public service led by Rev Harthcox. A. Hi Stah and Ella returned from Iowa. Local business changes include Stahl & Cummings dissolving, Keplinger replacing Stahl, and I M Kidwards shop sold to Joe Marks. Marriage of Henry Leimberger and Lizzie Bitz. Lena Literary Society to reorganize for winter.
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F. H. Mealiffa
F. F. Farmitee
President Hinds
A. 8. Gardiner
H. C. Harthcax
A. Hi
Stah
Ella
Oolo
Iowa
Noble Bixby
Harve Long
Peoria
Joe Clark
Good Templars
Geo. Hay
W. W. Lowie
Will Winter
B. R. Smith
Calhoun
McCulloch, Calhoun & Co
Monroe Fair
Patrick Conway
Lena
California
Alva.Roe
Missouri
Timner
Walz
I. M. Kidwards
Joe Marks
Gifford
Cutter
Dick Ogleaby
Humphrey
Baptist Church
Nelson Wire
West Point Township
Lena Literary Society
Freeport Firemen
Harthcox
Lutheran Church
Lemon & Emrich
Lemon
George
A. Fall
W. W. Lewis
Billy Barlow
Buttermilk as a Summer Beverage Gains Favor in Silwaukes
An 19th century column lauds buttermilk as a cheap wholesome summer drink, praising its purity and digestibility while contrasting it with water, beer, wine, coffee, and lemonade. It argues moving toward widespread buttermilk consumption could replace less healthy options and curb thirst without intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silwaukes
Good Bogr
Yellow Brick
Atlantic
Pacific
Germany
Franchman
Tru
Nonsense timey and moral reform satire notes
A fragmentary note on Prohibition absurdities cites buttermilk fines and imagined penalties. It references Toledo Blade and Somerville Journal humor pieces, contrasting reform talk with ludicrous consequences and a rhyming spoof about a young camel trainer facing comic mishaps.
Special Meeting of Stephenson County FarmersCo-Op
An urgent call for a special meeting of the Stephenson County Farmers’ Cooperative Association to be held on Tuesday October 4 1881 at 11 o clock in Freeport Illinois. Action on bids from the Inez annual meeting to be considered. All stockholders urged to attend. J M Cuamagna Beef?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Republican
Freeport Journal
Stephenson County
Florence Township
Oglie County
Oregon
Cole
Ogle County
Rockford
Myr
T. QO
Daliusun
Ogle County Reporter
Stephenson County Farmers’ Co-Optive Association
Tueg
Freepo Ilinois
Inez
J. M. Cuamagna
Becf
Dressmaking Establishment Moves to Stephenson Street
Mrs Theo Grove announces Moving her dressmaking business to the Boston Dry Goods Store at No 1 Stephenson street with Miss Minnie Sutter joining. they invite patrons to call for fitting and making ladies garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
Grove
Boston
Stephengon Street
Minnie Sutter
New York Clothing House Sells 500 Coats at Half Price
Five hundred overcoats for men youth and boys arrive at New York Clothing House and will be sold for half their value. Call now for details and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Call
Early season cereal tables arrive at Burrell Broa
Canned Fruita and Veg tables arrive as Bunnevt Bro offers a genuine Formogs Oolong T rich and fragrant. Leave your own early and get the benefit of our prn at Burrell Broa. 14
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeason
Prn Burrell
How 61 was Doze in a Sugar-Sweet Ad Column
An odd column riffs on health and happiness with quips about Parker's Ginger Tonic keeping a household in good health. It blends playful chatter with merchandise notes for Minnesota wheat, Southern white winter wheat, tobacco, boots, spices, vinegar, and more from Burney Bros and Stayer & Snyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Minnesota
Parker's Ginger Tonic Promises Health for Kidneys and Stomach
An advertisement extols Parker's Ginger tonic as a remedy to keep stomach and kidneys in perfect order, claiming it prevents and cures most ills and acts naturally without interfering with daily duties. The copy urges readers to try the tonic for reliable organ function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
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Sanborn Place
Hin Gon
C. H. Rosenstiel
Garfeld
Stone Church
Galena Avenue
Anthony & Eltis
Opera House
J. &. Warner
F. Gund
R. Little
P. Grant
C. A. McNamara
Genis Karcher
Freeport. Berushicay
Second Presbyterian Church
Anne Wymer
Belle Martin
Ella Mayer
Illa Wroth
Birdie Mayer
Ada Martin
Luella Chasman
Ella Grimes
T.$. Gemmill
Superintendent Wise
St. Mary's School
J. Brown Taylor
Second Ward
Second National Bank
Vicksburg
Anna Wyewr
Bell Martin
Ila Mayer
Ella Wrath
Adda Martino
Luella Crivsman
Ela Grimes
T. S. Gemmill
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Lenn
Davis
Vreeyort
Andrew Winds
Fy Parmilon
Roy
Sehadtes
Lana
Ilinivo
Fritech
Germain
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Margaret A. van Dyke
Harlem Township
C. B. Munn
van Dyke Han
Laubert van Dyke
Janea HW. van Dyke
Monroe
Wis
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Hoplist
University of Chicago
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Surgesn
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Union
Satem
Hinbury
Second Presbyterian
Neverends Byers
Crissman
Byers
First Methodists
Baptists
Cooley
L. Meredith
H. D
David Ii. French
Hudson
McLean County
Vnsleyville
Fife
Co. A. Uth. Il
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Bloomington
Deaby
A A. Krape
Subony Bull
Department of Industry
Ir. Od" Mengs
Yommy Wright
Parade East
Yellow Creek
Oviatt
Addie Goodrich
Warren
Thos
Sweet
Bucwna Viata
Frain Danascus
John Martygritz
HH. Margritz
Dodge County
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Samuel Albright
Albright
James Albright
Jim
Lene
Hawkins
J. B. Gates
Phici
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Ako Wag Ail
Denny
Rae
Japan
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Stayer & Snyde
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