Freeport notices mix ads with local events and death
The Freeport column blends promotions for Wen dall’s Treatise on the Horse with items on a man, John Andrews, found dead from disease. It lists a temperance union meeting, a November farm sale by V Averill, alderman candidates including Capt. Stoh’t Casey, an injury at the St Paul yard, Germania Society fair in December, a rail line timetable update, Amity Society fair in October, and a marriage at German Lutheran Church between Emma Wahler and William Althoff plus gifts from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Wahler
Henry Wahler
Wm. Althoff
Beloit
Wisconsin
Savanna Clergy, Odd Fellows Visit Attendances and Notices
Clergy, community leaders and local notices fill this late 19th century column. Rev Father Matz of St John’s Savanna presides over a festival raising about $1000. Grand Lodge Odd Fellows officials, including W H Crocker and J Lake, plan a visit to Western Star camp. Government chaplains expand Sunday School outreach with circulars on teachers, children, libraries, funds, and attendance since 1870. A legal/marriage brief notes Lewis J Canfield and Addie L Carey wed, followed by two other nuptials in Orangeville and Rock Grove. A Maryland reaction to a tonic compound labeled poison prompts caution. Editorial jests nudge Donohue’s matrimonial fate, with light ribbing at Breegart Daily Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Western Star
W.H. Crocker
G. R
John Lake
John P. Foss
G. P
Alonzo Ellwood
United States
Justice Heard
Pennslvania House
Lewis J. Canfield
Grandy Center
Iowa
Addie L. Carey
Ridott
Heard
Wmn. Paul
Orangeville
Susan LE. McCaula
Rock Grove
Public figures, temperance, and self reliance in a bygone note
A fragment from Forreston Herald and Carroll County Mirror discusses Hon R M A Hawk visiting the Pacific coast and Nevada. It debates license towns, temperance, and references Congressman Hawk and Captain Bob Shorty with musings on self confidence. It contrasts self conceit with action and perseverance as keys to success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forreston Herald
Carroll County Mirror
R. M. A. Hawk
Pacific Coast
Nevada
California
Carroll
Iiink
Bob Shorty
Dixie
Congressman Hawk
Death of Patrick Brennan A Freeport Blacksmith
Patrick Brennan a long time Freeport resident and blacksmith died after a lingering illness aged about fifty. His funeral was held last Wednesday at St Marys Roman Catholic Church where he was a devout member. He was highly respected in Freeport by all who knew him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Brennan
Freeport
St. Mary's
Brennan
Dramatic Season Opens With My Geraldine at Opera House
The Mit of the Season features Bartley Campbell's Irish drama My Geraldine placed on the Opera House boards next Thursday evening. Now in its second year it has drawn success across major cities and boasts a strong company of artists. Seats are on sale at Sanborn's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Bartley Campbell
Geraldine
Baa
Sucorna
Gale
Sanborn's
New Firm Formed As Rundlett And Lamb Take Over
George Rundlett buys G A Stiles stake in the machine shop and renames the firm Rundlett and Lamb. Stiles, long in satire business, may seek rent and head to Florida for winter. Randlatt, a Freeport native with strong business sense, promises energetic growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rundlett
G. A. Stiles
Rundlett & Lamb
Stiles
Florida
Randlatt
Randlett & Lamb
Freeport
Henney Firm Expands Building in Freeport Region
Michael Sawyer the owner of the Chicago street building is adding a third story and extending the wing to expand J. W. Henney & Co. The firm, known nationwide for carriages, plans larger operations. Local praise follows the project as a boost to Freeport’s business and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Henney & Ur
Michael Sawyer
Chicago Street
J. W. Henney & Co
Messrs. Henney & Co
Wea
Freeport
J. W. G Jenney & Co
Resolutions of Respect From Racine Catholic Knights
At a regular meeting of Racine Branch No 67 Catholic Knights of America held at Father Matthew Hall on Oct 18 the resolutions unanimously mourn the death of John J Flanigan a faithful member. He is remembered as a dutiful son friend and exemplary Christian to his widow and friends the branch offers this tribute and sympathy. Rev Gao W Maroney Matius i
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Catholic Knights of America
Father Matthew Hall
Wueneas
Fromm
Duath
John J. Flanigan
Rhia
Rev. Gao
W. Maroney
Ae Matius
Goats and gloves headline state and local notices merge
In a church anecdote a couple jokes about goats and fashion as Mrs Jones recalls her goats before church. The tale shifts to a legal notice about the Addams estate with quitclaim deeds filed, detailing holdings and shifts in real property and land descriptions in Illinois.
Cedarville land transfers and heirs chain in Addams deeds
The document lists multiple real estate transactions in Cedarville, including parcels moved from John H. Addams to Alice Halderman, Anna H. Addams, and Jane Addams, as well as heirs of John H. Addams transferring to Mary Linn and others. Values and lot references appear with block and section identifiers, totaling thousands in dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarville
John TH
Alice Halderman
John
Addams
Anna
H. Addama
Cedarillo
Addama
Jane Addams
Heira
John H. Addams
Mary
A. Linn
Resignation of Second National Bank President Wise
At a Saturday board meeting A H Wise tendered his resignation as President of the Second National Bank of Freeport due to impaired health. He will retire effective October 22 1881. The board will select a successor today from several good candidates amid continued confidence in the bank’s soundness and honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
Second National Bank
Hesigtn
A. H. Wise
John H. Addams
Funewort
Second National Bank of
Pest
Personal Mention Residents and visitors in Chicago this week
Michael Lawyer returns from Iowa. Dwight Breed and wife visit Chicago along with many others from Freeport and Stephenson County. Prank Tarbox and others travel to Chicago selling horses. Notables including Sheriff Stewart, Miss Lizzie Murphy, Miss Mary House, and Gen. J. A. Sheetz appear in the metropolis. County Clerk Isaac F. Klecker buys Engle property for 4000 dollars. Several locals roam Springfield, Sioux City, Cedarville, and Colorado in recent days. Captain Perrigo attends Knights of Pythias meeting in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lawyer
Iowa
Dwight
Breed
Chicago
Walter G. Barnes
Albert
P. H. Murphy, Jr
Lizzie Murphy
B.H. Foy
le Mars
Mary House
T. K. Best
Sheriff Stewart
John Hoebel
Freeport
J. A. Sheetz
Mra. Masnenberg
Jessie Magsenberg
Isaac F. Klecker
Engle
Stephenson Street
D. A. Knowlton
George Rundlett
Sydney Smith
W. O. Wright
Norman Phillips
Perrigo
Galena Gazette
Springfield
Grand Lodge
The
Knights of Pythbias
Ilinois
E. L. Cronkrite
Sioux City
Lows
Stephenson County
Printer Potter Builds Freeport Printing Legacy
A visiting printer praises Mr. Potter, owner of the Freepers Bulletin, for turning his Freeport office into a prosperous, modern facility with new steam and cylinder presses. The piece recalls the paper’s 1847 origin as the Prairie Democrat and notes Potter’s steady leadership, industry, and the town’s vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freepers Bulletin
Potter
Pamp Carpenter
Stephenson County
Prairie Democrat
Paos
Gol
J. O. P. Burnaipes
Freeport
Ovus
Hur
Examination Question Hit By Little Ones
A girls school examination asks, What makes the laws of our Government Congress is the reply. When asked how Congress is divided, a pupil answers with confidence Civilized half-civilized and gavage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Be Stabeck's Departure for Europe Cane Presentation
About one hundred Freeport residents gathered at the Stabeck family farm near Davis to honor Dr. KT Stabeck, who is bound for London to resume medical study. Speakers, including General Atkins and editor James G. Kriteder, presented a cane from local friends and offered farewell wishes as the Norwegian community hoped he would return with distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be. Stabeck
Freeport Daily Bulletin
Thurston Stabeck
Heq
Davis
KT. Stabeck
Freeport Rervanteau
London
England
Smith D. Atkins
Uttetin
Stephenson
Winnebeg
Clement Stabeck
Norway
Charles Donatne
Freeport
Ag Fullaiva
K. T. Stausch
Europe
Sax
Jous
Stabeck
Donohue
Atkins
Mother Earth
C. H. Pixley
Dr. Stabeck
Jamey G. Krieder
Davis Review
Mogen Swenningsen
Ewing
Dr. Trabeck
Ife
Sadies
Birthday Party at Mr Charles Elphie’s Residence
In Stephenson county a birthday gathering for Mr Charles Elphie saw a generous table of luxuries. Present were Miss May Elphie with a gilt vane, Miss Cory Elphic with a gold lined shaving cup, and several Elphics and Smiths receiving spoons napkins a tea set a shirt and other gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Freeport Republicans
Geo. A. Fuller
Shannon
Charles Elphie
Charles
Stephenson County
May Elphie
Vane
Cory Elphic
Elegan
Julia Elphic
Ida Elphic
Hattie Smith
Melvada Smith
A. Y. Smith
Joho
Dance Report and Notable Pairings in Damascus Area
A Saturday night dance at the hall in North Damascus is noted with several attendees. Elphic and Miss Mary Als are mentioned with a fine fur flat and elegant bouquet, Edwin Elphic with boots, Edwin Smith with suspenders, and rumors of a South Damascus lady and a Bob Town gentleman contemplating marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elphic
Mary Alsbright
Edwin Elphic
Edwin Smith
Damascus
South
Bob Town
Rainy Buena Vista rambles report local notes and gossip
From Buena Vista a lively column fills with weather jests about rain and drought, local moves like Fred Longey’s house addition, fever and ague cases for Isaac McLain, John Wohlford’s convalescence, and visits to Chicago. It notes a district school starts Monday the 2fth and hints at a forthcoming marriage of John Niesser. The piece mocks a vigilant committee against midnight thieves and mentions various residents’ health and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
David Davis
Fred Longey
Isaac McLain
John Wohlford
Isaac Hang
Minnesota
George Ermng
Chicago
George Ermold
Brundage
Rush Medical College
Ira Taft
John Niesser
Journal
Pake
Lena News Roundup Highlights Local Events and Visits
Rev Farmilee returns to M. 2. Church in Lena by Rock River Conference. E. R. Smith returns from Chicago with a car load of Winter apples. Dwight Pickard visits Lena relatives. Orrin Wilsey weds Miss Nellie Howard. Cora Gift visits Lena. Lena Literary Society studies English Literature with Chamber's Encyclopedia. William Wayward silver wedding. Fry Concert Troupe performs at Opera House. John Reeder rents grain warehouse to I. H. Mealiff for three years. Miles White buys goods in Chicago for the season. Lena Musical plans November Michigan concert fundraiser. H. Gitchel visits from Oregon. Goddard brothers return from Kansas. George Allen arrested for hog theft. bail posted. Quote about mutual dependence ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Freeport Report
Farmilee
M. 2. Church
Rock River
E. R. Smith
Chicago
Dwight Pickard
Cole, Lews
Orrin Wilsey
Nellie Howard
M. Banker
Wilacy
Cora Gift
Davis
Jadica
Mattin Goddard
Miss Gift
Lena Literary Society
White House
Chamber
Carrie Drew
Wm. Wayward
Opera House
Fry
Mme. Fry
Wentworth
Literary Society
John Reeder
Auto
I. H. Mealiff
Miles White
Hera Messrs
Dressmaking Notice Moves to Stephenson Street
Mrs Theo Grove informs patrons and the public that her dressmaking establishment at the Boston Dry Goods Store has moved to Stephenson Street. She and Miss Minnie Sutter invite friends to visit and enjoy cut and fitting of ladies garments with Ct making as a specialty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Grove
Boston
Stephenson Street
Minnie Sutter
Conner
Burrell Bros Offers 500 Coats at Half Value and More
Burrell Bros advertises 500 overcoats for men youths and boys from New York Clothing House at half price. Also promotes new stock of fall and winter goods with larger selection and low prices. Maynard opens new stock and Formosa Oolong tea featured. Various brands and sacks of wheat and southern white winter flour offered by the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Call
Minnesota
Bros
Election Notice for Third Ward Alderman Race
A special election will be held in the Third ward of Freeport on October 25, 1881 at New York House to fill the unexpired term of Alderman H. J. Porter. Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. W. C. Crank 21w3 City Crest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Freeport
New York House
H. J. Porter
Parker's Ginger To Cure All Ailments Ad Claim
An advertisement extols Parker's Ginger to cure various ailments and restore vitality. It promotes first dose benefits, appeals to misery and fatigue, and invites readers to buy during a grand opening season. The ad also lists various products including tobacco, boots, shoes, vinegar, and ground spices from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Parker's Ginger Tonic Heals Sickbed Daughter, A Poor Man's Wife
A widow describes six years of kidney and other diseases afflicting her daughter. After exhausting doctors and prescriptions, she followed a doctor’s advice and used Parker's Ginger Tonic. The tonic reportedly cured her daughter and saved their family money, allowing them to regain some financial stability after more than a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow
Daugh
Dominic
Parker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Freeport Journal
Wendall
John Andrews
Pecatonica
Berveneay
Ladies Christian ‘Temperance Union of
Temperance Inn
Tisdel
Freepork
V. Averill
Capt. Stoh’t Casey
Frad
Garmania Society
Germania
Bill Nye
Union Pacific
Salt Lake City
Slingis Central Railroad
Ladies of
T Ha Amity Society
Indies
Father Matz
Savanna
Henry Ratz
Ranin
Internal Revenue
Maryland
Daily Bulletin
Watrioriy
Tuo Caperyn
Ulinois
Zerald
F.C. Donohue
Juldedin
Abe
Sreepurs Republicur
Teaver
Sal
Uriah Heep
Jones
Lugband
Entate of Man
Addin
State Senate
Illinois
Uy Wan
Jobo
Addins
Recorder's Office
John Wi. Addutis
Addumwa
Cedar Crook
Avg
Buena Vista
Fileoxon
Opera Ki
Bartley Campbel
An Excel
Wostra
Nborn
Hook
LOCAL
Norton
Tata
Spr
Japan Tea
Bro
Maynard
Gente
Ial
Prn Burrell Bros
Formosa
Bornean
Iron's
Callon Stayer & Say
Buos
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