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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1881
Page
4
SEPTEMBER 10 1881 reports include Sunday services at the First English Lutheran Chapel in Temperance Ville, a Freeport marriage, and Freeport Public Schools opening with full attendance. It notes local births, visitors, sorghum boiling prices, a two headed girl exhibit in New York, and community notices from Rochelle to Davis.
An old notice announces a new font supply from Marder Lure & Co. for office use and legal materials. It promotes circulars, lawyers arguments and briefs, and mentions recent printing in the Buprewe Court and other law work.
The Freeport Fire Department running team captured third place at Morrison Illinois last Wednesday amid criticism over organizers and equipment. Separately, James Leonard and Gilbert were arrested near Shannon for robbing farmer Patrick Brien, with O’Brien and others linking Gilbert to a lamp-lighting incident. The Oregon Fair in Ogle County runs September 20 to March 1881 offering purses for shooting, archery, trotting, running horses, and a Firemen’s Tournament. An update notes D W C Mallory’s river passage, and a Rockford Journal piece praises BR Saunders of Peastonica township for milking forty cows and selling butter exceeding $2,000 in revenue.
Over the past week Grace Cartland and John Murray led Latyen Clarkas Dramatic Alliance at the Opera House with strong support from the Nunn Brothers orchestra. A notable wedding joined Miss Bile Gleason and Mr. John Ray at Lean church, followed by a reception and gifts as they plan Forreston home.
The article praises the Torrent Fire Engine Company for their long service and consistent presence at fires. Despite advancing years among members, they continue to arrive first at the scene and perform active work, honoring the tradition of the Torrent and its volunteers.
Buffalo Bill the famed scout appears at the Opera House on Thursday evening September 16 with his mammoth combination and new drama Prairie Waif Tickets are on sale at Sanborns and Chicago engagement has been well received by critics and audiences alike
The Synod of Northern Illinois sets its annual convention in Vales Stephenson county on September 14 1881. A full attendance is requested from members and non members must notify Rev J A Beidler. The Women's Synodical Home and Foreign Mission Society meets Thursday 16 at 2 pm. Gen John A Logan is noted. A gala day for Stephenson County old soldiers is expected Friday with Hon R M A Hawk and Senator Logan likely to attend. Exercises start at 10:30 am.
The postmaster general issues guidance on handling annoying postal cards. If a person is troubled by cards from known individuals, they may direct the postmaster at a named location to destroy all such cards addressed to them. Receiving postmasters may issue the same relief. Written direction should be filed for preservation.
Recent deaths include Isat Anna Stewart aged 14 and Dr L A Mease in Stephenson County. Anna died of diptheria after a brief illness, funeral held Tuesday. she was eldest daughter of Sheriff Stewart and a popular child. Dr Mease, a longtime local physician born in Union County Pennsylvania, died after a brief illness aged 61. funeral Thursday conducted by Rev Terrell of the Free Methodist church, with survivors including his wife Angeline Fisher and son Dr L Mease.
A reflective piece argues that true success comes from using wealth to benefit others and provide steady employment. It condemns oppression and praises the fulfillment found in fair labor, responsibility to society, and earning respect through honorable management. The text emphasizes purposeful work and mutual uplift.
Population totals from census schedules across Buckeye County townships and villages include Buena Vista Cedarville Florence Station Harlem and Dakota areas. Counts show approximate village portions and separations yet to be completed, with several townships listing multiple small settlements and partial village areas.
A list of population totals for Ridott and nearby townships including Ridott village Rock Grove Rock Run and Waddams with totals for West Point Lennown Winslow and Freeport city wards. Figures show Freeport and surrounding areas with ward and village counts.
The Stephenson County Society of Physicians and Surgeons met at Dr B T Buckleys office last Thursday afternoon to mourn Dr L A Messe the region s leading early surgeon and longest practicing physician in Freeport He a Rush Medical College and Jefferson Medical College graduate was lauded for skill judgement and devotion to rich and poor alike The society adopted unanimous resolutions expressing grief sympathy and the wish to spread the action in minutes and to furnish the deceaseds family with a copy of the resolutions.
The Illinois Soldiers Reunion opened in Bloomington with crowds, parades, and reviews led by Governor Cullom. Major events included an infantry drill, a grand review by Gen Grant and Gen Pope, and a bombardment of Fort Douglas with night battles. Thousands attended across Thursday and Friday, and next reunion hopes are for Northern Illinois.
Perdumal Mention and Charley E. Besley of Begley Read travel to New York to buy goods for their eastern trades. Miss Ells Andrus of Mendota visits Cedar Springs guest of Haddis Wine. L 4. Farwell travels to New York for Northwest sales. M Crisaman Beving resumes pulpit duties after vacation. Julius Bainess visits Freaport and Chicago friends. Ise Mery Holder plans Providence Toland engagement abroad.
Rev. J. Dodson of the M. E. Church preached his farewell sermon for this year last Sabbath. An Ine 8 to 8 sociable was held at Mrs. E. Moor's last week. OC. A. Prindie, visiting his brother here, returned to Hoosick Falls last week. George Stocks visits his father Joseph Stocks here. Miss Ella Demore of Sciota returned from the Pacific coast and visited town last week. Mrs. A. M. Latham has gone to Vermont to visit friends. Denis Curry fell from his wagon, breaking his collar bone on a Wednesday. Josiah Hillard of Winslow paid a flying visit during Grand Jury adjournment.
From Orangeville the editor notes the Staver's Grove camp meeting ends tonight with reports claiming record crowds last Sunday. Updates include Mr John Fink moving to a new residence in the former Fishburn building, Mrs Vanswarington visiting, and the new Jas Musser store at Main and High streets with dimensions 88 by 88 feet. The creamery in town is described as a one story building with 80 by 50 feet floor plan powered by a seven horsepower engine and equipped with three churns and a cooling closet.
Vacation ends and Freeport area students begin the new college and school term. Daniel Shearer leaves for Carthage to renew his junior year while George McEathron trains to Oloit Wisconsin for bio studies. Ming Sue Bremmetz heads to St Marys Knoxville for Episco pal discipline. Julia Pickard returns after a Kansas trip to teach, and Principal Herrick with staff start the year amid large enrollment and renewed determination.
Amid closures and quiet streets on Tuesday, residents gathered at churches to pray for the President’s safety. News from Lena notes a string of visits, a funeral for Mrs Coxey, marriages at Catholic church, and a Lena Musical gathering with a new secretary Pickard chosen.
Japan Tea The finest Japan tea ported at 8 cents per pound at area 1 First Kremer new crop Spring Frothers Bro's. They are getting in new goods near every day at H D Post & Co s store. Their goods be fresh and clean and good. People think this is the reason many go there to trade.
Notice announces the opening of Walton's featuring special bargains on new fur y goods including dress goods cloaks and dolmans in black and colored fabrics.
500 overcoats for men youth and boys just received at New York Clothing House with half-value sale. Fruit and Vars now arriving. Trade in your old coat for seasonal savings. Pure Cider Vinegar and spices for pickling. Various tobacco brands and household soaps featured. Ginger Tonic promoted as health aid at low cost.
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