Rochester News Roundup Highlights Lectures and Local Happenings
Julia F Lee lectures at the Academy of music tonight and a 1884 holiday mood pervades community events. Miss Julia F Lee's lecture draws praise while Felix Frain and Richard Thompson expand the McDougle steam saw mill. Subscriptions for 1834 rise as churches host socials and a skating rink gains prominence under Stephenson. A deranged resident is confined, and Rochester Brass Band hosts a festive gathering at Hon M L Essick’s home. Local merchants push holiday goods at Wile Richter and Zimmerman's, with a Leap Year Ball planned at Opera Hall and a Sisson Sterner marriage announced.
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Ggo
Chamberlain’s
Julia F. Lee
Academy of Music
Felix Frain
Richard Thompson
McDougle
The
Christian Church
A. Baker
Madison Street
William Ferguson
Dr. Plank
Main Street
Charley Moore
Moore's
Jacob Gerson
Chicago
Jake
Indiana
George Hall
Iowa
Rochester
Thomas Mercer
Harrison Dudgeon
Richland Township
Sfades
Wile & Richter
George Davis
Indianapolis
Davis
F. M
R. C. Stephenson
Thomas Reed
Fulton
D. R. Martin
Etna Green
A. N. Leland
Wile & Richter’s
W. Zimmerman
Ollie Burton
A. K. Plank
Ollie
North End
V. Zimmerman’s
Opera Hall
Jolly Clothier Sells Fine Furnishings At Bargain Prices
Joe Levi offers a splendid array of underwear and gents furnishings with prices unmatched by other dealers. Customers seeking quality goods at a bargain are urged to patronize Joe Levi.
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Jolly Clothier
Joe Levi
Farmer’s Friend Joseph Levi Sells Sturdy Clothing
Joseph Levi promotes his shop as the farmer’s best source for substantial clothing. He asserts farmers will gain by patronizing his store, emphasizing sturdy fabrics and reliable fit for rural work.
Election Notice for Seventh Day Adventist Church Trustee
Notice from Fulton County Indiana that the Rocheste r church members meet at their house of worship on January 5 1884 at 6 oclock p m to elect one trustee to replace William W Sharp removed from State. Church Association secretary RD Ke Duncap 58.
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Indiana
Fulton County
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Rochester
William W. Sharp
Ratie KE
Duncap
Purse Heist Sparks Family Feud Court Action
Old Bill Taylor vows out a warrant against his nephew Charley Ice accusing him of stealing about $100 from the purse. Witnesses place Charley at home and at the saloon with Bill counting money, while Mrs Taylor confirms seeing Charley there. Justice Hinman binds Charley over to Fulton circuit court in $200.
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Bill Taylor
Rochester
Charley Ice
Justice Hinman
Charley
Billy
Balaam
William
Andy Thalman
Fulton
Fire and Frolic Amid City Fire Engine Debate
A blaze roared from G W Stocktons saloon roof prompting fears of a city block fire. The effort to curb the flames involved saloon loungers and a hurried crowd as observers debated funding for a steam fire engine and whether the treasury could cover such a luxury.
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G. W. Stockton
Barretti
Reiter
Wallace
Perdition
Wabash Holiday Rates for Short Trips Announced
The Wabash Railway along with the St. Louis and Pacific line offers round trip tickets at one and one third fare for journeys not exceeding 150 miles. Valid Dec 22 28 24 25 and 29 30 31 plus Jan 1, returnable by Jan 3 1884. Agent R D Couch can provide details.
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Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railway
Wabash
R. D. Couch
Chamberlain Buys and Sells Canned Goods Cheaper
Chamberlain offers can dies at retail or in job lots for less money than any other dealer in Northern Indiana. That makes the place to lay in your holiday supply.
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Chamberlain
Indiana
Chicago
C. J.E. Collins
Rochester
Ind
Prize Dolls at Rannells' Store Ticket Night
A local event at Ran nells' Store offers 10 cent tickets for a Prize Dolls appearance aimed at attendees bringing a girl.
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Rannells
Rannells' Book Store Ad Sparks Toy and Book Prices
Come and see the goods at Rannells' Book Store listing prices for mustache cups majolica items cream pitchers vases photo albums toy dishes dolls child plates chairs drums bird cages framed mottos large oil crams and miscellaneous books. The call is to visit or call for Toys or Books and a note that prices will not be undersold by L E RANNELLS.
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Rannells
Andersold
el L. E. Rannells
Del Ward & Son’s Groceries Promote Prompt Service
Del Ward & Son advertise that nothing succeeds like success and their secret is readiness and close margins. They emphasize always accommodating customers and prompt service as a profitable grocery option.
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del Ward. & Son’ ‘S
Pretty Lake Nurseries Grow to National Scale in Indiana
The Rochester Sentinel reports Pretty Lake Nurseries near Plymouth, Hoosier Dan, expanding from 20 acres to 75 acres with 31,000 cherry trees 11,000 Russian mulberries 24,000 grape vines 40,000 apple trees 15,000 peach trees 30,000 evergreens and 150,000 hedge plants. Owner Mr Holland drives demand with perpetual advertising and wholesale prices. Fulton county fruit grower Mr Stockberger will accept orders for spring delivery, with contact details for delivery and further information.
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Pretty Lake
Marshall County
Plymouth
Holland
America
Hoosierdam
France
Indiana
Rochester Sentinel
Jacob Stockberger
Fulton County
Stockberger
Tiosa
Bloomingsburg
Newcastle Township
Tilden to donate Gramercy Park library to New York
The article notes Samuel J. Tilden plans to gift Gramercy Park and his private library valued around 1,000,000 dollars to the State of New York. The pieces describe a smooth transfer, Tilden’s political influence, and the view that his donation could be seen as favorable rather than bribery. The piece cites the Wabash Courier on Tilden’s presidential prospects and electoral power in New York.
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Gramercy Park
Samuel J. Tilden
New York
Tilden
United States
Samuel
Wabash Courier
Holiday Reduced Fares Offered by C A Railway
General passenger agent G W Snow announces Christmas and New Year travel deals on the Chicago and Atlantic line. From December 21 to 25 local round trips use a single fare with return by December 31, and December 28 to January 1 round trips with return by January 7. The offer encourages visiting friends over the holidays.
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C. & A. Company
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Rochester Tribune
Tribune Company, PrOpI’s
Joseph Levi
Rochester Brass Band
M. L. Essick
Justice Stephenson
Miller Building
Squire
Ed F. Chinn
William H. C. Chinn
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Caplin & New
Omaha
Omaha Daily Republican
New
Adventist Church
C. D. Sisson
Jennie Sterner
Franklin Street
Court House
Daw
del Ward
E. B. Polly
C. Kirtland
Eagle Bakery
the Eagle Bakery
Downey
Eacie Bakery
Trisuane
Dawson’s Drug Store
Alaaus
BH. D. Couch, Ag
H. C. Townsend
J. Louis
M. Hoxie
St. Louis
J. M. Reiter
Cary Rannells
Goulds
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