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ants lifjwblifan. K. CHAS. DONOHUK. CITY EniroR.

FREEPORT, MAY 28, 1883. THE MAN ABOUT TOWN And What He Gleaned Here and There in His Travels To-Day. Gen, Grant and Wife Pass Through Freeport for the Lead City. A Large Attendance at the Memorial Services Held on the Sabbath. A Batch oi Social Notes About Happenings of Social Interest.

General Local Miscellany. THE MEMORIAL EXERCISES. LARGE AUDIENCE AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH IN THE AFTERNOON AND AT THE PRESBYTERIAN IN THE EVENING. AT THE BAPTIST. Dispite the threatening weather of Sabbath afternoon, there was a large assemblage at this place of worship at 3 o'clock, tbe occasion of the memorial service out of respect to the memory of tbe late Col.

J. A. Sheeiz and Lieut. George L. Piersol.

There were nearly seventy members ofi the John A. Davis Post of the G. A. R. in the procession that marched from the hall.

The church committee had in a beautiful manner decorated the church with evergreen and flowers. The stars and stripes hung at the rear of the pulpit, from the center of which was suspended a floral anchor, typical of hope, in the back ground of which was drapery. A table in the front with a chair on either side were also draped in mourning, indicating respect entertained for the memory of the deceased comrades. On the platform were seated Rev. £.

P. Savage, chaplain of the Post of the Grand Army of the Republic, Dr. Jenkins, of the First Presbyterian church; I. F. Kleckner, Commander of the Post, and Joseph S.

Buck, the adjutant of the Post. Special reference had 6een paid to the musical programme, and the choir were ably assisted by a cornet, a viulo- cello and violin accompanists. After the rendering of some beautiful pieces by the choir, and a prayer by the chaplain, the commander asked the adjutant for what purpose the service was held. The answer was: "To pay our tribute of respect to the memory of our late comrades. Josiah A.

Sheetz, and George, L. Piersol," The adjutant was then asked if he had any record of their army experience, lie replied by saying that: Josiah A. Sheetz was born in Northumberland County, Jan.Oth.183G. lie enlisted as a private, April 18th, 1801, in Co. 8th Regt.

111. Vol. Inf. He was promoted to 2nd July U5th 1S61, was mustered out of the three months service. He immediately re-enlisted in the same company and regiment for three years and was commissioned 1st Lieutenant.

Promoted Captain Feb. 22nd, 1802, promoted Major April 14th, 1863, promoted Lieut. July 25th, was promoted to Colonel, Sept. 23d, 1803, was Breveted Brigadier General of volunteers, March 1805, and was mustered out of the volunteer service Feb. 9th, isoo, having served in the army four years and eight months.

He entered the regular army March, 1800, as a private 1st Regt. U. S. Infantry, and promoted Sergt. May 17, 1800, promoted to 1st June 7th, 180S, and was discharged from the regular army in 1875 He joined John A.

Davis Post No. OS G. A. R. Department of Illinois, July oth, 1881, and died Jan.

8th, 1883. George L. Piersol was born in Northumberland Co. Oct. 30th.

1842 He enlisted as a private April 14 in Co. A. llth Rest. 111. Vol.

Infantry, was mustered out July 14th, 1801. lie re-enlisted as a private Aug. 180-' in Co. 03rd Host. 111.

Vol. Infantry! He was promoted to Corporal, then to a Sergeant. On July liOlh, 1804, he was promoted to 1st Lieut, lie was must- end out at the 1 of the war, June 23d, 1800, having served in the army 3 years and 1 month. He joined John A. Davis Post No.

u. A. Department of 111. July oth. 1S81, and died Dec.

8th, 1SSU. Ke.v. H. P. Sarage then delivered the following address: year Iris rolled away since we iMthercd at a similar service in jiiace Tne Kind care of a Beneficent Heavenly watched over our country.

War with iisdiv'id alarms, its carnage and its death has nut visited our land, yet, liie manly hums lW wlll marched with you into this now si lentlv rep.iMim iu their graves. When the sacriliglou.s ha-d of treason was uplifted to tear down tin- flag they were hot li ainoio' the veiy lust to Miring to the defence of their country. HIP call came while thev t.oth in youth.and they heeded it as ihe sovereign call of and unsweivim' fidelity and remarkable vigor euduied toils and privations aud dangers of a soldier's life on the and In tlie camp, in the crowded columns and on the lonely picket line by day and night We have heard their iV, oral record Both faced death a ain and as a on many of Ihe great historic battle fieldsTot ihe war where deadly missle.s Hew thickly yet escaped unhaimed. Both wern repeatedly rewarded and promoted lor their nu-rils and their bravery, and rose from the ranks to pos lions of honor and trust. Iloth finally returned enjoy the iruits of their loyally and valor in tie of peace, surrounded ulfec- tionate Kindred, ami lo live honored ami use- members of society receiving their fellow many proofs of Hie grateful lecoynition of thiiir niuli services.

And now both the prime ot their manhood, with the tir.ispect of IOIIL'and useful lives before them, 1 ll (l ll 1 a Hue of them' i or bloody death. But lei not the manner or the sudcnness of heir deallis till our imaginations will Uionidils of horror. The native instinct ol life prompts us lo shrink from death how- everit may come hut there are methods of it, far more painful and iryintr than His appalling to see a tree iu "the vi-or of its prime, clad all its green ulmics by lightning ami laid bv Morm. lint it is lar more sad with decay dvni" 'lowly withering away. L'-t" to HIVH diligent heed Master, Let your loins be an aged at the top- it rather prompt the wonK the about, and and yourselves iike'uuto men that wait for their Lord, when he will return from the wedding that when he cometh and knock eth they may open unto him linme diately.

Blessed are those servants whom the Loril when he cometh shall llnd watching." Our d- parted comrades have joined the ranks of Unit groat vision of the noble army of patriots. Invisslble to us, who like them went out to battle, but unlike them did not return. We, are here to-day to honor their memories and iu give expression to our heartfelt sympathy for thoso whoso deeply mourn their loss. Uiir minds are carried hack to-day over the years to those days of conflict, and they recall many a stalwart form that marched beside us then'that was swept down before the leadefc hail, or slow, lingering disease-iu the hospital, or came home only to die. They are.

of all rank and ages, and the number is very great. Could some word of power like that in Lseki- el's vision la the of dry hones coia- inand them to stand upon their feet, they would be an exceedingly great army. And we are here to-day, not to pronounce eulogies upon them. The record of their loyal service to their country is the Imperishable monument to their memories. Shou.d no word ever be spoken in their praise, should no marble slab ever mark the spot of their last resting-plaee, yet there Is an ample and enduring testimony to their patriotism.

The well-known inscrip tion upon the tomb of Sir Cristopher Wren, the able architect of St. Paul's cathedral, "If you seek his monument, look aronnd you," is fitting in their case. If you seek their monuments, look arouim you upon the gveat. free and glorious country that they imperilled their lives to save. Words of eulogy, however fervid and glowing, fall immeasurably below the eloquence of heroic deeds.

We ean add no lustre to the fadeless wreath of glory that encircles their brows. That glory would be as illustrious, that wreath as Imperishable, though we should never come with our tributes to their memories. But as was said by sacred lips on a memorable occasion, "If these should their peace.the stones would cry out." So if we should be ungrateful to their memories and fail to give ut- teranues to our tributes of gratitude, or be un- n.indful of the sacred trust they have left us in their bereaved companions and orphans, the broad plains and rugged hills, the rolling rivers and great lakes that they have helped to rescue from eternal disgrace would cry out against us. They would he endowed with a thousand tongues to give eloquent utterances to their indignation against such shameful ingratitude. It Is not simply because we have lost friends good and true that we are here to-day not merely because they were citizens of worth and integrity not even because they were soldiers alone.

But is because they were patriots that we are here. In the hour of their country's peril they promptly stood forth and pledged their lives to its defence. They thus nonly illustrated the principle that renders It possible for an American republic to exist, in the calm certainty of its safety and stability, without the burden of a great standing army. It is the fact that this principle of fervent loyalty is so strong in the heart of every true Ameriean.that makes the Union immeasurably stronger than the mighty empires of Europe with their enormous armaments. That this principle should be forever maintained and perpetuated is vital to the existence and prosperity of our nation.

It is well worth while that we faithfully observe such days as these that we revert to the stirring memories of the heroic days of our nation's history that we recall the watch-words of patriotism that had such power to rouse the hearts of the as Webster's memorable declaration, "Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable how with with firm-set lip and flashing eye. often flashing through tears, the patriot citizen repeated, with terrible earnestness, the immortal utterance of Jackson, "Our federal union, it must and shall be preserved," and then strode forward with high resolve to give every energy of his life, aye, and life itself, if need be. to the preservation of the union, and signed the muster-roll and became a patriot soldier. And how the women, with a spirit no less patriotic, in many cases overcoming the natural anxiety of affliction for its object, added inspiration to their zeal and stimulated their patriotism In a thousand ways. Then was witnessed that noble self-forget- fuluess, that complete absorption of every energy of being that so elevates tbe soul anil transfigures it with halo of glory.

The spirit manifested iu (lie well known instance of the color sergeant of Mission Kidge was the spirit of many. lie was pressing his way towards the top and had almost reached the crest with the flag when he was shot down. When he was borne to the rear, the surgeon asked him where he was hit. Almost there he earnestness. Yes, but where were you hit? 1 was almost there," again he re- ilied with enthusiasm.

Yes. my brave fellow, but I mean whereabouts were you wounded?" "1 was almost at the top with the flag another minute and I would have planted it on their breastworks." He had forgotten him-elf in his great enthusiasm for his country and the. flag. I swear you upon the sacred altar of those memories to undying loyalty to our flag and country. Jiut, comrades, loyalty has its duties for us in peace as well as in war.

Let the life of the patiiot citizen of to-day be worthy of the memory of the patriot, soldier of that day. Let none of our acts as citizens tend to impair the integrity and permanency of the nation that as soldiers we pledged our lives to maintain unsullied. Thank God that we have a country worth living for; now, as then, it was worth dying for. Mot from the assault of hostile arms either in the hands of enemies from abroad or of traitors at home have we the most to fear from those baser appetites and passions that undermine the true manhood of our citizens and render them incapable of the exercise of the exalted virtues of patriotism from the avaricious greeu of gain, and the unscrupulous lust of power that do not hesitate to stoop to any device however base to secure their objects. These are the enemies of our country's existence and prosperity that it should be ours to set our faces against like a flint.

But comrades Ihe solemn scenes of this hour bring before us not only the fact that we are citizens ol a common country, but that we arc members of a common humanity, aud to be human to be mortal. Those vacant chairs, draped iu mourning, remind us that to our late comrades in the midst of 'ife's march came the signal to halt, which all must some time hear and heed. Jt is me most praise worthy thing that is recorded of Xexres the ancient Oriental tyrant that when he reviewed his vast army of more than two millions he wept to think that in JOJ years they would all have passed away. As back over the ranks of our Grand Army of the Kepu' lie, we, too. must be deeply impressed with similar reflections.

There are no youths among us now those of us that were boys in the army are now in middle life and those who were then in the prime of life are the venerable men of to-day. Kvery year thins our ranks aud adds to the auo.ouo who fell in war. We are aware that death may take us as it did our comrades in the past we are assured that in some way it will take us al erelong. As it was the quality of the good soldier always to be ready to respond to the summons ol duty, however sudden or unexpected, so let it be ours always to be prepared to respond to the liual summons. Comrades, according to tlie teachings of this sacred Book, that gives us the true principles to govern our lives here and hereafter, we may thus be living faith in Jesus Christ our Lord.

The blood of Jesus Christ cleansetb. us from all sin. As it cost the oriee of the precious blood of her sons to pureiiase the safety of our country, so it cost the precious blood of Christ to purchase eternal salvation for us. It was your noble virtue as union soldiers ever to obey your commander's be loyal to duty. Oil let it be your still more exalted vutiu ever to be obedient to tbe great Captaiu of our loyal to Then as the years glide by and are called away it will be that we may join the great host above that no man eau number out of every kindred ami nation aud tongue with palms of victory in their hands and peans of praise upon their lips who have come olf eomnu'rors and more than conquerors through Jesus Christ.ourLord.

At the conclusion of the address, the choir sang Hear My Prayer," and Dr. Jenkins read a passage in Xion was then scripture. rendeied, aud Dr. Jenkins came forward, and delivered an address full of good thoughts and suggestions. lie spoke oi' the time when the iirst call was made for troops, when he was attending college, and of the enthusiasm that prevailed then, and in general terms eulogized the men who went to the front.

Those were the days that you could tell what kind of stuff men and boys were made of, and they did not hesitate to exhibit it. Dr. Jenkins closed by referring to the liberality and generosity of mankind in general at the commencement of, and during the rebellion. The choir then sang another anthem, the benediction was pronounced, and the audience was dismissed. AT THE KiUST I-KKSRYTKUIAX.

In the evening there was a hrge attendance at the uuion patriotic service. The members of the (1. A. 11. attended in a body.

The meeting was in charge of Dr. Jenkius. The exercises were as follows: 1. Its Magnitude and W. II.

Fouke. 2. Its II. L. Martin.

3. Its Future H. Thomas, Dakota. 4. How shall we maintain and perpetuate our independence, civil and religious S.

M. Crissmann. The were all inter esting, and want of space prevents us from giving a more detailed account. The singing by the cboir was excellent. "THE SILENT MAN." GEN.

GRANT PASSED THROUGH TOWN" ACCOMPANIED BY HIS HE HAD TO SAY. Gen. Grant, ex-President of theUnited States, passed through the city on Saturday afternoon, on the Illinois Central road. Mrs. Grant accompanied the General, both of whom had a Pullman to themselves.

A JOURNAL AND REPUBLICAN reporter was tbe iirst to board the tiain on its arrival in the city, and enjoyed a pleasant talk with the General and his wife. General Grant wore a plain, everyday suit of clothes, a silk hat, standing collar, with a plain dark green cravat neatly tied. Diamoad studs glistened from the front of his shirt. His bootd were blacked in a faultless manner, and he held the inevitable cigar, or at least the butt end of it, between his fingers. His face is not as full as when the re- perter last met him, and his whiskers, closely cut, have become almost white.

"Where are you bound for, General inquired the man of news. "To Galena, sir, where I will remain until Sabbath night." "Then, where ventured the reporter. "To St. Lotus, where I have real es- tate.which I will endeavor to dispose of." The General was as silent as ever, and imparted no particular information to the reporter. He said his health was never better, and that his family, especially Col.

Fred, were all well. While the train stopped in Freeport, several gentlemen to pay their respects to the distinguished pair. Elder Cleveland joined the party, and was chatting with the General when the train pulled out. PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE. Rev.

F. F. Farmiloe, of Lena, was a visitor to the city Saturday. E. A.

Leslie, of New York, who is engaged in the Atlantic cable officers in tbe city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dumuth. Rev. E.

W. Drew, the talented pastor of the M. E. Church at passed through the city to-day for Wilmington, where he will deliver an address on Memorial Day. Rev.

T. C. Clendenning, of Galena went to Marengo to-day. Mrs. Oscar E.

Heard and daughtei Belle were passengers on the Xorth western for New York state, where they will visit relatives at Rochester Saratoga and other places. Mrs. C. F. Emerson, formerly Miss Emma Runner, of Oregon, was in the city for a few days, visiting friends She returned home to-day.

Hon. E. L. Cronkrite was in town over Sunday, and returned to Springfield to-day. Mrs.

Chas. II. Pixley has gone to Chicago, to remain a few weeks. Miss Clara Allen, of Mt. Morris, has returned home.

She was the guest of Miss Ella Snyder. Mr. and Mrs. Tappe, and children spent the Sabbath with Frank Edwards' family at Lena, and returned home today. Mr.

Edwards accompanied them to the city. R. Deisher will leave for Huron, D. to-morrow night and will enter the bank of Deisher Co. Mr.

Deisher has beeu engaged in the study of law in Judge Hyde's office about two years.and is a young man who has many friends in this city, all of whom hope he will do well. W. Rogers, a general agent for the German Insurance Company, with headquarters at Carthage, is in the city, at the Brewster. Mr. Rogers is an old attache of the company, and one of the most successful men engaged as general agent.

SOCIAL HOURS. HISS SADIE WOLF ENTERTAINS A FEW FRIENDS SATURDAY OTHER SOCIAL NSTES. On Saturday evening at the residence of George AVolf, Miss Sadie, his daughter, entertained a gathering of ladies and gentlemen in a manner that was thoroughly appreciated. A few hours were spent in social converse, games, supplimeuted with refreshments that were of an excellent character From abroad there were Mrs. W.

W- Lowis, of Lena, Lodisca Stover, of Lena, and cousin, Miss Van Hyning, of Ohio, and Dr. Bert McFatrich of Chicago. GUSSIE'S DAY. Gussie Geer attained his eleventh year and on Saturday he celebrated the event in royal style at his parent's residence, on Clay street. He had invited about twenty of his young friends to participate in the festivites, and they all came arrayed in their best.

It was one of the brightest days in Gussie's history and a JOURNAL AND REPUBLICAN reporter, who happened by, was pleased to see so many happy faces, the happiest among them being the host himself. That all had good time it is unnecessary to state; they could not have had a better or more agreeable day, and they played children's games to their heart's content. Mrs. McCall and Miss Emma Davis.t wo of our most excellent teachers in the public schools, were present to aid in making the occasion enjoyable for the misses and masters, and the Misses Stuart ably assisted Mrs. Goer in getting up one of the best kind of suppers, which was served at 5 o'clock on tables on the lawn.

This of course, was a very interesting feature of the day, and especially appreciated by all. Gussie was remembered very kindly by his little friends, who made him the recipient of the following gifts: Book, T. Buchanan Reed, Harley and Bert Pixley; "Happy a card, Sadie Youflt; "My greeting on your birthday," a card, Harry Kintzle; "Many happy returns of the day," Geo. Kumerer; blue s'lk handkerchief, Millie Hunter, Elgin; "Tbe Prize," an illustrated vclume, Jessie Quinn, Turner Junction; comb and brush, in case, Maggie Becker, handsome card, Jennie Meredith; "The Shepherd Girl," a card, Lottie Lyon. The guests took their departure for home between 7 and 8 o'clock in the evening, having had the best time they ever had, and under many obligations to Gussie, who proved the "boss" entertainer.

They all expressed the wish that he would live to celebrate many more happy birthdays. There were present: Miss Jennie Nefl, Belle Wright, Alice McHenry, Jessie Best, Jennie Meredith, Millie Hunter, Elgin; Jessie Quinn, Turner Junction; Maggie Becker, Lottie Lyon, Gertie Stine, Clara and Gene Bischoff, Sadie Yount. Willie and Orestes Wright, Harley and Bert Pixley, Harry Brink. Robt. Dexter, Georgie Kwmmerer, Harry Kintzle, Fred and Alfred Stine, Pearl Mease, Freddie Thomas, Willie Lyon, Charley Buck.

ANOTHER. About fifty young people assembled at the residence of M. Clancy, in the Third ward, on Saturday evening, and had a grand time for several hours. The guests danced, talked, and enjoyed themselves generally. IN GENERAL.

S. C. Buckinan went east to-day. Mrs. J.

Heider, of Sioux City, Iowa, is in town. C. C. Wilson was in the city over the Sabbath. Rev.

F. P. Cleveland returned.to Oak Park to-day. Mr. and Mrs.

Frisbee were at Xora on the Sabbath. H. D. Bentley was at Warren on Saturday, on business. Rube M.

White and George M. Sears spent the Sabbath in town. Mr. and Mrs. D.Benson spent Sunday at Dubuque, visiting relatives.

Charles Hoffman, the Galena street merchant, went to Red Oak, Iowa. The Shakspeare Club meets to-night at the residence of Boyd Hill. Frederic Bartlett went East this morning on six the o'clock train. Rev. R.

F.Sweet has gone to Chicago, to attend the Episcopal meeting. This evening the J. B. Taylor company will have a special meeting. Harry Swanzey, who makes his home at Rockford, was in town over Sunday.

M. M. Fenner, of the Henney Buggy Company, is home from a successful trip. Judge J. M.

Bailey returned to Chicago on the six o'clock train this morning. D. G. Ilgin. of the Memorial service with the G.

A. R. on Sunday. Remember the dime lecture to be dc liver 1 to-morrow evering by Mr L. I Mum.

Rev. S. M. Crissman will deliver the oration at Orangeville on 'Decoration Day. J.

Prynne Jones, of Rockford, was in town Saturday, on his way to Mineral Point. R. B. Wilson, of the C. N.

W. office, Cbicpjo, was in the city over the Sabbath. Josh Kenegy is receiving a large stock of goods for his store in the rear of the German bank. Dr. Bert McFatrich, who formerly resided at Lena, was in the city Saturday evening.

Mrs. Tobias, of Naperville, is in the city, the guest of her daughter, Mrs, W. H. Fouke. Mrs.

H. P. Bigelow, of Chicago, is visiting at the residence of hsr parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.

J. Babcock. The railroad agents will sell round trip tickets to Chicago at reduced rates Tuesday and Wednesday. Dr. and family, who were visiting over the Sabbath in Ogle county, returned home this morning.

Charles Damon, an extensive boot aud shoe manufacturer of spent the Sabbath with Mayor McNamara. Warren Lighthart, who is employed at La Salle, attended the Memorial services with the G. A. R. boys on Sabbach afternoon.

Aid. Bowen, and Mr. Hunt, of Savanna, were in town to-day, examining the steamers formerly used by the fire department. David Conklin, the genial proprietor of the Conklin house, Mt. Carroll, was in the city to-day, exchanging greetings with his numerous friends.

Walt Diffenbaugh and wife went to Kock Island Saturday night, and spent Sabbath with Conductor B. H. McNany and wife. A. J.

Brubaker returned on Saturday from Delavan lake. He reports the weather a trifle cold, but the Sunfish lub having a glorious time, A bear that was in Casmer Knecht's shop got out on the street Sunday, and ame near scaring the people "in the leighborhood out of their wits. This city was visited by a severe hail and rain storm oil Sabbath afternoon, while the services were being held at he Baptist church. Horace Tarbox and wife arrived lome on Saturday frorfl Gainsville. Florida, where they spent several months.

They are at the Clifton. Eugene Williams, who now makes his home on a farm a few miles outside of Polo, was in town. The gentleman looking weJl and enjoying the best of health, Wm. R. Green, of Utica, N.

the for the celebrated Reynolds Bros shoes, was in the city.oa Sunday at the Brewster. Mr. Green represents one of best houses in the country. J. W.

Newcomer, of the Internal 'evenue office, Sterling, was in town o-day, on his way home from Lena, vhere he was visiting at Z. Stover's. Mr. Newcomer informed us that the Miller formerly of this city, have returned from their trip east, and will soon commence to buy grain for their distillery, which will be running again. H.

M. Mease, wife and daughter, were in the city, at the residence of Jacob Mease. "Todd" is the capable train dispatcher for the Central company at Aruboy. Charles S. Haggart has been in the city the past week.

He is the general agent for the White sewing machine the state of Iowa, and is to make his home at that place. C. H. Pixley has just procured a drum major's baton for David Sanderson, as welfe as the appellets, etc. Dave has charge of the drum cops of Co.

and will look well Memorial day. There was quite a gathering of Dunk- ards a few miles out of'town Friday Saturday and Sunday. There were representatives present from Kansas, Indiana, Iowa and other places. Saturday a dog owned by Mr. Speilman, on Lincoln avenue, inflicted a bad bite on one of the legs of little Eddie, son of A.

V. Richards. That dog ought to be put out of the way, and certainly will be. Rev. T.

F. Reeser, who was in attendance at the meeting of the Lutheran Synod at Springfield, Ohio, arrived home Saturday, and held service at his church on the Sabbath. Mr. Reeser reports a very interesting and profitable session. The music at the dime lecture tomorrow evening will consist of duets and choruses and instrumental pieces.

The German Quartette will also sing. defective stove-pipe in the kitchen of the residence of a Mrs. Hill, in the First ward, called the paid fire department out Sabbath afternoon. No damage. Matthew Doyle, aged 65 years, and Miss Ellen Mullen, aged 34 years; C.

H. Latham, of I0wa, and Clara C.Bennett, of Eleroy; W. J. Carroll, of Indiana, and Lizzie Walter, have obtained marriage licences from County Clerk Stahl. The Germania Band and a large number of friends went up the river a few miles on Sunday, and picniced.

All report a good time. A gentleman named Kehrer and a little girl name Dittmau fell in the river, but were pulled out by friends. The entire force of the German Insurance Co. went up the Pecatonica in Seitz's boat on at Dreyer's landing they halted. Here they enjoyed themselves in the best kind of style during the day, returning home about half-past seven o'clock in the evening.

Col. W. B. JBritton and wife, D. G.

Chittenden, M. A. Newman, J. B. Doe, Harry McKinny, and Chas.

Marshal, who were at Nashville, arrived in the city last night, and made their headquarters at the Brewster house. These gentlemen were in attendance at the great military encampment at the great southern city, and report an excellent trip, and a good time. The display was grand, and far exceeded their expectations. They returned to Janesville on the noon train. Col.

Bentley and staff, of Dubuque, as well as the other military gentlemen who were in attendance, returned home Sunday night. Nearly all the towns in Ogle county, and a few in Winnebago county are connected with telephone. It was announced in these columns a few days ago that a party of meu from the Central telephone company had arrived from Forreston where connections with Polo had just been made, aud were on their way to Rockford to still further the connections. Now, the question arises, why is Freeport left out the cold There is no earthly reason why we should not have connection with the various towns in the circuit, and we trust that an effort will be made at ouce to bring about the desired result. CARRE NEW STOCK FOR SPRING TRj We are now opening an new Hue in all prices.

Parties who have! pets to purchase will best makes and the mostc able patterns and; the prices, at MAYNARD'l apriedwly aprlCdwiwiv MISCELLANEOUS. Y. M. c. A.

The following is the. programme for the meeting of this evening in the interests of the Young Men's Christian Association: choir. Scriptures.and prayer Dr. Jenkins. Where is mv Boy To Night Mrs.

and Choir "The Secretaries' Conference," r. T. Sec'y Smith, Asso. in Colleges and among students, "Hear the Saviour's ainejl Ass'n Quartette. I.

of Boston. "io the Work," CongrefatUm. "International Convention- "Coronation and Benediction, Key. W. H.

Fouke. to slight Remember the time this Monday evening at eight o'clock, and the place the First Presbyterian church. Coine rain or shine, and crowd the house, ANNOUNCEMENTS. This evening there will be a joint meeting of the A.O. U.

W. and tbe Select Knights. There will be a special Conclave of Freeport Commandery No. 7. K.

on Wednesday evening, May 1883, at 8:00 o'clock sharp. Object of meeting, work on K. T. degree. To-night there will be a meeting of the I.

0. M. A. BYEUS-ROSENSTIEL. The Chicago Journal says: The marriage of Miss Luella E.

Byers to Mr. Jerome J. Rosenstiel, of Freeport, 111., was solemnized Wednesday evening, May 23d, at the residence of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. D.

13. Byers at Naperville, 111. The bridal party consisted of Rev. Mr. Byers, who performed the ceremony, the bride and groom and Miss Ada and Laura Byers, who acted as bridesmaids.

The ceremony was followed by the congratulations of the hosts of friends present. The presents, of which there was a large number, were unusually fine. The groom, Mr. Rosenstiel.presented the bride with a diamond piu and a horse and buggy. HOSIER Richard Dolguaer, of Columbia, 111 writes: "Brown's Iron Bitters is the best tonic medicine I have ever found I will recommend it." We wish to your special tentiontothisi partment, wl is stocked the latest Stj desires best goods fori money ever 01 ed in this city-l We have sol big bargains this Departflj which we woj like to have call and see.

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