Amboy News, Dixon, Lee County Illinois

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Thank you to John F. Barlow for these items

1882
July 08, 1882

We see by last Saturday's Winona (Minn,) Tribune, that on that day Mr. H.C. Barlow, a former Amboy boy, on retiring from the division freight agency of the Winona Div. C & N. Railroad, was the recipient of an elegant open-faced gold chronograph watch of Waltham make, with heavy curb chain and charm, valued at $300, from business men of Winona, as a token of their appreciation of the able and courteous manner in which Mr. Barlow had performed the duties of his office.

July 08, 1882

Miss Ida Barlow, who has been attending Highland Hall school, near Chicago, is at home for the summer vacation.

July 22, 1882

The committee of paupers having examined the bills referred to them recommend the allowance of the following:

J M Arnold. merch. county farm 36.25

L S Barlow do 30.96

Wheat & Grideley Bros. do 45.12

September 16, 1882

S. Barlow and Miss Olive Sprague were married by Esq. Andruss last Sunday, very quietly, and left Monday for a trip to Davenport, Ia.

September 23, 1882

S. Barlow and bride have commenced house- keeping in one of Mr. Edward's buildings on Mason street.

September 23, 1882

The report of the Pauper Committee recommending the allowance of the following claims was approved, and the clerk was directed to issue orders upon the treasurer for the same, as follows, to wit:

L S Barlow, shown twice: $4.76 & $2.00

September 23, 1882

Miss Ida Barlow is visiting friends in Sparta, Wisconsin.

1883

January 13, 1883

Mr. Edwin Leepy, who has been in Salt Lake City the past year is visiting his mother - Mrs. A. Barlow.

January 13, 1883

On Thursday evening before Christmas, we see by the Omaha Daily Republican, a grand musicale was given at the residence of Hon. Leavitt Hurnham, in that city, in honor of Miss Ida J. Barlow, at which were present all the notables of that city. It was a high compliment to a deserving young lady.

January 27, 1883

Henry C. Barlow, division superintendent of the Achinson, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad, is in Amboy with his bride on their wedding tour. Their home is in Topeka.

March 17, 1883

Sylvan Barlow will work the Pettigrew farm this season, but will attend to his insurance business as usual.

July 07, 1883

We notice by a recent order of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad that Mr. Henry Barlow, one of Amboy's boys, has recently been appointed general freight agent of that company, with head-quarters at Topeka. He is a son of L.S. Barlow. We congratu- late "Henry" on his promotion - an evidence of trust- worthiness.

October 20, 1883

A very quiet wedding occurred in Amboy this week, the high standing socially of both parties making it indeed noteworthy. On Wednesday morning last Mr. Henry C. Keeling of Caldwell, Kansas, and Miss Ida L. Barlow were united in marriage at the bride's home in this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. A. Norton of the Congregational church, being witnessed only by immediate relatives. Miss Ida is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. L. S. Barlow, and is an acknowledged lady of true worthiness. Having been brought up in Amboy, where she is universally esteemed. Her friends are pleased to see her happy union with Mr. Keeling, who is also one of our former townsmen. They left on the early train for Kansas where Mr. Keeling is engaged by the government, and where they will make their future home. THE NEWS with their hosts of friends wish them prosperity and happiness in their new relations.

1884

January 05, 1884

HARD OR SOFT

COAL!

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Leave your order with

L.S. BARLOW & CO.,

who are prepared to furnish any desired quantity, of a superior quality

AT PRICES THAT DEFY COMPETITION

July 05, 1884

HARD COAL.

We are now prepared to recieve orders for Coxe Bros. & Co's

Celebrated

Cross-creek Leheigh Coal.

to be delivered any time

WHEN WANTED.

We return thanks to our friends for their past favors and hope for a continuance of the same.

L.S. BARLOW & CO.

December 06, 1884

Miss Hattie Barlow, daughter of Augustus Barlow of Kasson, Minn., is visiting her brother north of the city, and they are thinking of spending the winter in New Orleans.

 

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