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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1885
Page
4
The city sees a flurry of short items including Alderman Ascher and others traveling to Chicago, a derelict iceman job hindered by cold, and various residents visiting or returning. Reports note a scavenger ordinance, mortgage bill, and civic events, with upcoming weddings, entertainment by Amity Society, and lodge anniversaries.
Obituary items report the death of a young Freeport man, Vars Gray, in Iowa from pneumonia at age twenty, with ties to Darlington and Freeport. Sylvester Talcott of Rockton dies at 74 after forty years in Winnebago county, details of his life, milestones, and ties to Abraham Lincoln and the Manny Reaper case are noted. Also, D A Barrows of Galena dies Tuesday, described as a valued elder citizen.
The Northwestern Wisconsin Beekeepers Association held sessions at Temperance hall on Tuesday and Wednesday with modest attendance. Roscoe Gammon of Hockton was elected president and Jonathan Stewart of Hock City was re-elected secretary. Bee-keeper interests were discussed and honey samples drew attention. a live bird shooting tournament is planned at the park on Thursday.
Notes from the era discuss increasing illiteracy across states with 1880 figures showing substantial rises in unreadability among white and foreign-born adults. The piece cites South and Massachusetts data, plus Michigan Ohio and New York trends, arguing for vigorous temporary education reforms and cautioning against misreading enthusiasm for new industrial training as true aptitude. It also mentions teachers’ excursions to New Orleans and the large federal land grants for education, with Michigan receiving a sizable share.
The King man & Co. versus Reber & Finkenbinder case adjourned to next Monday as WS Kellogg, attorney for the creditors, alleges Kailey the assignee arranged a private sale of property without notifying creditors. Witnesses put machinery value at about $2,400, while creditor claims total near $8,000. The Len- area firm Reber & Pinkenbinder assigned to E Kailey on September 4.
RAL Holder for the North Western Company notes ill lists as Win Trembor improves and Robert Luecke shows improvement. Mrs Sawyer, sister of Mrs Boyles, declines at Highland Park amid a scarlet fever outbreak in town. Revivals: well attended church meetings despite cold, with Rav B Stephanoff to preach at the Free Methodist Church tonight. Bible readings by Mr Stephanoff instructive and profitable. Be G Cooke of the Wabash Railway, Chicago, was in the city yesterday on business. long-time advocate for the road’s interests.
The gymnasium hosted a pink themed evening with dresses, bouquets, pink cakes, and fine color coordination. A varied solo program featured Miss Polk, the Second Presbyterian church choir, James Williams, Mrs D A Knowlton, Mrs Oyler, Mr J F Burrell, and Mr O E Winger. Refreshments followed as the event raised funds for Zion Sociable activities.
A lively rink scene last night featured strong attendance and good music. Outsiders joined in as skaters and couples circulated, while critics debated skating as aesthetics and dress reform.
The Rockford Gazette notes next August the Select Knights in Luis state will hold their annual conclave in Rockford with a competitive drill. Legions statewide will compete, and they are drilling actively. Peoria Legion Select Knights gain new members after a Grand Legion meeting. Danville Select Knights order uniforms and begin training. Students are challenged by a Davis school problem offering a Civil War book as a prize. Dr. A. E. Swit comments on a grass growth puzzle. New cream and Sage Cheese advertised by H. D. Post & Co.
A fur-collector remarks that beaver skins dominate the market while seals cannot be exterminated. He notes price surges at London sales, seasonal furs trade patterns, and a new fashion of fur trimming at Lake George. Trade details include price increases for otters lynx foxes sable and bear, and forecasts on muskrat and skank use. He warns the South Seas Shetland seal remains highly valuable and scarce.
Edmund Yates recalls a Queen's birthday holiday with Dickens at Gadshill a trip to Rochester theatre and a bold stage cameo by a green tunic man who declared I will the international then read his part. Freight conductor Jerry Driscoll of the Northwestern Railroad was killed after being struck from his train at Catfish bridge near Madison while changing ties.
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