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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1886
Page
4
The Freeport Daily Journal notes Ascension Day services at Zion Church with Holy Communion and matins, and lists local happenings. Mentions visitors from Chicago and Dubuque, a Delavan fishing trip, a windstorm near Leroy, business changes at Charles Metz meat market, and a council meeting next Monday. Also covers football park races, notable weddings, licenses, and city alerts.
To night the German society will hold a meeting. J I Snyder returns from Town after several days away. Mrs W H Diffenbaugh and Miss A J Waddell plan a Canton trip. New M L A lodge to be initiated by G McCoy and R Langraf. Blade family to move to Milwaukee soon. The firm will close after the Fourth. An old resident Fred Sanka dies after long illness. Biographical notes on Frederick Wilhelm Sanka born 1821 in Brakelsiek, Germany. Six children survive, two sons in Newton Town. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from 28 Addison Street to St Johns Church.
The Stover Manufacturing Company may enter extensive production of wire nail machines. Originally planning to manufacture nails, the firm now considers turning to machine production as demand grows. The wire nail business is described as a bonanza with strong market potential nationwide.
The depot at this place was broken into Tuesday morning after daylight and robbed of cash and a ride entitlement. May Gee, C. G. Maustin, and the Logan County Superintendent are mentioned as candidates for the Legislature. The Painters And Wagiminiors opera house is under improvement and a saloon license application is under review. Council decision pending on Shannon prizes.
Mrs A Sheats and her husband attended Laws with their son A C Sheatz visiting Sheldon Lowe. Mrs LE Woodamaine stays at Sycamore as a guest of friends. Mrs Jessop traveled to Peastonion this morning to spend several days with daughter Mrs James M Miller. Miss May Stevens heads to Raging this week to stay with Miss Nettie Lewis. Mrs John A1 Deisher left for Mage Centra to visit friends Leubre of the duter Owen remains in the city overnight. The Misses Kui and Tillie Lemitte went to Zanesville Ohio on Wednesday to visit frivada for several weeks. Mr and Mrs J J Brown of Galenas in the city en route to Chicago. Mrs Brown will proceed to New Hampshire due to her ill mother.
Rev TL 1 Reeser, formerly at this city, delivered a patriotic and Christian address. He contrasted the North and South, urged sacrifice for human freedom, and warned against treason. His words drew hearty applause from the audience.
A dealer notes considerable grain arriving and shells out 24 cents per bushel for shelled corn and oats as sun-drying oddly raises prices. Farmers grumble at poor produce, yet another crop closeness compels selling now to clear on hand supplies.
The Taylor's Park trotting event draws a larger field with eight purses totaling $3,200. The N W passenger train shifts to 7:00 PM for the races, Rockford trains arrive daily noon, and June dates 8 4 10 11 are listed. W H Flynn, official scorer, will be on deck amid praise from Chicago horsemen. The meet promises strong horses, safe track, and substantial purses while investors eye a busy week ahead with regional interest from St Paul Kansas City and Burlington.
The column lists railroad rate tariffs from Chicago to Savanna and Sabula, notes the Illinois Central running through trains from Dubuque to Des Moines, and reports fruit arrivals and butter transport. It also mentions building improvements at Flachtemeier Bros and local civic activity including fence removal and street updates. A court case over wages and a theft bail issue are described.
At a regular meeting of Rinaldo foe No 98, K P, held Tuesday evening, several officers and representatives were elected including G ., O. Sunulte, Veo, Diekes, Prelate, J. Geib, Wa. A. Schwarze, M. F., John Hendricks, M. Ex., M. Stelihnger Jr, M. A. Ju Kraft, and J. HH. Stearns.
A large gathering of Verne Snyder’s friends marked her seventh anniversary with games hammocks and a five o'clock repast. Prof Charles Snyder and Mrs Snyder hosted with attending ladies and gentlemen, praising the warm hospitality and hoping for many more such birthdays.
Citizens of Freeport invited to support a two county Teachers Institute in late June with lodging offers and meal arrangements. The notice calls for host families willing to accommodate attendees and report terms to the city superintendent. Also noted is a baseball challenge between Irvin’s Stars and Payton’s nine, set for June 7, with side stakes and expenses to be handled by the winning club.
A Nebraskan incident on the B and M railroad years ago is recalled as a daylight attack on Express messenger Al K Minton between Omaha and Kearney. A lone assailant demanded surrender. Minton fired, derailment threats failed, robbers fled. An earlier quarrel with a Greenwood station agent led to a wrongful warrant served by local constables who were mistook for bandits.
The article recalls William Plumer's sharp courtroom quips against a quack doctor, highlighting the era’s local legal views. It notes Capt Roycolt’s future move to England as tenant pressures mount and mentions Ammert & Burrell promoting Acker's Dyspepsia Pills as a remedy for indigestion and headaches.
Notice states the partnership Chas Metz & Co dissolves by mutual consent with Metz retiring. It notes payments of due accounts and a June 1, 1886 date. Also reports Bloomington Mutual policy activity, claims written, district agents, and financial figures including 78,300 in premiums, 13,708 reserve, and general agent remarks.
Advertisement lists 12 inch pure silk gloves at 2 cents and 5 button kids gloves in new shades. Colored and black lisle thread hose offered by the dozen. Silk umbrellas also advertised at the same prices as last week with multiple lots and colors including black.
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