Freeport Daily Journal Subscriptions and 1888 Political Notices
A fragment from the Freeport Daily Journal dated June 2 1888 lists subscription terms and a dense block of political content. It includes references to Republican figures such as Benjamin Harrison Levi Morton Joseph W Fifer Charles W Pavey, George Hunt and James I Ne, plus debate over Democratic and Republican platforms, quotes from George William Curtis and Andrew Jackson, and notices announcing candidacies for Circuit Clerk and Recorder with June dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicker
Benjamin Harrison
Levi
Morton
Joseph W. Fiper
Man B. Ray
Ward
Isaac Nason
Jhne San
Charles W. Pavey
Charles Becker
George Hunt
Congress
Linamn
James I. NE
The Farmer and the Fakire at Market Day
An agriculturist recalls a sharp con by two men who tried to sell wire clothesline and then a forged promissory note for 100 dollars. The incident sparked a loud town scene with the farmer claiming he confronted the pair and sent them away as a crowd gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algn
A Narrow Escape and Odd Dinners in Local Notes
A paper reports a near murder attempt with hot lead in an old lady’s ear, noting a large interior lead fragment and potential grand jury revelations. It also recounts Miss Maria Parloa declining a dish per her recipes, a strange marauder cat story in Beloto County, and a startled doctor’s chase of a doglike creature on a porch ending in its flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bephyaklan
Pitta
Mise Maria Parloa
Ad- Tiera
Miss Parloa
Miss Parlos
Mias Parlon
Beloto County
Ohio
Epee
Avakation
The Quickest Marriage in a Rural Parsonage
A humorous tale unfolds with Rev. Dr. Aaron Turner racing to a timely wedding at a parish home. A late-arriving groom seeks a rapid ceremony just as Turner departs, leaving the groom to improvise with a shadowed bride. The preacher returns to witness the hurried union as the couple spend the night reassessing their vows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erica Parson
Aaron Turner
Turnner
Dr. Turner
Turner
Pausig
Prison Band Plays Harmony At Pennsylvania State Penitentiary
At the western penitentiary in Pennsylvania a nightly concert draws what may be the largest orchestra in the world with around 800 players. The prisoners rehearse from six and begin at seven, each providing separate tune and rhythm, creating a vast blur of sound likened to a distant wind. The music is the inmates' prized relief from monotony, and even with strict discipline, the ensemble produces a unique, vivid chorus before lights out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Pennsylvania
United States
Cholera Microbes in a Turnip Story
A Boston physician reportedly found microbes resembling Asiatic cholera in a turnip during a walk. The tale suggests the vegetable carried the agents and that only the turnip stem remained. the tale notes the turnip is long-lived and the tradition dates to about two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
What They Were Paid For
A Daly's performance prompts a wry remark from a city youth and country gentleman about actors being paid for their skills. The dialogue reflects mock praise and a dry, dispassionate verdict on entertainment value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly's
Burglar Tricks Merchant in Hudsonville Michigan
In Hudsonville Michigan a merchant named Wolf left a door-knob card asking burglars not to blow the safe and noting the combination is not on. The next morning he found the word Thanks on the other side, but the safe had been forced open and cash totaling 76.88 and papers valued at 1500 were stolen. The sofa was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudsonville
Mich
Wolf
L. M. Wolf
Care of a Cold and Health Warnings From Anand
This piece urges prompt care for colds and winter illnesses, warns against overcooling or overheating, and emphasizes consulting a doctor for persistent or serious symptoms. It links weight loss, poor sleep, and digestive woes to health decline, and advises moderation at work and attention to diet and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anand
Muffer
Mont Caasé
Cardi
Advant ages of Guatemala discussed by consular agent
James Alminoons, the consular agent, praised Guatemala as peaceful under President Barrillas policy while noting harsh crackdowns on opponents. He detailed revolts against Castenada, purges of rebels, and safe property in Quetzal area. He cited a new port near San Jose and the potential for coffee farming. A Florida farm anecdote followed about cows and a cornfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alminoons
James Bimmons
United States
San Joss
Giza
Chicago
Guatemala
Barrillas
Castenadr
Costenada
Barrilins
Quetesuala
Europe
San Jose
Paris Fires Call Citizens to Aid in Conflagrations
An American noting Parisian custom describes streetside fire calls that recruit passers-by for duty. Regardless of status, locals seize the chance to help, and a guest recounts being dragged from a dinner attire into a bucket brigade, chased by jeering boys as he fled to avoid ruining his clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Mme. Blank’s
Ile
One Legged Sparrow And A Curious Norwich Scene
A one legged English sparrow nests on the crown of a column at Norwich City Hall. The bird’s mate builds, aided by the single companion, while the male offers advice as if he had two legs. The piece uses humorous local detail to contrast a small creature’s resourcefulness with city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
Excerpt from a religious lesson on Exodus and Moses in Israel
A dense 19th century devotional summary discusses Israel’s Exodus, Mount Sinai, and Moses, stressing the typology of Christ as mediator. It highlights God’s guidance by cloud and fire, daily bread and water, and the need to accept Jesus’ blood. The piece emphasizes obedience to all of Scripture and contrasts Old Testament types with New Testament fulfillment.
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Hoffman
Philadelphia
Publehor
Matthew
Jerael
Red Sea
Mount
Einal
Oncy
Egypt
Mosas
Aaron
Jarad
Menon
Tabernacle
Belg Buib
Moses
Stuys
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Israel
God
Christ
Oll
Mosea
Dak
Goa
Holnea
Local notices mix with medical remedy pitches and contracts
A jumble of classifieds and notices touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhene Remedy with patient anecdotes, mortgage papers and loan concepts, a public works contract call for Freeport Illinois with bid details, a flour delivery notice, and endorsements of Electric Bitters for malaria and liver issues from Kentucky and Texas sources.
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Freeport Daily Journal
Sorner Oftson
Freeport, Lll
Ontgomery
Alabama
Democratic Party
Mary Hungey
George Wiliam Curtin
Harpar’s
Republican Party
All Americani Ciizens
Thia
Ibarty
Arge William Curtis
Edlar Harper's Weekly
Jackson
Beavon
Andrew Jackson
Ctroult Clark
Republican County Convention
Dantal &, Brewstar
Bud Recorder
Pribon Music
London
New Orleans
Cleatrickan
Florida
Tobneso
Forwad
Police-Livut
Shieldsny
Mav
D. M. Atoarna
Sudan
Egor
Hamlet
Pierce
Chamberlain
Aly
Fimmert & Worrell
H. D. Post & CO
408 & Trust Co
Knowlton Bros., Aprivote
Freeport
Lll
Baer
Bainbridge
Eny
County Atty
Clay Co
Tex
D. J .Wilcoxson
Sarse Cave
Emmert & Burrell
Stephenson St
Peoples
Galek Street
Bechtel
Smith
Atiing
Will
Taylor and
Henderson Streets
Harms, Sr
Sway
Lincoln Avenue
Berl Witch, Maysutt Pve
Balk OK
Walnut Street
Mays
W. Chapman
Dakota Territory
Iowa
N. Linsley
Onicago Street
Sevan
Gorner of Locust and
Grant Sts
Henry Dommel
T.L. J. Klapp
Collinaun
Adams Street
O, Taylor
Mus
W. HH. Blosser
Umaed Lye WN
Galena Ave
Elk St Tay Ail
Mia Becker
Keeley & Read's
Juaidin
Josepi Portre
Kochembler
Washington St
Brubaker
Stephenson
Steith
Tee
Threeport
Franz’ State of Haury & Konalt
NEHUB
Apis
Fee
Rio
Santos
Tavs
WA. Stevens
Burrell Bros
J. F. Davenport
Stephenson St. cOpposite Court House
Illinois
Palace
William WasHai
Prop
Haa
Strehl
Miss
Brinkman
Galena St. Aprlod&wam
Kimball's
Block
Howse
Boston Shoe Store
P. W. Rockey
Galena and
Adams d
Union St.augidy
John 1. Sullivan
Kundinger
Merchant Tailors
Stephenson Street
Opera House
Safa Mortgage
Alertcan Loan & Trust Co
Palla D.T
Dingerors
Fred Guad
Xtaver
Jos M. Botley
F. Pettigrew
Juutes Ff
Neff
K. Currier
T. A. Robinson
J. M. Dailey
J. Wilkes Ford & CO
Washington Sr
Troy
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