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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1867
Page
4
A fragmented note from MoGATU Local Editor presents a cryptic line about a child amid talk of faith and parenting. The readable text hints at local editorial content discussing beliefs and guardianship in a terse archaic style.
A large gathering at the United States Insurance Office reorganized the Empire Base Ball Club. W B Thomas elected captain for three months, officers named, and 160 prospective members may join after paying 1.00 initiation. Union Base Ball Club also reorganized with John Lewis as president and Edgar Williams as vice president. Both clubs plan summer play, with enthusiasm aroused by local church meetings and civic interest. Also notes on Stillwell and Bierce heater and law catcher improving boiler safety. temperance lectures planned by Dr William Ross.
The lecture series opens Sunday evening April 7 at the 1st Presbyterian Church on the Bible Wine Question. Mr Rossing, a renowned temperance lecturer, will present an engaging talk. Admission is free.
The Forreston district reports a new Sons of Temperance division with nine charter members led by local citizens. The paper praises Mrs. Browning for music lessons and urges civic spruce with tree plantings, temperance zeal, and upcoming lectures to curb drinking and boost local growth.
Notes public lectures at the 1st Presbyterian Church start in April by Dr Wim Ross under Hiveport Division No 618. A chimney fire at Mr Sanborn’s house sparked intense heat endangering the roof. Spring bonnets opened by Mrs A D Perris on Stephenson Street invite ladies to view the stock Jo Spring’s arrival and “Jeckus” millinery. Fathers urged to note spring fever’s rise and bonnet as cure.
Correspondence outlines securing the 1st Presbyterian site for a new market as 120 by 120 feet with a 30 foot street around it. Report notes expected business concentration, property value rise, and sidewalk blockage by a duel crowd on Stephenson Street ending with a police call that did not occur.
In Freeport Lodge No. 239 ILO, Mr Lippman Hess, longtime permanent secretary, was presented last night with a silver-mounted cane and a purse of greenbacks as a token of esteem before his move to Chicago. W Wagner made brief remarks, Hess expressed surprise and gratitude.
From Monday's Daily, peat Charles C. Snyder reopens his Cedarville select school to teach youths to shoot and study English Germ Latin and Greek. Tuition is 60 cents weekly for English and 60 to 70 cents for other branches with cheap boarding nearby. Support for Mr. Snyder urged as a worthy young man.
An article notes a wanted man with a reward offered for his capture and reports colorful local chatter about a building repaint. It then highlights a Rosenstein district school’s farewell to teacher Mr. Van Broeklin, plus a bizarre hen laying multiple connected eggs, ending with the hen’s death and a challenge for readers to beat the feat.
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