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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1878
Page
5
An energetic person is sought to act as agent in every township of the county for 90 days. Good references required. For particulars visit the office or write. Several local items note births and deaths, church events, auctions, and civic preparations, including Seeley & Read expanding goods, aFreeport court case, and Odd Fellows celebration plans in Sterling with street arches.
Freeport Commandery No. 7 KK T invites friends to an Easter service at Zion Church on April 21 at 6 PM. Rev R Weet, rector of Zion Church, will deliver the address.
A meeting was held last Saturday evening at the Brewster House. Elected for the ensuing year were President J. B. Taylor, Vice-President K. E. Cronkrite, Secretary E. C. Warner, Treasurer W. I. Marshall, Directors John F. Smith F. J. Middleditch John Hoebel J. S. Gates H. M. Buckman.
Hon Leonard Swett promises a Freeport lecture on Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln. Illness delayed him but his stature as a top United States lawyer and Lincoln confidant guarantees a large audience and strong interest.
The new City Council met on Saturday evening and organized. Mayor Krohn announced committees including Finance, Streets and Public Grounds, Fire, Police, License, Health, and more with members listed. Appointments named Chief Fire Marshal Geo Lichtenberger and assistants, engineers, and police staff. Two officers, Gartman and Boynton, were dropped. A burglary at Dr Beaumont’s home was foiled in a scuffle involving Mrs Beaumont and John Beaumont, with assailants escaping. no clues yet. The victims are recovering, and John is praised for bravery.
Hon C J Fry returned to this city on Monday and will stay till tomorrow. Mrs James Mitchell started for Chicago yesterday for a week or more. J P Byerly returned Saturday after weeks in Iowa. Mrs Thomas J Turner, visiting here, started for Kansas Monday. Mrs C G Bodman has left for DeKalb Ill after moving from Baileyville. Mr W B Hawkins of Aurora News called. he is a candidate for clerk of the Appellate Court. We wish him success.
At a special City Council meeting held Monday evening, city expenses were cut with the City Attorney salary cut from 800 to 600 per year, City Clerk 900 to 700, and City Weighmaster 40 to 30 per month. Laborers pay dropped from 1.50 to 1.265 per day and teams from 3.00 to 2.50 per day. Alderman Bergman moved to reconsider the corporation newspaper appointment. Motion passed. Printing to be let to the lowest bidder. Clerk to solicit bids from newspapers.
The cantata Queen Esther was produced at the Opera House last Thursday and Friday by Prof. F. D. Leland with about fifty singers. The audience turnout was fair and net proceeds reached around $80 for First M. E. Church. critics praised Mrs. C. J. Bodman and Prof. Leland, noted Mordecai P. S. Lerch and Zeresh Mrs. J. H. Beaumont, and commended Elsie Weary’s organ work. A planned Belshazzar's Feast in summer may follow, if local resources allow.
The latest court round shows numerous People’s Cases stricken from the docket or dismissed with leave to reinstate, and several nolle pros and fines. Common Law actions include several dismissals for want of prosecution or continued suits, with divisions in chancery among divorces and partitions.
PurEsiday April 2 estate of E Ord wry deceased order private sale of personal property. Estate of Wesley Gladfelter deceased Samuel M Butt appointed administrator bond 3000. Jacob Z D Schmeltzer George Walker and John Wirth appointed appraisers. Estate of Wm C Tucker deceased Alvin Newton appointed administrator bond 1300. Friday April 6 estate of C C Henze deceased repeat of sale of personal property at private sale approved and ordered regarded.
The new City Council moved to award city printing to the lowest bidder, challenging McPotter the self-styled corporation printer. McPotter railing at the process. The town election followed with Democrats sweeping the board aside from Assessor. Lena Institute secures space for spring term starting April 15, 1878. A fund drive seeks to pay J C Boynton for night police service.
The Ladies' Literary Society met on Monday with unusually attractive exercises. Papers were read by Mrs. L. L. Farwell and Miss Kate De Forest. The critic Mrs. J. F. Kleckner delivered a bright, spicy report that was to the point.
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