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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1871
Page
7
A passage in the record shows concurrence with a moment to strike out a proviso that would size the two sides of notes to be printed by different houses. An accompanying offer by Mr. Holman proposed banks pay the expense from their own notes.
Reported notes describe the Illinois Senate and House actions from April 10 to 13, 1871. Bills on railroad, grain transportation, drainage and penitentiary, plus rule changes and appropriation votes are detailed, including adjournments and quorum struggles in Springfield.
From Paris dispatches April 17 describe relentless firing for two days. The Versailles government claims Paris is invested and vows a twenty four hour surrender demand. Reports note widespread street circulation without passes and heavy casualties on both sides as doors and gates are attacked and the Commune files claim victory.
Dispatches relay chaotic bombarded Paris scenes with shells hitting the Arch de Triomphe and Champs Elysees. Reports note arrests, supply fears, and a looming state of siege while Washburne's family departs and the Commune tightens control.
A committee from the Illinois State Agricultural Society visited Du Quoin on the 28th and took a $10,000 bond to secure faithful performance in locating the fair. Forty acres are available with buildings for textiles, farm products, natural history and fine arts. The committee also planned new buildings for machinery and furniture and sought space for a 4,000 seat ampitheatre. The report notes favorable prospects for 1871 and describes cordial hospitality in Centralia during a visit there.
A Maine representative Hale outdid Butler in a House move that blocked his amnesty bill. Reports say Slate briefly introduced and the House passed a similar measure in Butler’s temporary absence, signaling a sharp snub to Butler’s leadership and drawing mockery from critics.
A newsboy attempting to jump from a city car was mangled and died. He whispered to his mother that he had sold four newspapers and left the money in his pocket, highlighting a hardship he wished to ease in life.
About forty friends gathered at J G 8S Best and lady’s home last Monday in Freeport for a display of wooden gifts. The party featured wooden nut measures, hams, heads, saw-bucks, baskets, shoes, and a wooden grocery store. A wooden bowl was given with a playful verse wishing the gift to become gold in time.
A Civil War era notice from Curia SITTLER and SHULER in Freeport Illinois reports that only the 1812 pension act has passed so far. It notes many pension and bounty bills pending with little prospect for new bounty legislation this session. The letter promises to publish any further Acts benefitting soldiers in county papers.
Mart Mayer operates at 151 Stephenson street in the former Best and G. Best stand area. He sells bread crackers cookies cakes pies cheese and a full eating line and is described as a bully seller with promised best quality at the lowest rates.
The Ladies of the First Presbyterian Church plan a sociable at the Church Parlors this Wednesday evening from 7 to 9. Refreshments will be served including ice cream and cake. Similar entertainments are expected every other Wednesday. all are invited.
For ladies undergarments and glove fitting, visit the French and American corset shop at Ryan's Skirt and Corset Factory located at 80 Stephenson Street. Dutch noting may apply to customers seeking tailored fittings.
In Wellsville Union notes a push to establish more manufacturing in Freeport including a probable Beet Sugar Factory. Over nine thousand dollars in stock has been subscribed and a plan exists to move Chatsworth Illinois’ beet sugar plant to Freeport for better soil and climate suitability. The article also lists circuit court cases and verdicts from a recent session with several dispostions and jury results.
A historical market list shows per bushel prices for grain including Wheat Corn Rye and Oats, with Butter Eggs Milk and various produce and livestock values. It enumerates monthly or daily figures for flour, meal, seeds, hides, wool, salt, lime, and building materials, indicating a broad local commodity price snapshot.
A fragment from the Evening Journal dated Monday April 17 references an office item with limited readable details. The text lacks clear event names or specifics yet preserves the publication context and date.
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