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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1880
Page
4
Local notes from Freeport report visits by L A Rowley and E L Cronkrite, the Hess mills dam breach causing about 1000 dollars in damage, and health updates on Dr O J Stearns. Notices cover Masonic and church activities, Germania Society entertainment, a lecture by G B Wendling, a John M Taylor Hose Co subscription drive, deaths and funerals, and local social moves including J Porter and P W Rockey affairs.
The culvert near Shirland on the C. M. A Stady was washed away by recent floods. About four miles of railroad track in the area are submerged with water up to four feet. No trains have run east on that line since Monday, and it may be several days before the track is cleared.
The Kenosha Division of the C. and N. W. Ry opened yesterday for the first time in eight weeks as a train plowed through twelve foot snow banks. A drowning occurred Saturday night when Aug Hardel 22 of Narlem Township attempted to cross the river by boat. his body was recovered Sunday.Mrs. Sarah Musser long time Freeport resident died Sunday aged 69 years four months nine days. Ezra Tobias coal dealer of Peoria and brother of Cyrus Tobias visited Freeport over the weekend. Albert M Hoover and Martha Knauss wed Thursday evening in Freeport. they will reside there. The Fry sisters Emma Belle and Stelen sail May 7 for Liverpool aboard City of Chester to spend months abroad.
A county court hearing recounts that in 1864 guardian A H Merlein received 1249.49 dollars and 160 acres of land for minor Harn Merlein. After eighteen years he reported a final accounting turning over to the heir the 160 acres and 26,190 dollars in cash as net increase. Guardian’s total increase exceeded this amount after deducting expenses, portraying farming as profitable and Merlein as a successful manager.
The City Council held a special Monday meeting led by the Mayor to appoint officers for the coming year. Alderman Waddell was absent. engineers salaries set at 55 per month. standing committees announced. several engineers, policemen, a weighmaster, and a fire marshal named, with sexton salary duties deferred to Public Grounds for next report.
On the first page of the present issue the spring announcement of Messrs. W. G. & W. Barnes, leading agricultural implement manufacturers and jobbers in the Northwest, notes continued expansion. They manufacture selects from first-class materials, test and warrant products, and serve as Western managers for C. Aultman & Co. Canton, Ohio. Prices compare favorably with durable rivals. farmers urged to visit Barnes for required machinery.
The Twenty Third Annual Convention of the Illinois State Sunday School Association will meet May 3 4 and 5 in Centralia at the Tabernacle. Delegates may receive entertainment by sending names to secretary G A Vignesney three days prior. The program aims to attract top Bible teachers and Christian workers with possible reduced railroad fares and nationwide prayers for the state Sunday schools.
The weather signals spring while floods rise across the region. Pecatonica bottom swells, bridges risk damage, and shipments are waterbound. Freeport’s Telephone Exchange thrives with 93 instruments but needs a night operator to keep emergency access constant, a feature residents urgently request.
Easter services in Freeport featured a 4 30 p m Episcopalian service led by Rev Sweet with 52 Sir Knights marching from their asylum at 4 0 0 p m. A floral cross from Milwaukee accompanied the procession led by Sir Knight M Stoskopf. The event closed with a vow exhortation reinforcing members devotion to the church.
A telegram from Beloit reports the sudden death of Dr Hiram P Carey of Beloit Wis born 1839 in Kiantone NY and a Michigan grad who practiced medicine since 1867 after marrying the eldest Rosenstiel daughter. He died of pneumonia after falling ill mid last week.
The Swedish Lady Quartette with Emily Garvin will entertain at the Opera House on April 27. The Rockford Daily News praises their sweet full voices and harmonic blend, with superb renditions of Swedish German and American songs including In the Sweet Bye and Bye and Old Folks at Home. They received hearty applause and strong audience appreciation. Mrs Shoemaker of Lena, mother of Mrs J Webber Addams of Cedarville, died after a long illness.
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway issues a pamphlet to farmers detailing salt’s results on old land and chinch bug infested regions. Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota farmers are urged to obtain agricultural salt at cost through railway stations or grain buyers, in barrels or bulk car-loads, prioritizing timely use for the upcoming crop.
An old advertisement promotes medicated nest fees from CG. O. D. Grocery as effective against lice on chickens. It also markets Trask's Magnetic Ointment for burns bruises inflammations with a money back guarantee if it fails.
Private family seeks a furnished house with grounds for summer months and will pay liberally. Respond to P.O. Box 2052. Also mentions C. O. D. Grocery store in the Northwest and E. G. Rideout & Co. canvassers making weekly commissions. 22-1y
Our stock of black goods is complete comprising Cashmere Camel's Hair Henrietta Cloth Cordeline Armures Basket Cloth Diagonals Serges French Bunting Lace Bunting Plain Bunting and more An inspection invited We will make it to your advantage to do business with.
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