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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1872
Page
4
The paper announces a grand opening at Best & Morgan's on the upcoming Saturday. Readers are urged to peruse advertisements including Ford & Wise on the fifth page and to note the Republican County Convention for Ogle County set for May 9.
The Republican County Convention to select delegates for the State Convention will be held in this city on May 16. The piece notes extended days to June 21 and mentions the Illinois Central Railroad negotiating for a through line to New Orleans. It also lists a telescope seller in town, a preview of the Illinois New School Law, and reports on local prospects, crime, paving discussions, a railroad expansion, and seasonal cleanups.
A man named Joseph Hayes known as Peanut Jo disappeared Thursday night after removing coat and hat at a depot. His body was found Friday in the Pecatonica river near the railway bridge. An inquest returned a verdict of death by drowning with unknown cause. Hayes, a peanut peddler from Freeport, suffered fits and deformities and may have been subject to self harm or accident.
Regular meetings of the Princes of Jerusalem and Freeport Chapter Rose Croix are set for Wednesday evening April 24 at 7:30. Work on the 16th and 17th degrees, with 18th degree planned. Full attendance requested by L. T. Lemon, G. 8.
A Tuesday evening wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs Lemon featured a large turnout and many wooden ware gifts including a pair of number twelve wooden shoes. Guests enjoyed walnut shavings sandwiches as a playful novelty at refreshment time. The couple was wished a future diamond anniversary.
The Oshkosh Times notes F R Guiteau son of Mrs. William Barnes will open a new drug store in Read's block Freeport readers can anticipate a first class stock of drugs and medicines. The establishment known as Up town Drug Store aims to be second to none in the city and will be formally opened soon.
A newly issued 182 page work by the Duke of Somerset titled Onrista in THEoLogy and Modern Sxro mcism appears in a concise review. The reviewer notes clear forcible style and weighty arguments. Copies are available at Mr Broad's bookstore via A F Broad.
Mrs William Barnes of this city travels to Camp Douglas near Salt Lake City to visit her daughter Mrs Lieutenant W A Dinwiddie who lies at the point of death. Lieutenant Dinwiddie of the Second U S Cavalry has been stationed eighteen months at Camp Douglas. The Dixon press is urged to avoid mudslinging in business matters.
The Freeport Zouaves plan to begin drills at their armory with new members likely to join. Mentioned are the departure of William Hempstead to Galena and Rev J McLean resigning as pastor of Galena First Presbyterian Church. Also announced are the German Catholic Church cornerstone in mid May with Bishop Foley of Chicago.
Bloomington Leader praises The Katte Punch TRC three nights engagement at Wilcoxon Opera House on Thursday April 5. The old time favorite company drew enthusiastic reception last night with Anthony and Cleopatra and Meg's Diversion. Putnam as Meg shines, Browne shows versatility, and supporting cast including Osborne Ashton Kennicott Gaston and Morrison earns applause. The orchestra is noted for excellent music and the entire company displays ability and refined stage finish.
In Lena the past week featured a well attended Temperance meeting and a free lecture by Fleming advertising Tenorance Rum and the Devil's Trinity. A “No License” ticket won the town trustees election by margins 24 to 47, with five trustees named. Rail freight plans from Chicago to Lena were discussed, and a survey route to Dakota may occur. Prof Blanchard announced a Masonry lecture, while local Masonry groups remain unalarm ed. National politics show Grant likely to be Republican nominee and win president. West Point will back the Republican ticket in fall.
An American observer summarizes Japan’s public and private schools, noting nine to ten provinces with government and private instruction, foreign professors teaching chemistry physics and languages, and larger urban schools in Osaka Yokohama Nagasaki. He praises discipline and diligence among students while noting less physical energy than Western youths and cites imperial edict ending caste restrictions and plans for a national public school system with foreign sciences emphasized.
Alfred Broadie an engineer from McGregor Iowa drowned while rescuing a young man who could not swim during a hunting trip on the Mississippi near McGregor last week. His brave effort kept the youth afloat but exhausted, Broadie sank. He leaves a young wife, burial was in Freeport with large funeral at Ambury Church. He was 27.
Opinions from The Sun and WV Tribune critique Robeson scrutiny, asserting the indictment lacks support and public sentiment favors vindication. The piece notes widespread political tension as Congress members and editors align on Grant and Wilson in anticipation of Philadelphia convention dynamics. It also references clashes with the Boston Republican ward vote and Chicago Times remark on office-geekers.
Court session in Stephenson County with Judge William Brown presiding. Docket totals show 469 for Common Law 361 Chancery 78 People’s cases and 85. Entries include McManus vs W with attachment damages $560 and a judgment for plaintiff. Illinois Central Railroad appeal case with jurors sworn but no verdict. Dow et al vs Ford et al assumpsit submitted without jury. Attorneys listed for each side.
Hans Wulff states he received 1198.36 from Farmeta Insurance Company of Freeport Illinois for all losses due to the burning of his house and contents on February 16, 1872. Polley No 17862 insured the property and the payment is in full to his satisfaction.
A claimant reports receiving five hundred dollars in full settlement from Farmers Insurance Company of Freeport Illinois for losses from the burning of their dwelling and contents on March 6 1872 under Policy No 17128 in Iowa City on March 14 1872.
E O Spencer of Roseville Illinois received 886 dollars in full settlement from Farmers Insurance Company Freeport Illinois for loss caused by the February 20 1872 dwelling fire. Policy number 11637 covers dwelling and contents. The payment was made March 12 1872 and satisfaction is stated as full and perfect.
Received at Belmond and Atlantic in 1872 the Farmers Insurance sums in full satisfaction for losses from fires. In Belmond the School District of Pleasant Township Wright County Iowa received 167 dollars under policy 17,534 for the schoolhouse burn. In Atlantic the claimant received 942.90 dollars under policy 18,918 for a house and contents burned about February 4 1872.
Julius Wack Werth of Germania Wisconsin received 411.55 on February 16 1872 from Farmers Insurance Company Freeport Illinois for all loss from the January 29 1872 house and barn fire under policy 19854. C Luck of Princeton Wisconsin received 446.53 on February 17 1872 from Farmers Insurance Company Freeport Illinois for all loss from the December 9 1871 dwelling fire under policy 17070.
The author certifies receipt of 954 dollars and 52 cents from Farmers Insurance Company of Freeport Illinois in full settlement for loss by the burning of their house barn and contents on January 18 1872 under policy number 13294.
Receipt from Farmers Insurance Company of Freeport Illinois dated January 23 1872 states payment of two hundred fifty eight dollars and twenty four cents in full for all loss or damage from the burning of my house and outbuildings. Policy No. 18050. Signed TUS ALEXANDER.
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