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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1879
Page
5
Notices announce Buttercup in BW Mifore at the Opera House tonight and rapid post office building progress. Varies items include Tennesseeans at the Opera House May 6, lodge meetings, social events, and remarks on Gen. Kilpatrick’s faltering lecture attendance.
Stephenson County resident for 25 years Rev L B Tobias has moved with his family to El Paso to lead the local church. His Davis residence successor Rev B A Poblas will take over. First Presbyterian Ladies Aid to host a program at church parlors Friday evening with literary exercises music and admissions 25 cents Doors open 7 50 pm.
The regular quarterly concert of the First M. E. Sunday School will be held Sunday evening next. A strong program includes songs and children’s recitations. The Tennesseeans, a troupe of colored singers, will perform in town that evening.
A Freeport Lodge of Perfection meeting is set for this evening at 7 o'clock, with work on the Sth and 14th grades. Geo P Rose Jr leaves Ford, Rose & Co to start his own business selling and repairing clocks and watches at McNamara’s book store next to Emmert & Burrell drug store, promising a large stock and high skill.
The Warren Sentinel criticizes the Freeport Bulletin for pressuring Police Magistrate Wagner to resign due to his aldermanic duties. It notes the lack of legal opinion on his ineligibility and mocks editors for avoiding a clear stance, citing Bro. Gann’s remark that no attorney in the city would give such an opinion.
Kate Claxton appears next Saturday evening May 8 in Chas Reade's dramatization The Double Marriage based on his novel White Lies. The cast includes Chas Stevenson Jas Waite H B Phillips Wm Davidge Jr M W Leftingwell Carrie Wyatt Maggie Harold and Mrs Cecile Brooke, all noted stars of New York's Lyceum era. Tickets sold quickly and promise a fashionable city event with elite attendance.
A special meeting of Stephenson County Assessors was held to decide on a uniform assessment plan. Representatives from Jefferson, Tora n, Florence, Silver Creek, Ridott, Rock Run, Lancaster, Freeport, Harlem, Erin, Kent, West Point, Waddams, Buckeye, Dakota, Buck Grove, Oneco, and Winslow attended.
The marriage of Mr. F. A. Read Jr. and Miss Elizabeth F. Prentice occurred Wednesday at Mrs. J. Snyder’s residence. Rev. ST D Jenkins offered remarks before the service by Rev. F. A. Read of Mendota. Guests extended warm congratulations, a refined dinner followed, and the couple departed for Chicago aboard the Western Union Bu. Friends sent best wishes for their future happiness and success.
Rev H D Jenkins described the Rome catacombs from personal study. He noted eight foot high galleries with side graves, later expanded chambers that resemble early church spaces, frescoes and terra cotta figures, including the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. The talk, illustrated with cartoons, highlighted Christian worship in underground crypts and the influence on primitive church design.
The estimable John T. Shafer died Saturday after a 21 month illness of consumption at 19 years 6 months. The funeral was held Sunday at his father Michael Shafer’s home with Rev. Dr. Jewett of the First Methodist Church officiating. Shafer, once a Sunday School member, had sought climate relief in Colorado but illness persisted. He returned home and died with hopeful Christian belief, expressing a wish to join the bliss of heaven. The Shafer family thanks friends for support during illness and burial.
Mr and Mrs Chas D Knowlton traveled to Chicago yesterday. The heaviest bass W H Thompson with the Tennesseeans appears at the Opera House May 5. Z A Coleman, bass with the Tennesseeans, spans over three octaves from A flat to high C. Opera House May 4th. J H Berkey of Wisconsin, temperance advocate, to address gospel temperance meeting next Sunday at four p.m. J W Boyer will also speak.
The fifth anniversary of the pastorate of Rev J Giffen at the Second Presbyterian Church occurs next Sabbath May 4. A morning sermon uses II Cor 4 2 and an evening missionary sermon titled Success at last with Zech 4 7 will be preached. The Farmer's Store on lower Stephenson street has undergone repairs improving its appearance. Manager Mr J A Grimes draws crowds with his store presentation and service.
A card signed by members of the Ogle County Illinois bar asks J M Bailey William Brown and Joan V Eustace to run for re election to the 15th Judicial Circuit with pledges of support. The list names several bar members and requests newspapers in the district to copy.
The Freeport Journal in Freeport Illinois earns praise from Illinois papers for printing the delinquent tax list over two pages and for being named the corporation paper by the City Council. Editorials from Lena Star and Industrial Press laud its luck with county advertising and coverage. Political shifts follow as Democratic Mayor battles with Republicans over appointments and city printing.
Donavin's Tennesseeans eight member black vocal quartet will perform at the Opera House in Freeport on Monday evening May 5 1879 under the First M I Church. The troupe recently closed a 48 night Chicago engagement to strong reviews and high attendance across northern states. The notice invites all readers to attend and notes favorable excerpts from Chicago papers.
The Tennesseeans, a double mixed quartet, gained exceptional local acclaim after a quiet arrival three to four weeks ago. They performed nightly to crowded houses, praised for jubilee music and strong skill beyond their specialty, with Miss Robinson, Miss Pugh, and Messrs Cole man and Stewart singled out for praise.
The undersigned will sell at auction at their late residence on Prospect Street Freeport Illinois commencing May 1 1870 at one o clock P M and continuing daily until all sold. Personal property includes parlor dining room and bedroom furniture carpets chairs beds beds and bedding kitchen ware stoves crockery pictures bookcases wagon sleighs harness horse and other articles. Terms: under 5 dollars cash on all sums over 5 six months credit with approved security at six percent interest. Purchases must be settled before removal. M M McCa tt Freeport April 25 1879.
An ad claims adulterated baki powders harden gluten and render bread undigested, while Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder ensures purity and perfect blend for easy digestion of bread and biscuits.
Mrs C W Wilson offers ladies under wear of quality and workmanship. Also improved farms for sale in Fayette Grundy Harden Madison and Adair Counties Iowa and wild land. Sinal payments down balance on long time Enquire by letter of J P Byerly or Hiram Bright Freeport IL
A 30 day display of best card photographs offered at McHenry's Gallery No 105 at Phenson Street Freeport Illinois. Customer comes to view and purchase for a dollar per dozen. Includes selection of portraits and scenic cards by local photographers.
A local notice advertises a store at the C. O. D. Stor corner opposite Brewster Haus selling groceries and fruits at bottom prices. It emphasizes a full line and sold-out status with DIFF EN BAUGH as a signature.
Dr Price’s perfumes enjoy strong favor among lovers of fragrance with emphasis on lasting sweetness and durability. The Alista Bouquet serves as a delightful batt everchief scent, appealing to a wide audience.
R W Rogers will tune pianos in the city in a few days. Leave orders at M Elson's Jewelry Store.
Gas wells in East Liverpool supply light and heat to the town and street lamps. The fuel is piped into grates and stoves with no signs of a supply ending. The article notes the steady use of gas for many years and the reliability of this fuel source.
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