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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1869
Page
6
Rev F P Cleveland addresses a Sunday School reunion in Freeport Illinois urging practical Christianity. He shares a life story of reform from boyhood to preacher, warns children to master passions, and lists seven tests of character for boys and girls to follow.
Fragmentary excerpt urges readers to become Christians by following simple precepts and avoiding white lies with playmates. It promises healthy constitutions vigorous minds and clear discernment, framing Christianity as a life of right associations and love rather than fear, and hints at eternal reward through righteous deeds.
E A Pollard argues in a Sun letter that the Virginia vote shows the best men of the South entering reconstruction politics. He says the result threatens Southern civilization by moralizing acceptances and reshaping social and political order, signaling a broader shift beyond party demands.
A riot aboard the steamer Dubuque after leaving Rock Island ends with six killed and several wounded. Raftsmen, armed with stones and knives, attack deck hands, throw victims overboard, and seize control of the vessel. Authorities arrest forty-two men at Clinton as a large crowd gathers, guards deployed, and examinations continue.
An old newspaper fragment recalls a man hanged in St Louis a few days earlier who spoke a morbid warning. He said, Took where I am to-day, look Where I am, my friends, See what a Woman will brag a man to, See that Wife of mine, she brought me here.
Gov Balitor plans to join the Waltonian Club of Rockford for a fishing trip this week. Henry Keep Eng Chicago and North Western Railway Co president and NY financier died in New York last week. L J Gilson, formerly of this city, now Rockford, was in town last week. O B Bidwell has returned from his East trip. S A Douglas Encampment I O F from this city had notable attendees Jas Ticknor McW G P from Rockford and A H Lichty Mt Carroll. Wm D Wright is home on a short visit and plans to return to Pennsylvania today.
A grand pleasure excursion departs Freeport on August 17 1869 via Illinois Central and Chicago, Burlington & Quincy lines to Chicago. Tickets from Emmert & Burrell’s store five dollars for round trip to Freeport Baileyville and Forreston, with a 6 30 am departure and 1 30 pm arrival in Chicago, returning the next day at 2 pm.
New Songs published by J. P. Shaw at 48 State Street Rochester N Y present Little May and Old Song with chorus both by E H Sherwood and A A Hopkins priced at 89 and 35 cents Hopkins noted as Literary Editor of Moore s Rural New Yorker. Postage free. Send for a copy.
For the week ending August 2, reported expressly for the Freeport Journal by Neff and Babcock druggists and apothecaries located at 85 Stephenson Street Freeport. TV use and related notes appear in the weekly column.
Frantic Friday afternoon excitement as a buggy team hitched to a vehicle bolted from the JOURNAL office on Bridge street. The rig spooled up Bridge Street to Cherry Street then turned south, reaching the end of the line before being stopped. The buggy was badly smashed though the horses appeared unharmed.
Capt. C T Dynhan, County Surveyor, plans a new map of Stephenson County. He asks owners with unrecorded deeds to visit the Cirowit Olek office to have lands properly described and deeds recorded at the earliest possible moment.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a juvenile communication and its author or editor. The text mentions Welch and a plan, unclear context, and a forthcoming column this week. Further readable context is needed to identify people, places, or exact events.
Porter and Wright advertise as agents for the North American Insurance Company of New York promising strong reliability and protection against fire risk. The notice urges readers to insure before loss occurs.
A rare chance to purchase a unique autograph sign. The offer lists a price of 92 and promises buyers a free one year subscription to the Freeport Journal. Papias, publisher, notes the editor's autograph with purchaser benefits.
The Ladies Aid Society of Zion church will hold a meeting at the residence of Mrs. F Bartlett on Prospect street tomorrow evening.
Three visitors from Freeport faced a five dollar fine for walking on the wrong side of a pedestrian only bridge. A stern police presence at each end enforced the strict ordinances as citizens were reminded how and where to step. After a tense parley they were released on condition not to violate the laws again, and hurried to catch the next train home.
Reported from across the Northwest, crop prospects are favorable with grain yields higher than average. Weather the past days has supported farming, and observers note widespread luxuriant crops. A synopsis from Chicago Tribune cites reliable projections for strong harvests in this season.
Freeport district camp meeting will be held on the old ground two and a half miles north of Freeport on Benj. Snyder land starting Wednesday August 25 1869 with a 3 p m opening sermon. No boarding tent on site. meals available at Benj. Snyder’s house nearby by prior arrangement. No huckstering within law limits. R A Blanchard P E.
The Plymouth Block stone front is stalled as a large balcony stone is six inches too short and must be lowered. Mr. Wilcoxen has gone to Joliet to arrange a replacement as bricklayers continue inside and along Van Buren Street, with walls progressing rapidly.
Readers are reminded that the annular eclipse, the only one observable in a large portion of the country during this century, will occur next Saturday. It begins about four in the afternoon and lasts until six.
W G Barnes Co on Galena Street promotes the Taylor and Aultman Sweepstakes Threshers praised as greatly improved for thrashing and cleaning grain. The machine is claimed to outperform all competitors in the market.
Mr T F Shotwell led a social event at Fry's Hall last Wednesday evening assisted by many young ladies. The occasion reportedly drew note for its success though our attendance was hindered, leaving only hearsay to describe the engagements and outcomes.
Barnes Co on Galana Street advertises the best and strongest built machines for farmers urging buyers to examine their stock before purchasing a reaper.
Streets and roads remain notably dusty over several days with a strong chance that sprinkler systems will be used to dampen dust. Authorities monitor conditions as heat persists and wind patterns influence visibility and air quality.
Reports say a freight train derailed about a mile west of Freeport, the engine and tender separating after a washout. The wreck left three cars off the rails, delaying passenger trains for hours while crews cleared debris. exact cause not yet learned. Also noted is a Stephenson County Agricultural Society meeting on August 14 at 1 pm in Freeport City Clerk’s office. Cor Secy S J Davis confirms executive committee attendance.
Rhodes Bros meat market at Commercial Block plans to keep fresh fish on hand throughout the season. For a choice of trout or other white fish, customers are urged to call for current stock and prices.
Messrs. Bergman and Kirk direct a brick addition to their Bridge Street block on the lot recently purchased from Squire Kean.
Market notes report musk melons and other fruits abundant in good quality. Roasting ears also appear in market stalls with ample supply and items described as abundant this year.
An extensive advert promotes Schenck's Pulmonia Syrup Seaweed Tonic and Mandrake Pills as a curative trio for Consumption Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia. It claims the medicines work together to cleanse the stomach, stimulate digestion, and restore strength, with patient recoveries and testimonials cited among the main proofs.
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