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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1880
Page
4
Hon 4 0 Burchard returns from California and many residents arrive or depart for visits. The City Council meets to conduct routine business. Delavan Lake excursion canceled for lack of riders. Parsons announce church services, sales ads, and local note on Bass style clothing sale. Railroad agent Milliken visits, and actors Kendrick and Bray engagement noted. Several Freeport visitors return from Camp Freeport Delavan Lake.
August Gammar faced Justice Green for assault and battery and paid fines. A church social was postponed. Harvest Home at Baptist Church invites all next Sunday. J Krohn, acting cashier of Second National Bank, recovers from a strained arm after signing many five dollar bills. Freeport camp meeting Aug 16–21 near Lena with I R excursions. Six rioters nearly broke jail, discovered before fleeing. A fatal wind-attack collapsed a cornice injuring two girls. one died. City Council appoints building inspector ex officio. Obituary notes Kent Fuller’s death. funeral poetry follows.
A critical analysis argues that Believer offers no clear scriptural ground for professing entire sanctification and that popular views misrepresent temptations and grace. The piece warns such beliefs hinder truth, noting Adam Jesus and angels faced temptations and that Purity as a second blessing contradicts gospel teaching about maturity and full consecration.
The notice outlines a proposed amendment to Illinois Constitution Article 10 Section 8 and details election timing for county officers including a County Judge Clerk Sheriff Treasurer and coroner with terms of four years. It references the election dates November 1880 and November 1882 and notes eligibility rules for re election of sheriffs and treasurers. A Dallas note mentions J D Gallaway an Indian herb doctor dies in the Negro quarter amid his large family.
July 26 record shows decree for sale of real estate in the estate of John Stahl. Claims admitted include J. R. Long 96.50 and others. July 27 Daniel Day appointed administrator of Abey Smythe estate. July 28 report of administratrix for Danl Wade approved. probate of I W Guitean will and appointment of Harriet M Guitein as executrix. appraisers named for Albertus Collmann estate. guardian appointed for minor heirs. bond set at 5100. July 20 Jette Collmann guardian appointment. Also July 81 will of Juin Gregory admitted to probate. People v Charles Foster plea of guilty for carrying concealed weapons. fines and costs imposed. People v F McCarty assault guilty verdict. August 2 estate of Michael Wolf claims listed. Andrew St John estate appraisement and sale of personal property authorized.
Headquarters announces Camp Fuller in Rockford Illinois hosting Third Regiment NI Guard with Wisconsin units from August 24 to 27 1880. Public days August 25 26 promise new acquaintances and old friendships though provisions are basic in the tented field. Colonel C M Brazer invites friends to attend at convenient times with soldier fare.
C H Pixley dealer in diamonds watches jewelry silverware and more at 108 Stevenson street Freeport Illinois offers low prices and urges close buyers attention. Specializes in fine watch work engraving general repairs with promotion and satisfaction guaranteed.
An 1880 notice advertises Woolen Goods at old prices in Sparta Union County Oregon. It lists flannels cassimeres cloths beavers cloakings dress goods heavy undergarments and clothing and berths, bought before the advance and to be sold at prior rates. The Butter Improvement Co reports on a dairy trial showing Butter Maker improves yield and color with faster production and recommends the preparation.
J Levi and Co announces Stine's Star Clothing will reopen next Saturday morning at the hour mentioned above. The notice confirms the reopening and directs customers to return for revamped stock and services.
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