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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1878
Page
4
The Journal urges readers to recruit subscribers by offering a reduced price of $1.50 paid in advance and boasts mixed reactions to the paper. It mentions city topics from rail project work on the Narrow Gauge Railroad to canine control by the City Marshal and celebrations after political conventions, inviting more subscribers.
Gen W R Rowley of Galena a convention delegate from Daviess County was unable to attend because of a severe attack of cholera morbus. The Daily Phonograph debuts in Beloit Wisconsin edited by J W Carey formerly of this city. German Methodists plan camp meeting at Snyder's Grove near Buena Vista on the Bob Town and Orangeville road starting the 22nd lasting one week. The only mourner for the convention outcome appears to be Jno Wilkes McPotter editor-in-chief of the Buzsard.
M Hibbard Esq of this city started for the east last Thursday to find a site for a permanent location. We regret his departure from Freeport, as we can ill afford to spare such an excellent gentleman.
The Lena Star notes Mr James I Neff visited Tuesday and suspects he is gauging West Point political sentiment with eyes on an official Springfield State House role.
It is regarded as a good sign of the times that the only foreheads made by the late Republican convention belong to Democrats. Potter, of the Buzzard, is inconsolable, and our eagle-eyed friend, Cronkrite, mourns as one that will not be comforted.
The Chicago District Cup Meeting will start on August 16 on the grounds near Des Plaines Station along the Wisconsin Division of the Chicago and North Western Railway. It will run for fourteen days. For full particulars, address T. C. Hoag, Evanston, Illinois.
L W Guiteau Esq will give a Bible reading at Zarman's new hall upper Mephenson Street on Sunday morning next at 6 30 o clock. The reading last Sunday was very interesting and he will be pleased to meet friends next Sunday for an hour at the same place.
A report notes a regular meeting of Excelsion Lodge No. 97 A F and A M on Thursday evening August 16 for business with visiting brethren invited. It also mentions sewer work from the Court House to Chicago and Bridge streets, to be pushed promptly, and announces the death of Mrs Helen E Hunt former Freeport resident, died in Denver July 29 1878, widow of Walter P Sunt Esq.
A Monday noon party of Free porters, including Judge and Mrs. H. C. Hyde and guests, set off for Brown's Lake Wisconsin to spend the week fishing. Lena Rifles with about 40 muskets and Lena citizens joined the festival hosted by Company C last evening. The Lena Rifles, led by Capt. Fleming, looked martial in arrival. The Stephenson County old settlers plan their annual Cedarville gathering on August 28 1878, basket picnic style with speeches and music by the Independent Band.
Mrs. Mary Cornish an Elgin Insane Asylum inmate escaped through an unfastened window last week wandered to the river near the asylum where she disrobed and jumped into the stream. Her body was recovered and brought to this city for interment on Wednesday.
The Laramie Sentinel notes the LaPlata mining district near this city is proving rich. Local investors including Messrs. Farwell and Moore are involved, and the paper expresses gladness at their good fortune and hope for another Bo nanzi.
The journal notes a week old series of resolutions adopted by J R Scroggs Lodge No 72 I O C F in memory of Joseph N Van Matre, a late member. They could not appear this issue due to space but will be published next week.
The regular semi annual session of District Lodge No. 1 will be held at Elgin Kane Co Aug 21 22 and 23 Every effort will be used to make the meeting a grand success Each lodge is entitled to one delegate for the first fifteen members and one for each full twenty five thereafter Delegates will be entertained free of expense Lodges are requested to select their delegations at once and send names to Sister 8 K Whitford Elgin Il
The following newspaper men were present at the convention held in this city last week. W. W. Lewis Lena Star E. L. Otis Rochelle Register J. P. Lason Oregon Courier R. W. Welch Whiteside Sentinel J. B. Brown Galena Gazette C. F E. Slocum Forreston Herald G. W. Hawks Byron Zimes Phocion Howard Chicago Tribune F. J. Sessions Carroll County Herald W. F. Eastman Sterling Gazette W. OD. Nughes Mt. Carroll Mirror T. J. Pickett Fulton Journal Simon Greenleaf Savanna Times W. D. Andrus Chicago Times N. B. Wright Rockford Register Carl Strack Sterling Beobachter.
A meeting of ex-members of Company A, 46th Regiment NL Vols, was held at Dr. Krape’s office last Saturday evening. Arrangements began for a September reunion with Dr. Krape, C. G. Sanborn, and J. W. Garrison named to select the reunion site. A committee of arrangements was formed including Lieut. Win. J. Moore, Eli Ellis, Jno. R. Waddell, Li. W. Bolender, G. Sanborn, Jas. Musser, Win. Clingman, and Jno. Hart.
Miss Rosina Clark dies at her brother Warren C Clark’s home after seven years confined to a room with paralysis. She lived in this city, aged 72 years and 2 months, and endured years of suffering with Christian fortitude. Funeral held Monday at 4 pm with many friends in attendance.
Mr Wm A Stevens left for the east Monday to buy fall and winter dry goods. Mr Join Arthur, formerly of this office now in Chicago, was in town Monday. Mrs J H McNamara of this city visits friends in Ohio for several weeks. General Smith D Atkins left for Raleigh NC last Friday to visit family. Mrs Atkins will likely return with him soon. Mr Fred Prentice of Rockford I paid a short call Monday. Thn J S Taggart of Riddett was in town Monday visiting the office. Dr F C Cassaday of Evanston is visiting this city as guest of F C Miller Esq. Hon J M Bailey, Judge of the Appellate Court, visits New York and will be away two or three weeks. Miss Ella F Jenifer of Cincinnati, Ohio visits this city guest of Mrs Geo W Clark.
Jenit Wohlford requests readers refrain from Sabbath fishing and carousing on her premises in Buena Vista. She warns violators will face full legal consequences, while inviting well behaved anglers except Sundays. The letter references Lena and reports a drunken incident as a recurring issue for the community.
Freeport Shooting Club records a competition score of 12870 with three traps under Bogardus rules at 18 yards. Officials note augural event details and equipment setup in the Freeport venue.
The annual camp meeting of the Rock River District of the Free Methodist Church will convene at Ridott seven miles east of Freeport on August 14 for a week. All are invited. no huckstering will be allowed within legal limits. J. Buss.
The convention result leaves the ringsters in an awkward spot. The comment suggests unease about the implications for those involved and hints at a tricky transition or consequence pending further action.
The Freeport School District presents its eleventh annual report ending June 28 1878 detailing school conditions receipts and expenditures. It lists staff by school for fall winter and spring terms 1877 1878 notes new buildings moves and room assignments plus a financial summary showing salaries janitors running expenses and high school building costs. It also provides a comparative annual running expense table and identifies current board members and officers.
The Wilcoxon Opera House will host a dramatic company during State Fa week led by Geo Larock, long with McVicker. The troupe includes Roland Reed, Harry Pearson, Alice Hastings, and others. McVicker is slated for his famous characters in Smoy & Co and Billy Lackaday with songs. manager Martin confirms McVicker will appear, and the public has awaited his return.
A historical rental note offers a stock farm for rent with acres of plowed land and 150 acres of meadow and pasture. The Opera House Block half room is occupied by H McPhilli and the second floor room is the life insurance office. formerly occupied by Dr Burrell. The Great Western Despatch promises satisfactory shipping.
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