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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1869
Page
6
Law and leisure mix in a jumble of notices and curious reports. The item catalogues embezzlement charges, suffrage rallies, Chinese labor contracts, oil discoveries, and varied local incidents from Vt to Illinois, with names like Brigham Young, Henry Reynops, and George H. Pendleton appearing amid a flood of dates and places.
The town records report G. W. Buckley winning by 8882 in Alabama and Major A N Nichols of Rockford visiting last Friday. North has been named General Agent for Winneshiek Insurance. T F Goodhue is New York Commissioner of Deeds in the locality. John A. Clark of Freeport, Illinois is appointed to fill the vacancy left by John Cox and will begin duties immediately in Fort Scott Kansas.
The Photographiec Art under Mrs Wm McHenry’s management at the gallery over Staver and Snyder’s boot and shoe store has gained high standing in Freeport. The work is praised for finish and exact counterfeit presentment. Call to examine specimens.
For the week ending Aug. 16, reported expressly for the Freeport Journal by Neid and Babcock druggists and apothecaries of 85 Stephenson street Freeport Illinois.
The Milwaukee board of Trade committee appointed to study opening a direct Western Union branch from Elkhorn to Milwaukee will arrive Thursday. They will dine at the Howard House as guests of the city, and a citizens committee has been set to welcome them.
Meat and fish of all kinds may always be found at the popular meat market of Messrs. Rhodes & Bro. on Stephenson street just below Commercial Block. With the game law expired they will keep on hand all kinds of game in season whenever attainable. If you want to live, well do your marketing at this establishment.
Acknowledges receipt of the weekly Arizonan from Camp Goodwin Arizona Territory. Sergeant Young, Co G 32d U S A, stationed there, formerly wrote for the Freeport Journal and is praised for his enduring connection and remembrance during his distant wanderings.
Expired last Sunday on the fifteenth, boys were seen peddling prairie chickens on the streets at an early hour Monday, suggesting sportsmen took advantage of the first chance to indulge in their hobby despite the Sabbath.
The city reports the first appearance of the new style Postal Currency known as shinplasters. They are described as genuine greenbacks and more aesthetically pleasing than the old notes, though durability remains to be tested over time.
The speaker urges going first to Kummerer’s to obtain Havana cigars and tobacco from a shop that stocks premier smoking tobaccos. The note highlights Kummerer’s as a source for high quality brands and implies a generous supply for a “burnt offering.”
Mr J Kline a prominent blacksmith and wagon maker on Bridge street to build a large handsome shop on his lot at the corner of Bridge and Van Buren streets.
The grand excursion to Rock Island organized under the auspices of the M. E. Churches of this city has been postponed until Tuesday September 7. Further particulars will be announced in due time.
The excursion from this city via the Illinois Central and Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroads was well patronized, and the participants expect to return home this evening.
A second organ grinder accompanied by a trained monkey was seen roving the streets last week. The repeated visits suggest the organ grinding business is slow in Chicago this season.
Open air gatherings resumed in front of the Court House Sunday afternoons under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association.
A man named Tom Spellman was stabbed yesterday around noon by Matt Shannon near the corner of Galena Street and Mechanic Street. No particulars learned.
The Turner Hall on Galeth street nears completion with interior arrangements underway. A. Goddard on Clay street nears finishing a handsome new dwelling. Keihner’s corner block at Exchange and Galena shows strong foundation. Stoneman begins rebuilding at Stephenson and Exchange. B L Porter adds a handsome piazza to his Carroll street home.
Last week a mischief making troupe moved the Second National Bank sign from Plymouth Block onto the Court House facade. The display caused amusement and rumor, with one street tale suggesting adding Faro, though that was not carried out.
Supported by a first class company of Metropolitan artists the engagement at Fry's Hall begins Thursday evening with Fanchon the Cricket starring Katie. Critics praise her vivacity and singing while urging citizens to see the performance as the evenings entertainment includes new dramatics and novelties. Reserved seats sold at A F Broad's book store.
The Aultman and Taylor threshing machines from Mansfield Ohio have earned high commendations from farmers for grain saving qualities. It is claimed to save enough grain to pay threshing bills and its simple construction reduces repairs. W G Barnes & Co at 91 and 93 Galena Street offer a full line of farm implements for fall trade.
Smokers are advised to place a tannin powder or a tannin sponge in the pipe bowl to strip tobacco smoke of its aroma and nicotine. Initially tasteless, the odor returns as the sponge absorbs nicotine, and changing sponges prevents harm, allowing continued use without injurious effects.
This week prints a liberal installment of the long deferred Council Proceedings and notes it will be continued next week until up to date. Readers are asked to forbear grumbling over the extensive space used to record events from nearly four months ago, with a promise to publish more promptly in the future.
The agent for a popular new work is in the city taking orders. An examination deems the book highly entertaining. The Rockford agent sold 881 copies, possibly a record for a city of its size.
The Hotel de Hayes, known as the County Jail, is full with prisoners as many inmates keep the jail busy. With nothing else to do, inmates engage in mischief, creating a hectic spell for police and staff.
The Sociable of the Ladies Aid Society of Zion Church will be held at Mrs. Oscar Taylor's residence on Thursday evening.
The Bulletin reports that Will Crane, one of F. Crane’s four sons and a hardware dealer, had the index finger on his left hand cut off in an accident last Friday.
A writer recalls an editorial visit to Freeport on Monday’s five hour stay. They note Stephenson street activity, McCall relaxing at his desk, and a plan to indict a double lead editor for dull times. The piece mocks local stagnation, praises some editors, and urges Freeport to visit Rockford for progress.
A young girl died after being thrown from a reaper in Ridott town on Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred on the Bardell farm when her seat was overrun by the sickle as the horses pulled the implement. The name was not learned.
Between the Express office and the Galena Avenue and Nursery street corner a Meerschaum pipe is missing. The bowl is middling size and ribbed speckled in color with a short stem. A reward will be given upon its return to the JouRNAL office.
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