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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1872
Page
4
A garbled Local item sheet notes Barnum's Freeport visit set for Sept 12 and the conclusion of Senator Conkling's speech in this issue. It mentions Calfornia trips, corn fields, and political maneuvering, with farm notes and remarks on Dolly Varden pins and local meetings.
The Stephenson County Fair runs in Freeport September 2 to 27. Dixon hosts the Northern Illinois District Fair in September. Rockford stages the Winnebago County Fair September 20 to 13. Mount Carroll hosts Carroll County Fair September 136 to 18. Morrison holds Whiteside County Fair September 24 to 27. Warren hosts Union Agricultural Society fair September 17 to 20. Oregon hosts Ogle County Fair September 24 to 27. Canton hosts Fulton County Fair September 25 to 27. Monroe, Wisconsin, hosts Green County Fair September 12 to 14. Stephenson County aims to compete with Green County this fall.
Observer cites Horace Greeley as accusing the Freeport Bulletin editor of ignorance and political bias. It mocks the editor for alleged dissipation and claims of a torched protest night were exaggerated, urging stronger nerve quieters and predicting forthcoming trouble for the editor and allies.
Freeport Public Schools will commence one week from next Monday under the principalship of Prof. Snyder of Lyons, Iowa. The notice designates Snyder as leader of the Freeport system as it resumes activities next week.
The Drunkard or the Fallen Saved by the home company at Wilcoxon Opera House drew about five hundred attendees last week and pleased all with a moral drama. The cast earned praise for their performances and a subsequent presentation is planned soon. A special Freeport Guards meeting is set for Friday evening, August 28, to plan the military allegory and address other business.
The Freeport College Trustees announce the first term would begin September 12 if enough students enroll within two weeks. They promise qualified teachers and instruction in English studies, bookkeeping, Latin, Greek, French, German, with music offerings. Preparatory and advanced courses will be available, with low terms. Interested residents should send names to committee members. further details will follow.
Freeport August 14 1872 letter from Gro Thompson County Clerk outlines the new road and revenue laws effective August 15 1872. It states only poll tax remains for certain ages and that district road taxes on property are not permitted next spring. It notes how taxes are assessed and collected and invites officers to obtain pamphlets for guidance.
A Republican mass meeting sponsored by the Grant and Wilson Club of Lena will be held in Lena on Saturday August 24 1872 at 1 p m. Local party members are invited to attend for discussion and coordination of campaign efforts.
Governor Oglesby and other prominent speakers will address the gathering. The Freeport Tanners and many citizens are expected to attend. Central fare will drop to excursion rates as citizens welcome their gallant standard-bearer.
The Lena region reports a circulating petition by S. W. Martin urging Congress to modify homestead laws so officers soldiers and seamen honorably discharged can obtain land with minimal residence. The piece also covers local political events including General Atkins speech, a Democratic gathering, and a Democratic Liberal convention in Freeport with nominations for Sheriff Clerk County Attorney and Coroner amid intra party tensions.
A box of tar-coated pens is offered for sale by Wm. A. Bigler. The manufacturers cite Second National Bank, Jas Mitchell, D. A. Knowlton & Son, J. V. Farwell, and Chicago bankers. Pens feature chemically hardened, tar-coated points to prevent corrosion.
Reports from Wisconsin indicate strong German support for Grant over Greeley. The canvass is vigorous and indications show a large German vote for Grant, possibly heavier than any prior Republican support in that voter group. A large majority for Grant is anticipated by November 16.
A period notice from 1872 reports Gen 8 D Atkins to address a Grant and Wilson meeting in Orangeville on Friday evening August 30. It lists seventy six Oneco Republicans who oppose Greeley and aims to organize a Grant and Wilson club with a constitution and officers. The article includes a long roster of local supporters and notes F Stewart in Washington has not donated to Greeley.
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