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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1878
Page
4
Local notes claim the Journal has fought fairly amid heated contest and invites readers to renew subscriptions at 1.50 in advance. The piece notes Baileyville items were missed, celebrates Jere Pattison returning to the streets, and quotes a convention candidate praising the constituency as a jewel ahead of the fair starting Monday.
During the two weeks ending Saturday August 17, 1878, nine deaths and twenty-seven births were recorded with County Clerk Kleckner. The September Term of the Stephenson County Circuit Court opens in this city on Monday Sept 2. J. M. Bailey presides. Poffenberger sold his Ridott lumber yard to Hem enway of Rock Run due to ill health. Freeport Commandery No 7 K T meets for report of Delavan Lake committee.
A last week military festival drew a strong crowd and cleared about one hundred dollars. The money will defray the boys expenses to Sycamore this coming week.
Miss Lachapelle the lady walkist consents to another exhibition on Thursday at noon. She will cover fifty miles within eleven hours. McPotter pushes a controversial suggestion to teach "Oirish" to aid the Bus tard manager in completing an education.
A meeting organized by the young people will be held at Temperance Hall next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. An interesting programme has been prepared and all are invited. R. J. Haggert, Chaplain.
Howe’s mammoth London Circus and Menagerie will visit this city on Saturday next, affording citizens a chance to witness the most magnificent combination traveling in the country. The Auditing Committee of the State Board of Agriculture meets here tomorrow to let the remaining booths on the fair grounds. Contractors may find the committee at the Park during the day.
The remains of Mr W Hemmenway, formerly of this county, arrived from Cedar Falls Iowa on the nine oclock train yesterday and were interred in our cemetery. They were followed to the grave by a large company of the deceaseds old friends.
The old settlers of Stephenson County plan their annual gathering at Cedarville on Wednesday next, August 25th. The program features speeches by local residents, a picnic dinner, and social time. All alumni are invited to attend and expect a good time.
Mr and Mrs H C Hyde and Mr M Stoskopf returned from Brown's Lake on Saturday evening more delighted with their second visit than the first. An advertisement in this issue notes the second annual sale of blooded stock by A H Wise Cedar Springs Farm proprietor. Mrs Zilpha Clark mother of Mrs Geo A Stiles died in this city yesterday morning aged 92. Funeral this afternoon at 4 from Mr Stiles residence.
Officers of Company C receive a circular from Adjutant General Hillard stating seventy five percent of militia funds will be paid soon. Quota for Co C is $350. The unit thanks the ladies who aided Aug 18 festivities and the citizens for liberal patronage.
An advertisement notes the People's Popular Clothing House reappears after being omitted last week due to crowded columns. The proprietor has just received a large fall stock and is selling it at very low prices.
Judge Charles Betts and Miss Mary C. Wilson, both of the city, married at the bride's parents' home by Rev. George S. Young. The couple left on the midnight eastbound train for a several weeks absence. A separate note announces a charity ice cream party August 28 at the First Presbyterian Church parlor, hosted by the Children’s Mission Band of the Third Presbyterian Church to benefit foreign missions.
The National Fireman's Tournament will open in Chicago in September with over a hundred foreign fire companies expected. A grand procession of fire companies and military units will mark the opening, with President Hayes, Governor Cullom and other dignitaries expected to attend. The event runs for one week, promising an extensive demonstration, and local firemen will receive half rates to travel to Chicago for the tournament.
An afternoon fire on Vinegar Hill destroyed two barns, one owned by Mrs. Allen and used by drayman John Yordy, and another owned by Schroeder and Klipstein. A wagon harness and hay were lost with no insurance. Firefighters arrived quickly but water shortages limited suppression. origin uncertain but suspected arson.
To the Citizens of Freeport the committee asks residents with extra rooms to host strangers during State Fair week. The letter notes last year’s hospitality boosted the city’s reputation and invites those with space to contact Secretary Wim. Trembor or leave details at City Clerk’s office or Wright & Co and M D Chamberlin for official lodging arrangements.
Dr L and Ordway of Hot Springs Ark visit friends in the city. Mrs W D Rowell and daughter return after weeks in Wisconsin. J L Moore of Polo in town on State Fair business. Charles F Goodhue county treasurer leaves for the east. W B Miner of Nora in the city on business. Mrs Robt H Wiles returns after weeks east. Lena C Gates of St Louis visits then returns home. J H Hiller traveling agent for L Z Farwell in town on Monday. Cyrus Brown of Warren in city on business. H B Strong missionary for R Heywood Co Worcester spent Sabbath and Monday in town.
Citizens of Freeport are invited to attend a Tuesday evening talk on August 27 at 7:30. The speaker will discuss the Ftard Times, its cause, and its cure. Ladies are especially invited. admission is 10 cents.
Members of the Temperance Reform Club are requested to meet at Temperance Hall on Wednesday evening August 28 for the semi annual election of officers and important business. C. W. Leigh secretary.
The Loran Annual Sunday School Convention will be held at Bobb's Lutheran Church on Sabbath September 1 1878 at 10 a.m. All schools and friends of Sunday schools are invited to attend. A K Van Horn M D, President.
A Friday board meeting at O C Lathrop’s office announced several teacher promotions and assignments for the upcoming year. Miss Martin moves to River School No 4, Miss Massenberg to Union School No 2, Miss Grandson to Lincoln Avenue No 3 at 36 dollars per month, Mrs Keever becomes assistant to Miss Judson in Union School but declines the role, Miss Jennie Pattison elected to fill Keever’s place, Miss Risley to Mrs Keevers No 4 Union, Miss Braithwait to Miss Risley No 8 Union, and Miss Snyder assigned to Union School No 1.
Public notice announces Alfred H Wise will hold his second annual sale of English Berkshire swine and thoroughbred short horns with high grade Durham cattle at Cedar Springs Farm three miles west of Freeport. The sale starts at 10 o clock. farmers urged to attend to improve stock.
Diep In this city on Tuesday 13th inst Mrs Francis Burchard aged 58 years beloved educator in Freeport and Beloit. She guided many youths with devotion and parish life. Funeral at her residence then Beloit where a large crowd accompanied the body to rest beside husband and father. Rev I D Jenkins officiated locally and Rev Prof Emerson at Beloit.
Messrs. John R. Lemon & Co. purchase a Double Chronometric Attachment for Buena Vista County Bank's safe. The bank, oldest in the city, erected a fire proof vault three years ago and now adds a timer that will watch over public and private funds with fidelity, claimed as the first time lock in the county.
A company of about twenty children from the New York Juvenile Asylum aged seven to fifteen will visit the Brewster House in Freeport on Friday morning September 6. Homes are sought with farmer families in the area under indentures until age. Indentures provide schooling and payments at age, with passage expenses a small upfront cost. E Wright, agent, urges inquiries at the post office for a handbill.
Col. Robert G. Ingersoll left New York with his wife and two daughters for a lecture tour set to start after a September return. James Redpath booked him for 100 nights at $25,000 plus expenses, with literary lectures only. He will travel to Scotland to gather Burns material for a Chicago lecture early in the season.
A report from an excursionist praises the Polo Freeport and Rock Island trip via Illinois Central and Western Union Railroads. The engineer Chas H Menzie is lauded for safety and skill. Rock Island’s scenery govern mental works and a grand Mississippi bridge are noted as premier attractions.
State Fair Notice announces a meeting at Freeport on the Fair Grounds Taylor's Park on Thursday August 22 at 10 a m to sell the balance of unsold permits for Refreshment Stands during the State Fair starting September 16 1878 Applicants must be present with their applications at the stated time and place Lewis Ellsworth chairman Auditing Committee
The Great Western Despatch is sure to give you satisfaction in shipments. This brief note highlights reliable delivery and dependable service for parcel transport and freight tasks.
At the last council meeting the Freeport City Council adopted a resolution to curb dogs during the hot summer season due to hydrophobia concerns. The mayor issued a proclamation requiring dog owners to confine or muzzle their dogs from now until October 1, 1878, with fines for noncompliance.
Classified notice seeking two or three unfurnished rooms for rent in a private family located near the X Journal Office. Contact details not provided in readable text.
Item offered is Hibbard's model ironing table available at Stoskopt's Hardware Store on Stephenson Street. Includes price 19w2 noted in the listing.
The article praises the lock-tip for umbrellas as a new fastening method that replaces stitching. A metal clasp with four arms secures the cover to rib-tips, making loosening impossible. Combined with the Hercules frame, the 140 Umbrella is promoted as the strongest on the market, credited to Dawes & Fanning of New York, the inventors and patentees.
Freeport Illinois October 80 1876 E M Tussi Co Gentlemen It is not my wish to appear before the public as a certifier but after ten years use of Kings Vegetable Ambrosia the satisfaction is great Mrs Best and myself would use no other I have introduced it in many places in Northern Illinois and find it gives perfect satisfaction whenever used Yours respectfully C C Best Formerly Presiding Elder M E Church
A Cleveland woman claims her child saved from cholera by Dr Fenner’s Golden Relief. She reports the infant out of danger within three hours after starting treatment. Sold by Emmert and Burrell at 25c, 50c, and 81.
The piece argues that longevity depends on understanding the body's structure and health laws, criticizing schools for lacking physiology. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser as a vital text for parents and schools, noting its near thousand pages, illustrations, and price of $1.50 from Buffalo's World’s Dispensary.
A rental listing describes a stock farm with acres of plowed land and 150 acres of meadow and pasture. The half room on the Opera House Block occupied by H McPhilli the second floor room used as an insurance office and the room formerly occupied by Dr Burrell are available. Apply to T Wilcox.
Minn customers can buy the celebrated Fond du Lac flour at S. W. Chapman's, available by the barrel or smaller quantities. The notice touts quality and convenience for local buyers seeking this noted brand.
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