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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1881
Page
2
The Freeport Journal header lists A V Richards as editor and notes second class matter status and postal entry in Freeport Illinois.
The Journal chronicles President Garfield's perilous condition as his health teeters on the edge of death. Recurrent complications, fevered swelling, and a frail stomach mark the struggle, with Bluine dispatches noting scant nourishment and a weight loss from over two hundred pounds to about one hundred twenty five. The prognosis remains grim as doctors fear pyemia and potential failure to recover.
Three internal revenue districts in the United States yielded during the fiscal year ended June 30th twenty four percent of all internal revenue collected in the country. The districts cited are Ohio First and Fifth Illinois. Ohio First district yielded 12,538,340. Illinois First district 39,900,157. Fifth district 11,425,181. Taxes mainly come from whisky and tobacco.
The county, solidly Republican, faces a superintendent decision among several capable Republican candidates including two veterans. Incumbent Mr. Krape seeks the post but is accused of copperhead sympathy, igniting a debate on loyalty and competence before next year’s vote.
In a Freeport confrontation, C J Gutteaun and A V Richards clash over political aims and alleged assassinations of reputation. The Budget editor S D Atkins is accused of selling the Journal amid libel debates and legal penalties for murder and libel.
The editors wage a bitter public feud accusing S. D. Atkins former editor and publisher of stealing property and betraying contracts. They defend their purchase of the office and claim ongoing attempts to ruin their paper, presenting charges as self defense and a fight for truth and property.
The Sterling Gazette argues for a fall election to choose county officers including the County Judge and County Treasurer. It warns that avoiding an election would leave incumbents holding over with potential legal cloud on acts. The Journal disagrees and urges legally elected and qualified officers for the coming year.
Commissioner Dudley weighs a new pension act to reward Union soldiers confined in Andersonville Belle Isle Saulsbury and other prisons. He aims to estimate names and annual cost, arguing prison starvation harmed health and usefulness more than battle wounds. The proposal, long urged by prison veterans, seeks partial compensation as justice.
Mr. W. M. Barbridge of Oneco, a staunch Republican and old soldier, visited the city yesterday and called upon the JouRNAL. He is a prominent candidate for appointment by the Board of Supervisors as County Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Former New York senator Roscoe Conkling is not likely to want for money after retirement as reports claim he has already been sued three times with legal fees totaling about 150000 dollars. The disputes could reflect lingering influence and the high cost of legal battles surrounding his name.
The Chicago Legal News weighs the 1880 state constitutional amendment and 1882 election timing. Opinions clash on whether November 1882 determines the election for county officers or if vacancies and gubernatorial appointments apply. Governor Cullom reportedly cites 1882 as the election year.
Washington dispatches say Guiteau attacked jail guard W C McGill in the corridor over a knife. McGill wrestled for the weapon, was cut, but regained it. guards and officials refuse to talk as General Crocker orders a full investigation into the assault and motive.
John A Haddock of 914 Arch street Philadelphia offers for collectors a 5 pack of 1538 elegant cards mailed postpaid with 25 cents extra. Complete sample sets of all series available for 33 cents, over 100 neat cards. A finer box of 104 elegant cards priced at 50 cents postage paid. Postage stamps accepted.
Morrison and Sterling, sixteen miles apart in Whiteside county, now connected by a telephone line running from the city to Cedarville. The meantime question asks why other lines cannot be extended to additional towns and who will take the lead in expanding the system.
The Storm Lake Pilot reports the death of Mrs. J E Metcalf on Saturday August 13 at 3 p m after illness. Residing in Storm Lake four years she was beloved as wife mother and neighbor. The funeral was held at the Universalist Church with a large crowd, Rev. Herbert Whitney officiating. Her passing brings grief to her husband and orphaned children.
A recent Lena camp meeting in Dodd's Grove impressed visitors with orderly planning and ample tents, the Centre pavilion, and a grand tent for elders. Florence Township led with eleven tents, Orangeville followed with eight, and 13 42-100 acres offered a rare scenic site. Funds aim to purchase the grounds, with about $1,200 already subscribed toward a $2,072 total goal.
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