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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1872
Page
4
Fragmentary notes from Carroll County 1870 population figures to upcoming events. Mentions a Mosquitoes settle bills autumn jokes, an Oglesby appearance at Opera House on September 12, railroad plans Ottawa to State Fair grounds, and local club meetings. Includes farm insurance tour, school openings under Charles Snyder, and thanks for a watermelon.
The Rackette Club started up the river last week to hunt fish play Big Injan and have a good time generally and returned on Saturday afternoon safe and sound.
D, WC. Miller, one of the graduates at the High School, goes to Chicago in the employ of Van Schaack, Stevenson & Reid, a large wholesale drug house. After remaining there one year he will enter the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
A German extraction man, described as a stranger, reported that 120 dollars were stolen from him at 11 o'clock last Sunday night. The thief remains unknown as the victim, overheated by intoxication, planned to go to Chicago but decided to stay over until the next day.
The Freeport Guards plan to stage The Drummer Boy between September 16 and 26 in Freeport. Preparations are extensive as they aim to surpass their first effort, and supporters are encouraged to back their venture for a successful production.
The German M E Church on the corner of Chicago and Spring Streets invites all to attend services on September 16 1872. German language services are scheduled in the morning and evening with English language services at 9 PM.
The Michigan Central Railroad declares gross earnings of 6.441 million dollars for the year, with passengers at 2.114 million and freight at 4.046 million, up 418 thousand from the prior year. Under Joy, Sargent, and Wentworth, the line notes zero injuries from 1.308 million travelers between June 1871 and May 1872 and highlights expanded freight capacity.
An exchange facetiously notes that many patrons would smoke good wheelhorses and hold back, remarking if one does not care about catching any fish.
A prominent Chicago banker says if he expected a Greeley victory he would curb credit and face imprisonment after the storm. Meanwhile C. Wentworth, a Greeley editor in Racine, has been convicted by a fellow Democrat of plantation manners, and calls to “shake hands across the bloody chasm.”
Our friend P. Murphy of the Illinois Central has updated the ticket office with a new patent cage. The railroad will now sell through tickets to all points East with omnibus transfer checks to Chicago. The Forreston Aurora route offers a fast train in new cars with air brakes and patent coupling, becoming a popular Western line.
A former Democrat who switched to the Republican ranks explains his move to a prominent Democrat. The Democrat listens intently and concludes there is only one problem he cannot fix, a damp school.
A meeting of the Tanners will be held at the Grant and Wilson Club headquarters over HI Buckman’s Billiard Parlors on Thursday evening August 29 1872 for important business. Maine is awake and will not neglect its duty in the September election. In Bangor a Republican mass meeting drew 12 000 strangers from Portland Lewiston Skowhegan and other towns.
At Ever green Lodge No. 170 Freeport Illinois on August 19 1872 the lodge adopted resolutions mourning Brother Scott P Frazier beloved member and exemplar of Masonic virtue. They praised his morality and companionship, resolved to record the tribute, send copies to his relatives, and publish in local papers. Signed March Trempor Secretary
The Dolly Vardens club gathered at Eleroy Aug 24 1872 to hear Ambrose Lena and Major Lawyer roast the Republican and Democratic lines. Hints at Horace Logan Butler Oglesby and Grant, with sharp satire on indirect damages England and the carpet baggers. Ends with a jumbled sign off referencing future readers.
Freeport Public Schools will reopen for fall term on Monday September 2 under Superintendent C Snyder. The list of teachers includes High School Principal C C Snyder and assistants F Weed M Benton. Grammar School principals J Ward and F A Rosebrugh. Intermediate and Lincoln Avenue staff across grades. rules require non-resident students to obtain permits and pay tuition. all pupils urged to attend first day.
Crowds in Freeport anticipate Barnum’s Great Show visiting town. A local column praises the Crystal Palace connection in New York and explains the scale of Barnum’s traveling exposition. The piece notes trains, pavillions, 100000 curiosities, 500 animals and a daily 20000 attendance, with extra trains at reduced fares and plans for a large turnout on event day.
The Republican journals publish recantations and condemn withdrawals from Greeley Clubs by signatories misled by false pretenses. Liberal Republicans have appropriated names. rightful owners reclaim what is theirs, and the paper urges Samuel Bowles to expel the offenders from civilized society.
A Sabbath School convention at the Presbyterian Church in Lena on August 18 attracted wide attendance with many turned away. Morning talks covered wants and best methods for teachers meetings. afternoon addressed teacher qualifications libraries accounts music and more. Resolutions urged faithful attendance, study, and teaching roles in Sabbath Schools. Political notes remark Democrats swallowing Greeley, trending toward reconciliation with his principles.
Gen. Oglesby drew a large crowd in Lena on the 24th despite continuous rain. A grove stand was erected for about 1500, with a delegation from Freeport and local supporters attending. He praised Grant, attacked Greeley, and urged party unity while Liberal Republicans faced derision.
Grinnell opines that God made only one Worase Greeley, suggesting the mercy of God is great and the country could not endure another. The remark reflects a witty theological line about political figures and providence.
The Dakota town Sunday School convention held August 18 1872 in the village church opened with a committee formed to plan the day. President H Diemer and Secretary were elected for the year. Readings from local Sunday Schools followed with hymns from the Charm and Rock Run factory choir. Members discussed boosting enthusiasm, a children’s program, and a question on the proper day for conventions. A collection was taken to defray county convention costs and thanks extended to visiting speakers. a copy of proceedings to be published in Stephenson county papers.
A county teachers meeting convened at the Davis school on the 12th with I F Kleckner Esq leading and Prof Potter aiding. Sessions featured devotionals and recitations in anatomy physiology zoology phonics philosophy botany and mathematics, with strong praise for Miss Smith Lena and Mrs I F Kleckner in phonics. The group lauded Mr and Mrs Hece and urged heed to dep ndent appeals to elevate local teaching to top Union standards.
From Iowa Warxsoo Aug 18 1872 the Bulletin editor claims Iowa is coming over to Greeley and Brown but local reports say Republicans are active for Grant and Wilson. Large meetings form a Wilson Club of about four hundred. Blackhawk county pledges a larger vote for Grant and Wilson than ever before with Horace Greeley and IOE Brown rejected.
Fragmentary text mentions Democrats and Mr Greeley in a discussion about nomination and voting preferences. The readable portion references a refusal to vote for Mr Greeley and questions about supporting him, with unclear qualifiers about Baltimore and timing. The source is too garbled to determine a clear event or outcome.
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