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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1866
Page
4
A political campaign notice inviting readers to subscribe to the Campaign Journal from now until after the election. It promises 60 cents coverage up to the issue containing election returns and urges readers to send in their names to receive sound and reliable information on the issues involved.
Several candidates announce for sheriff of Stephenson County subject to the Republican County Convention. Wim W Robey Robert Smith Sergt John Hart and M Woops Graham seek the office with pledges to fulfill duties if elected.
Receipt of valuable public documents from Hon E B WasHBurne noted. Hicks and Treat fitted up a new drug store opposite the Court House on Stephenson Street in elegant style and will stock medicines ready to deal to the public in a few days. Maj Gen Butler expected in the West for campaign, likely visiting Freeport in mid to late October before November election.
The Executive Committee of the Stephenson County Agricultural Society will meet at the Secretary's office on Saturday September 11 1866 at 1 o'clock PM. Geo Wolf Secretary.
Lonina Snow died Sunday evening August 26. A pioneer settler who moved from Madison County NY to this county in 1838, first at Silver Creek then to Freeport six years ago. He was upright, industrious, and respected, leaving a large circle of relatives and friends.
Megers Edwards and Boyd of Indianapolis and Chicago plan a Descriptive Gazetteer and Commercial Directory of the Western States. It will include sketches of cities towns and villages with merchant and professional listings plus government and institutions. J A Densmore visits to collect data and subscriptions rise. delivery planned for November at ten dollars.
The notice warns that September 1 is the last day to pay 1886 taxes without a ten percent penalty and promotes round trip tickets to Chicago for the Douglas Monument Celebration at 5.85 from the Illinois Central railroad office. It also reports plans for Gen Logan to speak in Freeport around September 20 and invites a large turnout, with Democratic delegates named for Springfield and a potential Congressman-at-Large candidacy discussed.
The fair executive committee plans a grand baseball tournament inviting Northwest clubs. Prizes will attract top West Coast teams for a display by the best trained players. The fair aims to replace horse racing and trotting exhibits with this healthy, manly sport.
The Brewster House in this city has been leased by Lewis Howard Esq late of Portland Maine and will reopen for the public once remodelling and furnishing are complete A large workforce will re arrange partitions increase rooms and a full new suite of furniture will be added The new owner plans to rename the house the HowarRpD House and aims to provide a first class hotel meeting the city’s business needs.
The Stephenson County Agricultural Society Executive Committee agreed on the premium list last Saturday. Improvements have been made to premium lists, and the offerings are expected to satisfy county industrial interests. The fair will open in the first week of October with a goal of making it one of the best in the region.
Latest reports place the Rockey farm well in Lancaster at eighty feet, drilling through magnesian limestone with promising oil indications. A coal seam of several inches was found near sixty feet, with samples burning bright. The drill will pass Pottsdam sandstone where oil is usually found, and oil is already being extracted in small quantities.
The item records obituaries and lodge resolutions for Henry Springer. It notes his death after illness, praises his character and community work, and details memorial resolutions from Excelsior Lodge No. 87 and Embury M E S London. It also corrects a prior Bible Society donation figure for West Point Lena and Lena church contributions.
Bartlett Bros. advertise a patent flat iron heater with tin reflectors claimed to heat irons in seven minutes after the fire starts. For sale at 76 Stephensotst. in the Padlock shop.
Important notice for young men and parents urging business education at Eastman College Chicago. The yearly session begins September 1 under favorable auspices with the annual college celebrations set for September 12. Full details available from President H. Eastman Li D Eastman College Chicago.
A serious accident near Lend on August 24, 1806, involved two boys ages 8 and 12, sons of William Lovers, who used a gun in a grove to shoot birds. The older boy snapped the gun when it fired, the younger receiving a thigh wound. Dr. Byers treated the wound and the patient was improving.
Real estate deeds recorded during the past week show transfers in several towns. Isaac W Brightendall to Augustus rue NW NW3 Sec 24 84 SW3 sw1 8 1 and pt SE Si 14 Fh 6 Loran 2000 dollars. Harvey Albee to David F Kaufman lot 9 block by Underwooit Albee to Tena 150 dollars. Griffiths to Belville Roberts lots 7 8 15 block 5 Winnesheik Rd Freeport 2800 dollars. George L Fruman to John J Myers lot 2 block 18 Dakota 50 dollars. Jared Sheetz to Hiram Gilumphrey pt SE3 SW 25 29 6 Winslow 350 dollars. T HH Crameres to William Wymer lot 5 block 3 Coltman ad Freeport 1700 dollars. David Neidigh to Philip Wohlford 15 acres SW1 NW34 28 9 Rock Run 450 dollars. Joseph Cramer to A M Troy 4 lot 1 W4 SW 31 29 9 Rock Grove 180 dollars. John Alberstitt to Alfred W Krummerer lot 12 block 20 Davis 3500 dollars. Franklin Criad to Elias Perkins lot 8 Clarks Ad to Freeport 700 dollars. Abstracts of title to all lands in the county are kept current by Oscar Taylor Real Estate Att’y and deeds drawn with accuracy.
Local items list retail promos and sales notes from Freeport, noting Billy Youngman’s cigars, Wise shoes, and various general merchandise. It mentions 1000 bushels of coke for sale at Freeport City Gas Works, examinations for teachers by A A Crary, and sales of cultivator teeth, rubber belting, and farm implements. The column includes residences for sale and advertising for shoes and threshing machines.
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