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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1874
Page
4
Fragmented notes recount late nineteenth century city events including funerals, snowfall, and church attendance. Mentions Scarlet fever abatement, local clubs, and a postal card update. Reports on deaths of Mrs. H. W. Dexter and M. B. McNamara, and social hops in Rockford with the Euterpean Club.
A Washington physician warns that mental distress from failed romance can trigger typhoid fever cases. He says quiet men drawn to domestic life can suffer madness when society with a loved one ends abruptly, beyond medical remedy, urging readers to keep minds at rest.
The Young Men's Library Association has raised funds to acquire a flat installment of books. Once catalogued, the library will open to the public Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 10 and Saturdays from 2:30 to 6. Donations of books are invited, with notices to Librarian Mr. L. E. Stanton or Miss Taylor for book collection.
In epistolary appeal from Daxovna Illinois dated November 81 1874 readers are urged to organize relief for destitute grasshopper region victims. The letter notes Freeport has shipped clothing and bedding and calls for churches societies or individuals to identify trustworthy recipients and coordinate shipments to ensure aid reaches those in need this winter.
Thanksgiving Day is described with humorous digressions on overeating and stomach discomfort. The writer riffs on the hotel waiter’s dilemma amid turkey and plum pudding as sidewalks slip underfoot and lamp posts seem to lean in sympathy. The piece notes the President’s wish for gratitude and laments the day ending with mournful sighs.
At Mirat Presbyterian Church last Wednesday evening a discussion covered card playing dancing and games once deemed pernicious. Families recalled checkers backgammon and chess gaining popularity while youths faced parental opposition and concern as to how the church might guard young members from temptation. A. 8.
Freeport residents gathered at Embury church on last Thursday at 11 a m for a Union Thanksgiving Service. The pulpit inscription 1874 crowned the year as fruits and vegetables stood beside the stand. Rev Dorward delivered the sermon from Job 10 12 and Rev Jenkins led prayers with a liberal collection for western sufferers.
Bookstayer at 145 Stephenson Street in Averill’s new building announces a broad stock of books stationery and magazines from this country and Europe at low prices. Daily papers delivered free to regular subscribers. See Mr Bookstaver’s advertisement in another column.
The Court House session of the County Grange continued past press time, with a Constitution and By-laws printed in sheet form being adopted. Attendees appeared as expected, and the two day gathering was marked by good feeling and productive work.
Wm. H. Dawson proprietor of the Dollar Store in Freeport died by hanging in his store room, leaving a wife and six children. Jury found death by self-inflicted hanging amid despondency over his son’s illness. Neighbors describe him as upright and trusted. speculation notes mental distress and sorrow as likely causes.
A large audience heard Frances E. Willard of Chicago discuss Who Wins at the Opera House, delivering a thoughtful talk for about an hour. The lecture drew applause and left the Ladies’ Temperance Union with a surplus of roughly 75 dollars for the temperance cause. Willard spoke again at First Presbyterian Church on Modern Chivalry, and was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wright during her stay.
A brief notice states mixed candy sold at Diffenbauch's for prices ranging from 15 cents to 60 cents per pound.
The Cincinnati Gazette profile extols Messrs Hazelton Brothers as skilled pianoforte makers with tested instruments, contrasting them with rival firms who push sales through artful advertising. It then touts Pelton and Pomeroy as Hazelton agents and praises Robey and Hutchison in Freeport for best groceries at fair prices with delivery to the door.
Two-year old red heifer and brown and white steer with a white star in the forehead were reported missing two miles north of Freeport on November 28. A suitable reward is offered for their recovery.
A brief notice indicates a few Berkshire boars are available from Janes Fuanspure at reasonable prices. The item highlights a small livestock sale with named seller and animal breed.
Authorities seek James Barber a 50 year old man who vanished from Rock Grove Hl around October 21 last. Any information should be sent to U S Barber Freeport Ll with exchanges requested to copy.
The Traveler's Insurance Company of Hartford claims to be the oldest safest and best accident insurer with 3,000,000 dollars in assets and over 380,000 debt policies. It reports paying more than 2,000,000 dollars in regular benefits to policy holders and has processed over 9 claims.
Boston buyers can purchase Crackmels Crackmels Crackmels butter and milk oyster crackers at Diffenbaugh's store. Local shoppers report availability of Boston Butter and Milk Oyster Crackers alongside other snack staples.
A Norfolk baker purchased a Grand Gift Concert ticket from the Masonie Association. The ad promises $25,000 prize with a second draw later marked for December 29 and states each tenth number wins prizes from ten to eighty thousand dollars.
A promotional notice extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women with weak backs fevers and neuralgic pains. It cites a Canton New York druggist Mr G Seymour and a testimonial of a wife restoring work ability after taking the remedy. The ad mentions Sherman House Chicago and guests reportedly pleased with treatment.
R. J. Washburn of Palmyra Wisconsin endorses Hale's Cough Cordial as a valuable remedy for colds, coughs and related ailments. He states customers frequently request it and that once tried it becomes a household staple.
A note discusses a restaurant in Paris named Wachette pere and its altered form Chevette and credits the author as Fair Yet False. It mentions a Kansas relief circular by the state committee detailing grasshopper damage, asking readers to send aid via the County Clerk in Hutchinson Reno County Kansas.
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