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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1872
Page
4
Sorat Affairs notes Christmas nearing and urges winter trade, promoting job printing services. Mentions concerts at the Opera House and the Young American Band, plus social events at the Brewster House and First M E Church oyster supper. Reports epizootic easing in town and horse losses in country.
The Young American Band presents a December 4 1872 concert program featuring Orleans Walts Hunting Chorus La Donna del Lago solos and several trios quartets duets with performers Mrs Pomeroy Mrs Ormsbee and others. Admission 25 cents, reserved 50 cents. Doors open 7 pm, concert 8 pm at Emmert and Burrell's venue.
The Circuit Court opened its December Term in the New Court House with Judge Brown presiding. The docket includes 200 common law cases 62 chancery cases and 2 peoples cases.
The Collectors books for the county towns will be ready for delivery by December 10 1872. Town Collectors are directed to proceed to qualify according to law and call to obtain their books. Dec 2 1872. Gro Thompson County Clerk.
Four lectures on the Four Last Things Death Judgment Hell and Heaven will be delivered at Zion Church on Wednesday evenings in Advent. The first lecture on Wednesday December Ath at 7 pm will discuss Death. The public is invited to attend.
Last Wednesday night John Sturm a tailor of Davis attempted to reach the Western Union depot for the night train. Dark conditions and a damaged railing caused him to fall down the embankment striking his head and knee pan. He lay unconscious about two hours before being found and aiding care was begun at the depot and Union hotel. Dr Hillebrand attends him. He is very seriously hurt.
Great Western Railway of Canada releases its 1872 first half report showing a nearly one fifth rise in receipts and over ten thousand dollars per mile on the main line. Passenger and freight revenues advance while expenses rise slightly. Canada Air Line progresses toward Buffalo and traffic grows. The Dubuque Times notes seven million dollars spent on buildings this year and thirty thousand on streets in Dubuque.
Readers recall the value of a trusted physician and Ayer's cures. Sarsaparilla renews vitality Cherry Pectoral eases cough Ague Cure banishes fever and chills. The piece notes gratitude for these remedies and the relief they bring to aches and illnesses.
The Minneapolis Tribune reports a large, highly pleased crowd at the Academy last night. Bidwell McDonough Company’s Black Crook impressed with graceful ballet, strong melodrama, fine songs, and elaborate stage effects. Ventriloquism by Prof. Hilton and comic scenes by Hernandez drew hearty laughter. The paper rejects claims of impropriety, praising decency and refinement throughout.
From Stephenson official results Grant carries Jo Daviss with a nine vote majority. Voters show loyalty to law and order and humanity for four more years. County crops are good though corn remains in fields as cold weather lingers. Hog prices range from 3 to 8.50 per hog.
Mr. Wm. L. Beebe will sell four head of blooded stock in this city in front of the court house on Saturday December 14 at 1 o'clock p m They are Clara the Sixth her call Adam Forepaugh Tuell and Dolly Varden Terms credit of ten months on approved notes without interest if paid when due
An advertisement claims Castoria is a scientific vegetable preparation superior to Castor Oil and other laxatives. It alleges gentle, gripe-free cleansing, aids sleep for teething children, treats stomach ache and worms, and contains no minerals morphine or alcohol. Priced at thirty-five cents a bottle with a note that a new year nears.
The Illinois State Horticultural Society announces its annual gathering in Centralia from December 10 to Friday. The event will feature extensive horticulture topics, committee reports, practical statewide operations, and discussions. Members may bring valuable fruit samples and scions. one dollar membership includes a copy of the annual report.
A Teachers Institute will be held in Davis on Saturday December 14 at nine o clock. All teachers of Davis and vicinity are urged to attend. J F Kuecener Co Sup t of Schools.
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