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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1871
Page
4
The issue notes extreme cold with 12 to 18 degrees below zero. A Peak Family performance drew a full Opera House audience despite the chill. The December term of the Circuit Court began with Judge Brown presiding, about 450 civil and criminal cases set for the deck.
A Taunton man was fined six dollars after spitting on a church carpet. The report reflects on the unpredictable nature of daily life and the burglars in convention who deemed it expedient to victimize their victims.
Hon R W Davis of Hillsboro once weighed 220 to 230 pounds but now is emaciated and weighs barely ninety pounds after commitment to the Illinois Insane Asylum. The report notes a rapid decline following his mental illness.
A girl answers with ferment as a verb meaning to work. The quoted reply includes a misspelled sentence about fermenting in the garden field showing informal usage.
Practical business men rely on printed cards and letters for notice while a small frame dwelling valued at about 100 dollars burned to the ground on Thursday. The blaze, caused by a faulty stove pipe or flue, ended the Menning family’s Thanksgiving at home in the southwest city. Pastor J A Beidler notes the Luth eran Church in Kent will be dedicated December 11 at 10 o clock with sermon by Rev. S W Harkey from Washington IA. Neighboring ministers and the public are invited.
Charles C. Allen Missouri State Senate member recently visited Freeport to see friends for several days before departing to St Louis last Sunday evening. An early Freeport settler, Allen helped print the city’s first newspaper and served in the Civil War on Major General Scofield’s staff with rank of Major. A radical Republican, he has been a key figure in southwest Missouri politics.
A fair and festival hosted by the ladies of St Mary's Catholic Church occurs at Huttinger's Hall starting Wednesday evening December 20 and runs for three nights. Ticket buyers may win valuable prizes as music and amusements are provided each evening. Donations to the chair will be acknowledged publically. Meals available at all hours with a first-class dinner offered at low prices.
The American Sunday School Union reports hundreds of mission Sunday Schools in Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota destroyed by fires. Funds are urgent to reestablish and refurnish these schools. Contributions welcomed at 240 West Madison Chicago with dispatch by its Northwestern Department of Missions secretary.
A 19th century letter reflects on womanhood and reform with praise for a refined young woman, contrasts fashion with virtue, and urges girls to pursue inner wisdom and useful work over hollow adornment. It recalls a Sabbath scene in Pecatonica and encour Ages for moral dress and conduct.
November meetings discussed home attractions for farmers and ways to instill truth and honesty in children. Homer Mix opened with temperance, insurance for farmers sparked debate, and members agreed on using Home Township Mutual Companies. Provisions and cash were sent to Wisconsin fire sufferers totaling 801.22. Damascus Illinois, November 2, 1871. Train, Cor Sec.
At Winneshoik Lodge No 30 I O F a unanimous meeting adopted resolutions noting the passing of Bro John W Musser Sr. The lodge tolls his loss as a worthy brother a kind husband and father and a faithful citizen. The bereaved family is offered heartfelt sympathy and a copy of the resolutions will be sent to the family and published in the Journal and Bulletin.
A reader discusses Dr. Dio Lewis's Our Girls and its anti tight lacing message. The writer suggests women should read and profit from the book while noting societal pressure on young men to marry. The letter cites the idea that the female form is beauty distorted by corsets, urging pious reflection.
From the Pacific Coast dispatch: Mexican authorities closed Magdalena port in Lower California and seized the American schooner Green and sloop Allen from DeLay’s party. DeLay’s group reached San Diego as a street confrontation erupted on Montgomery Street causing a gunfire incident injuring Judge Wheeler and others. Apache raids are reported fading in Southern Arizona.
December 4 report from InpaNivotts describes a deadly Bellefontaine Railroad accident five miles east of the city. A hand car carrying Thomas O Connell, his wife and four laborers was struck by an extra train at dusk. O Connell died instantly, his wife suffered a broken back, and laborer Mike Murphy endured multiple skull fractures with likely fatal outcomes.
In a modern windmill contest between Coburn and Mace the comic clash pits one braiser against a foe who dares not. The piece evokes Cervantes with a boxing twist and a holiday spread.
Riabaps, Novi: report of a Mobile excursion fight between Coburn and Mace in New Orleans. A long, crowd-packed event ended in a draw after about 3 hours 38 minutes. Coburn sustains a left eye scratch. Mace incurs a hip contusion and a damaged left hand from early blows.
A special dispatch from New York reports a general rising of revolutionists is expected on December 4 near Oaxaca. Diaz leads about 5,000 troops. the government builds up 6,000 near Oaxaca ready for battle as 4th December approaches. A wave of unrest and military movements grips Mexico.
In Washington on December 4 the opening of Congress drew large crowds to both chambers. Members were seated early, with a strong roll call showing high attendance. The House appointed a committee to wait on the President as the Senate prepared to receive communications. Committee chairs were named, including Mrs Dawes as Chairman of Ways and Means. The day also covered Cuba and Geneva matters with ongoing naval and diplomatic considerations.
The Detroit Papers report a growing practice of disguised grinding operations. Nine paragraph like gyi ing methods are noted daily or every two days. Four Memphis grinders reportedly earn about ten dollars a day.
An elderly man ran a one story coops and cages on Coats Street Philadelphia housing pigeons dogs cats and other pets. A patrol officer found a gruesome scene with dead animals and starving survivors after the owner vanished for a week. The Board of Health will take the proprietor into custody.
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