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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1879
Page
4
Republican voters of the First Ward are summoned to a caucus at Bergman & Dorman's at 7:50 PM on Friday December 12 1870 to nominate a candidate for Alderman for the unexpired term after Alderman Irvin moved. The special election is set for Monday December 15. W DP Emmert, Committeeman.
Notices urge voting in the special Alderman First Ward election next Monday and advertise Prof. Richards lectures at the Opera House tomorrow evening and later in the week. Also announce temperance meetings at Temperance Hall, a gospel meeting Sunday afternoon, and a social tea hosted by Mrs Trembor with refined refreshments despite bad weather.
Lena produce merchant Joe Clark welcomes a baby daughter. A large Temperance Hall gathering heard speeches by Rev. Sanford Washburn, William Madlung, and Mrs. Averill. Ze Freeport Almanac touted for subscribers as collector Jones notes likely move of office to Freeport. Prof. Cumnock of Evanston gave a wide ranging reading at the Opera House with Macaulay and Burns selections and a future reading by Rev. Kryder promised.
A Perth column lists multiple local deaths from diphtheria in a week. Ten year old Harlan Stibgen, five year old Arthur Knecht, infant John Waldecker, Jessie Young, nine year old Hattie Kahly, and Royal Fl Eshelman all died or fell gravely ill. Parents mourn while hope for colder weather to slow the disease grows.
Professor Richards, a renowned scientist, will begin a course of three lectures tomorrow evening. He recently visited Dubuque where he delivered three consecutive courses, each consisting of three lectures, to audiences there.
The Grand Jury impaneled for the December term has visited the County Jail and reports that the prisoners are in good condition and well cared for based on inmate inquiries. Foreman ReEzIN Baysinger signs the report dated December 5, 1sTo.
Freeport residents may attend three lectures this week by eminent scientist Prof W G Richards at the Opera House starting 7 30 pm Thursday Friday and Saturday. The program covers Oxygen chemistry of water and electrical phenomena with vivid demonstrations and notable experiments. Local notices mention farm activity and business developments in Storm Lake area including Alex Saylor Charles Wong and Charles Barber ventures and Storm Lake Park House staff.
Correspondence from Freeport Illinois dated December 5 1879 describes a trip to Storm Lake and nearby areas in Buena Vista County Iowa. It reports a moved county seat to Storm Lake, a new court house, population growth, thriving farms, high yields in corn and flax, rising land values, and plans for industry such as a flax mill. It notes good land for emigration with seven percent interest on deferred payments and mentions local residents and business figures including John R. Lemon and John W. Messinger.
Dr Gray writes to the Journal about a dispute with Mr C G Sanborn regarding subscribers and remittances. He reports Sanborn collected payments from subscribers, supplied papers via the News Company, and failed to notify, causing double delivery. The parties could not agree on business method, so they separated. The note ends with good wishes.
Dr Gray corroborates Sanborn claims as a newsdealer who sold the Interior to certain parties at a set price and received advance payments. He had no official ties to the Interior office, which sent papers to buyers without orders or payment. The Journal editor notes Sanborn’s straightforward character and notes the Piano ad promotes the McCammom piano via F W Brainerd.
An advertisement from Buffalo New York offers 25 cents worth of Gilt-Edge Butter Maker claiming it will raise butter value by three dollars, improve color year round, boost product by six percent and quality by twenty percent, prevent rancidity, and equalize summer and winter butter. sold in boxes via druggists grocers and general storekeepers. stamp request for hints to butter makers.
The First National Bank of Freeport will hold its annual meeting of stockholders on Tuesday January 13 1880 at its banking office between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The meeting will elect Directors and handle other business. Gro F DeForr Est cashier. Freeport December 9 1879.
A closing out sale offers 84,000 dollars worth of millinery and fancy goods at less than fifty cents on the dollar. Customers are invited to buy Christmas presents at less than half price with first class stock and latest styles. C. C. Wilson promotes the Journal subscription.
Prof Richards delivers lectures at the Opera House on Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings featuring profusely illustrated experiments of wonderful and startling character.
The stockholders of The Second National Bank of Freeport will meet at the banking house on Tuesday January 13 1880 from 10 o'clock a.m. to 1 o'clock p.m. for the annual meeting to elect directors and transact other business. Ll. W. Gurreauy cashier. Those who purchase seats for the Richards lectures have seating preference.
The Journal office is now in the basement of the new Post Office with entrance on Van Buren Street opposite the Court House.
A Saturday evening note cites Professor Richards as a prominent figure in the upcoming special election set for Monday. The brief mentions his standing in local scientific circles and the election’s significance for the community.
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