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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1878
Page
4
A fragment notes a surprise party at Miss Noebel's last Thursday evening. Other items mention cholera costs in Ogle county, local business trips, births and deaths in the county, and various community notes including a temperance hall event and a proposed book store purchase.
The Oregon Courier notes a man examining a fire hose nozzle and sailing upward on a water jet. It covers High School Literary Society events with singing recitations and essays. Also mentioned are a corn wagon mishap on Bridge street, Miss Belle Rhodes scalding, a sledless boy’s oversize dinner, and John Oyler’s arm injuries from a wagon accident with partial recovery.
The article notes removal of the bookkeeper and cashier department to a central arch connecting store rooms. It contrasts Richmonds stern treatment of a woman accused of stealing railroad iron with a local reform cause, mentioning Kat among the loud advocates.
There are now attending Byron school 149 pupils with 103 Rave having measles since September. Eight still to contract. The Grand Jury returned seven indictments against George Thompson seven total, six forgery and one larceny. Three indictments for Chas. F. Goodhue, two embezzlement and one falsifying records.
Rev Nile W Heermans of Amboy formerly of this city visited on Monday. A marriage report said to occur at Oneco on November 26 is withheld as it bears no signature. Freeport Rifle Company report postponed to next week. Jno Wright of Farlem sent in a corn ear sample weighing 12 ounces yielding 1612 grains.
Synopsis of Report to W C T U of Freeport notes stockholders to meet Monday Dec 16 1878 at 10 am in City Council room to fill board vacancies. Also mentions binding services, forged marriage notices, a reading and music event at Mrs H Woodmanse, Freeport Commandery elections, grand jury jail inspection praising Sheriff Leigh, and a Freeport Union report on the Fifth Annual W C T U Illinois convention.
A jail inquiry notes some prisoner statements are unreliable but commends Sheriff Jesse R. Leigh for humane management. The report cites cleanliness and care in the building, with a list of grand jurors and names among officials and county prisoners.
A local store once run by A. F. Broad has been rebuilt with a new floor, shelving and fixtures. J. H. McNamara will lead the new venture alongside Charles McNamara taking charge of the shoe shop on January 1. The Journal wishes them success as they stock books, stationery, wallpaper, curtains, and a full news stand. The piece also relays a quote from Ex-Governor Hoffman about General Grant and his impressions abroad.
Readable items include picture books, pictures, picture frames, fine bibles, and Holiday books offered at SANBORN'S, highlighting a varied selection for gift buyers.
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