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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1877
Page
4
A newspaper appeals to readers to pay overdue subscription balances to avoid suspension. It emphasizes that even small, collective sums are needed immediately and urges patrons both in and out of the city to remit by mail or pay in person to keep the publication running.
Reports a mass meeting at Temperance Stall next Saturday evening, a new dancing school by Prof. L. Prizer of Rockford meeting Fridays, and Lena's Wristlet Festival excitement. Also notes runaways on Stephenson Street, no injuries but vehicles demoralized. Illinois Central offers excursion tickets to New Orleans for $44.50 valid until April 15, 1878.
Mrs Wim. 3 Shaffer and Mrs Straw of Kansas visit as guests of Mrs James Mitchell. Major BR MM Ardtawk Carroll County Clerk was in town Friday and spoke with JourNal. Gen D Atkins departed for North Carolina after learning of Mrs Atkins illness. Gen John C Smith of Chicago visited Wednesday and Thursday to inspect Freeport Commandery No 7 K T per General Grand Commandery Illinois, of which he is a leading member.
The occultation of Venus by the moon drew hundreds as the sky stayed clear. Venus disappeared behind the lunar limb for about 30 seconds and reappeared below the moon, with the pair separated by distances of 63 million and 248 thousand miles. The event, a rare spectacle, followed the last sighting on April 24, 1860.
On Saturday last, Dr B T Buckley with Drs Stoskopf and Stocking removed a large cancerous breast tumor from a local woman. The operation was neat and satisfactory to the patient and family. The piece notes pride in local surgical skill and the avoidance of sending patients to larger cities. It also reports Winnesheik Lodge officers elected, the Champaign County Herald launch, Pecatonica Valley Railroad survey progress, a union temperance meeting at First Presbyterian, Illinois Central Railroad plans for a New Orleans to Europe steam line, and a Freeport Chapter convocation for M FE M and Royal Arch degrees.
The Bulletin highlights eight months of city spending totaling 27,210.42 dollars, projecting 22,000 dollars for the year, and accuses Mayor Krohn of extravagance and mismanagement while detailing expenditures and prior leaders from 1866 onward. The piece frames the mayor as self serving and questions the city’s financial trajectory, urging retrenchment.
Citizens cite eight month spending totals and discounted city orders from 1866 to 1872 as evidence of mismanagement. They accuse Jacob Krohn of incompetence, highlight higher expenditures than past mayors, and urge resignation to avert looming financial dangers. The letter suggests the mayor’s policy motto is “When you find a bubble prick it.”
Report from Reading Room notes a grand union mass meeting set for Saturday evening December 15 with speeches and music. City Council also met and removed Policeman Fay on grounds of conduct unbecoming an officer.
Nos 104 and 106 Stephenson Street will combine as a large dry goods and clothing store. Mr Walton has leased adjoining No 106 and will refit to offer a vast stock of clothing and gents furnishings, making it the largest and most complete shop in the Northwest. The move is expected to draw many new customers.
At the Freeport Commandery No. 7 K. T. annual conclave held at the Asylum last Wednesday evening, officers were elected for the ensuing year, including E Commander H C Hutchison and Generalissimo L K Scofield. A resident of Andrews Mills, Carl Sheetz, died by self inflicted gunshot last Friday. Coroner Dean's jury confirmed the verdict. Prof H McAfee offered his wood collection to the State Historical Library and Museum in Springfield, which Trustees accepted.
The circuit court disposed of many People and Common Law cases. Notable outcomes include fines for contempt and liquor offenses, numerous dismissed actions at costs, defaults with judgments, and appeals either dismissed or with damages assessed. Damages ranged from $1.00 to over $1,000, with costs allocated to prevailing or defaulting parties.
Estate matters heard with claims allowed for Tobias Schmidt and Reinz Reintz estates. Reports approved and ordered recorded. Mary A. Nash appointed for Thomas Nash estate proceedings to continue December 8.
Administrators and guardians named in proceedings on December 5 include J J Plersol Cyrus Hine and Aug Bergman with appraisals for gift guardianships. Estate of C Van Brocklin bonds approved and recorded. heirs identified. appraisers M W Goodsell Benj Clow and W Ford appointed. Others named include He Anckley Seaman Hinckley and Miles White in various estate matters.
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