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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1869
Page
5
A mixed column parodies ocean salinity theories with a boyish reply about codfish. It then pitches Mayer's confectionery, mentions cold winter hints, a lecture in Dixon, hog disease, a dividend notice, and social notes about payments, local officials, and newspaper printers in Stephenson County.
See Building Committee meets at National Bank parlor to decide lettering for monument tablets. Sparks Randal of Freeport to handle South and East sides at 25 cents per letter. Lieurance Bros. of Lena to handle West and North at 35 cents per name and 35 cents per regiment. Completion targeted by April 1, 1870. Meeting set for December 29, 1869. Joan H Adams president and S. D. Atkins secretary.
Mrs Jennie F Willing formerly of Freeport delivers a lecture in Belvidere sharing insights from her residence there and inviting local interest in her topic.
Farmers and horse enthusiasts are urged to attend a meeting at the City Council room in this city on December 16 at 1 PM. It is expected that plans will be made to procure a full blooded Purcheron horse for France.
The piece discusses old bone removal by a city helper from Connecticut, farmers selling bones for fertilizer, and a view that soil fertility should not be exhausted. It notes a Rockford Soldiers and Sailors reunion and asserts the G A R remains active in Winnebago county.
A quarterly meeting for Freeport Circuit Tree Methodist church will be held in Concert Hall this city on December 18 and 19 with preaching Saturday evening and Sabbath morning and evening. The love feast begins Sabbath at 2 2 p m and closes with the Lord's Supper. All invited.
Illinois Central Railroad officials discuss converting the brick passenger house and hotel at Amboy into offices for the division. They suggest moving the structure to Freeport, where it would suit a passenger depot perfectly.
Gasps fill Dixon as prominent physician James F. Marsh faces Circuit Court in Dixon. He is charged with attempting murder by poisoning during the current term of court.
Minnie Backes as administratrix of Jacob Backes estate sued Illinois Central Railroad in this county. The case was moved to Dixon by change of venue and tried last week before Judge Heaton and a jury. The jury awarded four thousand dollars to the plaintiff. Backes was killed by a train in this city last spring.
Local advertisement urges shoppers to visit C. H. Packard on Stephenson Street in Wilcoxon's new marble block. It touts a wide selection of jewelry, watches, and silverware, claiming lightweight prices, fashionable items for all ages, and comparisons to New York stores while urging immediate browsing and purchases.
The El Paso Journal piece endorses railway postal clerks J. E. Thomas B. F. Black J. T. Brown and J. R. Harding for diligence on the Bloomington to Freeport route. It highlights their vigilance against mail loss notes and recalls their wartime service and steady public service ethos.
Stevens states he has cut prices on his stock of dry goods and for the next thirty days will offer even better bargains than before, urging customers to shop for the best value.
Lena Star reports the Lena Bank shut its doors last Wednesday morning with liabilities of 5700 and cash on hand 2700. Assets reportedly double liabilities and the Star vouches that creditors will be paid in full. The note also mentions V Kappas opening a Lena bakery and remarks the Lena cattle yards are a nuisance.
The annual meeting will be held at the City Council Rooms on December 25, 1809 to elect officers for the coming year. Joseph Scorr, President.
A January eighteenth masquerade in Turner Mall invites all to prepare for a festive event. The notice hints at a grand time and urges attendance for what promises to be a lively social gathering.
A local shopkeeper, Kummerer, keeps the finest smoking tobacco and cigars and is always ready to serve customers. Patrons praise his courtesy and the pleasure of stopping by his stove to chat about city news.
For the next thirty days Stevens and Co advertise deep discounts to reduce stock before taking new invoices. The notice invites customers to shop early and save on remaining inventory as prices are slashed across multiple departments.
Local advert promises fine fangy goods at Mrs G O Wilsons with an invitation to call and see for yourself. The teaser hints at a tempting selection and direct customer invitation.
Information sought on the whereabouts of Collard F Peter John late of Paxton Ford County Illinois. Information left at this office will be forwarded to his family.
The JOURNAL office records callers including Elophina of the Philadelphia Press and Read of the Chicago Evening Post. James McCall returns from New York City, with Alex Smith remaining on staff until accounts close. Visitors include Joseph Scott of the Agricultural Society and Lt. Governor Scott. remarks praise McCall and note interest in Iowa development.
Beat and Morgan's hosts a special holiday sale featuring limited time discounts and exclusive offers on select merchandise. Customers are invited to explore seasonal pricing, doorbusters, and gift ideas throughout the store.
The Bangkok based paper laments scarce decent graves in wet weather with coffins sunk under water using weights. It compares New Orleans vaults for the wealthy and notes Pecatonien era Indians laid in tree platforms. The editor recalls a ten foot high platform in Richland timber as a noble grave marker.
Compelled by illness and medical advice, the shop and bootmaker must abandon work and shut the bout and shoe shop for the present.
Stevens markets domestic goods at New York price levels, promising strong value for shoppers. The note highlights bargain pricing as a selling point and emphasizes price parity with city standards.
A call to celebrate the opening of Wilcoxson's new hall in Freeport urges a generous citizen to organize an old-fashioned house warming. The piece praises the hall as the finest in the western country and pleads for unanimous community support once the building is ready.
The vendor is offering all his winter dress goods at prices that would be low if gold were at par, presenting a rare bargain for shoppers seeking warm fabrics and savings this season.
The Grand Jury calls for individuals selling liquor without licenses to obtain one and stop illegal sales. It advocates retrenchment and economy along with strict enforcement of the laws, and invites offenders to settle at the Captain's office.
An advance notice urges all old settlers to attend a preliminary business meeting at City Council Chamber tomorrow Thursday December 16 1869 to organize an Old Settlers Meeting. The call comes at the request of many settlers from Freeport and surrounding county areas. A forest-raising article by D C Scofield is promised next week.
The Lyceum meeting held Saturday last was postponed due to bad weather. The next meeting will be at the Court House on Saturday next at 7 oclock p.m. All are invited to attend. signed A C Warner Souly.
Mr. Charles Gothe exhibited a gray wolf he killed near Florence five miles west of Seaport and collected a bounty. Captain Brady hosts a Christmastide dance at Gunsaul's Hall, Winslow, praised as a dancing town. Also a late prints sale at Stoyens & Co. offers cheap shilling prints.
Justice Grier the second oldest on the Supreme Court will today tender his resignation to the President effective February 20 when he retires on full pay for life under last session's act. He is from Pennsylvania and was appointed by President Polk in 1846. für years he has been infirm and this term he has not attended daily sessions. This creates a second vacancy likely to be filled by Attorney General Loar. Lead of the best quality ore has been found near York Pennsylvania.
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