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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1873
Page
4
A long column of editor notes and city items reports varied topics from taxes and holidays to sidewalk growth and local personalities. Readers learn about court activity, theater, church, and social events, plus humorous asides on birds, pets, and local trades.
A summary notice notes Sammy Divis claims about a upcoming meeting of the Northern Illinois Horticultural Society at Sterling starting January 27 and jokes about the State Society. It mentions a liberal reward for a gold ring with topaz inscribed Sarah from John lost between Clay street and the Opera House. The piece also reports Me. Lehman and family returning from Pennsylvania to buy goods for a carpet and Goverlet factory and comments on pedestrians easing along a slippery street with several falls.
A horse tied near the sidewalk startled and bolted last Wednesday. Henry Weishar’s horse broke from the hitching post and, if not for a quick-acting passerby seizing the bridle, would have dashed along Stephenson street and likely caused damage.
A young man sues his father for a loaned sum the father says was his own property. The opposing counsel likens the case to a prodigal son tale with a fatted calf. In a separate local incident, four youths were fined for making music at a religious meeting, Judge Brown supporting musical effort but enforcing penalties.
Local letters lampoon a newly announced firm Der whitewashers acculation, citing J R Lawrence and Co and an ornamental paper subshi tout at 172 Clark street. The piece notes Galena’s social scene, a West front visit by Lieut Dinwiddie on 60 days leave, and a bustling Saturday with sleighing, markets full of stock, and a victorious auctioneer selling a horse for thirty eight dollars as merchants profit from improved road conditions.
The sociable of the Firm M B Church will be this evening for Mr Thorpe Wilexson. Refreshments will be served. All invited. At Evergreen Lodge 170 AF and A M officers elected C Warner W M J Bungey S W M W Brown J Wey 3 P Kingeley Treasurer Geo Whiteside Sec Levi Martin Tyler. The Northern Illinois Horticultural Society annual meeting at Sterling MI January 97 96 39 and 36. Notices signed by S G Minkler President and D Wilmot Scott Secretary. The Wallace and Boynton Houses reduce to 1.00 per day for attending members. Rail Todds fare reductions for attendees announced. Cordial invitation to all interested in horticulture.
A large audience attended the Wallace Comic Opera and Comedy Company on Thursday night. Miss Jennie as Gertrude and Geo. K. Fortescue as Peter Spyke led the curtain in Loan of Lover, followed by Aladdin the Wonderful Scamp with strong ensemble. Fortescue as Widow Twankey and Lew Spencer's Dutch songs drew hearty laughter. the company earned warm praise and a speedy return to Freeport.
Ephors Jorgnan reports a small fire at Mr Dressler's house caused by clothing near a pipe. Fire was quickly extinguished. Dakota remains safe on Main street and a fire would largely spare the village. Darling occupies a new house and W U depot repairs progress. W W Walkey returns from Cedar Falls and hopes to recover soon. Teachers institute canceled due to low attendance. December 15, 1873.
Amused audience attends Jane Coombs presentation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with praise for her Juliet and for Mr Whiting as Romeo. The cast delivers a lively, compelling drama, drawing unprecedented demand for opera glasses and strong dramatic fervor throughout.
The Stephanaod circuit court enters its second week of term and hears the People of Illinois v Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company. Attorneys General E dsall and Lathrop for the plaintiff and Lyman Trumbull, Harrington, Cook for the defense argue demurrers as pleadings are reviewed.
The Journal urges holiday shoppers to visit Waron’s at 104 Stephenson Street for the largest display of ladies’ misses’ and children’s wear with low prices aimed at early closing of the display. It notes new novelties for the season, warns popular items may sell quickly, and mentions J D Diffenbaugh's at Fry’s Block for candies, toys, and confectioneries as another nearby Santa Claus headquarters.
In a critical note the writer laments that the President’s message omits the expanding invoices of merchandise at A. G. Herrick’s corner store opposite Soldier’s Monument. The piece highlights teas, coffees, sugars, syrups, fruits and other groceries as essential items deserving attention in civic discourse.
Shop offers fancy goods, toys, and related items at cost at G. M. Clayton's. W. W. Montelius lists sheet music from easy to difficult, located at 108 Stephenson Street.
Fancy goods, toys and kerosene oil highlight Swarts and Stocking’s holiday display. G M Clayton sold nine thousand rolls of wallpaper to buyers in Iowa last week and kept two clerks busy packing goods. Two extra assistants join for two weeks to aid customers. shoppers urged to visit and enjoy low prices on the immense stock.
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