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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1871
Page
4
A broad holiday and local news digest notes Christmas preparations, measures, and notices. It mentions Smallpox outbreaks in several towns, a bank failure led by Tweed, and legislative documents thanks. It reports Chicago hog shipments up and rail progress, with ads urging readers to study Jourgal for bargains.
Thanksgiving night blaze razed the home of Paul Jardee three miles north of Platteville, with losses around 2500 dollars. Earlier, a brick depot of the Chicago and North Western Railway at Elgin burned last week. Local society notes claim Nellie Grant will skip winter society, while cousin Maggie Dent will debut at the White House with a party. A city girl warns a suitor against bringing flat-irons to bed, joking about warped feet.
An eclipse of the sun occurred on December 11 with doors closed to the Western continent. The entertainment was stated to be for the benefit of the Heathen Chinee and the Hindoustanee.
Late Superior capitalists are about to start manyfactories for the purpose of turning out boiler and railroad iron, which it is claimed can be gotten out in better quality at less cost than in any other section of the country.
A reader notes Mr Broad sent a copy of Josh Billings Farmer's Alma max and says it is full of fun and well worth the money, provoking a broad grin with each line.
The Lena Presbyterian Society has finished furnishings and added a fence around its property, ready for further improvements. Residents hope for a Dakota to Lena railroad, believing a 15 mile level route could be graded cheaply. fund-raising along the line may determine construction and impact Lena’s growth. Gildbroy reports cautious optimism about the project and its local benefits.
From ruined homes comes the cry for help and a call to action. The speaker argues that trimming expenses to free funds for charity is wiser than ostentatious giving, urging self sacrifice over self pleasure and urging neighbors to forego selfish amusements to aid those facing winter frost.
The author asserts an awful cold winter is coming citing weather prophets and strange signs such as moss on trees and frogs on their heads to claim that every person will be frozen before February.
A large audience welcomed Dr. Snyder last Wednesday at the Embury Social and Literary Society. He spoke on pg s but covered chemistry, moral philosophy and theology, earning hearty applause. The next regular lecture will be by Mr. T T Abrams on Wednesday evening next Dec 27, subject Artificial Appetites. Additional literary exercises will be announced.
The eighteenth annual meeting of the Illinois State Teachers Association will be held in Dixon on December 26 to 28, 1871. The program includes discussions on high schools, intermediate and primary work, various addresses, and demonstrations of methods using class of mute students, presented by Philip G. Gillett.
A debate by High School members is set for Wednesday evening at the High School Building starting 7 o'clock. The event includes an engaging topic and other features, promising entertainment. Also reported is a subterranean lake found while sinking a well in Loami 1, boiling and bubbling several feet high at intervals, roaring like the ocean and causing earth tremors.
A wry comment notes charities cover sins but selfishness is present in many. Senator Marsh pushes to redraw state Senate districts so DeKalb and Ogle counties form one district instead of DeKalb Kendall and Grundy, reshaping representation.
Immigration into Kansas rises sharply each year and this year surpasses all previous records, according to the oldest residents who recall earlier waves. The report highlights rapid population growth driven by new arrivals and underscores the lasting impact on regional demographics and services.
Freeport Michigan receives a 215 page directory by Holland and Thorp. The edition lists 9 000 population and shows numerous local businesses including bankers grocers lawyers and physicians. The review praises the completeness accuracy and artistic publication of the Freeport Directory and urges circulation by citizens and business people.
The Brewster House logged numerous late arrivals with names and hometowns including J. K. McDonald New York H. S. Goodman Chicago J. W. Little Chicago F. Guillman Philadelphia A. C. Hopkins Chicago J. D. Mattan Amboy Ill H V. Gravesteen Beloit Wm. C. Brooks Galesburg W. Wait Porter Wis G. Carpenter Chicago F. A. Onley Milwaukee J. G. O'Neal Mr. Carroll W. E. Wright Chicago C. W. Chapman Chicago H. M. Wood New York L. B. Clark Beloit H. P. Reynolds Milwaukee J. J. Davis Milwaukee J.B. Charters Dixon A. Henning Chicago H. Scooler Chicago S. & Donnelly Chicago D. L. Thorp Chicago A. Chisholm Chicago C. D. Haven Racine Wis J. W. Addams Cedarville J. A. Bennett Kentucky H.9 Fuller Peru A. Welch Peoria Chas. Mothers Chicago HH Manny Fairport N. Harry Andrus Mendota G. P. Lyman Chicago Geo. Richardson N. Y. H. F. Hathaway Racine A. J. Barton Racine John Kahn Chicago J. B. Trumbull Chicago Lj. C. Patterson Canton Ohio P. J. Overdere Pittsburgh H. D. Blakeslee Buffalo.
The Circuit Court in session at Delhi has heard testimony since Monday in the case Cobb Blaisdell & Co versus the Illinois Central Railroad. Plaintiffs, grain merchants in Cincinnati and Cairo in 1865, allege negligence by Illinois Central officials in supplying cars, causing grain damage and $300,000 claimed damages.
The officers of J R Scroggs Lodge No 372 I O O C B Grangeville will publicly install their elected officers on January 1 1872 at the Lutheran and Reformed Church. An address on the Principles of Odd Fellowship will follow the installation.
Governor Palmer has been notified of the death of Hon. Samuel Stevenson judge of the County Court of Payette County. Mr Stevenson died suddenly on the evening of the 27th while reading a newspaper. A special election is ordered to be held January 5, 2872 to fill the vacancy.
Friday last Geo Rundlett foreman in the reaper shop injured his left hand when a grind stone malfunctioned. River&Babcock's Hall to be dedicated next Sabbath the 24th inet.
The report lists temperatures and conditions across several cities including Buffalo Rochester and others with heavy snow in places and rain in major cities. It notes warm weather in some locations and threats of unsettled conditions while advertising Freeport Journal Office book binding services and blank books made to order.
In Stephenson County Circuit Court before Judge William Brown, calendar for December term lists Common Law, Chancery, and People’s cases. Notable entries include Wesley Carey ad m r vs Thomas J. Bunker replevin with motions stricken. Rollin M. Witt vs Robert Day replevin continued. J D Diffenbrugh vs Samuel De Frain attachment default judgment. several assumpsit actions against Samuel De Frain and others with default judgments and damages assessed. Meacham & Lawver vs Jacob Reigard and Shaffer & Co. vs Emanuel Stover with varied pleadings. Benjamin Dow et al. vs Levi Thomas default judgment. McCormick & McCormick vs Geert Schipper default judgment. numerous entries of continued services, specific bills of particulars, and venue change noted for Chester KX Williams vs Thomas H. McClure. Large number of retire or examinations noted. proceedings to conclude by Friday or Saturday.
Decatup Dec 15 A brilliant wedding was held last evening at the mansion of J J Peddicord senior partner of Peddicord Barrows bank The couple were Julius Tennigenholz of Galveston Texas and Miss Belle Ped d icord eldest daughter of Peddicord and niece of Ex Governor Oglesby They left for Kentucky on the morning train.
Srerugnson County agarcunuaan logisty, Sxengrary's Offics, Fregport. The annual meeting will be held on Saturday, December 10, 1871, at 1 p.m. at the City Clerk's Office. Members are urged to attend as important business will be presented.
A Paris dispatch reports a Thursday interview between Theirs and the Orleans princes marked by tension. Theirs accused Duc d Aumale of courting generals, while the duke claimed he would seek friends advice on timing. Bourbaki said only republic or empire could restore France. The Orleans plan seeks a rapid succession move ending with Chambord king and Duc d Aumale as Lieutenant-General.
Three men Andrew Burt J L Blythe and James Thomas were arrested in Ocper Utah on December 13 for the 1866 murder of Dr J K Robinson the Sabbath school superintendent slain after being lured from bed by a false pretense. Authorities seek remaining suspects and express hope for arrests.
Terrible railroad disaster near St Marys on the Indianapolis and St Louis line as a heavy eastbound freight ran off an 80 foot embankment after rail repairs left five rails spiked down. Engineers John ONeill and fireman D Griffin were killed along with a wrecked engine tender and 14 cars including 150 hogs. A second train on the Indianapolis and Vincennes line killed a traveler at Vincennes this forenoon.
A cable report notes English merchants bought Paris stock of black gloves and jet ornaments amid the Prince of Wales illness. The Home Secretary may seek power to expel Carl Marx from the U K as police monitor Marx’s residence. An official Sandringham bulletin says the prince passed a quiet night and improves. Parliament likely to convene in February.
Bindery advertises half morroea binding for Godey Harper Atlantic and similar magazines at 2.00 per volume. Located over the Journal office in Preeport, they offer cheaper binding and claim superior style.
An event titled Pain sap Festigar is planned at Helpinger's Hall starting Wednesday and continuing until Saturday evening. Admission is 15 cents for individuals without tickets, while children accompanying parents are admitted free. Daytime admission is free for all.
A report outlines the British postal telegraph's expansion under government control. It notes cheaper inland rates, rising message totals from 128,872 in week one to over 200,000 by mid year, and wider news service reach from 306 subscribers in 144 towns to 1,106 subscribers in 865 towns. Net revenue reached £697,988 for the year, indicating strong utility for government and public use.
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