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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1871
Page
7
The Wyoming Legislature, split along party lines, repealed woman suffrage with Governor Campbell vetoing but likely overridden. Observers note the move may dampen broader reform efforts, as conservatives gain momentum and questions arise about the durability of suffrage once granted.
The New York Sum reports Mrs. Garvey wife of a plasterer arrived from Switzerland last week and says her husband will disclose knowledge of ring frauds if not prosecuted. She implies Mayor Hall Sweeny and Keary Smith would be implicated and notes Charles O’Connor has not replied.
A German laborer living at 136 Brown Street shot himself yesterday afternoon, leaving a widow and three young children. After writing two letters, he killed himself. the widow, shocked and bedridden for weeks, teetered on madness upon discovering the scene. The letters indicated hardship and a hope his wife would care for the children and teach Christian principles.
A destructive fire in Appleton, Ilovavnen, on December 14 gutted three businesses on the south block, including a saloon, a harness shop, and a meat market, with losses estimated at fifteen thousand dollars. The incident is reported by a special News dispatch from Appleton.
Senator John Tincher, 1821 born Indiana, long Illinois resident from Danville, former banker and legislator, dies at 6:30 PM after illness. He served in House sessions 1865 67 69 and helped frame Illinois Constitution. Survived by wife, son, daughter. Senate and House to assemble at 8:30 AM to escort the remains to Danville.
A Columbia report states government witnesses accuse Legann Foster and Mitchell of conspiring against the government. They detail Ku Klux secrets in South Carolina and recount seven raids with rapine, negro whipping, and brutality.
A Alexandria report details seventy five Algerian pilgrims drowning near the outer harbor on their way to Mecca after consular protests delayed landing. They were taken ashore by lighter and a second vessel struck the lighter, causing its sinking. all aboard perished. The disaster aroused little local sensation.
Two marriage notices list weddings in December 1871. Bartlett SyphEv Ssrring of Winn e bags Illinois wed Mrs THUBDDIE BARRETT at the bride’s father’s residence in Winnebags Ill. Also Heard H and Luann S GaThirr married December 15 1871 at the bride’s father’s house in Freeport Illinois.
Readable fragments show a list of remaining Andaime Freeport items and notes from December. The brief itemization lacks full context but signals ongoing cataloging and references to Freeport and Andaime.
Freeport market rates dated December 19 1871 show No 1 Wheat per bushel at 90 cents Rye 70 cents Oats 60 cents Barley 60 cents Butter 25 cents Cheese 12 cents per dozen Potatoes 40 cents per bushel Apples 10 cents per 100 pounds Beef live per cwt Pork live per cwt Chickens per dozen Turkeys etc Include flour and meal prices alongside hay and fodder items. Wood and timber prices listed with various board feet measurements and stock boards.
The Chicago market notes quiet spring wheat trade with bids at $1. Wal 2 cash or seller December. Prices for Minnesota spring extras and spring superfine brands listed. Livestock: live hogs sold at $176 4 for common, $110 4 25 for fair to good. beef cattle at $230 for Texan steers, $125 for good to choice, $8 75 for extra premium beeves.
The Academy of Design in Chicago announces a Freeport branch over McHenry's Art Gallery starting January, offering courses in water color India ink crayon drawing castor figures and photographic finishing. Scholars may enroll at any time with affordable prices.
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