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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1881
Page
4
An 1880s announcement promises time from now until January 1, 1882 for arrears payers and a year in advance. New subscribers paying for a year receive credit to January 1, 1883. A special deal includes Freeport Journal and Weekly Inter Ocean for one.
Malignant diphtheria is raging among the children in Rockford. Richard J. Tompkins has been re appointed postmaster at Mt. Carroll. The INTER OCEAN and JOURNAL offer subscriptions with a bonus horse book for advance yearly payments.
Sam Lucas now occupies a new residence on upper Stephenson street. John Sommers, previously of this city, died in San Diego California on the 24th alt of heart disease. Embury Church Sunday School to stage entertaining Christmas exercises. Library rooms open three to four oclock next Saturday afternoon. Centennial Lodge Dramatic Club invited to repeat Above the Clouds at Davis. Mrs Robert H Wiles and son left last Friday for a several weeks visit to Boston.
In Uncle Tom, Judge Eustace presiding in the Circuit Court this week and Judge Brown presiding at Rockford. Mr. C. S. Sanford, formerly of Lena, died at his Rockford residence on the 9th inst of typhoid fever. Our Board ordered vaccination for all attending children. Sam Lucas and double Uncle Tom’s Cabin at the Opera House tomorrow night. Galena reports smallpox with quarantine in place. no spread expected.
At Opera House Mr Gage of Stockton purchased the residence and seven lots owned by P Kerlin in Lena for 1400 dollars. Kerlin plans moving to Nebraska in spring. Holmes of Waddams lost three cows suspected poisoned by smut in corn. A Winslow farmer lost five cows similarly. Wm Trafford, 57, killed in a Savanna mill after clothes entangled in a cog wheel. First M E Church Sabbath school plans a missionary concert Christmas evening to fund a steam yacht for Yangtse River work.
John H. Addams Lodge No 25 of the Ancient Order United Workmen held a banquet at the Pennsylvania House with visitors from Rockford. Sam Lucas, famed comedian and actor, will star in Uncle Tom's Cabin and perform comic sketches tomorrow. Station Keeper John Rodemeier advances engine-house and calaboose improvements. M R B Thompson Lodge A F and A M elected officers at its annual communication: W M F C Winslow, S W A W Greene, J W H W Dexter, Treasurer C E Scott, Secretary D B Breed.
Mr R H Scofield of Brockport N Y visits the city while W W Lowig editor of the Luna Star calls at the Journal office. Dr J A Brenneman pays his thirty first annual subscription and J F Jackson renews to 1883. W J Martin of Orangeville and F Hoffmeister of Rock Grove share travels. H P Winchell and Jacob Behringer drop by, and Rev G E Hiller of Galena visits. C H Musser in Grundy Center Iowa plans to bring Henney Eclipse buggies home. G W Barber of Cedarville shows improvement from sciatica. A V Richards editor travels to Omaha and meets W A Richards of Colorado Springs. W A’s health improves in Colorado. S W McKee of Humbolt Iowa passes through after Chicago hog shipments. First M E Sunday School announces a concert with Jennie E Davy. Clifton House on Chicago street opens with Youngs as hosts and Cal Spellman at the office. A C M St P freight wreck at Thomson injures depot staff. Funeral for Mrs Joseph Davidson proceeds to Mt Pleasant. Dr Richardson and daughter go to Dubuque for holidays. Mr and Mrs J Stites head to Pennsylvania. General health listed good. date December 18 1881.
Circuit Court convened in this city Monday December 12 Judge Brown presiding. Demurrer in Geo Change vs Geo Kennedy et al Highway Commissioners of Winslow was overruled. Verdict for defendant in Charles Clay vs Owen Farburn. Milo Gaylord found guilty of rape with one year imprisonment. David Bellows fined 210 dollars plus costs 258, discharged. Ozburn vs Graham verdict for plaintiff, marriage annulled by court ruling that the contract was void due to lack of consent and fear. parties never lived as husband and wife. The daughter of Webster Ozburn of Winnebago County plaintiff. defendant a Dakota resident.
A December wedding at the Grissinger home Buena Vista joined Miss Lizzie B. Hurd and Mr. Joseph W. Lauck of Dakota with Rev. B I Pugh officiating. Guests admired gifts including silver spoons lamps quilts and a clock as a modest reception followed amid winter weather and hearty fare.
Mud keeps loads from moving as Winslow enjoys a lively winter. Donations to Rev Gardner, oyster supper by the Good Templars, tea party and spelling school raise funds. Christmas plans unfold with a Turnbull Hall dance and Wright’s Hall tree. Miss Minnie Spackman weds Luther Diemer. gifts listed. Music thrives with writing and lyceum events. Literary Society debates and weekly meetings continue amid community joy.
Mr Uriah Folgate and Miss Emma Reager wed by Rev F W Stump on Thursday evening at the bride’s parents residence. Many friends attended and presented the couple with gifts. The item also notes local tax collector pressure on farmers and an upcoming Zion church Christmas program on Christmas Eve to replenish the treasury. The piece ends with a quip about the Buena Vista Republican reporter’s eye.
A local newspaper ad invites parents to form a select winter school with a seasoned teacher if fifteen or twenty scholars enroll. Full particulars available at the Journal office. The ad also promotes Pure Cider Vinegar, Boiled Cider, and a wide range of canned goods at Burrell Bros and Borrelli Bros, plus notes on language learning.
Diffenbaugh, at the C. O. D. Store, is too busy to write locals. Call and be convinced. The largest and best stock of Groceries, Candies, Nuts, Oysters and Fruits west of Chicago. 87w2.
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