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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1867
Page
2
A heartfelt Christmas message urges Americans, especially in the West, to honor holidays amid commerce and busyness. It laments shrinking Thanksgivings, calls for family gatherings, prayers, and generosity, and ends with a wish for a merry Christmas to all readers.
The Carroll County Gazette and Lanark Banner feud over the removal of Mr. Howlett from U. S. Assessor. The Banner accuses him of charges, but the writer defends Howlett as a capable, loyal official who acted to correct false property and income returns, calling the removal effort mere spite.
Special Correspondance describes Santa Fe as adobe built with flat roofs and one story houses, Pueblo towers, and a plaza center. Notes Fort Marcy, 7000 residents, and rich resources from gold to coal. urges railroad aid via Union Pacific Western expansion through New Mexico and Arizona to the Pacific.
From Our Special Correspondent. On Darville December 17 1867 Ep Journal reports a debating session among young men on whether Prohibitory Law promotes temperance. The affirmative speakers included Deppen Stout and Jones with Barber Dutch and Templeton negative. The vote favored the negative. Ladies attended, showing interest, and organizers plan to continue weekly debates to foster future prominence.
The Western Rural weekly enters its sixth volume January 1 1868 with strong Western support and premiums to grow to 50 000 subscribers. Two edition plan serves Chicago and Detroit with wide rural and family content plus market reports and a children’s corner. Subscriptions $2.50 yearly or $2.10 clubs. existing 1867 issues gratis. Address H N F Lewis Publisher Western Rural Chicago or Detroit.
An American whaler reports discovery of a new landmass named Arangell's Land near the North Pole. Described as mountainous with a volcano, snow-free in parts and with vegetation visible. The region appears to be American territory by discovery and will become part of Uncle Sam's domain.
Gov Swan acted to purge seven officers from companies D E and G of the eighth Maryland National Guard after a review found gross insubordination for cheering for Congress. The governor says he cannot rely on them in a coup d etat and removed them from service.
The piece argues Southern Democrats view recent northern Democratic victories as like Bull Run: pleasant to win but not useful. It predicts future success in 1868 with Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Five Forks, and Appomattox for the Democratic side.
The Freeport Journal announces club rates for Harpers Magazine Weekly Harbors Beeak and other periodicals. Subscriptions must be paid in advance for 1868, only to current Freeport Journal subscribers, and no new subscriptions accepted after January 1, 1868.
Colonel Capron proves an efficient Commissioner of Agriculture. The bureau formerly under Isaac Newton is set to cost less and serve farmers better. Orders abolishing the government seed store gain Congressional approval. Retrenchment, begun by Grant, spreads. A separate notice lists a December 31 legal lottery with a $230,650 prize pool and a $50,000 grand prize plus smaller tickets. Communications confidential. Purchase Post Office money orders in Cincinnati for Murray Eppy & Co. Covington Ky.
Our holiday supplement presents items of interest and is offered as a holiday present. It notes the considerable labor and financial outlay to publish a first-class paper and appeals to readers to compare with other papers of similar size to judge merit and patronage.
Our prospectus shows a strong push to secure competent correspondents in each town for the coming year. Qualified individuals should contact us promptly to receive full details on duties and our intentions, as several have already offered to serve at various points and we expect to succeed in implementing the plan.
Editorials on political topics and many local items are crowded out this week despite two supplements due to holiday pressure. The paper hopes for relief after the holidays in the next one or two weeks.
The Panorama of New York City exhibits at the old Presbyterian Church offer a last appearance this Wednesday afternoon and evening with 8 and 7 oclock showings. Admission is 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children in the afternoon, 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children in the evening. Take your family to see it.
A grand masquerade ball will be hosted by the Turner's Society at Fry's Hall on Monday evening February 3. Arrangements include a supply of new and elegant costumes for the occasion.
From the Bulletin report, a young lad named William Mengedoht broke his arm after a violent skating fall. The injury is not believed to be serious as of now.
Evergreen Lodge No. 170 A F and A M held its annual election Monday evening. Elected were G. P. Kingsley W M Geo Renn 8 W Jacob Hartman J W BL Cronkrite Treasurer My V Brown Secretary Loyi Martin Tyler.
In a vintage notice, Wm. McHenry promotes making photographs on handkerchiefs and various fabrics, plus metal and household items. He claims revived interest after past flaws with likenesses, inviting patrons to verify his long-standing studio presence.
The new Hettinger hall hosted its first public event for the German School. The space impressed with gas lighting and strong acoustics, a long supper room with cook area, and a gallery staircase. Dancers in the evening filled the hall as coffee and conviviality flowed.
The Toledo Blade announces a nine column weekly edition known as Nasby’s paper. It will publish Nasby letters and sketches and introduce a major new story, World’s Breed Stage, by Wm. Wirt Sikes. Subscriptions for 1868 cost $2.00 to Toledo, Ohio.
The December issue of this well known publication from Root & Cady is praised as the only Western edition of its kind. Each issue contains eight pages of new music written for the magazine. Subscriptions are 60 cents a year, lower for clubs, address Chicago.
The Board of Supervisors ordered the iron bridge built in September, now completed. It is described as the handsomest and most substantial structure of its kind in the region. Built by A B Coe of Bloomington, the Cleveland manufactured King's patent bridge cost $1,000.
Appointed officers for the ensuing year include A A Crary D W J McKim J N F Prentice J M Bailey and S McCall as organist as listed for M R Thompson Lodge No 381 A F and A M Unknown office ranks noted with initials
A Masonic Festival and public installation of officers of For eston Lodge No. 413 A F and A M occurs Friday evening. Hon J M Bajilay of this city is announced to deliver an address at the event.
The officers elected by the orders of Masonry in this city will be installed at Masonic Hall on St John’s day December 27, Friday next. The event will take place in the evening with the usual ceremonies and public attendance encouraged.
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