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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1873
Page
2
A collage of holiday advisories and small items from Whiteside and surrounding counties. Mentions Major Lawyer visiting St Louis, John Owens appearing next Tuesday, local court divorce cases, straw sales, weather, rail news, and community notices including a church sociable and theater plans.
Our city closes for a two week holiday. Prof. Snyder praised as faithful and capable principal. High School offers higher study options with strong Latin Greek and science courses. Supt. Snyder and staff credited for excellent standards. High School course of study outlined for ensuing year across English German Latin Greek philosophy botany chemistry geometry.
Lena notes record cold from 12 to 80 degrees below zero, churchgoers stay near firesides as Sunday brings two small blazes in Weaver's block and Hall home. Fire damage appears minimal but warns of dry wells and future protection needs. Local churches plan Christmas events and a sleigh ride with concerts and entertainments through December 30th.
The church foundation stone laid six months ago was dedicated last Sunday by Bishop Foley despite cold weather. A large, devout crowd attended a simple service with acolytes and priests, ending with a solemn rite of sprinkling. The bishop spoke on enduring faith and urged debt clearance as the church serves God for generations. Sermon followed by Mass with pastors and visiting clergy. The Chicago Journal engine breakdown noted with humor.
Circuit Clerk Aaron W Hall and County Clerk George Thompson report their offices in the pew Court House are fitted in an elegant style. Books are stored unmarred and uninsured for years, with a neat convenient arrangement praised for its conveniency and elegance, reflecting well on local governance.
The Lanark Gazette reports Rev Jonathan Merriam a longtime Lanark resident died suddenly from paralysis of the lungs on Friday morning last week. He was forty six and leaves a wife and several children. He served with the American Bible Society and earlier preached for the Baptist society in Lanark.
Tuesday morning the mercury plunged to 80 degrees below zero in the city, an extraordinary low that stunned residents and disrupted daily life as thermometers failed to register.
The city Masonic bodies plan a public installation of officers on December 27, 1873. Installation at Masonic Hall at 8 p.m., followed by a banquet at Brewster House at 10 p.m. All Fraternity members and families are invited to witness the ceremonies and enjoy the banquet. Brethren Companions and Sir Knights of nearby jurisdictions are welcome. By order of Committee.
The annual communications of Ex celsior Lodge No.97 Hever Green Lodge No.180 Moses R. Thompson Lodge No.881 Freeport Chapter No.28 Royal Arch Masonry Freeport Council No.39 Royal Super Excellent and Select Masters and Freeport Commandery No.7 Knights Templar elected officers for the coming Masonic year. Names include Perkins Hutchison Waddell Krohn Lott Moore Gates Warner Bongye Wright Kingsley Whiteside Yount Padmore McCall Lerch McKim Little Cahill Best Best Warner Lott Sanborn Buckman Waddell Young and others. The piece closes with a Christmas reflection urging care for children and memory of a happy childhood.
We announce the death of Dr. N. D. Beebe who passed away Sunday about one o'clock after a short illness. He moved to Freeport from Warren to Daviess county two years ago and had many friends in the community.
Evanston College professor visiting city supplied pulpit at First M. B. Church Sunday evening. Large audience attended. Mrs. Scott-Siddons had been winning favor of Davenport residents through skating.
Summary of attendance figures across multiple schools in Freeport area. Includes No. pupils enrolled, average belonging, daily attendance, absences, tardinesses, and percentages of attendance and punctuality. Highlights note 2nd Ward and Union School as leaders. next term starts Monday in January.
Monthly school statistics show 19 days in session with 93 enrolled pupils and an average belonging of 78.2. Daily attendance averaged 74.6 with 185 half days and tardinesses at 5 percent. Attendance punctuality measured at 98.1 percent. W Moors, Principal.
Report from Cedarville School for the month ending December 20, 1872 shows 74 enrolled, 73 below, 68 average belongers, 60.7 average daily attendance, 0.88 attendance rate, and 97 percent punctuality. There were 2 neither absent nor tardy and 14 tardies. Principal J. H. Pass.
Report of the Dakota Public Sceq the month ending Dec 20 shows 106 pupils enrolled with 98 present, average attendance 77, 19 days taught, 116 days lost by absence, 67 illnesses. Rock Grove village records 70 pupils enrolled, average attendance 54, tardiness 5, 14 days absent, 18 neither nor tardy. Jacob Dorn coal driver for M blurred by cold last Saturday, rendered unconscious for two hours, saved by medical aid.
notices announce the famed actor John Owens appearing with a full company at Wilcoxon Opera House in Freeport. The tour promises a rare opportunity with sold out seating and extensive audience acclaim. A Pullman Palace car service between Paris and Vienna is noted, and political references appear unrelated to the show.
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