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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1878
Page
4
Local items report Salem Sabbath School Christmas tree plans and a banquet of social events. Notables include James Shaw, Beloit College students, and Irving Academy visitors. Real estate transfers total 11288 dollars. Court actions span guardianship bond, theft fines, and a murder trial update amid festive season remarks.
Eleven young ladies from ML Carroll Sambary registered at Brewster House on Thursday. They were en route to their homes to spend the Christmas to New Year holiday interval.
Florenoy December 18 1878 letter notes Mr Wright of Anrlem deposits corn ears for competition. The writer cites six ears of Yellow Dent weighing 8 pounds with about 22 rows and 6626 kernels and mentions another ear from Ubut with 36 rows and 1800 kernels.
The Orangeville schools report for the month ending December 19 shows pupil counts and attendance, listing pupils who were never absent or tardy. Wild game news notes a sleigh load of seven deer and a 400 pound bear bagged by a Harlem hunter, with further hunting in Clark and Eau Claire counties.
Progress toward the Syrup Factory by Veillers Jayne Co. includes a 30 by 60 by 34 foot pane black building, a 130 foot brick chimney, and an 18 foot square foundation. A 15 foot diameter well will supply water from Yellow Creek, with 25,000 dollars in additions and repairs, requiring 30 to 40 workers and three teams. Capital needed at startup is at least 100,000 dollars.
In Freeport, George Ruston began as a butter and egg dealer in 1802. He reports buying over 40 000 dozen eggs since November, averaging 15 000 to 18 000 dozen monthly, and shipping 600 000 pounds of butter in 1878 from 10 to 15 thousand tubs. He bought butter between four and fifty five cents per pound and sold it between five and sixty five cents. eggs ranged from four cents to fifty five cents per dozen. Major shipments went to New York City and St Louis with extended sales to Boston Philadelphia Vicksburg and Memphis. Editorial comment is unnecessary as figures alone speak to his growth.
Reports note Christmas trees at Bin bury and Luthern Churches Tuesday evening. New officers of the Chapter and Blue Lodge installed. Hir Goodhue granted a change of venue. trial set in Rockford. Osborn accident near Florence. his daughter injured. City license dispute over show licenses and comp tickets questioned.
Prominent speedsters in recent test runs include Prairie Lily and Bashaw with 8. F. Taylor and Roan Harry by O. E. Rone astists. Others such as Matt Kirkwood, Walford Z., Minnie Clay, Lady M., and the Morrell mare of W. P. Emmett headline the field among many awaiting their first recorded success this sleighing season.
Last Thursday a Lena surprise party gathered at Mr. Lewis Andrews residence four miles west of Lena for a cheerful house warming. Deacon Wm. Andrews from Cleveland joined, along with Gen. Waite and wife and other locals. The group arrived by sleighs and enjoyed an evening of good company and hospitality.
The ceremony of John Oyler and Augusta E. Boardman occurred December 18 at J. J. Hazelton's residence in Independence Iowa. Rev H. Young officiated. couple left for Freeport as husband and wife. Mrs. Oyler is a noted musician in Independence and Postville social circles. The Postville Review notes the warm wishes for the couple.
In Freeport a wedding unites John G. and José Gusale with her described as a bright figure in society church and music class. The groom is a well known young man liked by many friends who offer best wishes for their future happiness.
The column lists officers for Excelsior No 97 Evergreen No 170 Thompson Lodge No 381 Freeport Chapter No 23 Freeport Commandery No 7 and notes the Winter Term of Northern Minor College with detailed fees and faculty. Also includes holiday sale notices and a marriage notice for Henry Meigman and Sophia Rodemier.
An advertised salve promises relief for Cu Bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands and skin issues. The claim notes guaranteed satisfaction with a 26 cent price per box and lists Emmert & Burrell as the sellers.
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