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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1874
Page
4
March events fill Freeport columns with theater by the Caroline Richings Barnard Troupe, social notices, and lectures. Local commerce expands as Freeport’s brick works, lumber yards, and a planned watch factory reflect growth, while weather, public cares, and community misadventures color daily life.
A social party held last Tuesday evening at Hettinger's Hall drew about forty couples despite bad weather. Guests praised the management, especially Mr J. Du Four as general manager and Mr J. H. Hiller as floor manager, and urged continued events with invitations extended to ladies.
William Featherby a longtime Freeport resident died suddenly at his west Webster street home on Thursday morning January 29 1874 aged 44. Born in England he settled here years ago and had suffered a prior illness but recovered with Dr Babcock’s care. Known as Billy to friends, he left a legacy of goodwill and leaves many mourners in Freeport and nearby areas.
A Freeport meeting at Villa Park Hotel in Denver features social dancing and comic reminiscences told by William Sechrist and others. A tale of a Michigan thief in Indiana leads to a staged arrest, identification by Barney and Sheriff Brown, and a Chicago transport with a $100 reward.
Public notice announces the sale of Mark Twain’s The Gilded Age at O G Santorn’s book store. The notice promotes availability and invites readers to visit the shop for purchase.
Mayor Krohn asks citizens at the spring city election to decide on creating a new larger burial ground. The old cemetery is full and space must be found, with proposals for adjoining or entirely new grounds. It urges timely discussion and plans for expansive lots, wide streets, grading, and tree planting before use.
The piece argues roosters are fighters with little care for domestic duties and notes hens join in social displays. It compares rooster behavior to male humans, highlighting crowing, strutting, and occasional worm gathering while hens participate in the pecking order and share in attention.
For once fashion and physicians are in harmony with warm winter jackets woolen and fur wraps flannels and stout boots. The Stevenson street belle with a delicate face and high bred air steps down in the morning warmly dressed in water proof and chinchilla wearing shoes as thick as her brother's. A girl of sixteen would have worn such shoes only for Bridget years ago.
Mr and Mrs J B Snyder, long time Freeport residents, marked their thirtieth wedding anniversary with a surprise party last Saturday. About forty friends attended, each family contributing a supper later enjoyed by all. The evening featured lively conversation and games, making the celebration a happy memory for the couple.
A large supply of brick suitable for all building purposes is offered by Freeport Brick Co. Buyers are directed to leave all orders with Chas Goodhue at Sanborn's book store for handling.
Several messages from friends in adjoining towns must wait until next week. A flattering statement of the German Insurance Company of this city is also crowded out.
Walter claims a new method to tie a bow knot that stays in place and tightens itself. He asserts the knot remains secure at the first tie and then automatically tightens the second, promising a reliable neckwear solution.
A nameless old bachelor in town muses on marriage versus bachelorhood. He cites statistics claiming married people are generally merrier and more prudent. The exchange ends with the man exiting, reflecting on wedlock.
Mr Upton Cahi who has acted as clerk for Mr F Bartlett in Freeport for pay years leaves Tuesday for Kearney Nebraska to start his own business. He laments parting from acquaintances in Freeport but feels compelled to move and faces a new field of labor with best wishes from friends.
City revival efforts by Revs Lathrop and Byers at Embury and Salem Churches report nightly sessions and growing membership. First M E Church has seen about a hundred conversions with a special Sabbath School and notable recent additions. Twenty five new converts joined last Sunday and more are expected, as long as interest remains and leaders persevere.
The article reviews Candlemas day customs in Roman Catholic and Anglo traditions and cites German proverbs about the weather. It notes beliefs that a bright Candlemas predicts a sunny, mild remainder of winter, while clouds or a shadow omen suggest persistent winter. It compares the groundhog to the American marmot and forecasts frost and a lively summer season.
Lectures to be presented in Preface Neys lectures illustrate general interest topics with large maps. The Great Surface Features our Country will be shown in the evening. Lectures are under the auspices of the Reading Table of High School.
The People’s Butter and Egg Depot at Corner Stephenson and Chicago Street, operated by Jous Sisson, formerly with Geo. Ruster, announces it will pay market price for butter, eggs, and produce in general.
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