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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1873
Page
8
A jumble of notes reports on diverse topics from a Rochester Minnesota buckwheat festival to a lead vein strike in Quincy Illinois. Mentions a royal arch Masons chapter for Rochelle, a bond figure for Illinois officials, and various local curiosities. Stray items reference Olympia like Olive Logan at the Opera House and Bishopric tidbits.
After a trial period many residents of Ma Coupin County express discontent with the current township organization and push to revert to the former system of local government and administration.
Kane county Senator Canfield has introduced a State Senate bill to abolish minority representation. The item expresses hope it passes both Houses. A professor cites a curious claim about endurance, noting some men would complain without a full mince pie at each meal.
A Fredrick era notice notes unusual demand for the Freeport Journal after an article on a starch factory, with copies sent to manufacturers and capitalists. The piece hints Daniel as a reporter, cites a biblical remark, and mentions rail accidents on western lines with few lives lost.
Last Wednesday evening at Wilcoxon Opera House the Old Folks' Concert drew strong turnout and net receipts of 175 dollars for a worthy cause. The Young American Band earned praise for fine playing and the event was a commendable financial success.
A Bloomington Pantagraph late-issue report describes arranging a court room to reduce echoes. Wires stretched at measured heights and intervals improved sound clarity, letting speakers and jurors hear words clearly from all areas. The method, tested by observer Ewing, used three or four wires crossing the room and was deemed a success, prompting wonder if similar use could aid the new Court House.
Rev James A Reed of Springfield Illinois will deliver an intensely interesting lecture titled Latter Life and Religious Sentiments of Abraham Lincoln at Wilcoxon Opera House soon. A Washington showing drew high press praise describing the lecture as able and exhaustive and worthy of publication.
On Saturday last Mr. Horace Tarbox received upwards of two tons of buffalo meat from Sidney Nebraska. It caused a sensation with many people enjoying portions for breakfast over several mornings. The meat was tender juicy and toothsome and sold for six cents a pound.
Olive Logan captivates listeners with humor and practical insight on achievement. The writer lauds her as a deft delineator of eccentric characters and praises her blend of wit and common sense in explaining how successful people attain their goals.
The Ladies Parish Aid Society of Zion Church returns thanks to friends who lent aid in the recent concert. Gratitude goes to those who contributed by voice or instrument, to Pelton and Pomeroy for piano use, to the Young American Band, and to the generous public for their support and success. By order of the Society.
An 1860s notice from a local saloon keeper calls on women to leave a note at the Post Office Box 27 if they do not want their husbands to visit the establishment for drinking. He vows to uphold the law and urges the public to act.
William Forbes of two miles north of Franklin Grove suffered a hand injury January 15 in a feed mill. The severe wound required amputation just below the elbow, but despite treatment he died January 22.
W Scott Agney announces he has purchased his partner Mr Bright's interest and will operate the business alone from the former office location. The move signals a full continuation of services under Agney's sole management with best wishes for success.
Olive Logan delivers an eloquent lecture praising concentration and single purpose as keys to success. She blends wit and anecdotes about advice givers and long-winded mentors, urging all ages to pursue an aim in life. Notable attendees include Mrs. Judge Roosevelt and Dr. Deems in a refined Fifth Avenue setting.
A German man is swindled at a depot after lending $160 to a stranger who offered a secured check of $1,800 from a Davenport bank that had no funds. Another passerby cashed a suspect check at a bank on a street steps but the funds were never available the next day. The article notes increased weekly incidents and urges caution.
The Quarterly Missionary Concert of the First M E S Church was held last sabbath evening with aisles filled. Choir, school, solos, essays, declamations and a pastor’s address featured. Mrs. Kleckner’s singing and essay were praised. The collection totaled 75 dollars, a record for the school.
HW Wise, staying with Gen. Schofield’s family in Oakland, praises the country, people, and climate. He notes improving health and hopes to return home in May, inviting friends to hear his favorable observations of the Pacific coast.
The Lanayk Gazette warns subscribers that lending this paper is forbidden and extends similar restrictions to lending any infected article such as smallpox clothing. The notice emphasizes prohibition to curb contagion and preserve public health.
Bloomington seeks moral renewal as famed revivalist Rev. Mr. Hammond leads a brief campaign to guide the erring citizens toward virtue and peace.
Dr. Fowler delivered his lecture on the Coming Woman last Friday night. Opinions are varied on its merits and a full review is published elsewhere.
Olive Logan presents Successful People at the Opera Mouse with reserved seats at Kinmert Burrell's, starting Monday morning 10th inst.
Dr Fowler President of Northwestern University lectured last Friday at Wilcoxon Opera House on The Coming Woman. He mocked the laboring class, predicted a change with women voting, and criticized the press. The report finds his science of classification off and says he dwelling in imagination rather than practical life.
A Teachers Institute will be held at the Yellow Creek School House twelve miles west of Freeport on Saturday Feb 8 1873. Those attending are asked to bring their dinners and all interested in education matters are invited.
The article details weeklong religious gatherings between Lutheran and Presbyterian groups led by pastors too unwell to attend. It describes disturbances from so called spirits stirring in town, the Star newspaper's disputed communications, and debates over spiritual manifestations, with shore notes on the West Point Insurance Company and local officers.
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