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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1872
Page
4
Advertisements and notes cover theater, lectures, rail timetables, and society events. Lingard troupe at Wilcoxons April 19, Jesse R Grant’s post office plans, Miss Lilian Edgerton’s Feb 17 lecture, and a masons ball in Rockford are listed along with rail schedules and winter weather remarks.
The Carroll County Mirror reports a large turnout at last week’s meeting canvassing rail transportation. Local towns were represented and committees were appointed as support grows for a direct rail route to Chicago. The paper notes Sechrist and Crain form a new partnership after Lemon’s retirement.
At the Common Council meeting on Monday evening a special committee was appointed to investigate street lighting and determine expenses for posts ramps and gas. Members include A J McCoy chairman and Perkins among others.
Farmers desiring corn shellers are advised to read the W G Barnes & Co announcement on page five. The message informs readers that the renowned Sandwich Shellers are now obtainable from Messrs Barnes & Co.
At this time of year many people review their policies and we highlight Farmers Insurance Company. The text commends the company as safe and dependable, noting prompt loss payments and careful handling of all business.
The anniversary celebration for Washington's birthday will be held at the Brewster House with a renowned catering team Gates & Burton, promising an elegant supper and superior entertainment. A committee of arrangements includes Pattison, Krohn, Goddard, Little, Cronkrite, Thompson, Neff, Wright, Lichtenberger, and Dr. McKim. The Freeport Social and Literary Society will present a grand program at Wilcoxson's Opera House featuring General Sheets among others, with plans for patriotic songs, readings, and speeches.
A bill introduced in Congress by Ten H. O. Burchard suggests forming a third Judicial District of the United States Court. It would draw twenty to thirty western and northern counties into four annual sessions, two at Peoria and two in Freeport or Dixon. If created, a district judge marshal attorney and two clerks would be appointed.
J N Phillips & Co open an establishment in the city to manufacture and sell Lubin's condensed perfumes. The products are praised for purity and lack of deleterious substances. Their shop is above the barber shop on Chicago Street. The Turners plan a second fancy dress ball at their hall Tuesday evening with varied program and good music.
A visiting correspondent notes the mammoth staple grocery, opposite the court house in Freeport, run by C.M. Shaffer & Son. The writer praises the firm as a strictly honest dealer and reliable local business. Document reflects a positive local business appraisal from the Davia Gazette.
The fancy dress ball at Hettinger's Hall last week by the Singerbund was a success in every detail. Mr. Wm. Wagner, leader of the singers of the Singerbund, received an elegant gold watch and chain from the society as a token of appreciation for his services.
Locals note busy streets as teams of farmers pass through town. Citizens praise the visiting farmers for their thrift and enterprise shown by their pork and other goods brought to market.
The Japanese ambassadors will lodge at the Fremont House in Chicago while in the city.
An advertisement extols Pullman Palace Car luxury on European lines and the Pullman Hotel train with Michigan Central and Great Western, Chicago to New York, offering meals, beds, and furnished drawing room travel at hotel prices. A Rockford anecdote ends with a dying man's defiant vow.
A fragment from the Racine Journal praises Gen Atkins of the Freeport Journal as a sound Republican, noting shared struggles with persecution over colored positions and mutual resolve in political fights in the Northwest. The piece emphasizes bonds formed through opposition and loyalty to the Republican cause.
The Ridott Educational Society organized January 19 1872 with teachers and patrons present. Officers included President Jas York and Secretary J D Tiritton. Reading of the constitution, diary notes on Missouri, arithmetic on addition, debates on decimals and defective texts, readings by J W Boomhour, five minute speeches by H Poffenberger Dr Walton and N Blakeway, and adjournment to February 16 with continued discussion on reading recitations.
Supreme Court confirms lower court rulings in Winnesheik Insurance fire loss appeals and Freeport School District education funding case. Mayer bail to cover Board of Education costs. another case against Michael Cahill reversed. Remark follows about cautious handling of felons and vaccination jokes.
The next session of the Dixon District Conference of the MEN Church will be held in Oregon during the second week in April.
A summary of numerous transfers listed in an 1872 issue showing private real estate sales around FatePont Lake Orrtos. The report names buyers and large totals, including Henry Schreckengost and Jerome Russell, with dozens of parcels and acres traded, reflecting a busy land market and a firm offering of abstracts and land services.
In a county town trial a Justice let the defense plead first after the prosecution claimed the case. The writer questions the order and mocks the attorney for not presenting the state's side first, quipping a patent for originality in such conduct.
The Damascus Farmers' Club reports its annual election results with Stout stepping down from the presidency. I B Churchill elected president, Stout vice president. E Hathaway re elected recording secretary. N J Smith elected treasurer. Alda V Flansburg named corresponding secretary. Executive committee comprises Win Albright J M Phillips and James Murdaugh. Vocal music by Misses and Mr. Fisher of Dakota enhances the meeting.
The Northern county teachers met at the Orangeville M E Church with J F Kleckner chairing and C A Cadwell secretary. The day included devotionals, arithmetic and grammar exercises, geography sketches, orthography discussion, writing remarks, and history notes. A list of present teachers is provided and the institute was deemed a pleasant, successful day with thanks to Orangeville citizens.
The Musical Convention at the M E Church ran Monday to Friday despite bad weather. Prof E D Leland led the exercises with notable teaching skill. A large crowd filled the church for the concert featuring many pieces and a touching duet by two blind young ladies. The event closed with a spirited farewell song as attendees left in good humor. A fire at Mr James Smith’s home Monday night was quickly controlled.
The Tribune reports on a legislative measure regulating liquor sales, viewing it as a self enforcing reform that replaces costly enforcement with responsible parties. It argues the bill allows sale and drinking with accountability, aims to curb saloon abuses, reduce saloons, and appeal to temperance supporters while urging activists to support and sustain the act.
The Sentinel reports Ferguson boys and Harper locating the biggest opening in Warren mineral diggings on Charles Boone's land. Discovered fifty feet from surface, it is valued at about 9 million pounds of mineral once pumping begins.
Of the thirty seven states and ten territories all but ten have appointed their Commissioners to the Centennial of Independence at Philadelphia in 1876. By an ordinance of the city of Philadelphia the Commissioners are requested to meet in that city on the 4th of March and $25 are appropriated for expenses.
A Buffalo express derailed near Rockport, Lehigh Valley Railroad, after a rail broke. Eight killed and eighteen injured, including Professor Lewis Pratorius and Judge Dannalow. Affected families in North Carolina and nearby communities mourn the loss. two coaches were involved and the last coach passed over a victim.
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