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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1881
Page
6
Town items report visitors from Chicago and Springfield, church meetings at Salem Church, baptisms, and a note on rheumatic fever. Telephones appear in homes and stores. Dignitaries and locals frequent the area, with births, deaths, and a parade of small-town happenings.
Dr Snowden of Shannon Wisconsin will lecture in Davis on Thursday and Friday evenings on From Adam to Grant and Dangers of sitting on store boxes and walkways Meetings at the First M E Church every evening this week except Saturday Rev C Stire a noted member of Rock River Conference will assist the pastor All are invited Union services were held Sunday at First Presbyterian Rev Dr Cooley preached Rev Dr Dewitt unable to reach Freeport before next Friday due to sickness Archbishop Feehan installation at Chicago Easter arrival of pallium Odd Fellows anniversary Rochelle April 26 Judge Bailey to speak Anniversary marks 1819 founding of the order Cedarville Hall hosts Teachers Institute February 19 Cedarville Orangeville Davis Dakota Lena teachers to attend Supt Krape to speak All are invited
Mr J C Meinzer died at his Davis residence on the 1st inst after a lingering illness. He lived on a Winnebago county farm for years before retiring to Davis in autumn 187?. He was highly respected. Rev H D Jenkins was called east by a relative’s illness and will miss services for a time. His pulpit will be supplied and neighboring pastors cover union revival meetings until his return.
The Davis Review announced its closure last week and urged quiet self reliance over costly public schemes. A wave of horse thefts unsettles farmers within fifty miles of Freeport, with twelve stolen in a month. two horses vanished from this county, no trace found yet. Citizens are urged to form self protection groups to aid in catching the culprits. Miss Bertha Krohn and Mr Henry J Strong of Louisville Ky wed at the bride’s home with Rev Dr Wise officiating. The couple’s reception at Brewster House followed a lavish dinner and numerous gifts. They plan trips to New York and Washington before moving to Louisville.
Mr R E Odell of East Dubuque in Freeport on business with machinists Taggart and Stover. Regular City Council meeting held with Alderman Wagner chairing in Mayor Crenkrite’s absence. Others include Thon E B Warner a candidate for Revenue Collector. Community events report a February informal party hosted by Miss Clemma Ruland and a Temperance Hall gathering led by I E Brown of the State Association.
Prof. J W Troger started the Freeport Seminary in the city about six months ago. The institution ended Friday after the second quarter due to limited patronage. Prof Walz announced the resignation on behalf of the teachers, expressing sorrow and responsibility. The principal accepted the resignations, noting the work’s quality but financial demands were unmet.
A sad accident on the Illinois Central Railway near the syrup factory on Saturday killed W F Vertrees of Amboy a 25 year old brakesman. He fell between moving cars and his body was found with severe injuries. Coroner Hillebrand led the inquest. initial verdict exonerated the railroad, but later jurors retracted and will reexamine. Witnesses summoned. examination likely this week.
The community recalls William Smythe born Oct 22 1789 in Dauphin County Penn. A former civil engineer, later a church elder, he moved to Freeport in 1863. Known for kindness and wisdom, he faced illness with scripture and Greek New Testament readings. He leaves wife Nancy and five married children. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church drew large attendance.
The Journal reports the death on Friday morning of Eva Grove four years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Grove of Lincoln Avenue. Despite initial diphtheritic symptoms easing, lung and airway complications proved fatal. Funeral was Sunday at 2:30 pm with Rev Dr Cooley officiating. The community offers sympathy to grieving parents.
John Stout of Erin Stephenson County Illinois died after a brief paralysis illness at age seventy six. Born September 23 1805 in Berks County Pennsylvania he lived a long life moving with his family to Union County and Centre County before settling in Erin in 1848. He married Sarah Kryder in 1833 and remained a Lutheran. He leaves a wife and three sons and was mourned by a large circle of friends with an interment sermon by P Gheen and Henry Sowers from Philippians. An advertisement for Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup followed.
For rent notice announcing a Hallett, Davis and Co piano available. Inquiries directed to the office for particulars and terms.
Advertisement seeks a capable kitchen girl for a small family. Enquiries should be directed to this office for details and arrangements.
Oysters arriving daily from Baltimore will be sold in Chicago at wholesale prices. C O D terms offered at the store.
Agents and canvassers can earn from 25 to 30 dollars per week selling goods for E. G. Rideout & Co. at 10 Bar Clay Street New York. Send for catalogue and terms.
A Springfield Ohio man Thomas Holwager writes from Freeport Illinois Feb 4 1881 praising Dr Hite brand of Freeport for curing his skin disease in two weeks after failing with other doctors. He invites inquiries at the Pennsylvania House and signs respectfully.
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