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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1880
Page
4
Notices from Savanna and surrounding towns recount deaths and illnesses including Hochl’s passing after a brief illness, and the death of Miss Belle Hess in Louisville. The piece lists a flood of social visits, lectures, church events, editor changes, and society plans across Savanna, Monroe, Lena, and Chicago, with reflections on recent local characters and upcoming events.
Rev GE Mandeville of Freeport will lecture this evening Feb 11 at Thomson M E Church on Heroism in Common Life. The talk gains high praise from press and people in other locations. Attorney W Scott Agney of this city was found guilty in Chicago court of charging excessive pension fees, fined 500 dollars plus costs and jailed if unpaid. A surprise party for Miss Cora Ferris at Mrs D B Bogar’s home featured a gay gathering and graceful reception as guests arrived.
A corrected report changes a few errors in last week's summary of D B By ers sermon. It notes the reference to Joseph Cook should read that he had a throng of unimpeachable witnesses, not a theory. It also revises a quoted remark to pose Is it indeed his opinion by Ingersoll rather than the prior attribution.
Our patrons have largely paid arrears and many prepay, showing appreciation for our paper. Printing costs rose 30 to 60 percent due to the boom, forcing us to consider raising the four-NAL price to $2.00 per year and cutting non payers. For now we keep prices to give time to settle accounts.
The celebrated actress Maggie Mitchell, famed as the only Fanchon, will appear in Freeport on Tuesday the 17th. Reports from the Pittsburg Leader praise her twelve night engagement, noting packed matinees and crowding of seats. Her unique charm and natural gifts set her apart from imitators, ensuring strong audience appeal and continued public demand. Subscribe for the JOURNAL in advance.
The Goodhue case concluded with a jury verdict of not guilty on the embezzlement charge after a prior conviction. He was rearrested on remaining indictments, bail set at 3000, and he was released. The piece notes public sympathy in Rockford and includes digressive reflections on constitutional functions and broader health observations.
A party of eighteen gathered at J H Marsh home on Monday afternoon January 26 to witness the marriage of Nathan II Becker of Ft Scott Kansas and Amanda Marsh of Rock City. Rev Geo Wells of Dakota performed the ceremony. The couple left Freeport on Thursday for their new home near Ft Scott. The event was marked by generous gifts and a lavish repast.
Renowned violinist Remenyi will appear at the Opera House on Saturday the 21st for a renowned concert. The Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph praises his artistry as flawless, noting his powerful, moving delivery from Liberty Hymn to Schubert Serenade and his courteous, generous demeanor with enthusiastic audiences.
A fragment discusses ACE Systems and a debate on evolution. It references Pope and Darwin theories, claiming vital germs of life pre-exist in a dormant form shaped by Infinite Wisdom. The passage mentions that development depends on air, moisture, heat, food, and light, noting it is not a primary Germanic creation.
January 1880 school report for Freeport detailing status under Superintendent C Cras Sny der. Records cover enrollment attendance and notable activities for the month.
A rustic mock advertisement mocks a Western innkeeper warnings about its hazards for visitors. The text parodies local criticism of the Iowa State Register and political bias, contrasting garbled speech with sharper commentary on journalism.
Not long since a friend purchased one of the well known McCammon Pianos and after trial of several weeks would not exchange it for any instrument in the market. For sale by F. W. Brainerd, 108 Stephenson St.
Gilt Edge markets a butter-making powder that makes July August and winter butter equal to June. grocers pay 3 to 5 cents more per pound. It guarantees harmless use, raises production 6 to 10 percent, and halves churning time. Sold by druggists grocers and general stores with a stamp offer to butter-makers. Butler Improvement Co Buffalo N Y. A playful note contrasts a base change with a small boy being spanked.
Maria Wieland in Orangeville dated February 4 1880 forbids all persons to harbor deal with or trust her minor son Wim F Wieland and states she will not be responsible for any of his contracts or debts. Also an advertisement promotes Higgins Liverpool Dairy Salt and butter products at Rus ton's Butter Depot with a note on butter coloring.
For sale through a different line of business, the in house sale at the Third Ward Store on Adams street offers low prices. Inquiries via Jack's lunch, Stephenson County Bank area, J. E. Banger. Send jug or keg to Burrell Br to fill with pure sugar and strain at low prices. Dirksens' Bus runs to nearby para city for five cents.
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