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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1868
Page
7
The known caterer has relocated to Mayer's Oyster and Ice Cream Rooms at 161 Stephenson Street Commercial Block. He invites old friends and the public to enjoy oysters and meals around the clock. At Fry's Block his clothing business thrives as he offers greatly reduced prices to keep his workers employed during business stagnation.
The note comments on a trend of sleigh rides and parties where women act as escorts and fund the events, claiming such exchanges are common elsewhere while the local scene appears quieter. It suggests local ladies are less enterprising or have fewer needs to use this privilege compared with neighboring areas.
A Bulletin correspondent reports trouble after discovering the society’s officers all align with the Radical party and proposes secession to form a confederacy or new group. He targets secretary Burrell and suggests resignations or a fresh election amid tensions.
Bernard Duffy of Kent suffered total loss when his residence burned. The fire started in the upper story and its cause remains unknown. With no insurance and a large family, he is left destitute. readers are asked to leave contributions at the office for his relief.
The body holds its first annual meeting in this city with a projected record turnout of Horticulturists from Illinois and abroad. Delegates include Dr Warder of Ohio and Suel Foster of Iowa among about two hundred expected. Sessions cover grapes pears cherries trees evergreens and related topics with lectures by noted specialists. All events center at Hettinger Hall with possible move to Concert Hall for Wednesday evening activities.
The Eurége exhibition at Fry's Hall drew varied opinions with crowds comparing it to overhyped road shows. Despite some interest, locals report poor audiences and limited rewards, leaving many skeptical of the event's value.
Market brief lists prices for commodities and goods at Freeport including corn, wheat, rye, barley, butter, hogs, lard, hides, wood, clover seed, timothy seed, and flour. Various quotes show live hogs and meat products per dozen or per pound, with animal feed and farm staples priced per unit or bushel.
List of unclaimed letters at Freeport Illinois post office dated February 1868. Names include Miss Asher, Wat Brown, Dr Brown, Lizzie Buechtol, Lyde Bechtol, Laura Brace, Jacob Bruner, Emma Boilen, Annie Bull, Sophiah Carigain, Micheal Colehower, Hanna Cunningham, and many others. Office hours posted by D. Atkins, P. M.
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