Freeport Journal notes and local happenings timeline
A long column surveys Freeport and area news including illnesses, petty crimes, bank expansion, social clubs, courthouse clocks, obituaries, poetry, reviews, local events, lectures by Olive Logan, and personnel changes at the Freeport Journal with J. B. Guilford departing for the Pacific coast and Gen. S. D. Atkins resuming control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Journal
J. B. Guilford
Smith D. Atkins
Guilford
Pacific Coast
Lena Star
Golden Wedding Marks 80th Anniversary At Stibgen Home
A surprise celebration honored Mr. and Mrs. Stibgen on their 80th wedding anniversary at their city residence. Family and friends brought baskets of turkey and chicken feasts, with grand and great grandchildren in attendance. Gifts included gold coins and a fine pair of gold cased spectacles. The gathering, filled with goodwill, extended wishes for many more happy years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Stibgen
W.d. Snyder
H. Brubaker
Jno. Gochenour
M. M. Mayer
Annie Stibgin
Death on the Rail Claims Two Accidents in City
A brakeman Johnny Tierney aged about eighteen died at Hilthorn station after being crushed between cars while coupling. His funeral was held at St Marys Church. An old wood-sawyer known as Old Joe or Joe Schmidt died near the depot when struck by freight cars after his foot caught in a frog. The coroner’s jury found Tierney died instantly and that Joe Schmidt was killed by a switching freight train moving slowly, with no blame to railroad workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Tierney
Western Union Railroad
Hilthorn Station
Olin
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Best & Morgan’s
Wood-Sawyer
Iis
Joseph Yiehan
Joe
Joe Schmidt
Joseph Schmidt
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company
Sermon on Morality and Corruption by Rev Smith
Rev W Aug Smith of First M Church preached a strong Sabbath sermon from Matthew 8 10 on the ax at the foot of the tree. He warned against destruction in society from lax morals and public bribery scandals highlighting Credit Mobilier and office corruption to urge listeners to act to avert national ruin.
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W. Aug. Smith
M. 1
Credit Mobilier
Poe
Corn starch factory urged for Belvidere and Freeport
The Belvidere Northwestern argues for a corn starch factory in Belvidere, saying Freeport would be equally suitable. The paper urges locating the plant in the area and securing the funds to start the venture, highlighting it as a needed local industry.
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Freeport Journal
Belvidere
Svay
Belvidere Northwestern
Sleighing Parties Gather From Three Towns
A Wednesday night sleighing party in Forreston brought together fourteen couples from Polo twelve from Forreston and thirteen from Freeport for singing and dancing. Gibler's string band supplied music for a fancy dress ball while some Freeport guests stayed at the hotel playing dominoes and hide the cap. The outing ended around 3:30 AM with cheers for each party and a 6 AM return to Freeport. A muffler and a borrowed waterfall were reported lost on the homeward ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polo
Forreston
Freeport
Gibler
Lecture by Miss Logan Draws Applause and Laughter
At 8 o'clock Miss Logan appeared on the platform to a round of applause. The lecture was delivered with vivacity and facile gesture and was interrupted by cordial applause. She admitted admiration for successful people for their judgment and will to conceive and execute. The anecdotes elicited great hilarity.
Egg remedy for fish bones in throat
A dated caution suggests swallowing a raw egg with hot wine and sugar to ease fish bones that become stuck in the throat. It notes the mixture can also be used as a preventive, as one never knows when a bone might lodge.
Franking Privilege Abolished Sparks City Quip
A young man in the city nicknamed Frank attempted a parting kiss with a young lady who shoved his head away and declared the Franking privilege is abolished. The moment sparked a tongue in cheek exchange reflecting local humor and social etiquette.
Miss Logan Delights Audience With Elegant Lecture Style
Reports from New York indicate Miss Logan handled questions gracefully with kid glove ease. Her sparkling repartee and amusing anecdotes engaged listeners, leaving the audience charmed as the evening concluded. Her closing speech was praised as among the most beautiful heard on the lecture platform.
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Logan
N. Y
Olive Logan Lecture At Opera House Draws Big Crowd
A preface notes Olive Logan's lecture on Successful People at the Opera House next Thursday promises a large audience with reserved seats selling quickly. The item previews lectures by Olive Logan and references the ease of obtaining seats from Emmert & Burrell, while also mentioning a February Farmers meeting in Rock Run and a social sleighing party at Capt. Young's residence.
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Freeport
Hunt
Ridott Road
Olive Logan
Opera House
Emmert & Burrell’s
Rock Run
Becker's Flall
Davis
Old Sol Chases Sleighing Nod Amid Snowy Rivalry
In a brisk winter clash, Old Sol pursues the sleighing nod as sleighing rivals trade brisk runs and sharp turns, signaling a playful showdown on the frozen course.
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Sol
Personal visitors flock to Farmers Convention notes
Thursday morning calls from Hon James Shaw Dr Porter and Mr Andrus of Carroll County and James Murdaugh Stephenson County attended the Farmers Convention. Others from Lanark Whiteside Stephenson and Inter Ocean correspondent G E Plum called Thursday. Gaylord of Stimson Marquand & Co. visited Friday with his fur muffler moment, returned to retrieve it. Miller of Rockford notes woolen mill idle but set to reopen in spring. Anson Miller plans Court House dedication reminiscences. Damascus farmer Train says both spouses can teach to make ends meet this winter. We bet that firm dies rich.
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James Shaw
Porter
Andrus
Carroll County
James Murdaugh
Stephenson County
Jon. Th W. Dame
Lanark
N. D. Foster
Whiteside
John Swanzey
Stephenson
G. E. Plum
Inter- Ocean
Plum
M. Gaylord
Stimson, Marquand & Co
Broadway
New York
Bike
Esq
Rock Grove
Joseph Jackson
Cedar Creek
Nion
Anson S&s. Miller
Rockford
Miller
Court House
Damascus
Firin
County Court Proceedings February 1 1873
County court records show yes guilty verdicts for two disturbances of worship with fines of ten dollars plus costs. Appointments and guardianships are recorded, including executors and appraisers for estates. A 245 dollar distributed claim in the Dinges estate is noted. International note: France and Germany shift to beet sugar production.
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the People
H. Warneke
The
People
Frederic Bicker
Heiko Greenveld
Daniel Coon
Wilburn
Hunter
Samuel Dinges
Solomon Dinges
Philip Musser
Bike
Clayton Bike
France
Germany
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Imogene
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Frerpori Journal
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Young and Lady
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J.M. Bailey
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Republic
Life Insurance Compa
G. J. Bliss
C. B. Bidwell
F. W. Hance
Farmers Fire Insurance Company
Coxon Opera Building
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Daniel Anamol
Sparks Randal
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