Stockholders Meet Stephenson County Oil and Mining
Hon M Bailey visited town over the weekend and left for Springfield. An informal stockholders meeting at Farmers Insurance office reported satisfactory superintendent and treasurer reports. Directors decided to continue work until the full capital and fixtures are exhausted, with prospects remaining favorable and stockholders urged to pay remaining subscriptions promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Oil and Mining Company
Farmers Insurance Company
Subscriptions Offer for New York Post and Agriculturist
The New York Weekly Evening Post and the American Agriculturist announce a combined subscription plan offering two dollars and a half per year for both papers, or four dollars for a year of the Agriculturist. The Agriculturist is a high quality monthly journal, while the Post is a trusted weekly under editor William C Bryant. Subscriptions to William C Bryant & Co. at 41 Nassau street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Weekly Evening Post
American Agriculturist
Weekly Post
Dini
Postiosto
Agriculturist
The
New York Post
Wm. C. Bryant
Wm. C. Bryant & Co
Nassau Street
New York
Kerosene lamp explosion wounds Prof Parsons and wife
A kerosene lamp exploded at the Locust street residence of Prof David Parsons near Galena injuring him and his wife. The lamp’s lantern fount shattered and pieces struck Parsons’ eyelid and finger, while Mrs Parsons narrowly escaped harm as the lamp burned low and gas built up in the vessel. The chimney remained intact, and the incident serves as a warning against permitting lamp oil to become too low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Parsons
Locust Street
Galena
Prof. Parsons
Tobacco Chewers and Smokers Riddle the Town Parlor
A verse addresses the habit clash in public spaces. It laments chewing in parlors and smoking in streets, noting choking cigar smoke and spitting on pavements. The piece questions whether such enslavement and bore exist.
Prose Poem on Temptation and Time’s Truth
A reflective piece questions a lover’s resolve to quit the weed for you. It hints at burnip like traits and urges patience as time reveals true restraint. The narrator invites conscience and time to show whether Temptation can be resisted for a year.
Ninth biennial report from the Illinois institute for the blind
From Wednesdays Daily we acknowledge Hon John H Adams for a copy of the ninth biennial report of the Illinois Institution for the Education of the Blind in Jacksonville IL. Among the pupils from Stephen son County are Mary A Brubaker Henry Gungle and Mary C Ilgen. The treasurer reports a cash balance of 1449 49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Addams
Inois Institution For the Education of
Joested
Jacksonville
Stephenson County
Mary A. Brubaker
Henry Gungle
Mary C. Ilgen
Architecture as an Expression of Taste and Progress
The essay argues architecture is self originated yet governed by nature and mechanical laws. It notes the drift from utility to beauty, praising varied structures from castles to villas as signs of refined taste. It warns many buildings are vain but hopes rising standards will blend comfort with ornament without excess.
Appeal for Home Beauty and Moral Comfort
We value intellect over wealth and power and see a beautiful home as worthy as great estates. The charms of home enhance comfort and happiness, surround affection, and counter vice with tasteful elegance and sacred rest in the dwelling. Respectfully yours.
Former JOURNAL proprietor to visit next week
From Thursdays Daily we learn that Mr OC W McCluer, a former proprietor of the Free Press JOURNAL, plans to visit our city sometime next week. His many friends will be glad to meet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OC. W. McCluer
Frre Rorr Journal
Locomotive and freight car derail near depot
A locomotive and a freight car ran off the track by the depot on Tuesday afternoon causing no serious damage. The freight car carried hogs and the accident was blamed on workers who left a switch open while the train was slowing to a stop.
Local Legislation on Prairie Ines and Freeport bodies
Illinois Legislature reports local bills introduced in House and Senate. Otman presents bill 991 to incorporate Prairie Ines Insurance Company referred to municipal affairs. Withers presents Senate bill 161 to incorporate Freeport Turnvereins referred to banks and corporations. Hewitt sought leave to call up House bill 19 amending the Freeport Insurance Company charter, but was laid aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
House
Otman
Prairie Ines Insurance Company
Withers
Senate
Freeport Turnvereins
Hewitt
Freeport Insurance Company
Freeport Temperance party aids Lena division formation
A group of about twenty Freeport Division Sons of Temperance members traveled to Lena to establish a new division under Deputy Grand Worthy Patriarch C. H. Kenegy. The outing included a sleigh ride and an oyster supper paid in advance by telegraph, a missing road mishap for a courting couple, and a late night stay at a farm with warmth by the stove before dawn departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Division
Sons of Temperance
Lena
C. H. Kenegy
Freeport
Fracas over a child on Bridge street ends in police reports
A man and his wife fought on Bridge street near Mr. J. W. Crane's residence over a young child. The husband forced the child inside a house and barred the door while the woman threatened and shouted. The dispute arose from family difficulties and child custody, with the woman later kidnapped the child before the husband intervened. The incident left both parties distressed and the crowd dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Street
J. W. Crane
Give-away man in town offers gold locket for bid
A mysterious figure known as the give-away man was seen at Pry's corner claiming to roam the world distributing wealth for the good of mankind. He held a gold locket and promised to give it plus a new greenback to the bidder, seeking who would make the winning offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pry’s Corner
Ife
Hoe
Bran
The Give Away Man Outsmarts Crowd At Locket Sale
An enterprising stranger began a locket sale using greenbacks as faux currency. He paid high bids to lure buyers then recouped losses by selling the items, twice returning money. The scheme collapsed as more investors joined, the crowd grew wary, and the bank closed. He fled town before consequences arose.
City Council considers street improvement on Exchange and licenses
The Friday City Council session in Freeport saw a petition for grading and macadamizing Exchange street referred to the streets committee. Licenses to transfer liquor licenses were granted, including August Miller to Herman Hankie and H A M Oyler to W D Oyler, with compliance. Several financial and street reports were accepted, and an ordinance vacating streets near Miami street was adopted. The council also approved a cemetery deed for Mrs. J A Davis and discussed street name boards, auction sales duties for non-residents, and a city financial statement due next meeting. Interim notes include school resolutions at Freeport High and a police seizure by J E Brown over unstamped cigars at Tholey & Belker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Waddell
Snyder
Krohn
Cronkrite
Currier
Rogers
C. C. Shuler
Exchange Street
Galena Street
State Street
Union Street
August Miller
Herman Hankie
H. A. M. Oyler
W. D. Oyler
Chicago Street
Bridge Street
Clay Street
Geo. Wolf
Miami Street
Elizabeth Dawson
W. W. Robey
H. D. Rodparmel
Freeport Gas Light and Coke Co
Torrent Engine Co
W. HH. Rhodes
Webster Street
W. UE. Rhodes
J. R. Scroggs
Freeport City Railway Bill Debate Ends in Resolution
City Council adjourns after Alderman Kohln moves to delay the bill. A resolution instructs legislators to postpone chartering the Freeport City Railway Company until city approval, ensuring revenue provisions and a two mile construction requirement. A three member committee is formed to draft amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thow J. Turner
Freeport
General Assembly
Ktohn
Freeport City Railway Company
John H. Addams
Rogers
Rogers, Cronkrite
Waddell
Graduation Exercises Impress Fry's Hall Audience
Saturday's Daily notes a large crowd at the high school graduation in Fry's Hall. Miss Minnie Bradshaw's recitation Paint me as I am drew strong praise, while Fred C. Winslow's oration on the importance of a high ideal praised Lincoln and the graduates. Music and singing were strong as all performed creditably and the benediction left a mood of satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fry's Hall
Minnie Bradshaw
Oliver Cromwell
Algo
Fred C. Winslow
Abraham Lincoln
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Coral ‘Sétuies
Jas
McCall
M. Bailey
Springfield
Harry
Architecture
Plymouth
City Council
Freeport High School
Gillin Butler
David Lasier
Fred. C. Winslow
Isaac H. Fry
Clara DeForest
Anna Hockman
Hwicu Scuoon
G. O. Parsons
II. & Aspinwall
U.S
J. KE. Brown
Tholey & Belker
J.B. Smrris
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