Local Affairs Preview Spring Trade and Events
Winter passes as farm machinery nears demand and Freeport anticipates lively spring trade. Cal Wagner brings a troupe to Wilcoxon Opera House on the 22d, a grand banquet is set for Brewster House, and Rockford’s Geo. M. Smith moves to Chicago. A district M E Conference gathers April 1 at Lanark, while a public debate, railroad crash details, and insurance company report appear in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Cal Wagner
Wilcoxon Opera House
Local notes and advertisements on page one
The paper highlights C T Dunham as surveyor and notary public, J N Phillips Co selling condensed perfumes, and a private masquerade at J S McCall's. It reports upcoming Galena street brick block construction, Crerman Catholic Church work, Rev H Crews parish talk, and a Lancaster singing school visit. It notes cold snaps crippling rails, a new temperance poem by J R Smith for sale, tobacco buying at Tarbox Block, and sugar beet contract ads by C H Rosenstiel on page five.
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Galena Street
Crerman Catholic Church
Patent Silver Uterine Supporter Secured by L A Babcock
L A Babcock returned from a business tour to New York and Washington reporting success in securing all claim, right and title to his Silver Uterine Supporter. The device, introduced nationwide, is said to alleviate much suffering.
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L. A
Babcock
New York
Washington
United States
Chicago Relief Committee Donations in Northern Illinois
Treasurer the Chicago Relief Committee notes donations credited to Lena 800 dollars Mt Carroll 300 Freeport 168 Galena 1 Religious Meetings at Kent with Reva Brotherton and I K Statton leading a Union Church session. Several have professed faith while others seek inquiry at Kent U B church.
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Chicago Relief Committee
Sheahan and Upton
Lena
Mt. Carroll
Freeport
Galena
Kent
U. B
Reva
R. Brotherton
I. K. Statton
Christ
Fire alarm from chimney blaze near Lutheran church
An 9:30 Saturday alarm reported a chimney fire at a large frame house on Union S1 one block south of the Lutheran church. The fire department rushed to the scene but did not need to suppress the blaze.
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Union S1
Infant Class at 2d Presbyterian Sunday School
An invitation praises Miss I'. Ross as an efficient educator guiding the Infant Class from 12 M to 1 P M. The note cites a Sterling Standard compliment to a local paper, and remarks on future ambitions of growing the Freeport Journal.
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2D Presbyterian Sunday School
I’. Ross
Rosenstiel Improves After Re lapse Visit At Sugar Factory
Mr. C. I. Rosenstiel, who suffered a relapse last week, is improving and able to visit his sugar factory on Monday. The rumor of his death last Friday on the streets was groundless. The notice wishes him many years of life.
Quail and Woodcock Hunting Regulations Announced
The Illinois game law bans killing prairie chickens from January 1 to August 31 and woodcock from January 1 to July 1. It also makes it illegal to ensnare net or trap quail until December 1 next.
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Illinois
Ice Fills Lake In Freezing Lake Michigan Scene
During the late cold snap Lake Michigan lay solid to the horizon. Racine youths used the ice as a skating park though the surface was perilous. A single swell could crack the ice, a fate that struck one night after many were away from shore.
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Lake
Michigan
Racine Boys
Dairymen Charge Ethereal Cheese Labels Spark Trade Plan
Figin dairymen accuse Chicago commission men of underpaying for western cheese while later branding it with eastern marks and selling at eastern prices. They propose creating their own agencies to control disposal of the cheese.
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Figin
Chicago Commission
Fire Grants Monroe Inn Garret To Shell After Blaze
Last Saturday morning around two a fire swept the garret of the American House in Monroe Wisconsin. The fire engine arrived promptly and by two hours the building was a shell. Most furniture saved but damaged. Loss about 6000 dollars insured. Origin of the fire unknown.
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Monroe
Wisconsin
Tragic Fire Claims Three Year Old Daugh ter
A three year old girl, daughter of Mrs. Cloud, living on Court Street near the depot, died after her clothing caught fire. The mother, alerted by cries, found the child badly burned and she died within hours. The incident occurred Thursday last according to the Lockford Gazette.
Social and Literary Society plans Freeport Washington birthday program
The Social and Literary Society has finalized plans for February 21 celebrations in Freeport. The event promises rare merit with speeches orations recitations songs and music from abroad. It praises the society for its efforts to entertain Freeport residents and nearby communities.
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SociAu and Literary Society
Social and Literary Society
Washington
Freeport
Reverend Parkhurst to address mass meeting in Chicago
Rev M M Parkhurst of Grace M E Church Chicago will speak at a mass meeting for the religious and educational needs of the city endangered by the great fire. He speaks from unique experience as every member of his church lost business premises and homes in the disaster and none of his nine hundred Sunday school children had a home that Monday night.
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M. M. Parkhurst
Grace M. E. Church
Chicago
Sudden Monday Night Weather Swing Reported
A sharp Monday night drop in temperature and a strong rise in wind altered the atmosphere, creating an unpleasant weather state.
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Mercury
Fire Destroys Osborn Home at Kent
A fire at Harris Osborn’s residence near Kent P. O. destroyed the kitchen and main building early Friday, forcing Mrs. Osborn and four children to flee with no time to gather belongings. Loss estimated around 2000 dollars with no insurance. follows the death of the husband and father. No cause determined.
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Kent
Harris Osborn
Kent P. 0
Rev H G McArthur Chosen as Geneseo Pastor
The Rev H G McArthur of Lona has received an unanimous call from the First Congregational Church in Geneseo Illinois to become its pastor. The call was accepted this week and he will begin in Geneseo. The church ranks sixth in Congregational membership in the state and is a large influential body. The parsonage is attractive and the salary, with use of the parsonage, amounts to about 2000 dollars annually. McArthur's Lena tenure was temporary, as a supply minister.
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H. G. McArthur
Lona
First Congregational Church
Geneseo
Til
McArthur
Ma¢Arthur
Freeport Public Schools Attendance Report January 1872
Report shows monthly attendance for Freeport Public Schools ending January 26 1872. High School reading table praised for pleasure and profit, with daily weekly and monthly publications funded by student contributions. River Grammar School Cabinet adds sea urchin from Prof Tenney and bone specimen from Charlie Burrell. Top scholars include Seth Scottmma Bues Lillie Smith Addie Martin Theresa Watz in Miss Hudgon's class.
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River Grammer
Prof. Tenney
Charlie Burrell
Miss Hudgon
Seth Scott
Mma Bues
Lillie Smith
Addie Martin
Theresa Watz
Reverend McArthur Leaves Lena for Geneseo Ill
The Zena Star reports Rev. H. G. McArthur, pastor of the Lena Presbyterian Church, resigns and will move to Geneseo Illinois next week. He is praised for growing membership, improving church property including a finished basement and fence, and delivering powerful sermons.
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Genesro
Lena
H. G. McArthur
Presbyterian Church
Geneseo
McArthur
Christ’s Vineyard
Geneseoans
Zena Star
Train wreck near El Paso kills conductor on impact
On Saturday, Illinois Central freight train No. 10 derailed after a broken rail a quarter mile south of El Paso Illinois. Eight cars left the track and conductor Charles Blanchard was killed instantly when he was thrown and run over while atop the train.
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Illinois Central
el Paso
Ill
Charles Blanchard
Resignation of John C. Gault Shocks Chicago Rail Scene
John C. Gault resigns as general superintendent of the Chicago and North Western Railway. The move follows an offer he accepted for a senior position on the Northern Pacific Railroad. The report notes his popularity with crews and the public, and indicates the resignation is under review by the executive committee before final action.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company
John C. Gault
Gault
United States
Vermont Central
Chicago
West
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Hobart
O. Beardsley
Madison
Chicago Tribune
Northern Pacific Railroad
Freeport
Illinois Passes New Cattle Running Law
The Illinois Legislature passes a bill prohibiting cattle and other livestock from running at large. Violators face fines, pounds are established in each county townships, and penalties fund the common school. Voters in counties may decide by election whether cattle may run free, with rescission possible later. The law, signed by the Governor, takes effect July 1 but practical enforcement begins October 1.
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Illinois
General Assembly
Board of Supervisors
Hog packing totals at principal western points this season
The season’s packing figures show Chicago at 1,076,167 hogs, Cincinnati 565,000, Louisville 809,512, St. Louis 355,000, and Milwaukee 278,000. Last season numbers were Chicago 918,087, Cincinnati 500,066, Louisville 242,135, St. Louis 305,600, Milwaukee 241,009.
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West
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Rail disaster near Alton kills and wounds many
February 7 collision between freight and passenger trains near Upper Alton Station on the Rockford Rock Island and St Louis line leaves four dead and thirteen injured. Names include Joseph Tweeson Reuben Pains August Maube Frederick Bugle Isaac Earnhardt and more. Conductor Fred Baker and engineer Pat Halpine blamed. reward offered. inquest held. bodies taken to Alton and Brighton for care and deposition.
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August Maube
Farmers Motel
Rock Island
M. Cannon
Frank Buglee
St. Louis
Mere Bugle
Franklin Grover
Reuben Rains
Seane Earnhardt
Brighton
Joseph Tweeson
Reuben Pains
Isaac Earnhardt
Frederick Bugle
Mina Bugle
Baker
Fitz-Gerald
Pains
Franklin Graves
Alton
Rockford, Rock Island and St. Louis
Ill
H. Losely
W. B. Merrill
P. F. Regan
Madison County
Joseph Tweisel
le Claire
Iowa
Elizabeth Rains
Salem
Rockford, Rock Island and St Louis
Alton Junction
Fred Baker
Patrick Halpine
Pat Halpine
Halpine
Tennessee man clarifies train shooting not linked to Ku Klux
The Tennessee informant behind reports of a Memphis & Ohio Railroad passenger coach shooting and an engineer being fired at claims he did not attribute the violence to Ku Klux or any organization. He states the published stories about the gunfire are not his assertion that the attackers are connected to the Ku Klux.
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Cincinnati
Tennessee
Memphis & Ohio Railroad
Ku Klux
Ku-Klux
Christian Union critiques one term principle
The Christian Union argues that voters should not be bound to a single term and may reelect a preferred candidate. They contend the people do not require a fixed restriction and may grant an encore to a twice chosen leader.
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The
Christian Union
A Call for Reform in Jury Selection
A plea to legislators to end the practice of empaneling biased jurors by asking intrusive questions and allowing opinions to form before evidence is heard. The letter argues lazy or poor jurors corrupt verdicts and urges action to restore impartiality and public trust in the justice system. It cites Freeport News and calls on Turner and Massibue to address the issue.
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Torney
Dea Beats
Otte
Turner
Massibue
Freeport News
Railroads and Shipping Statistics Across Nations
The article lists extensive figures on railroads and waterways in the United States and England, including US total rail mileage 62,646 miles and Minnesota 1,550 miles. It notes Central Pasty Railroad net earnings 5,229,914.40. Erie Railroad net 4,721,649.29. English railways 15,587 miles with capital 2,564,000. and other transport data such as canal tolls, river tonnage, and ships in mercantile service.
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United States
Minnesota
Susquehanna Canal
Reading Railroad
St. Louis
England
New York Canal
Mississippi
Winona
British Mercantile Marine
Massachusetts
Erie Railroad
Ku Klux Outrages Reported In Tennessee
A Tennessee traveler recounts Ku Klux actions from Memphis to Brownsville and Bell's Station. A lynched man’s body was placed on the train, attackers boarded with two navy revolvers, fired at travelers wounding four, and damaged clothing. An engineer was shot at but escaped, with assailants fleeing as they planned to seize “objectionable” passengers.
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Cincinnati
Tennessee
Memphis
Brownsville
Jos
Ku-Klux
Bell’s
Railroad Disaster at Smithfield injures Cruger and crew
Paonia Indiana February 6 report says a 49 car IT&PWBR train derailment at Smithfield near Canton in Fulton County. Caboose struck by derailed engine and plunged down a fifteen foot cut. Wm H Cruger vice president and superintendent was badly injured with head and chest injuries and may be insensible. Elger suffered severe facial injury with eye displaced others taken to city hospital.
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Paonia
Smithfield
Canton
Fulton County
Wm. H. Cruger
Pr’dent
Elger
Mr. Cruger
Eiger
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Local Affairs
Annie
Freeport Journal
Journal Steam Printing House
Cal Wagner
Turner Hall
Geo. M. Smith
Rockford
M. E
Lanark
Brewster House
Bank of Forreston
J.J. Hewitt
Wagner & McClure, of
Polo
of Freeport
M. E. Hutchinson
C. T. Dunham
J.N. Phillips & Co
Mitchell Bank
Stephenson and
Chicago Streets
H. Crews
Embury
Lancaster
Singing School
J. R. Smith
C. H. Rosenstiel
Sterling Standard
Freeport Public Schools
Sis High
Rin Word
Mary Wadson
Ress
Sarah Hawkins
Fannie Benson
Ross Wesc
River Building
A Rosebrugh
Prin Awger Oenes
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