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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1874
Page
4
Local items mix weather notes, social events, and street chatter from Freeport. Mentions include Ann Eliza at Freeport and Dubuque, funeral notices in Galena, lodging competition, liquor prices, and civic updates on cemeteries, canal reports, and a Masonic gathering.
In Freeport several new firms should place notices in the Journal to become known and build up trade. The speaker notes that people constantly scan newspapers for inducements from business houses, and timely notices help these firms thrive.
Lectures on the Cardinal Virtues will be given in Lent at Zion Church in the sequence Prudence Justice Fortitude Temperance Evangelical Faith Hope and Charity The first lecture on Prudence occurs Ash Wednesday evening the 18th Inst at 7 o'clock The public is invited to attend.
Mr. E Zapf who has been at the Elgin insane asylum for about two months died last Monday of quick consumption. His body arrived in the city Tuesday afternoon. He was a member of Evergreen Lodge No 170 A F and A M which will receive his remains and likely bury him with Masonic honors. This is a severe blow to his family as hopes of recovery were strong.
A Journal report notes Freeport visitors stayed at a Pecatonica hotel last week and registered names as humorous aliases. The reporter did not provide definite details, so the paper declines to publish specifics about the Freeporters’ alleged high time.
The Embury Church announced last week it has paid off every cent of debt and now stands free from indebtedness. Under Pastor Rev. S. G. Lathrop, more than fifty members joined the church this conference year and the Sunday School had 825 scholars present last Sunday.
A switch left open at Belvidere caused the Chicago morning train due at 3 am yesterday to derail, wrecking the entire train except the engine and sleeping car. Conductor Mr. Crosby was injured but the extent is unknown. no fatalities.
A nineteenth wife of Brigham Young, Atta Eliza Young, spoke at the Opera House about life in Mormon polygamy. The account outlines endowment rites, unequal treatment of wives, and her personal escape from Brigham's control, urging public opinion against polygamy.
A 1874 newspaper commentary urges observing Washingtons Birthday as a holiday on February 22. It argues not to overdo public commemorations, suggests moving celebration to Monday the 28th, and urges charity for the poor, honoring the nation’s founder and the Savior. The piece extols Washingtons role in liberty and the birth of a nation destined for greatness.
A speech condemns polygamy with harsh notes on Brigham Young and his many wives and children. The speaker highlights the Prophet’s favored wives, proxy marriages, and legal concerns, while a listener recalls personal family pressure and seeks liberty from the practice. The audience applauds at the conclusion urging continued guidance and peace.
A farmers mass meeting was held last Friday at 2 p m at the M E Church in Day. S J Davis presided with T J as secretary. R Babcock of Ridott spoke for about fifteen minutes, then Jere of Freeport gave speeches for the crowd. The meeting was deemed a success with full audience engagement and entertaining remarks, though some parts could not be fully recorded.
A pending bill in the State Legislature proposes to dissolve the current three Grand Divisions and move the State Supreme Court sessions to Springfield. Ottawa and Vernon oppose the amendment, which is likely to pass and become law.
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