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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1880
Page
3
Reading like a collage from multiple papers the obituary highlights Rev Shori G tier of Jersey Shore Pa passed away at a ripe old age of 102. It notes his fatherhood of Mn S M rier of Silver Creek and recalls the life and death of this goat man, a familiar figure to Journal readers.
The Patriot column reports the death of Rev John Hays Grier at Jersey Shore at age 92, noting his long ministry from Pine Creek to Jersey Shore and his role as a landmark in the community. It records his birth in 1788, his large family, and his extensive marriage duties, along with funeral details and tributes from colleagues.
A critique from the Hocksard Journal decries the Winnebago County jury verdict that exonerated Charles F. Goodhue, treasurer of Livingston County, after embezzling 3000 to 4000 dollars. The piece argues wealthy courtiers escape punishment, demoralizing society, and fueling calls for reform. It ends with a quip about Benjamin Franklin’s tombstone epitaph.
An account reports a diphtheria case where the disease appeared on a healing arm rather than in the throat, influencing a doctor’s method. It also cites a Sterling dispatch about John Tasker killing John Lear and Berry Sardy, with accidental shots causing instant death and no stated motive. The piece ends with a quip on aging and marriage reducing arithmetic demands.
A fragmented listing details German and English Evangelical, Reformed, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist and Catholic churches with addresses and pastors, plus municipal roles including mayor, clerk, treasurer, attorney, marshal, street commissioner, surveyor and aldermen. Service times, Sunday schools, and some misspelled names appear alongside school and city offices.
Freeport Post Office timetable shows Malla postal arrivals and departures at Freeport Test Office with routes via Northern and Western lines. It lists destinations Monroe Wisconsin Cedarville Orangeville Oneca Shueys Mis Wisconsin and Watermans Mills Yellow Creek Lake Kent and Ward's Grove with specific arrival days and departure days. Office hours run daily year round with exceptions on Sundays and holidays, opening times from early morning to early afternoon.
The Stephenson County Journal signals a dynamic year ahead with heightened political interest and public engagement. The editor pledges to serve readers for the greatest good, building on over thirty years of local coverage and community trust.
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