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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1873
Page
8
A compact 1872 New Year column notes social calls in Toeal Bstairs with mentions of John Owens tonight and scarce dances this winter. Mrs O W and Laura McClure visit city, church gatherings strong, and a tease about a Black Melds feature in Rockford. A Pleasant apple basket arrives from Charley Knapp.
On Monday January 6 the legal voters of Freeport will decide on incorporating the city under general incorporation law and on minority representation in the city council. The Beet Sugar Factory, now led by a skilled foreman, reports improved performance with forty eight barrels of sugar produced in a recent night.
On the 13th alt an affray occurred at Crystal Lake in McHenry county after boys from a village writing-school derided saloon-keeper Duffy as Old Godfish. Duffy pursued a boy named Beonard and fractured his skull, with fears he may die.
In McHenry county on the ninth alt Mrs Pease left her two children at a neighbor's on business. A stove blanket fire broke out burning the infant who ran to warn the mother. The baby died about four hours after being found burned.
The First M. E. Church sociable at Mr NM M Mayer's residence on Christmas evening drew the season's largest attendance despite bad weather. The art gallery sold items bringing in $4, boosting total proceeds to about 68. Refreshments were ample. The next sociable is planned for New Year’s night at T D Wilcoxon's.
The annual election in the Board of Supervisors' room chose Rr. K. Scofield as President and Chas. D. Blanchard as Vice-President. Directors include P. N. Kaufman, S. J. Davis, Wm. Young, Robi. Bittle, John H. Addams, M. M. Mayer, Chas. T. Kleckner, B. P. Bellknap, John Swanzey, and H. Deimer. The new board meets next Thursday at 1 PM to organize and appoint Secretary, Treasurer, and Marshal.
The Sabbath-School Institute at Second Presbyterian Church in Frerrott December 2 and 8, 1872 drew modest attendance but was deemed a success. Teachers gained practical insights, Stephenson County led in organization, maps showed county and state coverage, and a tea meeting at Bro. Scott’s house left lasting goodwill as plans emerged to repeat the event the following year. The report notes Bro. Burrell of Aurora and Bro. Porter of Chicago contributed, with Lena awaited for the next convention.
The Chicago Evening Mail reports the robbery of D. H. Lamberson, superintendent of Asbury Life Insurance, on a sleeping car from Cincinnati to Chicago. A pocket-book holding about $20,000 including deposits, notes, drafts and currency was taken, with only a $2,000 certificate and a $300 watch left behind. Lamberson slept with the book under his pillow. no definite suspect or clue has been found.
Lamp's Line and Youst's Sipa posted totals in a Christmas day pigeon shooting match. Lamp's Line: Laird 18 kills 1 miss Sunderland 7 kills 7 misses Heller 8 kills 11 misses total 28 kills 19 misses. Youst's Sipa: House 5 kills 9 misses Spatz 11 kills 3 misses Furst 8 kills Otaka 6 total 24 kills 18 misses.
Robt Little, of Freeport, Ill, received a handsome gold watch chain and 82 masonic sonar on Christmas morning from his office colleagues in the 3d collection district. Remarks accompany a warm letter of esteem from S K Miner et al. Little vows to uphold friendly relations and modestly notes penalties of human nature. Also notes Rev Gulic and Miss Alice Wallbridge’s marriage trip to Spain.
The Pecatonica column describes an unusually cold week with lively town events. A benefactor purse totals one hundred dollars for Rev. Houston, lectures by Dr. Jewett and Rev. Holmes are praised, and Pastor Frost’s new parsonage is noted. Two weddings, a Christmas tree event at M and B Church, and an illness outbreak at the school are reported. Miss Pattison leaves for Evanston and Mrs. Sabin is ill in LaCrosse.
A Teachers Institute will be held in Vedarville on Saturday January 4 at 9 oclock. Teachers and school patrons who can attend will be welcome to participate.
A Teachers Institute will be held at the Blanchard school house in Silver Creek on Saturday January 11 1873 starting at 9 o clock. Teachers should bring lunches as there will be no time to adjourn for dinner. All teachers within reach are urged to attend. Friends of education are invited. J F Kuechner County Supt of Schools
The Northern Ilinolé Horticultural Society announces its annual meeting at the new Freeport Court House from January 21 to 24 1878. Officers and committees are listed with many prominent members from Illinois counties. Delegates are invited from allied societies and topics include lists of fruit forest and shade trees, flower culture, and specimens. Reduced railroad rates will be available and papers on horticulture are solicited.
Stephenson County Circuit Court presided by Judge William Brown. Sessions cover manslaughter verdict against John Thompson with one year in penitentiary. Several civil cases show court findings including Reed v Vocht and Emmert v Germania Inn with damages and appeal bonds. Proceedings note jury actions, demurrers withdrawn, and costs decisions across multiple cases.
County court records list claims allowed in the Horace Post estate and a final report settling John Goddard’s estate. The docket also notes appointments of conservators and administrators, real estate sale petitions to pay debts, guardianship actions, and multiple estate reports through December 1879, with orders to file, discharge duties, or record final accounts.
A haystack located in Keosas is reported to span 9 miles in length, marking a notable agricultural or historical display. Local observers note the unusual size and continuity of the structure, with no additional context provided.
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