13 Jan 1869
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1869
Page
1
Items from Elgin to Dixon report jail escape attempts thwarted in Geneva, barn fires destroying Strausser and adjoining structures, injuries to workers and residents, a Christmas flour gift to widows, and bridge re erection plans. Rockford, Galena, and Joliet updates cover fires, accidents, and public works in Winnebago and surrounding counties.
A series of winter mishaps reported around Fairbury includes a man crushed between a building and a fence, another struck by a horse and critically injured, Ephraim Bane thrown from a sleigh, and Peter Wetz suffering a forearm fracture after a fall on ice. A child skated and lost consciousness for hours, while a local man died after a incident. Dr. Almy attended the sleigh victim.
Docal Affairs presents Onward a monthly youth magazine claiming to entertain instruct and elevate readers. The first issue lists stories poems and tales with original illustrations and tinted paper priced at 3 60 per year five copies 16 published by G W Carleton 497 Broadway New York.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Zion Church will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs Exrom Mayer's residence. The sociabid will be held there Thursday evening. Sorgicas will be held at the church Friday evening as usual.
The Circuit Court report notes jurors were discharged at noon Saturday as their services were no longer required. The court expects to stay in session for about two more weeks.
Readers are curious how L L Munn can undercut rivals in carpets and dry goods. The article notes his lack of rent and aggressive advertising claims while praising his low prices and promised gifts for cash purchases. It urges shoppers to visit Munn's for a $10 cash buy and a chance at presents including a $50 shawl.
On and after January 1 freight travelers on the Illinois Central must buy tickets between boarding and alighting stations with no onboard sales or on train money. The new M E Church on Garrison Circle will be dedicated January 21 1869 by Rev F P Cleveland with Rev I Baume assisting. Golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Alexander Stuart reported at Durand. Real estate sale notice for Thomas Ewing. inquiries to Ewing or the office.
Real estate transfers listed for December include parcels in Kent Ridott Freeport Lancaster Rock Grove and Freeport borders. Buyers include John Ford Walter Ford DA Knowlton and James Beck with prices ranging from 400 to 6400 dollars for acres lots and tracts across multiple townships.
The Gilena Democrat notes Winslow on Indian Creek east of Warren with new development over the past year. James Turnbull rebuilt the old Steam Mill building to house a dry goods store on the first floor a public hall on the second and a Masonic and Good Templar hall on the third. John McVean continues harness and saddlery work at low prices. Samuel Gunganl retires from hotel work after twenty years. Mr Luif Wagner of the Freeport Anzeiger is mentioned in a separate item. E Grigze of the Rockford Register is praised for town leadership. D A Knowlton buys a block at Stephenson and Exchange streets implying a banking office may open there.
A petition circulated in this city asks the Senate and House of Representatives to pass a law to protect fish in Stephenson County streams by banning certain fishing. The petition has already attracted many signatures.
This week's statistics are not as full as intended due to the heavy effort required to obtain the Treasury data. The paper hopes to publish more items of interest for readers in the next issue.
A Bloomington fire last week prompts warnings to act now. The ad urges contacting Mr. Wm. C. Wright, an insurance agent for top national companies, to insure property before possible future losses.
Merchants in the city report a unusually quiet week as they conduct their yearly inventories. A brisk business spell would boost morale and activity in the local market.
A surprise party was held last Monday evening at the residence of Mr Thomas Webster on Bridge Street. Attendees report a large turnout and the event was enjoyed by all present.
An article fragment describes Mesars Middleditch and Potter purchasing a block and overhauling rooms for patrons with first class amenities including a refined bar. It notes their wholesale oysters and liquor business, and mentions ongoing community items such as the Masonic Installation in Davila and a traveling minstrel show. Additional notes cover a sudden death in Silver Creek, a legislative bill printing debate, a large Sears inheritance report, and various local notices.
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