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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1875
Page
4
Snow six inches keeps sleighing fine while cold snaps keep people indoors. Mr Bernard not dead and will visit February 2 in Freeport. Concerts, auctions, and society meetings fill the week as doctors face illnesses and a gaggle of court and crime items appear.
A note praises H. O. Hemenway, Northwestern Passenger and Freight Agent of the New Orleans Chicago rail line, visiting weekly from Chicago. It records A. Brodhagen of Freeport Brewery breaking his leg while handling hogheads, with treatment and expectation of recovery. A group of sleigh riders near Hunt’s on a frigid evening tried hot oysters and a hindig to thaw out, humorously implied to have nearly frozen to death.
The freeport community notes hard work by over a hundred students at Freeport High School and many youths carrying books home for study. Galena suffered a severe fire at A J Leuchheim clothing on Main street, with $75,000 in losses despite insurance. The Commercial College and Freeport Commercial Institute in Tarbox Block are promoted as vital institutions, urging public support and student enrollment for commercial education.
Six deaths reported in our city over the past week amid a throat illness sweeping families. Four children died, including the sons and daughters of William Lewis Judge H O Hyde Dr R F Hayes and George A Stiles. Also dying were Dr J G Whitcomb and Mary Flindt. Whitcomb’s death was sudden from pneumonia and heart disease. Community sympathy extends to all bereaved families with hopes of no new cases.
Jan Roexrogo writes from Dubuque on January 18 1875 that the Guaroline Richings Bernard Costume Concert Company will sing Tuesday evening February 24 in Dubuque and February 4 in Rockford. He notes lithographs and bills will be sent and ads for passers. Pierre Bernard not dead, Mrs Henri Drayton praised.
In this city on Sunday Robbie Hayes aged seven years, months and nineteen days died after a brief illness. He faced death calmly with cherished faith, reciting scripture and sharing gentle thanks to his parents and siblings. His quiet courage fulfilled a verse about being with one through waters and rivers.
Hattie O Stiles beloved daughter of G A and Mrs J Stiles died Monday at eight years old after a short illness. Her cheerful nature, music and leadership in Sabbath School and school life touched many. The church and community share silent prayer for mourning parents and grieving friends.
Sterling May died January 4 1875 at his daughter's home in this county aged 68 born Windham County Vermont December 20 1806 He joined the M E church at 16 and lived a Christian life Married Sally Lathrop of New York State at age 22 They moved to Illinois in 1852 near where both died He trusted in Christ for salvation Rev F C Winslow delivered the funeral sermon from Job 16 22 A memorial service followed at Embury M E church on Sabbath the 17th messages lauded his generous nature and lasting hospitality Remembered as a good and generous neighbor in Renly and beyond.
In Hyde January 16 1875 Grace Howward only daughter of Hyde and Mary Hyde two years nine months and twenty days died of scarlet fever. Parents mourn the loss with religious sentiment urging acceptance of God’s will and the child’s purity.
About a month ago a meeting was held here in the M E Church to consider sending supplies to destitute people in the grasshopper regions. Committees were appointed and quickly canvassed.
Communications reveal donations of flour meal clothing and money from Avona and Harris County groups aiding Dakota Illinois and surrounding towns. Letters express gratitude. a Hamilton County Aid Society officer notes use of funds for groceries and sick relief. Division 27 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers announces a social hop at Hettinger's Hall on February 18.
The German Insurance Company, a leading Freeport institution, is praised as safe and sound with a healthy balance sheet. Net surplus to policyholders stands at 216,80.57 and total assets at 310,178.31, while liabilities are 10,815.74. The paper notes reinsurance of unexpired premiums and pro rata premiums for longer risks, urging readers to insure with the German.
A new comet has been discovered by M. Borrelly the astronomer of Marseilles. The finding adds to recent celestial observations and may deepen understanding of the solar system.
The list contains names of correspondents including Alvord Langworth J A Briggs Mr Golden G W Brant J M Myers Jacob P Beverley La Fayette Morall Mra Mary Brenner Miss Mary Minlove John Baker Wm R Miller Oliver B Burns Miss Katie Nedgcomer John Day Mrs Rebecca Refu Robin Fuller James Row Peter Furman Pliny Ralston M Fitzgerald Richard Slocum Miss Hettie Heitz Caroline Sinrope Miss Mary Huster Corny Scott O M Henry John A Sebeg Paul Huper Leonts Smith EB Haines Mrs Mary Teager JM Jessup Mrs Taylor Mrs Kale Mrs EE Wura Bertha Kegie Joseph Ward Josey Kueger Simon Walters Samly Korth Win
Corrected weekly by Robey and Hutchison. Grain prices include Wheat 80 cents bushel, Corn 68.00, Oats 11.00, Barley 70, Hay 8. Prices for butter cheese lard eggs potatoes onions beans apples cabbage tallow dried fruits chickens and other groceries listed with per unit costs. Provisions section notes per pound prices and weekly correction by officials.
Chicago market summary notes wheat ease and lower bids, corn firming, oats steady, rye quiet, barley weak, high wines steady. Pork, lard, and hogs show weak to dull demand with prices and months listed, beef cattle quiet due to bad weather affecting outdoor operations.
Wasurxeton January 14 The President sent to the Senate a message accompanying his approval of the new finance bill No 1044. He urges further legislation to ensure the law's effectiveness and outlines revenue needs to fund the sinking fund and redeem soon to be issued legal tenders. He suggests restoring tea and coffee duties and repealing tariff reductions from 1872 to raise surplus revenue.
In a lengthy message, President Grant argues for resuming specie payments, redeeming legal tender in gold with a rising premium, and leveraging silver to stabilize the economy. He endorses authorizing redemption of notes in sums of 100 dollars, proposes a 10 percent initial premium, and calls for mint expansion and centralized coinage to restore prosperity. He notes costs for refining bullion and suggests locating new mint facilities in western cities to ease transportation and strengthen currency policy. He also mentions Indian hostilities at Fort Apache and a proposed Mississippi River bridge site plus a Hudson River tunnel project.
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