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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1867
Page
4
A fragmented Local Affairs item hints at protective measures and faith in outcomes. The readable fragment mentions shiels AMINE and prent them, suggesting a discussion of safeguarding or religious notes, but lacks clear names, places, or dates to specify.
Gen J W Shaler has returned home to the city. Fire company interest noted in the Galva blaze covered days ago. The C and 3 W RR Chicago bound passenger train was two hours late due to engine trouble. We thank Hon J Me Bailey for public documents from the National Token Monument Association. Mr Hitler, formerly with GM Clayton & Bro, wed a city lady yesterday and left for Chicago.
Rev M Ravlin, noted Freeport preacher, is expected to assist the pastor and preach this evening at 7 oclock. An inquiry and converts prayer meeting follows at 6 40 p.m.
Local jewelers have agreed to close their stores each weekday evening at seven thirty, except Saturday. The move is praised as a positive trend and may prompt other trades to adopt similar hours.
Yesterday afternoon we met Mr. John Kirch proprietor of the New York House who has just returned from a visit to Europe. Mr. Kirch is looking none the worse for his trip and reports matters all right in Germany. His many friends will be glad to see him home again.
Col Barnes late of the 87th Illinois volunteers and editor of the Rock Island Union informs us he has sold out his stake in the Rock Island paper and bought an interest in the Dubuque Times. The paper will continue to be published in the interests of the Republican party by Barnes Tompkins and Newcomb.
Calvin Robertson resigns after long service as organist at Zion Church. William Wagner will succeed him, as the congregation laments the loss of Robertson whose musical taste and skill helped build the choir's high reputation.
A widow Mrs Mead of Ridon reports two horses stolen from her stable last night. The thief was pursued closely and abandoned the team to escape. He then took another horse from a different stable and rode off. Reporters claim pursuers have the suspect cornered in timber and expect capture. further details promised.
An elderly man named Thompson arrived in town and was robbed in a saloon of 100 dollars, a heavy silver watch, and most of his clothes while intoxicated. City Marshal found him on the street, jailed him, then sent him westward by train. Pocketbook and other property were recovered, officers on the thieves’ trail.
A reprint from a historic newspaper laments hard times and cash scarcity. It contrasts gloomy commerce with social vanity, noting beaus dress well, dancing and balls continue, while merchants and grocers struggle for cash. Five shillings buys a fat goose as turkeys remain available.
Indebted to Senator J J Addams for several valuable public documents including the message of the era leading to formal communications and references to the legislative record.
Historical note reports Governor Richard J. Oglesby addressing the General Assembly in a biennial audit report on education and public accounts. An unrelated Galena street runaway incident damaged a cutter near the depot, with Col Shaffer’s team pursuing, no injuries.
A letter from Geo W Bungay offers occasional literary sketches of New York for the Nevin-Wast literary paper. Bungay says that in the city he arranged with A I Broad to supply readers with the Herald of Skealth magazine, with Broad as editor.
Citizens of Freeport host an evening beneficiary supper and ball for Mr. Lewis Toward to celebrate a first class hotel. A ticket at 810 is viewed as a token of goodwill rather than a pure cost, as pride in local business and merchants’ growth are highlighted, with a promise of coverage in tomorrow’s issue.
Proceedings detail a citizen gathering in Nora Illinois to discuss building a railroad from Monroe Wisconsin via Winslow and Nora to the Mississippi below Galena. Committees drafted a charter, sought Wisconsin charter, named corporators, planned Milwaukee extension talks, and authorized fundraising and publication. Meeting adjourned by Chairman S. Mathews and Secretary P. Sweeley.
Jias Wo thanks publishers for a copy of the New York Tribune Almanac for 1867. The manual lists U S and state officers, Civil Rights and Freedmen's Bureau Bills, the constitutional amendment and election returns, with various reference matters. Copies available at Mills & Co.'s News Depot, price 20 cents.
On Saturday evening the storm delivers a fierce blizzard with hurricane force wind, disturbing calm and unsettling even the most stoic. People battle sleet and wind as hats are blown away and noses and ears fill with icy spray.
The speaker describes a quiet winter night with six inches of snow, sleighing prospects, and a hushed world. Snow falls softly, trees heavy with white, and the scene captures the stillness as snowflakes drift past a window while birds flit outside.
From Thursdays Daily in Lanark the markets show no change with a quiet scene. A visiting gentleman reports the temperature at 20 degrees below zero in Lanark this forenoon, reflecting harsh winter conditions.
We are indebted to Messrs. H. B. Ketchum & Co. for a string of fine fish. These gentlemen are using every effort to keep on hand a supply of piscatory delicacies and our citizens should encourage them in well doing, by a liberal patronage.
Our friend John K Neil visited our office today and stayed up late last night entertaining us. We hope he retires early tonight and wakes tomorrow thoroughly refreshed and rested.
Last evening four German citizens engaged in a private boxing display on Court House Square. They fought with some cuts but, after recovering, chose discretion over valor and returned home, avoiding any lodging at the Hotel de Robey.
United States District Court jurist from Denver City, Judge Moses Hallett, toured our town yesterday meeting former Freeport residents now in Denver. He spoke cheerfully of progress, heard news from ex-Freeport residents, and mentioned J Bright Smith traveling to the States and former Mayor Camunt in Washington pursuing his congressional seat before departing to Galena.
The piece profiles Robert Hendershot known as the Dramimer Boy of the Rappahannock. It praises his bravery in civil war times and notes a Chicago-printed volume by Church & Goodman that extols his actions to inspire youth. Young Hendershot tours Chicago selling the book to fund West Point–bound education.
Last evening an exhibition by J Van Meulen, a West champion, delighted patrons at Buckman Bros Billiard Hall. Stewart, a top local player, challenged in a 500 point game but was outmatched as Meulen stretched runs to seventy one. Meulen performed fancy shots including caroming on hats, jumping over a cue, and top cushion tricks. A second 500 point match saw Meulen clock 103 and 101 runs while his opponent reached 134. Meulen is accompanied by J M Goodell, agent for Brunswick & Bros.
Table manufacturers of Chicago showcase a new Brunswick cushion with multiple layers aimed at dampening sound and adding elasticity. Mr Goodell plans visits to Randolph Street HQ for buyers. A supper and ball at Howard House features Light Guard Band and a lengthy, detailed report on the festive event ending with late dancing and playful gossip about attendees.
Friday's Daily reports J. M. Bailey arriving from Springfield for a short home visit with plans to share news soon. It notes cold wreaking injuries on a Chicago to Cherry Valley freight run and an attempted street railway charter in the legislature. Also mentions Geo Maynard's Chicago ice accident and Mr Sallada's cutter crash near Cedarville with a overturned sleigh and frightened horse.
Fragmentary remark accuses those responsible for fowls and highways of neglect leading to a potential accident. The writer praises Sallada’s view as almost miraculous while urging authorities to attend to duties and avoid obstacles in the zonal area.
A humorous plea from a writer named MopResty seeks quick fame by offering to contribute as a writer for one dollar per line. The writer reveals an odd secret crush on woolen scarves and invites readers to pay for a spot on the wall of fame, promising half the proceeds.
From the auditor of public accounts last biennial report comes detailed figures for the county. It lists convict transportation costs at 97.80 and census expenses at 327.31. The tax roll shows total taxable property at 1,038,075 with railroad properties and land values totaling 3,674,720. cattle, horses, mules, clocks, pianos, and other assets are itemized with values and averages. Agricultural outputs include wheat 46,821 acres, corn 45,964, and 37,217 of other products. Net school funds, abatements, commissions, and county receipts are noted, with interest on school funds totaling 10.94 and overall totals around 10,021.35.
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