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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1877
Page
4
The article laments unpaid subscriptions totaling about four thousand dollars, urges patrons to contribute what they can, and jokes about tough times. It notes a brutal cold snap with 20 below zero, mentions visits from locals, religious meetings, and upcoming entertainments, plus local business updates and a political-scene chatter.
Salem Church revival meetings continue with strong interest as Rev. Schmucker speaks on Ihe Blood. Many tears and conversions reported with twelve received into church fellowship and eight requesting prayer. Evening crowds overflow, leaving some attendees to depart due to lack of space. In Masonry news Ever green Lodge No. 170 at a special communication on January 22 elected J. H. Porter W M and, with D. G. Master, installed officers including T. Kundinger S W and Fred Gund J W.
A letter from Mr Madlung warns that tolerated schools for thieves and incendiaries presage more burglaries and fires, a claim deemed publishable next week. The piece notes a country town young writer lost amid city streets, unable to pedal properly, and cautions youths away from big cities toward temperance and country life.
A matrimonial notice from Leroy arrived this week but was delayed due to missing author name. An untitled manuscript circulated with conflicting authorship claims, a man visited claiming authorship and withdrew the piece, later another party produced a signed copy and requested publication. The publisher notes the oddity but proceeds, noting weddings are often curious.
The Sunday temperance meetings grow in numbers and interest. Last Sunday the Tall was well filled with good people. Rev Hardin read scripture Elder Tibbals offered blessing. Rev Jenkins spoke on The good fellowship of wine and delivered a thoughtful, conviction inducing address.
Mrs Holyoke the W CTU secretary and state lecturer spoke on intemperance at the First M Fi Church Friday evening. Dr Jewett opened with prayer, she performed a solo, and then delivered a programmatic talk urging total abstinence for individuals and prohibition for the state as the remedy to the disease.
The advertisement notes the Wallack Combination at the Opera House on January 31 and February 1 starring John Dillon. Reserved seats are 60 cents at Sanborn’s. The column also mentions a grand concert at Hettinger’s Stall and a jovial tale of Boston travelers, plus Harmony Grove Grange installation details and a post-ceremony supper.
The Odd Fellows Mutual Benefit Association of Illinois organized in Galesburg on January 1 1877 with members of the Order and their wives. A twenty one member Board of Directors was elected including W L Sweeney M E Newcomer A W Berggren and others. Officers named A W Berggren President Jacob Hoffimer Vice President E F Phelps Secretary L W Sanborn Treasurer and others as directors and medical/legal staff. Papers for legal incorporation filed with Springfield and business to start in a few days.
In the centennial year the village sees numerous marriages, culminating in the union of Ma R A Swarwood and Miss Emma Gilman at W Gilman’s residence four miles south of Lena on December 25, 1876. Rev. C G A Bucks officiated. the couple and guests enjoyed a refined evening with generous gifts and fine fare.
The grateful couple will treasure all messages of sympathy and esteem received, though some expected guests were absent. They value heartfelt wishes over costly gifts and hope to witness many more gatherings among the young people. A. Quest, Mercy, Ml.
A large crowd gathered January 15 1877 at the residence of Mr Seth Cable near Farwell's Bridge to celebrate the tenth anniversary of their marriage. Despite a storm guests from Oneco Rock River Butler Center Pecatonica Ridott and nearby country enjoyed a night of dancing singing and feasting. Gifts included a six foot boss dinner horn and a notable useful article from Mr Denhart. The table groaned three times with abundant edibles and the cakes and delicacies drew praise. May the hosts enjoy many future anniversaries. KNOX.
An art critic from the Alliance reviews a Chicago exhibition, praising the portrait of a Freeport girl by Mr Tuttle for its striking face and eyes despite vivid colors. The critic suggests darkening the red stockings and enhancing leg modeling to improve the overall composition.
The Dodgeville Chronicle reports the L.Rh.D. & FB, OR, RR Co postponed a railroad meeting after a Monday storm. At a Wednesday session, Orville Strong and M. J. Briggs urged a narrow gauge line from Dodgeville to Freeport with municipal aid bonds and stock subscripts. Briggs cited Mineral Point line data and projected freight, passenger revenue to estimate costs and earnings for the venture.
The Senate credentials F IL Rollins from New Hampshire were reviewed and a resolution to discharge Enos Runyun of Martin & Runyun from custody was agreed. Senate favored the post route bill, voting for a conference, and adjourned after executive session. House defeated Jielman amendment to Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation bill, approved Military Academy funding, and debated electoral vote procedures and Telegram subpoenas with Orton in contempt proceedings.
A public meeting featured estimates for a new road project with running costs and potential profits. Figures show annual expenses around 177,084 and net profits over 63 percent on stock, with a plan to reduce costs if business is lighter. Speakers included S. W. Reese and Joseph Bennett, with a committee formed to solicit subscriptions.
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