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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1867
Page
4
A terse historical line notes that a chief will take notes and promise to print or publish the names or acts observed. It conveys a leader’s intent to record and commit to believed deeds or individuals.
A verse drama on a Springfield lobbyist misreading a bill in the lower and upper houses. The “Prince of lobby men” returns home in silence after presumed miscount and a meant aide to a bull.
The Whe Merchants Union Express Company and Morris European Express Company announce joint arrangements to receive freight for Europe and the East and West Indies. Germans abroad will find it easier to ship goods with receipts issued locally, reducing anxiety. A dramatic incident at the C N W Depot saw a man fall between trains. City Marshal McLaughlin protected him as brakes were applied, avoiding tragedy. A new Union Stock Yards Exchange issued in Chicago promises daily livestock reports, with Richard L. Dakin among its officers, aiming to serve farmers and dealers. A Jan 21 1867 meeting at Embury M E Church elected Sabbath School officers and adopted a new constitution, with W. Cornelius secretary. exercises featured vocal music.
From Thursdays Daily the joint committees report a bill to incorporate the Freeport Turnverein. Galena Gazette editor J B Brown may visit New Hampshire next week. Dimmock has assumed editorial charge of Alton Democrat. Christlieb Hineline dissolution notice and Hineline to collect debts. Picket Guard monthly in Davenport devoted to soldiers and official organ of Post No. 16 A. R. meets. C K Johnson reports West prospects for Western Merchants Union Express and Minors Central BR service to start soon.
Ex-Messrs Bailey and Wolfe canvass for advertising as tobacco enters town. The Minnesota Railroad Directory 1867 will publish April first, a four to five hundred page general and classified business guide with maps and engravings. Wholesale dealers are urged to prepare for visits.
The Rochester based importer James Vick is commended for his new illustrated guide and seed catalogue. The writer praises Vick as trustworthy and liberal, noting the colored frontispiece and extensive illustrations, with practical cultivation directions and seed quality endorsements.
Friday’s Daily notes that prize No 114 in the late Crosby Opera House scheme was drawn by Mayor Smith of this city. The article mentions revival meetings at local churches, interest in Methodist and Presbyterian societies, and several prayers. A pedlar without a city license was fined $15 after being caught by Marshal McLaughlin and later brought before Squire Keen. An acknowledgment from Anthony Yeniun praises Mr. Williams for prompt payment of a Travelers Insurance Company claim of $1500. Mills endorses insuring with the company.
Saturday's Daily notes a shocking case described as hardly fit for publication. A young man is said to be willing to protect the young lady from consequences of her folly as details emerge from trusted sources. Freeport Lodge No. 239 I O O F held a supper and ball at the New York House last night, continuing past two o'clock.
The Freeport Journal notes Chicago papers arrived late, urging readers to switch for early news. It praises violinists J. E. Dame and Chas Pratt who serenaded the office, and argues collecting locals for a weekly is harder than for a daily while the editor must deliver lively incidents, weddings, deaths, and thefts from sparse material.
A local editor vents about the scarcity of news in Freeport, noting no deaths, few fires, no concerts, and negligible lectures. Courts and markets are dull, crops buried under snow, and the community is comfortable but news-hungry, prompting the editor to seek any available item to fill columns.
A Freeport tale portrays a bank clerk trusted by a sweetheart who steals his key and the vault is robbed during a thunderstorm. The piece notes the clerk’s naive grasp of wealth and warns bankers and clerks to beware of kisses and locks. It then reports Illinois penitentiary statistics and Stephenson county convicts, detailing occupations, conditions, and a needed $131,230 in funding to finish the prison. Sleighing remains strong despite Sunday, with crowded streets and drifting snow. A German Odd Fellows ball ends in a violent intrusion by rival groups, leaving a brawl and several bruised participants outside Captain Arno’s venue.
From Monday's Daily Jar Rey N Ravlin will preach at the Baptist church every evening this week, the services beginning at seven o'clock.
The Episcopal sociable will be held at Mrs J Bartlett's on Prospect Street Wednesday evening. Attendance should be larger than last time. Sleighing is good, and those who cannot walk can ride, so there is no excuse for non attendance.
Carroll County sheriff arrives in town chasing three men who attempted to pass forged files and saws to a prisoner in the county jail. One man was captured, two escaped. The trio had visited Bartlett's hardware for tiles and a jewelry store for two watch spring saws before their plan was foiled.
A Friday evening meeting of the debating society resulted in a three member jury deciding that women should be allowed to vote after a thorough discussion. The group planned a public debate next with the topic war as a curse to mankind and extended thanks to attending ladies while inviting others to future meetings.
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