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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1877
Page
4
The Tilinois Press Association meets in Springfield today. A railroad man jokes that snow talk is too deep. Embury Church hosts ongoing religious union meetings inviting all. The January thaw arrives, and Salem Church revival continues this week with 44 anxious souls noted.
In 1875 County Clerk Kleckner issued 208 licenses and Crummer of Jo Daviess County issued 160 in the same period. The thawing January weather reduced snow and roads are bare in places. Various social events are noted including a Temperance Hall address by Hoofstetter, a dancing party for Oscar Taylor, Beecher's lecture in Rockford, and Moore's educational talk at Granger fall. The Stephenson County Agricultural Society lists remaining free copies of proceedings. A Freeport Masquerade Ball is announced for Feb 13, 1877.
Mahlon Coleman, Esq. a long respected Galena citizen, died after his team broke through the ice on the Galena River. He saved the horses but was drenched and suffered an apoplectic chill, leading to his sudden death as he stood near the harness.
Miss Kittie Rowell visits Milwaukee for a week. Local residents James Newcomer, H. P. Rosebrugh, and others travel in and out of town. Prof. Griffith returns from Mount Carroll to teach elocution. Durand Mutual Fire Insurance officers listed. Concert at Hettinger’s Stall praised, with remarks on performances by Miss Jolson and Mr. Stoneman. A noonday scout leads to a jovial party with social exchanges and a list of casualties and attendees afterward. Communicated.
Review praises the Dutch performance for its humor and smooth execution. The conductor earns high credit for the flawless entertainment. The piece underlines that local talent delivers top musical instruction and can rival visiting troupes.
Saturday evening a large number of young guests gathered at the Owler home to honor a newly married couple. The event began quietly but grew into a lively surprise party. Hosts offered refreshments and music before guests departed, with lighthearted requests for another such gathering.
A crystal shower greeted Mr. and Mrs. John Wright in Freeport on Tuesday evening January 28 as they returned home to a surprise party. Cedarville Cornet Band and string music filled the social hour with lunch and a short gratitude speech. The nieces of the hosts planned and carried out the fifteenth anniversary celebration with warm wishes for many golden harvests.
A joyful wedding took place at Nora on January 25 1877 uniting Mr T J McNeil of Galena and Miss Nonie Miner of Nora. Rev I D Jenkins officiated the ceremony with close friends in attendance. The couple begin their life together amid warm wishes and generous gifts from family and neighbors.
On Monday and Tuesday evenings Morris Gems of Art and Comedy Company will present 84 views of Ireland. The Brennas operatic vocalists have joined the West tour. Dan and Josie Morris have appeared before and may expect a full house. Reserved seats at Sanborn's without extra charge.
The Wallack Combination will produce at the Opera House this evening the glorious comedy Our Boys with John Dillon as star Tickets are at Sanborns and reserved seats carry no extra charge for patrons.
The Chicago Madrigal Club with reader Miss Jessie Couthous will present a concert and reading for the Young Men's Library Association at Wilcoxson’s Opera House on Friday evening February 9 1877. Members include Miss Fannie Whitney soprano Miss Emma Baker contralto Charles Barnes tenor Geo N Broderick bass. Admission fifty cents children half price reserved seats available at Samborn’s after next Monday morning.
Editor notes Winslow endured a snow storm with roads passable and cars expected once funds arrive. Eleven thousand dollars needed, six thousand three hundred fifty pledged. Lyceum debated a Narrow Gauge Rail Road, affirming its benefit. Next meeting to tackle gender work inequality. Principal Benj. Pyme ill, Miss Judie McVenn leads the school.
Ridott Illinois January 17 1877 Citizens letter to the Journal decries obscene content in the Davis Budget urging post office guidelines enforcement and local moral standards. The writer cites postmaster instructions to exclude indecent materials and asks Stephenson County readers to withdraw patronage from the editor.
The Adelphian Teachers Association held a full day session at Loran Gentral School House on January 20 1877. Miss Nellie Moran led primary reading with lively discussion. afternoon sessions covered grammar spelling geography and history with several members enrolling as association members. A detailed programme was adopted for upcoming meetings and attendees expressed thanks for local hospitality. The next gathering is set for February 3 1877 at Timm's Grove or Boop's School House Kent. The article also notes school enrollment around 135 and highlights staff including Prof J H Parr and Prof P Wards with N C Dougherty as principal, praising the institution's curriculum and reputation.
Last Friday in Mt Morris we attended the Annual Society Contest in Seibert Hall on January 19 1877. Declamation essay oration joint debate and society paper formed the program with marks awarding two for the debate and paper and one for each declamation essay oration. Philorhetorians took the essay and debate while Amphictyons won the declamation oration and paper. Judges were Dr Thomas of Aurora Dr Dunbridge of Rochelle and Elder Tibball of Baileyville. The Returning Board was trusted and the results pleased all. Exercises were interesting and instructive with notable praise for the essay by the Philorhetorians.
The Freeport Gas Company announces a 20 percent price cut on gas and pledges further reductions to 3.20 per 1000 feet for citizens paying bills by the first of the month as it expands street lighting with 75 lamp posts. The note defends past criticism from the Freeport Bulletin and asserts growing demand despite attacks. January 30 1877.
The intimitable Tony Dillon, famed comedian, headlines the Opera House for two consecutive nights. Crowd warmly invited to attend the performances this evening and tomorrow night.
A fragment notes a price deal on good lead pencils, advertising a dozen pencils for 25 cents. No clear date or source entity was provided, but the items imply a sales or supply listing.
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