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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1868
Page
5
Partial OCR fragment mentions Stephenson County visitors to New York and arrangements with Mr Nutter to that effect. Details are garbled with numbers and stray phrases. lacks clear event dates or outcomes.
The article acknowledges ongoing indebtedness to Hon. Richard Yates for several valuable public documents, noting their availability or relevance to current public affairs.
Mr F Fehly is raising his dwelling house on Chicago Street to match the street grade. The project aims to improve access and curb appeal, with construction expected to proceed in the coming weeks.
The wall in front of Tarbox's block opposite the Journal office, washed away by the freshet, has been thoroughly repaired and is now stronger than before.
The notice states that appropriate services will be held in the United Brethren Church at Ridott at 1 A. M. A basket meeting is planned in the grove at Damascus near Stout's Bridge from July 8 to July 12, led by Geo. B. Walker, pastor.
A Sunday camp meeting at Rock City attracted a large crowd with every livery team in the city hired and a special Western Union KR. R. train used to transport excursionists to and from the event.
Arrangements have been made for Hon. SP Adams of Dubuque to speak in our city on political topics of the day. He will address the audience before a torch light procession through the streets and a meeting at the hall on Friday evening July 10th, with expectations of a larger turnout than prior events.
The late freshet left vast quantities of fish on river flats in the Pecatonica and tributaries. City Council workers were hired to bury the carcasses to prevent foul odors and possible epidemic.
The best strawberries of the season in this city come from Mr. A. A. Crary the School Commissioner who supplied a dish of fruit. He could not name the variety but says the sample represents an average crop size and flavor.
We honor Mrs W P Brown for a splendid bouquet in her yard exhibiting the season’s finest flowers. Her home displays taste and care in flowers, inspiring appreciation of nature’s beauty. Such generosity would improve any sanctum and brighten the world.
The piece notes rising popularity of a party aligned group led by Brick Pomeroy, with newspapers like the Freeport Bulletin dedicating columns. It argues that young readers won't join associations led by Pomeroy and predicts a November victory despite ridicule of the movement and the so called True Light improvement.
A dog owned by Mr. Bigelow performed a series of odd movements before Messrs. W. W. and Hi. P. early Monday morning, causing bystanders to fear hydrophobia. It was later deemed only stupefaction and the animal was promptly dispatched the same afternoon to prevent further risk.
The program outlines two days of sessions July 7 and 8 with devotional exercises, reports from county Sunday Schools, duties of superintendents and teachers, library guidance, and a children's meeting featuring D. L. Moody. It notes adjustments to time and delegates, plus remarks on a local organ project and public school term closure.
On Monday evening we met Capt Tate Church of Chicago a renowned vocalist who was in town on business connected with the Michigan Southern RB of which he is general agent.
A refined poem by Mr. B. F. Taylor is published here after being read before the State Editorial Association at its Rockford session. The readers are urged to take note, as the piece stands among the finest read.
Members of the Mission Sabbath School held a picnic in the country yesterday. The group is described as flourishing and expected to do much good in the community, and its work is encouraged.
On Monday a large crowd gathered drawing many people into the streets which had been quiet of late. Merchants say sales were not significantly increased by the influx of visitors, despite the lively scene for the time.
On Wednesday last during the Masonic celebration in the city, Mr 8 J Dodds of Lena Postmaster called and has just begun work in the news business. The note expresses hope for his success in the new venture.
Lessor of the fair ground track announces purses for two trotting and running events on Saturday, July Fourth. Purse one offers 25 dollars for best three in five trot open to horses never under 3 percent. three to enter, two to start. Purse two provides 30 dollars for best two in eight running open to all horses owned in Stephenson County. three to enter, two to start. entrance fee ten percent.
The 16 member Atlantic Baseball Club of Brooklyn N Y touring the Western states stopped in the city Thursday on their way from Rockford to Bloomington. A local former member greeted them at the depot and gave them a city tour, they expressed pleasure with the visit.
For a week crowds gathered to see Dr. Hamlin and his traveling Wizard Oil caravan. A band wagon with four horses provided music whileSalesmen delivered tales of cures and sang, driving strong sales for the oil. The outfit, from Elgin, presented belief in the medicine's value for diseases of the era.
Messrs. C. Hy Knapp and J. W. Nest, who had been away on business for several weeks, returned home last Friday.
The Wisconsin Street bridge endured the late Treshet driftwood surge without serious damage, after early fears of severe injury. Local authorities report the structure came through the ordeal scathed but intact.
The editor of the Bulletin rejects claims of envy toward his prosperity. He says disputes over personalities are not his focus and asserts friendly relations with the predecessor, denying any motive to harm rivals. He notes business success does not affect others and commits to not engaging in personal attacks.
A horse owned by Messrs Bordner and Koehler bolted with a buggy on Thursday evening. The vehicle broke and the horse sustained injuries to its own leg, while a rider suffered serious leg injuries.
Local ad notes Em mert and Stipgon offer fruit cans and various tinware at the most reasonable prices. Items advertised include a range of canned goods and metal household ware.
In a warm notice editors thank Worthy Street Commissioner E R McLaughlin for the labor and repairs on streets cross walks and bridges this season. They acknowledge room for more improvements but commend his prompt faithful service.
A horse belonging to Mr. C. B. Bidwell left unattended behind his Bridge Street store ran off up the street on its own. It freed itself from buggy and harness near the office and was captured by blacksmith SXline who brought it to his shop where the owner found it.
Crusader Commandery of Rockford members earned praise for attending the masonic celebration and a baseball game held in Rockford on Wednesday. The home team played the Atlantics of Brooklyn, with all participants noting their shared interest.
The store proclaims the best and largest assortment of forks rakes scythes and grain cradles in the city at very low prices.
Citizens hear that ongoing dust clouds on streets not on the main route ruin goods and hamper daily life. The issue is presented as proof that contributions are funding a worthwhile project.
A brief ride through rural districts reports crops in fine condition and promises of an abundant harvest. Wheat barley and rye thrive with corn appearing to grow strongly, suggesting good crops and brisk trade for fall 1803.
One Wilcox and Gibbs one Grover and Baker one Howe. All new and will be sold at very low prices. Also sewing machines of all kinds to rent by the day, week or month. Inquire of the undersigned corner of Beaver and Pleasant Streets Freeport Illinois MW-13-11 2 Albert Burss, Jr
The editor notes the appearance of an eight page paper in a new format. They acknowledge the labor of changing the form and resetting the issue, and praise the paper's creditable look and its size matching the former JOURNAL before enlargement. They congratulate their contemporary on prosperity.
The excursion to Savanna with a basket picnic is to be held today Wednesday. The trip benefits a cause while offering pleasure, and everyone who can leave their business should join. The train departs the depot at morning hour and returns at seven this evening.
The article notes Mountain Dew is the ultimate tobacco, with Messrs. Y Youngman and Brubaker as the sole firm handling the brand. They have just received a large invoice. Readers are urged to heed the warning and govern themselves accordingly.
A local ad extols the White Pine Compound as a remedy for sudden colds coughs lung and pulmonary complaints and kidney troubles. It promotes W Poland's Humor Doctor for scrofula and blood impurities and lists Emmert de Burrith as sellers.
An advertisement touts MISHLER'S HERB BITTERS as a universal remedy that invigorates the entire system and supports health. It promises "rosy cheeks" and a healthy complexion after twenty one days of regular use, sold by Druggists and Dealers in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Finert & Pattison announce manufacturing of doors blinds window frames and mouldings with new machinery. They offer planing sawing and moulding services and custom work from patterns or drafts. Warranted quality and prompt attention at their showroom and works.
Importer and dealer in crockery glass and tinware announces a new style of stone fryer jar with tin cap that seals with less wax, avoids corks, resists heat and acids. Stock includes self-sealing fruit jars, glass jars with tin caps, yellow jelly cans and jelly tumblers at New Store next to the Brewster House.
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