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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1874
Page
4
A Freeport column notes a lively Fourth with comets raspberries and orange peel as jokes. It mentions court-house crops, heat strains on horses, a hens nest scheme ending badly, a marriage at the Second Presbyterian, and plans for a Louisianians concert to aid Southern colored people. Local notices invite readers to Mrs. F. C. Miller’s home and a lodge meeting.
The Hettinger Williams firm in Freeport plans a steam elevator at their grain warehouse on the riverbank to boost unloading and storage. Builder Grimm of Bushnell starts the work, aiming for completion in about four weeks before the new crops. The note highlights local grain trade and expansion in Freeport Illinois, June 29 1874.
Crowded Wilcoxons Opera House near 1,000 attendees witness Freeport High School Twelfth Anniversary Exercises. Students perform essays and orations under Prof Snyder with music by Schrader Orchestra and Freeport Quartette Club. Diplomas presented by H. M. Barnum as applause and bouquets mark the event.
Presiding Elder Tibball preached at First M E church last Sunday evening. Mrs H C Hemenway was away a week. John and Will Shaffer of New York visit friends. Rev and Mrs Geo W Dean plan a New York State summer. Hon Mr Burchard returned from Washington and looks well among old friends. Mr and Mrs Joseph Cavanagh left for Colorado for health. many wish them a pleasant trip. James L Neff of Bailey Neff returned from Springfield. John Swanzey of Ridott back from Minnesota and Wisconsin trip. he was on a train ditched but unhurt except for broken spectacles. Crops outlook favorable. Hon J M Bailey to return by Aug 1. Neff to handle firm law work in Bailey Neff during absence. A mistaken note said Bailey would be absent six months. Opera House bargains attract shoppers. A rumor via Negaunee Iron Herald mentions a backward spring forecasting a healthy summer.
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