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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1872
Page
4
The column notes a string of local events and odds and ends. It mentions Fourth of July celebrations around Freeport, a festival at the Armory, and a grand Jubilee report from Boston. It lists notable residents visiting, prizes awarded at Evanston, and a wave of regional travel and appointments.
The annual session of the State Teachers Institute will meet at the State Normal University in August for three weeks. It concentrates on Natural Science instruction to help teachers qualify under the new School Law. The program seeks to accommodate up to a thousand teachers with lectures, drills, and expert instructors, urging prompt preparation and attendance.
Citizens of Lena plan a large Fourth of July celebration with Hon. B E S Taylor as orator, Darwin's Orang-outangs and the Freeport Guards in street events, and an extra Illinois Central train from Freeport. A separate item notes a grand ice cream and strawberry festival near Lena, and today marks the Lena High School closing exercises with a reunion. Crops look good though heat continues. a fire at Weaver's elevator roof was quickly contained with minor damage.
At the Democratic State Convention in Springfield last Wednesday the district named committee members for Credentials Mastin Permanent Organization J. J. Kilicott Resolutions John Whalen Conference Committee Dr. W. J. McKima Committee to choose Delegates-At-Large E. L. Cronkrite W. C. Wright elected to the State Central Committee and delegates to the Baltimore Convention W. H. Mitchell A. R. McCoy Alternates S. R. Wilson J. Stahl
A June 6 incident in Harlem describes a small Ku Kluxing party guarding a deranged neighbor. They halted a peaceful elderly citizen walking along the public highway, forbidding his visit and threatening him with a hatchet. The note warns such actions are an outrageous and costly experiment in controlling travel on public roads.
C FOSTER county agent lists annual Bible meeting sites in Stephen son County for 1872. events span June to September across Ridott Rock Run Davis Rock Grove Oneco Cedarville Buens Vista Dakota Lancaster Hurlour Harlem Waddams Winslow West Point Kent Jeferson Loran Morenge Silver Creek Freeport County Meeting dates include June 16 to September 29 with numerous church venues and start times.
Harvester Cutcage announces Sundry Reaping Machines similar to the Marsh Harvester but claims patent infringement by competitors Deane Murdock Co of St Paul and Elward Goodhue of Polo Illinois. Suits have begun with a preliminary injunction sought, judge Thos Drummond sets hearing July 2. farmers and agents may be liable for damages and injunctions.
Utility note lists EZ Awoodman Se as general agent for Freeport on October 3, 1917, indicating a truncated OCR fragment referencing a regional business or agency role.
Shop for dress goods reduced across many lines including silk, poplin, and broadcloth. Prices featured include 45 to 94 cents with selections in Scotch plaid and striped patterns. Stock is described as long and available in various colors and fabrics. Best & Morgan advertises the sale with emphasis on low prices.
A stock list from Best and Morgs outlines shawls in multiple styles and prices. Items include Paisley patterns, Ottoman Stripes, Black Cashmere, Black Silk, all wool, Shetlandite, and Shetland Black, with prices ranging from 7.50 to 40.00. The note states the stock is too large.
A damaged notice lists white goods and linens with varied prices from 20 to 50 cents. Items include Marseilles, Yosemite Grass Cloths, white Swiss fabrics, French Jacqu nets, Percales stripes, Dress Linens, and striped organ dies. Stock is noted as large at Victoria.
Our stock in every department is too large at this time of year. We have picked out many lines of goods as greatly reduced in price to reduce stock. Dress Making Department is extensive, and Millinery trade greatly increased. We are adding new lines of Fancy Goods daily and sell wholesale Millinery and Dry Goods as cheap as Chicago or St. Louis but for cash only.
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