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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1873
Page
4
Local notices report Fourth of July celebrations around Freeport with parades and a Guards festival at the Armory. It notes attendance at Evanston college exercises, a voyage of Mormon emigrants through Dixon, and a speech by Hon. E. A. Storrs. Also mentions grafted items about Chicago officials and regional rail and telegraph interests.
James I. Neff of Bailey and Neff will be away six weeks to two months visiting New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Bedford Springs and other summer resorts. He seeks recreation after five years of intensive work and plans to enjoy noted resorts and grand scenery in the East.
The January to July sales competition by Best and Morgan awarded two watches. Martin Krimble won the gold watch as top seller, and James Thomas Hest received the silver watch as second prize.
The State Teachers Institute, to be held at the State Normal University in August for three weeks, will focus on Natural Sciences to aid teachers in meeting new School Law requirements. President Edwards and faculty will organize lectures and drills with top instructors. up to a thousand teachers can be accommodated and are urged to attend before Fall Examinations.
The Scattergood and First Presbyterian Sabbath Schools joined a picnic last Wednesday. Illinois Central railroad official Mr Murphey arranged safe train runs to a Scott farm grove where children enjoyed games, croquet, and generous provisions. A mishap-free day ended with cheers for Murphey, who earned praise for careful handling and the group declared content.
At the Democratic State Convention held in Springfield last Wednesday the district elected committee members on Credentials J Mastin on Permanent Organization J J Ellicott on Resolutions John Whalen on the Conference Committee W C Wright on the delegation to the Baltimore Convention and elected W H Mitchell A R McCoy as delegates with eight alternates including R Wilson and J Stahl for the State Central Committee and district representation.
Lena citizens plan a large July Fourth event with E S Taylor of Evanston delivering the oration and Darwin’s Orang-outangs joining the parade. Illinois Central extra train from Freeport to Lena, 75 cents round trip, bands and a basket picnic dinner on the grove grounds. Also a strawberry festival near Lena and the Lena High School summer term closing with a reunion. Crop prospects cited as crops look well. heat wave noted with a call for rain. Engine-house roof fire at Weaver’s elevator quickly contained and repaired.
A small night posse seeking to guard a threatened neighbor blocked a peaceful elderly man on a public road near Harlem on Wednesday night June Sth. They threatened him with a hatchet and warned him not to proceed. The move is condemned as an outrage and a costly failed attempt to control who travels the street.
Foster, Co, Agent. A schedule of annual Bible meetings across Stephen son County for 1872 listing dates from June through September. Locations include Ridott in United Brethren Church, Rock Run in German Lutheran Church, Davis in M E Church, Rock Grove in Reformed Church, Oneco in A B Church, Cedarville in Lutheran Church, Buena Vista School House, Dakota in M K Church, Lancaster in Reformed Church, Harlem in Gor Mo Church, Waddams Center Unity Church, Winslow Presbyterian, West Point Presbyterian and Lutheran Churches, Loran village, Florencca M E Church, Silver Creek German Church, and a county meeting in Freeport. Dates span June 16 to Sept 20 with varying service times.
Harvester company claims Sundry Reaping Machines imitate the Marsh Harvester and infringe patents. Suits filed against Deane, Murdock & Co. of St Paul and Elward & Goodhue of Polo Illinois, with a preliminary injunction set for July. The firm cautions manufacturers agents and farmers about liability for infringement.
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