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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1875
Page
4
Charlie Knapp of Northwestern road offers Sunday School scholars of the First M. E. Church a railroad ride on Friday at 10 o clock, followed by a picnic in a shady spot and an evening return by train. The youngsters look forward to the excursion with great anticipation.
Freeport crowds filled venues for Howes Great London Circus. Three performances—forenoon, afternoon, and evening—featured an excellent wild animal display and a chic, elegant act. Reported attendance and receipts suggest a strong financial turnout despite hard times.
Last Saturday Freeport traveled to Shannon for a basketball game. The Shannonites protested the umpire’s decision and quit the match. Freeport led when play stopped, the umpire ruled for Freeport, and the $20 stake remained unsettled. Many players missed the return freight as some rode Foot and Walker’s line home.
The Fourth in Freeport drew a perfect throng on Monday the 5th. Incoming trains were packed as residents and visitors filled the city. The Firemen's parade and steam engine demonstrations thrilled thousands, with flowers and flags adorning the apparatus. Prizes unseen but rumored that No. 1 swept.
A man named John T. Cabell fell into an open cellar during a late train visit to Warren. He was rescued with serious injuries including a dislocated breastbone and broken ribs. The incident occurred on Stephenson Street near the Illinois Central depot during construction by John Effert and Jacob Krohn. Cabell may sue the city for dangerous man traps and poor lighting, with potential large damages and a push for gas street lighting.
Early hot season advice urges sharp vigilance for disease causes dwellers in cities. It warns diseases like dysentery diarrhoea cholera morbus and cholera infantum stem from decomposed organic products. Emphasizes daily removal of garbage sewerage and offal to prevent poisoning from noxious gases.
A long list of local happenings includes Rev. F. P. Cleveland and George Pieraol addressing a temperance meeting at the Opera House a week ago, and progress reports on Davis mills, new banks, storms, crops, and assorted community news across Stephenson and surrounding townships.
Taxpayers may claim refunds by presenting the 1874 tax receipt to the County Treasurer, proving taxes paid on the 1873 assessment. The amount due will be paid in cash, and the opportunity is highlighted as more valuable than the subscription price of the Journey to many taxpayers.
Oliver P. McCool returns from Evanston and quill drives in the County Clerk's office. Frank W. Brown back from Evanston rests from studies at M. W. Brown & Co. Martin L. Newton, class of 1875, says college life is ended. Nile W. Hermans from Nashotah Seminary is with us again. Cyrus Kryder and Wm. Wait return from college. Miss Sadie Helm of Galena visits Freeport. Editors from Lena Star Ogle County reporters and others spotted in town. Mr. Roderick of the Government Printing Office visits. Amos G. Ells of Winslow helps celebrate. Hon. James Taggart notes southern Ridott and Silver Creek farmers may aid the Chicago & Pacific road from Byron to Freeport. rumor of Lanark offering $130,000 to secure the road appears excessive.
This week's Freeport Journal highlights new ads for Fifield and Brainerd music store and jewelry John W Brown executor notice I F Kleckner estray horse taken up by D C Lamb W G and W Barnes agricultural implements and Dr Lyon medical services.
A Foreston Journal note discusses a quote on a country Puritan church and the belief that most are not in a dire state while warning against wine sin. It also mentions D B Breas and a Philadelphia to Pennsylvania rail engine using air water mix by John W. Keely. If it fails, questions arise about reliability.
The Harlem Sabbath School Convention met at Harlem Center Church on July 4 1875 with large attendance. Reports from Harlem Center School Millerburg School Greenville Union show hundreds of attendees and modest funds and papers distributed. Ewing was elected President and Jas Flansburg Secretary for the coming year with Malnix Flansburg and Smallwood named to plan the next convention.
Geo Youngs and Geo Bowen of the Chicago and Pacific Railroad visited Lanark with citizens to study a crossing on the Chicago and Pacific line. A surveying party traveled via town, crossing the Illinois Central track 20 rods north of the roundhouse. Grades Byron to Forreston described as comparatively easy.
W. W. Robey successor to Rovey and Hutchison advertises the finest and largest stock of groceries in the city. Customers are assured delivery of exactly what they order to their door from the Munn’s building store, with prompt service and complete stock.
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