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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1867
Page
4
A Captain Wim Stewart wagon team escaped in town on Tuesday, racing along Bridge and Mechanics streets and through John Montélius coal yard without damage. The runaways curved toward Stephenson Street and were recaptured near the lumber yards, with no serious injuries reported.
The Freeport high school exhibition at Fry's Wall last evening drew a large crowd and ran from eight to eleven thirty. Students performed with proficiency across varied acts, with captivating delineations of passions and strong musical parts. Receipts totaled 54.50 plus street sales, signaling a sizable audience and a strong display of local public schools.
Messrs Harding and Pratt have moved their stock of clothing and gent’s furnishing goods from Exchange and Galena to Chicago and Stephenson at Wises’ old stand. They occupy half the store while Mr. Rice takes the other half.
A Saturday afternoon game at the Eagle grounds saw Eagle and Monitor B B clubs contest a close five inning match. The Eagle team prevailed 27 to 5, with the agile 35 securing the decisive score as the Monitor club struggled to keep up.
Among the new residences in process of erection on Stephenson street a house for Mr Sanford of the firm White and Rowell stands noted. The property was recently purchased by this gentleman from Charley Myers.
Mr C E Colby has purchased the stock of groceries from Cass and Tinkham and transferred the goods to 91 Stephenson street a few doors below Stines corner.
From Wednesday's Daily, Mr Haley the carpenter injured by two heavy timbers at Bergman and Kirks new building Monday last is much better and his ultimate recovery is considered almost certain. It was indeed a narrow escape.
The First Baptist Church of this city has published two neat pamphlets containing a complete list of the congregation members with blank pages for future additions. The pamphlets are intended to record current membership and provide space for names to be inserted as the church grows.
A sudden evening storm visited the city around six o'clock producing a miniature tornado. The sky darkened, dust clouds swirled, and several trees were blown down. No serious damage was reported beyond that, as residents noted only minor effects from the gusty wind.
Yesterday proved the warmest day of the season with thermometers up to 100 in the shade on Stephenson street. The hot weather spurred corn to flourish and meat to fare well, helping make up for earlier seasonal delays in this region.
A parsonal offender involved in throwing offal into the branch was caught after tracks led from a house to the site. The suspect was fined $2 and costs by a justice, with the paper urging stronger penalties to improve the city’s sanitary conditions and praising authorities for ongoing efforts.
The article notes Marshal Mc Maughlin has received flattering proposals to join Chicago’s detective force, signaling high regard for his efficiency. It expresses hope he stays with his current city for the good of the town.
Ta Pardes boys were caught stealing boxes in the valley behind Clayton's store last evening. They narrowly escaped serious trouble and were released with a minor reprimand on promising not to do the theft again.
A man driving on Chicago street yesterday amid heat and possible intoxication was thrown from his wagon when his horses bolted. He appeared unhurt, got back on, and drove away as bystanders restrained the team, the wagon wheel striking the back of his head during the mishap.
Parker, editor of the Kankakee Gazette, offers half interest in the established newspaper office. Purchaser must be a Republican and well recommended as to character and fitness. Price is $3,500. This is not a rare opportunity for the right man.
We rode through the countryside and found crops thriving across corn wheat oats barley and rye with mowing machines at work and hay fields set for a heavy yield Vegetables grow strong though potatoes suffer from pests Yet overall prospects look bright as markets rebound from earlier fears and seed time returns to fulfillment
Mr. Wm. B. Mayer escaped serious injury Monday when an acid explosion at a soda fountain showered his clothes and skin. He used nearby water to rinse, saving hands and face though his clothing was damaged. The writer also asks repairs to bad holes at Chisago and Calena Streets intersections to prevent future accidents.
In the recent heat Mayer & Sons are praised as Good Samaritans for supplying delicious soda water from a never failing supply. Travelers note the store’s Russian Territory flavored syrups and tropical fruit tastes. Upstairs offers cool refreshment rooms with chocolate ice cream and raspberry lemon ices. The establishment is convenient and notable for its neatness and cleanliness.
Saturday's Daily notes a pleasant Fourth in Orangeville with the Declaration of Independence read and an oration by Don Atkins praised as one of his finest. Rev. Samuel Bloom and Rev. Henry Knepper delivered addresses after the ovation. A band and a glee club provided music, fireworks lit the evening, and attendance ranged from twelve to fifteen hundred.
The Freeport Division No. 658 Sons of Temperance installed officers for the July 1 quarter led by D G WLP Tf and Konegy. Names include Ly A Shoots W P. W A Chas Green h. Bada Wilson Ros i. O Wait k s. N S Brewster Tocasker. A W Tousey Chaplain. J Brown Conductor. Mary Bell A Roser I. 8. Jno Sisson O JK Rosebraugh moves to Past Worthy Patrickeli's Chair.
A Christmas Day celebration by Patrick McGrath ends in arson at his Witnesheik street home. He beats his wife then lights a parlor furniture pyre, inciting a blaze that destroys the house and contents. A stranger rescues a crying infant as the roof collapses. McGrath is jailed on $500 bail awaiting grand jury action.
A Fourth of July gathering drew many from across the county to Freeport for a German style celebration. The day featured a court house square procession, a garden program with speeches and songs in multiple languages, and a ball at Wry's Wall. Proceeds went to benefit the German school society, with Germans praised for organizing a creditable observance while native citizens were urged to join in future years.
A 4th of July temperance basket picnic is detailed with travel by train to a grove near Rick City. The author recounts speeches by Dr Porter on temperance, calls for lodge unity, and a lavish Cedarville dinner, highlighting the festive, communal spirit and local public order on the holiday.
Rev W C Willing voices support for prohibition while denouncing the National Brewers Congress. Rev C C Snyder and others sing, Dr Porter reads resolutions declaring intemperance a sin and pledging to back only temperance allies. Davis Glee Club performs Listen to the Temperance Song.
The Union Baseball Club traveled to Rockford on Wednesday evening for a forenoon match with Forest City Jr. The two hour and thirty minute game ended with a victory for the Union club, with the official score handed in.
Mr C Robertson plans relocating his family to Racine where he has opened a coal yard branch. His partner Mr Brawley will oversee operations in Racine. The move promises a strong outlook for the new venture and Robertson’s loss to the local community is noted with well wishes for his successor.
The Forest City club of Rockford lost to the Excelsiors of Chicago by 28 to 25 in a Thursday match. Umpire was Mr. Calloway of the Eureka club, Newark New Jersey. Full score not available for this issue.
The Fourth of July celebration at Ridott featured an opening prayer by Rey. Mr. Peck read the Declaration of Independence, followed by an address from Rev. Durand. Rev. Witter spoke to the children as music interludes enlivened the event, which attendees said would be long remembered.
An affray at Greenwood Gardens on the Fourth left Capt. Welke with a stab wound to the arm. Dr. Best dressed the wound on the spot and no serious injuries are expected.
Most business streets became scenes of fights on the Fourth. Many incidents led to bloodshed and arrests, filling the jail as police rushed between streets. The force worked throughout the day to quell disturbances and manage the crowded cells.
A snippet highlights an interesting report on the Temperance picnic and celebration featured in another column. The brief notes emphasis on community event coverage and local sentiment.
Spring chickens have appeared in the market and are all the rage, drawing buyers and shoppers to local stalls as demand surges for fresh poultry offerings.
Several places in the county where celebrations were held are yet unheard from. We shall esteem it. Siyor if those present at any such will favor us with the particulars.
Rev. J. W. Clark, the new rector of the Episcopal church, arrived in town Wednesday and is temporarily staying at the Howard House with his family until the rented rector’s residence is ready.
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