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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1875
Page
2
Plymouth Church of Brooklyn voted its pastor the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher a salary of 100000 dollars for the coming year. The amount is the same figure Tilton sued Beecher for and did not obtain.
In Minnesota the so called Democratic Republicans blend with Republicans as a tail to the Democratic kite. The reforming wing labeled as Democratic-Republicans cannot lift the party high, exposing a weak tail in the political wind.
Under the act of July 18, 1874 the Treasury has disposed of about 10 million dollars in 5 per cent bonds authorized by 1870 and with proceeds purchased about 9 million dollars in silver to retire fractional currency.
The Executive Committee of the National Grange voted three to two to relocate the national headquarters from Washington to Louisville Kentucky. They scheduled the next meeting for Louisville on the third Wednesday of November, with the transfer to occur within about six weeks.
General Frank P. Blair died at his St Louis home last Friday night after a long illness. A Civil War hero and political figure, he helped keep Missouri united and resisted secession. Generals Sherman and Blair were praised for his service and character, with Sherman calling him a noble, generous, honest man and a steadfast patriot.
Long Point station on the Vandalia Railroad near Casey, three miles west, is a remote water stop where robbers boarded eastbound train No. 5 at midnight. Two men forced control, fired, killing engineer Milo Ames and wounding the fireman who fled to warn the crew. conductor Fraley coordinated an emergency as robbers attempted to take the train.
During a late train raid on the Adams express run, robbers detached the car, fired on the express messenger Burke and crew, but failed to gain entry. The engineer Ames was killed, the attackers fled, and authorities promise pursuit. Suspects are under arrest, a $1,000 reward offered, and a hammer linked to another case identified as a clue.
The Freeport School District presents its eighth annual report for the year ending July 10, 1875. It lists the operation of twenty one schools with forty six teachers including the superintendent, detailing principals and grade assignments across the First Ward Lincoln Avenue and High School buildings.
The Sunday school convention gathered at the M E Church on the Fourth of July with local and visiting speakers including Mr I F Kleckner and Mrs Kleckner. A parade by Calithumpians preceded an in town celebration with music, an oration by Dr Snyder, and remarks by Rev Mr Conlee honoring the birth of the United States and its national freedom.
The passage speaks of a future moment to be cherished by unborn millions a day that would give birth to a land free and home to the brave reflecting patriotic sentiment through elevated diction and timeless ideals.
Winslow held the Fourth of July with speeches by Hon. B. Dunwiche of Monroe Wisconsin, despite showers that kept people from the grove. A grand ball at Turnbull Fuller Co’s store ran Friday night to Saturday, with 86 and 85 numbers sold respectively. Crops look good, corn laid by, haying to start. dancing crowds fill Turnbull’s Hall when Girard Kneeland provides music.
The last week of clear weather improved crop prospects in Stephenson and neighboring counties. Little grain was badly lodged and is straightening. Farmers are cutting hay and rye and will soon begin the wheat harvest. The outlook promises a full harvest of farm produce.
A grand show will be staged at the Opera House in Freeport on Monday evening July 26 1875. Directed by Mr Julius Schreiber with Freeport dramatic notables and Prof Bischoff assisting, an full orchestra will provide music for an evening of entertaining pleasure.
July 6 entries note inventory and widow's receipt for Matthias Zimmerman estate, appraisement approved, and records ordered. Final report of John Gosseling as administrator for Markus Marks estate approved and discharged. Sale bill for Horace Phelps estate approved and recorded. July 8, insanity verdict in Levi Lucas case returned.
Freeport July 10 1875 Eptrors Journan The First M Bp Sabbath School expresses gratitude through our columns to J Ohns H Knipp Exq and the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Co for furnishing a train of cars for their late picnic At the Session of the School last Sabbath a letter of thanks was given with hearty good will to the mentioned parties G W Warresiog Secretary
The Chicago and Pacific engineers completed a survey of a Byron to Lanark line of 824 miles. The route runs through a rich, beautiful country and lies near Lightsville Adeline’s business district, near Forreston just north of the Illinois Central yard, about 17 miles from Byron. The Freeport route is 234 miles away in a direct line, skirting Stevenson Winnebago and Ogle counties.
Married at the residence of Mr. George Musser on July 4 by Rev G A Hullhorst. The couple Mr James Durst and Miss Jennie E Coates both of Orangeville, Ill, with attendees from McGole Dine San TAy Sntze Me Ww Cole and surrounding communities.
Unclaimed letters dated July 5 1875 listed for Freeport Illinois include names such as Campbell Deloss McConnaugher Coates Hensing Garter Mary Stichter Catherine Carney Miss Mary Allison Leach Willie Ames Sarah Moore Minnie Brown Miller Colwell Sefert Dershorm Cyntha Farley Davis Whitbecker Hoppen Worsing Emma Kemberly and others. Office hours noted from November 1 to April 1 daily 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM with Sunday hours limited and holiday hours 8 to 6. Advertised letters should be requested with date of advertising. Smith D Atkins Postmaster.
Chicago market notes from July 11 show wheat prices rising amid speculative activity with No 2 spring quoted around 1.06 to 1.08 cash or July. August and September futures listed near 1.05 to 1.04. Flour quiet while corn and oats move. rye firm but No 2 oats decline slightly. Lake freights mostly quiet. beef cattle and hogs show mixed activity with fat hogs softening. Market closes with No 2 spring wheat near 1.094 and corn around 0.70.
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