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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1879
Page
4
Local Matters recounts Mrs Geo Fry of Chicago visiting Freeport, Miss Jennie Barrett from Auburn visiting, and Internal Revenue Agent Wm Hempstead inspecting. Several residents travel east for fall stock, and local projects include a new post office, a fountain at Dr Mills, and a Stover wind mill. Sharp social events, church missions, and a business shift at Bordner & Rosebrugh mark the week.
Jno A Martin longtime Freeport bachelor has wed Miss Jennie Blais dell of this city in Darlington last Saturday. The couple returned to Freeport Monday morning. The Journal extends its warmest congratulations.
A group of prominent business houses voted to close at 7 o clock p m on Saturdays with farmers and customers in mind. The Journal suggests eight o clock for grocers during hot weather to accommodate late travel. Many firms signed, listing T K Best and others including Mrs. A D Ferris and Geo P Rose Jr among the signatories.
Mr and Mrs F Hawke of Stephenson Street celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with about one hundred guests. The event featured Chinese lantern decor, a German Liederkranz serenade, and numerous gifts including silver items from family and friends. Mrs Wendt of Iowa attended, and bouquets were given by Miss Mary Brand and Louis Baucher.
Saturday night June 28 the St James A B Church Orangeville Circuit hosted an ice cream festival. Rev O M Van Swearingen opened with prayer, Rev R A Harwood spoke on Sabbath School work, and Rev J B Schrack discussed the social aspects. Choirs from Oneco St James and Orangeville sang well as receipts neared $50. A separate nearby festival by church opponents failed to attract a crowd despite a brass band. A visitor notes thanks to patrons.
Dr DePuy a widely known Freeport physician died after long illness and war service at age 55. Born near Syracuse in 1824 he studied in New York and Rochester, served as Major at Pittsburgh Landing, and settled in Freeport in 1856 where he led medical practice, wartime duties, and family charity. He preached kindness, mentored youths, and left a large church and civic circle mourning him. Funeral held at First Presbyterian Church with strong turnout.
The Allenian Art Society honored Hattie Bogar at a tea with a gift of Rogers Statuary and a poem praising the sisters. The verse traces the group’s history from Hattie’s leadership through Emma Allen and the collective “ALLENIANS” name, celebrating friendship and art.
Mr. Warren Clark of this city leaves for Hot Springs Arkansas at noon expecting to be away several weeks if treatment improves his health We hope for a favorable outcome A special City Council meeting was called Monday evening but failed for lack of a quorum and adjourned to Friday evening Several Freeport residents plan a temporary stay at Delavan Lake next week and should enjoy their time there
A historical item outlines Northwestern Transit Company pleasure routes from Chicago and Milwaukee to eastern destinations with round trip tickets valid until November. It also includes letters debating corn crop prospects, with John Wright of Harlem and crop reporter F B Walker noting a generally good stand and early maturity, except oats.
The schedule lists July and August Bible meeting times at multiple churches including Rock Run Epleyanna Ch Rock City Evangelical Ch Davis Evangelical Church Walnut Grove Pleasant Hill School House Cedarville Evangelical Ch Oneco Reform ed and Lutheran Church Dakota M E Ch Spring Creek Lancaster Ref Ch with dates July 20 through Aug 10. C Foster County Agent notes details. The ad promotes F W Brainerd selling musical instruments and the McCammon piano as a top instrument.
Brand new leather covered phaeton with drab broadcloth upholstery, side lamps, and fenders offered for sale cash. For details inquire at JOURNAL office, 15-2W.
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