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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1872
Page
4
A broad mix of 19th century items covers politics, society, and local happenings. Mentions of Democratic strife around Greeley, a Baltimore Convention review, the First Lutheran Church corner stone, Freeport Guards outfits, and travel notes in Illinois. Also notes on beet sugar farming, croquet fun, and upcoming state laws on stock control with cross-town travel rumors. Includes band from Paris and health trips to California.
Lieut. Dinwiddie departs Monday for Salt Lake City to command an exploring and surveying party into southeast Utah. The group, including geologists and mining experts, aims to reach gold and silver deposits and expects to meet the Powell party. They will leave August 1 and be absent about four months, with Dinwiddie promising to report progress for the Freziori Journal.
Rev Geo W Dea formerly Prof of Greek and Latin at Racine College preached his introductory sermon at Zion Episcopal Church on Sabbath. He used Mark 8 4 and spoke with clear concise and strong delivery. The discourse emphasized practical sound truths to strengthen the Christian character in daily life.
J. D. Diffenbaugh, famed for good fellowship and tastier trades, gave the printer a generous supply of ice cold lemonade. It was pure and top quality, not the any circusy bargain. Readers are urged to visit his establishment and enjoy the refreshing drink.
A Rev Browne shot and killed a boy who entered his yard to retrieve a ball over a fence in Cincinnati last week. The man, described as pious, misread the boy's intent as theft of his green apples. The remark cites a biblical reference to Judas to mock Browne.
A bitter account describes the Democratic funeral in Baltimore with military honors and gun salutes. The writer denounces the party as a weak, putrid carcass that is sunk to its final rest, claiming there are no more departures for the dearly departed Democracy.
A sensational political line mocks Democrats for backing Horace Greeley after harsh attacks. The speaker questions how voters can support a man once labeled a liar thief and villain, with repeated taunting laughter at the spectacle.
The Rock River Paper Company plans major repairs at their Beloit mill water works including six Iloustone Turbine wheels and a new dam requiring over 70,000 feet of lumber. The Beloit Free Press notes quips about July’s name origin and a Rockton Democrat jab at Grant on farming.
Saturday afternoon about four o clock a scaffold inside the Court House gave way plunging six men to the floor. Contractor Mr Knickerbocker suffered a severe hand wound and other injuries. Others include William Turner with a gash above the eye, Fred Westover with a cut arm, Charley Rextrew with a head cut, and Thomas Boughden who escaped by jumping to the floor. Dr Best attends Knickerbocker.
W McHenry of this city sold his photograph business and moved West with his brother to join a mining claim. Telegrams report a rich strike near Kimball’s hotel Partey’s park, 25 miles from Echo. The ledge spans about 70 feet by 30. assays show silver from 250 to 1100 per ton. Estimated rock in sight exceeds 20,000 tons worth over 5 million dollars.
The Hoard met to review and equalize assessments with members present led by James S. Taggart. On motion, the Board proceeded to assess all property listed by the County Clerk not yet assessed by town assessors, and the assessment was made accordingly.
The July 1872 Stephenson County Board of Supervisors discusses appointing a committee to report on personal property equalization, correcting Thomas French’s assessment, and routing grievances to tax committees. It also contemplates funding a Teachers Institute, adjusting real estate valuations, and authorizing building expenditures while adding members to equalization committees.
Mrs. Louisa Eakman, 42, second wife of Mr. Eakman who lives 54 miles south of Ridott, died by her own action last Thursday night. She hanged herself in a barn after tying a rope to a timber and stepping from a chair. Two children survive. Coroner Dean held an inquest with a verdict per the account.
The Building Committee announced the stone fence project around Court House Square was dropped after contractors failed to perform. They now favor a neat light iron fence and have almost secured a contract for the stone foundation, hoping citizen wishes are met when revisited.
Judge Brown rules in favor of Rev. Mr. Proctor in the polo dispute with the Presbyterian church. Church officers appeal the decision to the Supreme Court seeking review of the verdict and outcome.
The annual meeting for the election of officers of the Y M C A was held Monday evening. The officers chosen are President L L Munn, Vice President John G Oyler, Secretary R T Haslam, and Treasurer S S Gemmill.
On motion of Andrew Hinds the Poor and Proprietary Farm Commission were authorized to build a residence for the Warden at the Court House complex. The project totals about 20 years of cost estimates, with voting on allocation and committee members listed. The Board adjourned after the action. The Gazette reports on Harding of Freeport delivering a notable Fourth ofJuly oration, with fragments unavailable due to missing minutes. Installation of officers for Winned Sheik Lodge No 301 was completed by senior Masons. The Democrats pledge opposition to Greeley, Minors Central declares its half yearly dividend, and the Stokes Fisk murder trial ends without a verdict, prompting a new trial.
A column notes Dolly Varden neckties for men as a light, novel touch and urges caution under sun with a green leaf in the hat to prevent sunstroke. It complains that Greeley’s bid fails to excite Democrats, while lampooning the Democratic split and Greeley’s nomination by Republicans.
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