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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1873
Page
4
Local items discuss beer and lemons in demand, peaches in market, and price of mercury at eight on Sunday. Freeport touted as a goods hub while a Chicago lake tunnel is proposed. Democratic remarks surface against Greeley with satire on the Baltimore Convention. Busyness of farmers, crosswalk addition, and a Paris band visiting Chicago are noted.
Mrs A D Ferris departed the city on Tuesday bound for San Francisco seeking rest for six to eight weeks. She will be joined by friends who will tour California together, visiting the state's prominent sights and scenes.
Mr I Stine of Stine Brothers and wife have left the city for Minnesota. The Illinois Central versus Northwestern injunction case has been argued with a decision awaited this week. Passenger cars from Dubuque to Chicago via Forreston will run soon regardless of ruling. The new state law requiring air stock to be kept from running at large takes effect October 1. Citizens should prepare for the change.
A clipped New York City scene during a fierce summer reports lavish houses, waiting steps, and the odd image of drowsy dogs with tongues lolling and brass figures sweating like sixty. The fragment hints at wealth and heat, with urban bustle and oddities amid the hot season.
Lieut Dinwiddie leaves the city on Monday for Salt Lake City to lead an exploring and surveying party into southeast Utah. The party, joined by geologists and mining experts, aims to discover gold and silver deposits and will pass near the Powell expedition. Departure set for August 1 with a four month absence. Dinwiddie to report findings for the Frezror Journal.
Rev Geo W Dean former Racine College professor preached his introductory sermon at Zion Church. He spoke on Mark VIII 4 asserting how a man may satisfy a multitude with bread in the wilderness. The sermon was clear concise and strong and urged practical, daily Christian duty.
J D Diffenbaugh gave the printer lemonade praised as pure and genuine not cheap circus style. The note urges readers to refresh at his establishment, suggesting plenty of blessings for generous servings.
A Rev Browne killed a boy who had leaned into his yard to retrieve a ball over a fence. The shooter claimed the child sought his green apples, and the incident sparked debate over morality and judgment in the community.
The Democratic funeral at Baltimore drew respectable attendance as the deceased party was laid to rest with military honors. Gun salutes marked the sendoff while critics dismissed the entity, noting its collapse and absence of further departures for the party.
A polemic mocks Horace Greeley and the Democrats as he seeks votes after previously labeling opponents with harsh terms. The speaker ridicules Democrats voting for a man called liar thief and villain, noting the irony with laughter.
The Rock River Paper Company advances extensive water works upgrades at Beloit. Six Hooston Turbine wheels will be installed and a long flume built requiring over 70 000 feet of lumber. The Beloit Free Press notes a liberal Democrat in Rockton mocking Grant on farming and lettuce.
Saturday afternoon about 4 o clock the middle scaffold at a court house job gave way causing six men to plunge to the floor. Contractor Mr Knickerbocker was severely injured with a deep hand wound and other contusions. Several co workers suffered cuts and bruises, but all survived, with one man jumping to the floor to escape.
A Chicago area man W McHenry joins brother and partner Hughes in Utah Wahsatch claim near Kimball’s hotel. Reports describe a 70 by 30 foot ledge with silver assays from $250 to $1100 per ton. Rock in sight exceeds 20 000 tons valued above $5 million. locals and experts react with excitement.
Proceedings of the Hoard of supervisors on Monday July 8 1872 show the board meeting to review state statute driven revisions. Members present include Frey Sabih Mc Carnefix Darling Taggart presiding. The body resolves to assess all property listed by the County Clerk not previously assessed by town assessors.
Proceedings summary of Stephenson County Board of Supervisors from July 1872 through July 1879. Items include equalization of assessments, committee appointments, institute funds, watercourse restoration, alms-house and jail registers, public building funding, taxation actions, and notes on local events, reports, and installations.
Mrs. Louisa Eakman 42, second wife of Mr. Eakman, living 54 miles south of Ridott, died by her own action last Thursday night by hanging in a barn. Husband slept, woke to find her missing, inquest by Coroner Dean returned a verdict consistent with the fatal deed. She left two children.
The Building Committee abandoned the stone wall plan for a Court House Square fence after contractors failed to perform. The committee postponed action and now favors a light iron fence, hoping to satisfy citizens when the subject is taken up again. A stone foundation contract was reportedly entered.
Judge Brown rules in favor of Rev. Mr. Proctor in the Polo case against the Presbyterian church of the area. Church officers appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court seeking reversal of the decision.
The annual meeting for the election of officers of the Y M C A was held Monday evening. The results selected L. H. Munn as President, John G. Oyler as Vice-President, RJ Haslam as Secretary, and TS Gemmell as Treasurer.
A fragment from The Pekin Gazette discusses William Greeley and party dynamics. It claims a Hermaphroditic influence binds the state, critiques the Democratic and Republican factions, and suggests a national convention could shift control. The piece questions leadership and financial management in government.
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