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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1875
Page
2
Northwestern states commission members convened at Springfield to discuss cheap transportation. The Cedar Rapids Methodist camp meeting last week drew six thousand attendees and converted over five hundred to the faith, described as one of the most successful gatherings.
Prof Donaldson a balloonist for Barnum's Roman Hippodrome and reporter Newton Grimswood ascended from Chicago at five pm last Thursday. The balloon was sighted over Lake Michigan about fifty miles from land as a hurricane formed that night. Both occupants are missing and presumed dead with no word since the sighting by a schooner captain.
A James brother writes to the Nashville Banner defending himself against charges of participation in a Kentucky raid. He denounces Radical and Northern press persecution, appeals to Democrats, and urges the party to consider the material shaping its ranks.
In Saline County Missouri Democracy remains strong. Residents sent a petition to the State Constitutional Convention at Jefferson City urging abolition of the current common school system and proposing no tax funds for education except to provide ordinary elementary instruction to the absolutely poor.
The quack money philosophers argue Confederate money would be the best currency if not for promising payment six months after recognition. They say omitting a perpetual payment promise and letting future acts declare payment erodes its status alongside greenbacks.
The fall election in Illinois will feature only County Treasurer and County Surveyor races. Statewide, Republican and Democratic county central committees meet to organize the campaign for the November vote. Democrats seek gains by controlling tax lists and treasurer blanks to bolster party prestige and local newspapers patronage. Republicans should beware Democratic tactics in shaping these down ballot results.
In a call for party unity, the writer urges thoughtful Republicans to consult together and nominate and elect the best candidates for County Treasurer and County Surveyor this fall. A united Republican Party should back these nominees to save labor and ensure victory.
The county board’s last week session is printed with an open record tone. An abstract of the Assessor’s books shows Stephenson County total real estate and town lots valued at 15,164,446 with personal property at 3,591,471, suggesting county property near thirty million dollars overall.
The piece criticizes Southern public sentiment and Confederate heritage, citing General Preston’s UVA Alumni dinner address. It argues loyalty to the lost cause persists in Congress, laments dependence on Northern masters, and asserts treason and slavery should not be revived, concluding the writer believes Preston is mistaken.
The speaker argues against Democratic control, asserting that treason and slavery threats remain. General Preaston is cited as believing otherwise, and listeners are pictured as considering a political move to secure the country. The piece concludes that turning the country over to the Democrats is unsafe.
Readers are urged to note a recent Supreme Court ruling sustaining the liquor sale liability statute and allowing exemplary damages when actual damage is proven. The piece defends the measure as a progressive temperance victory, recounting political support and opposition and warning Democrats would repeal if in power. Also mentioned are Centennial preparations with Germany, China, and Japan exhibitors and Hang Chow’s porcelain imports.
A Philadelphia city survey under a Bureau of practical railroad men reports 125000 visitor accommodations found with potential for double that. The Centennial Commission prepares a ten acre agricultural display hall with entry based on merit, opening May 10, 1876, and running six months. Inquiries directed to the Chief of Agricultural Bureau, Philadelphia. Freeport urged to send its windmills and watches as suitable exhibits.
Northwest citizen soldiers rally behind General John A. Logan as the best and most available GOP candidate for president in 1876. Editors nationwide echo the recommendation urging Logan’s nomination, praising his leadership and wartime service. The slogan HS the soldiers’ friend HS rises to back Logan’s political bid with strong voter enthusiasm.
The writer notes thrifty farms near Bobtown with fine farm buildings and beauty, but condemns a neighbor’s clutter of stove wood, rails, and weeds. They urge highway clearance, report Andrew Black's typhoid death, and echo calls for music in Orangeville. A cemetery in need of care is lamented. Lodge officers for J. R. Scroggs No. 872 are listed as elected.
In Dakota, hay crops are gathered though below average, and the Grangers expect ample hayseed for hair. Local baseball players halt until harvest ends. Frank Miller and a clerk dole sugar in fruity days. Miss McKibben closes a large school on the 14th, praising consolidation for economy, while a sharp humorous caution questions the value of keeping any school at all and the rise of local officials.
In Orangeville the community notes that James and Newt have found better halves and extend wishes for a long life of happiness. Alvah Laborde, young son of John Laborde, suffered a bad cut to his foot after an accident with a mower on the family farm. The borough shows growth with Dr. Bradshaw’s new office, enlarged homes by H. Bolender, and a large house under construction by Jacob Schrack, signaling ongoing improvement.
From Eleroy report a rare Fourth celebration opened July 2 with a calithumpian show pleasing a small crowd and concluded the night of July 5 with a dance in Churchill's Hall. The period brings two weeks of favorable hay weather and a strong harvest outlook with rye barley wheat oats and corn progressing amid quiet village trade and a three week harvest vacation for school. The Sabbath School led by Abner Sprague remains active and progressive.
From Baileyville we note the prosperity of our school under the management of Mr and Mrs N B Heth two capable teachers from Lena Illinois who are strictly business from the word go Closing exercises included singing instrumental music declamations and two addresses by Rev W H Tibball and Dr Carpenter Closed by singing and repeating the Lord's prayer It was time profitably spent.
The piece ponders Nast’s possible actions toward Senator Johnson and argues such caricatures may not affect Johnson’s constituents. It contrasts Johnson’s bland dealings with creditors and quotes a hostile stance from the Boston Transcript while praising educated young Americans showing political interest.
A collection of editorial excerpts argues that educated citizens are more fit for high office and that the Republic should align with universal suffrage. It critiques ignorance in state affairs, defends the Republican Party’s pledges, and favors specie payment over inflating money supply as the nation seeks reliable governance and honest money.
A marriage notice records the wedding of Wise Green and Ida Green of Davis, Illinois, performed on the ith inst by a company official at Trem Thikelty.
Directory of names with office hours from November 1 to April 1. Office hours include mornings 6:45 to 7:00 PM weekdays and Sundays 8 to 9 AM, 12 to 12:30 PM. holidays 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with noon half hour. Inquiries should state advertised letter and dates. Names listed include Breen Billy Breen Belle Brown Bailey Becker Barton Crosby Curran Campbell Dole Jackson Kline Laurimore Livingston Lan Mills Wesley Crosby etc.
In Chicago on Monday July markets for grain rose with No 2 spring wheat advancing to about 1.15 to 1.19 cash. July and September futures showed mixed levels while flour remained firm. Corn and rye traded actively and higher, with No 2 oats quiet and cash sales around 49 cents.
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