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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1875
Page
2
The Stephenson County farmers have organized a Co operative Association under the statute. A meeting of the stockholders is called for next Tuesday at the Court House in Freeport to select a Board of Managers and transact other business. About three hundred stockholders are already enrolled.
The report notes Governor Sam Tilden of New York has spent weeks away from Albany and is staying at the seaside while General Grant is at Long Branch. It questions why Democratic papers criticize Grant for seaside leisure but remain silent on Tilden’s similar retreat.
The Stephenson County Agricultural Society announces a county fair at the Fair Grounds Ottawa September 6 to 10 1875 the week before the State Fair Governor Beveridge will deliver an address and ex Governor Curtin of Pennsylvania has partially assured attendance The secretary I F Kleckner offers premium lists on request Farmers are urged to plan exhibitor contributions for a strong agricultural showing.
Washington dispatches argue for a shift in U S stance toward Cuban patriots. They contend the patriots fought six months against Spanish rule and five years of warfare, earning belligerent rights and U S support. Liberty worth fighting for, thus entitle Cuba’s patriots to U S respect and aid if needed.
A Philadelphia paper reports a recent rain on July 15 benefiting crops but not streams or springs. The Wassahickon creek felt no effect while Germantown saw 0.80 to 1.00 inches. A brief shower Sunday added little rainfall with under a third inch, and West Chester notes no soaking rain for two years.
The Ohio Maine and Maryland Democratic conventions clash on currency policy with inflation versus sound money. Maryland denounces expanding circulating currency while urging Congress to resume specie payments soon. Pendleton and Kelly face disappointment as Republicans back honest payments, while Democrats split between inflation and repudiation. Democracy in Ohio differs from Maine and Maryland.
The Rockford Gazette notes water power is nearly absorbed as four establishments use steam during dry season. Emerson & Co. builds an engine room. Thompson orders a new hundred horsepower steam engine for fall. The water race nears bridge completion and fire risks rise.
The Tribune notes Governor Allen and Senator Thurman as anxious presidential candidates and contrasts hard money, shinplaster inflation, and family influence with political maneuvers. Editorials from Albany and New Orleans urge unity while criticizing Democratic platforms, and urge Republicans to welcome deserters back to the fold.
A critique from Carroll County Mirror and Mobile Register argues hard money protects republic values while irredeemable currency harms all. The Milwaukee Sentinel predicts honor in victory and credible credit, while Democratic hopes rely on Republican dissent. The Baltimore American notes voters want clear issues and resist third party mischief.
In Clark county Ohio army worms damage acres of crops with rye fields eaten in hours. Origin of the pest remains a mystery. Also reported are the 1878 cheese production in Trumbull County and other varied items including a Philadelphia grain trade surge and European counterfeit scheme warnings.
The report lists state wheat yield figures with New York down to 45 while the Alleghenies region shows better results. Ohio averages 71 and Iowa 96, with California reporting winter wheat at 76 and spring wheat at 765, indicating regional variation in crop projections.
The old settlers annual meeting is set for Wednesday August 28 1875 in Cedarville on the same ground as last year with temperance emphasis and calls for a rest on the day. It laments social friction yet urges charity and reflection, and notes the death of Mrs Matilda Clingman July 9 1875 in her 69th year. Five of their five sons served in the army, three lost. The piece reflects Civil War era sentiment about the South.
In Yellow Creek the crops look better than in years with barley, rye, and oats strong, wheat average but damaged by chinch bugs, especially in Jefferson. Isaac Bogenrief is cutting wheat early with expected yield only a quarter of average. Corn is promising and hay harvest nearing completion with no harvesting accidents reported.
From Winslow the harvest begins as haying rye and barley cut, oats turning, and heavy crops expected. Chinch bug infestations threaten wheat, with limited sowing. tree salesman James Timms canvasses town offering fruit trees for spring setting, urging readers to order now for future fruit and home appearance.
From Orangeville a reader laments the Mite Society and vocalists delaying duties until August while urging a weekly paper. Mentions teachers on vacation, pastor’s six week break for health, Buck selling Oneco stock to Walker of Colfax Iowa with Sept 1 possession, Buck moving to Des Moines, and his impact on churches and Sunday school. Observes cemetery graves improving with roses, calls for grave upkeep and a weekly report if neglected.
A fragment urges immediate steps to clear grasn and weeds, properly erect tomb stones, and beautify graves, signaling a push for cemetery upkeep and respectful restoration.
Lena Illinois July 10 1875 political notes from Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties show Republican backing for E B Washburne with Logan asAlternate in Jo Daviess Democracy weak for years. Crops shine with oats corn and small grain prospects strong while chinch bug devastation recedes.
Richard Coates of the north part of New Diggins township was cutting barley with a three-horse reaper when he fell. His left arm and right arm were severed by the sickle and he died from blood loss before a doctor could arrive. The Beloit machine’s arrangement contributed to the accident. He leaves a wife and family.
A 14 year old son of John Hartman, fourteen miles south of Shannon, was severely injured when a McCormick Advance rear cut machine malfunctioned. The horses ran away and the plow reaping bar severed one arm and one leg. The writer signs as W Lientenberger.
Winthrop Mt July 98 Four men arrested on suspicion after nitro glycerine blasts wreck Winthrop National Bank on Main Street. Three explosions shattered windows and rifled safes, deposits and capital totaling about $200000. Bank directors say standing will not be impaired.
Unavoidable delays delay report as the Dakota Branch of the America Bible Society meets in the M E Church on the 18th. Rev C Foster attends. W P McCalmon is president and F B Walker vice president with F P Fisher secretary. Local agents named and collections reach 74 04 with liberal subscriptions. Rev Sites and Rev Conlee speak. Fisher notes aims of the Society and Foster appeals for support to spread gospel truths to heathen nations.
The Sunday gathering in McKathron's Hall drew a large crowd with Mr. W. Miller presiding. George Piersol of Freeport delivered a practical, pointed talk on temperance, while W. Giles of the Illinois Monitor spoke about his own past struggles and success in overcoming intemperance, drawing a hopeful response from attendees.
Executors and administrators seek court action on multiple estates. Claims against Gottfried Herbig and Eusebius Moreau estates approved, real estate sale decree issued, final reports approved, conservator appointed for Levi Lucas insane, bonds set and executors discharged.
At Salem Church on Sabbath morning the pastor preached Hope in Death from the Penitent Thief’s words To-day thou shalt be with me in Paradise The sermon outlined Christ can save the penitent to the uttermost Paradise as the opposite of crosses and pain and a bridge from mortality to life In the evening Rev Olmsted spoke on God’s providence from We know that all things work together for good to them that love God showing assurance for believers in trial
Miss Hattie Hawes principal of Maplewood Seminary Massachusetts visits her parents in Freeport. W L Johnson rents Corrie's house on Stephenson Street and becomes a Freeport resident. L W Guiteau cashier of the Second National Bank attended the National Convention of Bankers at Saratoga Springs NY. Captain J R Harding of this city heads to Chicago Monday. likely to reside there after transfer. Milt McLenahan formerly of this city now with Field Leiter Chicago visited town. I H Fry of Chicago, son of O J Fry of this city, is on a short vacation. James H David of Paris Kentucky spends a few weeks agent city. He plans to sell fine pure-blood cattle and sheep including Cotswold sheep. he deals mainly Hereford cattle.
Under Schreiber Mark Lemon’s management Don Cesar De Bazan drew a predative audience at the Opera Haus last Monday evening with a cast led by Don Cesar played by J. Schreiber and featuring Charles Anne Spain J. L. Taylor and Meyer de Rotondo plus Geo M Sheetz Lair Fred Clayton and others. The acting was excellent and the audience of 904 enjoyed the performance. The writer hopes for more similar events by local artists.
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