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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1874
Page
4
Rockford correspondent resigns from Chicago Times. Rock Grove and Harlem church summons, Sabbath School conventions set for June. Local ads promote Wright Cavanagh boots and a lumber of notices on temperance, fairs, and society events amid town chatter and business updates. Patricia.
The Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin Christian Conference begins at the first Christian church two miles east and eight miles south of Ridott station in Ogle County on June 25 1874 at two oclock with preaching each evening by J W Piper Lecy and Mr Fred Devry invites all. A strange tale from the Galena Gazette reports a hen egg showing a snake form under magnifying glass with prodig female died from disgust, prompting humor at Brown.
The notice hails Presiosa as queen of the sprites and announces a Thursday evening benefit at Tarter Hall for Prof. B Bisc Hall. It notes a large turnout and high satisfaction with the opera, praising the singers as the best talent and urging attendance for the second concert to surpass the first.
A Western Union Railroad brakesman, Mr. Robert Pine, died after slipping while trying to board a switching train near Stephenson Street. He was riding toward the depot when the car passed over his neck and chest, killing him instantly. The coroner's jury found no blame by the railroad company.
Major Hawk of Mt Carroll and Ray editor of the Grundy County Atlas paid a pleasant call last week reporting flourishing conditions. Ex-county Treasurer R. T. Cooper, haing lingered near Seward, Nebraska, returned looking well. Dr. Manning will leave Freeport for Amboy to partner with Dr. Chase. Freeport loses a promising citizen. Amboy gains. Judge Brown in Rockford has been giving temperance speeches. George Renn of Chicago was seen in town on Saturday. Tom Allen of Dakota notoriety appeared last Friday hoping for a box, but the price proved too high.
On Saturday May 30 Freeport marked Decoration Day with clear skies, flowers, and crowds. The day featured bustling streets, music from a hand organ, and auctions by draymen. The piece laments neglect of veterans, recalls Civil War dates, and opposes temperance meeting critiques. A temperance benediction by Roses Proctor is noted, plus city orders redemption announced by City Clerk TREMEOR.
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