11 Jun 1879
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1879
Page
4
Local notes report Rockford forming a steam heating company. Monday marks the June Term start for the County Court. Nine births and two deaths recorded with County Court on Saturday. Visits and events include Mr Geo Mastin visiting, Sprague’s Georgia Minstrel at the Opera House June 17, Rev Jenkins leaving for Denver, and various local happenings.
S.K. Miner of Warren visited the city on Monday. Rev Dr Jewett officiated at the Mt Carroll Methodist Church last Sunday. Moonlit evenings bring cat roams. social quips appear. Rock Grove convention set for June 22 at Walnut Grove church inviting Sunday school lovers. J B Taylor lays a new Galena avenue sidewalk. more walks needed in First Ward. J S Case buys a yearling colt from C S Cole for 3000 dollars, sired by Gov Sprague, dam Black Maria. Dr and Mrs E C DePuy of Rockford return to Freeport. health not improved. Capt James E Stuart and Geo L Seybolt arrive to review P O cases across multiple states. First Methodist Sunday School concert next Sunday noon to 1 pm, with program planned. O'Donohue mocks the P O twilight issue. Gen Butler, Chief Justice Waite, Gen Martindale expected at Winnebago County Fair in September, with Milwaukee and Rockford visits. A patent medicine testimonial extols Life Renewer, claiming wife improved speech after two bottles.
Kittle notes pleasant riding on cool evenings and jokes about needing a nice young girl by your side. He adds a caveat about not having to walk back and tote the lap robe, reflecting lighthearted guidance for riders.
Saturday night two cows entered Mr. Garrison’s yard and reached the porch where they consumed two bushels of potatoes. By yesterday morning both cows remained in the yard, with one in very bad condition.
A Joliet dispatch reports Company B of the Twelfth Battalion I N G will attend the Freeport encampment from July 3 to 6. Railroads offer special militia transportation rates of 1 cent per mile for travel to and from Freeport on that occasion.
Mr. Martin Emmert and family began their journey Thursday by Western Union Railroad to Beloit Kansas to make their future home. The community expresses regret at their departure, noting they are substantial residents of Freeport. Wishing them success in the new home.
A Cape returning diamond-digger boasted of Kilkenny’s grandest families to fellow passengers. His wife cut in, recalling Kilkenny Castle where two young ladies reportedly shared a single parasol, criticizing their extravagance despite wealth.
The post office foundation nears completion and will soon receive woodwork. Ben Merrell, famed local fisherman, returns from Delavan reporting excellent fishing. Thompson Wilcoxon plans to extend the Opera House stage and rework exits, potentially making it among the Northwest's finest venues. The current architect will draft post office plans for Wilcoxon's approval. Official returns from the June 2, 1879 county election show Judge Sheldon with 1278 votes for the Supreme Court and Circuit Court judges Brown 1268 Bailey 1241 and Eustace 1244. An Encollment Committee note hints at limited press coverage of Fourth of July military events, with some questions about newspaper workload.
Mr John F B Phineline and Miss Emma L Piersol wed Thursday evening with Rev D H Cooley presiding at the Baptist Church Their friends in the city extend wishes for a long prosperous life A note on editorials follows urging steadfast duty despite criticism Next Sunday at the First M E church Children’s day Lilly Sunday will replace Sabbath School services and benefit education funds for training ministers
Members of the Allenian active Club enjoyed tea at Mrs Samuel Y Allen's home on Van Buren Street Friday evening. Attendees included Mrs D S Bogar Mrs Dr Mills Mrs Dr Livingston Mrs Allen Sr Mrs J F Kleckner Mrs Mary Byerly Mrs Capt Barnes Mrs L Robinson Mrs Dr Stocking Mrs W T Botsford Miss De Haven and Miss Etta Purinton. The column notes County Treasurer Hutchison's delinquent land sale raising about 1400 dollars, praising his efficiency. It also reports talks of potential Wisconsin Central Railway acquisition to link Lake Superior to the Gulf and mentions vandalism against a Good Templar hall in Cedarville and calls for penalties.
Freeport merchants are practical businessmen who avoid partisan influence on their advertising. They choose the best medium for their goods and prices, paying for ads and expecting the freedom to select the outlet that maximizes their return.
A letter from L. B. Sanborn argues citizens should act against roaming cows harming city shade trees and sidewalks. He condemns inaction by City Fathers and mockingly suggests punishing the cow rather than its owners, advocating self-help and stricter animal control laws.
Personal mentions list Miss S B Kimball of Chicago visiting Mrs Oscar Taylor guest. Attorney PB W Snowhook of Chicago in town with Dr Hayes. D W Page of Culver Page Hoyne Co stationers Chicago in town. Chas B Welch former employee heads to Vermilion Dakota Territory. Mrs J M Smith of Mineral Point Wis sister of Rev Mr Sweet and Mrs Robert Dedrich of New York City guests at Brewster House. Fred Wild Westem Union Railroad agent in town. Mr and Mrs C J Fry of Chicago arrive to stay. Mr and Mrs D Brewster returning from Rockford after visit.
T. C. Pierce arrived at the Pennsylvania House Monday evening with a wheelbarrow of his baggage. He left Cresco Iowa at 8:30 on June 2 on a wager for a thousand dollars and a thousand mile goal ending in Dunkirk New York. He spent the night with Mr Zartman and planned to resume early today.
The regular weekly gathering at the City Clerk's Office saw Mrs. Kleckner preside with Mrs. Hyde as critic. Mrs. Bogar spoke on Pontifix Maximus and Roman religion, with essays by Miss Holder on the Edile and weights and measures. Other readings covered farming in ancient times and Praetor, ending with a piece on Curius Dentatus.
The Shooting Club held a Monday practice session noting two rounds were completed. Results show the scores and performance details from those rounds.
Stephenson County Grange No 6 will hold its third quarterly meeting in Grange Hall Freeport June 17 at 10 oclock a m All delegates are requested to be present Patrons of good standing in the order are urged to attend and assist Secretary A A Stamm Waddams Center June ath
A prominent merchant reports receiving two mail orders from different places for goods advertised in the last issue of the Weekly Journal. The note underscores that advertising pays and encourages readers to bring in their ads to be convinced.
An enthusiastic audience enjoyed Sprague's Georgia Minstrels with John H. Taylor as interlocutor and Warwick Jones and Delaney on tambourine. Highlights included The Grand Instrumental Overture, Sinners Come Along, Kiss me Darling, Ephc's Farewell banjo, and Uncle Caleb's finale. The performance impressed and the troupe heads to Freeport on June 17.
An 19th century ad promotes Dr Swayne s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a safe remedy for coughs colds throat breast and lung disorders. It claims high cure rates and urges trial bottles at 25 cents and large sizes up to 1 00 with dealers listed in Philadelphia and Freeport.
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