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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1873
Page
4
The Fourth is coming and Forreston will celebrate its arrival with local gatherings. Warm weather hints, fruit and vegetable notes, grain market movements, and updates on liquor law changes and insect pests appear alongside ads and society items. The Illinois Press Association conference is set for Champaign, June 18.
The statement from Circuit Clerk Polk lists Yontz's delinquencies including cash book ledger differences totaling 246.00, pass book deficit 84.00, advance 5.00, docket fees 88.00, and a total of 816? plus items. It notes Yontz admitted to taking 287.25 with a core unchallenged amount of 285.90 and asserts the May 15 statement remains correct in essential particulars.
The Stephenson County Guards raise funds for new uniforms and host an Armory cane drawing won by D C Shuler. Ornithological exhibitions run at the Armory Stephenson St from 9 AM to Friday night to aid the guards. Free Methodists hold a grave meeting near Grand Detour June 12 to 16. Whiteside County Fair slated for Sterling September 10 to 13. Cardiff giant builder Ball builds in Binghamton NY. A New York ad touts wallpaper to hang in 80 days. Grand Boston musical jubilee begins next Monday with locals traveling to attend. A Silver Creek boy nearly shot himself while gopher hunting. Printing error noted in Rochelle Register wrappers. Under new Constitution each county elects its own People's Attorney with $400 salary plus fees. an official will be elected this fall.
A Polo gentleman claimed five sixths of local Republicans favored Greeley, prompting mockery from rivals. The Polo Press notes the challenge to name five of six hundred Creeleyites before publishing such claims. Democratic opposition remains hesitant amid debate over endorsements.
In June 1872 Rock Grove Illinois readers are asked to consider Captain Win J. Reitzell of Lancaster as a suitable Republican sheriff candidate. The note praises his fidelity to the party and service in the late rebellion, urging Stephenson County support, then adds an editor’s postscript that Reitzell is not a candidate despite the initial mention.
The Dakota Brass Band hosts a Saturday June 15 fundraiser in Joelfrankeberger’s grove featuring band music, speeches, meals, and plenty of fun to boost community health. The piece notes Rock City calamities and a quirky Dr. Snyder eggs lecture, with town chatter on politics and harvest hopes.
George Thompson recounts a trip from Freeport to Nebraska ending May 31 1872 with a pistol discharge causing injuries to Dr J E Smith Will Thompson and himself. Thompson notes non fatal wounds and promises a fuller account next week. He assures readers he has no intention to flee Stephenson County.
A woman from Hleroy entered William Walton's store on Friday afternoon and stole cassimere and other items worth about eight dollars. Walton observed the theft and had her arrested by Marshal Dryer and Pete Lerch. Goods were found in her basket when returned to the store. she claimed it was her first offense.
A Friday night incident near the Craft House across from the Western Union depot left Frank Wood of Milwaukee dead from a pistol wound after a quarrel with John Lawson Thompson. The inquest in Freeport heard witnesses describe the scuffle, threats, and the shot fired in self defense. Thompson claimed it was justifiable. the jury returned a murder verdict.
An interview with the jailed suspect reveals he says the fatal shot to Frank Wood was in self defense after a night of drinking with two women. Wood, a former Western Union fireman, was to ride the 10 o clock train to Savannah when the incident occurred. Witnesses signed bonds. the case heads to the Circuit Court in September. Wood’s parents live in Milwaukee and are reported to be worth about $100,000.
The 1872 county Sabbath School convention in Freeport set August 27 and 28. The executive committee published officer nominations led by President Joseph Scott and vice presidents for multiple townships, plus township committees. The note calls on vice presidents and committees to prepare for county and town conventions and secure full reports from all Sunday schools.
A heavy rainstorm Friday night caused severe flooding along the Illinois River, especially in Fulton and Peoria counties. Homes and crops were swept away by river and wind, with dikes breached and farms damaged. farmers adapt to rising demand and risk.
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