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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1879
Page
4
Wisconsin governor to attend in Freeport during the encampment as Illinois units gather at Lena on September 1. Local officials Atkins and Kean discussed business in Baileyville. News notes cover a wide range from church, rail, and civic matters to mining, mint visits, and proposed constitutional amendments for longer sheriff and treasurer terms.
Sullivan and Gilbert who coauthored Pinafore will travel from England to America together next fall. The item also notes local picnics, social events, a walking contest, and updates on local repairs and society figures including Rev Dr Harris and Mr Rosebrugh returning to Freeport.
A varied journal of local goings on includes visits by A M Jones of Warren and M P Rindland of Platteville en route to Oshkosh, invitations for Jef Davis to attend the Winneshago County fair, and news of rail passenger rates restored to full tariff east of Chicago. Kansas City tramps shipped to St Louis, Judge Bailey installed on the Appellate Court, and talk of a new Opera House by Galena and Chicago streets. George Thompson, ex County Clerk, pardoned. Allenian Art Club members decorate china for Chicago shows. clergy campaign against Police Gazette, First Presbyterian plans pamphlet of Rev J D Jenkins sermon.
Orrin 8 Ferris born September 28 1817 in Saratoga County New York died at his Chicago Street home Saturday about two o clock after years of illness including paralysis. He moved to Freeport in 1855 and built a dry goods business admired for his affability. Survived by a devoted wife and daughter his death brings grief to friends. The City Council held a meeting to review stone crosswalk bids for the prison area with two bidders Carl Richter and A Boedecker. Bids were rejected for not meeting specifications and the council adjourned.
The June Term of the County Court disposed of many estates and guardianship matters including Tabe Uphoff Swart and Martin deceased estates with reports approved and settled. C. J. Fry claimed $470.37 against Nelo Janssen estate. May Boyer named administrator with bond 2400. A pleasant call from Lucian Lumbard of Chicago noted. Board of Review to hear assessment complaints next Monday. Chas Welch, new Vermilion Standard editor, praised. Piano buyers urged to see Me Common by F W Brainerd. An English magazine epicure quips about American oysters versus English varieties.
Sunday at the usual hour the First M. E. Church held a Lily Sunday Children's Day program. The church was adorned with evergreens and flowers as children and teachers performed readings recitations and songs, with Dr. Jewett and Rev. McCool addressing the youngsters and a benediction closing the event.
Mrs. W D Rowell rode the afternoon train to Mineral Point on Monday. Mr W M Kennedy editor of the Dixon Sun visited Thursday for the tournament. Mrs Dr E W Taylor, recently in Boston, returned Saturday. Mr and Mrs T W Cook and Mrs L J Farwell came back from Delavan Lake Monday. Dr S A W Jewett, at Aurora for Jennings Seminary trustees meeting, returned Thursday. Mr John W Neff of Stephenson County Bank leaves for the east for a couple weeks to visit relatives. Fred Davenport and William Mitchell, at a Military Academy near Chicago, returned Thursday on Northwestern service.
The Kendall company of artists to occupy the Opera House on July evenings the 4th 5th and 6th presenting New York dramas and comic operas including Ganeashire Lass Gilded Age Shaughan Chimes of Normandy and Pinafore The matinee on Saturday July 6 will feature Pinafore Kendall and Miss Julia Kendall lead a first class troupe with strong press praise Admission evenings fifty cents with no reserved seat charges Matinee twenty five cents for adults fifteen cents for children
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