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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1869
Page
2
Notice states a special meeting of the Stehenson County Board of Supervisors to convene on the 2th of June 1889 at the County Clerk's office in Freeport. Dated June 17, 1800. Clerk GEO THOMPSON.
Full official returns across counties name Eustace Burd chard winning in Jo Daviess Stephenson and other counties. Total 28,108 votes this year vs 82 25 in 1868, with Bur chard garnering about 75 percent of the 1869 vote and Washburne carrying 65 percent in 1868.
Telegraph reports from the hub confirm a successful Peace Jubilee with President Grant and other guests in attendance. The event featured Parepa Rosa, Adelaide Phillips, and Ole Bull, with receipts likely to reach at least half a million dollars. Concerns rise over a spurred trend toward mammoth city concerts and Chicago’s looming participation.
A Warren letter reports the Belle Vue Iowa trip delayed from today to Friday because the boat could not return from St. Louis in time and no replacement was available. The excursion train will run and the boat will depart Friday on the same timetable, with a splendid time expected despite the disappointment.
Our advices from Japan are to May 29. The Mikado had arrived at Yeddo. Natives were inflicting outrages on foreigners, and the British minister remonstrated with the Japan Government. One eighth of the people on the globe are soldiers.
Governor appointees in Chicago spent a week in session selecting a site for a Northern Illinois Insane Asylum. Towns including Elgin Juliet and Dixon bid, lobbyists swarmed, 28 ballots were cast with final tallies of 4 for Elgin 8 for Juliet and 2 for Dixon. Freeport did not bid, and readers lament missed opportunity as cities grow elsewhere.
A June 19 1869 gathering of incorporators at Bailey and Brawley Freeport Illinois elected John F Smith president Thos T Lord secretary and Chas Moore treasurer created an executive committee and appointed officers then adjourned with signatures and formal certificates on record. Named directors included John W Stewart Charles Moore Abram Bower Thos Pollock W A St John Chas Reitzel Jas H Addams A W Lucas J W Shaffer John K Brewster.
Sunday morning reports describe a weekend storm causing extensive damage to public and private property. Officials recount the rampaging Branch flood, perilous rescues, and localized near drownings while markets note a curious headline about honey offered at a discount.
A severe Saturday storm caused extensive flood damage across the region. A 60 thousand dollar loss estimate includes John B. Taylor’s tannery on Jackson Street and multiple buildings along the creek in town flooded basements, with bridges and culverts washed out. A boy nearly swept away by flood waters survived with minor injuries as others reported damage to a mustard factory, gas works, and several dwellings.
The telegraph reports the sudden death of Henry Jarvis Raymond editor of the New York Times at age about 50. He collapsed at home after a day of errands and a political meeting, with doctors declaring the case apoplexy. The city observes mourning as flags drop to half mast and tributes pour in from press groups.
A jury was yesterday impaneled at Wheaton Illinois for the trial of Bailey of Naperville for killing Laird, his wife's paramour, and testimony is now proceeding. Bailey found Laird in his wife's bedroom and shot him, almost instantly killing him. His counsel pleads justifiable homicide.
The champion strawberry, shown in New York, measured 71 inches around and weighed one ounce seven pennyweights. It was grown by Nathaniel Niles of Madison New Jersey and is a cross between the Wilson and the Agriculturist. Governor Randolph of New Jersey christened it the Niles Seed ing.
The Missouri State Fund Commission seeks an opinion on whether six percent bonds issued to cover costs of Pacific Railroad projects may be paid in gold or silver under prior contracts and the Tender Act. It cites states Massachusetts and New York as examples and asks if gold coin payment is required in the coming year.
A June 1869 missive from Auditor Draper and State officials asserts Missouri must pay principal and interest on state bonds secured by railroad liens in coin. They reference a Supreme Court decision and note fiscal measures, including taxes and sinking fund growth, to meet bond obligations. The piece also comments on temperance politics and proposed revival efforts.
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