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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1869
Page
6
A young woman buried in New Orleans after a fast fatal illness was found to have died, then hours later her grave was disturbed as mourners gathered. Workers opened the tomb and coffin to reveal a ghastly scene with a distorted face, torn hair, and clenched fists marking the convulsions before death.
A young woman dressed as a Quakeress requested a one month rail pass from a prominent railroad official. After being seated, she read the pass aloud and told of her mission. She knelt to pray, expressed gratitude for the man’s kindness, and spoke of personal change and hopeful work ahead. Ohio State Journal.
Advocates of the Honduras Railway loan report that the project will bring China about 3000 miles nearer Europe and support 60 000 tons of annual trade and 200 000 passengers. They claim neutrality will be guaranteed by the United States, Britain, and France. An English contractor has agreed to build the road and offers earnings from the state domain to cover interest and principal.
A local California paper reports a three and a half year old Irish Grazier hog in Los Angeles County measuring nine feet nose to tail and forty inches high with a sturdy frame. It has grown for years and, from past weight of 750 pounds a year and a half ago, is now estimated at about 1,250 pounds. The paper notes the breed can reach five years old and questions remain about its final size and weight.
Ex President Johnson spoke to pupils at Howard Female College in Gallatin Tennessee for an hour. He greeted the larger girls with handshakes and affectionately kissed the smaller ones. He added that with equal educational chances in his youth he might have spent his life as a field schoolmaster rather than a public man.
About 4700 soldiers voted on day one of the French elections in opposition to Adolphe Thiers. Thiers claims at most one tenth of these voters were eligible in his district and vows a forceful challenge to Paris officers when the new Corps Legislatif convenes.
Travelers and conductors report many couples touring Europe this spring and summer to wed and honeymoon. Brass-bound brides and grooms, dabbed in modest dress, travel aboard trains toward Niagara routes while spouses seek privacy and a sense of new life amidst curious eyeing crowds.
A Philadelphia shipyard hand named John L. Knowlton pursued constant study of mechanical combinations. He devised a beveled timber saw, later adopted nationwide, and patented a machine that shapes materials into spheres used for cannon ball cleaning. His boring drill cut granite quickly, earning ten thousand dollars for a stake. The tale argues that persistent study yields achievement and reduces idleness.
A English chemist announces a fluid that he says will petrify any body within five years. He hints people may preserve relatives with the fluid and build dwellings around them living among ancestors. Also noted are peculiar tales from Peoria Paris and Alabama along with a found white baby near Dan river in Virginia in a metallic coffin with money and roses.
A Nevada Eureka mining region report describes an artillery piece used to drop quartz from the mine. The gun, charged with powder, shoots a slug of iron to release wedged ore into the hoisting area. Previously a quicksilver flask with a long fuse caused danger. An experienced man of war’s crew operates the weapon as gas remains aloft via miners from the Eureka mines.
The presiding elder of a Maine Shaker family ruled that a Shaker on a velocipede could only ride straight to destruction. He then smashed the machine with an ax, while the velocipedestrian left for the wicked world where velocipedes are made and ridden.
A train was stopped by grasshoppers along the Union Pacific track near Green River. Passengers dismounted and tossed sand to resume movement. The note adds local oddities, politics, crime, weddings, and a Lincoln jubilee for Peter Cartwright.
Loreal Stems reports a forty six inch long salmon trout weighing thirty pounds was caught yesterday near Rhodes Bros at 149 Stephenson Street. The late Mackinac Straits denizen drew attention for its extraordinary size and rarity in local waters.
A local petition decries Freeport's failure to celebrate Independence Day as nearby towns Orangeville Lena and Davis plan jubilees. The note laments speakers serving elsewhere and attracting attention away from Freeport, urging the community to act or at least go fishing.
Captain William Young will rent several rooms in the upper story of his new block at the lower end of Stephenson street starting July first.
Stevens advertises good buys on gloves and hosiery with appealing prices, inviting shoppers to visit and save on seasonal essentials.
In our city town two days business is nearly at a standstill. Farmers are busy in corn fields and cannot spare time to shop. Occasional shoppers come for groceries but many avoid town if they can. Merchants hope for better times soon.
Stevens has received a large shipment of domestics and prints and guarantees to sell them at the lowest possible prices west of New York.
The Summer term of the public schools closes this week with the A. class graduating. On Friday the 25th inst at two o'clock patrons and friends of the School are invited to attend the exercises.
Stevens has received white Marsailles fabric for suits at a price well under the market. The material promises affordable options for tailored menswear.
Citizens of Orangeville and vicinity plan a July 3 celebration with a basket picnic. William Trotter will read the Declaration of Independence and multiple clergymen and speakers, including Henry Knepper Andrew Hines G C Bloom M Bard and O Kempher, will give addresses. Evening fireworks are planned with William A St John as President and ye Krape Jr Vice President.
Work on the Turner Hall on Galena Street has slowed due to a week of bad weather. Preparation is complete and crews will press ahead eagerly as soon as conditions improve.
Stevens offers another lot of black alpaccas at 50 cents each with eight great bargains. The item highlights best crown colored alpaccas and strong value for buyers.
Yesterday afternoon about one o clock a hail storm swept through the town. Hail stones the size of peas fell at a lively rate for a few minutes, threatening some damage but stopping shortly after.
Col T G Turner is advertised to deliver the oration at Lena on the 4th Rev D B Byers will speak at Davis Won 1 C Burchard at Pole and Gen SD Atkins at Durand on Saturday and Pecatonica on Monday or vice versa We had the pleasure of a call from Captain Adair editor of the Carroll County Gazette on Tuesday
The notice thanks Mr. C. Ziegler for an invitation to visit Els bathing establishment on the river. It promises several new features making the bath house a more popular resort this season and urges everyone to enjoy a good bath in the warm weather.
Announcement says a national celebration will be held on Saturday July 3 at Crane's Grove on the old camp meeting ground. Everyone is invited to attend the event as the press goes to print.
In Luck County a storm flooded cellars then a resident, Mr Morris, dug a garden drain and unearthed $28 in silver half dollars. The find, made Monday, has no known source or explanation and neighbors offer no clues. Readers are warned not to rely on luck for treasure hunts.
A Rhode Island senator gains attention for four U S Senate speeches noted for recklessness of assertion and strong leadership style, drawing sharp comment as standout recent remarks in the Senate.
John Ryan, a renowned boot and shoemaker in Freeport, leaves working for others and opens his own shop. He rents a basement space under the Second National Bank at Van Buren and Stephenson, with full outfitting to fulfill orders and guarantee satisfaction. Public patronage is invited.
Jas. H. Prescott relocates his restaurant from Tarbox block opposite the Journal office to Stephenson street in a building recently refitted for his business. The caterer, praised as superior in the west, seeks liberal patronage from an appreciative public in the new quarters.
The excursion departs this morning with a large band aboard the largest excursion train yet on the line. Participants can learn fare and start time from hand-bills. the trip includes a steamer transfer at Galena to Dubuque and then Bellevue for a grove picnic.
Mr Chas H Little, a well known crockery dealer, plans a branch store in Rockford. Henry Little will head the new establishment, praised by Rockford contemporaries for his business qualifications and fair trade. The town is praised for this valuable acquisition to local commerce.
Harvey J. Bailey of Lena called to deny a report that he was peddling Eustace tickets on election day. He admits the statement about Mr. Stearns but emphatically denies his own involvement. The paper presents his denial and notes the rumor had some superficial basis.
An invitation from an Ottawa contact, possibly Moulton formerly of this city, requests attendance at the Sir Knights of Ottawa Commandery No. 10 event at the Clifton Hotel on Thursday evening June 24. The writer regrets prior engagements will keep them away and notes similar invitations have gone to several local parties, with a likely Freeport Commandery delegation in attendance.
The St. Louis Agricultural and Mechanical Association announces its ninth annual fair starting October 4 and running all week. Premiums total 30,000 dollars and are expected to exceed past exhibitions. Copies of the premium list are available by contacting Secretary G. O. Kalb in St. Louis, Missouri.
The secretary thanks for the proceedings of the Saturday meeting held at Bailey and Brawley's office in this city and announces full publication elsewhere.
Freeport Journal reports weekly thermometer record compiled by Neff and Babcock druggists of 85 Stephenson Street Freeport Illinois. They present the official temperature highs and lows observed during the week ending June 21 with locale data and店 context.
A large, fashionable crowd attended a Don Pasquale performance in Fry's Hall last Monday evening. Notable artists Mlle Marie Louise Durand, Signor Brignoli, Signor Petrilli, Signor Sarti, and Signor Locatelli performed with Signor Steffange at the piano. Overall satisfaction was high despite some muffled singing and somewhat altered ticket prices.
The Rev W Chapman preached at the 2d Presbyterian Church last Sabbath morning and afternoon and, as announced, a call has been extended to him to assume permanent pastoral charge of the church.
Western Union No 2 message blanks become a five cent stamp liable agreement when signed by the sender. A recent question about liability was referred to the Internal Revenue Department in Washington, which ruled that No 1 blanks are notices and require no stamp.
Tomorrow, June 24, St John’s Day will be observed with high esteem by Masonic circles. Last year Freeport Commandery hosted celebrations in this city, but this year, as heard, no public celebration is contemplated by the fraternity.
A new work from the author of The Life of Jefferson Davis and The Southern Controversy is forthcoming from The Nation in Chicago. The publisher hints at a critical look at the late war and its effects, with strong Southern opposition noted in the press. An agent is sought by the county to handle sales.
Fragmentary text reports rumors of a management change at the Milwaukee Road tied to Alexander Mitchell and the railroad’s leadership. It notes editors of the Racine Journal were expected to approve or deny the shift, but details and timing remain unclear.
A large arrival of emigrants was noted yesterday afternoon with many travelers perceived to be returning or relocating.
The August total eclipse event draws attention to Meson Barnes & Co on Galena Street. They advertise they offer machines and implements for the community, promising satisfaction with their stock and warranting quality. Large sales of threshing machines and mowers are expected as they showcase recent improvements.
A promotional overview of Dr J H Schenck’s Pulmonic Syrup Seaweed Tonic and Mandrake Pills claiming to cleanse the stomach and liver, loosen chest secretions, and restore appetite and flesh in tuberculosis and liver disease. It cites universal use, cautions against calomel, and outlines purported mechanism and benefits, including cost details and seeking patients to consult at his Philadelphia practice.
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