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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1867
Page
4
In a morning incident near Fry's Bankling a carriage struck a mound of dirt and ashes on a street, tipping over and tossing a passenger and luggage into mud and snow. No serious injuries were reported, though the scene caused brief concern and disruption.
Edwin Long was arrested and before Justice Green on a charge of assault and battery against Sy Winn. Trial records indicate Winn alleged insult months earlier when Long, a powerful man, observed him and a companion near the Wood property. Long attacked Winn after church, leaving the boy battered. he was fined and ordered to pay 615.25 in costs.
Literary notices praise February and March periodicals from Strahan Co and Scribner. It highlights Hours At Home March contents, works by Donald G. Mitchell, Frances Fastiwood, and Marion Harland, plus Godey’s Lady’s Book features, with subscription offer. The Westwminster Review and Brockett works slated, noting authorship, illustrations, and Sanitary Commission ties. Autograph Home Magazine March review calls attention to varied literary matter and family reading value.
Lying dangerously ill at his son in law's home in Coldwater Michigan, Dr Henry Bb Moore formerly of this city. Friends here earnestly hope for his restoration to health and usefulness.
The subscriber is reminded that the paper cannot publish anonymous communications. If the writer is reputable and sends a disinterested, signed account of the circumstances, the newspaper may consider publishing it.
A brief report notes a sudden January thaw and a late flood leaving large ice blocks along the road beyond the ridge to the vinegar factory, hindering travel after a short-sleigh ride yesterday afternoon.
We met Mar A Cady, agent of Masars MU Cotton & Co, sole proprietors of Hungarian Bitters. He is actively promoting his section of the coins and the article he supports. We recommend him as a gentleman and note the products and related interests in our readership.
A longtime friend from the Quincy Whig and Republican, Tstigeon, visited Freeport yesterday afternoon. He noted many changes and improvements since his last trip eight to nine years ago, and he was pleased with the town’s progress. He will always be welcome in Freeport.
A short column notes one of our types has married, venturing into matrimony with hopeful odds of smooth seas. It warns two remaining single youths to beware and playfully invites young ladies to take notice.
The Common Council met with Mayor presiding and noted minutes from February. A bid for street signs was awarded to Wm Patterson as the lowest bid. A petition sought to vacate part of block 82. An ordinance on auction duties was adopted after amendment. The tax warrant deadline extended by thirty days. Funds directed to Hitchcock & Dupes for Hunneman judgment. Council adjourned.
Friday evening the City Council met with Mayor presiding to arrange payment of the judgment in the U S Circuit Court in favor of Hannenan. Aldermen Waddell Curriar Conkrite Snyder voted to renew city bond No. 5 for 1500 dollars to Aaron Wolf and apply funds to the balance due with 10 percent interest yearly. A warrant for 352.86 dollars and 1422.55 from Wolf’s bond were directed to be sent to plaintiffs lawyers Slackrock & Duppe of Chicago to settle the judgment, with adjournment following.
A notice from Platteville Wisconsin announces the Grant County Witness is offered for sale with a capital requirement of 1200 dollars, inviting printers to bid or take opportunity in the transaction.
A number of residents are arranging European tours for the coming season with the Paris Exposition viewed as the major draw and attraction guiding travel plans.
The March Atlantic Monthly, just received, devotes about twenty pages to the rise and progress of Chicago. It continues stories such as The Guardian Angel Geo Redillion Knight Katharine Morne and features Glacial Phenomena in Maine. The current issue is one of the most attractive yet issued.
The United States Supreme Court reversed the Illinois Supreme Court ruling that shares of capital stock in national banks were taxable. Judge Drummond had reached the same view earlier, aligning with the Washington decision.
Farmer Ritzman of Silver Creek noticed steady corn losses beyond rat damage. He planted a mitten on the corn pile and cut leather to trap thieves, who returned with more corn and the leather. Charles Buckley was arrested, examined, and jailed. Warrants issued for others. Senate bills introduced to amend charters of several insurance companies.
The House passed third readings on several measures including House bills to incorporate Freeport Savings Bank No. 1t and German Savings Bank of Freeport, plus a bill to create Freeport City Market. Senate received the House passage and committee reports on insurance charters and amendments. Local photographer Wm. McHenry displayed a set of skilled photos in the Howard House hall with Brink enhancing their finish.
Washington speech by Hon. Richard Yates delivered to the Congressional Temperance Society is reportedly urged for publication by local temperance groups but refused by a neighboring Bulletin editor citing political leanings. The societies planned to buy around two hundred copies of the issue containing the speech.
Dr J H Beaumont halted on Walnut street after a cry for help and pulled a youth from the water beneath a bridge lacking a guard rail. He revived the boy, noting swollen runs and dangerous currents risking another tragedy. He urged immediate action to install barriers and protect citizens.
A reflective devotional prose laments a busy week and seeks Sabbath calm through prayer to Jesus. The poem alludes to easing worldly toils and drawing near to God while gently breaking into quiet. A fragment mentions Dean Swift and an epigrom of vowels. Illinois General Assembly adjournment notes return of John T. Addams and J. M. Bailey to their homes.
Jerre Pattison plans to open a machine shop and sash blind and door factory after purchasing the business from Manny. Pattison aims to employ about 150 workers. Win Emmert plans to take an interest in the new venture. A new division of the Sons of Temperance named Star of the West was organized by Jesse W. Cornelius, with officers including Rev. Richard Blanchard as W P and Troary Pease as W A, John M. Lambert R S, Miss Mary Blanchard A B R, Miss Jennie Wilcott I, Sechrist as Treasurer, Adrian Snyder Conductor, Miss Mary Newcomer A C, Miss Rachael Cornelius L S, Rev. I. A. Reed Chaplain, and G A Dennerline Acting P. W. P. D. G. A. Dennerline.
Report describes a tour of the commodious rooms at the College and Telegraphic Institute. Professor Baylies led the observers through the departments and explained the various branches taught, promising readers will be surprised by the school’s offerings.
The Freeport institution central to the northern state, with five railroads access, offers practical business training in Spencerian book keeping telegram photography and banking operations. Students gain real world experience in store freight telegraph offices and daily transactions, aiming to prepare youths for commercial success locally. Also notes revival church attendance and staff updates.
The partnership between Messrs. Broad and Bright is dissolved. Mr. A F Broad continues the book store and boot and shoe business alone. Mr Bright has reportedly joined Mr Waterman in a milling partnership.
From Lena Star, a donation party for Rev. W. H. Schock occurred Wednesday afternoon and evening at the Parsonage. Despite bad weather, the event went off pleasantly and successfully, with receipts over $70. E and J Roache of Ilion N Y plan to occupy the store west of Bartlett Bros as a merchant tailoring and ready made clothing shop this week. Rollers placed under the former Burchard Barnum Bar ton law office at Stephens on and Sixchange to prep removal to Spring street, with work expected to start soon.
Former Freeport resident A D Barnum showed Mobssra Gi A Baker and Bro starch samples. He praised quality and purity, noting strong demand and limited production. The Cedar Falls firm has spent $50 the past year on new works, yet only enough for samples has been made.
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