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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1866
Page
5
Local affairs note a revival in the Mendota Baptist Church bringing in forty new members to the congregation signaling renewed community engagement and religious activity in the town.
The Carroll Mirror summarizes thanks to public documents from prominent figures, a court default moment at Carroll County Court, praise for Lena Nurseries proprietor Mr. Allen, and announces judges of election for city ballots with ward seating at Dubbs Hotel Zartman’s Hotel and the old Engine House near the New York Hotel.
Real Estate Atty Oscar Taylor reports deeds of land recently sold across Freeport and surrounding townships. Listings include Holmes to Smith 61 78 acres in S32 T28 R7. Leigh to Meidica 402 acres in S13 T27 R6 Erin. Kilgore to Dorcey 25 acres in S22 T27 R6 Ridott. and multiple transfers in Harlem Silver Creek Rock Grove and Orangeville towns with prices ranging from 80 to 12,000 dollars. Abstracts of title for all county lands available with copies and deed drawing services offered.
The Misses Butterfields will remove to newly fitted rooms in the Keystone Block in a few days. Lost a Cameo Bar Ring on Monday afternoon March 4. Reward for return by leaving at the office or providing location. History of the 46th Regiment Illinois Volunteers due next Monday, an 80 page octavo muslin bound work priced at 12 5. Address communications to Knaar Burrerrieso at this office.
A small audience attended Dr I A Doncan's lecture on Sherman from Atlanta to Savannah. The talk was entertaining and instructive, with wit and anecdotes, earning applause. If he speaks again in Freeport, he should receive a larger, attentive hearing.
The Western Rural a weekly farm family paper by H. N. F. Lewis is now on our exchange list. It targets western readers with practical farming and family content. Subscriptions are 250 dollars for single, 20 dollars for clubs, specimens free. Address Chicago or Detroit.
Freeport will gain a first class tailoring shop as Louer Brothers & Co. lease the former D Hent furniture store. The New York and Philadelphia firm plans ready made clothing and gent's furnishing goods, trunks, valises, and related items. Store setup expected in a week or two.
The Circuit Court reports new suits led by the petition of Mary Anne Hubert guardian seeking sale of several Oneco village lots and ten acres in section 26 Oneco. Bond vs Reed for a promissory note of 137.33. Crain et al vs McGeon et al to determine note and deed of trust in 1855 by Dr. Chancellor Martin. Martin’s tender disputed in gold. complainants offer to settle by paying the 1663 tender amount. Also Spaulding et al vs Aaron M. Lawyer by connivance, and Flead et al vs Byrne by transcript judgment.
Mrs Arthur Galpin led vocal and instrumental music at a gathering at C Douphenberger’s home then at the church, with Rev Olmstead and his wife receiving congratulations. Joseph Scott served ice cream and the crowd enjoyed a sociable evening. The net receipts were $100, deemed good for the small town and its emigration appeal. The writer promises a future note on local schools and progress.
B IF Faylor of Chicago will lecture before the Young Men's Lecture Association at Fry's Hall on Friday evening next. Subject is Thought and Its Chariots. Newspapers call the lecture eloquent and beautiful. Season tickets are available for this regular course event. holders must present tickets at the door.
All accounts notes and evidences of indebtedness of the late Judson and McCluer have been sold and transferred to Bailey and Ankeny. They are empowered to settle and receipt for the same. Those concerned are urged to call and settle promptly to close these old accounts.
Washington reports an exciting House debate over an amendment to the appropriation bill offered by Hon. E. B. Washburne that money should not be paid to the Illinois Central Railroad. The amendment is expected to prevail.
European dates by the Asia are to the 18th alt four days later. The British Parliament has passed a bill suspending the habeas corpus act in Ireland. Over a hundred arrests were made on the 17th including a Colonel in the United States army. A Jamaica government bill is introduced. Russia and the Pope break diplomatic relations. The Queen of Spain's last child is dead.
An excerpt from the Milwaukee News harshly attacks Andrew Johnson calling him a hopeless drunkard in the last stages. It cites a Nashville visit and claims Johnson showed demoralization, with Wisconsin papers and the Monroe Sentinel also criticizing the President and Freedmen’s Bureau. The item reflects partisan rhetoric from the era.
Sealed proposals will be received by the board of Trustees of the 2d M. BE. Church in Freeport Illinois from Monday the 12th until the 23d for building plans and specifications to be examined at J H Steaver's store. The call includes details of the project and invites bids for construction in Stephenson County Illinois.
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