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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1870
Page
4
The article chronicles Freeport, Stephenson County, detailing its location, origins, and early settlement, including the first houses, the 1837 county seat decision, early professionals, and a contrast with nearby towns. It then surveys four banks, two national and two private, with officers, capitals, deposits, and services, asserting Freeport’s strong banking facilities and commercial spirit.
A Chicago audience hears a humorous tale from F G Welch about riding fast horse pairs on Michigan Avenue. The speaker links horsemanship to health and recreation, recalling a race with a New York lawyer, describing the fast pace, bets, and camaraderie, while noting mixed views on horse racing among Christians and reformers.
A London church seeks an organist at £59 annually while Berlin violinist Milla Freise creates a sensation in concert. Leipzig and Frankfurt hosts new works by Ambroise Thomas Mendelssohn and others. Mrs Van Zandt in Liverpool sings Figaro, and a Hanover Square concert features Auld Robin Gray on bass flute. Senator Revels speaks in Washington against the Georgia bill, praised by colleagues.
Lee Jems notes the Lena Star editor’s praise for the new Lena High School Building. Lena, a progressive town, should be proud of the handsome structure, with H. H. Upp of this city listed as superintendent of construction.
Ole Bull arrives in town for a concert at Wilcoxons Opera House. The article notes his world wide fame and a full house is expected with advance seating advised. It mentions a solid gold wreath with diamonds and pearls presented by Californians on his recent return.
The Stephenson County Teachers Institute will convene March 30 at Freeport High School. President Edwards of State Normal University, Prof Alyord, Prof Blodgett, and Prof Leland will attend, with lectures, class exercises, and music. The event runs three days with free city lodging and a Saturday examination at the High School Building.
Dam authorized to contract for oats on behalf of POW Ranasdoll bf Co at one dollar per bushel for the crop grown from seed purchased from hing throne tie. Writer thinks seed can be secured for poorer ties at a reduced price from the advertised rate for a single bushel. Sunderland.
The article compares State and county tax rates with school taxes in Stephenson County for 1869. It lists district level school tax rates in places like Freeport Lena Orangeville Ridott Cedarville and others to show public support for education. The piece argues that school taxes reflect residents wishes and praises the county for advancing educational opportunities.
Excavation for the new Stephenson county court house proceeds under Hunkemeier Bering and Boedeker with A Wallbaum & Co. contracted for foundation work and a bond with the county board for 82000. Brick stone work due by September 15, roof by November 15, and full completion by September 1, 1871. Wallbaum sublets brick stone to Charles Dammell and carpenter work to H H Upp, locally reputed for reliable results.
The Freeport annual public examination begins Wednesday at 2 pm with High School and classes in Latin algebra history geometry natural philosophy rhetoric and mental philosophy. Also notices of mill accident deaths postal dues letters and local business updates accompany the school schedule and building visits.
The Concert of the Quintette Club impressed with the full ensemble of four pupils and two pianos in a refined program. Jenny Bush’s singing gained praise, Ed Wonder’s flute solo delighted, and Wulf Fries and Thomas Ryan on violin and clarinet delivered superb performances. The centerpiece pieces Tema con Variazioni from Quartette in D and Adagio from Quintette in flat op. 87 stood out, leaving listeners inspired and eager for more. A plea for lower admission to broaden access and grow musical taste ends the report.
The Bulletin urges the board of supervisors to seriously consider fitting the basement of the new courthouse for a post office. Several supervisors favor the plan and hope a large, handsome room would be prepared, a feature many citizens would welcome in the city.
I G Welch Esq delivers a lecture in China on Hash and efforts rise to bring the talk to town. Fletch counts many local friends who want a taste of the Hash pay Mayer’s at 117 Stephenson street offers cigars to sample. An editor notes they enjoy puffing Mayer’s best brands, which they find easy to puff.
Hon. B F Hallett of the United States Court in Denver speaks highly of the Western country. He notes Governor Stunt J Bright and other Freeporters in Denver are prospering finely and enjoying good health.
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