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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1875
Page
4
A local bindery invites the public to view three styles titled Pictur esque America. The shop promises the finest binding samples manufactured in Northwestern Illinois and urges all citizens to inspect them, whether they have binding needs or not.
The Letia Star editor served as Grand Jury clerk while the town collector John R. Wagner reports over 35000 collected this year. News items note crowded streets, pending indictments, a busy peanut trade, new clothing stores, Easter plans at St Joseph Church, and health news. Cites Rev J M Linn’s resignation, court cases, and a penitentiary transfer. Weather hints of wind and rain contrast with lingering winter feel. Local ads from Shaffer Co and Beedeker Wilcoxon highlight upcoming summer push.
Mias Fannie and Misa Nellie Hartin from Chicago visited the Baptist Church. Rev J Brown conducted services last week drawing many to faith. about 100 conversions reported. Brown departed Sunday night for Minneapolis with his labors nearing a strong close.
Francis Murphy will speak under the Temperance Union's auspices in the city on the evening of April 8 at Wilcoxon's Opera House. All are invited to attend.
George Ruston, a well known farmer friendly dealer, inserts a card in the Jovanat this week on the first page, noting his long tenure in the city and his record of handling large quantities of butter and eggs over thirteen years.
Farmers hope for good weather and turnout for Mr Colfax lecture on the 26th inst. Roads likely favorable and many country friends expected Thursday evening. W C Rubrey, 53, died Friday night after weeks of illness from lung fever. He leaves six children. Funeral at Oak Street Evangelical Church conducted by Rev A Fuessle.
The First Presbyterian Church sociable held in the church parlors Friday evening attracted a good turnout. The musical program, though not fully completed, was well received by attendees. Refreshments were enjoyed, and a voluntary contribution of about $17 was collected.
The Torrent Engine Company plans its regular annual ball at Turner Hall on Monday evening March 29 1875. As the citys oldest fire company they are praised for promptness and fearlessness in fire cases and deserve large citizen support. Tickets are available through company members and will not be peddled from house to house.
A severe storm blanketed Lena and much of the Northwest, halting roads and trains. The 1.0. R. R. passenger service delayed from Monday to Wednesday as snow blocked lines between Lena and Warren. Freight trains were snowed in despite plows and crews working to clear the routes. A railroad officer said he never faced a storm like this in his career.
At Hettinger's Hall last Thursday a grand concert benefitting Professor Bischoff drew a sizable audience. German Orchestra overtures impressed, with Bischoff aided by Mossra Balluff Schroeder Wagner and piano by Miss Middleditch and Mrs. A J Pomeroy. Vocalists included Mrs J G Lehman Miss Lizzie Bentley and Mrs E Bischoff. Encores and a two pianos quartet closed the program to strong applause. Proceeds were reported as handsome.
Rider Johnson and partners including Blair McClure Hewitt Campbell organize a stock company with capital of one thousand dollars to publish a Forreston newspaper. The editors claim towns gain benefits beyond profits, while executives may indeed seek the town’s advantage. Ogle County Press. The Stephenson County Bank unveils a novel burglar proof safe with a time lock. It uses Sargent's chronometer lock and weighs 2500 pounds, built by Moseby Bohmann & Co in Cincinnati.
Rev. D. B. Byers delivered a temperance sermon last Sabbath evening at Salem Church portraying a graphic "infernal city on earth" of ruin traffic. He described its streets and inhabitants, displayed processions, and noted the funeral group as longest. audience stayed spellbound and several requested a repeat of the discourse. OD. W. F.
At a March 22 1875 meeting of Freeport Hose Company No 1, members unanimously adopted resolutions mourning the death of secretary Chas T Oxley. They praised him as an upright citizen and valued member, extended condolences to his family, asked for divine sustaining grace, ordered mourning drapery for 30 days, and directed the resolutions be recorded, sent to the family, and published in city papers.
Freeport Public Schools announce the annual examinations by ward and grammar schools on Wednesday and Thursday, with High School tests set for Thursday afternoon and Friday forenoon. The program includes music, German, Greek, philosophy, geometry, arithmetic, and readings, with general exercises Friday afternoon. Patrons and citizens are invited to all exercises.
A spring wedding on Wednesday evening March 17 1878 united AG Sana and Mrs Awa Kini at Hols Kirk with Rev H D Jen king performing the ceremony. Guests praised the arch decorations, marriage bell and elegant feast, wishing the couple happiness and lasting joy amid jovial celebrations.
The Lena Star reports generosity from Uncle Dan Packer of the Lena Hotel who welcomed snowbound passengers with meals without charge. Citizens aided others in need as the train halted in harsh weather, with thanks later extended to D. W. Sausman, Wm. Corning, and others for relief and support during their 48 hour stoppage.
In civil docket no new action. celebrated sheep case continues. Criminal docket sees Dayton guilty plea and year plus confinement. Kinsinger under sixteen sent to Pontiac Reform School. Sigen pleads guilty to keeping house of ill fame and pays 150 fine and costs. Long pleads guilty to selling liquor on Sunday and pays 20 fine plus costs. McPhillips guilty of larceny and robbery awaiting trial. Sleen pleads guilty to selling liquor without license and fined 80 plus costs.
The letter recounts leaving Freeport on February 28 and reaching Cairo then Nashville via Johnston Village Kentucky, with rail and bridge washouts forcing a roundabout route. It notes Montgomery Alabama with a 2 to 1 black to white population, blooming vegetables, and the far-reaching Tennessee river flood that widened to eight miles, forcing a car push and engine repositioning.
A fragmentary archival page recounts a wooden-boat journey and jail critique. It notes a March arrival home, comments on Stephenson County jail conditions, calls for juvenile separation, and suggests expansion on vacant ground. Also features anecdotes on spiritualism believer Don Pratt and attacks on historical figures including Washington Jefferson Jackson Grant.
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