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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1878
Page
4
Wm C Wright reports return from the East with new spring goods. Doctor DeKoven of Racine College will preach at Zion Church on Wednesday Evening April 3. Apply for agency details and references to act as JOURNAL agent in every township for 90 days.
Jacob Isenhour was out shooting fish near Buena Vista when he shot his arm, producing a painful wound. The Ladies' Christian Temperance Union invites all to a sociable at Temperance Hall this evening.
A letter to Mrs. Jno V Snow reports the death of Prof H H McAfee on the 17th inst at Fish Lake Valley Nevada where he moved last Christmas for health. The notice recalls his many local friends and praises public schools and scholars as evidence of their quality. It also notes Arthur E Webb leaving for a year in Iowa to work with Harker Dean Co in Storm Lake and predicts his future success.
The caucuses and convention nominated a city ticket with Aldermen for wards 1 to 3, City Clerk, Attorney, Treasurer, Marshal, Street Commissioner, Police Magistrate, and City Surveyor. A town ticket listed a Supervisor, Assistants, Collector, Assessor, Town Clerk, and Highway Commissioner. Encampment plans for the Third Regiment I, N. G. were discussed with Freeport as a possible site during the State Fair week.
Two officers Joseph Gartman and Edgar Freeman faced a hearing before Squire Goodhue for breaking into Loos harness shop. They were discharged after witnesses, including two shop workers, reported seeing a policeman’s star and a dark lantern during the incident. Evidence suggested no intent to steal, but questions arose about political manipulation near election day.
The New York Commercial List notes that many firms cut advertising during dull times risking ruin. Experienced merchants know to maintain promotion when trade slows to sustain sales. In slow commerce periods, merchandise must seek buyers as buyers are fewer.
A Sunday storm of wind cold and snow destroyed fruit buds in many areas while local weather was freezing with ice on Saturday and Sunday nights. The region is now warmer with no fresh snowfall reported.
The letter-writer alleges police involvement in recent burglaries and defends actions during a break in. They claim officers entered a yard to escape, deny intent to reclose the door, and accuse the force of theatrics. They urge Mayor Krohn to hire reputable men to reform the department.
Judge Eustace presided with Brewster and Leigh as officials as a busy docket of People and Common Law matters was disposed of. Cases include James Donnelly larceny sentenced to ninety days in county jail and numerous assumpsit ejectment and foreclosure actions with many dismissals and costs awarded.
Defendants defaulted in foreclosure suits and decrees granted. Master’s report of sale approved in one case and Commissioner’s report confirmed in another. Grand Jury reports County Jail clean and well cared for with adequate food. prisoners satisfied. Foreman James Taggart signs.
The Grand Jury adjourned on Saturday morning after returning thirty five indictments. Many of these were liquor indictments.
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