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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1869
Page
4
Under this head we compile items from Northern county exchanges that may interest state leaders. The column aims to summarize notable notices, happenings, and developments with brief, practical notes for policymakers and readers.
The Carroll County edition notes R. J. Tomkins has been reappointed as Mount Carroll postmaster for a four year term. The piece praises his faithfulness and predicts general satisfaction among residents. It also reports local crime and civic news across Fulton, Lyons, Dixon, Rockford, Sangamon and surrounding areas with multiple court and incident updates.
Oregon Reporter notes a brawl at Laker's Saloon in Dement with Bolin and Butley fighting bartender and Johnson knocked unconscious by a mallet. Rochelle Register reports H. Jones Tesq. narrowly escaping death after mis boarding near Nachusa, falling between cars, with injuries and surgery pending. Kane County Elgin Gazelle covers a River Street dwelling fire at Mr. Baker’s, loss $3,500 insured by Aston Co.
A large crowd witnessed Professor Grover’s pupils ride a velocipede on an inclined plane moved near a window. Mr. Dunlap, unaware of the change, rode through the window and fell onto a building, then escaped serious harm and saluted the crowd. He claims the Chempton medal for top riding in the region.
The Dubuqua Times reports talk of moving the Applington station two miles west on the Dulane and Sioux City Railroad. A landowner asks high prices for vacant lots to deter new buyers. A donor offers forty acres nearby if the depot is relocated. Major Zenas Applington is named as the village founder and namesake. The ire of residents centers on an heir or buyer tied to Applington’s early land holdings.
Across Russia piano playing is viewed as essential in education. Even in tiny towns teachers show interest and the St. Petersburg Conservatory provides many qualified instructors.
Dispatch from St Louis notes Hon. Edward Bates in his 70th year, a Missouri lawyer and politician, early public life in Missouri and Congress, and as Lincoln's first Attorney General. Bates led the Internal Improvement Convention speech, declined cabinet and presidential bids, and remained a respected figure in Missouri law.
Illinois farmers urged to plant sorghum this spring due to Cuba’s political upheaval and potential sugar shortages. Sorghum sugar could rise in value as cane sugar remains scarce. Local mills and equipment exist with no extra costs, and prices are expected to climb before year’s end. Also noted are Turner Society lectures by Carl Vogt and a Boston velocipede carnival with burlesque on bicycles.
In Pennsylvania the question of women holding office nears a practical solution. Miss Maria L. Sanford, a Chester County public school teacher, is urged for County Superintendent of Common Schools. No state law prevents a woman from the post, and she has strong backing.
The exact official majority from Illinois’s last election is published for the first time. Grant leads with 51,152 votes, Palmer has 50,099, and Daugherty has 50,014, showing a narrow contest among the top candidates.
Fragmented report notes President Johnson rejected nineteen bills, pocketed six, and saw sixteen become law. Fourteen measures were vetoed or blocked by two thirds majorities in Congress.
A distinguished French physician testifies that sweetened water with white of egg cures croup. The remedy should be repeated until a notable effect is observed.
Financial figures detail the Astor Library build cost 280870 72 with cataloguing expenses 4911 81 and invested funds 19969 plus interest. The 187 000 volume count supports a low per volume value, while the Byzantine styled building on Astor Place between Fourth Street and the Bowery houses two classes science and literature across 28 and 66 alcoves.
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