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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1880
Page
4
The itemization lists daily chatter from Dubuque and Lena visitors to the city and a slate of local events. It notes a fare cut rumor on the Illinois Central, obituaries for Mrs. Stephen Bull, and a busy week with concerts, dressmaking openings, and Easter decorations. It catalogs business moves, personal visits, and upcoming performances by Seeley Read and the Big 4 Minstrels.
Lanark residents discuss the possible C. P. R B extension, urging Freeport to push the route here. The Freeport Presbytery meets April 12 at Juena, and a theological institute runs Monday through Tuesday with narrated sessions required.
Piinipe J Gem, editor, requests publication of a letter without comments. The reply discusses a Lena Star article copied in the Freeport Journal about W Scott Agney’s pardon petition and claims signing under false pretenses while denying illegal acts.
Prof Cumnock returns to our city this evening at the Opera House to deliver a dramatic reader program. The list includes The Trial Scene from The Merchant of Venice, An Encounter with an Interlude, Robert of Sicily, The Low Backed Car, The Touse, The Courtin, Dot Schmall, The Charge from Penny, and The Cheap Jack Father Phil.
Public notice from the Supervisors of Census states no replies to census communications will be expected. Applications for appointment as enumerators will be filed and considered when officially qualified. D. H. Sunderland signs the notice.
The Democratic convention was held at Germania Hall on a Thursday evening last week. Aldermanic ticket selections include First Ward John Effert, Second Ward H D Rodearmel, Third Ward Henry J Porter. City ticket lists City Clerk George Wolf City Attorney Michael Stoskopf Treasurer Louis Junkunz Marshal John R Rodemeier Street Commissioner J F Rogers Surveyor F E Josel.
Supervisors Henry Lichtenberger and J G Briggs as first and second assistants list. Assessor Horace Meigs, Collector John Billerbeck, Town Clerk Charles Nieman, Highway Commissioner F R Bauch, and Louis Aschendorf named as second assistant.
James Hart an early settler born July 30 1808 in Ashe County North Carolina died March 25 1880 at a son's home in the city after moving to Stephenson County in 1836 He raised a large family most of whom remained local and two became prominent business men in the city He was esteemed by old Florence township residents and his traits reflected self sacrifice and noble manhood for an honest life He will be missed by his family and community.
A review notes the publication A Fool's Errand by Fords Howard and Hulbert. It recounts the ex Union soldier’s southern postwar experiences among Lost Cause survivors and exposure to the Ku Klux Klan. The reviewer praises the narrative as vivid and balanced and urges readers to explore the work priced at $1.00 and sold by news dealers.
A man named William Hartsell died after a timber five feet long weighing about forty-five pounds was thrown from a circular saw while cutting cotton wood logs at Daniel Baker's residence in Kent. He died about ten hours later, unconscious to the end. Doctors Vaniorn and Sharp attended but could not aid him. Hartsell leaves a young wife and several small children. the community is shocked by the tragedy.
The First Presbyterian Church hosted an illustrated Sunday School concert and opened new parlors to the public. Rev. H. D. Jenkins presented a painted copy of Selon's Jerusalem, lit by foot-lights for clear viewing. About 350 attendees raised $50, with plans for a second evening. Floral decorations and portraits enhanced the parlors, as attendees received mementos.
An 1880 letter discusses royal excesses in Babylon and Macedon, tracing how drunkenness and immorality among leaders like Belshazzar, Philip, and Alexander the Great align with war, pestilence, and famine, and links family patterns of intemperance to later violence and downfall. The piece references Daniel and historical behavior, then shifts to a local Harlem notice praising the Eagle Harrow’s performance for farming tasks.
Public notice announces the annual election of Freeport officers on Monday April 5? 1880 with polls from 8 a m to 7 p m in ward venues Tremont House Pennsylvania House New York Hotel voting for one Alderman per ward plus City Clerk Attorney Treasurer Marshal Street Commissioner and City Surveyor. City Clerk J Trembor signs March 6 1880.
Notice to tax payers announces advertising costs of 23 cents per tract and 18 cents per lot added to regular real estate tax if unpaid by April 10. On May 1 interest at 1 percent per month or fraction applies. W. W. Hurcison, County Treasurer.
Advertises a large assortment of table linens towels napkins reps jutes terries and chintzes. Promises attractive prices and quality values. Encourages inspection of goods with towels priced at 25 cents, a value claim of 50 cents. Signed Wa Walton.
Property for sale near Van Buren Street in Freeport. Long time terms offered and easy payments. Inquiries to C. H. Little in Freeport or C. H. Myer at 52-52 Chiewro, 61.
To day we opened a case of Black Cashmeres to which we call your attention. We can and will save you money on these goods. Call and examine whether you wish to purchase or not. Seeley and Read.
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