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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1878
Page
4
The Journal suffers due to court debts and sheriffs actions. A thirty day offer gives paid subscribers in advance a year’s postage for 150 dollars, while new subscribers pay 1.50 and clubs of ten get 1.25, all postage paid. City Council meets Monday. Decoration Day plans advance with committees named to honor departed soldiers and invite fraternal groups to participate.
The notice promotes a JOURNAL subscription rate of $1.50 per year in advance, with clubs of ten or more paying $1.25 each. The special price lasts for thirty days.
The Germania Orchestra gave an interesting concert at Germania Hall last evening. It was largely attended, as all entertainments are that this organization give.
Freeport Commandery No. 7 K T calls a regular conclave for this Wednesday at the usual hour. General attendance is desired as business of importance will come before the meeting.
Regular meeting scheduled for Thursday May 2 at 7 30 P M for business and F C degree work Visiting brethren in good standing invited
The physician will relocate his practice to Freeport and establish an office over Knowlton's bank. Polo Press wishes the Doctor abundant success in his new home.
The Odd Fellows of Lena marked their fifty ninth anniversary with an oration by Rev HW Waitheax. Speeches were delivered by H Winghart and N J Churchill in a ceremonial observance Friday last.
Friday evening last the Good Templars elected officers: Miss A Barnes W C I, Miss Carrie Brewer W V T, Miss Alice Serfass W R S, B Wilson W F S, Mrs J R Perkins W T, HW Bru baker W M, Miss Mary E Colgrove W J G, E R McDowell O 8.
The seventh annual meeting of the Woman's Presbyterian Board of Missions of the Northwest was held in Cedar Rapids Iowa last week. Delegates from nine states attended and the proceedings were harmonious and interesting. From Freeport the delegates named are Mrs J B Taylor Miss Ann Swanzey Mrs D S Brewster and Mrs PD A Knowlton.
The Great Union Band will give an open air concert at the Court House next Saturday evening at 7 o clock weather permitting. It has been some time since this popular band has given our citizens such a treat and many will be on the streets Saturday to hear them. The band is reputed as the best amateur organization of its kind in the Northwest.
Mr J Potter of Davis visited the JOURNAL yesterday. Miss Electa B Brown of Jamestown N Y visits friends in the city guest of Miss Alice Scofield. Wm Hempstead of Galena formerly a resident was in town Monday. Mrs L Barrett Jacksonville delegate to Cedar Rapids meeting left for home via LC R R. Miss Cassie E Tracy daughter of Jno Tracy returned to Sisters Academy at Sinsinawa Mound to graduate in July and enter the Convent.
At a Monday meeting the uniform committee displayed a dark blue cut away coat with light blue trim and light blue pants with dark blue trim. The cost cited is 23 dollars. An eight-member committee including D. Atkins John Adamson Henry Burrell and F A Read Jr was appointed to solicit citizen support and expedite uniforms.
Creditors met at Register Hibbard in Chicago to discuss a eleven cent on the dollar offer from the bankrupt firm of J D Easter and Co. Daniel F Fast and Henry V Smith were examined. J D Easter ill at home. No action taken. adjourned to next day for possible assignee election. Also notes Hon C S Burt of Dunleith visiting and potential legislature candidate. death of Jamie McNamara, youngest son of Mr and Mrs John H McNamara, funeral held Monday with many friends in attendance.
Report approved and ordered recorded in the county court proceedings for the estates of John Kleckner and Herman Bower. The claim by Cornelius Furst for 311.50 dollars is allowed as to the seventh class.
The Committee of Arrangements and the state Board of Agriculture held a meeting in the city today to discuss planning and coordination for upcoming agricultural events and activities.
California born marksman Dr W F Carver, recently base from Stephishdok County, draws wide notice for feats with rifle and shotgun. He broke 90 of 100 glass balls in Denver events and 487 of 500 balls at Omaha in a rifle match, beating John W Petty who had 478 with a shotgun. The California Spirit of the Times lauds his moral character and travels as he heads east for further competition.
Slayton's Lyceum Bureau explains Mr. Wendling missed engagements in this city due to a long construction train ride from Cambridge to Orion, a five mile walk for a hand car, a five mile ride, and a missed connection at Rock Island. He offered 100 dollars for a special engine from Rock Island to Freeport but could not secure one.
At Monday meeting the board named annual committees led by Chairman William Cox. Finance Andrew Hinds and others. County Accounts D Musser Eli Ellis O B Ferris. Poor and Poor Farm Andrew Hinds Henry Lichtenberger H Poffenberger E Brown R Rezner. Equalization Real Estate Z Stover S K Fisher Joseph B Smith F B Walker H Poffenberger. Equalization Personal Property W Z Tunks R G Stout G Kleckner Samuel Chambers Joseph Hutmacher. Public Buildings Henry Lichtenberger G Kleckner S K Fisher E Brown Eli Ellis. Assessment and Taxes R Rezner O Ferris M Eisley Samuel Chambers R G Stout. Country Superintendent's Accounts F B Walker R G Stout W Z Tunks. Roads and Bridges S A Frey E Brown D Musser. Purchasing Agent Joseph B Smith. Daxora April 10 1878 Freeport Journal.
A Sterling letter to the editor argues against restoring the income tax, detailing how its inquisitorial assessments and perjury risk demoralized citizens. The writer criticizes Congressman Burchard, urges resignation, and names potential successors from Whiteside and nearby counties, highlighting strong Republican figures.
In Galena Illinois April 27 angry Republican constituents denounce Representative Burchard for supporting tax changes that favor the South and oppose Northern interests. They urge his resignation so a loyal Republican can represent district sentiment, noting his roll on Ways and Means and Blaine’s early placement. The letter frames his position as a betrayal of Illinois thrift and industry.
Sioux City reports details of last Sunday's twister. Wall Lake records nine dead and fourteen hurt, Galva township one woman killed and a house destroyed, near Denison fourteen homes ruined with three dead and twelve injured. T B Jones mill unroofed, Cas tana house demolished, four horses killed, a Mapleton child later died, and a Pomeroy injury proved fatal. Many others critically hurt.
Executive committee of the State Prohibitory Organization calls a state convention in Decatur Macon county on June 6 1878 at 10 am to nominate state officers and assemble support for a prohibitory law with mass organization aims. Delegates from temperance groups urged to attend and pages list leaders from Chicago Bloomington Hyde Park and Decatur. Freeport Prohibition Club also votes to send delegates at a mass convention May 11 1878 at Temperance Hall to choose delegates to the Decatur event.
The Olio Society will hold its closing session in the New Dublin school house on Saturday evening May 4 1878. Program includes essays proclamations ovations debate with the question Resolved that the signs of the times indicate a subversion of the Government. A literary paper Hard times come again no more will be read. A good time is anticipated. All are invited.
The New York Herald notes that the income tax is a direct tax and must be apportioned among the states by population. It argues the tax cannot be so apportioned and therefore violates the Constitution.
A verse recounts spring scenes and a passerby on Freeport Street saddened by a coat cut away by McPhillips. The youth laments misfortune over an imperfect garment and hopes for a future stylish suit.
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