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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1880
Page
4
Local items report Zion Church services Thursday at 9 am and Friday 7 40 pm. Various residents visit, meetings planned for Freeport lodges, educational board debates on school telephones, and business notes on property, industry, and local travel offers.
The article announces a forthcoming comprehensive history of Stephenson County and its city. It will cover settlement, growth, towns, schools, churches, and biographical sketches, including a complete officer list from organization. Compilers seek old settlers’ materials to preserve pivotal local facts for future reference.
Miss Margaret Caroline Sweet of Clinton and Mr Charles F Welles of Brooklyn were married at St John’s Church with Mendelssohn’s wedding march and a male choir. The couple will reside in Brooklyn NY after a breakfast reception with family and friends from Clinton Chicago Freeport and beyond.
In Sycamore on May 1 1880 Dr E W Currier died at 2 p m after congestion of the brain brought on by cold while convalescing from measles. He was son of William Currier and a respected physician who practiced with his brother L M Currier. The community showed deep sympathy and the funeral was held yesterday at 2 p m.
A Saturday accident left Gheen with a broken leg after a buggy collision with a fast riding Walker Walkers. Gheen, recently from Carthage College, was treated by Dr Buckley at Geo Shafer’s residence. Nearby, a tramp George Wilson from Warsaw charged with burglary and bound over to await trial.
A polemical critique tracing the harms of drunkenness through biblical and historical examples. It links alcohol to war, famine, prostitution, and moral decay, citing Moses, Noah, and David to argue intoxication as a root of societal evils.
The fragment discusses how drunkenness could drive the so called wisest man to chase many wives and concubines, asking whether wine was used at wedding feasts and royal banquets. It cites Ecclesiastes and references R Conny, noting a continuation to follow.
The Freeport branch of the Pioneer Relief Association reports sound operations offering indemnity for up to twelve weeks of disability from accident or disease at 20 per week. Initiation is 23.50 with annual assessments not exceeding 10.80. Members benefiting last year include W. Rinehuber, A. J. Runner, Z. Runner, R. M. Race, and J. R. Jordan.
Notice states Isaac Nase will ride Morrill Stallion for the season at the old Vandyke farm near Freeport with days specified and inquiries directed to Grange building. Also announces Mrs B E Post opening Millinery rooms over Maynard's store opposite Court House with a stock of ladies hats and ribbons. Wa A Stevens advertises ribbon stock and future No 0 at 14 cents. Burrell Bros offers pure syrups and molasses at low state prices.
To trade. Any one having a good fresh cow to exchange for a like new 85 dollar Wheel er and Wilson Sewing Machine inquire at this office. My stock of ladies and children's hosiery is open and the most complete and cheapest shown. Early call before assortment is broken will pay. W. A. Stevens.
The Medical Association of Buffalo led by President Dr. R Vi Pierce displays a globe surmounted by four Aesculapian figures symbolizing the world reach of Dr. Pierce family medicines. The World's Dispensary and Invalids Hotel in Buffalo and a large London branch support a global medical enterprise. Prominent products include Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets and Compound Extract of Smart-Weed, with Favorite Prescription for female ailments. Josh Billings endorses Digestion investment. advertises Averill's Anti Morbine.
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