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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1872
Page
4
A Freeport journal column breezily surveys seasonal topics from buggy riding and farm life to new church work on Galena street, fashion hints, theater and circus chatter, a string of local notices, and the coming strawberry crop as the town gears up for summer.
A spirited runaway occurred Saturday afternoon when a three year old colt belonging to Mr. Jno Gochenour tied at A H Wise’s warehouse panicked by an engine, dashed up the street, struck a lamp post injuring another horse and breaking the wagon.
The Rev A P Houpt writes from Blairstown Iowa noting arrival last Saturday evening. He and his wife express cheer and disappointment at the country’s settlement level, calling Blairstown a thrifty town on the Chicago and North Western Railway about 106 miles from Clinton.
The Freeport Zouaves opened their summer campaign with a strong turnout and good feeling at their first meeting last Monday. They expect growth in numbers and plan excursions to Madison on July 4, the Army of Tennessee reunion, and Springfield Illinois for the Lincoln Monument dedication.
Mr Godfrey Vought, a large stock raiser near Baileyville Hl, advocates a hog feed box method using eight bushels of lime and one barrel of salt mixed and placed in a box with a three inch wide aperture. The design allows hogs to root out feed, eat from a platformed area, and remain covered to prevent waste.
The piece surveys a long imagined voyage from Esau to Idumaa and Kadesh Barnea, tracing how a cholera outbreak allegedly spread from Arabia to Hindostan via ancient caravan routes. It casts Tolumeca as the first Cholera Field and links Mohammed I’s era to the pestilence, weaving biblical geography with early trade routes and prophetic warnings.
The Minois Central lowers freight rates from Chicago to Lena to twenty five cents for first class and twenty cents for second class freight, reducing shipping costs for shipments to Lena and surrounding areas.
The announcement of Horace Greeley s nomination hit Freeport Democrats like a cold day s damp blanket. Some swore others stormed and a few tore their breech cloth in anger. Liberal Democrats were scarce after the news.
A Monday evening brawl erupted at Charley Strohacker’s new saloon quarters. Spitits and beer glasses flew, chairs were used as clubs, and a melee spread as lights were dimmed and patrons were knocked to the floor.
A monthly list of property transactions shows numerous deeds from John W. Kline to Philip Jung in West Point to 40 acre parcels in Kent, Waddams, and Lena. Buyers include Levi Sherman, Wm Young, G B Nelson, Abraham Weaver, and many others with prices ranging from 400 to 8000 dollars across Freeport and surrounding townships.
Report from Cincinnati Convention sparks chatter as Horace Greeley is named for president. Locals call it a season’s best joke, with many defending the veteran reformer despite the political intrigue alleged by critics in the Liberal camp.
An injunction blocks the Chicago and Town Railroad from running passenger trains between Chicago and Dubuque via Aurora. The dispute centers on historic charters and exclusive rights claimed by Illinois Central and Northwestern tied to Dunleith Freeport routes. The Northwestern seeks to prevent Illinois Central from carrying west of Leeport, affecting through service on the Chicago and Iowa line until the injunction is dissolved.
The spring time changes for railroads from Chicago to North Western lines go into effect with minor variation from standard schedules. It highlights long serving conductors such as Z M Hibbard of Freeport who has logged vast mileages without a track accident, along with many colleagues in Elgin Dixon and Rockford areas who have served 10 to 18 years. The article lauds their fidelity and competence, asserting no finer group operates from Chicago.
Winter lingers yet spring gains, grain farmers rush to market, and local merchants slow. Lena hosts three agricultural firms Weaver Roush Taylor Wilkerson and strong demand for sulky plows. Local politics drift, John H. Adams touted as lieutenant governor candidate. Lutheran pastor J M Linn eyed to succeed L Tresler at Carthage Theological College. Roman society hosts a fund drive at Hathron’s Hall with 180 tickets sold.
The Board of Supervisors of Whites County voted a reward on a conviction for every horse thief who steals a horse in that county, aiming to deter theft and bring offenders to justice.
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