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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1878
Page
4
Arrears urged payment as court actions and sheriff levies pressed the JOURNAL. A thirty day prop pays postage paid one year for 1.50 for single readers and 1.25 for clubs of ten or more, with advance payment required.
In town Monday were Rev. E W Spaulding of Milwaukee and Rt Rev Edward R Wells bishop of Wisconsin who stayed briefly. Norman Webster left for the west to help the country grow and will return later. Rt Rev W E McLaren bishop of Illinois will visit Zion Church Monday next week with a confirmation class presented by Rev R F Sweet. Albert Hi Fritz, Swiss Bell Ringers advance agent, was in town Tuesday and plans another performance here soon.
A historical notice promotes subscription to the JOURNAL with a yearly rate of $1.50 if prepaid and a lower rate of $1.25 in clubs or other venues. The offer lasts thirty days.
A meeting is set for Saturday afternoon May 11 at 2 o clock. Delegates will be appointed to the State Convention on June 16.
The young people of the First Methodist Church plan a sociable at the home of Mr J R Perkins this Wednesday evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Samuel McGrath and Wm J Best caught and killed an old wolf and five cubs last week. They brought the scalps to the County Clerk who awarded them thirty dollars by official order.
The Brewster House undergoes changes moving the office to the first floor and other improvements to enhance convenience. A City Council resolution from last Wednesday ends gas street lighting, sparking debate about Freeport’s ability to light its streets and mayoral wishes.
Capt. R. M. A. Hawk of Mt. Carroll has accepted an invitation to deliver the Decoration Day oration at Lena. Lenaites are congratulated on securing this eloquent and patriotic speaker who will do ample justice to the occasion.
The open air concert by the Great Union Band last Saturday evening drew a large crowd, despite a cold wind. Citizens praised the band's appearance and expressed hopes for frequent summer performances.
A reader from Russell Kansas writes April 20 praising the looks of the country. He notes fine wheat, hopes for rain and few hoppers, and says he will make Kansas his home. He mentions Dr Burrell his father and brother Winslow Pickern Rhodes and family, and wishes the new settlers success.
Page records motion reversals on labor wages and city pay policies, Street Commissioner Rogers' April report shows 2306.27 spent on streets, City Attorney Kean blocks cheap city printing and approves five cent line charges for council proceedings. The excerpt also outlines a broad 1877 livestock, crops, and product census with extensive totals and asks assessors to prepare memoranda of prior year outputs.
Dr Krape, formerly of Polo, has moved to Freeport and will set up a handsome suite of rooms over Knowlton’s Bank to practice dentistry. Born and raised in the county, he returns home to make Freeport his permanent base, leaving Polo with an extensive patient load. The Ogle County Press notes his recent move and admires his enterprise and updated instruments, wishing him success in the new field.
The county court reports May 2 through May 6 approve inventories, appraisements, and guardianships for estates of Diemer Gladfellow Studebaker Rapple and others. A fatal accident on Pleasant Street killed John Baker, a 60-year resident with a wife and eight children. funeral services were held at Embury M E Church.
In clubs of ten or more only $1.25, this offer is good for thirty days only.
The clerk’s office recorded eight deaths and twelve births last week, outlining civic vital events. The data highlights continuing population changes and public health indicators for the period.
Florence M E Sabbath School adopts resolutions on May 5 1878 mourning Jessie E Goodsell a valued classmate and daughter The memorial notes her exemplary life devoted to serving the Redeemer and quotes her last words Suffer little children to come unto me It extends sympathy to her parents siblings and friends and recalls the hope of reunion in heaven.
The Illinois Legislature approved authorizing the State Board of Agriculture to prepare blank forms for assessors to collect data on farm crops acreage live stock and other resources. The effort aims to inventory the state’s productive resources and is not a tax measure. Farmers are urged to assist by reporting acreage yields and related values for 1877 including corn wheat oats rye barley oats tobacco orchards roots and pastures.
A reader lauds the city council decision to keep the cemetery where it is and add fifteen acres. The piece uses satirical humor to praise urban growth, warn of debts, and imagine a bustling, crowded city where the cemetery doubles as a church and the dead as clergymen.
Nora Epiron Journal notes a reader commending the paper for attacking the official ring and corruption in the Republican party. The writer argues that corruption among ring leaders and officeholders, rather than other theories, is the root problem behind weakening majorities in the Congressional district.
The piece argues that voters demand GOP leaders who reflect the party's honest, moral, and intellectual core and reject current managers described as bummers and deadbeats. It warns that a Burchard-backed ticket in Daviess could fail and reshape the race, citing Mr. B's income bill as a political indictment.
A speaker defends advertising as essential business practice, listing methods from hose and coats to notices and wagon signs. The essay argues advertising drives trade, compares it to the printing press and its messengers, and questions those who oppose its pervasive role.
City shoppers are invited to view the largest and greatest assortment of ladies linen suits ever displayed, showcasing styles and selections to fit every taste, with WM. Walton promoting the event.
A Chicago Times editorial condemns income tax advocates led by Eastern representatives. It argues income tax burdens industry, not wealth, penalizing the productive and rewarding thriftless behavior. It criticizes Mr. Burchard for claiming the tax is fairer than taxing tea, coffee, whisky, and tobacco.
The Gentleman's Furnishing Goods Department offers a choice selection of neckwear linen collars and cuffs fine hosiery and underwear for customers seeking stylish and quality apparel.
The notice invites subscription to JouRNAL at one dollar per year prepaid. It mentions groups of ten or more as a context for discount or collective action.
Per Sack .25 and up for various flours and meal. Minn Wheat Flour new process at 1.49 Winter Wheat Flour 1.49 Patent Flour 1.25 Aehay Cor Meal bolted 0.95 per sack. Prices shown at Goddard's Min.
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