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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1867
Page
4
The coroner's jury returned verdict on the body of John Reed who drowned in the Pecatotea river last Sunday. The paper notes accusations against certain local women who allegedly urged intoxication and denies the version, inviting explanations from those involved while defending their community reputation.
A brief note observes grading on Jackson street between Chicago and Van Buren with hope for continued work. It mentions locals debating the eight hour system of labor and its potential to reduce workload and exertion for workers.
The May 1867 inquest into Justin Rice’s drowning in the Pecatonica River found death by drowning while intoxicated. Jurors censured several Freeport residents for supplying liquor that led to Rice’s intoxication and failing to aid him, noting a lack of assistance at the riverbank.
We have largely increased our facilities for doing job printing and are daily filling orders from all parts of the country. New type, good presses and careful workmen enable accurate work with dispatch. Our specimens of wards, bill and lottery heads, circulars and more are superior to earlier county work. Thank you for liberal patronage. we will strive to merit continuance. Orders by wait will be promptly attended to and jobs forwarded by express with charges paid to any part of the State. We are determined that the quality shall not be excelled by any other office East or West.
Freeport May 8 1867 Horton Journal reports a jury inquest into Justin Rice’s drowning in the Pecatonica River last Sunday. Adams Roth Edward Heller and Daniel King deny accusations of providing liquor to the dead man and vow legal action against false statements. A fishing party from Brown’s Dam forms part of the account.
A party including Heller Kunz Roth Bauch and Rice traveled by boat to a dam after sourcing a keg of beer. The boat leaked and nearly sank twice forcing them to abandon safety. Rice drank beer and aided others before disappearing in rising water. Brown the miller and helpers recovered the boat but not Rice. Authorities offer to prove the statements of Adam Kori Daniel Kun Bowaty Helge.
May Henry Boyer has been refitting his billiard hall under Fyy's block Ilo and is daily expecting two new tables from the East. The arrival will give him more tables than any other hall in town.
A notice from the County Clerk for April records a new dwelling project planned on Union Street South, a few lots south of St John’s Catholic Church. The filing compares current month activity with prior months and notes associated development steps.
Wa Me J Nichols has recently erected a new fence in front of his lot on Prospect Street and is otherwise improving the premises.
The item states a man named Bower was robbed at the City Hotel and misidentified as Bowers. It clarifies no relation to Phil W. Bowers of this city, and notes circulating reports about Bowers were incorrect.
A notice invites citizens to visit the Barnes House hotel on Canal Street near Pittsburg and Fort Wayne Depot. Described as freshly furnished and clean, the hotel is praised by patrons, with the billiard hall run by J Ver Meulen.
Mr Wm B Thomas long associated with the office job department and known in baseball circles departs for Bloomington this morning. He is understood to be purchasing an interest in a job printing establishment. The Empire will miss Billy, one of their main stays, and wishes him abundant success in his new undertaking.
The Champion Billiard Cue awarded last evening to a player who made a 67 point run at Buckman's Billiard Hall Os Mesr in the past month. A second cue, praised by some as superior, rests on the line for the largest run in a straight game of 100 points within the month.
Plastering completed and interior nearing finish as workers move to finalize the Embury M. E. Church spire. The basement was finished last fall and has been in use throughout the winter.
Messrs Isayllcs Parsons Co present The American Commercial Arithmetic by T A Byce M A LL D for commercial colleges and private students. It covers laws on interest damages bills and debts, central system tables, banks and banking, commercial paper insurance brokerage partnerships exchanges and more. Nearly 400 pages, priced at 175 dollars per copy, available at the Commercial College Office or Emwott Burrells Book Store on Stephenson Street.
The Bulletin notes Robert Gettemy former local resident now living in Monmouth has moved to Chicago to engage in the lumber business.
The painting and frescoing will begin soon while stone work mainly finished except tower. Plastering to be completed shortly. The church is expected to be finished by mid July and will be among the finest edifices west of Chicago.
The Social Turn yeroins held a dance in the city last evening with wood attendance, a bright moon, and mild air. A goodly crowd enjoyed a pleasant, social gathering with the band playing late. it was expected many would not leave until morning.
Rogers of the North Western Railroad informs us last evening that this is his final visit in an official capacity for the foreseeable future as he resumes his old run on the Air Line. This departure will leave a large circle of friends saddened by his geniality and gentlemanly conduct while we hope for occasional visits. George Corrie of this city will replace him as conductor on the night trains, a change welcomed by many. Dr John Charlton, long time resident and physician, plans to leave for Monmouth and St. Louis health prospects, leaving behind numerous friends who regret the move and hope he may return ere long.
A large grey eagle has lingered around Lost Grove south of Florence in Stephenson county for three weeks feasting on geese and alarming residents. On May 4 William Barrow Jr struck the bird from the air with a rifle, injuring a wing sinew, and the bird was described as six feet six inches from wingtip to wingtip. The bird may be seen at William Barron Sr's home in Lost Grove.
A letter from a resident urges Breaport to form a debating society for young men reading law or medicine. The piece argues public speaking practice builds skill, cites Demosthenes and Henry Clay, notes colleges and cities already support debating clubs, and asks readers to back the effort and find a second.
A fragment discusses forming a small business like a reading room or library through a literary society. It urges young men to start the project, notes many ventures fail, and promises support to the correspondent to spark interest and possible public reading room benefits.
The Rockford Gazette reports Me. Bolts spoke on temperance at Plymouth Hall last evening. The turnout was smaller than expected though free admission was offered. Ross arrived on the evening train and attended. The substance of the address remains unclear due to other engagements and an absent reporter.
Two runaways startled residents yesterday. A tea hitched buggy shed its vehicle near Chicago Street, then rolled on with the pole alone until captured near our office. A second single horse and buggy escaped, the horse slipping at Galena and Chicago Streets before being secured. No owners’ names were learned.
Yesterday afternoon at the Fair Grounds the Empire beat the Star Clubs 27 to 20 after a standout inning in which the Stars plated thirteen runs. The Star Base Ball Clubs of this city plan a match with Forreston Club at that place next week. Also noted, Mr. Hent is refurbishing the store once owned by Mr. Lover, with completion expected next week. The Common Council debated steam fire engine purchase at a special meeting and referred the issue to the Fire Department Committee as Mayor Sunderland was asked to visit other cities, study models, and report back for a careful, informed decision.
The premium writing course directed by Prof. Morse concluded last evening. Awards, chosen by W. P. Andrus, honored J. M. Miller for best principles in No. 4 Life Scholarship and Miss Mary Stoskopf for best improvement among ladies, with other premiums to Eugene Pease and Philip Swartz.
Mr Par box aims to keep the local well near the Journal office accessible after his new block is built. The water is prized in the neighborhood and in constant use, with a pump handle busy nearly every moment of the day.
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