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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1877
Page
3
A Walton advertisement touts unmatched stock of Kandy Goods and season novelties. It promises the newest carpet styles and lathe patterns at prices lower than any rival in the Northwest. The note highlights cotton goods reductions and the largest tailoring goods stock, claiming cash buying to cut costs for customers.
The Cerral Baptist notes a long search for a church home in south Benton township Polk County Missouri. A local drive began last spring with cash subscriptions and labor to build a worship house, aided by Elder James Schofield’s fundraising trip to St Louis and Illinois which yielded about 400 dollars. The completed house of worship, valued at 4200, will soon be finished with a sixteen-member church formed and eight more added since.
A playful adage from the Sentinel notes that half the people doubt doctors, two thirds doubt ministers, and all think they can beat editors who run newspapers. The quip surveys public arrogance toward professions with humorous sharpness.
Mr. Frank Wheeler of the Hayden Geological Survey accepts an offer from the Emperor of Brazil to organize a national geological and geographical survey similar to the United States effort. The arrangement aims to map resources and topography with scientific staff and modern methods.
An incident from the revival shows how quickly reputations fade as a preacher on a train forgets the other candidate beside Hayes and Wheeler. He recalls the election fervor and, after asking multiple passengers who they would vote for, admits he cannot name the other man, Sammy Tilden, the boss fraud of the century.
The walls of Roumania, comprising Wallachia and Moldavia, stand apart from the Porte with limited tribute and little direct linkage to Turkey. If war crosses the Danube, Roumania may view it as an act of war. Bulgaria nearby remains under Turkish control, while Servia Bosnia Herzegovina and Montenegro rebel. Russia seeks no territorial gains, but a future independence of these provinces may form. Roumanian forces total 22,000 infantry and 12,000 cavalry, disciplined and well armed, suggesting a shift in regional governance could be necessary.
The speaker laments racial double standards in Georgia, noting that when a Black person commits crime they are tried and imprisoned, but when White men harm Black people the governor appoints a committee to investigate and report. The pattern repeats, with Oglethorpe cited as a recent example.
Francis Murphy, the successful temperance worker, is in Cleveland where he is doing much good.
The article notes that all stock is fully available across every department, with every category containing complete inventories. Strong entities include departments and inventories. The tone emphasizes broad availability and comprehensive stock.
A local seller guarantees customers the lowest possible prices on all items. The promise emphasizes price leadership without stating any specific amounts or promotions to avoid disclosure of exact figures.
The court found Major Reno guilty and recommended dismissal from the Army. After review, President Hayes, with Cabinet input, mitigated the sentence to two years suspension from rank and pay starting May 18 1877. The act followed his twenty years of service despite grave misconduct involving the wife of an absent officer.
A priestly guidance piece suggests mischief arises from a child’s active drive. Rather than scolding or harsh punishment, provide constructive outlets such as sand, wood, tools, and simple tasks to channel energy into harmless, engaging work. The approach preserves the child’s vitality and fosters growth.
A sweeping tide of temperance gains momentum nationwide with thousands praising a new deliverance from strong drink. Figures Moody in Boston Murphy in Pennsylvania Reynolds in Michigan and others are spreading the reform, emphasizing a religious path and urging Christian churches to rally in prayer faith and action to aid the victims of intoxication.
The War Secretary reports Drexel Morgan offered to fund army pay at six percent from July 1 until the next appropriation. He declined citing legal limits, supports private advance by officers, but cannot involve the War Department. He has referred the matter to the Attorney General to determine lawful participation.
Two colored men were appointed last week to positions in the Treasury Department one Merrimon Noward formerly a Mississippi county sheriff who fled during the shotgun campaign to a messenger ship and Joseph Turner formerly Secretary of the Alabama State Senate to a clerical office.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a leader escaped at large, arrested, tried, and sent to the Penitentiary, yet protests that white assailants who killed a colored man and beat another at the same location escape pursuit, raising concerns about swift justice in the South.
The court issued a judgment for delinquent taxes on Monday. Tax rates will begin Monday June 4th, marking the start of the new assessment period and tax collection schedule.
In London the government outlined wartime actions on Egypt tied to Turkey. Bourke stated Egypt is part of Turkey and at war with Russia, giving Russia right to blockade Egyptian ports and seize goods. Stafford Northcote noted contraband concerns and denied a British-Austrian protest agreement on Roumanian independence.
The article surveys New York maritime outlooks on Austria entering the Russo Turkish war and predicts strong results for American shipping. It notes past fortunes when the US flag thrived during European wars, expects more ocean trade, and mentions cautious views from German shipowners and masters. It highlights optimism that Sweden and Denmark stay neutral, contrasting with less hopeful European rivals.
Unclaimed letters in the Freeport Illinois post office as of May 14 1877 list recipients including George Andrus Henry Ryan Miss Ann Gross John C Scott Miss Ella Graham Miss Martie Stelle John Graham Mrs Samuel Uffelman Miss Mina Wofler Anna Wheeler Fred A Payne and others. Post office hours noted with daily service from 7 to 9 12 and 2 daily with Sunday exceptions and holidays. Inquiries must mention advertised letter and date of advertising.
J Kapp of Freeport announces the largest Northwest display of fashionable carriages at reduced prices. The sale rooms offer stocks of the best materials in wood work ironing painting and trimming. Every carriage is warranted for style finish and durability, promising advantages to buyers who inspect before purchasing.
The twenty seventh annual meeting of the Illinois State Medical Society is in session at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago and will close tomorrow.
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