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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1869
Page
6
A historic verse celebrates the iron horse and steam era from west to east. The poem envisions unity of states, progress, and national growth as rails and industry unite the land from ocean to ocean. Strong imagery praises steel, trains, and the nation’s future.
A historical table lists principal route points for the Pacific Railroad with distances and elevations in feet above sea level. It notes fares west of Ogden City at 10 2 per mile in gold, pending reductions after July 1. The Union Insurance Company of Decatur will close and transfer all policies to Lamar Insurance Company of Chicago.
The Dixon Township editor in his final issue recounts the deliberate murder of Mr Wildcat by Mr Bennet and notes the recent fates of Miss C Hicken and Mr Linn Cc Doyle remain fresh in memory.
Or Dinwiddie, once a resident, visited town this week. He now serves as a Captain in the regular army and left Monday for Cheyenne to report for duty. G. M. Clayton and family returned from a brief East tour. F Bartlett and his wife left suddenly for the West after a telegram announcing Mr B's father's serious illness.
Several local items are crowded out and not yet set up. The note explains time constraints prevent organizing these items now, with plans to address them later.
A notice promoting property insurance urges homeowners to insure their barn and goods with a reputable company. It identifies Mr B I Porter as the North American Insurance Company agent for New York, touting the firm as one of the best in the country.
An experienced cook and laundress are needed to accompany an army officer's family to a Pleasant Point in Nebraska. A liberal wage and a comfortable home are promised. Inquiries at W. G. Barnes & Co. office, Nos. 91 and 93 Galena Street.
We are indebted to the managers for an invitation to attend the Banner Ball of the Rock River Guards to be held at their hall in Oregon on Thursday evening May 27. Messrs Reynolds and Marsh are to act as floor managers. Died Eva daughter of Y Averil Esq died yesterday morning. Funeral will take place at the residence of Mr Averil this afternoon at four o'clock.
The review lauds a western produced octavo on the physical geography of the Mississippi Valley by Celeste Foster. It covers topography botany climate geology and resources with clear prose and wide illustrations. Six hundred copies sold in Chicago the first week at 3.50 bound in cloth. Emmert & Burrell handle sales locally.
The May issue of this music magazine overflows with four new songs by Hays Thomas Danks and Eaton, three piano pieces, six pages of Quartet Music, and numerous biographical sketches and reviews. Published by J. L. Peters at 198 Broadway, New York, it features about thirty full pages of new music per issue and a subscription price of three dollars for extensive content.
Brass. And enamelled kettles French ware and all kinds of house furnishing goods at M. Sawyers. Call and see us.
A Ridott correspondent reports a kerosene lamp accident last Friday night. Mrs Bennett and her ten year old son suffered severe burns when attempting to light a lit lamp, igniting the lamp and setting the house on fire. Neighbors helped, Dr Sibert treated the burns, and both patients were improving.
Advertises low prices on builders materials locks hinges and related hardware at M Lawver's shop. The notice emphasizes a wide range of items available for sale with emphasis on value and assortment.
Report notes Mr Join Montelius enlarging a Stephenson street warehouse for his growing business. Members Dickey and Munn improve grounds and finish residences at Stephenson Street. Preparations begin for a bulldog structure beside the Baptist Church on Stesbengen Street, purpose unclear. A large number of new residences are going up town, especially along Gaena road.
One hundred families in and around Freeport testify that the Imperial Cook Stove is the most economical and best stove, adaptable to either wood or coal. Call to inspect 41¢ when buying a stove. For sale by M. Lawyer, successor to Winimort & Stibgen, 119 Stephenson Street.
Concordia Lodge No. 9 Sons of Herman held a Friday Pic Nic at Bhlle's Garden Sunday last. Large attendance with only minor disturbances from outsiders. A band provided music at the gathering. A ponic was scheduled at the Western Bowery on Monday.
The Fygeport Journal reports weekly thermometer records compiled by druggists Noff and Babcock at 85 Atephenson Street Feo, detailing temperature readings and trends for the period ending May 17.
Universal Champion Novelty and Sherman clothes wringers offered at low prices by M Law veer's, successor to Nmmert and Stibgen, as a bargain in durable laundry equipment for households and small shops.
We have recently got in a stock of flour barrels staves and headings a supply of which we propose keeping constantly on hand For sale by the handed set of car load RoweEur SANFour At the Wisconsin and Michigan Lumber Yard 14 5 lw.
On Thursday last Mr. Thos. Watson of Harlem presented four wolves at the Clerk's office. The grey wolves included a large dam and three young. He received eight dollars per wolf as prescribed by law.
It will be remembered, meets at the Court House, in this city, to-morrow, Thursday, at one o'clock p.m. As the result of the primary meetings is already known, there will, of course, be no matter of special Interest to the public at large brought up in the Convention, but we trust that the delegates will all be on hand and answer to roll call.
A private letter from Ward Cheney of Cheney Brothers in Hartford discusses Lyons imports of black silks. He claims Lyons goods are lighter, less durable, and inferior in value, urging confidence in American silk. W. A. Stevens & Co report receiving these silks and other new dress goods with bargains for customers.
Quite unexpectedly Joe Ver Meulen, champion of the Site of Illinois, and Kleckerman & Co of Chicago, appeared Monday afternoon. Ver Meulen gave a billiard exhibition at Buckman & Co, introducing several new shots including the “William Tell” carom. He displayed complete control, defying gravity theories as the audience watched the feats.
Last Saturday evening in Freeport the caucus chose delegates and party tickets for the County Convention. In the First Ward Burchard led with 163 votes to Bailey 94, a 69 majority, in the Second Ward 141 to 65 a 76 majority, and in the Third Ward 126 to 69 a 68 majority. Delegates named include Buckley, Youngman, Menzenkamp, Stiles, Kenogy, Martin in the First Ward. Hyde, Hance, Gatlin, Neese, Mayer, Lebkicher in the Second. Fray, Bondiker, Wagner, Noff, Gemmill, Walz in the Third.
Firemen of Steamer Company No 1 are commanded to convene at the Engine House in full uniform for practice on Friday the 21st at 5 o'clock sharp by order of F J Middellett Foreman.
Building stone can be had by applying to A. Phifer at Schlott's quarry. Mason work of every description done promptly at the most reasonable rates. Inquire of A. Phifer or W. B. Mayer, 151 Stephen- 800 street.
Whit Sunday, observed by Episcopal, Lutheran and Catholic churches, marks the descent of the Holy Ghost on the Apostles. The event followed the Ascension and involved gifts of tongues to preach to foreign nations, tying Whit Sunday to the Jewish festival of Pentecost.
A sequence of civil actions and rulings listed includes verdicts for plaintiffs with damages of 500, 655 dollars and multiple new trials. Several cases are continued at defendant’s costs or dismissed at plaintiff’s costs. Dockets show numerous same action suits, referrals to masters, injunctions and docket strikes.
Mr Sparks Randal the well known marble dealer plans moving from the old Presbyterian Church basement to a building beside the new engine house on Stephenson Street. He keeps a full stock of marble goods and can craft order work quickly at competitive city prices. He also offers for sale a stack of elaborately designed iron vases for yard and cemetery use. Call and view.
A local advertisement extols McHenry as the dependable choice for first class pictures. It claims long service to the public, consistent quality, and the ability to produce any desired image at low prices. The gallery is located near Staver and Snyder's shoe and phone store.
Mrs C C Wilson and Co continue daily deliveries of bonnets cloaks dress trimmings and fancy notions at their new Exchange block store The shop highlights the largest best assorted stock in the city with prices to suit the times Visit and judge for yourself.
Citizens are busy upgrading premises with new fences shade trees house painting and building additions. The efforts beautify grounds and reflect a positive trend. investments are seen as worthwhile with benefits beyond the monetary.
The new monthly periodical already mentioned in these columns has reached us for May. It is a model of typographical westness and beauty, and an indispensable vade mecum for every practical painter. Perms 50 cents per annum, Address Willis MacDonald & Co., 87 Park Row, New York.
The Freeport Turnverein Society held a sociable at Fry's Hall last Monday evening to swell the fund for the new hall on Galena street. The event was well attended and enjoyable. Boyer's band provided music, as usual unexceptionable.
The article expresses gratitude to Mr H W Marsellus formerly of this city now living in Yonkers New York for sending a copy of the Statesman newspaper published there.
Walton's at 104 Stephenson Street touts a large, low price stock with bright lighting for easy viewing. It promises attentive service aimed at satisfying customer needs.
The text describes Brody offering a specialty of the book and periodical business. His counters display a full assortment of the latest publications and stationery. If a requested book or paper is not in stock, he will order it at publisher’s price and supply Chicago dailies.
No Humbug claim praises Braver & Snyder on Stephenson street for an exhibit of boots and shoes. The ad asserts the stock is best and cheapest in Northern Illinois, spanning from fine gaiters to heavy plough shoes, backed by trusted local standing and a guarantee of quality.
Chicago physician Dr Knapp, who has visited Freeport for twelve years, will consult at the Howard House Freeport on Thursday May 27. He claims to cure chronic diseases from throat to heart and all women’s ailments, with free consultation for the poor.
A customer letter dated April 26, 1869 from Canajoharie praises the Improved American Stove by Shear Packard Co. The tester notes long burn times, coal replenishments twice daily, and a claim that the stove is the greatest cooking stove improvement yet, with sale via H. C. Burchard & Bro.
The piece traces bock beer origins and spread among Germans seeking a stronger malt beverage. It notes the Munich brewer’s method of doubling malt and aging five to six months, compares bock to lager and champagne, and cites large local May sales and German press hype.
The Dakota Temperance Mirror features a chapter from Chronicles in another column, prepared as a Lodge affiliated selection for publication. It notes a finalization and publication approach within the temperance periodical context.
News notes that Patrick, a popular Passenger Agent for the Chicago Western R. Ri 06, is reconsidering his resignation as the Board of Man reviews the situation. His return would fill the post he has held, with duties benefiting the public and patrons of CG. & N. W. A. R. Co.
Mr 8 J Davis Assistant Angeay announces he will be in Lena on May 25 and 28 to collect income returns and application licenses. The piece notes progress on a new school house and nearby construction by A G Stover, plus a marriage notice for P Rhoads to Miss Mary Weber in West Point.
An old retail notice promotes facial care products including Moth Patches removal and freckle remedy. It lists Prersy sy and freckle lotion prepared by B C Perry, sold by druggists. Also mentions Pimple Remedy by Pkxkny’s ComEnoy prepared by B C at 49 Bond Street New York, with wholesale distribution to dealers.
A long ad promotes a 1888 book claiming to offer power over men and animals, with instructions on cures for impotence, epilepsy, and sexual excess. The pamphlet, priced at 4180 in sealed form, urges readers to mail two stamps to T. W. Evans in Philadelphia, Bowery, New York, for postpaid delivery.
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