26 May 1869
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1869
Page
1
Local appeal urges Sunday Decoration Day on the 30th to honor fallen soldiers with flowers. Pastors, Sabbath schools, and children would parade to graves in a united ceremony, claiming sacred duty and patriotism surpass church sermons in Chicago.
An anecdote about Mr Swain editor of the Public Ledger records a man angrily claiming to stopped the paper. Swain accompanies him to the office and discovers the man only stopped taking one copy, prompting apologies. The incident leaves the subscriber wiser about miscommunication.
Philadelphia enforces fines for washing sidewalks after seven in the morning, with half the money going to the informer. Four or five smart boys earned seventy dollars. the other days pass through the area and report.
The excerpt describes pawnbrokers' fluctuating business across seasons. In summer idle funds and rum delay enforcement, while winter brings influx from locals and overseas visitors. Pawnbrokers redeem fast, then stock fills with trinkets and domestic items as forfeit values drive strict advance sales and wary purchases.
A fictitious canvass scene shows eager agents urging a client to subscribe to a recently issued costly work. The narrator hints at his alliance with the partnership and contemplates naming the book after himself, Charles Henry, while contemplating his wife’s preference.
In Charles Albert era a Piedmontese police unit surrounded a house to seize Mazzini. An old woman claimed he was in the study writing. The search found only papers and ink on a sheet, and no Mazzini. Three days later it emerged the housekeeper had opened the door for him.
The Buffalo Express cites Fisk Villa once New York City as a note. Homeopathy is described as the orthodox medical faith in Brazil. The snippet mentions water jelly priced at twenty five cents and a bucket associated with White Pine.
A contemporary asserts England conquers colonies by force and deceit, condemning Britain’s history of bullying and hypocrisy. The piece argues that opposition to American expansion reflects jealousy of the US rise, while urging England to withdraw from resisting annexation support with inhabitants’ consent.
The Irish Republican Association of Washington passes a resolution praising colored citizens as the main body of the Republican party in the city and urging the appointment of a competent colored man to the general ticket, citing their ability and integrity in offices of honor and trust.
A large soldiers meeting in Freeport Illinois in 1869 decides to decorate graves of Union soldiers with flowers and evergreens on May 30. A preliminary gathering is set for May 28 at Fry's Hall with music speeches and requests for floral contributions. Also a note calling late members of the 46th Illinois Infantry to a June 2 meeting to arrange a reunion.
Whiteside County delegates include Leander Smith Efner M Besse Mattson Wright Terrell Worthington Brookfield Woodruff Clendenin Logan Dingmoor and others. Ogle Carroll Jo Daviess Lee Counties list W Burns Webster Beebe Pryyn Otis Parker Rice Shottenkirk Lawson Mc Creary Odell Pittam Lewd Woodworth Jones Townsend Spare Miner Cary Brown Cheney Dement Utley Hawley Bryant Hilden Hanes Fitch Johnson.
Notice to Turnvereins and all magup heey about breaking ground on Gélens Street this Wednesday morning. Full attendance urged to show support for the project and its hoped for success.
Readable fragments indicate a short item in a historic page. The entry centers on a local event or notice with limited legible details. The text preserves names and places as much as possible within the fragment scope.
The ladies rely on Mrs A D Ferris whose well known taste and establishment offer a full stock of the latest fashions and the most tasteful styles.
Call on Mr B L Porter, the agent, at this point for full particulars.
A large buffalo robe marked Henry Wagner Leaf River Tl was lost on May fourth near Addams street or State road. A liberal reward is offered for delivery of the property to the owner or to J. B. Debater's grocery atbrd in the city.
A strawberry and ice cream festival will be held on June 24 at Hettinger Hall for the benefit of the Sabbath School. Strawberries ice cream and other refreshments will be served. Good music will be in attendance and every effort will be made to ensure a successful event.
W A Stevens 33d Deputy for the District of Lilinpia aided in establishing a Consistory and A A R of Masonry here. Brethren from De Kalb attended. Degrees were conferred on eight to ten candidates. The first meeting at Masonic Hall Wednesday evening will elect officers. full list to be provided next week.
We have added a lithographic press and will soon offer all kinds of lithographic work. Cards circulars letterheads price lists plans music and more will be produced in a superior manner at low figures. We will notify when the press runs and invite potential customers to bid on their orders, offering exact facsimiles of provided copy for circulars.
A notice describes a forty six page pamphlet printed by the WAL office under Rev I E Carey for the First Presbyterian Church of this city. It covers church history, officers, creed, constitution, baptism and communion rites, member lists, and statistics from 1842 to 1869. It details pastors, elders, members in communion, non residents, church buildings, and revival history with dates and costs.
The first fishing party of the season, an ailarko party, went out to Buena Vista yesterday and sought fisherman's luck. The report notes whether they were rewarded with a catch.
The building formerly used by Mr. Sheetz as a harness shop is being repaired and will soon be occupied by Mr. Prescott as a restaurant. This transition reflects ongoing commercial changes in the area.
Friends and customers are reminded that Mr Legi Martin has removed his boot and shoe shop to the rooms in the rear of Munns block on Van Buren Street.
A construction hauling crew from Plymouth Block fled down Stephenson Street last Monday evening colliding with a telegraph post and stopping abruptly near John Montelius warehouse, according to eyewitnesses.
Mr Robert Thompson a conductor on the Illinois Central Railroad died in this city yesterday of consumption. He was a resident of Galena and his remains were to be conveyed to Galena this morning for interment.
Thermometer readings reported for the Freeport Journal by Neff and Babcock druggists at 85 Stephenson Street Freeport Illinois.
Last week a brief notice announced Eva Averill's death. On Tuesday evening the story explains the attending circumstances. A needle pierced the child's knee when she bent to pick it up, the point entering just below the knee cap and breaking off. Despite efforts to remove it, the injury caused prolonged suffering and led to death.
The article notes an error in Chicago papers about commutation tickets on the Chicago and North Western Railroad. The corrected line states the new arrangement only extends west as far as Elgin, not further. The note expresses regret over the mistake and its impact on business men during hard times.
A 19th century reflection urges city officials to ban the dangerous sport of boys mounting moving train cars. The writer argues that any boy old enough to climb a car is old enough to face consequences, suggesting jail as a brief corrective measure. The piece voices civic concern over risky youth behavior and municipal action.
Hon. D. J. Pinckney of Ogle County visited last Monday and called at our Office. Charles and Plat Hodges, brothers of the late Circuit Clerk, and EH Hodges were in town during the past week. WM Shaffer returned Friday. W. L. Bigelow has left town for Chicago to start a business. F Bartlett and wife returned on Saturday. D. W. Jackson, District Attorney, was in town last Monday. Squire Prounty goes to Iowa to settle permanently this week.
Police report a robbery at Mu ite Rowell offices with about 160 dollars believed stolen and a safe tampered. Authorities are investigating the break in and reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.
A reader notes Mr. Jere Pattison of Whitt y has an established and partial reputation and warns readers that goods bought from him may not be as advertised. The column cautions vigilance in transactions with Pattison.
The meeting of the Horo Detective Society will be held on Saturday next at 7 p.m. in Freeport Illinois. Members are reminded to bring meeting materials and notes for the quarterly review.
Fragmentary lines urge smoking purchasers to buy quality tobacco from specific sellers. Mentions inferior products and scorches competitors while promising better goods for the same money. Text appears as a sales pitch with scattered vendor names and phrases.
A fragmentary OCR line references last week’s report and a rate, mentioning an evening and a sequence of events. Details are unclear, but the text implies a recap and ongoing discussion of rates from prior reporting. The piece lacks concrete names, dates, or places.
The Stephenson Soldiers' Monument Association invites committee members to a meeting on Wednesday June 9 at 1 o'clock at the Secretary's Gen. 8 D. Atki in Fry's Bisel. A full attendance is desirable as important business will be discussed.
Special notices promote Perry’s Freckle Lotion for facial patches and tan removal. Prepared and sold by all druggists.
Farmers urged to visit Messrs. W. G. Barnes & Co. on Galena street to inspect a fall stock of high quality farming implements and machinery at low prices, with a promise of immense assortment for Stephenson and surrounding counties.
The Lancaster coroner's jury examines a body recovered from a town slough. The deceased is identified as a German named Schmitz, once a city official, whose death prompts questions of drowning or foul play. A cabinet maker may also be involved in the inquiry as the scene and timing raise suspicions.
A fragment describes a curious book sold by Weivan & 8th St Philadelphia. The pamphlet promises full instructions and is marketed as an advertising scheme. It hints at experimental pile power but details are unclear in the readable text.
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