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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1881
Page
4
Our newspaper offers Kendall's Treatise on the Horse to every subscriber who pre pays for his paper. The book covers horse diseases, treatments, drug dosages, and includes a horse teeth engraving and recipes. Community notices report visits, illnesses, an upcoming Masonic meeting, travel, and railroad excursion plans, plus local births, deaths, and civic updates.
The upcoming city election centers on the cow issue as a defining matter. Editor J P Reed of Shell Rock News visited town, praising local progress and noting plans for improved telephone service, a night operator, and ongoing church and business expansions. Miss Jennie F Bowen tours Europe, while a pair of unusually large calves attract attention at Mine host Zartman’s farm. Groundwork begins for a church addition and improvements to the Second Presbyterian building. Judge J M Bailey plans to winter in Chicago, and Arthur Best marries Emma Loucks with well wishers.
In Chicago last week the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar elected L. L. Munn of this city as Grand Commander for the coming year. Munn served as Deputy Grand Commander, led services for the late President in Chicago, and recently became Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the State with a $2,500 yearly salary. Mr Devore will remain in the building.
A cordial note reports Mr F G Prescott treasurer of All the Rage Company visited last Friday, settling his troupe bills at day and leaving a favorable impression. The piece notes a school card collecting mania among children distracting from lessons and suggests banning cards on school grounds to improve monthly reports.
Citizens lament lax law enforcement, dirty streets, and broken sidewalks as cows roam freely through city thoroughfares and lawns, signaling a broader neglect and a missing oversight. A critic warns a screw seems to be loose in city governance.
Mr J K Perkins a longtime Freeport citizen and Lincoln Nebraska business operator since January returned home for a visit last Tuesday and will stay a few weeks. He intends to move his family to Nebraska next spring and says fine things about the state. Friends here regret their departure.
Mr. Wm. P. Emmert, a Freeport manufacturer, has leased the machine shop known as the Qld Presbyterian Church near the Pennsylvania House, formerly occupied by D. C. Stover and IL BM. Devore, and will move his machinery there from his recent building. He is described as active and capable, and the community welcomes a nearer, more convenient location.
Mr D C Stover plans to move his machine shop on Mechanic street to new buildings of the Malleable Iron Works site and greatly enlarge his operations. He is a leading practical machinist and inventor with abundant orders, while a visiting businessman noted city drawbacks like dirty streets and obstructed sidewalks. The Amity Society entertainment at the Opera House was a success raising over 200 dollars for the poor, with well executed acts and a lively fish-pond scene among the crowd.
J. W. Henney & Co grows from Cedarville beginnings to a three story Chicago street shop with 120 by 120 frontage and a planned December 1 finish doubling staff from 60 70 to 100 or more. The Eclipse Buggies sell well and a 40000 dollar order arrives. The firm now covers west of the Mississippi in addition to Indiana Illinois and Iowa. The piece also praises a touring production All the Rage with Miss Lizzette Ellani and Mr Hill from Willingby Hill Co noting strong performances despite poor turnout.
My Geraldine presented Thursday by Bartley Campbell’s company. It is a beautiful life like entertaining play with excellent acting. The verdict is universal that it is among the best companies this season. Cast and make ups praised though weather and other factors kept crowds small. If they return, a crowded house is predicted.
Sciota Mills resumed operations after months of closure and overhaul. They will be ready for business next Monday November 7 under proprietor Mr. Cockerell. The Opera House Block store room formerly held by Mrs. Stone is for rent with possession given.
Burrell Bros lists fresh broiled mackerel in tomato sauce canned brook trout canned shrimp fresh canned mackerel and California salmon along with a wide range of canned fish and meats available at the shop.
Anniversary sermon by Rev. 8 M Crissman highlights a year of revival and growth at the Second Presbyterian Church. Congregations have increased, finances improved, and the pastor’s salary was raised by 200 dollars amid strong unity and optimism for future prosperity. A Wells Street depot robbery involving Kister is noted, with arrest and ongoing search details.
Special Notice announces the fair opening on Wednesday at 10 o clock with the greatest bargains in Hamburg. Three price points appear in the lot 534 834 and 10 percent. The event also features New Goods for the holidays not replaceable at current prices.
Burrell Bros offers pure maple sugar and syrup with clear labeling and local sourcing. The shop highlights traditional processing methods, affordability, and availability for home cooks and maple enthusiasts.
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