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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1881
Page
7
A fragment urges a harsh test of a man to confess petty wrongs and prove loyalty. It cheekily prescribes backward recitation and catechism about a dress, a ponnet, and weekly finery. It ends with a call to perform chores and feel liberated.
A mixed jumble of brief items covers deaths, trials, and civic notices. Jacob Kitt dies at Wabash Indiana. Esposito identified in New Orleans case. Mrs Alice Schoemaker of Pittsburgh wills 50000 for a hospital. R K Scott on trial in Napoleon for Drury murder. Garfield era polygamy stance in Utah. Des Moines partners form 150000 Leader company. A fire at Olean destroys several factories with losses near 255000. John VanLorn arrested in Harrisburg for mail robberies. Montgomery men fatally wound each other in Alabama. Connecticut Governor Bigelow in Augusta hidden in transit. Oysters may exhaust Baltimore beds. Shelf Hutchinson disappears near Dallas Arkansas. Catholic Bishop W Fitzgerald condemns no rent manifesto. Grandma Garfield widowed life in Solon Ohio. Sunday school program notes and songs by Van Brocklin and Florence schools. Convention expenses 347. Committee elected: Adams, Bechtel, Crippen, Aspinwall, Schradermier. Resolutions praise, adjournment, benediction by Rev Miller.
The Florence Township Sunday School Convention opened with singing and prayer led by Homer Aspinwall. Leaders included President Henry Aspinwall and Secretary A Diehl, with welcome by Henry Schradermeier and a response by Ira Crippen. Sessions discussed parental help, infant class instruction, and object lessons, ending with a children’s meeting and remarks by Mrs C B Wright and Mrs Ellis.
A stormy week in Lena sees busy streets and a sudden death. Mrs. Nancy Latham dies of apoplexy of the lungs after a final evening of cheer. Funeral services draw large crowds. Rev. Humphrey departs for Am boy. Local business shifts as D W Frisby sells to A P Reber. A large sale by John Kruitzer is announced and Lena plans welcome more rural neighbors. Miss Hudson passes away two miles north. An accident injures Whitman when a colt balks at a bridge crossing. Local news covers church, commerce, and community reshaping.
Farmers endure wet weather while village life buzzes with marriages plans, new patents, business ventures, and residents moving or returning. Henry predicts a soon wedding knot as Wim Gerke touts a new gate patent and John Krise plans a grocery. Regulars like Shatter relocate to Freeport, Doe remains alive, and Lincoln Mowry aims for Mt Morris College with Aurand teaching.
Mrs Forrest Miles and son Stanley of Miles Iowa visited Rock City relatives. Crummer, ex Dakota pastor, preached at Rock City last Sunday. J Hi Graham suffers a setback of illness. The reading circle grows with new members joining the constitution. Next meeting at Mrs James Gorton then Mrs Hutchison. Rock City youths pursue literature with an evening French class led by a competent instructor.
Last Wednesday morning the community learned that Christian Schlueter Sr. near three miles northeast of the village hanged himself. The coroner’s verdict found death by suicide for the elderly man, who had been well off and was near his natural end. Daniel Daniel, son of Rev Krohnke and wife, died from typhoid fever after two months at Elmhurst. His funeral was held Monday. Mrs Wingert of Dakota, ill with consumption, was brought to her father’s home and is gravely ill. recovery is doubtful.
Baileyville and Freeport residents recall fifty years of marriage for W. T. L. Hollenbeck and Harriet Stevens. Oct. 26 1831 wedding at Decatur Ill. the couple and many descendants and friends gathered in Stephenson county for the 50th anniversary with dinner and gifts noted by family.
Literary notice previews Harper's Young People entering its third volume. The growth from infancy to youth is noted as the weekly seeks high quality writing and art. The Chautauqua Young People's Union endorses it as suitable reading. The author of Toby Tyler will contribute Mr Stubb's Brother, a story anticipated by readers.
A Philadelphia widow who runs a shoe store faces a nuisance case after her parrot onlookers say cries Say, come over here and buy some shoes. Rival dealers claim the bird lures customers, leading to bond of $500, while the bird continues the entreaty.
Historical data shows 1710 London fat cattle averaged 870 pounds at age five. By 1795 average weight rose to 482 pounds, nearly double the 1710 figure. Projecting to four years old today suggests weights are about three times 1710, with beef also more nourishing and economical due to better cattle quality and feeding methods.
Massachusetts pays male teachers over 67 dollars monthly while women receive 33.50. Across states women average 22.83 in New Hampshire and 83 in Nevada. Males range from 25.54 in South Carolina to 84.46 in Nevada and 89.47 in the District of Columbia, with Maryland showing identical 43.49 for both sexes.
The total cabin passengers to Europe in the season from Eastern ports reached 28,245, up from 19,496 in 1880, with none lost at sea. The record reflects credit on the steamship lines and their safety standards during the transatlantic voyage.
A New York letter writer notes readers now prefer newspapers to books. Editors scramble to boost appeal with standout features as top writers shift from books to periodical work.
A letter from A. K. Campbell announces his upcoming calls to customers who notify him by postal card or at Central House Freeport. The page promotes Burrell Bros. with Japan Tea for 68 cents a pound, dry goods and carpets, Walton roller flour, and New California dried peaches, plums, and pure sugar syrup. The ad cites language history context and emphasizes low prices and large stock.
In Baileyville on October 26 1881 Rev W H Strout joined Mr Bay ard Thompson and Miss Alice youngest daughter of W H and H Hollenbeck in matrimony. After the ceremony guests enjoyed a bountiful meal and freely exchanged useful and ornamental presents while wishing blessings on the couple's future voyage.
Grain avers Freeport dealer in choice cigars tobacco and pipes of all kinds at the cheapest place in the city. Located on Van Buren street two doors south of post office. Reported by Smith and Porter. October 25 1881.
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