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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1873
Page
4
A stream of short items from Freeport notes lively street life. Trade hints include Coral Matters and overcoat deals, hotel arrivals, and demand for whisky and lager. Local quirks feature the pig’s voice, a hand organist, Shakespearean society, and a forgery talk. Occasional weather and housing tips mix with school news, church events, and curious anecdotes about residents and visitors.
Rev Mr Lemon of the Northern Indiana Conference and father of L T Lemon preached a thoughtful, powerful sermon at First M E Church on Sabbath evening. The city election proceeds quietly with partial returns. the paper will publish on schedule with the result to follow in due course.
Fifteen men at a Sunday service produced hymn and tune books and joined a strong chorus. Wallace Lighthart has married and moved to his new home, with Mrs Wallace. The note closes with best wishes for Wallace and fellow “boys” Ditto and Sanderson.
A petition in bankruptcy has been filed against Jonathan Hay and a provisional warrant of seizure issued by the United States District Court against his estate. W. Scott Agney, Esq., represents the petitioning creditor.
A man who lost a set of false teeth in this city a week or two ago and offered five dollars reward announces the teeth are now in possession and ready for delivery to the owner upon payment. The finder states he must receive the reward.
Mr. H. Woodmanse came back from Cairo reporting no yellow fever there, only a few mild cases. He says his brother-in-law did not die of yellow fever. a friend died suddenly of heart disease.
Walton is bound to resume specie payment whether the government does or not he is currently paying out silver in change to customers. A grand rush to secure the bright new coin at his place of business is expected though it is unclear if other houses are doing the same.
The First M E Church sociable, announced for Wednesday, is moved to Friday due to Rev Hi D Jenkins installation at First Presbyterian Church. Some Methodist friends plan to attend. The city croquet ground tale is denied as a total winter occupation, with mud and John said he.
Emil Neese died Saturday night after a months long illness caused by consumption. His funeral Tuesday afternoon drew a large gathering of citizens. He left a wife and two children. The First Presbyterian Church will install Rev. H. D. Jenkins as pastor on Wednesday evening November 5 at 7 p.m. The service will include Rev. Win Curtiss and several visiting ministers. A social gathering with refreshments follows at 7:30 p.m.
We note with pride that W Scott Agney of this city was admitted Monday to practice as attorney and counsellor proctor and advocate in the United States Circuit and District Courts. He had already been admitted to the Supreme Court of this State at age twenty, and now enters federal work seeking a paying practice.
An old exchange recommends a home remedy for croup: sew a black silk strip two or three inches wide around the child’s neck and keep it on, changing when torn. The writer claims their child never suffered croup after using the silk, urging mothers to try it as harmless and potentially beneficial.
The Lyceum held a regular meeting in Dr Manning's office after the Board of Education refused a high school meeting space. A three person committee was appointed to secure a room for the public debate. Officers elected were President Dr Manning Vice President Cyrus F Kryder Secretary John R Hanley Treasurer C Sue Groff. The group adopted a debate topic blaming the Board for breaking its word and denying the high school venue. A motion to invite certain ladies to join the Lyceum was tabled for two weeks.
Prof Youmans led two Wednesday and Saturday evenings with 200 voices, delivering a heat of performance that surpassed prior local entertainments. The reviewer notes the shows exceeded expectations and praises his teaching, with plans to stay another term and promises of even greater appeal. See his circulars at the Post Office.
A large Salem church audience enjoyed a Sunday evening concert unlike prior programs. The standout feature was the reading of The Salem Star edited by Miss Kate Howard, whose brisk, pointed pieces and poised reading impressed the crowd. Miss Byers received the loudest applause for her clear strong voice and stage presence. The event was a complete success.
Ridott Public School reports for the month ending October 1873 show 20 school days, 61 pupils enrolled with 77 belonging, average belonging 76.9, average daily attendance 71.7, absences 207 half days, tardies 2, attendance 93.3 percent, punctuality 99.9 percent, and 44 neither absent nor tardy. Principal C. W. Moors signs the record.
Nov 1 1873 Brook notes brisk growth with new dwellings on Washington street by J A Kerr and I S Shirey near completion. J L Robingen takes over Beecher wagon shop, ships wagons locally. South side school runs two months. north side opened under Gabriel Moyer with 12 pupils. Fall term ends Nov 27. winter term starts Dec 1. Literary Society meets at Babcock's Hall. Ridott Educational Association gathers at Hunt's Hall next Friday.
A reader signed Justice critiques Prof Youmans concerts in Freeport, noting poor attendance despite three weeks of teaching in public schools and contrasting with a larger minstrel show crowd. The writer laments lack of public support, praises the professor’s classroom work, and calls for fairer appreciation of the performances.
On Stephenson street between Robey Thompson and Co and Sechrist Crain s on Monday Nov 3 a large sized sleeve button the mate of which is in our possession. The finder should leave it at this office.
From Dakota Epston a brief reply to Sage in last week journal. The writer defends minding one’s own business and shoveling snow before criticizing neighbors. Weather notes say daily snow except Sabbath, a wintry feel. Farmers discuss corn. most say it's out in the field. Harry Milliken and F. A. Sidles were seen in town. School progress noted.
A physician named Dr Foote publishes a new work praised for frank, original medical insight on life subjects. The volume builds on The Plain Home Talk and Medical Common Sense, highlighting broad appeal, extensive practice, and wide reception across the Union.
The present large octavo has a 2.5004 month but is translated into German and in high demand in Berlin. Its physiological teachings are valuable and it should be a standard in every family library. The doctor, Elis, is a noted writer whose practice includes patients given up by others. He has bought a residence on Lexington Avenue and Twenty-eighth Street surrounded by art and science.
A physician advertises a cancer cure without surgery promising to assess each case and only accept those he can cure while warning incurable cases will be told. He invites afflicted individuals to call and consult.
A Galena Gazette item from 1878 reports Dr. E L Rivenburgh's Cancer Plaster as removing cancers on noses lips and other sites within weeks. It cites testimonials from William Ennor Roger McMahon Mrs George Rouse and others in Galena and East Galena who say they were cured and urge inquiries to the listed doctors and residents.
The New York Times states that Iowa's Republican management is unimpeachable while Democrats are effectively dead. Iowa holds low state debt per capita and taxes relative to population, with strong achievements in education, charity, and reform, inviting broad public approval.
O G Clark calls at Chicago street residence or J Bentley at First National Bank for sin pay. Wood orders to be left with O G Clark or C F Bentley. Snippet from a 29 2W notice gives this contact info.
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