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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1873
Page
7
The Plymouth Church deliberations over Theodore Tilton charges proceed after Mr Beecher remarks. The Investigating Committee plans to hear Tilton's defense and later address broader disciplinary questions within the church.
An abstract from the Indiana Attorney General discusses that foreign insurers lacking state authorization cannot legally conduct insurance business and any policies issued without proper licensing are void. The ruling, supported by state and federal courts, holds insurers liable for losses only if authorized to operate in the state.
From Baileyville, Dans Jovman reports a visit to Chicago and the immense Exposition near the lake. He notes the Farmers' Convention with broad state representation and calls for united efforts for cheaper transportation to the seaboard. He mentions Baileyville's ongoing beer excitement and Mr Bodman stocking a large trade.
The 17 year old Reuben Breed is accused in a fatal clash with his employer’s son McSweeney. The boy, alleged to have killed the youth during a threshing dispute, was captured after a violent pursuit and is in custody with authorities recounting the events and injuries.
The Lincoln Avenue School led in attendance and punctuality with top marks in 2d Division under Miss A. Brigham and in 3d and 2d Divisions at Brigham and Moulton. The Union School, led by Mrs. Keever, and Lincoln Avenue under Miss Elliott reported strong results with high daily attendance figures and punctuality percentages across divisions.
The New York Herald estimates railroads’ aggregate money cost is at least twenty percent below nominal capital. Public pays higher freight and passage charges to fund inflated fictitious capital, boosting dividends. The piece predicts Congress will likely legislate soon to curb monopoly power.
Earl Neese died in the city on November 1 from consumption. He was 31 years old and 1 month and 22 days.
In this city at the bride’s parents residence with Rev. F. P. Cleveland officiating on Thursday evening October 30 1873 Mr J W Sanderson and Miss Lucinda Hartman both of this city exchange vows. The printers extend best wishes and thanks for cake. Eastman and Brown unite in Rockford ceremony October 28 with Rev. F A Read officiating Henry C Eastman of Greenport wed Ella H Brown of Rockford.
Inquiries must state advertised letter and date. office hours from November 1 to April 1 daily 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Sundays 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. holidays 8:00 to 9:00 AM, noon half hour, and 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Postmaster Smith D. Atkins.
An 18th or 19th century style price list shows items such as butter cheese lard figs potatoes turnips onions beans apples cabbages and dried fruits. Prices are given per pound or head with figures like 83.00 3.50 8.00 and 38.00 noting value for chickens and veal.
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