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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1873
Page
4
Election day warnings, winter prep and lectures. plans for a public library. advertisements for printing and bindery services. Notices on horse disease in Chicago, accidents at a Beloit milling firm, and a severe injury to a local boy, with other community announcements and promotions from the Freeport Journal.
Our paper invites readers in this and surrounding counties to send more frequent items. Many happenings in your locales interest our readers and we will gladly print them. Friends and new correspondents are urged to share their notices and items.
Our magnificent court house, the pride of every man, woman and child in the county, is now occupied, some offices moved last week, and the next term of the Circuit Court will be held in the new court house, much to the joy and comfort of all.
Mr John O Lee of Elizabeth had a coat stolen with a pocketbook and about money in it. The pocketbook, minus the money, was found in carpenter George Green's yard next morning. The theft appears the thief tried to blame Green, but Green is an honest man. Public regret expressed. author hopes the thief is caught.
Citizens of Freeport and Stephenson County express support for a public library or reading room to engage the minds of young men and steer them away from billiard halls. The note praises local business hours and urges community backing to establish a lasting educational institution.
Reports from major cities describe a severe equine distemper outbreak. Veterinary efforts continue as weather mildness appears to ease some cases, while many stables withdraw horses, and public transport and business rely on oxen and carts. Death tolls vary by city, with scattered fatalities and ongoing treatment.
Captain Hulburt, long a compositor in this office, has accepted the foremanship of the Beloit Free Press and now resides in Beloit. He is described as a first class workman, and will, it is believed, give full satisfaction. Many friends extend their best wishes.
The Sunday evening event fully sustained the school’s record with well rendered exercises. Miss Flansburg delivered a fine essay and Mr. Stevens gave an excellent address. Singing was among the best at such meetings. Collecting nearly $65.00. E E Bacon of Rochelle left a pumpkin at the Rochelle Register office that looked sound but sprouted seeds and vines inside.
A new 35 acre plat near the Fulton railroad depot has been laid out with unclear intended use. The Journal notes uncertainty whether homes, factories, or other purposes are planned. Meanwhile local hardware ads highlight builders materials at 16-16-11, and Culver of Rock Falls seeks five thousand pounds of husks for a venture. The Dizon Telegraph reports Horace Greeley's wife died on Wednesday from consumption.
Jase J. Diffenbaugh manufactures Counter Candies in flavors including chocolate lemon pineapple caramel butter scotch molasses and cream. The notes list freshness and dates 17 29 46.
The undersigned offers his 160 acre farm at public sale on Thursday November 14. Located 2 1/2 miles southeast of the city and 1 mile south of the Sugar Factory the farm is all under cultivation with good orchards fences buildings and water. Terms to suit purchaser. A rare chance to locate near the city. Hi Hexenway Freeport November 5.
Crowded streets and riverfronts show a city straining for labor and supplies as horse teams shrink. Ragged workers band together for half-day wages of 25, struggling to move merchandise from stores and piers. Ocean ships depart with lighter cargo than in years, underscoring widespread transportation bottlenecks and economic disruption.
The horse disease is rapidly decreasing yet the city shows ongoing strain as car companies add cars to shift stock. Ninety horses died in the last twenty four hours and doctors report pneumonia and typhoid signs in smaller intestines. A single fatal case prompts railway companies to withdraw cars to avoid transmission while many sick are recovering.
On and after November 4th the store will close at 8 o clock P.M. from that date onward. Details appear unclear but indicate a shutdown notice for 81 Stephenson street with subsequent timing adjustments.
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