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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1874
Page
4
Jottings cover pleasant weather, daily life items, concerts, and local notices. Mentions butter prices, a concert at Hettinger's Hall, the Freeport Saeng erbund, the Royal Yeddo Japanese, and upcoming church rededication. Notes on local commerce, theatre figures, a railway travel suggestion, a mis-timed payment, a death in Hoboken, and a county procurement rule.
Rev. Robert Collyer will lecture in this city on Monday November 23 on the topic Clear Grit. All proceeds go to the Young Men's Library Association. An exchange advises readers to buy at home and spend money locally to boost town prosperity and mutual debts.
Japanese style report says Boyd Hill eldest son of Charles Hill of this city was kicked by a horse last Thursday. One hoof struck his face flattening his nose, Dr. Lance attended and Boyd recovered well with the nose restored to its former shape and only a slight scar remaining.
The issue highlights Mrs. Eliza Hemenway from Freeport as delegate to the Woman's State Temperance Convention at Bloomington Illinois October 27. The report chronicles proceedings, the formation of a state society for permanent action, and lists elected officers. It aims to stir reader interest.
Farmers flocked to the city on Friday and Saturday evenings as merchants reported bustling sales. Advertised bargains drew wide purchases across all goods classes, and the column urged every dealer to use advertising to boost business, predicting the eventual success of all merchants.
Messrs. Tazen and Morgan Bros report completion of their new building housing iron and wood departments on the first floor and a painting room on the second. A 50 horsepower engine powers the machinery, with sturdy construction and ample space, though a sidewalk poses a minor hazard at both ends for pedestrians on dark nights.
Miss Lillycia Scott daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Scott died after a long illness of consumption at age 23. She faced death with religious faith and requested her Sabbath School to tell the children to trust in Jesus. Funeral held at her father's residence and burial on the Scott farm six miles south of Freeport with Rev Harding and Rev Byers officiating. The community extends its sympathy.
The notice advertises admission with reserved seats priced at 50 ets and half price for children.
Miss Baysinger, daughter of Ragin Bay singer, living about four miles northwest of Lena, was severely burned Friday while stirring apple butter. Her clothing ignited and was consumed except for a small hand-sized fragment. She remains alive but with little hope of recovery. she is about 20 years old.
The obituary notes John Kenney Malburn died in this city on November 6 1874 at age 34 years 6 months after a long illness. Described as honest generous and kind he was a devoted husband father son and brother whose quiet steadfast faith and gentle conduct earned deep respect. The bereaved family and community offer sincere sympathy.
London reports the Carlista shelling of Iranian towns with nine houses burned and widespread damage. A dispatch notes Spain impressed Santander steamers to transport troops to Iran. Also: unrest in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire with farm wage cuts, emigration talks, and political candidate planning. A powder explosion at Hounslow killed four.
London officials report a planned International Catholic Congress in London to defend Papal infallibility and the Pope’s temporal and spiritual powers. Vatican directives guide the event with attendance expected from top church dignitaries including Archbishop Manning who asserts the Pope’s growing influence since temporal losses. He warns of a coming global doctrinal clash and urges press to defend Papal rights and Rome’s universal allegiance.
Trains to and from Freeport Illinois Central timetable lists northbound and southbound departures with varying Sunday and Monday schedules. Notable times include midday and late night departures to Chicago and other destinations. Signal notes and agent names appear as official contact points.
A fragment notes connections at Rock Island with Western Union trains to or from Freeport and at St Louis for all points southwest and south. It references Penfield as a general wheoneniads and ticket agent, and mentions Broce Island and T. Louie R in a close connection context.
Rail notice lists a direct route connecting Lea Dubuque to Chicago with times 4.20a and 3.08pm and 1000 pm, extending to Galesburg Burlington Quincy and all points in Southern Iowa Northern Missouri and Nebraska, led by W H Hitchcock General Passenger Agent.
Business leaders in Rockford endorse Miss C A Allis Mercantile Institute and announce plans to open a Freeport branch in Tarbox Block. Letter from Rockford merchants dated Sept 28 1874 praises the institute and asks Freeport citizens for patronage and confidence. Signed by numerous local businessmen and church officials. Rockford pastor Wa Ave Suita testifies to the educator’s esteem. Freeport branch manager G H York notes progress and invites applications at College Hall.
Apples Apples Diffenbaugh across the way has the finest lot of packed apples in the city at the lowest market price Self feeder base heater no soot no gas does not puff out keeps fire all night as well as any of your hard coal stoves fuel 5 90 per ton less than half the expense of hard coal stoves For gala at 54 Stephenson st by J BR Peres
H. P. Clark of Broadhead Wisconsin reports in his drugstore catalog that Hale's Cough Coerdizl gives universal satisfaction, surpassing every other cough medicine he has sold. The testimonial highlights strong local endorsement for the product's effectiveness.
The Gift Concerts in aid of the Kentucky Library are reliable and endorsed by Louisville banks. The library is chartered by Kentucky, and the next drawing on November 20 offers a 250000 prize. Governor Thomas B Bravalette of Louisville is the general manager, lending further credibility to the fund.
A letter from Limestone Spaines praises Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Purga tive Pellets and Sage’s Catarrh Remedy curing nine year Catarrh and Asthma, with weight gain and improved health. The note cites Dr Pierce’s popularity among druggists in Live Oak Florida and extols women’s relief from various derangements.
An old time ad extolls Robey and Hutching at Munn's marble front in Freeport offering Crackmels Boston Butter and Mr Oyster Crackers with a full grocery and fruit line. It promises lowest prices, delivery to your door, and urges readers to test the claim with experienced trust in the store.
J D Diffenbaugh in Tarbox cellar offers about one thousand bushels of bulk winter apples and one thousand barrels of hand-picked fruit. Best assortment in town to select from. Call and see.
Notice from Tros E RawLetts agent in Louisville Kentucky dated October 22 1874 announcing the fifth and final Gift Concert to aid the Public Library of Kentucky with a drawing set for November 30. It calls a meeting of ticket holders at Public Library Hall on November 20 to arrange counting of tickets sold and stresses fairness and prompt action as the sale nears completion.
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