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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1872
Page
4
A bustling paper notes Thanksgiving near, Beloit College students fill town life with events. Advertisements span monograms, fashions, and local goods. Gossip includes public notices on law and elections, with Beloit vote tallies, Milwaukee revenue stamps, and fires in Boston.
The Clifford dramatic company opened at Wilcoxon Opera House with Our Irish Cousin and The Total Wrecks. John Dillon’s Irish character work drew praise for natural acting and expressive features, supported by Edwin Clifford and Marie Louise. Tonight's bill includes His Last Legs and Sweethearts and Wives as the troupe seeks a full house.
The horse distemper broke out in the city on Saturday and Sunday with about half the town's horses affected. Reports indicate numerous cases in the countryside. Authorities or owners hope rest and proper care will hasten recovery.
A Teachers' Institute will be held at Cedarville on Saturday November 80 beginning promptly at 9 o'clock. I F Kueckman County Superintendent urges full attendance and notes.
The Freeport Amateur Minstrels gave two entertainments last week despite severe weather. Large, appreciative crowds praised Warren Wynkoop and Duke Stein as end men, Stein’s Dutch song drew warm applause, and Geo. M. Sheetz excelled as Drum Major. Ed and Charley Becker performed well. the ensemble was highly praised.
R M Wilson and Henry Leech of Nora agreed that if Grant won, Leech would wheel one bushel of potatoes to Galena. if Cleveland/Greeley, Wilson would wheel. After the election Leech left Nora at 9 p.m. with Wilson. They covered 80 miles in 18 1/2 hours, Leech fulfilled the contract and sold the potatoes in Galena for ten cents each.
Winter and political calm settle over Lena as a new high school principal, Thomas A. Smith, replaces Frazier. Two accidents from reckless gunpowder play alarm parents. Church interiors improve with chandeliers and re carpets. The Chicago News notes Stephenson County Democracy’s demise.
Hon Henry Green state senator elect from the district escaped serious injury after a wagon broke its tongue when frightened by squealing hogs near Ryan's slaughter house. He was thrown to the ground but not seriously hurt as horses fled to the Davis and Trewartha stable and he pursued on foot.
The Executive Board calls a meeting of society members and stockholders at the Supervisors 160m in the new courthouse next Monday the 26th inst. A heavy debt threatens the society. a plan to liquidate it and preserve the grounds for future use is sought to rally county friends of agriculture to restore finances.
The Young American Brass Band, in its first public serenade during Amateur Entertainment week, impressed locals with rapid progress after only three weeks of instruction under Mr. Montgomery. Members include Ad Bidwell B Flat Cornet and other brass sections, plus drums.
The Silver Creek Sunday school convention met at the Silver Creek house on November 10 1872 starting at 10 am. Attendance grew so that the venue could not hold all attendees. discussions covered early religious education the value of Sabbath school attendance and good example for children and others. evening sessions featured addresses to children and song led by the Silver Creek choir with Miss Scott at the organ. W P Van Evan chaired the meeting with PP W Rocney as secretary.
Sabbath School Institute under Stephenson County S. S. Association to be held at Embury M E Church Freeport on Monday and Wednesday December 2 and 8 1872 R A Burnell Ex Commiss Northern District Illinois S S Association and B Payson Porter State Statistical Secretary will attend and take part in exercises
A Stephenson County Sabbath School Institute agenda lists afternoon and evening sessions with Bible readings, personal reconsecration, and county reports. Led by K A Burnell and W W Hall, the program emphasizes spiritual exhortations, prayers, and plans for workers in the Stephenson County S S Association.
The Florence Township Sunday School Convention convened November 3 at 10 a.m. in the M E church near Van Brocklin's with Eli Ellis presiding and J M Bechtel as secretary. Rev. Newell Buck L Peck W Van Eman and others led discussions on the Sabbath school’s use and its role in fulfilling divine commandments. The afternoon session resumed with prayer by Rev. M Newell and continued with a lively question drawer and further talks by Sunday school workers from abroad.
November 15 reports indicate heavy snow across multiple states. Angola Iowa sees twenty inches with ongoing snowfall and delayed Lake Shore and Michigan Southern trains. Irvin station, St Paul lines hindered. Fort Randall Dakota reports two feet of snow with ice in Sioux City and the Silver Lake steamer trapped in a four mile ice gorge.
The Florence Sabbath school convention concluded with discussions on attention methods, faithful teachers, substitutes, and child Bible understanding. D. Peck elected President for the year as audiences enjoyed music by J. Pe and Miss Goodrich and departed with resolve to advance the work.
Reports from Jollier Illinois La Salle and Fort Wayne detail epizootic affecting horses with many sick animals and precautionary measures. Milwaukee and Wheeling note rising cases and service suspensions while a New York society column touts Hagen’s Mack Barn as a beauty aid.
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