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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1873
Page
4
Local notices recount Beloit College students and faculty gathering for a mass event, praise for the Clifton troupe, and a concert at the Opera House featuring John Dillon. Elections show Grant leading in Beloit and Whiteside counties, with tally figures and proclamations for Thanksgiving Day.
The Clifford drama company opened at Wilcoxon Opera House in Freeport with Our Irish Cousin and The Total Wrecks. John Dillon’s Irish impersonations, aided by Edwin Clifford and a strong supporting cast, drew praise for natural acting, expressive faces, and stage authority. Tonight features His Last Legs and Sweethearts and Wives with a full house hoped for.
The horse distemper spread through the city on Saturday and Sunday with most horses in town affected. Reports also indicate numerous cases in the surrounding countryside. Officials urge rest and proper care to hasten recoveries.
A Teachers' Institute will be held at Cedarville on Saturday November 30 starting promptly at 9 o'clock. Let us have a full attendance, I F Kuecxler Superintendent of Schools.
A Clyde merchant advertising stove installation boasts a notable credential by claiming fluency in five languages used to swear. The quirky skill is highlighted among his qualifications as part of his sales pitch in the local shopfront notice.
The new Simpson House in Rochelle was opened last Wednesday with a grand ball and supper. Gardner of the Ogle Co Reporter sold his interest in the paper to partner T. O. Johnson. Bring printing and bindery work to this office. Horse disease has largely disappeared nationwide. The Hon. A. M. Jones is recovering in Nebraska. The DeKalb News plans windmill powered presses. Holiday preparations are underway.
The Freeport Amateur Minstrels' two Opera House shows last week drew large crowds despite bad weather. Warren Wynkoop and Jake Stein impressed as end men, Stein earned applause for a Dutch song, Geo M Sheetz as Drum Major impressed with ease and grace. Ed and Charley Becker plus the whole company earned warm praise for their first appearance.
R M Wilson and Henry Leech of Nora agreed that if Grant won Leech would wheel one bushel of potatoes to Galena and Wilson would wheel if Greene won. After the election Leech left Nora with Wilson at 9 o clock. They covered 80 miles in 18 hours reaching Galena. Leech sold the potatoes in Galena for ten cents each.
Winter arrives with snow and brisk winds as Lena residents recover from a hard-fought election. Principal change at the high school brings Prof Thomas A. Smith, a Civil War veteran and Soldiers' College graduate, replacing Prof Frazier. Two powder accidents involving 10 to 13 year old boys cause facial burns. Churches in town upgrade interiors with chandeliers and re carpeting, while the Chicago News, the Stephenson County Democracy organ, is declared dead.
Hon Henry Green state senator elect for the district had a narrow escape near Ryan's slaughter house on the Galena road. Frightened horses broke the wagon tongue and threw him, barely missing a collision with nearby logs. The frightened team then ran to the Davis and Trewartha stable where he pursued on foot.
The Executive Board of the Stephenson County Agricultural Society calls a meeting of members and stockholders in the Board of Supervisors room at the new court house next Monday the 25th. A large debt threatens the society and a plan to liquidate it and preserve the grounds is urged to ensure a healthy, prosperous future for agriculture in the county.
The Young American Brass Band, in its first public performance during the Amateur entertainment week, impressed locals with rapid progress after only three weeks of instruction under Mr. Montgomery. The article lists band members and their instruments, from cornet to drums, noting the promising debut.
The Silver Creek Sunday school convention met November 10 1872 at the Silver Creek house. Morning sessions focused on early religious education and shunning sin leading to pardoning grace, with speakers Mr Scott and Mr Lemon. Afternoon discussed Sabbath school sustenance through regular attendance and good example. Evening programs included addresses to children by Mr Lemon J Swanzey and Van Eman. Choir singing, organist Miss Scott, with W P Van Exas as chairman and P W Rockey as secretary.
A Sabbath-School Institute under Stephenson County S. B. Association will meet at Embury M E Church in Freeport on December 2 and 3, 1872. K A Burnell ExsCom and Northern District Illinois S. Association with E Payson Porter State Statistical Secretary will attend and participate in the exercises.
Stephenson County Sabbath School Association outlines a two day program with prayers, Bible readings, and talks led by K A Burnell, W W Hall, S B Stevens, and Rev H Crews D D. Sessions cover prayer, devotion, district reports, future lesson planning, and personal consecration. W J Van Euan Secretary urges peopled participation and spiritual renewal.
Florence Township held its Sunday School Convention on November 8 at 10 am in the M E church near C Van Brocklin's. Mayor Eli Ellis presided, with J M Bechtel as secretary and Rev. Newell, Rev. Buck, Rev. Peck, W J Van Eman among speakers. The event featured prayers, singing led by M W Goodsell, and discussions on the Sabbath school’s purpose, how it fulfills divine commandments, family and social roles, and its relation to society, concluding with an afternoon session and further questions.
The Florence Sabbath school convention of November 1878 addressed questions on instruction, interest, and prayer. Peck, Rev Bucks and others discussed durable methods, with Peck elected Prosig of Florence, as instrumental music enlivened the exercises and attendees returned home inspired.
A November snow belt brings heavy falls and transport disruption from Angola Iowa to Sioux City. Reports describe up to twenty inches in Angola with trains delayed or blocked on the Lak Railroad and Lake Shore lines. Winter weather blanket causes ice and road closures as storms move through Crown Point Indiana and Fort Randall Dakota.
Reports from Jollier Illinois La Salle Warsaw and Milwaukee describe epizootic among horses and a rising panic. Oxen repurposed for work as lines halt and precautionary measures are taken. A persuasive Providence style column promotes facial care product with social gossip tone.
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