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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1876
Page
4
Local notice stresses immediate payment of outstanding subscriptions. The appeal notes harvest and market timing, claiming even small arrears add up to a comfortable sum for the paper. Patrons are urged to visit the Post Office and send the amount due, using the margin date as proof of paid status.
The Payson English Opera Company performed in Galena on Friday evening, delivering a program likely featuring operatic works and vocal numbers for local audiences.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Zion Church will meet at the residence of Mrs. IL. C. Hyde on Thursday afternoon of this week.
It is stated that 60,000 Philadelphia families will break up house keeping on the first of January and start around the country making Centennial calls.
A light snowfall whitened the ground Saturday marking the season's first, but by Sunday morning the sun appeared bright and warm, melting traces of snow as the day progressed.
A terrible diphtheria outbreak ravages the city with numerous cases reported daily. Many children perish, torn from loving homes, as the disease's grip grows stronger and more deadly.
A Temper Cratic editor proclaimed he would have Tilden for President or fight. A gentleman warned he would be defeated if he fought, and a brave barber added that next time they would be licked to avoid victory. Korrect, Jake, shake.
The article promotes John B Gough's winter entertainment at the Opera House on December 12 featuring his new lecture Blunders. It notes his six year absence and predicts a hearty welcome from past listeners and many others in the city.
The piece mourns Johnie Bailey who died Friday night from diphtheria after efforts to revive him. Funeral held Sunday at 2 PM. Also notes R W Grand Encampment journal from Jacksonville 1876 and a 840 net gain in membership. Ends with a social anecdote about vigilance against handling foreign goods and examples from several nations.
Bring in Harpers Scribners Petersons and similar magazines for binding in durable styles. Prices range from 1.00 to 1.50 with liberal discounts for large lots or valuable libraries. Act now to have your magazines bound cheaply and promptly.
A local personals column notes Miss Kittie A Rowell has returned home after time in the East. The piece also mentions updates to the Carroll County Gazette, visits from Dr and Mrs W P Sawyer and Mrs Geo C Fry, and other city notes including views of a bird s eye engraving being prepared for Christmas and Holland s Directory work in Freeport.
Rev F C Clapp preaches nightly this week except Saturday at 746 PM to 814 PM with longer services at 7 PM Prayer meetings held daily at 7 30 AM in Temperance Hall Committees from eight churches conduct sessions including Naaman the leper I pray thee have me excused and Confessing Christ programs.
An obituary notices the sudden typhoid death of Rev Christopher Bushby, recently transferred from Wisconsin to the Rock River Conference. He leaves a wife and four children, and his remains were moved from Scales Mound to Shullsburg, with heartfelt sympathy voiced for the bereaved family. The piece also mourns another recent death in Mr C G Sanborn’s family, reflecting on the hardships of loss and faith.
Holland's Directory of Freeport will be published by the Holland Publishing Company of Chicago. The firm, renowned in the West for reliable directories, will provide a full list of Freeport residents an historical sketch a correct census a comprehensive business directory and notices on local organizations merchants and manufacturers.
Francis Gee aged 65, living in the Bues block above Tandy's shoe store, was struck and killed by cars on the Western Union Railroad near the North Western crossing last Friday. His sons Joseph and Frederick searched for him. the tragedy was learned from baker Mr Long. Gee was a First Presbyterian Church member. funeral conducted by Mr Jenkins.
The annual meeting of the Stephen son County Grange will be held in our new hall in Freeport on Tuesday December 4 1876 at 10 oclock a m for electing officers for the next year and a delegate to the State Grange and for other business of importance. A full attendance is requested. By order of the W M.
The November term of the de Davies County Circuit Court began on Monday with Judge Brown presiding.
In Spr ingfield Illinois on November 1 at nine o clock a bold plot to steal President Lincoln’s body from the Lincoln monument was thwarted. Elmer Washburne Detective Tyrrell and aides hid in the reception room as four or five men forced doors and opened the sarcophagus. An accidental pistol discharge alarmed the robbers who fled into the woods, leaving tools behind. Suspects from a distance are believed likely to be found.
An overview of how electoral votes have shifted over U S history, noting pivotal moments from Washington’s unanimous 69 votes to contested ballots in 1800, and detailing how state allocations and party dynamics shaped presidential outcomes across eras including 1824, 1840, 1860, and beyond, with population context from 1870.
The Inter Ocean notes that twenty two states cast electoral votes in 1864 and eighteen in 1860. It cites Grant’s 1872 victory as the largest electoral vote ever given to a single man.
The Republicans reply from New Orleans on November 16, 1876, state they arrived only the prior evening and cannot meet on the basis proposed. They emphasize they are private citizens with no official power and cannot override state law or influence canvassing. They cite Louisiana law on canvassing and permit further investigation of riots or corruption if necessary.
A congressional debate analyzes the impact of fraud on election results, defending strict adherence to legal processes and condemning extra legal redress. The discussion cites Louisiana and New York scenarios, stressing that only clerical officials should certify votes and that fundamental liberties hinge on obedience to law. Named lawmakers from multiple states are noted as participants.
Han ris Morris former Indiana auditor notes long debility, tried Danish Blood Purifier and Blood Purifier, claims improvement over twelve months, praises medicine, urges others to use it, mentions Swartz & Stocking as sellers.
A fragment advertises Dr Bull’s Coughs as a remedy for colds with warnings about consequences. It claims thousands use it and lists a 26 cent price. The copy targets parents with a brief, period voice typical of a historical ad.
Wayne's Div Ret Tical and Aut v1ve Elixir of Buen for sale by Swarts Stockins. An old remedy promising cures for gravel irritation of the urethra dropsical and gouty affections, back and loins.
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