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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1881
Page
2
Bill Jones, the man who made an attempt to kill Guiteau, was committed to jail on Monday in default of 5000 bail. The case is indefinitely postponed.
Edgar M. Marble, Commissioner of Patents, tendered his resignation on Monday to take effect December 19 and accept the position of Land Commissioner of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
President Arthur says no one can foretell his new cabinet. He asserts it will be good for the party and the country and the President, with no doubt expressed about its quality.
On Monday Mr. Robinson asked to retire from the case. After questioning Drs. Woodward and Lamb, the prosecution rested. Attorney Scoville began his opening speech but did not finish before adjournment.
During transport to the prison a stranger fired at Guiteau from a cage on wheels. The ball bruised his arm slightly. The horseman escaped. Farmer Bill Jones was arrested on suspicion but not yet identified as the assailant.
The text portrays Guiteau clashing with his counsel and addressing the court with impudence. It argues his madness contains method, as he plays a premeditated role to appear sane enough for responsibility. It notes his self-harm attempts as evidence against a verdict of insanity or hung jury.
The JouRNAL increases column length by an inch across six columns per page eight pages total forty eight columns expanding reading matter by about four feet. The paper incurs extra expense but claims to be the oldest largest best in the county and asks friends to stand by it as in the past, pledging continued effort to maintain its standard.
Edward Maxwell alias Williams, sought Wisconsin desperado, captured at Grand Island Nebraska, brought to Menominee for exam. He confessed to killing Culoman brothers in self defense but was seized by a mob during his court recital and hanged from a tree limb in the courthouse yard. about 500 people witnessed the execution, including relatives of the victims.
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated nationwide by presidential and gubernatorial proclamations. The nation enjoys prosperity, good crops, and ample currency. people express gratitude for health, wealth, and peace.
The Journal of Commerce directs sharp scrutiny at the Mint Bureau and Director H. C. Burchard over alleged mismanagement of silver coin profits. It cites the Glover report, questions accounting for six years, and claims of unreturned funds and unresolved discrepancies between Mint and official statements.
The Governor of Illinois, Shelby M. Cullom, proclaims Thursday, November 24 as a day of Thanksgiving. He urges the state’s people to observe a holiday for family reunions and public thanks to Almighty God, with the proclamation signed in Springfield and sealed by the state.
The Government may follow France with a decree that orders cans for meats fruits and other foods to be soldered shut and made of pure tin instead of alloys. The piece notes widespread daily use of canned goods from miners soldiers and families and warns of lead and acids in cans beyond water concerns.
The Guiteau trial for the Garfield assassination began in Washington with a long jury selection. Col. Corkhill delivered opening remarks stressing the case's gravity and the nation’s wartime context, followed by Secretary Blaine’s testimony detailing the morning of July 2 and the shooting at the Baltimore and Potomac depot.
Boston August 4 1880 musical director E Tourjee commends Mrs M B Fry and her three daughters as pupils of the New England Conservatory of Music. He notes their unusual talent and fidelity in study and recommends them to the public with encouragement and confidence.
The Pepperman family from Cedarville with roots in Lycoming County arrived in 1851 and became active M E Church members. They faced repeated losses: Maggie 19 in 1878, Arvilla 34 in 1879, John 30 in 1881, father Jesse 65 in 1881, and Alice suffering from consumption while the mother struggles with lung bleeding. The community mourns these Christians and holds to their faith in a bright immortality.
Rev T C Clendening praises the Mme Fry Company concert at Turner Hall Galena as superb in taste and execution. He notes mother and daughters perform with equal poise in solo and ensemble numbers and all display mastery of piano plus flute cornet or violin. The critic lauds the group as a marvelous refined combination of musical talent.
Two notable deaths are reported near Lena with apoplexy claims, including Enoch Babcock and Jarvey Loomis. Typhoid cases rise as Mrs Kern and others fall ill. Stock shipments and lectures planned for the season. Local business shifts include Shannon & Co. debt assignment and A Weaver selling a brick block. Farmers endure cold, some drawing corn from snow to stay warm. Local.
In Eleroy a subdued Thanksgiving is noted with few preparations. Church activity is sparse with talk of Rev Gheen visiting from Babb's Grove. Rev Falr holds biweekly services. A marriage unites Miss Eminta Bennett and Henry Kostenbader. A sewing society forms to boost Sunday School funds. Talks of a new Central depot in Freeport amuse locals as train times shift. Local notices praise E. R. Prindle as Springfield representative for I O O F. Jennie Scott to teach at No 10. W. Stocks school starts in Wagner district. Cora and Marion Gilman return from Aurora.
Poetic prose recalls a winter scene with snow and cold winds. The piece notes rising diphtheria cases, growing school enrollment, visits by Noah Musser and Schmeltzer, and a Saturday surprise party at Younts and Schmeltzer. It ends with a dreamy prairie night image and rising stars.
Rock City and surrounding areas report multiple community updates. Mrs John Hayes, formerly of Rock City now in Loran township, visited last week while J W Graham recovers from illness and David Graham, deputy county treasurer, cared for his ailing father. Miss Flora LaShell leaves for Pennsylvania and the East for an extended visit. A proscribed meeting started at the fran retical church and boys formed a brass band, with Lyon and Healy to supply instruments. An oyster supper and entertainment at the Rock City schoolhouse on Thanksgiving promises a grand program with Nellie Fitch, Chas E Blake, and Dr George W Snyder. A shocking Galician town fire during Jewish New Year celebrations killed four women and injured sixteen.
D. POST Ty and Co advertise bargains on plug and fine cut tobacco. Distinct products offered include various grades and sizes, with prices highlighted for quick shopper comparison. Local customers are urged to visit the shop to take advantage of the limited time deals.
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