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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1877
Page
4
The issue notes overdue subscriptions and offers a $4.75 round trip to Chicago with Exposition admission. Reports burglaries, deaths, a river steamboat planned for pleasure trips, and upcoming Father Mathew temperance events with parades and speeches. Also covers railroad stockholder changes, a city orchestra serenade, and local social happenings.
Michael Kloskopf returned from Mast Jaat Week. The latest arrival to our city is a girl, who will be entertained by Mrs and Mrs C D Knowlton. L I Minn went to Chicago for Grand Lodge meeting. John Black of Salt Lake City visited, then left for adopted home. Albert Jordan of the Dubuque Times visited Thoms French. F W Gerould of Rockford has been elected Second Lieutenant of the Rifles. George W Hartman heads to Chicago for winter pharmacy study. George A Maxwell leaves for Fort Wayne to make his home as a top compositor. The organ accuses the Democratic convention crowd of bulldozing and damaging McCool's announcement to aid Hutchinson for County Treasurer. Mrs Fred Burkhart of Waddams had a severe accident but is improving. Board of Supervisors awarded printing of proceedings to Budget as the lowest bid. Other papers could have done it cheaper.
The Freeport Sporting Club, a city sportsmen group, forms to hunt in Dakota Territory along the Vermilion River. An advance party departs today by IGRR to Sioux City and then Dakota Southern toward the hunting grounds, with a list of likely members including Mesars and J. Durchard. Also advertised is A J Wise’s stock sale at Cedar Springs Park October 10, featuring Berkshire swine and other stock, with no reserve. The piece lauds Freeport’s temperance efforts and hosting of the Heading Room during the fair, noting Red Ribbon supporters assisted by local families.
County Court proceedings for late September record claims against estates, pleas of guilty in larceny cases, and fines. Elizabeth Dover claim allowed. John Tierney fined. Andrew Hinds guardian appointed with bond. multiple estates settled, appraisals, and administrator appointments noted. Gerhard Van Lob and Lewis Dover estates involve real estate sales or confirmations.
Madam Rumor reports a well to do finos merchant in an Eastern city was found with 250 dollars worth of goods he had not purchased. A Chicago house traced claimed shortages to his shelves exposing a long pattern of deceit and petty robbery. The man settled by paying a large bill, while his true name remains unknown.
Three inmates escaped from the city calaboose on Wednesday evening and fled toward tall timber. That night Capt Reitzell’s Baileyville residence was ransacked with valuables taken. On Thursday morning Baileyville authorities arrested three suspects who were later identified as the Freeport escapees. They proved not to be the Reitzell burglars and were released after promising to leave town. The piece concludes with a suggestion that the calaboose should be repaired for security.
The pews of the Baptist Church will be rented on Oct 3 Wednesday evening. Members and congregation and friends are invited to attend a general rally with cheering, free refreshments at 1 P.M. The church treasurer and Ladies Sewing Society reports will be read. The county democracy weekly paper faced issues as the ticket was missing and leadership questioned.
In the discussion on locating the State Fair, the article proposes forming a Northwestern Fair Association. It suggests using Taylor's Driving Park for annual meetings and a regional fair to replace or supplement the State Fair, leveraging local grounds and business support. The piece urges action, noting strong local interest and potential attendance while avoiding interference with existing fairs.
Woodhue and his trainers pressed a prominent city Republican to declare as an independent Republican for County Treasurer to temper Democratic disaffection spurred by McGool. The effort failed, and we hope no Republican will sell out to the opposition.
The Weather for September 1877 was 0 1-5 degrees warmer than September 1876 and 1g degrees warmer than September 1875. Observation taken at moon by Mr. David YWeut of this city.
The Supreme Court announces assignments of twelve Circuit Court judges to appellate duty. The plan selects judges elected in June 1873, excluding Cook County circuit judges, due to Cook County workload. The dissenting judge argues for Cook County familiarity and predicts the plan can be managed by other circuits without overburdening Cook County judges.
In a Democratic Convention in Freeport on September 14, 1877, Charles F. Goodhue claims the party nominated him for county treasurer. He denounces Oliver P. McCool for running as an independent and defends his own record, stating no county funds arrangement exists and pledging a safe bond if elected. Goodhue appeals to voters across parties for support.
A self described independent candidate condemns a short notice county convention as unfair and claims Freeport’s influence. He pledges honest stewardship, denounces vote buying, and appeals to voters to support him in Stephenson County.
The Orangeville charge held a farewell benefit for their minister last Thursday at G. Winchell's residence. Members from Orangeville and Pleasant Hill attended, shared melons and a fine supper, and enjoyed a lively evening with Ada Cook presenting a selam titled Doc slum the gale. A water case gift crafted by Mrs. C. W. Moore highlighted the gifts, while the Daily Register promotes new mail service in Rockford.
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