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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1876
Page
4
Local notice states Mrs C Hammell a music and modern languages teacher has moved to rooms over Schatzels store on Galena street where pupils are welcomed. Also mentions plans for premium payments by Stephenson Co Agricultural Society and upcoming church meetings and Reformed Church classes with Rev I A Sites preaching.
The Stover Windmill built by local craftsman Mr. H. Woodmanse earned a prize medal and diploma at the Centennial Exhibition. The award reflects credit on both patentees and the manufacturer for competing successfully on an international stage.
The column notes the Driving Park Association Fall Meeting on October 10 11 and 12 with full preparations. Ladies are invited and admitted free when accompanied by gentlemen, and vehicles may enter the park without charge.
Gen S D Atkins and C C Lathrop addressed a packed schoolhouse in Eleroy on Monday evening. Democrats expressed satisfaction with the speakers and a Hayes and Wheeler Club was formed with Dr F A Darling named president.
Dr DePuy and wife returned from Minnesota while seeking a new home, almost choosing Freeport though Winona sparked their favor with old friends Mr C H Knappard and wife. Capt A H Iershey Mt Carroll Deputy U S Collector visited the JOURNAL. Gaines and Gardner finished the County Directory then left for Woodbury Kentucky and Dixon. John L and Winnie Taylor visit the Centenni a East. Swartz of Swartz Stocking drug house heads to Philadelphia. Mrs William Watson and sister Anna Wissler depart for Charlies City Town for six weeks, Mrs C A Sheetz and daughter Rose also head East for six weeks. Mr Sheetz to join later.
On Friday evening last, Gen. Atkins and O. C. Lathrop were invited to address Lena residents on current political issues. The town hall was filled, with a music band present and speeches by the two leaders. Julius Schrieber spoke in German to strong audience impact.
The Stephenson County Peachers Institute will be held at Dunyis starting October 10 for one week. See programme next week.
Lena correspondent reports two burglars entered the Banking House of Foll Corning & Co. at Lena around 2 am. They drilled holes in door plates and fled after a confrontation with Officer Ruspect, leaving a leather satchel with tools, cartridges, fuse and a dark lantern. no positive clues. Suspects are two local men seen around town.
Prof Griffith of Mt Carrell Female Seminary reports the new building, erected last summer, is occupied with a basement kitchen pastry laundry and two large baking furnaces. The first story houses a main hall five music rooms and parlors while the upper stories hold student rooms gas lighting and Ruttan ventilation. Notable features include gas lighting 250 burners a gas house wind powered pumping water tanks and ventilated baths. The school is fuller than ever with top teachers and aims for first class standards.
At the bride’s parents residence in this city on Thursday September 28 1876 Rev F P Cleveland assisted by Bishop Bowman united N T Johnson Esq attorney at law of Parkersburg Iowa to Miss Anna Wolf daughter of Agron Wolf of this city The bride received many handsome presents including a home in Iowa and 2000 in cash The couple receive best wishes of friends and printers.
Bishop Bowman spoke after the German branch of the Methodist Conference, outlining growth in grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. He described gradual and instant aspects of salvation, urged avoidance of worldly temptations, and stressed strengthening, comforting, and enlightening grace. In the evening he spoke to Sabbath school children on watch and pray, emphasizing prayer as conversation with God.
The annual Ministerial Meeting of Freeport District Evangelical Assoc held at Salem Church last Tuesday and Wednesday elected Rev. D. B. Byers as Chairman Rev. W. Caton as Secretary and Rev. C Smucker as reporter Essays on topics including The Itinerancy The Resurrection and The Pastor's Relation to his people were read by Rev. Byers Smucker Tobias Rife Gramley Bucks La shell Gulver Fouke Shuler The sessions were well attended with sharp criticisms and lively discussions A children's meeting was held Wednesday evening and speeches were given by Tobias Rife Gramley Caton with overall good attendance and interest.
In the centennial year expositions and reunions abound but a private gathering stands out. John Bradford Jr and wife hosted a surprise family reunion at their old homestead on Sunday September 1st bringing together scattered children and grandchildren for a large shared table and a festive meal.
Report from Sept 28 describes a Republican meeting in Ridott to organize a Hayes and Wheeler Club. The hall and home of Dr Walton are filled with citizens, bands play, a Glee Club performs, speakers speak in German and English, and attendees from both parties show strong engagement, signaling support for the Republican ticket in November.
The Bradford family of 238 shared a hearty meal before parting. Mr and Mrs Bradford, five children, twelve grandchildren, two daughters-in-law and two sons-in-law made up the group except for one son-in-law. Amid chatter and plans, they faced the question of whether they would meet again, with a shy hope that they would.
In Cedarville the Latshaw sorghum mill, the county’s largest, operates from a hillside basement with tramways and iron rollers, producing about 80 gallons daily and an estimated 3000 gallons total this season. The town reports new houses and a Presbyterians church nearing dedication, flood damages repaired, and a thriving carriage and wagon industry under K. H. with schools opening under Samuel J. Parr and Miss Pennell.
The Stephenson County Agricultural Association awards premiums across classes for horses cattle and driving, naming winners and sponsors such as SM Phelps, C M Saxby, Wilhelm Bros, and J Hewitt. Awards cover stallions draught mares roadsters mares and geldings brood mares and various age groups with first and second premiums noted for each lot.
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