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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1867
Page
4
Local affairs item notes a chief taking notes during a meeting about enforcing measures. The brief mentions faith in prudent actions and orderly conduct within the community, with emphasis on leadership guidance and public concern.
General Atkins our popular Postmaster returned last Thursday from a short trip East. He was accompanied by his family and is welcomed back by residents.
Washburn arrived at his home in Galena on Monday evening September 30. Report says his health is almost entirely restored and he is pleased to be back.
Mr. Eshleman sells his Bridge Street paint shop next to Crane's livery stable to Mr. A Mitchell, under whom the business will continue.
Messrs. C. Bigger and J. Turner have gone to Ann Arbor to attend a winter course of law lectures. Mr. T. A. Sheets has gone to Chicago for medical lectures. They are all promising young men with best wishes for their future success.
Torrent No 1 was out for practice at the cistern in front of our office on Thursday afternoon and acquitted herself nobly. The machine was tested with one stream and then with two, and found all sound. Should the Fire King visit, the Torrent boys would be on hand and do their duty.
Workmen leveled the walk in front of Squire Kean and Braisted's offices and laid curb stones. Bergman and Kirk and I. H. Miller installed new sidewalks in front of their livery stables, improving the street's appearance.
At the last Common Council meeting the erection contract for the new engine house at Ste phenson and Walnut Streets was awarded to Mr. Jacob Rodearmel. A large number of bids were submitted, with the building cost set at a figure over $5,000 though exact figures were not disclosed.
The State Road is now macadamized from its junction with Exchange Street to the Stone Church with hopes to extend to the city limits next year. At times the road is nearly impassable between Union and Carroll Streets, causing heavy travel over the segment already worked on.
The past week brought a clear shift to autumn with falling leaves and one or two light frosts. The skies clouded at times and several sharp showers occurred. Crops are out of danger and no one complains.
The grounds around the Catholic Church on Union Street have been vastly improved by grading since the old parsonage was removed and will be made more attractive. The new parsonage behind the church will soon be completed. Union Street has seen much improvement this year and will likely soon be graded and macadamized, fulfilling a long need.
The New York World and Brooklyn Juagle editors are engaged to supply editorials for the Bulletin during the current campaign. The last issue contains two lead editorials from these sources. The Bulletin congratulates the neighbor on securing two distinguished writers.
Messrs Brown, Son & Co. have rebuilt the rear walls of their coffee and spice mills on Chicago Street and are applying a new shingles coat to the roof. Part of the building now houses Mr. C. Knoch, who is engaged in iron fence and ornamental work, as previously noted.
The Lanarkanner editor rebuts earlier claims that the paper would be a temperance organ. He states the paper is not a temperance organ but will advocate temperance when opportunity arises, always with courtesy toward opposing views.
A friend Dakin acquired Singer's Hair Restorative recently advertised in these columns. Described as a genuine restorative not a dye, it claims to restore gray hair to its original beauty and luxuriance. It cites thousands of certificates attesting to its efficacy and predicts high demand before supplies run out.
Reports show local interest items from the Nor thern Illinois Evangelical Lutheran Synod convention held in Canton Fulton County September. Clergy from Lena Orangeville Buena Vista attended. Freeport mission discussed with sale of the old Presbyterian Church. next meeting set for Dixon in 1868. Parochial reports list ministry years 1842 1859 1861 1862, infant baptisms, confirmations, admissions, and total communicants across Lena Orangeville Buena Vista and Yellow Creek charges.
London Society for September from Hurd and Houghton arrives with many Illustrated items. Contents include On the way home from the Paris Exposition Gossip from Egypt Mary Leaglestone's Lover Threading the Mary at Islington The Sultan and the Viceroy in Egypt Thumbnail studies in the London Streets The Romance of Medicine Poor Charlotta Sketches from our Office Window Mable's Tar-Ring Dress and its Eccentricities and more.
The October issue features Robinette Berlops with five illustrations, The Dodge Club Italy in MDCCCLIX concluded with twelve illustrations, A Monody Rides Through Montana and fifteen illustrations, Eight Castles in Spain The Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe Loves Logic La Belle France A Glimpse Did We At Woodside Giving Lessons on the Piano The Lost Jackson Boy Toads My Wall Street Operation Little Ravageot Queen Victoria's Life of Prince Albert two illustrations Boating at Harvard Lucy Tavish's Journey The Price Editor's Nasy Chair Monthly Record of Current Events Editor's Drawer.
Engraving titled the Lord's Prayer by Buttre issued by J. A. Stoddard & Co. Chicago. Size 21 by 27 inches. Sold by subscription at $2.00 with liberal canvassing terms. praised for its suitability to homes and children.
Evening classes at Freeport Business College begin Monday October 14 offering full courses in Bookkeeping and Penmanship for employed workers to attend after work hours. The program enables adults to complete their studies while keeping daytime jobs.
A rainy day drove the narrator to Stine's Mammoth Clothing Store at Chicago and Stephenson streets. The benevolent owner selected a splendid umbrella from his stand and declared it their own, lifting the editor from distress and prompting a moral about kindness.
Longtime Stephenson County resident and former builder John Barfoot has left Illinois to settle in Wellsville, Missouri. For three years he ran the Stephenson County Poor Farm and, before farming, was a constructor. He bred Devon cattle and will miss local friends while hoping for prosperity in his new home and community.
District Attorney F C Ingalls prosecuted Samuel Stanbrough in Warren for the murder of Sarah Allan Stevens in June last. Counsel for the prisoner were I A Smail of Gatona and E C Foster of Warren, with Weigley of Dubuque assisting. Rockford papers report the trial details with no verdict yet reached.
The Bulletin editor praises County Treasurer candidate Max Bolender and County Surveyor candidate Carter as “two as good men as they could have picketed out in the county.” The note questions the phrase picketed and asks for clarification on its meaning and any military references.
A blaze erupted around 10 o clock Tuesday night near J A Steinmetz Planing Mill and Sash Factory in Lena. Citizens arrived quickly, extinguishing the flames on the engine house roof where a stranger atop yelled fire and water. Inspectors found the brick around the smokestack heated by a daytime fire, with a brisk wind aiding spread. If discovered late, the entire mill could have burned.
A Milwaukee Daily Wisconsin correspondent from Lanark Illinois lauds local papers and reports J R Howlett’s sale of the Lanark Banner to J 14 Millard. Millard, a former school teacher, begins as editor publisher with strong prospect and support. Howlett, active since 1866, also ran Shannon Gazette Savannah Register Thomson Courier and Carroll County Gazette. He serves as government assessor real estate claim and insurance agent and notary public.
A reader notes J. and J. McNamara at 87 Stephenson St have a crowded new boot and shoe store with a large stock. They manufacture their own goods, promising savings by avoiding jobber profits and good workmanship. Citizens are advised to call for footwear needs.
The Lena Division No 690 Sons of Temperance announces officers for the ensuing quarter. Names listed include J. R. Chambers as W P W H Snider as W A Z Bailey R S Miss Jennie Ripley A R S Harvey Bailey F A M Lunt as Treasurer L M Gates as Chap J K P Fleming as Condr Chas Weaver Asst Condr Miss L Andrews I S A Allen O 58.
The following are the officers of Freeport Division No. 658 for the present quarter: C. H. Kenegy W. P. C. Eddy W. A. J. S. Ward R. S. Miss M. E. Pattison A. R. 8. H. McLaughlin F. S. J. L. Swartz BP. Rev. Fousey Chaplain M. I. Wait C. Miss Coppersmith A. C. Chas. Rosue I. 8. Tolmage O. S.
Lucius J Smith of Ridott a member of the county board dies from congestion of the lungs creating a void in public and private life.
Ford and Wise publish a new advertisement spotlighting their fine complete stock of jewelry and fancy goods. The message invites careful reading of the offer and highlights their enterprise and variety.
The document lists numerous train arrivals and departures for the mail service, detailing routes such as Du Pu buque Galena Western and connections to Cedarville Orangeville Sabula and Milwaukee. It notes times including 3.30a.m 8.15p.m and 6.00p.m arrivals on various weekdays, with office hours and clerical signatures.
Market notes from Freeport list October prices for wheat at 1.40 to 1.74 per unit, oats up two cents, shelled corn at 85 cents, barley 100 dollars, rye 105, washed 32 cents, flour 12 dollars per barrel, butter 25 cents per pound, eggs 1 shilling per dozen, lard 0.0 cents, rags 2 1/2 cents per pound, potatoes 60 to 65 cents.
Freeport lumber firm White, Rowell & Co publishes corrected weekly prices for construction timber and flooring. The list covers common boards, joists, timbers, stock boards, clear and second clear boards, siding, planks, shingles, lath, and pickets with per thousand feet or per thousand units rates. Location noted as corner Bridge and Mechanic Streets back of the Howard House. Prices shown include ranges across lengths and grades.
In this page fragment readers are urged to consider Plantation Bitters to revive weak stomachs and livers, calling it a paragon of restorative force for men and women. It promises gentle stimulation, pleasant soothing effects, and self medical benefits with a bottle. Also promotes Magnolia Water as a toilet article cheaper than Cologne.
A short advertisement claims a dyspepsia cure removes the cause and disease with instantaneous effects. It asserts permanent, lasting results and urges every household to keep Cor’s Dyspepsia Cure.
Four shares subscribe for stock at one dollar each and receive an engraving worth fifty percent more, plus entry into a grand gift distribution. Every share gets a present with equal odds of winning valued articles, including The Marriage of Pocahontas engraving for five shares, praised as neat and styled like eight dollar retail pieces. Read the advertisement.
Misses Butterfield and Denton announce fall millinery hats bonnets laces dress trimmings Alexandre Kids and fancy goods for ladies. Rooms Keystone Block Stephen son Street corner of Adams. Also ad for Copps Dyspepsia Cure a stomach bowel remedy sold by druggists. Paris cutting cheaper clothing at Paris business. Commercial College stove for sale. Go to Mayer Sons for cakes.
Henry C Hyde attorney advertises at Poe Place balancing general banking services. First National Bank of Chicago lists paid in capital and government bonds trading. Samuel M Nickerson president and officers Chas J Sormitt assistant cashier noted.
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