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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1878
Page
4
Local matters cover subscriptions due, farm sales, social events, church concerts, and city life. Reports include births and deaths, travel notes, band performances, a gas light streets boast, and photography plans by Jacob Witter as he aims to settle in Freeport with city views for advertising.
Compliments come for Col. H. G. Hicks once a Freeport resident as the Minneapolis Tribune notes St. Paul Dispatch reports Hennepin County Republicans nominated Hicks for the Legislature. It states his leadership in his first term and predicts strong service with experience.
In Temperance Tall the Oct 2 meeting, L W Guiteau resigned as president and Geo Colgrove was elected to fill the vacancy. Arrangements for the grand mass meeting were completed with able speakers and a large attendance reported.
Judge Betts returns from his wedding trip. Several locals and visitors travel to Chicago and Minnesota. Notables include Geo Blaisdel Jake Hiller C F Goodhue H P Carey Rev Wardin and others visiting or attending church and conferences locally and in Mt Carroll.
Florence resident J M Bechtel’s team-driver lost control of a runaway horse, overturning the wagon and injuring Mrs Bechtel and others. The wagon was wrecked and the animal has recently run away repeatedly, prompting concern over driving near others. In Freeport Illinois October 2 1878 Linn Summers daughter of Mrs A T Goodhue died at nearly sixteen after a life of Christian faith and gentle influence.
About ten o'clock Friday night Freeport's male musicians serenaded Judge Betts with a brass and oyster-can orchestra presenting "Wanderers Return." Judge Betts addressed the crowd from his balcony, thanking them and directing Mr. Hornberger to meet their demands.
The State authorities organized target practice for the State Militia in which Company O from this city visited Mr. J. M. Smith's pasture on Yellow Creek. The 160 yard range saw a mix of scores with high praises for Capt. Wharry, inspector of target practice, and notes on weathered arms and a long shooting season. The piece also mentions upcoming winter entertainments by First Presbyterian Church youth and a remarkable late flower display from L. Z. Farwell’s garden with roses, lilies, and fuschias noted as outstanding for Oct 6.
Miss Carrie Krinbill, formerly of this city, sought a public school teaching position but faced no vacancy. An offer came from Prof. G G Alvord, ex Superintendent, who held a Cairo opening for her. She left Tuesday and began work Wednesday, with friends hoping health and good fortune aid her noble ambition.
County Court docket lists guardianship for Jacob Krosier report approved and discharged. Estates of Iva Kinckley and Elias Pishel see claims allowed and reports recorded. J N Van Mater and Henry Plickinger estates have inventories and appraisals recorded. guardianship of Mary Cornish with bond. letters issued. Estate of Jacob Lady inventory and receipts filed. G Vought sale of real estate for creditor settlement approved.
Advert claims Parker's Ginger Tonic cures coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and even consumption if used in time by acting on the stomach kidneys skin liver and mucous surfaces. It purports to cleanse blood build tissue fortify the system aid digestion and restore energy for the aged feeble and convalescent. Sold by Swarts Stocking agents with sample at 15 cents and a one dollar bottle. Mrs Benson opens a large invoice line including Woolen Hosiery and Underwear.
Local ads list flour prices, oysters at J D Diffenbaugh, Mrs J Benson’s hosiery line, a Cedarville road sand embargo, wants for a small rental, holiday portraits, heater promotion, tobacco query, salt for dairy uses, self raising buckwheat, old newspapers offer, and more notices from Freeport dated 1878.
Fragmentary ad text notes Baker market success and a Dry Store near Brewster House, promising prices at the Grocery Store. Mentions Darry Butter and various goods while asking if Crown Jewel is quoted by other dealers due to great success and royalty payments.
Read about Wm. A. Stevens moving into a nearly completed room in McNamara's building to stock a top city and state department store. Stevens with 16 years experience pledges low prices and a first class selection. Also advertised a 75 acre Farm for Sale near Van Brocklin with house barn orchard timber and easy terms. Apply to Leonard Sindlinger in Freeport.
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