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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1878
Page
4
Local column shares community items from Yellow Creek and nearby towns including deaths, weather, meetings, births, marriages, and oddities. It notes subscription arrears offers, a new bridge for Yellow Creek, police incidents, a large pickerel catch, theater and lecture plans, and city expenditures for September.
Dialogue reveals a rural exchange on debt and scarcity. A young man questions borrowing with little cash, a lawyer consults with a plan, and the pair discuss staying by the porch while market access eludes their town. The scene highlights hardship and local improvisation amid dwindling resources.
The High School Literary Society held a well attended Friday meeting led by President Porter. Reports from Crite and the Secretary were read and approved. Programs included Review of the Week by Austine, a historical Q&A by Miss Byers, a declamation by Mr. Kirk, an essay by Miss Burbank, and a manuscript by Miss Blanchard. A special business session is planned for Thursday. Two members, Lewis Smith of Orangeville and Newton Kraemer of Loran, announce departure for Jewell City Kansas to engage in hardware and farm machinery business. The JOURNAL wishes them success and notes Jewell City gains two enterprising townsmen.
Rev Charles C Best of Freeport Illinois died at about 7 30 PM on Friday October 11 1878 after entering his home following supper He was 86 years old and had been a prominent minister in the Pittsburgh and Rock River conferences He married Eliza Adams in 1838 and spent years in Wheeling Barnesville Blairsville Freeport Allegheny City McConnelsville Peoria Peru Galena Durand and Sterling before settling in Freeport where he practiced ministry and business for sixteen years His death is mourned by a large circle of friends and admirers with his family faithful to his long service in the church and community.
The Oct 8 wedding at a church, performed by Rev. Jewett, joined H A Swanzey and Miss Alice Martin. A large crowd attended despite rain, and the couple left by train for the East. Friends expressed good wishes as they, once schoolmates, become husband and wife. Presents reflected broad regard. The Great Union Band disbanded due to Prof. D S McCosh lacking $300 yearly support. the paper regrets the loss and notes his move to Chicago.
Friday proceedings record inventories and appraisals for the estates of Wm. Runte and Martin Amberger. Saturday orders claim from Heije Reintz admitted. term adjourned. Monday actions include cases Stoskopf v Simmons stricken, Rhodes v Easter dismissed with costs, Richards v Fox garnishee dismissed, Markell Bros v Claus attachment dismissed, attached property delivered, and a $228.20 judgment against defendants with costs.
J A Brennemann disavows a county ticket bid for the State Legislature citing temperance motives and public interest. The ad then shifts to promote the Crown Jewel base burner stove, claiming market leadership and high sales over three years, urging readers to visit FP Barriers at Stephenson Street.
Walton advertises large shore mackerel for breakfast and showcases a fine assortment of dress buttons fringes and maraboo trimmings as part of today’s offerings.
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