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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1877
Page
4
A crowd of short items covers fines and dues for patrons, parade plans for the Fire Department, the Galesburg Driving Park Association setup, lectures on the French Revolution by E. B. Washburne, and a varied array of local social and commercial curiosities. It also notes tax changes in Stephenson County and a long feature on portrait painter Puttie and his forthcoming travels.
A Freeport sporting party camps along the Vermilion river in Dakota Territory enjoying waterfowl sport. Notable arrivals include Rev. J. Di Jenkins Jr and W. Mills, with visits from Capt. Piersol, Mr. Burrell, and Hon. P. Shannon. The group tours Yankton and Meckling, praises Dakota resources, and plans to stay several weeks in a fine game country.
The notice lists residents including Mrs. W. 2D Rowell and Mrs. O. B Sanford visiting Milwaukee, Mrs. Wells from New York City visiting before returning home, and Messrs J B Porter and E B Hall departing for Dakota Territory to join others already headed west.
General W. FT Gibson, famed temperance speaker, to deliver two talks on temperance in Wilcoxons Opera House on Friday and Saturday evenings October 19 and 20. Admission free. early arrival advised to secure seats.
A large crowd gathered Wednesday for the Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society event in Freeport. Delegations from Dixon Amboy Rockford and other towns joined, with speeches by Rev Father Hodnett and Mayor Hawley, followed by a grand ball at Hettinger Hall and a city tour, praised for its orderly conduct and hospitality.
The Great Union Band under Prof D B McCosh with Freeport Orchestra and guests gave a finely rendered concert but drew a shockingly small audience. Mrs C G Clair debuted in Freeport to little turnout. A repeat show failed as seats remained empty. Also notes on A J Wise selling Berkshire swine at Cedar Springs Farm with low prices but improved county stock, a lecture by J Scott on Western Africa at Zion Church, Mrs BE Dawson selling housekeeper sundries, and M I Thompson Lodge No 381 A F & A M meeting details.
The Centennial Ladee of Goal Templars announce an oyster supper this evening at Temperance Hall. Admission includes supper and costs 35 cents. Event aims to raise funds and honor club members.
The Militia Company proclaims all members are regularly enlisted and sworn in the service of the State. Attendance at every drill is required. non attendance risks discharge only by proper authority or dishonor. Members should arrange duties to ensure universal turnout and strengthen the organization. Also notes Bismarck's title as Herr Highness.
Fraternity of voters in Stephenson County hears Oliver P McCool announce as an Independent candidate for County Treasurer. He accuses the county Democratic chair of weathering a short notice convention under Freeport influence and pledges to serve without influence from any banking ring. He vows clean elections and asks for voters support.
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