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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1867
Page
4
City ordinance prohibits firing within city limits. Pews of the 1st M. F B Church to be rented next Friday at 9 AM. City announces new framework for scales. A Good Templars Sociable will be held at Mr. B. M. Buckman’s house this Wednesday evening.
Rockford's latest census counts the city population at 10,082, signaling a solid showing for the sister city program and community growth.
J M Hill of Plymouth Block keeps a full stock of sil goods and other dry goods items at low prices, as noted in his advertisement in another column.
The article lauds the Journal as the best public instructor praised by Lord Brougham, calling it a sermon for rich and poor and a blessing to all, and urges subscriptions.
For several days the community has enjoyed pleasant weather and expresses gratitude toward the clerk for keeping the period agreeable. The article hopes the favorable conditions continue for at least the rest of the month.
The first Quarterly Meeting of the Conference year was held last Sunday at the 1st M. E. Church. The pastor preached in the morning and the Presiding Elder spoke in the evening, marking the opening of the quarterly session.
Report notes on Saturday activity as workers busy painting and lining the Hettinger Block front. The building is being pushed forward as rapidly as possible, continuing from last week's visible progress.
The Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company conducted a practice outing last Thursday evening at their river location foot of Stephenson and Bridge Streets, training near the water.
Over the past week large quantities of potatoes have entered the market and, judging by appearance and volume, the potato bug has not caused as much damage as feared. As of Friday they are selling at high figures, indicating robust demand and strong prices.
R1s Hoyt, editor of the Chicago Journal, announces a limited set of engagements to lecture this season. His talks are titled The Wrong and Right Uses of Intellect and Chicago, the latter a humorous satirical piece.
A girl about eight, child of Sullivan Banks of Kishwaukee in Ogle County, suffered a serious accident while playing near a sorghum mill. Her hand was drawn into the mill rollers and completely severed, with fingers and thumb lost.
Charley Pratt, a well regarded resident who lived here about thirty years, died on the 16th aged around 65. He belonged to a respectable wealthy family. His birthplace is not yet ascertained but he hailed from Grafton County New Hampshire. He was generally beloved in the community.
Last Saturday the streets were crowded with people bringing market produce such as potatoes corn and wood. Businesses along the principal streets were busy with customers and the city’s growth suggests more buildings could be profitably erected to enhance the city’s interest.
A list of postings from the late M. E. Church Conference at Dixon includes J. Holt at Lanark M. G. Sheldon at Shannon J. Odgers at Mt. Carroll Nf. A. Reynolds at Savannah C. R. Bord at Elizabeth and Hanover A. Campbell at Thomson Py. Mastin at Milledgeville W. N. Smith at Polo J. C. Tanah Pecatonica A. Newton at Forreston FV Cleaveland at Freeport kk. A. Blanchard as siding Elder at Freeport.
The Baptists of Lanark and nearby met at the Christian Church to discuss forming a church. Ministers present included Rev. Mason of Sterling Pratt of Dixon Dean of Lona and J W Allison of Plichorn. After a strong sermon the group decided to organize immediately with a yearly $500 donation pledged by the Baptist Association.
Albany Evening Journal reports that the Albany based Shear, Packard & Co. stoves won top honors at the Buffalo State Fair, with the American Cooking Stove, Morning Light base burner, and Improved National Gas Burner all receiving best in class awards across multiple fairs. A second committee upheld the original verdict despite protests from rival manufacturers, underscoring Albany’s stove leadership and regional acclaim from New York and neighboring fairs.
The Rock River Conference announces appointments for the year 1767 8 with T I Hallowell presiding elder in Chicago District and multiple charges listed including Ottawa Mendota La Moille Spring Hill Canoe Creek Morrison South Grove Charter Grove Freeport Ridott Orangeville Nora Mount Carroll North Grove Yorreston Pine Creek Elkhorn Grand De Tour Bluffville Rockton Con Evangelist H Scott P Hunwerss KK R Pierce Secretaries based on district reporting.
A man in Detroit last week used a glass case of replica jewelry and prize tickets to lure victims. Small prizes are handed over instantly, but valuable prizes promised to winners never arrive. Several people have been targeted, and the con is expected to spread to other cities.
A valuable dark sorrel seven year old horse with a small forehead star a white hind leg speck and white on a hind foot was taken from Mr J M Becker of Florence Stephenson County on the night of the 7th. The undersigned offers 100 dollars reward for recovery and the county has a standing offer of 100 dollars for the arrest of any horse thief.
On Sunday the 20th tust at Rochelle a sermon will be preached at 11 oclock by Mider RK Smith for the disinterment of Thomas J Burke’s remains and burial in another grave. D Burke was hanged at Rochelle June 10 1861 for arson. John Copsey Jr claims kinship and will offer a dramatic explanation. All interested are invited.
In Freeport the editor laments the lack of important news and pleads for the return of the trusted “man at our elbow.” He urges readers to endure a writer’s drought, hints of missing local matter, and anticipates forthcoming topics from the responsible editor returning from the Rocky Mountains.
In a demanding art world the Piano-Forte demands arduous labor and perseverance. Gravensteen & Co., at 499 Broadway, N Y, began making pianos thirty six years ago and offer instruments praised for singing quality, power, brilliance, and refined finish at low profit margins.
The annual meeting of Western Union Railroad Company stockholders elected directors including Richard Irwin S P Nash R G Rolston Jacob Wotmmore George A Thomson John Wilson Edward P Barton Wm Shannon Elijah Northey D W Dame Ti H A Mills and others. The board named officers for the coming year President Geo A Thomson Vice President Kenny T Fuller Secretary and Treasurer Wm V Baker.
Messrs. 14, C. Dwight & Co. jewellers have added a Photograph Gallery to their business occupying the upper story of their Stephenson Street store. The room is handsomely fitted with an immense skylight allowing pictures in all weather. The Artist is highly recommended and, judging by samples, the firm can turn out work excelled by none. Give them a call.
A warning piece urges townsfolk to avoid shunning young mechanics and new business owners. It advises against discouraging beginners and patronizing the local paper, arguing that such attitudes can thwart a town’s growth and discourage enterprise.
One of the finest lots of clothing for men has been opened for inspection by BK and J Roche clothing merchants at Bartlett's Block, Stephenson Street. They recommend winter outfits and promise a guaranteed fit with reasonable prices.
A poetic meditation on autumn’s crown and nature’s decline as winter nears. The forest glows in leafless beauty while winds howl and trees murmur a heroic, fading song. The poem laments impermanence and the sadness of loss as all things fade.
The text peeks into the life of printers as they wrestle with rough manuscripts. It describes doubts about accuracy, the strain of setting types, and the friction with authors over errors. The piece defends steady craft and urges authors to provide clean copy to avoid wasted effort.
The Freeport City Council met with Mayor presiding and Aldermen Waddell Currier Krohn and Bergman present. Minutes from September 7 10 13 16 20 23 27 and October 1 were read and approved. Orders and allowances were made for improvements to Rodearmel properties and a sidewalk on Stephenson Street. Alderman Waddell directed repair of the City Scales and bond of Jae Rodcarmel approved. The council adjourned.
Prominent local merchants McNamara Emert Stibgen and Mayer & Sons advertise a wide stock of boots shoes hardware stoves and groceries. The piece promotes McNamara’s footwear, Emert Stibgen’s one price policy and value, J Mayer & Sons bakery and can goods, D Diffenbaugh oysters, and agricultural implements from Burchard Brothers. It notes Libby prison survivor Linut Granham endorsing Cox’s Dyspepsia Cure and references humorous Mrs Partington satire about Drake in New Hampshire.
An editor with long experience praises fair patrons of the press. He states women are the best subscribers in the world to newspapers and magazines. He notes they never cause a monetary loss and reliably pay both preacher and printer, who suffer most from bad or no pay.
The notice warns that many houses are being entered by burglars and substantial property stolen. It urges citizens to prepare, stay alert, and try to deter the criminals, noting in a large city many culprits are unknown and urging vigilance.
A grand ball will be given at Devore's New Hall in Yellow Creek on Sunday evening October 26 1867. The proprietor is doing all in his power to make the occasion interesting and amusing. A good time is generally expected.
The Rockford Gazette reports a company of gentlemen plans a skating park in Rockford to be completed around the first of December. The note raises whether similar facilities will appear in Il'reeport.
Mr Burlingame shot a large prairie wolf near Kilburn's Grove on Monday morning and received a $10 bounty from the county the same day.
John Jacob Astor declares his life motto to be work and advertise, calling advertising the true philosopher’s stone of business. He emphasizes how promotion fuels success and stresses the value of persistent marketing.
Rockford physician Dr KE C Huse is summoned to New York due to the sudden death of his brother, prompting travel and bereavement arrangements as family and colleagues respond to the loss.
A marriage is announced at the Second Presbyterian Church in the city. Franklin FP Brown and Maggie BUUER, both residents, were united in wedlock Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock by Rev. Roberts.
Market prices listed for Freeport on October 22 include Wheat 1.30 to 1.64, Oats 43c, Corn 8 Wc, Barley 100, Rye 11v, Buckwheat NG 6, Wool 28 to 32, Washed 82c, Flour 1u 112 a barrel, Butter 2c per lb, Eggs 17c a dozen, Tallow lard, Rags 2c, 214 at this office, Potatoes to.
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