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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1867
Page
5
Notice appears on the eighth page announcing city lots for sale by D A Knowlton Jr. The column references another area of the paper where the sale notice is listed, indicating a municipal or private sale arrangement and inviting interested buyers to consult the issue for details.
Mr H Browning, previously misprinted, has accepted a run as Express Messenger on the Illinois Central Railroad. Chas A Keeler, formerly foreman of the news room, takes Browning's place at the news depot.
Thieves entered the John Gift barn at Davis in the county on Sunday night and stole an open buggy, a set of harness, and a single barrel shotgun. The buggy features a black walnut box with ringed hubs and is described as worn. Keep watch for the property and suspects.
The new church building of the Trirst Presbyterian Church society will be dedicated Thursday afternoon October 31. Rev I E Carey may be installed as pastor that evening. Prominent clergymen from abroad expected to participate. Official programme and full particulars to follow in next issue.
The notice invites German residents to meetings at Ridott near the stone school house by the German church on Monday evening the 28th and at Didden's school house in Silver Creek on Wednesday evening October 30. Speakers will explain the aims and prospects of the Republican party in German.
The celebrated Peak Family of Bell Ring ers, long known for western circuit visits, will present two first class entertainments at Fry's Hall in the city on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Oct 30 and 31. Their arrival already promises a large audience as the show pleases even the most fastidious.
A three year old fell into a cistern while mother washed nearby. She heard splashing, found him swimming with one hand up and paddling. A rescuer pulled him out as the child asked if his mother screamed. He claimed to have dived to the bottom twice and kept his mouth shut.
Amity Lodge No 563 1 C of G T held Oct 19 1867 adopted resolutions mourning the death of Arthur R Herbert who died Oct 18 1867. The lodge extols his temperance reform zeal and Christian life, drapes the lodge room for three months, and sends copies to the family and city papers. The First Presbyterian Church steeple is now in the hands of the painter.
Our editor declares arrival in the city after two weeks away with the party on the western plains. He notes narrow escapes from Indians Pale Faces and railroad mishaps and promises a forthcoming account of the journey, asserting safety and readiness to resume writing.
An advertisement notes Mr H B King has opened a large stock of staple and fancy dry goods at 89 Stephenson Street. He plans to sell at the lowest prices with small profits to attract public patronage. Ladies are urged to visit and inspect the assortment.
Vermillion County clears debt with a forty cent tax levy. Lena plans The First National Bank of Lena this month by Rising Smith & Co. A. G. Burr moves to Carrollton. Whitefield dogs raid sheep. gunners urged to retaliate. Carthage and Burlington Railroad contractors sprint progress, aiming to join Dallas City work in three weeks. Hartman of Anna reports four hundred dollars hidden, money stolen. Pike County tale of Andrew Peterson stealing tools. rapid legal steps followed. Vincent robbed near Vinna nine hundred dollars in gold and currency. two men, on horses, fled after night visit. No thief found.
A Missouri Circuit Court suit challenges the federal income tax as unconstitutional direct tax. The petition argues the tax on individuals’ income for 1860 is levied without proper apportionment among states or proportional to census figures, rendering the levy illegal and void.
A collage of society notes lists Pareppa Rosa, 28, and planned sermons by Beecher. Longfellow sells Stockbridge property, Blitz writes his life, DeMeyer heads West, Wikoff and others tour London, while Josiah Quincy recollections occupy a Atlantic piece. Rumor hints at Anna Cora MW Ritchie returning to the stage next spring. Commodore Vanderbilt expands iron works on the James River, Virginia.
In Aurora Illinois October 1 the 36th Illinois gathered for a reunion with surviving members and friends. They formed at the court house, marched to a park where Rev Charles Butler welcomed them and Chaplain Rev William H Haight spoke. A dedicatory oration by Rev Dr Forrester honored Col Silas Miller and the regiment. They visited Spring Lake Cemetery to dedicate the monument, had a large dinner, heard Hon John F Farnsworth on Civil Rights and Reconstruction bills, and formed a committee to raise funds for a Kane County soldiers monument.
A horse thief stole Mr. Banford’s team during Sunday church service at St Charles in Kane County. Marshal Ward tracked him to Dwight and arrested him. a grand jury returned a true bill and the suspect pled guilty at arraignment, fast-tracking punishment.
The tanners face social segregation with no mixing or intermarriage allowed by other classes, reflecting strict caste-like exclusion within Japanese society.
City Crockery Store Co Ex Little advertises importer and dealer service for crockery china glass silver plated Britannia and toilet ware. Located opposite Way House, the listing highlights table cutlery mirrors and related wares for customers seeking household goods.
The notice promotes Wonderfoul by Reeves & Co offering a facial product to remove tan freckles pimples pock-marks and eruptions. It promises a smooth white infantlike skin and claims never to fail for 10 cents mailed from 73 Nassau St New York.
Joyful proclamation over a new remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach ailments. The ad claims sovereign cure with druggists stocking the product and warns against certain pills during pregnancy. Paris and Weett e Paris touted for low prices and long experience in the city.
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