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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1881
Page
4
A notice offers farmers a free copy of Kendall's Treatise on the Horse with advance payment. The item lists its value as a disease index, drug doses, antidotes, teeth engravings, and recipes. Also includes local society notes and arrivals in Stephenson County.
Michael Lawver was elected President of the Second National Bank on Saturday, replacing resigning A H H Wise. Lawver, one of the county’s oldest citizens, is well known locally. A new I C R B timetable took effect Sunday altering southbound morning and northbound afternoon trains. Rev Cyrus Kryder, noted for success in Flor ence, will lead the M E church at Oregon next year and is praised for his character.
The members of St Mary's Church host a Fair and Festival at Hettinger's Hall continuing each night this week. A large number of elegant prizes will be awarded to patrons at the close of the Fair. Tickets for the whole week are $1.00 and each ticket grants a chance to win prizes.
Rundlett and Lamb form a new machine shop partnership with Mr. Rundlett buying Mr. Stiles’s share. Mr. Rundlett, an old city resident, is expected to drive success with his tact and energy. Mr. Stiles plans to travel south seeking rest and better health.
Rev F P Cleveland arrives in town as the new Presiding Elder of the Freeport District of the M J Church. He will make his home here and is warmly welcomed by many friends who recall his genial presence and old-fashioned countenance among the community.
A rumor has circulated that James Cotton of the Chicago and Mississippi railroad will be transferred to Rockford, with Charles Cross to replace him. If Cotton departs, Cross is viewed as an ideal successor, being a resident, property owner, longtime Freeport resident, skilled railroad man, and respected citizen and business figure.
Last Friday Mr E G Haynes, popular advance agent of All the Rage, visited and praised the act to be staged at the Opera House this Friday. The entertainment is a top act nationwide, with prior visits drawing full houses. Tickets are on sale at Sanborns and Jaynes arranged for Denman Thompson to perform Joshua Whitcomb on November 19.
Last Thursday Dr Edwin Powell of Chicago assisted by Dr Thompson of Cedarville performed lithotomy on John Thompson of Cedarville. The operation was successful and witnessed by Freeport and county physicians. The piece notes a long record of Powell, then shifts to farm notes urging timely work, crop yields, and prudent farming. A literary section reflects on seed sown in daily life, friendship, and moral influence.
Mr. T Wilcoxon, who has spent the last year or two with his daughter at Arlington Heights near Chicago, is on our streets again. In his eighty second year he looks well and rugged and reads the daily papers with ease without spectacles.
An immense Coriiss engine of about 45 horsepower has been installed at J. B. Taylor's tannery on the East Side and first operated last week. Taylor, a publicly spirited citizen, runs one of the area’s largest establishments, and the tannery adds pride to the city.
Robt. Bickenbach, an employee of the O M & St P Ry, suffered a painful accident Monday at Elkhorn. While walking along the train he jumped between cars and was thrown forward, striking his chest and rolling off. His calf was severely bruised and a wheel flange likely passed over it. He arrived home later Monday and is recovering.
The Eoston Journal describes the Mississippi River rise as a once in a lifetime flood for the season, submerging tillable lands and hay stacks, disrupting railroad traffic, and threatening crops. It notes the river’s vast reach and the heavy impact on farmers and inland commerce.
The article urges good seed, soil prep, drainage, and timely cultivation for success. Post-drought weather has revived pastures and winter crops, with rye and winter wheat showing promise. Rain and saturated ground suggest a mild, open winter, though limited winter wheat planted.
A meditation on sowing seeds of joy or despondency and the moral weight of our choices. It foresees a grand harvest at Eternity with Death as the Reaper, the Son of Righteousness lighting harvest fields, and a question about the nature of our forthcoming harvest.
Jion. I. Stover of Lanark was in the city yesterday and gave the Journal a call.
Cedarville locals report illnesses and recoveries, visits from relatives, and travel plans. James Postihaster Gen completes duties, J Weber Addame leaves for Colorado to visit wife, Wm Irwin visits Rev. J O Irwin, and families cope with widespread sickness. Local trades like Gushart & Stig add to their furniture shop.
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