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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1877
Page
4
The item notes prompt payment for subscribers, rising prices and ongoing operations. It lists the Stephenson County Teachers Institute in Lena starting November 12 1877 and reports Hogs shipped by Mr. Ellis Askey of Ridott weighing 4060 pounds in total. It also mentions a Masons lodge meeting November 2 with first degree work and invites visitors.
County Elections set for Tuesday November 6 with public calls to vote. Temperance group hosts oyster supper at Temperance Hall this evening to support a worthy cause. Literary Society at Freeport High School held a Friday evening program with strong attendance. J Lawson Wright of Forreston named by Ogle County Republicans for Superintendent of Schools. Voters urged to support Wallace W Hutchison over rival candidates. Col Stephenson Steam Fire Engine Co. No 2 hosts a social at Settinger's Hall tomorrow night for a fundraising party. Mendelssohn Concert seat sale dates announced. County finances show state tax 36 cents per 100 and county jail funding details. M D Chamberlain promotes vast stock and affordable prices. Hog cholera reported in Tadott causing hog losses.
The notice announces reserved seats for the Mendelssohn Concert with admission and seat price details. Mark & Grant blacksmiths are praised for reliable service. The Shannon zeros newspaper venture by Lewis and Mc Dowell of Lanark Gazette is noted as scarce in the area.
County elections are set for Tuesday November 6. The Militia company debates the captain with talk the hired man may want him replaced. First M E Church pew rents merge with sociable night and choir music. A Dakota fire destroyed Frank Miller’s store and stock insured for about 8000 total. Republicans urge voting for Isaac F Kleckner. Burr Robbins Great American Circus arrived, an elephant caused mild unrest during transfer to Jaesville before winter quarters.
Remember the County Elections next Tuesday November 6. Lieut F W Gerould of Rockford and L 2 Farwell of this city visited. Miss Minnie Van Brunt Adrian Mich and Miss Carrier Town Elgin guests of Miss Alice Scofield. Cronkrite returned. James Shaw Carroll passed through on business. Hunt party reports good time. Messrs Burchard Wall Mills may return today. County Court Oct 23 final reports insolvent estates discharged. Hannah Hazen appointed administratrix. Mendelssohn Quintet Club concert slated for Friday November 7. Seats to be secured early.
Messrs Seeley and Read form a partnership under Seeley & Read and plan a large dry goods and fancy assortment opening Saturday in the former Revolution Store in the Opera House block. Dr J A Mease faces rape charges after an alleged liquor fueled incident with a young girl. temperance and party politics touch the commentary. Burglars invade Stephenson Street residences taking small items. two homes victimized with limited losses.
An Opera House concert under Prof. K Bischoff features Weber Invitations to Valse for four pianists and Mendelssohn Capriccio Brillant with orchestra. The notice plus a political rebuttal defends Chas W Moore for County Superintendent and refutes claims about LF Kleckner’s bank interests while condemning a local political rumor and a quarrel over a Vermillion Standard spoof.
Board of Directors elect W K Ackerman Esq to the presidency after years as vice president and acting president. G O Clark becomes vice president of New Orleans branch, Joseph Tucker stays master of transportation, and E D Jeffries continues as general superintendent. Please examine our stock of Matelasse Cloaking Walton.
Publication of sheet music featuring ten comic piano and organ numbers. Items include You’ll never miss the water till the well runs dry, Isn’t he a Tease, Pretty Little Jakey, All Tied Back, and others by various composers. Price is $1.00. mail orders to FW Wernick, 50 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati.
Senator Ingalls will introduce a bill to convene the Forty-fifth Congress on the first Monday in November, replacing the current December assembly. Supporters include travelers seeking a single holiday recess. opponents cite upcoming State elections.
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