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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1879
Page
4
Local items list a meeting of Col. Stephenson Steam Engine Co. No. 2 this evening. Other notes report residents returning east after visits, a brigade encampment in Chicago, changes to store hours, liquor licenses granted by City Council, a regular lodge meeting, and a rail fare sale to Chicago for the Exposition with limited dates.
Last Friday night Henry Stevens of Durand suffered a severe hand crush injury while coupling cars on the W W U Ry at Florence. Dr Buckley surgeon of the road was notified and treated him. Stevens is recovering well under his care.
The notice urges readers to attend the County Fair at Taylor's Driving Park on September 9 10 11 and 12 1879. It highlights town visits by John B. Shaffer of Ottawa and reports on local deaths and reunions while touting the fair as a source of instruction and amusement for all ages with broad civic boosterism.
The Board of Supervisors meets next Tuesday. Frederic Bartlett returns from New York tomorrow after four months away. The September Circuit Court convenes with Judge Brown presiding. Mrs Reynolds to visit Chicago and Marysville. Odgen and Hinds address a temperance meeting at Sweeleys Grove on Sunday September 7 at 2 30 pm. General Kilpatrick speaks at Hettinger's Hall September 11. Kilpatrick lecture and address to follow a railroad conference between Narrow Gauge R R and Freeport Portage R R. Exposition to Oct 18 with reduced rail rates to Chicago. The Stephenson County Agricultural Society secures Kilpatrick for events. A conference on rail links to Wisconsin discussed, no conclusion reached.
Freewort announces the annual election of officers for the W C 1 U to be held September 8 at Temperance Hall Web. Members are requested to be present at 3 o clock. Mrs. W J Snyder serves as secretary.
The Grand Lodge of Good Templars of Illinois plans a meeting in this city on the 9th to 11th of the month. County Agricultural Society grounds change approved for Sept 9th to 12th with Taylor’s Park cited as ideal. Obituary notes Major John M. McCracken who died at Elgin Insane Asylum after a long county presence as an agricultural implement dealer and Civil War veteran. Also reporting a large, successful entertainment at Brewster House by Mr and Mrs J S Gates with three hundred guests enjoying dancing, dining, and praise for hosts.
The regular monthly meeting of the City Council was held on Monday evening. Petitions on various matters were presented while city officers’ monthly reports were read. The Street Commissioner’s report shows 324.85 paid for teaming and labor, salaries totaling 415.67 were ordered paid, and numerous miscellaneous bills were approved. After other routine business the Council adjourned.
Mr. F Chas Donahue, nearly three years editor of the Herald, has severed his connection and joined the Bulletin editorial staff. He shaped the Herald into a readable paper and may revive the Daily Fossil, long a sluggish item from the Bulletin office. We extend sympathy and best wishes.
Articles filed in Recorder's office on Monday September 1 for the Freeport and Portage Railroad Company to build a Wisconsin Central branch to Freeport. Capital stock set at 300,000 in 100 shares. Corporators include Cyrus D. Roy Sanford A Scribner Charles A Gregory all of Chicago with W P D Rowell Freeport John S T Adams Cedarville Charles L Cobly and Fred N Finney Milwaukee Matthew Wadleigh Stevens Point and Edwin H Abbot Cambridge Mass.
The resumption of specie payment and revival of manufactur ing interests, alongside immense crops harvested by farmers, act as a stimulus to ensure the County Fair on September 9 10 11 12 will be a decided success.
In a Wednesday ceremony at Miss E McKim's home Rev John Giffen united Dr William B Silver of Rock Grove and Miss R E McNitt of Freeport. Attendants included Dr and Mrs B T Buckley and several Musser, Lamb, French and Stiver family members. Guests praised the elegant gifts and refreshments. Dr Silver will reside in Rock Grove where he has a growing practice. Congratulations were offered to the couple.
The city attracts eastern capital and gains reputation as a western young city. On Saturday September 6 a large stock of clothing will open in Munn's Building opposite the Court House. Mr Hohenfels of Philadelphia rents the space, promising low prices for top goods.
Mrs. Munn died August 6 after twenty six years in the city. Born January 12 1824 in Union County Pa she left a large family including a widow mother and nine siblings. She joined First Presbyterian in 1844 and her funeral drew many mourners with cars lining the way to the cemetery.
In Oneco on August 29 a German farmer Albert Kreiger aged 58 was found dead in a corn field after an August 11 disappearance following domestic trouble. A bottle labeled laudanum with a small quantity of poison was found beside the body. The jury ruled death by taking laudanum administered by his own hand.
Under Warren Grange auspices a harvest festival will take place at Boone's Grove near Warren on Saturday September 6 1879 all day. Farmers and families from Jo Daviess and neighboring counties are invited to attend. Hon T A Thompson a Minnesota farmer with a national reputation will speak at 1 pm and more talks are expected. Counterfeit coin test note included.
After a two year lapse the society resumes with renewed energy and predicts a crowd pulling stock displays and state fair quality exhibits. Taylor's Driving Park grounds are prepared with ample buildings water hydrants every 100 feet and smooth macadam access. Officials Wa young and Wa Tremmbor urge countywide support to ensure a grand successful fair.
The Inter-State Industrial Exposition of Chicago is well established and celebrated for showcasing progress in industry science invention and art. The 1879 Exposition runs September 3 to October 18 and will again feature numerous exhibits and high quality displays. Hotels offer reduced rates for advance bookings and railways promise favorable fares for visitors during September and October.
The Aurora reunion drew large attendance and revenue yet spurred sharp press criticism. Reporters cite penny seat charges and loud gambling fees, noting Gen Logan spoke from an unpaid area. Veterans denounce the committee while banners read welcome ten cents admission.
The Iowa editor questions county fair success and hog economics, noting high attendance and many exhibits in Cedar Rapids area. References to McCammon planos in Forreston and Mr Brainerd in Brainerd suggest local business inducements and negotiations for piano purchases, with emphasis on choosing sales terms before committing.
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