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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1873
Page
4
Local notices push advertising for print services as summer ends and cooler weather approaches. August rain affected prairie chicken crops while events at the Opera House feature Matilda Fletcher. community updates include church, college, and business moves, plus several burglaries and security notes.
Executives of Stephenson County Agricultural Society plan premiums for horses and roadsters at the coming fair with enlargements to exhibitor spaces and a goal of securing three military companies and a speaker. A large bird and animal display is promised and community aid urged. Dolly Varden conventions in Freeport nominate James Dinsmore for Congress, Shannon passed over, Goddard for Board of Equalization, Naramore for State Senate, Cronkrite and Stahl for Legislature. Reverend G M Jenks of Centerville and Apple River counties dies by suicide after temporary mental disturbance. he was a Presbyterian pastor noted for ability and appearance.
Matilda Fletcher will address Freeport residents on Tuesday evening about Grant and his Introducers. C W Frome near Sacramento shows 100 pounds of opium from one acre of poppies. Sugar Factory run tests please Case Bunn visited. they own with Rosenstiel. L K Scofield returns from Wisconsin tour. Oregon politician George P Jacobs nominated for State Senator. I Rice and C Dement for Representatives. Freeport schools opened with 1115 students. Corn crop survives frost risk. some soft ears remain. William Schaffer of New York, once Chicago resident, drowns at Jersey City hotel after fire loss. Burglars loot Mr Furst on Pleasant Street. attempted break awakened by noise. suggest sending lead next time.
G L Wiley delivers address to Sunday School Scholars and IL Linebarger speaks to Sunday School Workers. H Crews and AM Junes, secretary of the Union Agricultural Society, thank Warren for a complimentary to the Annual Fair September 17 to 20. News notes departures of nineteen youths from Freeport to schools and colleges in two weeks amid local chatter.
A deadly carriage crash near Mr. H. Goodrich's in Loran wounded Mrs. L. White, who died after hours of unconsciousness. Dr. White, a former U.S. Marshal and Van Buren mayor, survives, while Mrs. Goodrich and a boy among others were injured. Funeral in Polo followed, leaving a bereaved husband and family.
Matilda Fletcher will deliver an address at Wilcoxon Opera House on Tuesday evening September 10. Shewill speak on Grant and his Troducers with a call to turnout and an inclusive invitation to ladies.
Coroner's jury in Fulton, Iowa, investigates the death of Clark Wells. The inquest reveals Wells, 28 to 30, was intoxicated and had recently worked for the Western Union Railroad. He was found killed by being run over on the track at night after departing the depot on August 20th, 1872. Witnesses place him at a boarding house, a saloon, and near the depot in the hours before death.
Last Saturday Thomas Goodhue delivered a Greeley speech at Bob Town. Captain Crane stopped by and both his buggies were vandalized at widow Ault's tavern. A third buggy belonging to a young man was damaged too. The acts were brutal and sparked calls to drive the perpetrator from society. The damage totaled at least fifty dollars.
The Seventh Annual Sabbath School workers convention met August 27 28 at Salem Evangelical Church Freeport. President J R Lemon led sessions with officers named including W J Van Eman and W A Stevens. Committees on organization and township vice presidents were appointed and delegates chosen for the next State Convention in Springfield. Discussions covered field harvest seeds sowers and personal holiness amid reports of about 90 schools active during the year.
Fragmentary report notes a Sunday gathering by CROTC members including Portrayea Scott Turneaure Pease Hereby Revs Crews Byers Bios and Peck. Attendees sang to good music and a vote favored a Freeport hospital aid for Salem church meditations. The sessions aimed for goodwill and communal work.
The Kent Sunday School Convention met at the Lutheran Church with strong attendance despite poor morning roads. Both old and new schools reported prosperity and active programs. Rev Beidler Lemon Wy and others spoke. Mr Pomeroy and Mr Moist provided music. the session closed with benediction.
The Sunday School Convention at Loran, Evangel Lutheran Church, was largely attended by town and adjoining residents. The event opened at 1 pm with devotional exerg and reports from schools. Afternoon sessions covered The Seed and its protection, with various questions discussed. attendees seemed benefited by the gathering.
The Winnebago County Fair runs in Rockford from September 10 to 11 with Robert Collyer delivering the address. Attractions include a grand Baby Show as preparations aim to surpass all prior Rockford fairs, widely praised as among the best in the state.
A large audience enjoyed The Drunkard performed by the home company at Wilcoxon House on Monday night. Cast members Mellinger Taggart John Shaffer Miss Hay and Pattison received frequent applause for fine performances. The show boosted funds for the Young American Band.
The September term of the Circuit Court begins with Judge Browding presiding. Docket includes 63 criminal cases, 509 law cases, and about 20 circuit cases. A rape case is listed among the criminal matters. The Thompson murder at the Western Union depot on the day of January will also be heard, but trial dates are not yet set.
Hoover, a stranger from Millwaukee, attempted to zet a moving train at the depot Monday night. He slipped and fell, injuring his right arm severely. Dr. McKim amputated below the elbow, but the patient is reported out of danger.
A Pittsburg Tribune reading notes thirty one subscribers in Hartford county Kansas vote for Grant. The item suggests the Tribune is influencing public opinion and urging support for the candidate.
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