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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1878
Page
4
The Journal defends its long contest with the press, noting open debate and strong opinions. It reports fewer cancellations than expected, growing readership, and announces a reduced advance subscription price of $1.50 while urging friends to spread the paper’s name.
The Inter State Industrial Exposition of Chicago opens today and will run for six weeks, featuring market displays and stalls as oysters appear among the showcased wares.
A reunion for soldiers is announced at Cedarville with a cordial invitation to attend scheduled one week from today.
The report notes Rev E Nisbit D D will preach in the Baptist Church next Sabbath morning and evening at the usual hours. County Clerk Kleckner records twenty nine births and twelve deaths in the period ending Aug 31.
The regular meeting of Excelsior Lodge No 97 A F and A M takes place Thursday at 7 30 p m for business and work on the BA or BC degree Visiting brothers are cordial ly invited.
Mr. George Grove arrived home Sunday morning from a Europe trip and resumes his place at the Blue Front. Miss Anna Louise Cary, America's favorite Prima Donna, will give a concert in Rockford on Thursday evening September 19, assisted by several first-class Chicago artists.
Mr and Mrs Jnc G Baker of Galena Ill pass through en route to Mt Carroll for the Dixon Baptist Association meeting in session today. Mr and Mrs J R Harding of this city enjoy Washington DC society. Harding is a delegate to the Railway Mail Service Mutual Benevolent Association in session there today. Second Presbyterian Church ladies plan a tea and sociable this evening at J Brown Taylor residence on Union Street from 5 to 8. Democratic County Convention at Wettinger's Hall last Saturday nominating Andrew Hinds for Legislature Oneco Sheriff J Pierce Florence Coroner Jimmy Wilson Freeport.
Prof A A Griffith president of Northern Illinois College in Fulton is in the city for his damage suit commenced in June against Metzinger Gund and Crain. He appears well and optimistic about the college. On Thursday at St Mary's Church HW McWhikips and Emma E Bixler were united in marriage by Father Mangan and left for Webster City Iowa for their future home.
F D Boltoh of Florence threshed 118 bushels of wheat on under four acres and four bushels of seed. At a city council meeting on Saturday night, 33 liquor license petitions were granted, with bonds and fees. Total licenses now stand at 35, two fewer than last year.
The Northwestern Agricultural and Mechanical Association hosts its eighth annual fair in Dubuque starting Monday morning with season tickets courtesy of Secretary H. Hetherington. A highlight is the Wednesday horse trotting featuring Barns, while the renowned horse Rarus is billed as the world’s fastest with a record of 211814.
The suite known as the history cases brought by Kett and Co of Chicago to compel Carroll County residents to pay for copies of Past and Present of Carroll County has been moved to the circuit court on change of venue and will likely be tried next term. C. B. Smith represents plaintiffs, Hunter and Shaw for defendants.
On the street exhibition drew praise for Berkshire hogs bred from Mr. J.B. Currier’s herd. Currier has spent two years selecting from top northwest herds, noting mammoth size strength activity and easy keeping. His sale is set for Tuesday the 10th.
A grand reunion of Northwest veterans will be held in Amboy on Wednesday and Thursday next week. Union soldiers are invited and provided rations and quarters free for the two days. Activities include a sham battle battalion drill military drama inspection and various calls. Large preparations underway. a grand time is expected. All local soldiers should attend.
State Fair opens at the Driving Park in our city on Monday September 16. Citizens spare no effort for comfortable entertainment with top homes offered for visitors. Railroads agree to cheap rates and the management works to improve plays and sets, promising a better fair than last year.
Prominent Northwest amusement leader Mr McVicker and his company plan a Freeport visit during the State Fair week starting Monday Sept 16. The troupe will perform scenes including Suspicious Wife Your Life's in Danger and The Factory Girl with reserved seats sold at 3 and 15 cents. McVicker will appear each evening in one of his signature characters.
Son C. J. Fry of Chicago was in town Monday. Miss Calhoun of Marshall Iowa visits in the city with Mrs. M. Devore. Miss Currie Hood of Rockford visits friends here with Miss Lizzie Prentice. Miss F A Rosebrugh, grammar school principal, returned to the city Saturday. Mr. Chas L Currier of Chicago, secretary of the American Insurance Co., has been visiting relatives and friends for several days.
Great Union Band hosted an all star program at the Opera House last Monday for yellow fever sufferers in southern cities. Prof Griffith and Prof McCosh contributed recitations and a chorus performed. Proceeds totaled 129.35 with expenses donated. funds to Howard Association.
The Northern Illinois Horticultural Society invites nurserymen and fruit growers to contribute specimens for the State Fair exhibition. Each entry should include four to ten fruits, wrapped, labeled, and packed, shipped in care of L. K. Scofield, president, for display. The society aims to create one of the finest horticulture showcases in the state.
Freeport land office lists multiple transfers dated August 30 1878 including Jacob Best to H J Schuneman for 160 acres Harlem at 7200 dollars Silas Gage to Fred Bartlett 40 acres Winslow 1200 dollars P A Tisdel et al to J J Hewitt 208 acres Harlem 10000 W N Rhodes to W H Mitchell 4500 D B Bobb to McCannon 600 J E Mitchell to Rhodes 1000 I S Potter et al to J S Potter 700 D Bogenrief to L F Gross 750 T J Bowers to A Riefsnider 850 Lorenz Seuffert to Charles Meyer 80 acres Florence 4800 A B Tershey to J A Hershey 148 acres Ridott 4375 Hershey to Wm Hershey 123 acres Ridott 3625 C Tusing to Henry Kruse 40 acres Silver Creek 1800 C B Wright Adm to Mary Bunell 700 Abstracts of titles and loans offered by Taylor & Son.
The City Council met on Monday night with reports from city officers. The street department showed August expenses of 771.48 for labor and team hire. A cistern proposal on Vinegar Hill was voted down. The marshal was ordered to require tree trimming on principal streets. Adjournment set for Friday to discuss police matters.
The People vs. Frank Kelly et al for assault with deadly weapon. bond $500 each. People vs. Saml Briggs for assault and battery. guilty, fined $5 and costs. Estate of Edward Zaff deceased. report approved. Guardianship Buttler heirs. report approved. Estate of Peter Demmel. Margaret Demmel appointed administratrix. bond $26,000. Appraisers named. Aug 27: The People vs. Z Kline for nuisance. leave to file information. Aug 28: Estate of E Shockley. report approved. Estates of D Harlacher, J Iseley, J Deckwater, T Qorpin. various orders. Frances B Burchard will probated. J A Burchard sole executor without bond. Aug 31: Estate of Geo Studebaker. several small claims allowed. Estate of S Ruthrauff. B N Bradshaw claim allowed. Estate of Wm Thorp. Ruth M Thorp administrator. bond $25,000. Estate of Nelo Janssen. widow’s receipts filed.
A letter to J E L Shannon from ex Chief John J Lakin reports the death of Walter T James in Rockford on Friday. He was foreman of No 7 Hose Company and a former Rockford Fire Department president. He was buried Saturday with firemen honors, mourned by city fire crews and many friends from his Fourth of July visit.
Bert 1st 2878 records a marriage at the bride’s parents residence on Sunday. Rev John Giffen officiated uniting Cornelius Furst and Emma C Hover both of the city. Lewis DeWalt Moulton wedding noted in Rosita Colorado on July 7. Frank DeWalt of Rosita and Lida Moulton of Freeport referred to with no cards.
Weekly notice shows remaining unclaimed letters for week ending Sept 1 1878 in Freeport Illinois. Names include Boardman Dr Goodrich Will Buhl Lena Holgerson M Geo Boom Herman Siebrand Jacob Clarke Melvine Kehye Nellie Callat M Kinsman Wo Cat Robt A Marz CG Denike Win Minick Dena Green Elizabeth Osterhout George Fowler Cynthia Savory Geo A Fox H C Swartz Julia Flynn WC Smith Kate Gillie and others. Office hours listed as daily 1 00 to 7 00 p m with Sunday 8 00 to 12 00 noon and 1 00 to 4 00 5 00 p m plus holidays 8 00 to 9 00 a m noon half hour and 4 00 to 5 00 p m. Respondents must state advertised letter and date. Also promotions for Shawls and Dresses at KRIMBILL ROTZLER & Co.
The Fulton Illinois Board of Trustees chose Prof Allen A Griffith AM as president of Northern Illinois College after a long approval process. He plans a school of reading and oratory, plus extensive courses including preparatory, collegiate, scientific, elective, commercial work, with strong emphasis on voice culture and English critique.
Opened September 2d, the Nobbiest thing ever brought to this city from WALTOY. Call and examine them at once as the new Picadily suitings debut with a splash.
C G Sanpory announces a large stock of blank books miscellaneous school supplies stationers wedding stock legal blanks and frames at low prices. Cash sales only with no long terms or notes. Wholesale relations with Chicago suppliers and discounts for teachers ministers. Framing services and paper magazine subscriptions also offered. Call to inspect stock before buying. August 29, 1978.
A sizable stock of ready made clothing debuted today at ALTON's. The shop offers a broad range of garments for men and women, highlighting affordable staples and seasonal pieces for the local market. Local shoppers are invited to inspect the new inventory.
T L J Klapp of Freeport Carri Works opens September 2 at the Illinois State Fair with the largest display of carriages and top and open buggies and cutters ever at a fair in the United States. Prospective buyers urged to view early to secure reduced rates, with all work warranted first class.
The finest line of suitings ever brought west can be found at Wa. Walton's, offering a wide selection for discerning customers seeking quality fabrics and style.
Opened September 24 at No 97 Fry's Block Chambe lain's Corner selling full stock of books papers and periodicals with low prices. Offers latest newspapers subscriptions and orders from New York Philadelphia and Boston via Great Western Despatch. Also features English worsted guttings advertised and sold at low prices by Wa. Watror.
A newspaper notice advertises six pounds of good green Riot coffee for one dollar and five pounds of good roasted Rio coffee for one dollar, offered by Burrell Bros.
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