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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1881
Page
2
The JOURNAL announces its weekly circulation to homes and firesides of new subscribers. It pledges continual general and local news coverage from around the world and the surrounding region. The paper hopes to become the best in northwestern Illinois and a welcome visitor in every home.
Sitting Bull was moved from Fort Yates to Fort Randall on the 10th by orders from Washington. He resisted, threatened a mass escape, and vowed to rally warriors to attack whites and burn government posts, while soldiers bound him and prepared him aboard the steamer Gen. Sherman. The incident sparked tribal dissatisfaction and fears of further trouble among settlers.
Sunday at Washington jail sergeant Mason fired through a cell window as Guiteau leaned in. The captain claimed accidental malady influenced his judgment, Mason was arrested, and Guiteau crouched in fear while keepers worry about Mason’s discipline and the impact on the guard detail.
Atkins confesses he possessed stolen property claiming a dead man who his quote says gave it to him. The dead man reportedly stated he was never a partner before his death, and Atkins cites a proverb about the silence of the dead.
Bloomington last week hosted a grand reunion of about forty thousand veterans. A reenactment of the Fort Donelson capture featured Gen. Grant, who spoke briefly on unity and honoring the flag. Gov. Cullom delivered a ten minute address, with additional speeches. no major incidents aside from a powder burn suffered by Harry Karcher of this city during a mock battle.
Articles of incorporation reveal plans for a main line from Chicago toward Fox River and Freeport with branches to Sycamore Rockford Joliet Ottawa La Salle Peru and the Mississippi River. Capital stock listed at 10 000 000 with directors Geo Bowen Elgin Pierdar Ward Geneva Nolmes Miller Aurora and others.
Subscribers paying one year in advance gain entitlement to the premium TJ Horse Book. For example, a $1.00 payment covering from January to September 1 next year secures the book. Some subscribers paid only a few months in advance thought they qualified, so the explanation is provided.
Washington letter describes the dramatic removal of President Hayes from the White House amid extreme heat and malaria. A specialized bed car and sweating preparations were used, with a silent crowd and strict security. The piece laments the nation’s condition, praises prayer, warns of political corruption, and calls for national repentance.
A Cedar Rapids letter assesses Iowa crops, noting wheat under five bushels per acre, oats about twenty five, barley light, corn at about two fifths of last year, late potatoes failing, flax variable, and overall drought hurt yields while hogs and cattle move to market. Rainfall insufficient to aid fall pasturage.
At the meeting of the Fourth Quarterly Conference of the First M E Church of Freeport Illinois a unanimous resolution asked the bishop and cabinet to return Rev L Meredith to this charge for the coming year. Meredith is praised as a zealous Christian and able preacher who has endeared himself to all in the community after a short stay.
The Baltimore Gazette reflects on Garfields death and the looming succession. It notes the Vice President faces a painful path if called to office, with anxieties about duties and inevitable challenges before resignation. The piece emphasizes continued business and progress amid mourning.
Rev L E H Mitchell of Portage Wisconsin presents a funeral sermon for John H Addams at Cedarville praising his honesty generosity and devout faith. The tribute lauds his sterling character including truthfulness temperance in business and habitual kindness to others while noting his influence in public life and the deep community grief at his loss.
An account reflects on the loss of a respected figure, praising his genial spirit, selfless leadership, and devotion to public service. It laments the sorrow of his family and community while urging others to emulate his virtue and sustain his memory through noble lives and lasting monuments.
Dr L A Mease died at his residence after a lingering illness. Born September 26 1820 in Union County Pennsylvania he trained in medicine across Rush Medical College 1851 and Jefferson College 1856 before settling in Stephenson County where he practiced for over thirty five years. Survived by wife and three children his death prompted unanimous resolutions by the Stephenson County Society of Physicians and Surgeons praising his surgical skill judgement and dedication. The committee Buckley Hance and Stoskopr conveyed sympathy to the bereaved family.
At Mrs Margarette Kramer's Freeport residence on September 7 1881 her youngest daughter Linnie married Chas M Schofield of Freeport Guests mostly relatives attended and gifts ranged from linen napkins silver spoons a crystal water pitcher to damask table cloth and carved silver napkin rings Listed donors included Rev Crissman Mrs Margarette Kramer C Hill Galloway Snooks McCormick Furst Chapman Galloway Wetzel Buckley Snooks Henderson Galloway Peter Kramer VanHorn and others reflecting a local social gathering and generosity with a detailed presents list continued beyond the excerpt.
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