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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1873
Page
5
The item notes Will Greeley withdrawal and winds in order, praises a Rockford fair and predicts a bountiful corn crop. It reports Senator Carpenter speaking in Warren on Sept 26, hints at Trumbull charging Grant, cites Sumner in Europe and Sumner’s European speech plans, and accuses others of misinformation as Maine and Vermont news flow in.
Miller and Saxby shipped a cay load of their blooded stock to Colorado to exhibit at the fair. There are few more enterprising dealers in blooded stock than Messrs M and S, and they are doing much to introduce improved stock in the West.
A. H. Rosenstiel, Esq. and his aides left Sunday night for the Ottawa State Fair where he serves as Vice President of the State Agricultural Board. He will be at fair headquarters during the event. J. B. Scott bought the Dexter Livery Stable from S. Miller at sixchange and Bridge streets, with Miller continuing to offer good horses and fine carriages for public use.
In town last week J W Clinton J M Adair and J W Newcomer called on us Their names spark chatter over the J box A Florence kerosene fire nearly burned a woman While a hummingbird escaped a spider’s web reporters note a cobweb strength Stoughton’s prayer meetings draw street talk Mr Lemon buys Buackman agency and returns to insurance leadership with trusted ties and plans to run a general agency locally
Tuesday of last week marked the Brewster House reopening anniversary under Gates and Burton. Skeptics predicted closure but the house thrived with liberal patronage and strong traveler's reputation. Railroad men and local leaders gifted a gold chain valued at about 150 dollars, presented by Mayor Cronkrite. Gates received the surprise and wears the gift with pride.
The Freeport event runs September 24 to 27 with 2500 in prizes and broad competition. Ground improvements include a floral display and a large zoology exhibit featuring birds and animals of Northern Illinois. A military encampment and band will accompany the fair with ample dining on site.
The Drummer Boy will be given in the Opera House four evenings commencing Wednesday night. It will be staged in the very best manner with Prof Robinsons celebrated London Cornet Band providing the music. It promises to be a rare and intensely interesting entertainment. See programme.
The office will issue Daily Fars Jourdal starting next Tuesday morning for four days. It will be a large 24 column paper with a full Fair report telegraphic dispatches and miscellaneous matter. Advertisers should submit their favors early.
Quy announces annual fair to be staged in the city starting Tuesday. Officials urge citizens to rally early and contribute to a grand success worthy of the community.
Notice asks individuals owing for the Freeport Journal subscriptions to pay promptly. Pay by mail or visit the office to settle amounts due.
A report from J A Brenneman records a vote on an excursion to Rock Island last week. Bulletin requests copies. Mrs Smythe and her family returned Friday from a visit begun June 19, enjoying a splendid time and warm greetings, particularly from Mr S who remains in bachelor’s hall.
The New York Herald sides with opposing views toward Greeley, calling him in decline and advancing a cautious pace toward policy changes. The piece argues the Herald’s stance reflects broader public sentiment and hints at upcoming weeks of political realignment.
A letter from an elderly Freeport resident criticizes the city for not enforcing any sidewalk ordinance. The writer laments dangerous, poorly maintained pavements and urges officials or property owners to repair or replace walks, even suggesting selling out to someone who can enforce better sidewalk standards. The piece calls for action and accountability from city leaders.
Last Tuesday night between eleven and twelve a stranger forced entry at Mr A J Pomeroy's residence behind the Opera House demanding the $2000 he left there. Clerk Kline was threatened with a knife, Policeman Mannion was wounded in the arm as officers arrived, and the intruder fled. The suspect, Clark, who lives two miles north, is described as deranged after recent bad speculation and is to be confined to prevent further acts.
Gen S D Atkins will speak in Lancaster before the Grant and Wilson Club on Saturday September 28 1873 at Pleasant View Schoolhouse. The meeting will organize with the election of officers and all are invited to hear a discussion of the political issues of the day.
The Freeport procession dubbed the Democratic Greeley funeral lasted six minutes with 39 wagons and 47 horsemen led by Major Sawyer. Most participants were youths, children, and women, with only 84 voters in wagons and 26 in the mounted brigade, a result the writer calls a sickening spectacle after four weeks of effort.
Barnum's great show drew a large audience last week with the largest circus tents yet, seating 12 000. The sea lions giraffe and rhinoceros attracted attention, and Dan Castello's circus received praise for quality and management with performers Monte Verde James Melville and sons Willson Lazelle Minnie Marks and agent Thomas commended for favors.
A Tuesday incident reports activists burning campaign materials prepared for a Democratic victory in North Carolina. A Grant man assisted in the act, highlighting political tensions and the use of symbolic destruction in a partisan context.
The circuit court in this city last week heard the case of Huldah Stover against Henry Wales Jr for slander. A verdict of 220 dollars was returned for the plaintiff. Both parties are said to reside in Weet Point.
A hostile account notes 10 000 absent voters and frantic efforts to stage a Greeley meeting. It accuses organizers of a Sumner appearance hoax though he is in Europe. The piece describes Creoleyites at headquarters and a rehearsed procession plan.
A speech by Hoy Burchard drew a large audience at the schoolhouse with about three hundred attendees. Jacob Fisher presided, and the speaker argued for Grant and Wilson, praising Gen. Grant as a good general and honest administer, while criticizing opponents and political rhetoric of the day.
The Cedarville fair announcement outlines a fair dinner and community event, clarifying no county fair rivalry is intended. It lists department submissions including grain cereals fruits textiles natural history and flower arts livestock and miscellaneous items with a schedule from morning judging to 4 pm reporting.
An effort is underway to mobilize every Democrat in the LYth Congressional District to attend a meeting here. Organizers emphasize party unity and activist participation to boost turnout and engagement across local communities.
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