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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1878
Page
4
Delinquent subscriptions urged as harvest ends and grain moves. Local events include a $10,000 jail appropriation, 25 births, 6 deaths, and visits by state officials. Yellow fever havoc in the South dominates, with high mortality and disrupted business as politics fade from concern.
A tearing robbery occurred in Baileyville last Wednesday while Mr 8 H Knapp and family were at the State Fair. Unknown thieves entered the residence and stole goods valued at 80 and 812 in cash. No clues have been found. Several notable figures attended the fair, including Gen J C Smith and others. The Northern Illinois Horticultural Society won 1st premium for fruit display, with I K Scofield earning credit for the exhibit. Premium awarded is 50 dollars to the society.
wagon and carriage makers and blacksmiths relocate to Tarbox built premises on Bridge near Chicago street next week. They advertise wagon buggy carriage and horse shoeing services with first class work warranted to satisfy customers. Call for work in their line.
Miss Florence Knapp of Racine visits in the city hosted by Miss Kittie Rowell. Beloit couple Mr. and Mrs. Jas W Carey visit. Racine pair Mr. and Mrs. D A Olin and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wild attend the State Fair. Major R M A Hawk, with wife, attends the Fair and heads to Congress. Others travel to Roches ter Ann Arbor Rochelle Lena Des Moines Ottawa Kansas City Jacksonville Chicago and Rockford with relatives and friends.
At the election held at the fair grounds on Wednesday the State Board of Agriculture selected officers for 1879 80. President J J Scott of Champaign named. vice presidents include Lewis Ellsworth and N D Kinnery from Chicago and John Reynolds from Chicago. Other officers listed include Geo Haskell Rockford J J Moore Polo Samuel Dysart Joliet Charles Snead Joliet Emory Cobb Kankakee D W Wittum Canton Samuel Douglas Beaty Tabula Epler Tabula W M Smith Lexington J J Voorhees Ettingham E J Bishop Ettingham B Pullen Centralia M T Stookey Belleville Jas M Washburn Albion Landrigan Albion.
The State Fair succeeded in exhibits but receipts lagged by about $2,000, with earnings $10,000 less than last year, though two years combined show no deficit. Severe Thursday storms damaged the Floral Trail tent, and Friday attendance was minimal. Chicago may host next year’s fair. Also, Freeport Fire Department officials met to plan a union charity event at Hettinger’s Hall on Sept 26, with general arrangements and ticket details laid out.
Members of Col Stephenson Steam Tire Engine Co No 2 will report in full uniform at the quarters on Thursday Sept 26 at 1 oclock p.m. prompt. J BE L Suannon Foreman.
The Mt. Carroll community mourns the sudden death of Hon. Joseph F. Chapman on September 13 1878. A large funeral followed by a public meeting at the Court House adopted resolutions praising his legislative public service and family virtues and extending sympathy to his bereaved relatives.
Money to loan on farming lands from 1 000 to 50 000 balboas. Terms from one to five years. For details contact G A Conny in Freeport.
The State Fair featured a crowded farm equipment exhibit led by Messrs. WG and W Barnes who displayed Triumph and Invincible Corn Cultivators, Fanning Mills, Shellers, Hay gear, and the Buckeye Self-Binder. They won three silver medals, one diploma, and a special mention, the bulk of the premiums.
The 1878 Teachers Institute will convene at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dakota at 10 a.m. on Tuesday Oct 15 for four days with classes in teaching methods and exams across branches. Noted instructors include E L Wells and S M Etter. local officials host, with free entertainment by Dakota citizens.
Wm. Warton advertises the largest aid and cheapest stock of new fall dry goods carpets and clothing at 104 and 106 Stephenson Street. Shoppers are urged to save money on the expanded assortment and prices.
The Crown Jewel heater brand holds the best record among local heating devices, asserting superior reliability. Buyers are urged to consider this standout option over others on the market.
Mr C G Sanborn announces Gody s Lady s Book reduced from 3 to 2 making it the cheapest ladies magazine. Staples include cloaks beaver price 8 50 shawls waterproofs and circ ulars with guaranteed lowest prices. Bartlett s at 757 Stephenson St touts heating and cooking goods and Mystic Waterproof garments from W Walton.
The notice promotes Seeley and Read Ladies and Gent's neck wear and a 75 acre farm for sale one mile north and half a mile west of Van Brocklin's with a good house barn spring and orchard five acres of timber terms easy prospectus. It also markets the Crown Jewel stove at Rexy store room in Lena Illinois and mentions other commercial notes including hog powder coffee prices and an upcoming Freeport Fire Department reunion and annual review.
Antoine Chiris in Grasse extracts delicate perfume from rare flowers for King’s Vegetable Ambrosia. The fragrant essence is shipped to American manufacturers, with Emmert & Burrell listing it at 25-2W.
Dixon city papers report Rock River University starting the fall term on September sixteen with preparatory and Ry sh branches, Commercial courses, and departments including music. Tuition refunds offered if satisfaction not given, with possible reduced tuition. Address A M Hanney, president. Crown Jewel advertisement notes Baker market slogan.
The item notes new cloaks by Seeley and Read and mentions Edison celebrated as a genius with many patents. It also covers Rock River University at Dixon starting fall term 1878, highlighting improvements, staff from university normal graduates, and a stronger focus on higher education.
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