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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1881
Page
4
The item lists tariff of local notices from Freeport Illinois including book premiums, society meetings, burglaries, church events, a stockholder meeting, and charitable efforts. It notes a theater entertainment at Pecatonica, a Pullman sleeper plan, a bank failure correction, and city council activity with a new alderman sworn in.
A city council hears an anti lounging ordinance proposal and the city attorney is to draft it. A moral sermon on work condemns idlers, urging labor as happiness. A Carrollton Ma story recalls Franklin Brollier missing during Bull Run, later returning and remarrying the widowed Mary Roller after sending $1,000.
Col O M Brosco of the 3d Regiment I N G issues an order for target practice in each company before November 30 1881. We hope Company C will make a good score yet protest practice so late in the season. Col Brazee not to blame. blame lies with others. A call for more thoughtfulness in militia target practice management.
Report from Chicago describes the Fat Stock Show at the Exposition building featuring two noted steers from Freeport. The first, Freeport, a 1,633-pound grade short horn by 1.8 Zartman, age 10 days, and the second, Stephenson, a 2,120-pound grade short horn by Stephen son, age 1,607 days, are among the largest on display. Attendees include D. H. Sunderland and other notable judges and figures in the fat stock community.
Several burglaries occurred in Freeport on Tuesday evening. Edward Hall lost a watch knife and a new hat. at Q Voight’s residence thieves fled with pantaloons and about $15. Dr Stearn’s house yielded no booty. Ed Warner’s place was diverted by dogs. Police are scarce and residents fear further thefts. citizens hope for a decisive arrest.
A group of Freeport ministers ask businesses to close or suspend from 10 am to 2 pm on the upcoming National Thanksgiving Day November 24. The letter lists several pastors and churches urging observance and attendance at services, noting benefits to happiness and the community.
The Freeport Hose Company issues a challenge to the Oregon company to race hub to hub between two hundred and five hundred dollars per side on Thanksgiving Day at a halfway point from Oregon. The race will follow the same rules as the September 20 tournament. Acceptance due by November 12 with stakes placed at a local First National Bank before November 15.
The Freeport article chronicles a shift from stagnant early efforts to a vigorous manufacturing surge. It highlights Barnes Manufacturing Co and W.G. & W. Barnes planning expansion, adding two stories and doubling output, with 75 workers now and more to come. The piece cites other firms rising, signaling a broader industrial revival for the inland city.
The Lafayette Courrier praises Frank Hatton of the Burlington Mawkeye as a first class business man and capable journalist. The piece credits his appointment to the Postmaster General and President Arthur for selecting brains and business acumen to govern Washington with national impact.
Germania Society of Freeport to hold a grand fair and festival at Germania Hall December 6 to 9 1881 with admission one dollar per ticket offering weeklong access and chances at numerous prizes including a eight day clock coffee set silverware tableware and furniture. Also mentions travel to Seward Nebraska and local agricultural info and railroad notes.
The report notes river railroad land in Nebraska county available to actual settlers on reasonable terms and long payments. Captain Robert T. Cooper, former Stephenson County treasurer, runs a flouring mill near Seward, recently elected Seward County treasurer on the Republican ticket. The piece mentions prairie fires, local volunteers from Stephenson County, a brick kiln in Seward burning brick with prairie hay, scarce wood, and soft coal at nine dollars a ton. It also recounts a brief visit with J R Perkins of Wreeport Lingols and remarks on Lingols as a thriving West city with 17,000 inhabitants and growing business.
Obituaries note Charles F. Kilipstein dying at his daughter’s home aged 70, after twenty one years in the county. C J Conaly of McConnell’s Grove dies after weeks of illness from gall duct blockage to liver abscess. Anna C Braithwaite, born 1818 in York State, dies in Freeport Illinois aged 63, funeral and church note, daughter Emma thanks friends. Harriet H Haughey, born 1827, dies November 6 1881, funeral in Freeport with church officials, praised for Christian faith.
Community notes list Hon C J Fry, Misa Lens Krobn, Miss Louise Taylor visiting Chicago. Peter Murphy and D H Sunderland in Chicago. Rev D B Byers back from New Mexico. W Brawley and Jesse Burchard visiting Freeport and Dakota. Tom Coskrel joins Cecil Bentley in northern Wisconsin hunting. C L Shaffer back from Colorado considering relocation. L L Munn to Rockford for Masonic banquet. J Weber Adams back from Colorado. John R Lemon visiting Freeport from Storm Lake banking. R M A Hawk and J M Hunter return from Pacific coast. UW C Barnhard in Freeport for a week. J I Stearns resigns from Western Union. A W Ervin of Shannon Express visits. Captain B D Kirk in Freeport. Rufus Kirk prospering in cattle business.
The editor notes snowflakes on Nov 3 while farmers toil, with corn down and cribs filled, fields readying for fall plowing. Local youths visit Win Parriott’s stable and paint a horse to resemble a Nebraska, and John Hesera’s wagon box is striped in style. Hoev. Duumyor builds an eighty foot wind mill near the pump connected by a tumbling rod.
Letter to the editor notes corn to husk remains strong for huskers. Obituaries include Little Lydia Guinter buried last Sunday and Ira Lambert son of George Lambert died last Tuesday of diphtheria. Perry Mc Kibben is home from Cordova Illinois. Eugene Gincrick of Beloit visits, Sam Butter field of Mt. Morris visits. Young folks discuss forming a literary society. Charley Fisher teaches school south of Freeport.
From Woortville readers report changing weather hindering corn husking and pranks such as an extra wagon bed placed on Gurberichs car and road fencing. Diptheria cases shrink with two mild new infections. The Woodville band reportedly celebrated with a keg and cigars after a recent outing. A November 1 marriage at Lena linked Andrew Bechtel of McConnelly Grove to Laura Reeser of New Pennsylvania.
From Huens Vista 3 the Editor of the Freeport Republican. The blue of heaven smiles on us as corn husking nears completion and crops are good. Mary Kniss returns from Ogle County and reports pleasant visits and crops as good as here. Frederic Bolender returns from Pennsylvania noting very dry weather and farmers not yet sowing Fall grain. County Superintendent visits are pleasant and profitable. Most voters wish Mr. Krape continued in office. An incident occurs where a buggy wheel is swapped during dinner. Old Buena Vista landmarks have reformed.
From Ridoto to the Freeport Republican the weekly village letter reports missing issue due to winter prep. Eva Smith from Dakota visited her mother. Alma Betson returned to Winnebago. Farmers prepare bird cages, and Mrs Culbey from Baileyville visits relatives and plans a Wisconsin trip. Mary Krukenberg returns from Pecatonica for a short stay. The Ridott temperance society closes. a new society is organized at the church with officers J A Kerr president Oliver Waters vice president Roma Byrnes secretary George Milton treasurer Delbert John chaplain Rev Ferguson assistant. Mr Lewis B Canfield and wife depart for Iowa. Merchants join corn field husking. Schoville to preach Sunday at 10:30.
From Orangeville to the editor of the Preport Republicans News the writer laments rain and mud, notes longer evenings, and forecasts frost and snow. It mentions upcoming protracted meetings by Evangelicals and quarterly meetings by Lutheran, Methodist, and A B congregations, with young people kept occupied. A local youth, David Runekle, has left for school amid a lighthearted surprise from peers.
A garbled paragraph lists several local names and small events. Mentions Mr Mugser, Daniel Deh Swarts & Deal's clerk, and Mr Deal with a smile, plus references to a funeral and a trip to ORtendo among eastern friends. Details are unclear and partly unreadable.
The New York Weekly Express announces premium offers to subscribers. It promotes its broad reach and long-standing Publishers’ reputation, citing the 1885 established weekly and the Evening Express affiliation.
Local notice announces Seeley Shea opening a cloaks and dolmans shop with a closing out sale. Stock is described as best value and guaranteed fit and quality for the money. Reductions apply over the next sixty days to close out inventory at 24074 Mas. B. E, Vosr, Agea.
An advertisement lists goods and services including dry goods, pets, oil cloths and clothing at 19 106 Stephenson St Wat. Warren. It notes accepting horses in payment at John Hea's Sewing Machine Store near the new Post Office, effective for thirty days, plus offerings of photographs at McHenry's Gallery and Japan tea at Bow Brothers.
Hardware store advertisement touts the largest assortment in the market at 244 BurcHard and S004.
A jumble of 19th century shop notices touts Ladies and Children's Nerf Underwear from Seeley & Rea, new season Fruita and Burre, Formosa Oolong from Bunnena, and bargains at the Fair and Bargain Store. It promotes Walter wheat, Minnesota Flour, Old Rolls Re-set wringers, Parker's Ginger for vitality, tobacco at 60 cents per pound, Boots Shoes from Stayer &, and pure cider vinegar and spices from Bukiens Bros.
A distressed account describes nearly six years of illness from kidney and other disorders. After exhausting doctors and prescriptions, Parker's Ginger Sonic is credited with restoring some health and financial relief. The narrator notes a year of steady care from a local source and the regained ability to save a small amount.
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