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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1881
Page
4
Saturday items from Freeport and Dakota Illinois note premiums offered by the Freeport Journal, church repairs, a mayoral election for October 25, and local property sales. Also reported are reunions, baptist sermons, marriages, a tribute to Rev J H More, trips by local men to Nevada, and a fatal railway accident with four teen boys found dead in a wreck near Round Grove.
An inquest into a fatal incident near Clifton found no blame on the railway or its employee. Passengers Herman John Garay William Grady and James Riley of Sterling plus Donaldson the coroner were notified. The report also lists German Methodist Conference appointees and a Mroeport Steam Engine Co. meeting with resolutions about resignation and thanks for chief engineer Joseph Edwards.
Dr M W Walton, longtime Ridott physician, left for London on Wednesday night to attend lectures and seek a rest from country practice. He plans visits to Paris and Berlin and will be gone for an extended period. Dr F C Winslow will attend to Walton's Ridott patients in his absence and ensure continuity of care.
A. M. S. Resolutions passed by John N DamS Lodge No 29 A U W mourn the death of brother T M Brubaker. The lodge extends condolences to his family, decrees mourning for 30 days, and asks a memory page be placed in minutes. A copy is sent to relatives and local newspapers. Committee: O Winatow I M Du Vone C N Gounon.
T. G. Martindale, Southwestern Passenger Agent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul, announced a new fast train to Sioux City. The service departs Freeport at 12 15 a.m. via Savanna and Dubuque, arriving Sioux City at 8 55 p.m., with elegant Pullman sleepers. The line operates high speed trains and serves major Northwest cities under the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul umbrella.
A farm community swindle unfolds as a traveler sells a patent wagon tongue for 250 dollars. A second impostor offers to buy a county patent right for 400 dollars, pays 10 to bind, then vanishes. The farmer loses about 240 dollars and faces debt collectors in a neighboring town.
A freight train collided with a Northwestern passenger at Walton Junction on Saturday morning. Station Agent John J. Flannigan of Fulton died, along with 13 year old Arthur Cuddy and others injured. Flannigan, a Freeport resident, had been recently appointed Sutton Agent at Fulton and was married to a daughter of Alderman Alexander J. McCoy. His funeral at St Marys Church in Freeport drew a large crowd.
Tuesday afternoon deaths report Ellen Preston consort of William Preston a former county clerk who died at N C Brays residence in her sovereignty year after a lingering consumption born in Cuya hogs Ohio came to Stephenson county thirty one years ago a steadfast believer in Jesus Christ. Katherine Mease consort of Jacob Mease died in this city October 5 in the 84th year born in Lebanon county Pa September 16 1798 married to Jacob Mease about fifty years since he died leaving six children five survive her benevolent to neighbors and family after forty years in this city many friends attended her funeral she endured a long illness with paralysis and declared her rest in heaven.
A lighthearted local notice from a small Freeport farmer bragging of a fifteen foot tall corn stalk measured at the office, joking about a boy on a tall horse reaching ears, with plans to write Governor Ludlow for a temperance cider mill and share corn juice as a cure, tone humorous and provincial.
Local society notes list visits and travels among residents with many names and places. Maj Timms, Dr McFatrich, Michael Lawyer, Rev Byers, Miss Fernberg, Hon Bailey and others are mentioned in trips to Chicago, Iowa, New Mexico, Philadelphia and Washington. The Freeport Methodist conference and district appointments are outlined, noting Rev K P Cleveland as new Presiding Elder and returns of L Meredith and WH L Marto to Freeport.
The Rev. J. H. More moves to West Avenue Church in Chicago, Rev. F. A. Harwood to Englewood, Rev. E. Mandeville remains as Presiding Elder at Rockford, and Rev. K. E. Sweet departs Warren for Amboy. Rev. Cyrus Kryder shifts to Oregon, Rev. J. M. Lynn to Hinckley, Rev. Cartwright to Matta, Rev. J. N. Alling to Fulton Street Church Chicago, Rev. Ifazestine to TaSalle and Jeri, with Rev. George S. Young assigned to Morris.
A fragmentary report notes W. M. Lied and Mr. Jones attempting a center blow by shooting. William claims he won the confrontation, contrasting claims of victory amid unclear details.
Fall grain sowing was light and crops are filling well. Diptheria plagues the area as schools delay opening and families suffer with several deaths. A wind storm hits Tuesday night. Burkhardt family faces multiple losses with deaths of Willie and Maggie from diphtheria and others ill. W.D. Van Gerpen’s store gains paint, Janeson Bros. handle the job. Eva Adama’s party precedes her departure for town. Florence school closes for three weeks, potatoes dug, and Potash farm activity noted. John Flanigan’s untimely death is mourned.
Bidott is lively as wagons load grain and cash transfers at Kerr Bros and Bab cock Bros. Goods move at Poffenberger's lumber yards. The town school under J Pickard of Lena and Ada Byera of Freeport prospers. A lightning-rod incident, temperance lecture, expositions, travel to Chicago, church pulpit changes, and a silverware donation show a tight community network with many named locals and donors.
Orangeville residents report mail schedule changes causing confusion with deliveries from Freeport on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Ferguson to preach in Bab cok's hall next Sunday evening. Several local residents change jobs move or visit including Wirt selling stock to Wohilford and Swartz purchasing fall goods in Chicago. Consistent updates on burials moves and travelers appear, with Henry Ritzman becoming a citizen and Rev Stump returning from Springfield after Grand Lodge visits.
A Buona Vista reader laments vague Freeport Journal notes citing a hall fund deficit while sharing farm humor and social events. The letter recalls a wood chopping bee led by Samuel Kalag, a John Snyder dance with fifteen couples and no intoxication, and travel mentions by Isaac Hoar and George Bolander. A misadventure near a wagon wheel ends with a horse ride home, and the writer questions hall funding and what the anticipated announcement and hall refer to, urging clarity.
Rain drenches Lenn and surrounding streets as rubber boots and umbrellas become essential. Alva Roo leaves tinsmith post for Burchard & Scott in Freeport. Oakes relocates to Lena. D M Wingate of Pennsylvania promotes writing school here with samples in the post office. A wedding unites Chus Bocko and Rampendahl at Lena German Lutheran Church amid rainy night. George Breen & Son buy J Gross furniture stock and take over business. Gross sells residence to Mr. Saladay, who plans move to Lena this fall. Ada Voll returns from Rockford to Lena as sidewalks appear new in front of 8 Snider’s and C Roushe’s businesses.
Fragmented reader text notes local town board improvements, a factory move by McCulloch Call Co, and a restaurant painting up its candy supply. Lena Literary secures Fry Concert Troupe for Opera Hall, while an excursion drew citizens from work. A local marriage query about Joe Lampert circulates.
A brief ad notes new crop teas from Japan at 68 cents per pound available at Bis Bro's. Maynard promotes savings on underwear with a full stock for men gents and children.
Mrs Theo Grove announces relocation of her dressmaking establishment to the Boston Dry Goods Store on Ny Stephenson street. She and Miss Minnie Sutter, now joined with the business, invite patrons to visit for fittings and garments, offering specialties in ladies wear.
Watros offers new season canned fruit and tables while Burrell Bros promotes early buys. Maynard opens with fall and winter stock. shop larger selection and lower prices. Formosa Oolong fragrance touted at Bunnent. Wheat and Southern white flour sold by sack or barrel. Finest brands featured.
An 1881 notice proclaims a special election in Freapo Third Ward with polls from 7 am to 7 pm to elect an Alderman Ti. J. Porter. Additional items advertise ladies cloaks, new goods at Warr Maynard, tobacco bargains, boots and spices, and a testimonial praising Parker's Ginger Tonic for money saving and health improvements.
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