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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1881
Page
4
The Freeport Journal advertises a premium treatise on the horse titled Treatise on the Horse. It offers to give away hundreds of copies to subscribers who pay for one year in advance.
Mrs Mitchell visits relatives in Michigan while local notices report Dr Corwin in Racine, Ladies Christian Temperance Union plans, steamer Leipzig cabbage import, Illinois Central excursion to Ackley Town. weddings, officer elections, and notable local social events are noted alongside remarks from editor John Reed and old Freeport residents celebrating a golden wedding and a wedding.
A reader warns of continued smallpox cases in Rockford and Chicago and urges joint action by City and County to establish a dedicated hospital for isolation and treatment to prevent a winter surge. The letter presses authorities to act promptly.
At the twenty fifth annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Illinois in Chicago on Tuesday Loyal L Munn Maq of Chicago was elevated to Grand Commander. Munn is overwhelmed by the honor and is expected to fulfill the duties with diligence and benefit to the order.
Capt. WG Barnes of W G & W Haynes visited Canton Ohio last week and contracted for a large stock of farm machinery from C Auliman & Co the world’s largest implement manufacturers. The Menare Barnes intend to push their business more vigorously in the coming year as the firm grows more lively each year.
A series of timetable updates were issued for the Minois Central Rail Road starting last Monday. Western bound passenger and La Salle accommodation times were adjusted, with early departures moved forward to accommodate competing routes. The Dubuque togo run was shortened to improve competition with nearby lines.
Obituary notes W. P. Emumert a prominent and energetic manufacturer who led a building of Manufacturers tylud for many years. The text records his impact on local industry and suggests a long, active career ending in retirement.
The old Presbyterian Church building, recently used by Mr. D. C. Stover, will be cleared of large machinery and altered internally to suit Mr. Emmert's operations. The site will become a convenient and accessible location after changes are completed.
On Thursday Dr Powell of Chicago assisted by Dr Thompson of Cedarville removed a stone from Mr John Thompson's bladder in a difficult operation. The procedure was witnessed by a long list of doctors and the surgeons were entertained by Mrs Dr Thompson of Cedarville. The Chicago Daily Herald praises Mr Potter and Mr Donahue for their coverage and notes Donohue's connections with Chicago Zines and Freeport reporting.
Last Tuesday in Florence township Mr J M Bechtel offered ninety cents a bushel for potatoes and joked about their value this year. Giles Turncauer husked corn and hauled sixty bushels per acre in a good yield. Fenno D Bolton builds a wagon house and corn crib while boasting of a magnificent corn crop. Reports from farmers indicate Stephenson County corn is up to average with high prices pleasing growers.
An old-time Missouri peppered with a whisky finding at a farmer’s drive-well sparks a land rush with values rising to 100000 dollars per acre. A steamer wreck explains a riverbed dry spell, while a Peoria Journal call urges planting black walnuts for timber. Prohibition advances despite pockets of opposition and a strong statewide majority.
A Sterling Illinois family reports Walter Kauffman left home for St Louis to work and was abducted by a stranger on the 10th. He was struck on the head, gagged, and taken by wagon into woods after which he died of brain fever. The assailants stole Sigwald watch and $85 before abandoning him. His parents reside in Sterling and are highly regarded.
The Forreston Herald notes a typographical joke involving Hughes and Frank about a trip to the Atlantic versus Pacific coasts. The Jerald editor argues the error spoiled the joke while Hughes is called a cold water man and Mt. Carroll accused of being a Heenae town.
The St. Mary's Catholic Fair has run nightly this week at Mettingers Hall. Attendees report a jolly, money-raising event with minimal expense, despite stormy weather. Tonight, Saturday, marks the fair's final night and we urge everyone to attend.
On October 12, 1881, John K. Mouse died aged 81 years 6 months 20 days. A Pennsylvania native who settled in Freeport around 1848, he opened a jewelry shop as a watchmaker, later moving to a large farm in Loran township. A well educated, honorable man, he was missed by acquaintances after retiring from town life.
The text lauds the Freeport omnibus line for consistent service to train departures and arrivals with bus and baggage wagon ready at all hours. It notes the line’s reliability compared with routine expectations, praising Crane and Schrader for careful management likened to the Court House clock and urging continued patronage and praise.
In Chicago Mr C W Mc Cluer of Culver Page Hoyne & Co showed several type setting machines, notably the Kastenbein from Germany. A keyboardlike operator produces a continuous stream of type. forty thousand characters daily beats the old six thousand. Though costly due to patent, the simple construction promises broad use in book work and eventually newspapers.
Alfred N Wise resigns as President of the Second National Bank. Michael Lawyer, an longtime director and stockholder from Stephenson county, is elected president. The board and old cashier J Brown Taylor back his steady leadership to retain customers and grow the bank.
The Amity Society staged a Tuesday evening fair at the Opera House described as the most successful amateur entertainment in the town. A supper served between eight and eight featured generous patronage. The Farce Don Parle Francais impressed with Mr Spriggins portrayed by Mr C H Seeley and Mrs Spriggina by Mira Etta Purinson, with Ada Noytoo and Gertrude De- among others delivering lively parts.
A student group performed plays including Walt Men Rattan and Miss Maloney in a panto titled Misa Maloney and the Chinese Question Mrs. A W Ford recounted the tale of Miss Maloney’s Chinese difficulties while the show drew applause and earned $400 for the city’s poor.
Personal mentions record Lena postmaster C F Houser in Freeport, Jacob Krohn in Chicago, James I Neff in Chicago on legal business, Bert and Mrs Swanzey visiting from Turner Junction, J W Henney at a carriage makers convention in Cincinnati, and others visiting or returning from Chicago New York State Jacksonville Scribner Grundy Centre and Grand Rapids. Sheriff Wim Stewart and wife enjoy Chicago sights. J J Wade inspects rail sewerage work.
From Dakota to the Freeport Republican the notice notes many corn huskers sought in the area. Diphtheria patients are recovering and schools are in session with Prof. Clifford Musser as principal and Miss Lewis as assistant. It is reported Henry Schoweitzer married after moving to Pennsylvania while Mr. Joseph Muffly of Des Moines visits his sister, Mrs. Morris.
From Ridout to the Editor of the Freeport Republican reports heavy rains causing muddy roads. Farmers husking corn. Willie Wittier ill under Dr Bride care. Rev Wendle to preach next Sunday. Temperance meeting next Thursday to elect officers at the church. Simon Johnson bought a new organ. daughter taking music from Lida Waters. Ellie Askey to move to Ridott. Frank Askey stays on farm. Moorehouse sold to Joe Deaner. moving in about two weeks. Dean family in Chicago exposition this week. Several local marriages last Spring. Rev Scoville to preach next Sunday at hall. Sunday school attendance not improving. threatens breaking up without more interest. Delbert Burdick arrived.
In Branport, Amelia Kailey, six years nine months, died on the 27th after a three day illness. The town offers sympathy to John Kailey’s family as the community notes a recent wedding couple, John Hesser and Ada Smith, on October 20. A modest wedding reception followed with gifts listed from friends.
Snyder and Minnie Smith lead a list of household items including a looking glass a glass bread plate a pickle dish a pair of towels and butter dishes attributed to J Smith P Z Smith and Elie Smith with Annie Smith among the names.
Florence notes a light week with pota toes scarce and farmers husking corn for a fair yield. J Stowell returns from Tennessee claiming the boss country view. Weary the station agent sports a nose injury from barb wire. Miss Plannigan visits Lanark. Cave Cross praised for caboose and courtesy aboard the C M St P railroad. A young woman may change name and residence this winter.
From Buena Vista a letter to the Freeport Republican laments rainy weather spreading fever and diseases. It recalls veteran Fred Bongey of the 12th Pennsylvania Infantry wounded at Fredericksburg, needing eight dollars monthly in recompense. The item brushes through local anecdotes, gatherings, and mischief, ending with a vague nod to political news and a pending extra session.
The sky is clear and weather mild as merchants decorate stores with winter goods. Mr A Reeder of Lenn and Miss Murphy of Warren visited Apple River then Chicago before returning to Lena. Mrs Lathan of Dona died suddenly of apoplexy with heart pain. Dr Lathan of Pecatonica and relatives attended the funeral. She leaves six children, four sons and two daughters. Reverend B J Humphrey, formerly of Lena Baptist Church, is mentioned.
Farmers recall early chats about the Freeport firm H D Post and partners, calling them good business men who built a large trade. They mention high butter and egg prices paid, fair representation, and their accommodating service with lower prices.
Spring Japan tea for 68 cents per pound at Bown Bros. New season canned fruits arriving. Burrell Bros promotes Formosa Oolong. Visit Bu Bros for Minnesota wheat and Southern white winter flour by bag or barrel.
An advertisement touts Parker'n Ginger as a cure for malaise and declining vitality. It promises restored health starting with the first dose and urges readers to try the product, alongside other rural goods and bargain ads for Boots Shoes and cider vinegar.
Nearly six years of illness from a sick box kidney and other disorders left a poor man’s wife dependent on doctors and prescriptions. Dominic advised Parker’s Ginger, and it effected a marvelous cure, keeping the woman well for over a year at a fraction of the cost. Her husband notes substantial savings and relief from medical expenses.
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