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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1881
Page
5
Saturday notices celebrate the Stephenson County soldiers reunion in Bloomington and Logan visit while detailing new street improvements, mayoral remarks, marriages, a robbery near Shannon, and local theater plans. Major Avery takes command of a Galena unit, and the Oregon Reporter marks its thirty first year with editor Johnson.
A vinegar faced 35 year old complains tunnels bore the traveler scene. A 18 year old girl aboard defends tunnels as nice. A New Haven Register quip weighs in on marriage worth and what girls know.
A Maryland yarn describes a black snake racing a train through a rock cut and dying from heat when it left the iron rail. The tale is dismissed as a likely false claim, with the author blamed for weak style and urged to practice.
The Major Hawk of Mr. Carroll, a worthy member of Congress, visited Savanna Tuesday. He fears for the President’s recovery and says Congress would convene immediately if the President dies. He believes Gen. Arthur would be supported by Republicans to lead faithfully.
The New York Avening Post notes two young girls from Providence RI were sent to reform school for smoking cigars in the street. The piece questions if such discipline should apply to boys too and warns against garden and orchard theft by youths, describing local fruit losses and urging discouragement of poaching.
Mrs Blucher notes how her daughter helps on tough days, praising her thoughtful singing of pieces like Sweet Rest by and by and Mother's growing old. The girl plays piano in the adjoining parlor while Mrs Blucher endures heat and chores, contrasting with other girls who sing louder popular songs.
A brutal confrontation erupts as a schoolmaster fights with the father of a student after a hornet glued to the teacher's hair leads to a brawl. The father defends his son while the teacher vows a tanning at home. The clash ends with the schoolmaster believing he has deterred further trouble.
Instructions from the Shan ton Express explain how to stop a newspaper subscription by sending a postal card to the publisher. Stop requests require payment of arrears. if a paper is taken or refused, the subscriber remains liable.
The article describes Mrs Lincoln at her sister's Springfield home as suffering a mental disorder, recalling her Chicago behavior. It notes her withdrawal, fears about Robert’s Secretary of War appointment, and a disturbing remark about people being shot in war. It also mentions her storage of clothing, generous impulses, and a sermon-like portion urging virtue and humility. It ends with a note about school matters and a forthcoming meeting at the High School.
The Winslow Township Sunday School Association will hold its annual convention in the village of Winslow on Sunday September 11 starting at 10 o clock in the morning. All interested in the work are cordially invited to attend.
Freeport Fire Department gears up for a community tournament on September 29 with prizes for hose companies including 100 for first, 50 for second, and 26 for third, while hook and ladder prizes are 75 for first and 40 for second. Committees named, final details pending, promising a grand time.
The Stephenson County soldiers plan their annual reunion at Taylor's Driving Park in Freeport on Friday September 16 1841. General John A Logan will deliver the principal address with other exercises to follow. The community is urged to turnout in large numbers for a grand event.
A Pierce county farmer once adjudged insane had his estate placed with his brother Michael as conservator. Michael managed well, increased income, and restored control to the owner after reform. Now Michael relapses into drinking, threatening loss of the property to the formerly insane brother as fortunes reverse. The piece notes the whirligig of time.
A report from last Sabbath's union services at Kirst Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev Byron Sunderland of Worthington delivering a learned discourse. The First Methodist Church is noted as handsome. Observations touch on dress trends among attendees, praising the elaborate floral decorations while judging the attire as not indicative of character.
A reminiscence piece recalls a cheerful service with flowers, organ music, and sermons by Dr. Sunderland in Freeport. It lists Luther W. Guiteau’s banking career, education, marriages, and community roles, then shifts to local anecdotes about town events, a new fire company, school plans, Lena letters on lectures, and various residents’ activities in Orangeville, Lena, and surrounding areas.
A string of local greetings and updates from Freeport and Stephenson County. Notables include Mra. Boney Laster visiting from Chicago, Hon E L Cronkite and wife returning from Delevan Lakes, and Mrs Marion Nichols en route to Cleveland.
Local notices advertise Finest Japan Tea imported at 68 cents per pound from Firat Fieamer for new crop Spring. Bro's offers 500 overcoats for men youth and boys at about half value from New York Clothing House. Call to learn more.
An old newspaper column warns against endorsing quack medicines while praising Parker's Ging Tonic as a genuine health restorative. The note claims personal use for rheumatism and overwork, and cites various local ads for tonics, tobaccos, boots, spices, and cider. The piece condemns extravagant cures and promotes Tonio as a blood purifier and health builder.
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