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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1871
Page
4
The Illinois Senate and House conduct extensive sessions debating sympathy resolutions for France and Germany, reporter pay, judicial reforms, tax and school measures, and a tariff plank. Bills propose trees planting aid, penitentiary funding, life insurance regulation, and State House construction funding while committee actions and adjournment votes mark the day.
Congress grapples with territorial governance for New Mexico and Colorado, debates over Georgia Senate seats, and calls for pensions and steamship subsidies. Senate and House clash on test oaths, land grants, and post office statutes as Alaska and territorial pay reforms move ahead.
The New York Evening Post notes a young man, famed for convivial habits, vows to quit drinking. To remember his pledge he wears an iron armlet welded above the elbow, fitted to resist removal until the ornament wears off, hoping for a reasonably sober life.
Local Affairs page reports Dickinsons lecture will not begin before 8 PM on Thursday. Attend the prayer meeting then proceed to the Union Block Beloit for the lecture and tickets. The Free Press office owned by Chalmers Ingersoll was destroyed by fire last Wednesday morning, loss about 3500 dollars, insured for 2500.
A reader cites L Independance Belge with a lengthy history of King William and Napoleon’s daughters and mistresses. The volume claims to cover Bismarck Von Moltke and Jules Favre in French, unreadable to the note's author.
Citizens of Freeport prepare a large silk banner depicting a Zouave and state arms to be presented to the Freeport Zouaves on Wednesday evening February 22 at Wilcoxon's Opera House. Program includes music by Freeport Quartette Club, a company drill, banner presentation by Dr W J McKim, reply by Capt R W Hunpurr, bayonet drill by Capt Hunpurr, more music, an address by Gen H D Arkins, and concluding music. Admission: 0.
The grocery store at 151 Stephenson Street, formerly owned by C. Q. Best, changed hands on February 1 and is now owned by James G. Bust who will run the business from the same location. All accounts due Best should be paid at once. Bust keeps Best Stable and Fancy Groceries with cigars and related goods.
C N Enos a New York City lawyer is in Freeport with plans to settle and practice locally The note welcomes him to the West and signals expectations of establishing a permanent presence in the area for his profession.
The text argues against advertising for a business, saying ads draw attention to the storefront, invite competitors to buy stock, and create extra effort to restock. It claims customers will seek out the business directly for trade, benefiting both seller and customers by avoiding public exposure and maintaining health through exercise.
Notice announces the departure of William Hempstead from our employment in South Bend Indiana. He is praised for integrity literary taste and industrious work in the counting room and editorial sanctum. The firm laments severance and wishes him prosperity as a factory in South Bend produces four finished lumber wagons every twenty minutes.
The ladies of Second Presbyterian Church plan a February 14 festival at Hettinger's Hall featuring a noon dinner from 12 to 3, a 6 pm supper, and an 8 pm choir concert to aid the church Sunday School. A Valentine booth and post office services will be available, with admission 25 cents for the concert and 50 cents for dinner, 25 cents for supper, and 10 cents for children. Merchants and country patrons are urged to attend.
D. D. G. M. Gen. J. C. Smith from Galena publicly installed officers of J. R. Scroggs Lodge No. 372 I O O F in the Orangeville church. Appointments listed include William Potts N. G. Charles Musser V. G. G. F. Reim Sec. G. Wm. Wirt Treas. N. G. A. A. Krape W. D. A. Schoch C. William Sandoe C. G. Dr. S. Garber I. G. H. Lutz RS 8. Jno. Rudy L. 8. Jno. Moore L. 8. EM Heckert RS 8. Jno. Rudy L. 8. Ss. bb e David Kline R RS. V. G. H. W. Bolender Ls V. G. After installation Gen. Smith addressed the audience on the object of Odd Fellowship.
The Executive Committee of the Stephenson County Agricultural Society will meet on Tuesday February 14 1871 to consider a resolution for an Amplitheater on the grounds as vital for visitor comfort and Society finances A Building Committee of three is to be appointed to study cost and construction and report at the next Board meeting They will also attempt stock trading for lumber hardware and labor Ankeny Davis and Krohn named to the committee F B Malburn Secretary
Local racers rush to Emmett and Burrella to secure Dickison event tickets. Fans flock to advance sales, with organizers noting limited inventory and high demand from supporters and VIPs.
OTro Mut LER Esq drew the season's largest audience last Monday at the High School for a telegraphy lecture. The course continues with Rev Mr Euniopr set to speak next Monday on liberal home education as the Glee Club adds notable musical interludes.
A light Brahma named Chanticleer, imported from New York, weights over eight pounds and is just beginning to grow spurs. The verse recalls Dryden praising a peerless crower at the homestead, the noble Chandeleer.
An exchange asks if Nebuchadnezzar faced doom and famine as foretold and whether any laurels or rewards could accompany his downfall. The discussion centers on biblical imagery, royal folly, and symbolic omens attached to madness and humiliation.
The author recalls a moonlit view of Morrison with brick blocks replacing old wooden structures since the war. They meet Captain Payne and Major Frank Clendennin, new Postmaster, amid a grand sleigh ride and festive merriment. An artesian well proves a successful water source.
Remember Anna Dickinson delivers a lecture at the Opera House on Thursday evening in February. The event is highlighted as a notable cultural appearance for local residents.
The speaker recalls village life and mock revolutions sparked by grand schemes. He notes recurring town meetings to form joint stock manufacturing ventures ignored once stamps were needed. Descriptions show optimistic plans fading as value of land rises and schemes collapse.
A humorous note recalls a compositor misreading a line about Lord Coke, changing a phrase to and hard cake dealers. The incident highlights the tension between intention and garbled print and the writer Jord Coke endures the joke of altered fame.
A lively Sangerbundi Mask Ball in Freeport Sedhgerburn drew a densely packed crowd. Homemade costumes prevailed as guests enjoyed music and dancing until late, with prizes awarded for best group and character portrayals, including themes like the Prussian Soldier and Highlander.
Stephenison Co Agricultural Society to amend its Constitution. A meeting is set for next Tuesday the fourteenth of February at ten o'clock in the forenoon at the City Clerk's office. Members are urged to attend to either oppose or support changes and avoid neglect.
A reading offer lists reserved seats for a Dickinson lecture at 75 cents, a discount from the usual one dollar ticket. The notice highlights this reduced price as a limited deal for attendees.
A test of speed on Stephenson Street last week drew many horse owners and fast riders toward a staged race from Governor Shaffer's residence at four o'clock to reach Stephenson Street by six. The event faced clashes over timing and rules with Cronkrite and Butt in disputes, and several horses were ruled out as runners.
A person calling himself John Vantreese is canvassing for papers and magazines at unreal rates, posing as a promoter. Residents warned to beware of fake offers and to avoid dealing with him, as many will lose their money on the supposed bargain.
A winter storm battered the area Sunday bringing heavy snow and drifting piles. Trains on the South line were stalled in Pold while the East line delayed until Pecatonica around 1 am Monday. Regular timetables resumed after dark Sunday despite repeated disruptions.
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