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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1871
Page
3
Poem-like reminiscence on the river Times with imagery of winters springs and dreams. Reflects on memories of a life beside the river and the lingering voices of a bygone era. The speaker recalls pearls dust frays hair trinkets and vows as time flows and gulls drift toward a distant shore.
The Springfield Republican reports the death of Mrs. A C Wakefield at Winchendon last week. Nancy A W Priest, her maiden name, was a frequent poet contributor to the paper and wrote the renowned poem Over the River which circulated nationwide. Born August 1837 in Hinsdale New Hampshire, she published Over the River in 1857 at age 20 and remains celebrated for that work. Wakefield leaves a husband and two young children. the notice suggests reprinting the poem in tribute.
A narrator recalls a bitter north wind and a blazing house near a vacant lot where a cottage dweller Alice Robertson and her mother lived. He helps rescue them during the blaze, battling flames from a low rooftop as Alice calmly supports him. The incident sparks romance leading to marriage.
The readable phrases describe a sudden call for aid and mutual help among a group or pair during danger. They recount a memory of a time when companions faced peril and were saved by courage and cooperation amid wild circumstances.
Reported by Special Dispatch from Cincinnati, the steamer Nick Wall sank after hitting a snag on the Ohio River Sunday night. Among the dead and missing were numerous women and children, with rescue efforts by Seminole and Paragon crews aiding survivors and recovering bodies. Monte Hutellions details describe a chaotic scene as passengers attempted to escape onto the hurricane deck while the wreck drifted downstream toward four miles below Worthington's Port.
Miss Anna B Booth, only daughter of Gen C H Booth, married Oliver M Parsons of Springfield Ill. The ceremony took place at Gen Booths suburban residence at noon Tuesday with Episcopal rites. A large reception followed from 1 to 8 pm. bridemaids Ella Hughlett and Sallie O Hathaway. The couple departed for Chicago then Springfield to make it their home, gifts abundant and guests prominent.
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