Freeport county history and early settlers recall
A reminiscence recounts Stephenson county’s 1849 shift from county civil to town government, notes boundary debates linking Freeport to 27 by 21 mile tract and 567 square miles, and lists founding officials and pioneers. It highlights Florence’s first township election in 1850 and mentions notable residents and Lincoln Douglas debates in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milltor
Freeport Journal
Freeport
Pecatonica
County Board ‘of Supervisors
Government Township
Stephenson
Gylenél
Stephenson County
New England
George Purinton
George Andrews
Lewis Gibler
William Preston
J. B. Smith
Purinton
Levi Robey
Robert Foster
Erastus Forrey
Rock Grove
Oneco
Winslow
West Point
Waddams
Buckeye
Rock Run
Lancaster
Harlem
Erin
Loran
Florence
Silver Creek
Ridott
Jefferson
Jo Daviess County
C. van Brocklin
Lorenzo Lee
En Rawson
John Turneaure
William Swanzy
H. Sanborn
L. Babcock
Frederick Baker
William Baker
Benjamin Goddard
A. P. Goddard
A. T. Green
L. W. Guiteau
D. W. Hart
Thomas W. Johnson
England
D. A. Knowlton
Galena & Chicago Union Railroad
James Mitchell
Diestate
J. A. Sheetz
Martin P. Sweet
O. H. Wright
Stephenson Street
Julius Smith
W. H. Hollenbeck
D. Bulkley
T.O. Cracker
Thomas J. Turner
Thomas Drummond
JO. Daviess County
United States Supreme Court
John and
Asal Rice
Dr. Martin
John W. Shaffer
Utah
John A. Clark
New Mexco
Cameron Hunt
Colorado
Walter P. Hunt
John M. Schofield
United States Army
Buckleys
Drs. Beaumont and
Prentice
Schofields
Bert
Betz
Childs
Conts
Goodhues
Hartmans
Hettingers
Cases
Munseys
Purintons
Lincoln
Douglas
United States
Supreme Court
Dred ‘Scott
Giles Turneaure
Dixon Young Lady Grace Moore Weds Robert P Shepard
Grace Moore of Dixon Illinois secretly married Robert P Shepard yesterday at Momence after eluding camping party members. The couple, clad in outdoor attire, spent their honeymoon on the Kankakee river near Momence. Moore studied at Northwestern University Evanston and lived at 1827 Orrington Avenue. The Rev Walter MacPherson officiated.
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Chicago
Grace Moore
Dixon, Il
Northwestern University
Robert P. Shepard
Momence
Kankakee River
Shepard
Miss Moore
College of Liberal Arts
Evanston
Orrington Avenue
Walter MacPherson
Wilmette
Real estate transfers listed for Stephenson County
Stephenson County Abstract Office reports transfers since last notice. Hicks to Barrett parcels in Lena 2,500. Gibler to Krueger Coltman add Freeport 1,650. Du Four to Clark part Lot 2 Stephenson add Freeport 2,600. Jurgensmeier to Olthoff Pearl City 2,800. Olthoff to Jurgensmeier 80 acres 8,24,6 Loran 8,600. Clark to Dufour Lot 8 Wright & P Freeport 4,000. Schiller to Shons Lots 4,5 Schiller add Freeport 600. Abstracts on short notice. Deeds mortgages and other instruments drawn. money to loan. O Taylor & Frick Conveyancers.
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Stephenson County Abstract Office
H. E. Hicks
C. F. Barrett
Lena
EE. M. Gibler
Lena Krueger
Coltman
Freeport
M. A. du
L. E. Clark
Stephenson
Wm. Jurgensmeier
Ontje Olthoff
Pearl City
Hilke Olthoff
Wim. Jurgensmeier
Loran
L. EH
Clark
DuFour
Wright &P
Add
John Schiller
W. H. Shons
Schiller
O. Taylor & Frick
Cedarville Boy Ralph Hemig Weds Nellie Bronson
Freeport friends learn of the July 12 marriage of Ralph W. Hemig formerly of Cedarville now of Chicago to Miss Nellie C. Bronson of St. Louis. The couple will reside in Chicago where Hemig has worked for Union Traction Co. for several years.
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Cedarville
Ralph W. Hemig
Chicago
Nellie C. Bronson
St. Louis
West Freeport Property Owners Ordered to Cut Weeds
The village committee directs property owners to remove weeds in front of their parcels. The notice, dated July 9, emphasizes municipal upkeep and re vested authority for enforcement.
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West Freeport
Negligee shirt sale cited in old ad text
An auction notice mentions a negligee shirt offered for one dollar in a miscellaneous listing, alongside a vague reference to road clearing activity and gale conditions.
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Gale
New Law Extends Stock Shipment Time to Thirty Six Hours
A new federal act increases the maximum time for interstate livestock shipments without rest or food from 28 to 36 hours. The law, backed by railroads and cattle interests, allows a 36 hour limit with a separate written request to extend, and requires strict enforcement with penalties for violations.
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Department of Agriculture
Rodenberg
West
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of ‘Agriculture
Department
Department of Justice
Will Accompany Wellman on Polar Expedition
Fred Dorchester a former telegraph operator for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad at Savanna Lanark and Kittredge has been chosen to accompany the Walter Wellman expedition to the north pole as a representative of the American De Forest Wireless Telegraph company. Dorchester is from Bellevue Iowa. A W McQueen of Washington Iowa will join the Wellman party in a similar capacity.
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Fred Dorchester
Savanna, Lanark and Kittredge
Walter Wellman
North Pole
American de- Forest Wireless Telegraph Company
Dorchester
Bellevue
Iowa
A. W. McQueen
Washington
Wellman
A Tragic Finish and a Saved Life by Discovery
A neglected leak on a North Sea dyke caused ruin and loss, while Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Maine barely survived a cold thanks to Dr King's New Discovery. He recalls doctors giving up but the medicine saved him. Guaranteed best cough and cold cure at Jos Emmert's drug store, 60 cents and 1 dollar, trial bottle free.
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North Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
Daily Journal delivery notice at 10¢ a week
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery for ten cents per week. It markets rapid distribution to all city areas and invites readers to subscribe for the local paper.
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the Daily Journal
Monona Lake Assembly Opens July 24 at Madison
Monona Lake Assembly at Madison opens July 24. Secretary James B. Moseley offers a complete program summary with Bible study classes and nature study. Highlights include a great chorus led by H. W. Fairbanks, daily choir drills, and a cantata The Nativity with a closing concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monona Lake Assembly
Madison
James B. Moseley
H. W. Fairbanks
Chicago
George R. Stuart
Lorelei Quartet
Edna June Terry
Joseph C. Hartzell
Africa
Metropolitan Jubilee Singers
Missouri
Joseph W. Folk
Forest Ray Moulton
University of Chicago
Bishop Hartzell
EB. L. Eaton
Young Peoples
Pamahassika
Baraboo Marine Band
Florence D. Richards
Clinton Howard
T. M. Hare
Evelyn B. Baldwin
Ross.Crane
Ernest Gamble Concert Company
Bob Taylor
Tennessee
South
Bucklen Arnica Salve Turns Tide in Long Battle
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia describes a twenty year struggle with chronic piles and malignant sores disrupted until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured both conditions. The ad touts effectiveness for ulcers cuts burns and wounds and notes a 25 cent price at Jos Emmert's druggist.
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A. M. Bruce
Farmville
Jos
Emmert
Elks Convention Opens With Record Membership Rise
The Elks opening at the Tabor opera house in Denver drew a packed crowd as Fred C. Robinson announced July 10 membership at 254,808, up 27,597. Governor McDonald and others spoke. a ballpark exhibition preceded talks on the convention’s future.
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Denver
Cal
Elks
Tabor Opera House
Fred C. Robinson
Grand Lodge
Walter Collier
Denver Lodge
Jesse F. McDonald
Robert W. Speer
Luther H. Goddard
Supreme Court
Perry Clay
Robert W. Brown
University Ballpark
Henry A. Melvin
Oakland
The
Elk
Philadelphia
Lawn Social for Ladies of the G A R at Mrs Underwood’s
The Ladies of the G A R host a lawn social tonight at Mrs Underwood’s home 61 Brick Street. Ice cream and cake will be served and the public especially old soldiers are invited. Admission is ten cents.
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A. R
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stephenson County Bound
Land and
Giles
Eaine
Florence Township
Dixon Young Lady
R. P. Shepard
Papa
Joseph Emmert
Humane Law
Terly
Will Accompany
Monona Lake
Choice
Freeport Real Estate
C. F. Hildreth
Buster
BROWN
I NO
Wm. Walton
S. Karpen & Bros
Nelson Matter & Co
Widdicomb Furniture Co
Berkey & Gay Furniture Co
McDougall and Hoosier
Globe Wernicke
Oxfords
Freeport Gas Light
Gok
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