22 Dec 1866
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Newspaper
Freeport Evening Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1866
Page
1
The Evening Journal announces a January expansion to include longer telegraph reports and one extra column per page while maintaining annual subscriptions at six dollars. The piece reviews recent city visits, newsroom life, and local trades listing many advertisers and suppliers connected to the paper.
United States Patent Office lists patents granted for the week ending December 11 1866. Names include J W Alexander Manchester Iowa fastening and various items such as brick manufacture by Kenry W Angell Waukeshaw Wisconsin washing machine by J Beckwith South Pass Alabama soup by S J Beela Wales Iowa weave gate by WOW Beatt Ottawa Illinois feeding device for carding machine by G Bruce Corydon Indiana and coal-car prop doors by William Ruet Marquette Michigan.
Tuesday night the tith met and Mr Whiteside reported a horse stolen from his barn. Marshal Sully traced the thief toward Owen Center where relatives reside. Beddoes chased to Sterling but found no clue. James Dame recovered the horse at Shannon. thief from Lawn, longtime worker for Whiteside, likely jailed.
Rapids and LaGrange county Iowa report a traveling presumed healer known as an infallible curer of consumption performed a surgical operation aboard a train causing intense suffering and death. Dr Powers traced to Davenport as a murder suspect. Mr McKeenny and others arrested, bail set, examination ongoing as community awaits details. The case has stirred local fear and speculation.
A local retailer announces a citywide clearance under a straight forward one-price system. Every item from a needle to a Brodie Shawl is marked to the lowest market value, as if purchased yesterday, to benefit the public.
Local shop advertises new shawls cassimere flanne blankets and related goods at reduced prices. Consumers urged to inspect latest stock and take advantage of sale offers.
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