Snow storms and static chatter from a bygone era
A fractured column recalls a Sunday snow storm and Monday Air-Foole day with jokes from ye Aridledtotden. It notes the death of Professor Motes, cattle shipments from Monroe Wisconsin, and a bell-wire plan at Stratoga's Grand Central Hotel. The piece touches temperance lectures, Rail offices moving to Council Bluffs, and local quips about kerosene, Racine locomotives, and an odd bid for a $1000 race across a hundred miles.
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Grand Central
Stratoga
Resident Ephram Sumner buys Rockford home
Mr. Ephram Sumner, long time Pecatonica resident, has purchased a residence in Rockford and will move soon. Our friendly, good looking friend W. P. Sawyer, now in Washington, D.C., thanks readers for a copy of the Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents annual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephram Sumner
Pecatonica
Rockord
National Capital
Board of Regents
The
Smithsonian Institute
Freeport Traders Claim West’s Best Market
The author extols Freeport as a premier trading hub with active merchants and ample stock. The piece notes a newly signed law by the governor to curb gambling, outlining fines and imprisonments for offenses. An elderly resident recalls Chicago in 1822, with frost still in the ground, contrasting it to today’s spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Chicago
Wisconsin editor recalls wind as a howling beast
A Wisconsin editor describes a wind that "sat on its hind legs and howl ed" and jokes whether Llewhard-like editor might have posed upright while peering into a glass for the picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Llewhard
Mr John C Gault Named Assistant General Manager
Mr John C Gault a leading railroad superintendent formerly with Chicago and Northwestern has been appointed Assistant General Manager of the Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad. The line gains a highly regarded executive noted for extensive experience and leadership in railway operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Gault
Chicago & Northwestern
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Gault
Farm machinery ad by W. G. Barnes & Co dominates page five
Readers are urged to note the W. G. Barnes and Co advertisement for farm machinery praised as reliable and enterprising with large sales. The Freerose Jovaxan Steam Printing House pledges printing services to all readers regardless of political affiliation, stressing bipartisan service and continued patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Barnes & Co
Freerose Jovaxan Steam Printing House
Grant
Anti-Grant
Davis
Anti-Davis
Mendricks
Hoffman
Forgery case moves in Brown trial at circuit opening
The second jury was sworn Monday at the circuit and motions to quash debated in Brown's forgery case, removed from Jo Daviess. Witness examination proceeds as the trial likely spans two or three days. Two co defendants, Stickney and Manny, face indictments and may be tried once Brown's case ends.
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Brown
Jo- Daviess
Stickney
Manny
Freeport Trial List Grows for Circuit Court
Twenty three persons are summoned to appear before Freeport Circuit Court next Wednesday April 10 to testify in Von Kettler vs Johnatn alleging false imprisonment. Attachees of the Court House are listed including Medora Seal Crummier Norris Rowley and Boatwick. A special train may be arranged for their transport. Nearby notes mention Galena railroad matters and local tributes, with brief items on temperance sermons and medical opinions re meningitis.
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Freeport
von Kettler Va
Johnatn
Court House
Medora Seal
Crummier
Norris
Rowley
Boatwick
Galena
Lena High School Exhibition Raises Theatrical Review
A fall Lena High School Exhibition drew criticism for overemphasizing theatrics over educational value. Observers felt the program prioritized stage appeal, potentially at the expense of student learning and practical skills.
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Lena
Large audience hears Migs Hulett on Balso Doctrines
A Monday evening gathering drew a sizable crowd to hear Migs Hulett speak on Balso Doctrines. The review notes the banner was excellent but the discourse contained several questionable doctrines and less solid matter.
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Migs
Hulett
School inspection report notes resignation of key leader
Attention is drawn to last week's school examination report. It states Mr f, who has directed the schools for many years, intends to close his connection at the end of the current year. The resignation has been under review by the Board of Education for several weeks.
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Board of Education
Rab Qrosdmian
Atérmiine
Abdoud
Esplano
Gitaet Ulsh
Sarah Maeda
Maria Midget
Manele Sechier
Lucy Aikin Wete
Lena
Patience
Bree
Lena High
S¢ ‘School
Bella
Frea
Moj‘Nord
George
R.R
Hamlet
Phyla
Freeport
Town elections set for township officers under act
Today the press deadline for the annual township elections. officers to be chosen include one Supervisor and an Assistant Supervisor in larger towns, one Town Clerk, one Assessor, one Collector, and one Commissioner of Highways. A New York friend praises the Freeport Journals cherished for its clean, nonvulgar style among Western papers.
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New York City
Freeport Jorgna
Faceport Jougnac
Westsern Papera
Visit of Hon John A Clark of Fort Scott Kansas
The article notes a call on Monday from Hon John A Clark of Fort Scott Kansas who spent Sabbath in the city with his son in law Wm Hempstead and his daughter and son Charlie a Michigan University student who returned Monday evening to resume studies. Clark plans to return to Kansas that day. Clark has long been esteemed in the county, having settled in Freeport in 1829 and made many friends during his long residence.
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John A. Clark
Fort Scott
Kansas
Wm. Hempstead
Freeport
Farewell to Charlie Fry High School Lyceum Obituary
The piece records the death of Charlie Fry, a beloved local student, and includes a student committee’s memorial resolutions praising his character and virtues. It notes the funeral, the school’s grief, and the hope of eternal peace, with reflections on death's universality and Charlie’s faithful life in the church. The memorial text expresses deep sympathy to his family and honors his friendship and integrity.
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Charlie Pry
Charles Hf
Fry
Os River
J Paper Td
Flora Barrell
Flora Guiteau
Lyceun
High School Lyceum
Charles H. Fry
Charlie
Essa
Amiotea
Lyceum
Fréeport
Great Reaper
Charlie Fry
Rogny
Pone
Heather
Obarne
Christian
Schoghnate
Judge Davis Denounces Labor Nomination Forgery Claim
In a recent interview Judge Davis called the published letter an acceptance of the labor nomination forged. He urged the Cineinati platform be treated as neutral on tariff issues.
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Davis
Cineinati
Ghost sightings amid Freeport legends stir fear and debate
An old column recalls ghost rumors around Freeport Illinois near a railroad bridge where eight workers reportedly died. Witnesses describe a white figure near the bridge, while skeptics doubt the tales and press coverage propagates the sensational story.
Real Estate Notes Show Wide Listings Across Towns
Real estate market activity continues with many transactions listed. Names like Florence, Freeport, Harlem, and Lena appear with acres sold and prices ranging from $400 to $6000, including multiple parcels, blocks, and lots in various additions and towns.
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Sirice
Hlast-Yeport
David ‘Iebbe
Andre
Florence
Joseph Hemenway
Timothy Sagh- Tone
Ricott
Henry
Kline
Banawas New
Hock
Orangeyike
Core
Sodvillite
D. A. Sco Bacall
Paschal
Collin
H. Bakker
Ridott
W. Faringer
David Kiester
W. McMahus
Buckeys
Ted
O. Hemenway
Samuel Ferry
Florent
Hodges
John W. Neff
Clark
Freeport
Anton ‘Boliman
Mitghell
Pater Koch
Mary
Waddanaaj
K.P. Barton
Fred Frontagy
Harlem
B. A. Small
John
Nevsns
Ehay
Adren
Winslow
Auguisto
Ottel
Blotk Jena
Ois
Wolf
W. Grissinger
Pat
Kriowlton
Alexzo Pelton
Joho “Gayan
Bi News
Rogk Bani Mme
D. W. Garrison
N. D
Fiorence
Lorenzo Gates
Jonathan Key
Wright Tierd
Benjamin Epley
John F ‘Fisher
Deo
Se Acres
Rock
Benjamin “Epley
John Deal
Hoek
Charles P. Harineki
Horvada Greeley’s Plan for Early Planting and Crop Profit
A garbled note discusses Horvada Greeley urging early planting and learning about needles and electric operation. It mentions rally bars and a reference to electricity. The text references long effort and profitable crop outcomes with emphasis on timing and innovation.
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Horvada Greeley
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Ammallspox
Motes
Monroe
Wis
Great State
Columbia Statesman
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Thomas V. Sweet
Freeport Journal
Warren Santina
Racine
Madame Moore
Cincinnati
Weston
Iinoia
H. le Bhate
Dunleith
Buckley
Stine
Stine Brothers
Atreets
Hesis
J. E. Garey
First Presbyterian Church
Chile
Ia National ‘Bank
Oregon
Ogle Co
Danial’ ‘Binyre
J.D. Lott
James V. Gale
J. O. Baird
D. Binyre
George P. Jacobs
John Worecher
T. Dunham
Wes
J. Hermeans
Bnyder
Cowles
Comittea
Lona
Sonoor
Hogy Ezerley
Bane
Pladt
Torsday
High School
Mn Tarzey
F. K. Hill
J.P. Kerlin
Lillie, Smith
Swere
Columbia
Carrie Drew
Sam
W. McManigal
Jonathan
J. Boynton
Chen
Bedott
Jennie ‘Rishel
Lostig
Firati
Hillane Art
Debby Dent
Tve
Profs
Hill
Kerlin
Tena
Rachael Winter
Polly
Albert Halt
Major Pepper
C. Young
John Downley
Jno
Coleman
Clarence Fitts
John Coleman
Miles Standish
Gog
Priscilla
Maggie Sechler
A.Y. Blodgett
Noah
Testy
C. Lartham
Andrew Swipes
O.W. Stover
Lim
Regan
Usapace
Genta Committee
Aeeing
Racine Journal
Preas
Js.ag.follawa
Ills
W. UR. R
Iprons Las
Omer Fang Ptarck
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