Notice of delinquent land taxes in Stephenson County 1870
Public notice by County Treasurer Robert T. Cooper and publisher Smith D. Atkins listing lands and town lots in Stephenson County Illinois, delinquent for 1869 and prior taxes. It states a May 1870 court judgment and public sale on April 4th and the fourth Monday of May at the Freeport Presbyterian Church building, with sale to start at 10 a.m. and continue daily until sold.
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Stephenson
Stephenson County
Titois
Streeport
Presbyterian Church
Freeport
Freoorbs Lagard County
Alby
Robert T. Cooper
Ilinois
Pecatonica River
Western Union
Cts
Illinois Central
I. Smith D. Atkins
Freeport Journal
State of
Illnois
Smith D, Atkins
Welshar
Jere Pattison
van Eman
Homan
Heller
Tt & Davis
Rock Item
Charles Wright
Sete Er
Jno Collimat Eh Bol
John Betas
Michael Meinzer
Huber & Co A
Blackmore Ik
Joseph Ankeny
Jere Pattilson
John Montelus
Aaron Gold
Mary M Bagg
John F
GO Margritzs
Ao Ag Whal Tate
John Margritz
uUuber
Henry Shrenkler
GL Freeman
John H Spatz
Evening Star Lodge
McConnell's
Ak & Amy
Agron Bollman
Wm S Gray
John C Kenne
Lor
Thomas Hetty
G Finck
Emma Streator
Michael Metnzer
F Demuth
EA McDowell
James L Bowerss
Mary L Davis
James H Prescott
Lord & Wright
T J Bowers
Dr G Wurtz
Isaac Diemer Ay
L, Lighthart
Goddard Eh
Rock Ieun
Rock Run
L Stearns
Wram Mitchell
JH Cornelius
Elvira Spangler
Coltman
J Stober
Geo Brown
James Mitchell
Samuel Raymer
Anthon Mowrer
Fred Poehler
John Blehn
RB Apleby
DM Wilcoxon
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Henrietta Dreyer OL
Peterson
N Steffen
B Huenkemeier
A Wingart
Nicholas Moersch
Wm Stephens
John Biehn
Jacob Lilly
Clark
MD Huging
Daniel
Ai Thomas
Nhl
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Ed Nolan
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J K Brewster
Dan Conner
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Turner's
North Addition
Joseph Degon Brewster
Arehousen
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E Newcomer
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Garlock
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James Mechir
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Philip Burkhart Sr
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Tanner
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Brown & A
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Halderman & To
DA Knowlton
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JM Sindlinger US
Kuehner
Malburon
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I Os
Aii
Fidde Hockheiser
Gottlieb Lambert
Joseph Lambert
Frank Beck
Nathan Terry
Redington
Lambert Elias Lampert
James Dolan
James U Pralle
Joure Pattipon
Win Braun
Carl Kopke
Taggart
Chandler
Cieo Hutely
Cordulla Andes
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John Bd
Wight
Val
Robert McConnel
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Baker
Robert McConnell
KB Bornblaze
Jares Huron
Jonn Montelius
Thos Bogan
Lez de Lo
Blohemian
Martin Taylor
Fred Rige
Ud Webley Carey
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Yey
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John Nougelet
Ba Wright
Purinton Ailison
Ras Kuihner
Abi
Maria Antionette Slip Pers at McNamara's Fashionables
Local shoppers flock to McNamara's for Maria Antionette Slip Pers selections as the city embraces stylish outfits and accessories.
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Our City
McNamara's
Maria Antionette Slippers
Entertainments at the Opera House on the 25th and 26th
The article promotes two remarkable performances at the Opera House on the 25th and 26th inst. Spiritualism or a mysterious agency, not explained here, enables feats almost as marvelous as Jonas’ residence in the whales belly. Audiences are urged to witness these strange displays.
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Jonas
Sorrowful loss of Mrs Currier and sister in 1869
Our citizens deeply sympathize with Mr. C. J. Currier in his recent sorrowful loss. Mrs Currier died suddenly on April 9 1869 and her sister Mrs Lessey died March 31 1869.
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C. J. Currier
Fatal Death of Hiram Clingman’s Young Son
The family of Hiram Clingman of Buckeye mourns Abraham D. Clingham aged 22 years and 9 months after a hunting accident on Richland creek. His gun slipped from a stump and discharged, killing him instantly while he and neighbors fished in bayous. He was one of three brothers who served and died in the Civil War.
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Hiram Clingman
Buckeye
Abraham D. Clingham
Richland Creek
Mr. Clingman
Misses and Childrens Raptures at Me Prices
Wamara's offers rapid shoes in every conceivable style at prices lower than ever for misses and children.
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Wamara’s
Non-Explosive Kerosene Lamp Endorsement in City
A canvassing agent offers Perkins and House patent lamps claiming safety. F Jackson of Massachusetts testifies the lamp resists explosion under extreme tests and remains safe when half filled, even with burning oil and strong draughts. The piece notes the lamp’s introduction could reduce fires and fatalities tied to explosive glass lamps. Also advertised are Freeports Pongue Boots at McNatras with warranted quality and lower prices.
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Perkins& House
F. Jackson
State of
Massachusetts
Perkins & House
McNatras
Best theatrical talent at the Opera House
Our stock of wall paper is new with low prices. A F Broan presents a top theatrical troupe in free port led by Couldock, once a noted star, now a premier actor with thirty skilled performers. The reviewer urges all locals to attend, calling it the best entertainment ever offered to citizens.
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Broan
Freeport
Opera House
Couldock
Prettiest Patterns at Broads Wallpaper Stock
Broads offers the largest stock of wallpaper with the prettiest patterns in town. Local shop promotes wide selection for homes and interiors.
Visiting editor T. I. Lord praised Chicago prospects
T. I. Lord, late editor of the Independent now in Chicago, is visiting our city and predicting strong business prospects there. Wm Hempstead of Apple River reports Jo Davis relations visiting family. Judge Miller, P.M., Rockford, attended circuit court last week. I. F. Kleckner, county superintendent, is back on the streets after a severe attack during the teachers institute, a misfortune to him and the event.
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T. I. Lord
The
Independent
Chicago
Thomas
Wm. Hempstead
Apple River
Jo Davis
Miller
Rockford
I. F. Kleckner
I Challenge Comparison in my prices for all goods
A. F. Broan advertises a price challenge claiming the lowest costs on all merchandise. The notice promises equal or better terms across a wide range of goods, inviting customers to compare prices and shop with confidence.
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A. F. Broan
Auction Mondays Thursdays and Saturdays at L Munn's
Dry goods can be purchased at L Munn's for less than New York cost. He is selling at auction every Monday Thursday and Saturday and you would do well to examine his stock. He is bound to close out and will sell anything for less money than you can purchase it elsewhere.
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L . Munn’s
New York
See The Beautiful Stock Of Wall Paper Bread
A local notice announces new stock arriving before buyers act. Restoration era phrasing suggests a shop update highlighting appealing wallpaper bread items as ready for purchase. Intended to attract readers to visit and select designs.
Wall Paper Bargains At G M Claytons Showrooms
A bustling note urges shoppers to visit G M Claytons to view their wallpaper stock. Patterns are beautiful and prices low, with clerks described as courteous. The ad claims savings of at least twenty percent before purchasing paper or shades.
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G. M. Clayton's
Squire Boffins and Local Notes from Da Mascus
On page 3 this week a short tree frog story titled Squire Boffins appears from the Little Cornoral. It is by Mrs. P. V. Hathaway of Da mascus in this county. An essay on Birda by Hathaway is promised soon.
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Squire Boffins
P. V. Hathaway
Damascus
Special Board Meeting Notice of Stephenson County
In pursuance of a written request signed by one third of the Stephenson County Board of Supervisors a special meeting will be held at the County Clerk's office Freeport on Friday April 22 at 1 PM Thompson Clerk
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Board of Supervisors
Stephenson County
Testimonial for Hichcock’s Bible Analysis in Freeport
A dated letter from April 13 1867 in Freeport extols Dr Hichcock’s Analysis of the Holy Bible as the best aid for scripture study and obtaining concise knowledge of its subjects and teachings. Residents say many orders are being placed for the work.
Wm. Young Offers Seed Corn to Oil Farmers
Wm. Young offers three hundred bushels of Yellow Dent Seed Corn from Pennsylvania for sale at Grimes' warehouse across the river. The advertisement notes available quantity and location.
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Wm. Young
Pennsylvania
Grimes
Gene to California with racing stock
J B Kennedy of this city left for California a week before last taking with him a grey pacing horse from Sterling a fast grey team once owned by Mr Middleditch Honest Abe a famed west winner a handsome pair and another fine horse Henry J Randall of Durand also went to California with stock The grey trotting team owner refused 2500 dollars for the pair Kennedy will be gone about two months.
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J. B. Kennedy
California
Sterling
Mr. Middleditch
Honest’'Abe
Pacific
Rocky Mountains
Henry J. Randall
Durand
Grey
Mr. Kennedy
Longtime Canton editor lauds republic ideals and press role
The Canton paper celebrates fifty five years of editorial leadership by John Saxton, praising steam and electricity alongside the pen ballot and sword. It argues republican rule advances education commerce and internal improvements, while affirming the newspaper as the citizen’s best instructor and guardian of public good.
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Canton
Ohio
Republican
John Saxton
Republic
Povastlea
Election notes in Silver Creek town April go town
A read-through of Silver Creek town records details the April election results and the contested tax collector role. It discusses proposals to improve school funding via tax-collector fees, contrasting Blanchard and Baker plans, and urges officers to donate fees to a permanent school fund or distribute to districts. It lauds local collectors and officials for generosity and civic virtue.
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Freeport
Joseph
Coleyte
Knapp
Fidéll J
Lamm
John Geiger
Fred
Baker
Elish Freeman
HL. Eaton
Ij Aeaglingsworth
Bhwaya
Hal
Ted
Eptror
Blake
Newton
T Blanchard
Blanchard
Silver Creek
Electioneeria
Treasury
Isara
Death Notice for Mrs Luther’s Heart Fragment
The excerpt notes the death of Mrs. Luthers’ heart and mentions a store ad praise for wallpaper and window shades. The readable text is fragmentary with no clear event date, full names, or locations to anchor a full obituary or report.
Broad is the Ly WA lead to the new street
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Broad Street and Ol the sire street with garbled text. The readable items point to Broad Street as a leading lane toward a new area, but the record contains no clear dates people organizations or definitive event details.
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Broad
Guty Aerous
Special Notices on Consumption Cure Offer
The Advertiser reports a health restoration and offers a free prescription for a cure for consumption asthma bronchitis and related lung afflictions. Edward A Hey of Williamsburg Kings County invites sufferers to request the prescription and instructions at no cost, hoping the information will help and bless readers.
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Decca
Sonhey
Edward A
Williameburg
Kings
Errors of Youth and Remedies Offered to Sufferers
A damaged notice from a historic paper advertises a gentleman who endured years of youthful indiscretion and nervous woes. It promotes a simple remedy proposed by John B. Den offering guidance to those seeking relief and a path to improvement.
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John B. den
Fractured OCR Confession Note With Suffering Mention
Fragmentary OCR text references confession voice and others who suffer with stray terms like sane and free. It mentions an address and a date code 14-87-06 and a name Niel M Broo. The readable bits suggest a personal note or notice rather than a clear news item.
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Sane
Pimse Pest
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