Return to Rock Island and Atchison Trip in 1878
In April 1878 a traveler details a journey from Jeferson Kansas to Rock Island and Atchison. The account covers train routes through Missouri and Illinois, long winter travel, and visits with local residents including Bartholomew and Mr. Grossman. The narrator notes scenery, weather, and social calls before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Ape
Tremont House
Agnare
Nevisit
Illinois
Rock Island
Atchison
Wark
Orangeville
R. Grossman
Mr. Crotzer
Det
Stephenson Co
Resi
Lena
Kanga
Igwell
Amon Rm Farm
D. Denia
Crotzer
Ki Ciuract
House
Kent
E. M. Colvin
Ieee
Mr. Golsi
Messra
J. Kinois
Renee
Gartheat Cat Show at Crystal Palace Captivates London
At Crystal Palace London cats parade in 284 entries across 40 classes led by short and long haired species. Highlights include Java Manx Siamese jewels with royal lineage and a prized royal Mal valued at 2600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Palace
London
Tabby
Midi
Ring of Siam
London Spectator
Mat Sealgkin
Pevenl
Railroad men should mind their business and save lives
A fragment recounts famous Americans linked to newspapers and laments railroad intrusions. A man on an Ogdensburg railroad car nearly leaped after his hat when a brakeman intervened. His wife witnessed the scene and wished brakemen would stay out of other men s affairs. The note ends with an unsure claim about a lapsed marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogdensburg
Touse
Hereas
Jacob Solt
Lucilla J. Solt
Stephenson County
Ilinois
John’ Ifiart
Lowit
Ditsworth
Samuel Deitrick
Abercon
Court House
Freeport
Illinois
A. D
John Hart
Recorders Office
Thomas Cultman
Thomas Coltman
Frederick Kruse
A. PD
Dexter A. Knowlton, JR
Trains Schedules and Arrivals for Midwest Routes
Railway timetable notes show outbound and inbound trains between Chicago and towns including Dubuque, Mendota, Rochelle, Oregon, Mt. Morris, Forreston, and Aurora. It lists departure and arrival times for passenger and freight services, with endorsements from FE Hinceley as President and General Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendota
Atlantic Express
M. Quincy
Ucccen Us
Dubuque
Sioux City
Chicago
Forreston
Mt. Morrin
Oregon
Mt. Morris
Orreston
FE. Hinceley
Cured by Swarts & Stooking Fever Tonic
The advertisement touts Agus or Kress Fever Tonic as a cure for a disease labeled Hapa. It promises a money back guarantee and urges trying a bottle from Swarts and Stooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agus
Kress
Warran Ted
Swarts
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Prom Jeferson
Franklin
Sam, Adams
Jefferyt Hamilton
Noah Webster
Dr. Chanhing
Judge Story
Edward Everett
Whit Ht Errant
the Beechers
Passet Freeport
Belvideros Pase
Cc. H. EK WA
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Patween
Western Union Railroad
Trail Mallat
Chicago E Passenger
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Ratlacoing
Eport
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W. P. Jonson
Gene Paas
Agt
Mitchell
Gen
Burlington & Quincy R. BH
Gerete
Snsade
Csssesssecorooes Sonensese Pacific Expres
Gaelsburg
Ooo Gee Aes
Galesburg
Burlington
Iowa
Nebraska
Aleo
Quincy
Missouri
D. W. Hitchcockr
Pasa
Rockyond
Rock Island &'S
Louis
BEALL
Mallee
Wan Express
Skpish Ans
Ecure
Reeport
St. Louis
T Penfield
Chicago & Iowa
BR. Weldon
Ksrom ‘Mayerary
M. Maver
Second National Bank O Freeport
First National Bank of Freeport
Joseph B. Smith
Charles E. Little
Gilbert M. Clayton
Isaac H Miller
Mrede He Bartlett
James $. McCall
Sale Court
J. C
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Coimnm
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Stephenson
Minneis
Anaid
Alinoix
Hexnry C
Lega
Winster
State of Illinois
Frank Johnson
Augustus Brewster
Isaac C. Stoneman
Olive Stoneman
Changery
I. O
Coirt
Said County
Lawyrer
Aiaster
Chancery. Co
B. Smith
Atkins & Harding
Complt
Aster
Statte
C.uurt
Mary Ramsey
Adella Coltman
Louis Stoskopf
Henry A. Hyde
Jared Sheets
Albert H. Hrace
Thomas Grant
Asid
Knowlton
Anu Tate
Denry
Sul
Horace Post
Marel
Yee Ee Atsintee
W.scott Agnes
Munh’s
District Court OF the United States
Mindls
Henry Blodgest
Winnesheik
Coicazo
Inter-Ocean
Freeport Weekly Journal
Northern District
T. William H. Bradley
Allinais
Winnesheik Insurance Company
Bangrapley
WM. H. Bradley
Jacob Swartz
Jacob Swarts
Jephenson County
Qey, Thompson
Jteqly
Thos. R
Milliken
Thomiaa
Milken
Tholn
Tom Pson
Biusannah
Gro. Trtomrsast, Co. Clerk
Jacob Latshaw
Cedarville
A. Tobias
Jodarville
Ill
Republic
Freeport Brandz
H. C. Buromard
D. Atkins
G.J. Bliss
C. B. Bidwell
F. W. Hance
Farmers Fire Insurance Company
Coxon Opera Building
Grotunda
Tlingis
Mareh Std
1873
L, EK. Scofield, Prop’r
Mercantile Prize Association
New York
Noblinks
N. M
Gerald
Weekly Tribune
Advocate Zeitung
Lane
Louisville
Drew
Hatta Bunker
Charleston
Louisa. Blake
At. Paul
Pinno
Samuel V. Raymond
Boston
Eugene BP. Brackett
Pittsburg
Watch
Annie Osgood
New Orleans
SiGe
Hmory
Pratt
Columbus
Ohio
Amos & CO
N.Y
Holland & Co’s
Billiard
Holland
Billiayrd
Stephenson Street
Uinald
Be Stephenson S
LTO
Sparks Randal
Westot Court House
JI. B. Timms
Barry Richmond
Jess
Thanand
Osage
Stephenson &T
Union Rouse
Bright & Massenberg, Loan-Brokers
Ant
Freeport Journal
Stmnam
Book & Job Printing Office
Journal
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S. D. Atkins, Prop
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Gutter Snipes
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