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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1866

Page

5

Public notices and local notices from the Epiron Journal

Announcements name William W Robey Robert Smith and Sergt John Hart as candidates for Sheriff of Stephenson County subject to the Republican County Convention Also notes homecoming Jacob Krohn from Europe and corner stone ceremony for Exchange Street M E Church with no collections and local business items including patent cigar cases and school director election details

Epiron Journal Wm. W. Robey Stephenson County Republican County Convention JourNal Robert Smith West Point John Hart 46Th Regt Ill Exchange Street M. E J. F. Yates

Van Amburgh and Co. Menagerie in Freeport Friday

The Van Amburgh & Co. menagerie comes to Freeport this Friday boasting a new collection of rare animals fresh from native habitats. Notable exhibits include a giraffe the only one in years a pair of Royal Bengal Tigers Poonah Bears from Hindostan axis Deer Abyssinian Ibex and an Africa origin Lion Slayer. the show emphasizes education recreation and broad appeal with global travels and endorsements from major cities. General J W Shaffer receives promotion to Brigadier General by brevet for meritorious war service and is congratulated by Van Amburgh & Co. authorities.

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Meeting of Western Insurance Companies at Freeport

Insurance firms in Freeport Illinois call a convention of western fire insurers to meet August 7 to address price undercutting by eastern companies and to secure sustainable rates for first class risks. Proceedings from July meetings outline resolutions and committee appointments.

Freeport Illinois Winnesheik Insurance Company T. J. Turner T., Ormsbee Winnesheik Ormaboe American Currier Chas. Baukes Adams Scofield United States Win Best Union Moffat Stephenson A. H Stone Columbian Greenwood Lemon Farmer Western States Thia

Fire Insurance Company mailings and school elections in Minnesota

The text describes instructing a meeting to mail copies of proceedings to fire insurance companies across multiple states and supports the convention. It also details London Elections under the Free School Law, urging voters to participate in the August school directors election, stressing importance of education and nonpartisan participation, and urging best citizens to serve.

Freeport C. J. Fry Fry Minnesota Iowa Missouri Illinoia Indiana Kentucky Ohio Michigah Wisconsin London

Real Estate Sales in Frampton Freeport Area

Real estate records list multiple deeds recorded in the past week for Freeport and surrounding areas. Buyers include Casper Hesdanens, Orlando Bidwell, Henry Burckhardt, Elizabeth Marble, John Rotzler, Herman Janssen, and Joel Benton among others, with prices ranging from 150 to 4000 dollars. OSCAR TAYLOR offers abstracts, deed services, and land listings in Freeport.

Freeport Land Office Casper. Hesdanens Mary Hunter Waddell Freeport Welcome Clark Frantz F. Pantzke Waddams Alexander McEathron Lena Elias Stamm Catharine Bringotf West Point Mary. J. Shatter Harlem Henry Burckhardt Helena Beck Elizabeth J. Marble Seth V. Shockley Harvey Albee Wm. B.'Bowker Underwood & Albee John Rotzler Christian Volker Knowlton Herman Janssen Jacob Maurer Hermann Janssen Henry Ohlendorf John Spafford J . E. Youngman Tena Philip McDermott Lawrence Lyons Joel Benton Campbell Florence Ae P, Byerly Conrad J. Fry Winneshelk Oscar Taylor Real Estate Atty

Soldiers Bounty Claims Cited in 1866 Act

The notice outlines the 1866 law granting a $100 bounty plus a $100 additional payment to veterans enlisted since April 19 1861 for three years who serve to term, with heirs of those who die in service also entitled. It invites soldiers to send discharges and addresses to claim agent C C Shuner of Freeport Illinois for information on eligibility and benefits.

Post Office C.C. Shuneer

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