A Swindler Targeting Orphans Exposed by Old Lawyer
Abner Pierce, a Missouri lawyer and former family friend, helps Clara and Mary Merwin, orphans of a deceased man, unravel a mortgage swindle by Alexander Campbell. Pierce investigates, exposes forged signatures, retrieves control of funds, and forces Campbell to flee. Pierce then stays to manage affairs, earning the sisters’ lasting gratitude.
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Abner Pierce
Alexander Campbell
Pierce
Philip Merwin
Tennessee
Nashville
Missouri
Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Clara
Mr. Pierce
Mary
Bell
Old Jack The Talking Farm Horse From Rural Verse
A rural couple debates selling their faithful old horse Jack. Jane pleads to keep him for his decades of service and companionship, while John contemplates retirement and a younger, faster horse. Jane wins, promising oats and clover to honor Jack’s years of work.
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Jane
Hoss
Jack
John
Old Jack
Allers
Earth
Ma's Old Beau And A Missouri Estate Scandal
Clara and May Merwin, sisters and orphans near the Missouri river, faced a troubling revelation about their inherited estate valued around 40 000 dollars. They learned the property was heavily encumbered, leaving them with uncertain assets and potential legal action amid a village setting.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Clara
May Merwin
Missouri River
Fallacious Statistical Arguments in Freeport Journal 1875
A letter defending prohibition based on Internal Revenue statistics argues demand and supply link. It cites 1873-74 brewery losses in Pennsylvania and Michigan, revenue disparities under license versus prohibition, and claims local option as harmful. The reply defends Illinois law and warns against democracy free whisky.
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Eprrors Freeepokt Journal
Ladies’ Christian Temperance Union
Internal Revenue Statistics
U. S. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
National Brewers’ Association
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Maryland
Virginia
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Sterling
Maine
Massachusetts
Pennsyivane
D. B. Byers
Freeport
Freeport Journal
Port Journal
Sunday School Convention Committee on Entertainment Named
The Stephenson County Sunday School Association assembly appointed a committee on entertainment at the Northern District Illinois Sunday School Convention to be held at the First Presbyterian Church. Members include representatives from multiple churches such as First Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian, First M E, Embury M E, Salem, German M F E, Baptist, Episcopal, and German churches. Jeremiah Dean, F C Winglow, and others were named, with Joseph Scott chairing the overall creation.
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Stephenson and Sunday School Association
Dstrict
Illinois
Executiv
Freeport
First Presbyterian Church—Co
Bidwell
John Burrell
Kate Miler
Second Presbyterian Church
W. Swanzey
Hutchinson
T. Gemmill
M. E
A. K. Stibgen
Hemenway
Snyder
Embury
F. C Winglow
C. W. Brown
Jeremiah Dean
Salem
S. Kunz
Me Rockey
Sarah Whitside
German M. FE
Wm. Mat Lung
G. Wenzel
Baptist Church
A. W. Ford
J. M. Bailey
John Mortelius
Episcopal Church
F. _Bartlet
Lada Buckman
Clara Webster
Germany
Fuessle
German Presbyterian Church
E. A. Elfield
German Lutheran Church
Fotsch
Joseph Scott
Stphenson County Sunday School
Cration
B. F. Jacobs
Coago
I. F. Kueeckkner
Mule Attack Ends in Odd Aftermath in Gilman
Farmers report a Newfoundland dog from a butcher’s team owner confronted a mule near Gilman last Thursday. The dog’s bold display led to the mule striking, causing a disturbance as locals gathered. Citizens awarded the dog with cakes and sweets attached to a fish pole as a humorous tribute.
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Marshall Daily
Tima
Gilman
Warning On Liquor And Tobacco For Young Man
A two year old age notional tale recounts a man claiming failing sight after late life health issues. An ophthalmologist questions habits of alcohol and tobacco. The youth admits habitual use for eighty years, and the doctor urges cessation to save sight and life. A Chicago citizen is noted in the consultation context.
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Chicago
United E bonds in gold value sparks debate
The piece argues United E bonds remain strong security, despite claims of gold valuations. It insists bonds are widely taken up at home and abroad and urges avoiding talk of depreciation. No references to places or precise figures are provided.
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United E
United States
Mim
Georgia
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Carlipp
Court House
A. D. Meaunam
Anierry
Beck
First National Bank
C. B. Bidwell
Gro. F. Deforestt
Second National Bank
U.S
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
England
Ireland
Evurore
John H. Addams
L. W.guiteat
Kingsley & Mills
Dentists
Stoneman’s Block
D. A. Knowlton & Sons’ Bank
D. Burrell
Ill
T. J. Morton
D. F. Swengel
Anu 2d National Banks
J. C! Burbank
Munn
van Buren Street
Galen Avenue
R. F. Hayes
Staver’s Block
Stephenson Street
Green St
Esther W. Taylor
Opera House
L. M. van Buren
M. D
Staver & Snyder’s
Dr. Prentice
Jackson &J
Exchange
Walnut
Tod
W. W. Montelius
LeScott & Wise
J. A. Bardel
Sciota
Addams
Warren, Lanark
Mt. Carroll
Exchange Street
Kuehner
Insurance
Insurance Agency
WM. Trembor
Fry's Block
Liverook
London & Globe
Ennsylvania Fireins,Co
Insurance Company of North America
Phoenix Inc, Co
Continentallns, Co
N. Y
Springfield
Mags
Girardins. Co
Sly
Asher & Shay
Haim
Galena Street
P, E
Bangasser
Lil
Josel
Lower Stephenson Street
Krueger
Preper Bgr
Galena Streets
John Loos Dlarnessy
D. S, Brewster
Braanart
Eevee
GEO
Os Stephenson &J
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Business
Warness
Jon Loos
J. Krueger
Joan Loos
Hi. E. Brown
Hettinger's
Kearny At
Seven Pines
Edmund Clarence Stedman
Kearny
Lee
Jameson
Berry
Birney
Phil
Chan
Tim
Scribner
Jula
Tam
Clara Merwin
Abner
Beau
Sunday School Association
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