Libel suit over Tribune remarks stirs public view
A Chicago libel case centers on a Tribune editorial deemed harsh to Mrs Wilkinson. The jury awarded compensation but the judge called the original article rough, signaling a likely appeal’s impact on evolving press standards. Meanwhile local society hears of marriages and Fenian silence as civic life continues.
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Farmers Insurance praised for prompt loss payments
A letter from Rev Wood in the Island Weekly Union extols Farmers Insurance Company of Freeport for twelve years of prompt loss payments. The writer recounts a fire in Edington township and confirms settlement under the Farmers Insurance policy, inviting farmers to consider insurance and visit officers to obtain coverage on installment terms.
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Mers Company
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Freeport
Farmers Insurance Endorsement Appeals to Farmers in Freeport
A Freeport letter extols the Farmers Insurance business of 12 years focusing on farm property. It praises prompt honest payouts and a yearly installment plan, arguing the Farmers offers safe dependable coverage and urges farmers in the county to entrust policies to the company.
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Freeport Impressions From Broadhead Editor Visit
Good Notice praises Freeport as a beautiful city near the Wisconsin Illinois line. The writer extols Stine & Bro clothing, the Stine family, and the local manufacturing capacity, noting the Journal office and printing establishment as exemplary in the North-West.
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Illinois
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Rock River
Illlinois Central
Western Union
United States
Stephenson County
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Chicago
Garden City
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H.A. Murdock
New Hampshire
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Journal
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Chicago Tribune Inauguration Letter Offers Lincoln soldiers Shelter
A private letter from Thomas J. Bryan Jr. to Illinois soldiers requests offer of floor space in a Washington mansion for inauguration spectators. Bryan notes hotels will be scarce and, if needed, his unfurnished but spacious house can accommodate hundreds in military fashion once vacated March 1.
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Bryan letter urges fearless editorial attack on corruption
A reader from Washington writes Tros. B. Bryan urging vigorous publication of editorials to root out corruption in American politics. He praises Brady papers and mentions Pomeroy’s new paper, calling it the “red hot” political issue and requesting sample copies from Printing House Square, New York City.
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Sdluriag Reviete
Pomeroy
S. DeMocrat
Local balls planned at Fry Hall and Hettinger's Hall
Reports indicate Rescue Hook and Ladder Company plans a ball at Fry Hall on Wednesday evening while Freeport Singer Band to hold an event at Hettinger's Hall on March 4. A Chicago train delay occurred Tuesday evening due to a boiler fire but caused no injuries or major damage.
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Burglary Report Hidden Motives Courtnight Washington Birthday
A theft at the residence of Mr Ai Z Farwell on Stephenson Street occurred last week during Washingtons birthday observance. The thief entered the cellar and dining room and left by the back door. No property appeared missing, leaving the burglarys purpose unclear.
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Stephenson Street
Market Dullness Follows Frost and Cold Weather
Frost and cold have left the town in an almost impassable state and halted grain deliveries. The result is a tight market with little grain entering commerce and widespread reports of dull business.
Freeport Markets Prices From February 1 1860
Market list shows corn 46 cents shelled and 45 cents in ear, oats 15 cents, rye 1.65, Timothy 2.00, butter 23 cents, eggs 16 17 cents per dozen, live hogs 9.50, dressed 18.50, lard 17 18, potatoes 45 50, hides 10 cents, calf skins 12 cents, rag a 2 cents, loaded at the office.
Wool Market Prices For Washed And Unwashed Wool
Washed wool grades listed as Course 3sc Medium 38e Fine 360 Tubwash 3se. Unwashed wool quoted at one third off. Market figures indicate price adjustments across washed and unwashed lots.
List of Letters Remaining Unclaimed in Freeport Post Office
Unclaimed letters listed for February 23 1869 in Freeport Illinois. Names include Christopher Hays John Applerbach James Keaney Mary Aurand Margaret Bittle Robt Myers Jannie Ryler Sarah Mason Jennie Beghen Jacob Miller Danijel Mayer Christian Best Murphy John Buss Helen Mavara Bates Bartmeyer Carr Chase Lizzie Carswell Carlton Olendening Merritt Clark Esther Cole Harvey Duke Vine Yoham Edmonds Mary Boy Jacob Fenders Wm Foster Jacob Furman George Gire Barham Gray Hibbert Hemenway Miller Musser Murphy Norris Meara Odell Offenby Patterson Pease Reilly Maggio Reno Seaford Smith Sweeney Bilander Tomson Williams Ward Wheeler etc. Office hours noted with holiday exceptions.
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John Applerbach
King
Agney
Keaney James
Allison
Kitch
Mary
Aurand
Keaser
Margaret Bittle
Lizzle Buckler
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