Local Items Jet Printing Offers Superior Printing Capacity
Local Items Jet Printing boasts the county’s only steam printing office with multiple presses and a large stock of materials. A Christmas Eve disturbance in Dardanelles Arkansas between whites and blacks over whisky led to the death of Poet Jones by Holland Mascntine, a noted desperado, with tensions that almost sparked interracial conflict but were eventually quelled.
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Intern Va Aélectrom
Dardanelles
Ark
Jones
Holand Mascntine
Insurance wrote up by Porter Wright agents urged
City Judge Bedford in New York urged the Grand Jury to wield its power fearlessly to aid authorities in halting daring acts of bad and unprincipled men and to ensure crimes do not go unpunished.
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Messrs
Porter Wright
United States
North American of
New York
Bedford
Heating Stoves For Wood And Coal At Low Prices
A fatal accident occurred near Cannonpatg yesterday from careless firearm handling. Eighteen year old John Smith attempted to remove a cartridge with a knife edge and a revolver discharged into his bowels. He died before a physician arrived. He was the sole support for his blind father, Mr. John Smith. The community offers sympathy as the coldest morning of winter persists.
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John Smith
Rhodes and Brother Meat Market Ad and a Crime Note
Still continue to furnish their customers with the best meats game and fish to be had in the country. If you want the best of Jake fish or a good roast call on Rhodes and Brother opposite the Soldiers Monument. A negro at Alexandria Va stole a 250 horse killed it and sold the skin for 1 25. He hopes by strict attention to business to lay up something.
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Jake
Rhodes & Brother
Soldiers’ Monument
Alexandria
Notary-style Millinery and Dressmaking Notice
Engaged in millinery and dressmaking business on her own account. Mrs. Sheetz is known to be forthright and reliable. Call for work or goods in her line, as she promises to deliver what she says.
The Poor Farsuer Spotlights Odd Winter Woes
A rustic tale describes a farmer's winter misfortunes as his hens roost in trees during storms, cows shiver by the fence, children overconsume butter, and he carries a jug and a stone in a sack while wiping his nose with his coat sleeve.
Imperial Cook and Imperial Stewart Stoves for Sale
Note found in a jury room in Mankato Minnesota December 9 1869 mentions jurors not agreeing and musician jokes. Josh Billings quote about opening a school in Mankato. Lawyer and Burchard's advertised sale of stoves mentioned.
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Imperial
Imperial Stewart
Lawyer & Burchard’a
Mankanto
Minn
Plas
Josh Billings
Mankato
Bargain Stock Reduction Planned Over Next Thirty Days
A large stock of goods will be significantly reduced in price over the next thirty days. Shoppers are urged to visit promptly to secure bargain selections and save on a wide range of items.
Stanton Defies Party Labels in Civil War Loyalty
The article argues self judgment by parties is flawed and cites Edwin M. Stanton as a Democrat loyal to the Union whose fidelity aligned him with Republicans rather than his own party. It notes some Democrats were not traitors and emphasizes Stanton's steadfast service.
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Stanton
Union
Edwin M. Stanton
Groceries and Provisions at Cronkrite Store
Fresh groceries and provisions are available at J. L. Cronkrite on Stephenson street next to the Stephenson County Bank. Delivery is prompt within the city at no extra charge and all goods are guaranteed to meet standards at fair prices. A Milwaukee man once gave his wife a fifty dollar bill for safekeeping, but she hid it in coffee and it was spent when ground for morning coffee.
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J. L. Cronkrite
Stephenson Street
Stephenson County Bank
Milwaukee
Basket Colony Tea Wins Praise From Local Families
Over sixty families have used the Basket Colony sold by C. C. Best at 151 Stephenson Street and pronounce it the best tea in the market. The ad copy emphasizes widespread user approval as a local sales pitch.
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C. C. Best
Stephenson Street
Burdett Organ Endorsement and Tax Status Note
Prof Hood endorses the Burdett Organ as the best instrument of its kind in discussions about Reed instruments. Mrs Peter B Sweeney Chamberlain of New York City handles state tax quotas for Albany, noting the annual one hour service. The entry lists tax totals for 1800 and combined two hour work totaling 83 044 80. Sweeney is praised as a key figure in New York Democracy aligned with Chicago reformers.
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Burdett Organs
D.N. Hood
YD. N. Hoop
Peter B. Sweeney
New York City
Albany
Sersetscesssrunessseensossoscanes
Seeenes
Ssessoresssens Nenersesees
Csveseeeses
Sweeney
New York
Chicago
Base burners claim top heat at Ohio Indiana fairs
A stove named Morning Glory leads a list of base burning stoves at state fairs this fall, promising the most heat from the same amount of fuel. The Milwaukee Sentinel reports a Reform School visit where a boy quips the committee came to be reformed, prompting calls for mercy.
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Ohio
Indiana
The
Milwaukee Sentinel
Reform School
Waukesha
Kummerer Sells Fine Tobacco and Cigars with Courteous Service
Local shopkeeper Kummerer keeps the best smoking tobacco and cigars and is ready to wait on customers. He is described as a perfect gentleman, offering a pleasant place to drop in, smoke by the stove, and hear city news.
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Kummerer
Krohn
Maine farmer dies after bequeathing dollar to son
A frugal farmer on Sandy River Maine died and left one dollar to his only son. He was buried in the church yard ruined by a flood and his body was found downstream opposite the son's home. The son, upon learning the news, said the dollar would likely lure him back.
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Sandy River
Maine
Treatment and reuse of old shoes for new goods
The passage explains a process to convert discarded shoes into usable items. Old footwear is cut into small pieces and treated with chloride of sulfur to harden the leather, then washed, dried, ground, and bound with shellac or glue. The material is molded and pressed into combs, buttons, knife handles, and other articles.
Lanterns For Kerosene Oil At Lawyer and Burchard
Lawyer and Burchard offer tubular lanterns for kerosene oil and oil lanterns of every description for sale.
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Lawyer & Burchard’s
Woman Farms Husbandry Advocate Cuts Brush Works Eight Acres
A Maine Prairie Minnesota woman, a practical advocate of women rights, took over farming after her husband exhausted funds and fell ill. She cleared eight acres, prepared the land, planted two acres of corn and potatoes, and harvested one hundred bushels of turnips and one hundred sixty bushels of wheat. She dug a house cellar and managed all household duties neatly.
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Maine
Minn
Meat Cutters And Stuffers At Lawvers Burchards Low Prices
Meat cutters and stuffers offered at lowest prices at Lawver s and Burchard s.
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Lawvers& Burchard’s
Mormon Schism Grows as Apostates Rally at Capri
In Capri Oran on December 31 the Mormon schism strengthens with nearly two thousand apostates. Godby Harrison and ex-Patriarch Kelsey spoke at a large meeting, many converts were made, and a Norman Tribune will begin publishing tomorrow. Brigham's rule exposures promised. Utah Central line nearing Salt Lake City. Weather clear.
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Capri
Oran
Godby and Harrison
Utah Magazine
Kelsey
Norman Tribune
Brigham
Utah Central
Salt Lake City
Fancy toilet goods and medicines offered by Neff and Babcock
Neff and Babcock advertise a fresh stock of holiday toilet goods including combs brushes soaps and colognes at low prices. They also offer pure brandies and whiskies for medicinal use and fresh pure drugs and medicines for wholesale and retail.
Underground photographer offers unrivalled tone and finish
An ad notes a photographer with great experience, claiming unrivalled tone and finish. He prints all sizes and styles, with prices claimed to be the lowest, located on Stephen son street at Exchance corner upstairs. The Illinois Central Railroad reports six month earnings totaling 3 642 708 06 with various categories and a state treasury payment.
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Thorougly
Stephenson Street
Exchance
Boots and Rubber Goods Store Expands Inventory
Nearby Krohn's tobacco shop reports steady sales of boots and shoes while rubber goods for wet weather are highlighted. A Massachusetts farm spring on J H Temple's property floods suddenly before rain, regardless of season, with water surging out then rainfall arriving within a day and a half.
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Krohn
J. H. Temple
Farmingham
Massachusetts
Right Side Up with Care and Tobacco Shop Ad
Krohn the tobacco and cigar man offers pipes cigars and smoking tobacco plus care tips. A home remedy suggests applying a pearlash poultice to corns at night for removal.
Wright, Cavanagh & Co Boot and Shoe Dealers Ad
Wright Cavanagh Co boot and shoe dealers offer seasonable stock in latest styles at unbeatable prices. Call them before you buy for guaranteed satisfaction.
Preacher Hatfield Sermon Sparks Chicago Reflection
A Chicago reader recalls attending Mr Hatfield's address, noting he prayed to remove intemperance Sabbath breaking fraud profanity cheating and vice from the city. The writer stopped listening mid sentence while pondering what would remain in Chicago.
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Chicago
Illinois Central six months earnings end Oct 31 1869
The Illinois Central Railroad reports six month gross earnings totaling 8 642 708 06 with freight 2 629 884 82 passenger 930 220 15 extra baggage 1 027 04 mails 88 188 29 express etc 165 537 16. Seven percent of this was paid into the State Treasury this morning totaling 254 989 56 an increase of 45 045 81 from the six months ending April 4 1860.
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Strinoreto
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Palmer
Treasury
Col. Cook
Sun pictures outshine pen and heart pictures
The ad promotes sun pictures as better than pen pictures and heart pictures, suggesting a photo can keep bright the memory of a heart image. It recommends McKenry's as the place to obtain the photograph.
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McKenry
Resolution on abstaining from serving alcohol at public receptions
A note paper resolution asks holders of representative or official positions to consider declining to provide intoxicating drinks at their public receptions, stating no aim to dictate domestic arrangements but urging propriety in official hospitality.
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Washington
Sawyer and Burchard Hardware Firm Draws Crowded Trade
The hardware firm Sawyer and Burchard maintains constant activity with crowds of customers due to low prices, quality stock, and clear visibility. The note urges readers to visit for hardware and stoves, promising satisfaction.
Salomon Named Governor of Washington Territory
A dispatch reports Gen. B. 8. Salomon, late Cook County Clerk, was appointed Governor of Washington Territory by the Governor. The appointment allegedly came without his application or knowledge, prompting speculation that the president rebuked Chicago newspapers for opposing Salomon and allied Democrats.
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Salomon
Cook County
Washington Territory
Bloomington
Chicago
Aici Matt
Bargains and Tailoring Offer From WM Walton in Stephenson Street
Notice announces dry goods and merchant tailoring bargains in Stephenson Street as WM Walton invites shoppers to clear shelves for spring. Also mentions a Paris Suez Canal lottery report where Empress Eugenie allegedly issued winning tickets inviting travel to the Nile and a reception at Compiègne.
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Stephenson County
WM. Walton
Stephenson Street
Suez
Paris
Aigle
Nile
Eugenie
Compeigne
Wedding Suit Over Gentleman's Offer Is Won
Miss Helen M Brown sued Captain Bartlett after he proposed marriage following a display of his picture and gifts. The Providence court awarded her a verdict of $10,000 for breach of promise. The tale mentions an item called Basket Oolong Tea sold at D OC Best store on 161 Stephenson Street.
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D. OC
Best
Stephenson Street
Helen M
Brown
Bartlett
Providence
Rhode Island
Boots and shoes sold cheap by local merchant Tandy
Winter weather prompts talk of footwear as essential. Tandy advertises low prices and reliable goods. A New York Times correspondent quotes Mrs. Abraham Lincoln living modestly near the bearing school with mourning attire and no regular visitors.
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Abraham Lincoln
New York Times
Duchy of
Baden
Thom
Groceries at C C Best's Offer Low Prices
A Munich merchant paid for a hay wagon by weight. The seller’s son appeared as unloading began, and the buyer threatened the boy. A brawl ensued with the seller, his son, the buyer, and the wagon loaded with hay taken into custody by police.
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Munich
Shay
Rhodes Brothers Meat Chopper Shown on Stephenson Street
A local visit to Rhodes & Brother near the Soldiers' Monument showcased the American Patent Meat and Vegetable Chopping Machine. The model ranges in size and price for family use, promising a neat, hand somest operation and an improvement over the old chopping bowl and knife. Call to see the device in operation and read the advertiser’s column for details.
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Rhodes & Brother
Stephenson Street
Soldiers’ Monument
Rhodes Bros
Httle
Grant Statue to Be Erected in Washington on His Horse
Friends plan an equestrian statue of General Grant in Washington. The artist will model Grant on his bay horse Cincinnati, who served with him in battle. A studio near the White House will host the modeling, with work starting immediately. The statue is estimated to cost $60,000.
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General Grant
Washington
Cincinnati
Grant
White House
Highest Price Paid for Produce at C C Bests
Local notice announces that C C Best on 151 Stephenson Street offers the highest prices paid for all kinds of produce.
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C. C. Best's
Stephenson Street
New Bergman Robey & Kirk Firm Opens in Bergman
W W Robey has bought an interest in the Farmers Warehouse and the firm becomes Bergman Robey Kirk. They occupy a new brick building behind the Court House and offer popular farm machinery including Romely threshers, McCormick harvesters, Sterling plows, Moline plows, Dixon plows, Easterly seeder and more, wishing the new firm success.
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Farmers
W. W. Robey
Bergman& Kirk
Bergman, Robey & Kirk
Court House
Romely
Indiana
Thresher
Toe McCormick
Sterling
Moline
Dixon
Masquerade Ball Planned at Turner Hall in January 1870
A Masquerade Ball is announced for Turner Hall in the city on a Tuesday night in January 1870. Preparations are under way and the piece notes German guests know how to host such events.
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Turner Hall
Odds and Gods and a Banter of Witty Quips
A chaotic paste of jokes and anecdotes. Topics include pirate puns, misheard phrases, a damp promises of life, a horse ad for a fashionable lady, typographical errors, a Hartford flood pumpkin scare, Grant and his education debt, a Chinese washerman joke, grim puns from a cholera ward, and a courtly nod to American legal quirks.
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Becaug
Ares Perpetual
John H. Addams
igetSecond National Bank
Treaty Second District
A.h.wisk
William Young
Stephenson
H.C. Burchard
Walter P. Hunt
Second National Bank
Thompson Wilcoxon
Freeport
Ill
Michael Sawyer
John R. Lemon
James M. Smith
Buena Vista
T.D. Wilcoxon Fro Agent Farmers Insurance Company
L. T. Lemon Frstory Farmers Insurance Company
Fiobre
V H. Addams
Hastam. Young
L. T. Lemon
Ra Buckman
TD. Wilcoxon
AEB
LM. Buckman & CO
Billiard
Wil
Buckman's ‘Billiard
Freeport, ‘Illinois
Ite Paper & Metals
Will
E. Leveridge, Jr
John K. Brewster
Free
Tek
C.D, Blanchard
Sawyer & Burchard’s
Mrs. Sheetz
Stevens & Co
Charles H. Packard
Wilcoxon
West
Neff & Babcock
Weld
Staver & Snyder
Sun Pictures
Sawyer and Burchard
Tandy
Meat Chopper
Bethlehem
Beecher
Hartford
John
A. Most
Great Britain
Buffalo
Maingand
Erie Railroad
Aubury
England
Aaron Man
Oca
Phelim
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Gabriel
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