Northern Counties Exchange Items Gathered
A concise note previews assorted items from Northern counties of the state, selected from local exchanges. The column signals reader interest in forthcoming mentions and regional curiosities.
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20 Jan 1869
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Freeport Journal in Freeport, Illinois
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1869
Page
1
Fires, freight, and curiosities in Galena items
The Galena column reports a house fire caused by a defective flue at Dr. B F Fernipfs residence. It notes near suffocation of two young ladies and severe furniture damage. Other notes include the Galena Gazette editor change, rail line settlements to widows, lectures, repaired Congregational Church, odd medical case of a 15 year old girl, and local anecdotes on velocipedes and a clothing scam incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
B. F. Fernipf
the. Galena
Zeitting
J. H.von Kettler
Illinois Central Railroad
Dubuque
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Widotvs
Lnst
O. O. Howard
Congregational Church
Ude
Warren Sentinel
Hays
Warren
Galena Gazette
Manning Magby
New York
Tair Grounds
Charlie Sisson
Chicago
Sid van Dusen
Galesburg
Mark Pwiin
Matthew
Illinois
Quincy Whig
American Express
Quincy
Bluff City
Kansas City
Missouri
Board of Equalization
Rice
Winneshiek Insurance Company
Freeport
John Neiste
Quincy Typographical Union
Quincy House
Franklin
Rockford
Holland Hoébie
Walcome
W. Stone
Gunni
Holland
Starr,& Dunton
H. Griggs
Register
Winnebago County
Decatur Republican
Titus A
Ells i
Ohio
Decatur
Ifrom Quincvy
Revere
Heme
Jsister 80
Masonic Order
Iroquois County
Assault and arson tales from Carroll and Lanark areas
The report covers a farmer Lamoreaux attacked by O Connell after a quarrel over hogs. Lamoreaux wounded fatally left lung, O Connell fled. News notes describe injuries to Mrs Heagy from a fall, Connelly possibly leaving the country, and local dance plans at Union Hall Mount Carroll. Additional items include a buck and wild turkeys kill near Savanna, an ice fall injuring Mrs Schuerman, thefts at Oakwood Cemetery, a fire at Landaker’s store with $5,000 loss, and a dog-driven thwarting burglars at Kothe Warren drug store. Local clergy appointment, skating accidents, and a child nearly drowning are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lond
Latmoreaus
Carroll
County
Tome
O'Connell
Lamoreaux
Lampredux
O’connell
Lanark
Mount Carroll
Alba LaMorEaux
Connelly
Union Hall
Mt. Carroll
Savanna
Schuerman
J. Edward Foster
Drs. Wales
Elgin’ Gazette
Messrs. Kothe & Warren
B. li. Geer
West Side
Lis
Jaeger
Smith
Congregational
Turner Junction
Across Rock River iron bridge nears completion in Dix
The article details progress on a large iron truss bridge with stone abutments across the Rock River in Dix, replacing the washed-away span. It notes other local developments including the Knitting Factory, Cumins & Co plow works, rail track charter plans, and various accidents, robberies, and community notices from surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DixoltTe cl
C. White
Tivot
Truesdell
McElroy & Crane
San
Cumins & Co
Todd & Dement
Aistance
Amboy Journal
Petit
Aaron Hook
Ray
Hugh McGee
Sacrifices and their spiritual meaning in worship
The text explains that Jewish sacrifices were representative acts pointing to inner worship and the Lord. It discusses how external offerings signify inner affections guided by the Lord, the role of the priesthood, and how the Christian faith fulfills these sacrifices through love and obedience to commandments. It notes the transition from sacrificial law to Christian unity in the divine-human medium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malachi
Chaveh
The Financial Wonder During the Civil War Era
The article extols American finances during the war, detailing federal borrowing, public contributions, and postwar debt reduction. It asserts that citizens funded the war without foreign loans, notes large debt but growing national capacity, and urges gradual tax relief and continued prudent governance.
New Webster's Dictionary Praised and Fair Location Bids
A review lauds a dry pondrous dictionary for its ample array of words defined with clarity and labor. The text notes plans for a spirited competition to decide the site of the next Thin State Fair, with Bloomington as a candidate and other cities urged to bid as the Executive Committee of the Agricultural Society seeks bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albion
Bloomington
The
Agricultural Society
Mark Twain Appearance Promoted With Ticket Pickup
A notice urges readers to visit Emmert and Burrell’s to pick up Mark Twain related tickets and his appearance reminder for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Emmert & Burrell’s
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