Freeport Board of Education Sixteen Schools Report 1869
The Freeport Board of Education reports for the year ending July 1869, detailing sixteen operations in early year rising to seventeen in the summer term. It notes the Key Stone Block primary school addition and transfer, the General Superintendent Mr. Q. G. Alvord plus assistants, and lists staff for each ward and grade across the First, Second, Third wards and the West Building. The narrative covers school year length forty weeks across fall winter and summer terms, construction costs for the new building near West street, receipts and expenditures, including interest, and the current treasury balance. It concludes with board officers and members: Luther W. Guiteau president, H. M. Barnum clerk, Ezrom Mayer treasurer, and C. J. Fry alternate member.
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of Education
Freeport
Wheneed
3D Ward
G. Alvord
Julia Sweet
W. H. Crary
Carrie Darling
Mary Hudson
Ella Darling
Mollie Powers
Fannie Alvord
Key Stone
Luther W. Guiteau
H. M. Barnum
Ezrom Mayer
C. J. Fry
L. W. GairEau
F. W.S. Brawley
H. M. Bannus
Board of Education
July Sth
Keystone
Fugl
Ludwig Kercher
William Luttig
George Buchaner
Charles Kercher
G. G. Alvord
Carrie B
L. S. Gregg
F. A
Anna Flannegan
Jennie Turner
Emma
Pierces
Pye
F E Josel and Co Vinegar Prize Winners
F E Josel and Co advertise a superior wine vinegar praised for purity and versatility in table use or pickling. The firm won first premium at Missouri State Fair and a silver medal at the Illinois State Fair in Quincy in 1868, noted for integrity and fair dealing.
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Quincy
Freeport clubs hold concurrent picnics at city outskirts
The Freeport Tarnverein held a picnic at Western Garden last Sunday afternoon while the Swengerbund organized another gathering at a grove just south of the city limits, both community events attracting local members.
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Freeport Tarnverein
Western Garden
Swengerbund
Perfumeries From Prime Makers at Neff and Babcock's
A local advertisement promotes a wide range of perfumeries from top manufacturers available at Neff and Babcock's on Stephenson Street. The notice highlights variety and quality, inviting customers to shop for fashionable scents and beauty goods.
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Neff & Babcock’s
Stephenson Street
Recovering Johnny Pattison Injury Update
We are pleased to learn that little Johnny Pattison son of Mr Jare Pattison who was run over on Monday of last week is now rapidly recovering. Fortunately his injuries were not as serious as first feared.
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Johnny Pattison
Jare Pattison
New Buildings Progress on Stephenson Street and Locust
The brick block on Stephenson street beside the engine house progresses finely. The residence of Mr DA Knowlton on Locust street nears completion, as does the Witters home on Stephenson street. R Pelek adds to his gun shop to accommodate growing business.
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Stephenson Street
DA Knowlton
Locust Street
Witters
R. Pelek
Tl U of
Thief Nabbed After Boot Purchase Scheme
A man offered many boots for kale at a boot and shoe store in Wree ports. The merchant sent him away then waited an hour. On his return an officer confronted him and took him into custody. The suspect, Lim Tule, was held for trial. the case involved falsely claiming boots belonged to another and telegraphic notice of arrest.
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Lanark Banner
Kale
Wreeports
Bomgih
Lim Tule
Orly County
Buey
Swindlers and dubious advertising schemes warned
The Galesburg Press denounces Harper Wilson Co and Richardson's Advertising Agency for failing to pay publishers and delaying ads. References to Portland Mathe Troy New Yorke and West coast advertisers caution readers about deceptive promotions and potential liquidations.
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Orton
Portland
Mathe
Ediffektion
Tnt Ho Sakai
Winthrop
Troy
New Yorke
Re-Arims
Jas
Galesburg Ree
Harper
Man seeks lost son Francis OConnor from Monaghan
About twenty years ago John O Connor of County Monaghan Ireland parted from his son Francis in Boston. Since then he has heard nothing and believes Francis may be in the north part of Illinois. Francis is now about 88. Any information to John O Connor Aurdra Illinois will be welcomed. Papers inclined to assist a lone old man to find his child will confer a favor by copying this notice.
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John
Q’connor
County Monaghan
Ireland
Francis
Boston
Ilinois
Francis O'Connor
John O'Connor
Aurdra'Ilinois
Information Wanted in Beloit Free Press notice
Mrs Ellen Holsinger of Beloit Wisconsin seeks the present whereabouts of her daughter Sarah Potts aged 30 years. She offers a reward of five dollars for information leading to her location.
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Beloit Free Press
Ellen Holsinger
Beloit
Wis
Sarah Potts
Walz Adds TwoStory Brick Addition To Cooper Shop
John M. Walz recently expanded his Galena Street cooper shop between Chicago and Van Buren streets with a sizable two story brick addition. The move broadens workspace and likely increases production capacity for woodworking and barrel making.
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John M. Walz
Cooper
Galena ‘Street
Chicago
Assess ments for Public Improvments in Freeport City
An ordinance outlines how the city council will order street and utility improvements, appoint commissioners to determine real estate that will derive special benefits, and assess costs proportionally. It details notices, sworn commissioners, and the assessment roll process to fund public works.
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City of
Freeport
City of Free
A. B
C. D
EB. F
BC. D
Gibete Shail Mdikd
Sioners
A.B
City
Clark
Corporation
Nasessin
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Freeeport
Elby
Bree
Dewepaper
Uichenath
Erich
Crry Clerk’s Office
Lit
City of Freepers
State OF Illinois
Stephenson County
E. F
Dr Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup and Mandrake Pills Ad
Special notices promote Dr Schenck's three medicines for consumption liver complaint and dyspepsia. Seaweed tonic Mandrake pills and Pulmonic syrup are said to cleanse the stomach and liver improve digestion and blood and restore health. The advertisement claims the treatment cures consumption by removing the cause rather than suppressing symptoms and lists prices and availability from druggists.
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Wiley
J. H. Schen
Philadelphia
Schenck
Br. Schenck
Dr. Schenck
Uniess
Hypenomenae Cure Ad Banish Spermatorrhea Lecture
Dr Culverwell promotes a radical cure for sexual weakness and related impediments through an oral treatment. The sealed pamphlet advertises a single course that promises to restore vigor and prevent lifelong marital issues, selling at a penny press price from New York publishers.
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Culverwell
Sinan
Court Terms Narrowed Case in Weld County
Court records show a case in Weld County where defendant name partially legible, facing charges tied to reported capacity limits and related offenses. Prosecution seeks resolution with potential plea and court action scheduled at the county courthouse.
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Board of Bancauéh
First Ward School
Frst Ward
Frank A. Rosebrugh
Sarah Hawkins
Mary Wilson
Bolton
Jennie Wilson
Mary L. Clayton
Second Ward
A. S. Brigham
Sarah's Hawkins
West School Building
Lydia Young
Ruth Young
Third Ward School
MLE
Ena Darling
Weeee
Mather
Miss B
Pierce
A. B. C.D. ,Commissioners
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Attest
Mable
County Court
Awoh
Pastate
Aald Ap
Frepport
Renl
Darenrid EE
Cory Whleh
Stephenson
Holden i Court House
City of Freeport
Bald Court
Offic Operatic Fea
Steph Lal
Frrepor
Materia
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Weld
Gua Dalty
Leon N Fry
Wellekey Hee Co
W& Asse
Dan
Ney
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Guy “Nung
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