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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1868
Page
5
The readable fragments reference a court or office discussion in Novi. Mentions include Stephenson County and Western Rails. The text is garbled but indicates a charged reminder or amnesty note tied to a specific figure or case. Further specifics are unclear due to OCR damage.
An odd fragment indicates a waiting obediance phrase from a Commercial College ad. It mentions a favorable opportunity to improve some handwring skills at a small price, never before offered in the city. The text is garbled and references teeth, timing, and persons ambiguously.
The Freeport Bakery building at the end of Stephenson Street has been relocated to clear space for a new brick block. Ste John Hoeple has purchased the old structure and is moving it to his lot, as reported in local notices.
Residents witnessed a rare celestial display described as a half- illuminated band spanning the sky from southeast to northwest around 10 PM. The Chicago Tribune suggested the phenomenon might be zodiacal light, though the position differed from typical appearances.
Report from yesterday afternoon states three horses and two men found dead by the roadside between our city and Rock Grove. Authorities suspect heat as the cause with a thermometer reading 101 degrees in the shade at 3 o clock p m.
Column space tight this week so the planned report on the Fairbairn family visit is postponed to the next issue. No details are provided in this edition.
A quotation from George Washington praises agriculture as the most noble work and calls for broad citizen endorsement. The notice adds that W. G. Barnes & Co. maintains a Galena Street agricultural depot with a full stock of approved farming machines and implements for inspection by farmers.
A July 16 fruit tasting event invites couples to pick and eat unlimited cherries raspberries gooseberries and currants from sunrise to sunset. Bringing a team and carriage grants hay and water for the horses. Admission is one dollar per couple.
Advertisements urge pure wines and medicinal liquors for family use as hot weather drives shoppers. William Dawson opens a corner store opposite Journal, offering cool drinks and light fare to visitors. The alumni faced political material pressure and a severe headache, limiting legal news coverage this week.
The notice claims Rhodes Bros meat market between Commercial block and Avarill’s new building on Stephenson St offers the town’s best quality meat based on experience. It emphasizes firsthand testimony and urges customers to visit.
In a correspondence dated 13th 1808 General Smith Atkins and many local figures invite a distinguished speaker to address the Trao Lights on Saturday evening July 26 at Jury's Hall Lal Mun. The list includes W.A. Youngman Geo Thompson Wm Young Oscar Taylor Albert Bliss Jr and several Currier and Payne names.
Freerowl Inn dated July 14 1863 confirms an invitation to address the True Lights at Fry's Hall on Saturday evening July 25 1868 and expresses thanks for the complimentary terms, signed by L. Su. Munn and others with respectful closure.
The Star reports a family addition to the editor’s household in Lena, notes a minor chimney fire at W. D. Clark’s residence with no damage, and criticizes Freeport’s lack of Fourth of July celebrations. It recounts Ozburn’s hall dance, Dodd’s Grove exercises, and speeches by Rev. W. H. Schock, B. Jet Bailey, Hon. J. M. Bailey, with later remarks by Dr. W. P. Naramore and Dr. Van Horn. An incident of stray pistol fire in Lena is mentioned, along with Odd Fellows Lodge installation. A street-level review of Milwaukee ads and a local taunt about circulation concludes the item. A wedding notice from Howardsville on July 4 between A. Merritt and Julia Hagegrt is listed.
A meeting at the Court House decided the County Convention to be held on Tuesday September 15. It is recommended that caucuses be held in the several townships on September 12.
The Times notes the committee reported two resolutions on the greenback issue both noncommittal and pro greenback. The debate lasted all night and the greenback position carried by a small margin.
Thad Stevens introduced five new articles of impeachment against President Johnson in the House on Tuesday morning. Consideration was postponed for two weeks.
A veteran observer notes weak Republican enthusiasm among Democrats and Republicans alike amid campaign heat. Indiana, Pittsburgh and Memphis figures are cited on loyalty, party divides, and the clash of Grant and Seymour supporters. Garibaldi and labor unrest in Pottsville and New York add to the charged political climate.
Orangeville July 7 1868 editors note the property being prepared for distribution to patrons of the Orangeville Gift Enterprise. they claim tickets sold will fund distribution and urge readers to invest as a reliable opportunity. signatories include martin bow er henry dincus jacob magle benj bower and others.
An old advertisement touts Tibbett's Physiological Holy Regenerator as restoring hair color softness and growth, claims to prevent shedding and dandruff, and to cure numerous ailments. It endorses Poland's W Pine Compound for pulmonary and kidney issues, sold by Hartman & Burrill with claims of universal efficacy and no instant cures.
The advertisement from Whitt Emamery and Paterson promotes new machinery produced sash doors windows frames and mouldings of all descriptions with custom work such as pluping and matching brackets and patterns. It claims quality and satisfactory service and invites orders at the Freeport Agricultural Works.
An old time advertisement lists importer and dealer in crockery china glass and silver plated goods. It promotes stone frying jars wax seals heat safe glass jars and various glass jars tumblers and canisters with proximity to the Brewster House.
A cryptic ad notes Ford and Wise repaired by the best mechanics, referencing a repair service or workshop with a line of contact or classification. The fragment suggests skilled labor and quality assurance for vehicle or equipment repair.
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