Editor’s rest and copper rod debate in Daily Weekly
A laborer humorously notes an editor’s Saturday night relief after a week’s work. Then J M Nicos argues Baldwin Lightning Rod vs Copper Scroll, detailing sales, customer choice, and alleged misrepresentation to persuade public opinion, with claims of regional reputations and markets.
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Do. W. Go Tanner
Baldwin
D. W. C. Tanner
Taylor
Anner
Freeport
Bloomington
Normal Institute
Chicago
St. Louis
Middle States
J. M. Nicos
Germans Gather For Lager Fun In Cedarville Grove
Jax A correspondent describes a Sunday gathering of Germans southeast of Cedarville where XX lager flowed and joviality prevailed. A man intoxicated by drink spotted a wood piece he mistook for a man and challenged it to a fight, sparking much amusement among onlookers.
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Jax
Cedarville
Gas Mains Laid to Fry Residence on Adams Street
The gas mains are being laid on Adams street up to Mr C J Fry's residence and a movement seeks to extend the mains along Stephenson street to Gen Shaffer's residence. The note records progress of gas infrastructure in the area and potential expansion plans.
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Adams Street
C. J. Fry
Stephenson Street
Gen. Shaffer
Remarkable Florence Corn Crop Grows Over Eight Feet
Mr Sterling May of Florence reports a May planted corn crop reaching 7 feet 4 inches, and with leaves straightened could measure 8 feet 4 inches. He asks if anyone nearby has a taller stalk.
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Sterling May
Florence
Notice to lease poor farm in Freeport district
Phureday's Daily reports that Mr C H Rosenstiel as chair of the committee on the poor farm announces the farm will be rented on October 1. Proposals must be written to G I Rosenstiel at Freeport Woolen Mills in Freeport by August 6 offering terms for the year ending October 1 1868 and weekly board price for paupers kept at the farm.
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C.H. Rosenstiel
Committee On Poor Farm
G. I. Rosenstiel
Freeport Woolen Mills
Freeport
Stephenson County Fair Dates Set for September
The Stephenson County Agricultural Society will hold its next fair on September 25, 26, and 27. Proceedings from the last meeting have not yet been published.
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Stephenson County Agricultural Society
Local TV Items Plentiful or Scarce This Day
A cryptic note weighs local television listings and market activity. The piece asks readers to identify where local TV items are abundant and who is missing from their pockets, hinting at broader market extremes and value.
Young Nan Advertises for Position in City Notice
An item notes a ten year old, described as quick and able to write well, seeking a position. It states willingness to be generally useful and hints at a recruitment notice from the Chicago Deputhouse of July. The phrasing reflects an old-time employment marketplace and a youth seeking work.
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Chicago
Nan
Aterieva
Celestial Event To Show Jupiter With One Moon Hidden
On August 21 a rare celestial display will occur as Jupiter appears without its satellites for nearly two hours. Three moons will be invisible as they cross Jupiter’s disc, while the remaining moon will be in the planet’s shadow.
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Jupiter
Framing of By Laws and Union at Steam Fire Engine Meet
Proceedings show the Steam Fire Engine Company at the Court House adopting a revised preamble and by laws after a minority report. Members appointed to organize a hose company and determine relations between the two entities. The treasurer and secretary authorized to secure books. actions deferred to Friday. Agricultural Society executive committee met after adjournment to inspect fair grounds.
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Walter Lord
H. Settley
Mm. McLaughlin
W. Bord
County Fair Plans And Estimates In 1867 Meeting
Actions approved include locating the track on the center survey with a grade not exceeding twelve feet. A three person committee led by C. J. Fry was formed to let and contract for fencing the fair ground and track grading. The north thirty acres was prioritized for fencing. Dates for the next annual fair were set for September 24 25 26 and 27. The meeting adjourned to July 27 at 2 PM. Secretary Guo Wolr of Freeport reported on July 13 1867.
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Fair Ground
J. Swanzey
H. Diemer
C. J. Fry
J. Scott
J. Davis
M. Guo. WoLr
Sec’y
Freeport
Empire Base Ball Club Visits Lanark in Friendly Match
The Empire Base Ball club of Freeport traveled by 5:30 a m train to Lanark to play the Enterprise Club. After a breakfast at the American Trouse and hospitality at Mr Howlett s residence the game ended 62 to 12 in favor of the umpires, followed by banquets at the American House and Mr Howlett s home. The clubs praised Lanark s hospitality and planned future social games.
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Empire Base Ball Club
Lanark
Enterprise Club
J. B. Howlett
Beaner
Interprise Club
Howlett
Empire Club
Payne
Louis Stoskopf
Stoskopf
Empire
Lanark Club
Mysterious Figure Appears With White Umbrella
An unnamed man with a white umbrella startled onlookers yesterday on the stevols causing a buzz. The paper withholds his name but advises readers to await further developments as events unfold.
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Ji Naiman
Local notices report railroad conductor Mar 8 return
Mar 8 report that Pibbard, the popular railroad conductor, has returned from a visit east and will resume daily rail work. His family, who accompanied him, have returned home. Dr John Charla plans to settle back in this city. Infant illness of Rey CLark's child affects the rector. John Stoebehaw built a new sidewalk on Jackson Street, rumored to use parts of his repaired bowling alley.
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Pibbard
Rey
Clark
Episcopal Church
John Stoebehaw
Jackson Street
Estate settlement notices and claims in probate proceedings
Moonay July 15 estate of Gerhard Lubbing and estate of William F Brown list claims allowed and continuances. Proofs of published notice for settlement of claims show various claims allowed against multiple estates including Hodges and others. guardianship and executorship appointments noted with bonds. Proceedings continue to next term for additional evidence and continuances.
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Wm. F. Brown
Edward P. Hodges
McKoes & Herbert
Jacob Hartzell
Milton M. Mosher
J. W
Sucerman
Isaac V. Gav
M. M. Mosher
Property sale sparks hope for new business blocks
The owner of the old Presbyterian church property has disposed of the site to I S Zartman owner of the Pennsylvania House for about 10000 dollars. He has already sold the first twenty four feet adjoining the Commercial Blocks on Stephenson street to William Walton dry goods merchant at a frontage price of 100 dollars per foot. A second prominent dry goods dealer plans to buy the adjoining lot. They anticipate erecting fine business blocks by next season.
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Old Presbyterian Church
I.S. Zartman
P’nnsylvania House
Zartman
Stephenson Street
Wm. Walton
Walton
Freeport Steam Fire Engine Company Meets for Finishing Business
The Freeport Fire Engine Company met at the Court House to finish unfinished business. Walter G. Ford reported on Hose Company organization and continued as sole committee to oversee it. An amendment to the Constitution was adopted and W. W. Beach was unanimously elected Chief Engineer. A six member canvassing committee was appointed to raise funds for uniforms. The meeting adjourned to July 20 at 8 o'clock.
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Freeport Steam Fire Engine Company
Court House
Walter G. Ford
Ford
J. Warding
Bloomington Fire Company
C. C. Shuler
W. W. Beach
J. Piersol
Depuy
Shuler
MeLaughlin
BU Wird
Lewis Stoskopf
Walter J. Tord
Heller Moves Stock to Fourth Story Quarters
Gay Mr. Heller has moved his stock to rooms on the fourth story of Bart lets block Luther high up for trade. The new store on the site of his former quarters will soon be completed and he can endure the temporary inconvenience.
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Heller
Bartlets
Luther
Bees Interrupt Court Session at Court House
During a County Court session a swarm of bees settled on a locust tree near the courthouse. Spectator Mr John Spittler quickly produced a hive and captured the swarm, proving trees can be useful beyond ornament.
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Court House
Ono
John Spittler
City Dull with No Market Grain and Quiet Police
Yesterday the city reported no grain deliveries to market near the Square and a quiet police scene. Rain threatened but did not alter a day marked by minor cases and scarce city revenue.
Freeport Steam Fire Engine Company Meeting Held at Court House
A meeting of the Freeport Steam Fire Engine Company took place at the Court House last night. A full report of the proceedings will be found elsewhere. Prospective members not yet signed the Constitution may join by contacting the Secretary at the Journal Office before the 29th inst. Initiation fee fixed at 1.00.
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Freeport Steam Fire Engine Company
Courthlouse
Moonlit Nights Inspire City Wonder and Keats Echoes
Monday's Daily recalls the rippling beauty of recent moonlit nights. Citizens praise the cool air and renewing vitality as moonlight gilds trees, flowers, and waters, evoking Keatsian imagery of silver light reviving life and quiet landscapes.
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Keats
Nationals to visit Chicago for city games and exhibitions
The National Base Ball Club of Washington, champions of the South, will visit Chicago on the 24th for exhibitions with Forest City Rockford Atlantic Cream City and Excelsior. Highlights include Nationals vs Forest City, a Friday State Convention at Sherman House, Nationals vs Excelsior, and Nationals vs Atlantics at Brighton Park with Great Western Light Guard Band. Excursion tickets from Freeport to Chicago on July 23–30 are offered at 6.80 round trip, including park admission.
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National
Washington
South
Chicago
Forest City
Rockford
Atlantic
Bloomington
Cream City
Milwaukee
Excelsior
Nationals
Sherman House
Atlantics
Brighton Park
Great Western Light Guard Band
Knapp
Freeport
German Fest Draws Rockford Saengerbund To Freeport Garden
Yesterday the Saengerbund society from Rockford visited Freeport for a German Fest at Greenwood Garden. Thirty five visitors joined Freeport hosts with music, speeches, and songs. The event showcased orderly German citizens and ended with the Rockford group singing at the depot. Next Sunday the Freeport band will hold a benefit at the same garden.
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Rockford Society
Freeport Saengerbund
Turnverein Societies
Freeport Band
Treeport
Freeport
Durin sells Stephenson street lot to United Brethren Society
Mr J 1 Mal Durin has disposed of his property on Stephenson street to the Society of the United Brethren for 5000 dollars, with 500 paid down and balance in thirty days. The purchasers plan to erect a building on the lot at once. The Turnvorton Society has bought a Galena street lot near Mechanics to build a hall, likely for dramatic entertainments.
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Turnvorcin Society
Galena Street
Mechanic Street
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