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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1866
Page
5
For Sale and Local Notices in the Journal
A jumble of small items notes for sale steam engine parts a congressional document send thanks to Senator Yates and pamphlet copy of Doolittle speech excitations about church construction excavations for the 2d M. E. Church in the city and market notes on crop prospects oats corn and wheat. It also includes a correction from the editor about a misprint concerning the Freeport Cornet Band and a remark on typesetting quirks.
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EpiTor Journal
Freeport Cornet Band
Benlomond
Col Hicks Moves Practice to Mt Carroll
Our townsman Col Hicks of Atkins Hicks removes to Mt Carroll after a year in Freeport and editorial work with Norro West. He forms a partnership with C B Smith of Mt Carroll, a Carroll County bar leader, and leaves many friends here wishing him success.
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Mr. Carroll
Col.Hicks
Atkins & Hicks
Mt. Carroll
Col. Hicks
Freeport
Norro-West
C. B. Smith
Carroll County
New School House to Start in 38d Ward
The 38d ward will begin construction of a new School House immediately under Alexander Smith of Chicago. The Board of Directors will manage purchases and employ a core of mechanics directly to save tax funds.
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38D Ward
Alexander Smith
Freeport
Chicago
Corps of Mechanics
Plan for July Fourth Celebration and Monument Fund
The article urges a broad gathering of county citizens at the Republican County Convention to discuss a Fourth of July celebration and raising funds for a monument to deceased soldiers. It favors a nonpartisan approach and suggests organizing a timely, proper event with citizens from all parties to honor independence and war dead.
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Pourrin
Junye
Freeport
Scandi navens paper lures Chicago readers with foreign language start
The article describes a new eight column Scandinavian language newspaper started in Chicago called Scandi naven. It notes lack of translation and unclear political stance. It reports Freeport grain trade revival with busy wagons, crowded warehouses, and rising prices due to a new grain warehouse attracting producers to sell now.
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Chicago
Freeport
Children from New York Juvenile Asylum Arrive in Freeport
Mr Perry of the New York Juvenile Asylum arrives in Freeport with thirty one boys and girls ages seven to fifteen seeking homes in the region. The note praises the institution and anticipates bright futures for the children. The piece also urges rapid reorganization and vigorous activity for the Union League State Council ahead of the August Springfield meeting.
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Hildren
N. Y. Juvennile Asylum
Perry
New York
Freeport
West
Union League
Springfield
State Council
U. S.A
Larceny by Three Men From Shannon At Pennsylvania House
Three men from Shannon lured into a room at the Pennsylvania House stole a guest valise containing clothing and jewelry. The thieves were arrested and most items recovered, except a suit returned to the room during pursuit. Police Magistrate Braisted released them despite strong charges, prompting local criticism of the justice system.
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Shannon
Pennsylvania House
Freeport
California Hunter Seth Kinman Visits Freeport on Way to Arizona Office
The Freeport press notes a visit by Seth Kinman, famed for gifts to presidents, including an elk horn chair. Kinman, dressed in buckskin, is announced as newly appointed Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Arizona Territory and is bound for Washington to report for duty.
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California
Vrceport
Seth Kinman
Kinman
Wus Tha Omian
Lincoln
Johnson
Gincola
Ra Kininan
Arizona
Washington
New Baranar Prootr Safe Showcases Fortified Vault
The Second National Bank of Freeport has installed a heavy burglar and fire safe from Herring’s, weighing three and a quarter tons and costing about two thousand dollars. The bank asserts the safe is superior to any burglar-proof model used in Freeport, promising customers secure deposits and peaceful nights.
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New Baranar
Second National Bank of
Norro-Werst a Western Literary Journal Gains Support
The Northwest readers receive specimen numbers of the North-West weekly journal of Western Literature. The Noir West shifts to a literary journal, aims to fill a Western literary void, and features high quality submissions from notable writers. Subscriptions cost two dollars per year, payable in advance.
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Norro-Werst
Noir West
Northwest
Nowrn-West
Winne sheik Insurance elects directors and officers
The annual election at the Winne sheik Insurance Co. chose directors C J Fry T Ormsbee J W Shaffer J Kenogy A H Wise W S Gray J B Miller W O Wright W W Smith J F Smith Robt Little M Stoskopf J R Brush. Officers elected: Talcott Ormsbee president J W Shaffer vice president M Broskapt treasurer Wm Trembor secretary. The piece lauds growth and notes a $100000 guaranteed capital and $22030 in bonds above par.
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Winnesheik ‘Insurance Company
Winnesheik Ins. Co
C.J. Fry
T. Ormsbee
J. W. Shafter
J. Kenogy
A. H. Wise
W. S. Gray
J. 8. Miller
W. O. Wright
W. W. Smith
Gn Offics
United States
Ohiuss
Winneshetk
Ommisbee
Oringhee
Sttrance Company Energy and Printer's Trade Reference
Fragmentary OCR mentions a resilient stance of a company and notes on energy and printer trade terms. No clear event, date, or named entities are readable to identify a full story.
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Sttrance Company
Indomitable Energy and Printer
Trl
Assessors urged to enforce land survey and recording rule
County land descriptions often imperfect under existing tax records. Owners must have parcels under metes and bounds surveyed if subdivided, or assessors may order surveys at expense to be recovered on the tax bill. Law requires timely action to prevent loss of revenue and ensure proper assessment.
OuR SCHOOLS Readings on Mr Parsons and school discipline
Freeport correspondence discusses Mr David Parsons teaching methods at the High School and a moral instruction example. It notes his reputation and claims his grading system and classroom approach differ from local schools.
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Freeport
Rockford
David Parsons
John
Thomas
Henry
Frank
George
Wiliam
Wenry
Frink
William
K&e
Mgr. Parsons
Salgo
Oyler Opens Dining House On Stephenson Street
A new eating house run by AL M. Oyler debuts on Stephenson Street in the town. The establishment promises constant meals for travelers, w ith attentive service and a popular price. Locals and visitors can access dining through the side entrance at all hours.
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Nis
WexcRegion
AL M. Oyler
Stephenson
Qytar
Henry
Strmuers
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