Mississippi Massacre Memoir of a Judge’s Murder
A widow recalls the Kemper County jail mob killings in vivid detail. She describes how her husband and son were killed, her daughter wounded, and her fledgling family narrowly escaped as the mob overran the jail. The letter, dated May 20, criticizes state state of affairs and asserts loyalty to the flag.
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United States
Bin
Nic
Clay
Johnnie
Rosser
Ome
Cornelia
Johnny
Henry Ae
Dina San
Ater
Gully
Phil Gully
Hin
Lis
Comelia
Tran
Chisas
Pej Luling
Wounded Family Faces Threats as Murder Case Dominates
The report describes a wife lamenting her shattered family after her husband and daughter are wounded. The text notes the husband Clay is watched and threatened, and the narrator warns her life is in danger. A separate murder case involving a Scotsman named McClellan prompts rumors of a British legation inquiry and potential formal demands for arrest and punishment.
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Clay
McClellan
General Grant Arrives in London for Grand Royal Entertainment
General Grant’s London visit includes dine with the Prince of Wales and a reception at Guildhall where the Lord Mayor will present him the freedom of the city. The Queen’s ball and concert are postponed due to the Dutch Queen’s funeral. 800 guests will attend a breakfast after the ceremony. An honorary T C L degree from Oxford is to be conferred Wednesday. Grant also attends Bath agricultural show with an enthusiastic reception.
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Loxvon
Grant
Prince of Wales
Earl Derby
Countess of Derby
Earl Beaconsfield
General Grant
London
Paris
Guildhall
Buckingham Palace
Netherlands
Earl Granville
Reform Club
Oxford University
Bath
Lake Bluff Assembly promises West’s most important meeting
Lake Bluff Assembly at Lake Bluff Camp Grounds, thirty miles north of Chicago, will run July 17 to 27 under Rev. J. St. Vincent D D with a board including Rev. Joseph Cook, Rev. Deems, Geo A. Peltz, M A Tlizard, B F Jacobs, W F Crafts and other Sunday School workers. Reduced rail fares will be offered and provisions arranged. address Joan E. Miller for details. Also includes an ad for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters praising health benefits and a note on flood repairs and mill work by V. Stoskope with warehouse contact at Galena Street.
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Lake Bluff Camp Grounds
West
J. St. Vincent
D. D
Chautauqua Assemblies
Joseph Cook
Boston
Dr. Deems
New York
Sunday Magazine
Geo. A. Peltz
Sunday School Times
Philadelphia
M. A. Tluzard
National
B.F. Jacobs
W. F. Crafts
Lake Bluff
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Joan E. Miller
Sec’y
Metropolitan Building
Capitol Bitters advertised as health tonic and stomach aid
An 1874 advertisement extols Capitol Bitters for improving appetite digestion and system vigor, claiming protection against fevers and bowel disorders, with testimonials from J L Bugben and J Bugber. Also promotes American Cologne, Roback's Bitters, Blood Pills, and a rodent and pest destroyer.
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J. L. Bugben
Stockton
N. Wi
Flow It Is Done and Health Advice in Old Advertisement
An old advertisement promises wealth and health through energy, honesty, and saving with Greene's Flower remedy for dyspepsia and liver issues. It touts two doses for relief, sample bottles at 10 cents, regular 75 cents, and lists distribution by druggists nationwide. Also mentions a County Surveyors card service and a new stencil border sample by Smith Brothers printers.
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Greene
U.S
Isaac Stine Promises Largest Bargains In Freeport
The Freeport clothier claims over twenty five years in the city selling clothing, ready made or made to order at the lowest prices in the state. He urges customers to call before purchasing elsewhere to ensure satisfaction.
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Isaac Stine
PAINT YOUR ROOFS WITH SMITH BROS AGENCY DEAL
Smith Bros of this city have been named sole agents for Gray's Elastic Roofing Paint, valued for low cost and strong coverage. One coat equals more than a half dozen of the old paint, boosting their expanding business. Jacob Hire returns to Freeport to resume coopering at his old corner, with barrels for Illinois Refining Co, needing large shops and prompt order fulfillment.
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Smith Bros
Gray
Jacob Hire
Freeport
Boscobel
Wis
Washington and
Liberty Streets
Hime
Ilinois Refining Co
New Family SunTrae Sewing Machine Boothed at $30
There never was such a good substantial and rapid sewing machine offer. The New Family SunTrae promises outstanding efficiency for all family tasks, claiming fast, neat, and strong results with easy learning and maintenance. Agents are urged to join by supplying demand and earning money nationwide from Broadway and Eighth Street in New York.
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A, Cately & Co
Cor
Broadway
Eighth
New York
Smith Brothers Offer Fresco Painting and More
Smith Brothers and Sign Painters announce readiness to do Fresco Painting with arrangements with the Scandinavian Painting Association for quick work. Call to discuss projects and enjoy low figures. Shop on Galena Avenue. Also promotes W. W. Robey grocery with tested quality and low prices with home delivery. Various ads for real estate, farm equipment repair, and wall paper at discounted prices.
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Scandinavian Painting Association
Galena Avenue
Swaiti Brothers
Salt for Butter Direct from Liverpool for Freeport
Salt for sale at Ruston’s Butter and Keg Depot advertises direct Liverpool supply. Butter makers urged to use it and pack butter in tubs. Local note underscores high quality salé and availability for buyers in Freeport.
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Liverpool
Freeport
For Sale Advertisements Mix from Local Firms
For Sale. AB passes Winchester Sxtoons Shot Rifle, good as news or vill trade for a breech reading shot gun. For particulars inquire at this office. First-Class Farm Machinery for sale at lowest prices, at Easter & Co's Warehouse. Want Paper new styles, new goods in endless variety at D Apapson's, 89 Stephenson St.
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Winchester S
Easter & CO
D. Apapson's
Stephenson St
Boots and Shoes Sale Promises Deep Discounts in Freeport
A local seller advertises 5000 dollars worth of new boots and shoes sold at extremely low prices to outdo competitors. The notice urges customers to inspect goods before buying elsewhere, stating they bought stock for cash to undercut the market and defy competition.
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Freeport
WIL
Opera
Prices Down Way Down and Goods Are Best
Cheap John offers the lowest prices and best goods from his grocery stand opposite Brewster Trouse. John R. Wagner, agent, emphasizes his long market presence and vast stock to attract calls. Store boasts the largest assortment of groceries and heavily discounted rates. Also highlights D. Adamson's wall paper patterns at 80 Stephenson St and attic designs. A $1.00 Rock River University scholarship is advertised for various branches, with details at the office.
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John
John R. Wagner
Brewster Trouse
John Wagner
D. Adamson’s
Stephensonu St
Rock River University of Mixon
Particu
Think for Yourself. Dyspepsia Cure Promotion
Advertisement-style notice urging readers to buy Da Costa's Radical Cure for dyspepsia and related stomach issues. Claims it restores thousands yearly, with a 25 cent bottle sold by Emmert & Burrell. Also promotes Professor Parker's Pleasant Worm Syrup at 25 cents. Ends with a prompt to act now.
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da Costa
Emmert & Burrell
Hale's Coven Corpian Widely Praised Remedy
A local notice promotes Hale's Coven Corpian as an effective cough and cold remedy for children, with a guarantee of cure or money back after using half a bottle. The ad also introduces a new Stephenson County Farmers' Co operative Association managing agent offering a full line of farm implements with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Ion
Hale
Corpian
Stephenson County
Stephenson County Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Freeport Mill Property for Sale on Pecatonica River
A valuable flouring mill property known as Freeport City Mills on the Pecatonica River with strong water power, three run burrs, in good running order, offered for sale cheap on easy terms. Enquire Weston & Roppes, Proprietors, Freeport, Illinois, April 10, 187%.
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Freeport City Mills
Pecatonica
Weston & Roppes
Freeport
Minois
Dr Kings New Discovery and local ads in Freeport
An Old Market column promotes Dr King s New Discovery cough medicine claiming rapid relief and safety for children with a price of one dollar per bottle. The page also contains ads for Brown Vail bootmakers offering custom boots and shoes with satisfaction guaranteed and a wallpaper dealer inviting shoppers to compare stock and prices at various downtown locations in Freeport Illinois.
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Dr. King
Hess
Exurnn & Burnem
Brown & Vail
Fort
Tarbox
Col
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Tee Yrsen
Business Notiers
Lve
Sudep Otricitahds. & CO. Proprietors
Mississippi
Chisholm
Wen
Lake Bluff Assembly
Liberty Mills
V. Stoskope
A For Bent
Galena Street
W.G
W. Barnes
J. Bugbeb
Breiner " Burrell
Til
Swarts & Stocking
Roback
Wwra
Fifield
Lls
County Surveyors
FE. Josen
Coanke
Court House
Fresport
Smith Bros Minnters
Star Clothing House
Weaster
Harper’s Magazine
Stephenson County Grange
Grange Hall
State Grange
AM AL
Emmert & Burrell's. ‘Aid Iy
Pocket Books
Buttons Prieuy
Guiteau
Smith Brothers
W. W. Robey
Knowlton
Robey
Quincy A. Scott
Penn Ave
Pitts Lagh
Paar
Easter & Co's
TD. Adamson’s
Ruston's Butter and Keg Depot
Crystal
OC. H. Little
D. Adamson
Stephenson
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