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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1869

Page

4

Baron von Guidenstubbe and Princess Isabeau court inquiry

French tribunals probe alleged undue influence by Baron von Guidenstubbe on Princess Isabeau de Beauvaus Craon. Court rejects insanity bid. princess placed under conseil judiciaire. Also notes massive California fruit crops, railway and grain outlook in Europe, and various local incidents and cultural notices.

Baron von Guidenstubbe Honebtree Hohenzollerns Isabeau de Beauvaus Craon Hersel Conseil Judiciare San Francisco California

Independence Day Celebration at Davis On July 8

A ninety second anniversary celebration of American independence will be held at Davis on Saturday July 8. S. G. Haynes serves as president of the day and Rev. D. B. Byers as orator. The event features music basket picnic attendees and a grand fireworks display in the evening.

Davis S. G. Haynes D. B. Byers

Editorial clash over pocketed editor at Republican convention

Brown of the Galena Gazette recalls Howlett of the Carroll County Gazette being robbed at a Republican convention in this city. The thief returned the pocketbook with compliments, saying the theft would not have happened if he had known the editor. Trowlett taunts Brown by insinuating he was the thief.

Brown Galena

Reserved Seats

Citizens need not fear a repetition of past disorder over reserved seating as Brig noli Company management vows to prevent mistakes. The hall has been re numbered with printed numbers and competent ushers will attend.

Brignoli Company

Boy Falls From Stoop Breaks Leg Dislocates Knee

A two year old boy, son of Mr Walter Ford, fell ten feet from a rear Keystone block stoop while carrying a cat. He suffered a broken leg below the knee and a knee dislocation. Dr Beau mont promptly set the bones and the child is recovering rapidly.

Walter Ford Keystone Block

Hayload Upset At Bridge And Exchange Streets

A hay load with rack capsized Thursday afternoon at the Bridge and Exchange streets corner after a sharp turn. The owner appears to have misjudged the corner and gravity did the rest.

Bridge and Exchange Streets

Hair Goods by Louis Jungkunz on Chicago Street

Louis Jungkunz, a renowned barber, announces a fresh lot of imported hair for ladies. He offers curls, switches and custom making, ensuring satisfaction with his own goods. Ladies are urged to call, inspect stock, and learn prices.

Louis Jungkunz Chicago

Torrential Rain and Wind Ravage City Saturday

A heavy rainstorm Saturday afternoon caused widespread flooding in streets and building cellars under construction. High winds knocked down several mature trees and damaged structures across the city.

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Cow bolts into billiard parlor on Bridge Street

A cow being driven to the slaughter house last Saturday morning bolted through the back door of Messrs. H.M. Buckman & Co's Billiard Parlor on Bridge Street and briefly threatened to seize the champion cue before finally being persuaded to depart.

Bridge Street Messrs. H.M. Buckman & Co

Waddell Builds Residence for Reverend Wit­ter on Stephenson Street

Progress on the brick house by W G Waddell for Reverend Wit­ter beside the Baptist church on Stephenson street advances swiftly. The first story is up and the structure should be enclosed within weeks.

W. G. Waddell

Circus attendance dips as Dan Rice show looms

The week’s crowd was small and performances were mediocre with many patrons staying away, likely hoping for Dan Rice to appear today. Those who attended say they avoided a poor show and saved their money.

Dan Rice

Eureka Steam Washer and Boiler Promises Easy Washing

The Eureka Steam Washer and Boiler, patented May 1868 and improved December 1868 by I. D. Seeley, cleans fabrics from cambric to quilts without friction. Steam and boiling suds rapidly agitate clothes, cutting labor by one half to two thirds. invites the public to inspect its construction and operation.

Eureka I. D. Seeley

Bounty Warrants Interest Ceased April 1 1869

Holders of bounty warrants numbers 2274 to 2277 2285 to 2288 and 2205 to 2826 are reminded that interest ceased on April 1 1869. Notice of the fact was not given on March 10 1809.

Soldiers' Monument Fund Reaches 3687.30 In Stephenson County

The Stephenson County Soldiers' Monument Association meets in Freeport. Secretary reports total receipts 3687.30 including subscriptions 1296.80 and 2310.60 outstanding. building committee appointed to plan site and erection with options presented by Massachusetts designer McKean for a 32 foot monument at an eight thousand dollar cost.

Stephenson County Soldiers’ Monument Association Freeport Ill Association Harlem Jefferson West Point Ridott Waddams Vel Erin Florence Lancaster Winslow Dakota Kent Ul Silver Creek Rock Run Buckeye Atkins John H. Addams Daniel Bellman Rock Grove Wm. Young W. J. McKim Smith D. Atkins James 8. McCall van Brocklin Stephenson County Soldiers’ Monument George Thompson Board of Supervisors Stephenson County McKean Massachusetts

Matchup Promises High Bird Shoot Near City

A public safety style notice reports a match set for next Friday afternoon near the city between Bill Mobley of this place and Tip Holland of Rockford. Both are described as crack shots able to hit forty eight of fifty birds, exciting local sporting circles.

Bill Mobley Tip Holland Rockford

Thermometer Record For the Week Ending June

The Freeport Journal publishes a weekly thermometer record compiled by Neff and Babcock druggists at 85 Stephenson Street Freeport Illinois. Results cover temperatures and trends observed during the week ending in June.

Freeport JourNal Messrs. Neff ¢ Babcock Stephenson Street Freeport Illinois

Italian English Phrase Books for Brignoli Night Sold Locally

The same little books sold by the active boys at the New York Academy will be available here for the Brignoli night. They contain all the words in Italian and English and include a touch of music arranged for piano.

Hartford New York Doudifia Italy Freeport Brignoli M’lle Marie Durand Don Pasquale Donizetti M’lle Durand Lyric Stage Metropolitan Petrelli Sarti Locatelli Don Ernesto Spooney Norina Doctor Malatesta Norino Mozart New York Academy

Fund Drive Aims to Build Second Evangelical Church

Members of the Salch Second Evangelical English church press for funds to buy a lot and erect a building. A proposed site near the Second Presbyterian Church has been rejected, and the flyer urging support is now in circulation.

Pennsylvania Delaware St. Louis Salch Second Evangelical Thin Second Presbyterian

Staver & Snyder Offer Wide Range of Shoes and Made to Order

The notes describe Staver & Snyder as carrying a larger assortment than other dealers, with a special emphasis on ladies and children's footwear. They advertise made to order shoes at low figures in the best manner.

Staver & Snyder

Beware of Lloyd Man of New York Advertisement

Don’t send money to the Lloyd man of New York whose ad we ran weeks ago. We now suspect he cannot fulfill his contracts and several exchanges share the same view. Our initial impression was favorable but subsequent events have altered that assessment.

Lloyd Man New York

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