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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1873
Page
6
Two children observe a sunny meadow scene as two girls carry a boy, a white dog follows, and adults work nearby. The dialogue hints at the children guessing a family dinner routine and a farmer at work, with a reveal about the father’s lunch in the field.
Fragmented dialogue and moral reflections unfold in a churchlike scene as a judge and Molly discuss faith and endurance. The text moves through gospel themes, pastoral advice, and social vignettes amid scattered observations on life and virtue. The passage blends religious exhortation with everyday anecdotes and character sketches.
The bill by Hon H C Burchard provides for dividing Illinois into northern western and southern districts with courts at Chicago Springfield Cairo Peoria and Freeport. It creates terms for the western district at Peoria and Freeport and outlines transfer of pending cases and appointments of district judge and staff.
A fragment states that existing officers and laws remain valid except as modified, with passage acknowledged in the House on May 29 1872 and clerk Apwany McPherson attesting.
A historical overview recounts the five national conventions from 1856 to 1868, detailing nominees Fremont Dayton Lincoln Grant and the party platform emphasizing union freedom and reconstruction. It notes the party’s rise amid sectional strife, electoral gains, and a lasting record of justice and national service.
By two executions issued by the Circuit Court of Stephenson County Illinois the property of John Mayer and Adira Mayer is levied upon. The west two thirds of lot three in book thirty seven in Freeport now city will be sold at public auction at the circuit court building on Wednesday January 2, 1873 at 11 o clock to satisfy the executions in favor of Leonhard Holtman and Michael Lawyer and Jesse Burchard. Sheriff John R. Hayes.
Public notice that a Special Commissioner will sell lands in Rock Grove Stephenson County Illinois on June 27 1872 at 10 AM. Parcels include parts of Sections 29 32 and 31 with varied acreage. sale allows parcels to suit buyers. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal payments over one and two years at 8 percent interest secured by mortgage. Dated May 16 1872.
Petition by Catharine Groff Administratrix to sell described real estate to pay debts of Godfrey Groff deceased. Affidavits of non residence for Barbara Hunsicker Isaac K Hunsicker Elizabeth Hunsicker Jacob Hunsicker filed. Notice issued for defendants to answer by third Monday July 1872 in Freeport. County Clerk GEO. Thompson reports.
Public notice in the County Court of Stephenson County Illinois about the estate of Ira G. Chaddock deceased. F A Darling as administrator seeks to describe lands including a 8780.100 acre tract with a railroad right of way, summons issued for non resident defendants Mary J Waters and Hiram Waters returnable June 3 1872.
A catalog notice states custom binding and sale of books and papers including magazines law books pamphlets sheet music and pictorial works in varied styles at modest prices with a determination to meet customer needs.
Best and Morgan announce a large sale featuring stripe shawls from 2.75 to 5, double faced Ottoman shawls at 7.50, linen and lawn suits from 4.75, 500 parasols, and a vast line of fringes, silks, linens, and mohair lusters. The store promises 30 days of special pricing on millinery, ribbons, laces, and flowers with skilled trimmers and enhanced service for regular customers.
The firm advertises full readiness to supply goods at lowest wholesale prices. It touts more than five hundred thousand dollars in capital and cash purchases, promising savings on every dollar of dry goods and millinery orders, plus reduced time and freight costs.
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