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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1867
Page
5
Prolific Railroad Perils Hit Western Union and Illinois Lines
Monday reports from the Daily recount a near disaster on the Western Union Road where a westbound passenger train stopped near Shannon as a washout washed away track ahead. On the Illinois Central near Amboy floodwaters breached culverts, derailing a sleeping car, while a Chicago and North Western train suffered a broken rail but remained on track with passengers uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Shannon
Amboy
Chicago and North- Western
Boy almost starts fire near Chicago House yard
A young boy, son of Peter McMurray, kindled a fire in the yard by the Chicago House on Galena Street. The blaze nearly reached nearby buildings but was discovered in time to prevent serious damage, marking a narrow escape and a reminder of youth carelessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter McMurray
Chicago House
Galena Street
Temperance Picnic Planned by Local Divisions in Freeport
A Saturday meeting at Temperance Hall Freeport on July 4 1867 approved a basket picnic for Sons of Temperance and Good Templars from the area. A committee was named for arrangements music and notices, with chairs and secretaries listed and the Freeport Journal and Bulletin to publish proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Temperance and Hedges of Good Templars
Temperance Hall
Freeport
Nice
I A. Sheetz
J. M. Whitman
Sons of Temperance and Good Templars
Davis
A. A. Crary
Freeport Journal
Lulletin
Patents Issued and Local Notices Highlight June 1867
The weekly issue notes a patent granted to G. H. Dow for Red Bottoms and mentions Postmaster D. Atkins returning from a Southern tour without his family. It also reports Joseph B. Smith Esq. visiting his son in Colorado Territory and a German Catholic church celebration with uncertain cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Patent Office
G. H. Dow
Red Bottoms
D. Atkins
Joseph B. Smith Esq
Colorado Territory
Waste of rags and paper fuels thrift drive in county
The Galesburg Free Press urges households to collect rags and waste paper to support paper mills and lower imports. It advocates designating collectors in offices and homes, noting rising paper prices and foreign demand, and urges public thrift to aid cheap literature. The piece also reviews a local fair with performances, leadership praise, and plans for upcoming events and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Grand Concert Opens First Presbyterian Ladies Fair
The First Presbyterian church hosts a grand concert to inaugurate a Ladies Fair with Root's Haymakers as the featured cantata. The new church interior impresses with frescoed walls and a gas lit ceiling using three burner circles and powerful reflectors. About five hundred attended as the program highlighted a semi chorus and quartette pieces with rich harmonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Root
New Lumber Yard and Mill Expansion in Lena
The Lena Star reports A. H. Stahl & Co. have started a new lumber yard in Lena. Ring & Co. enlarged their mill adding an eastern extension. A Methodists church festival on Tuesday evening went well with about $80 in receipts. Lena plans an old fashioned Fourth celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Star
Messrs
Messrs. Ring &Co
Methodiet
Lena i
Delinquent Subscribers Urged to Pay Arrears
The publisher warns overdue subscribers that their papers will be marked with two red crosses this week and may be discontinued if arrears are not settled. The note stresses the cost of printing and delays and appeals to prompt payment from those who value the paper.
Notable callers from Ravine praised as good fellows
A late evening call brought greetings from Noyt Fields and H. Utley of Ravine. The visitors were described as courteous and gentlemanly, leaving a positive impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyt Fields
H. Utley
Ravine
Freeport Commandery Delayed by Missing Uniform
In consequence of the non arrival of their uniform Freeport Commandery did not go to Rock Island yesterday afternoon as they intended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Commandary
Rock Island
Local Prems Opens New Goods Lot On Wednesday
The notice states that on Wednesday, June bth, Local Prems opened the day with a new shipment of goods. It highlights a fresh batch of merchandise available to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Walton
Stephenson Street
Freepost Agricultural Works Advertises 1807 Implements
Farmers are urged to visit the Freepost Agricultural Works near the depot under Mr Jerd Paige son for 1807 improvements. The firm promotes Manny Patent Ajustapit Self and Hand Baking Reaper and Buyer, Manny's Sulky Corn Cultivator, and a constant stock of Fanning Mills with other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freepost Agricultural Works
Jerd
Got THE Buyers Dyspepsia Cure Highlight
An old health column argues indigestion as a root of low mood and poor health. It promotes Coe's Dyspepsia Cure as a potent remedy that has cured long standing dyspepsia cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe
Erohns Local Tobacco Ad Promises Best Brands
Poetic promotional verse urges buyers to choose Erohns Local for superior tobacco and cigars. It claims the shop offers the best brands, cured tobacco, and a discerning eye for quality, appealing to readers across the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erohn
Patent Medicines Ad Silent Yet Provide Some Relief
The notice defends certain patent medicines while condemning many fake cures. It singles out Coe's Cough Valour for coughs and Coe's Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion as valuable, noting thousands of tested cases and dealer availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cone
Bean
Falsa
Diaemo
Foean
Coe
Dental advert and boot shop notices in one page
Daily page notes Alner claims pain free teeth extraction using a new anaesthetic from Kingsley Mills. It also mentions Wise continuing in the boot business and local merchants like J Mayer and Son offering footwear and ice cream for events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsley & Mills
Court House
Freenart
Llnois
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Eshleman & Gill
Bridge Street
Crane
Middleditch & Potter
J. 8. Cochran
W. Fry's Block
Illinois
Rhodes’ Block
Court House Square
Tf Burchard
Barton & Barnum
South East Corner
Public Square
St. Yl
Doctor Caner
Presbyterian Church
Frederick C. IN Galls
Chancery
Fry's Block
J. Best
Court House Nare
Oscar Taylor
2D Methodist Church
Osépt W. Ramey
Francis W
Brawley, Bailey & Brawley
Ziegler
Hoebel
New York Bakery
Second National Bank
U. S
Milwaukee
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
England
Ireland
Europe
Renee
John H. Addams
L. W. Gurreavu
James N. Prouty
Ravers Shoe Store
I Sd
Henry C. Hyde
Attorne
Carlipp
Faye
Thos. J. Turner
LAW and Chancery Office
Mann's Building
Prescott
Mutin
1St National Bank
J. Himes’ Frenpart Cooperage
Liberty Street
WM. Caspers Schultz
Surgeon Generals
Washington, D.C
Galena and Exchange Uta. Freeport
William Massenberg
Til
Magazin Muaiec
Way
A. J. Baxter
South
Clark St
Wm.o, Wright
Stephenson St
Norwich Fire Insurance Co
Norwich
J'onn
Lorillard Firens
New York City
North American Fire Ins
Winnesheik Fire Ins. .Co
Ils
New England Mutual Wife Ins
Cooston
Mass
Travelers Ins. Co
Cavanagh, Wright &O
Batlery Hardware
Stephenson
Allotson
Adams Insurance Company
Dsty Swalyl
E. C, Dwight & CO
Ilinois
T. Perry
J. Af. Waritman
Amity Lodge
I. O
G.T. Seey
L. A. Sheetz
J. W. Shaffér
Grand Army of the Republic
Smith D. Atkins
B. Weldon
Orangeville
Hay
J. W. Shaffer
Col. Shaffer
W. A. Stevens Esq
Tanner
New England
Tits City
P.O. D
W. W. Amytile
Oe Tacos Street
Free Port
J. Mayer & Sons
H. BE
Ashcraft
Burchard Brothers, Wyeth
Crockery Store. Co. HE
Brewster House
Kline
Ik Twi
Brisihess
Henderson & Crocker
Wise
J, Mayer & Bons
Bakers
Hue
Mayer R&e
Footrishers
Devon
J. Mayer & Son
J.D. Diffenbdaugh
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