Women Suffrage Convention Planned in Galena
News from Galena reports a Woman Suffrage Convention set for Tuesday March 2 with invitations from Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. Also noted are local fires, burglaries, court actions, and community events across Rockford Dixon Galena and surrounding areas.
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Galena Azette
Galena
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Susan B. Anthony
Theodore Tilton
Gaselle
Council Hill Station
Express
Chicago
W. L. Hope
Muddy Hollow
Main Street
Republic
Lumberman's
Chicago Snowbright Interlude and City News 1869
From Chicago dated February 24 1869 the correspondent notes a heavy snow storm brightening a dull week, sleighing joys, and pedestrians balked. He recalls Washington’s birthday tepidly, Valentine’s Day hysteria, and a postal lull while Parliament debates lakefront sales and park schemes, praising local business prospects and civic plans as offices at State Street open new ventures.
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Freeport Journal
Chicago
Providence
Washington
G. Washington
G. W
Michigan Avenue
Aiedom
Messrs
W. B.keen
Cooker
State Street
Roost Magnificent
Book Store World’s Fittest Stock At Blake Cit Sale
A large book store's claim of strongest inventory at Blake City is described with a vast stock valued at about 200000 dollars. The store showcases a bust of great authors and a rich display of rare books, music, and statesman writings, with elaborately decorated interiors and a deep floor for the sale department.
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U of Blake
Hal
Tydosteale Department Fa
Electrical Experiment Sparks Curious Students
A 19th century note describes a simple electricity demonstration using four glass tumblers a board and a rubbar comb or glass bottle to charge a person with static electricity. A second touch on the charged person’s hands or nose releases a loud crack and bright sparks for curious readers.
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Theerson
Journal of Chemistry
Builder Plans Large Addition to Gun Smith Shop
Mr Pelck the gun smith intends a large addition to his shop on Chicago Street adjoining our office. The Florence correspondent’s communication arrives too late for this issue and will appear next week.
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Pelck
Chicago Street
Ee Ag
Florence
Trusten's Salt Wheriar Mortgage Notice of Sale
A foreclosure sale notice for Osio County Illinois describes a deed of trust on lots seven through twelve in a subdivision in Orbio, recorded with details of the mortgage and promissory note for eight hundred dollars. The sale is to be conducted by the legal holders of the deed of trust on a specified date at a designated location.
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w.Herdiet
Daniniges
Irvine Leonard
I. G. Bronnon
Savage Dog
Rina Plant
Kishwaukee Street
Timothy Henesy
H. G. Clark
M. E. Church
James Baume
Edwin
Recorder of Deeds
Tllinois
Osio
Mitngo
Greg
T. Ehalpa
Orbio
Grote Artenta
Ogle
Truat
Gala
Edwand Esketess
Jantjea Caudwell
Jane Cawell
Stephen
Thols
Stéphenson County
Hans Freeport
Mareline
Samuel Goodwin
Illnois
Freeport
Ind
Charles Water
Stephens
District Court
Wtylot. Cr
F. Bentley
Charles S
Aslene J.A. Grain
Register 3d Dist
White, Row &Co
O.l.sanford & Co
W. D. Rowell
C. B. Sanford
F. A. White
Row & Sanford
Wisconsin & Michigan Liber
Howard Holl
Rowell & Sanford
Natlee
Belog
H. O. Burchard & Bro
C. Burchard
Jesse Burchard
Michael Lawver
Mpits Terato c. Burchard
Timber Lands Near Buena Vista Auction in Illinois
Public sale of 250 acres of timber lands near Buena Vista within one half mile of the village. Describes multiple parcels with 40 acre timber tracts, unimproved lots, and cultivated portions. Lands to be sold in lots with one third cash and two thirds in three annual installments, at six percent interest. Inquiries directed to C. & C. J. Reitz, Geo W. Oyler, Taylor & Aspinwall of Fort Port, Ill, and others.
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Poletto
Buena Vista
Helteell
Milla
Frith
C. &. C. J. Reitz Bueci Vista
Don
B. Emich
H. B
Hehxife
Bala
Benson County
Libola
Folie
Thomas Evans
William H. Mitchell
Aioer
Joseph Emmert
John Breall
Emmert & Burrell
Secord National Bank
Fr Port
Joseph A. Cr
Martin P. Sweet
Jonathan Bay
Thave Ie
Waddell
Freeport
Breenson County
Illinois
Jonathan Hay
Court House
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Tfeen
Jno
Benj
Reynolds
Corts
Almond Bennett
Typ
Juliet
Glend
Lee County
Dixon Herald
Andrew Cleveland
Dixon
Rock River
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Eldena
Phillips
Dixon Democrat
Heaton
City of
Sangamon County
State Journal
Iowell
Alsop
Odin
Marion County
United States District Court
Howell
G. H. Robertson
Congregational Chapel
Young Steople’s Association
Second Ward School
Bill Johnson
Bill Thornton
Burch Johnson
Johnon
Hilzareth Cady Stanton
Opera House
Mchenry County
Woodstock ‘Sentinel
Geo. Burtachy
Harvard Independent
Domini Egan
Woodlstock
Hartland
Sweedy
Woodstock
Crystal Lake
Lawrence
Moses Kennedy
Kennedy
Wade
Matt Leonard
Ayer’s Hall
Arvednon
Whiteside County
Sterling Chronicle
Fager
Winn
Fulton Journal
Hollis Cheney
Msq
Fulton
Cheney
Carroll County
Fe Boui
Ida Baccof
Milwaukee
W. U
Thompson
Thomson
Mt. Carroll
B. Emmons
Macon County
Republican
Decatur
Madam Macart
Dr. Clark
Norris & Clo
John Street
N.Y
Conklin
Emmery & Burrell
Schenck
J. HM. Schanek
Philadelphia
Sehenck
Dr. Schenck
Schanck
All Drugaists
Journal Ofice
Thicag and
Bridge Street
Rdal Estats
John R. Hayes
Stephenson County
A. A. Crain
Fowler
Boston
N. Yu
FRYZ
So'olook
Howard Toute
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