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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1880
Page
7
The local notice honors Dr. Porter who passed away after a long illness. notes include his family ties, funeral attendance, and clergy participation. The item also contains an advertisement for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and testimonials endorsing its medical benefits.
The list of Grand Jurors for the March term includes Benjamin Zeigler Jefferson T Oviatt Loran Van Brocklin Florence Burkhardt Silver Creek R Clark Ridott B Young Rock Run W Becker Rock Run John S Lattig Lancaster F Williams Freeport VY Brown Freeport Raichard Meyer Freeport John Erfert Freeport IL Buehler Harlem J Flanigan Eleroy P D Thompson Kent Holly West Point B Smith West Point Thos M Fair Waddams B Barber Buckeye Jacob Bordner Dakota J B Hay Rock Grove LG Wise Oneco LM Cox Winslow.
The extract outlines W S Agney's 1880 pension fraud case with a $500 fine and allegations that he received $100 in excess fees from Mary Bundy after her pension payment. It notes Mrs Bundy’s testimony, a signed certificate requesting a pardon, and describes related statements and implications while also mentioning sympathetic weather and agricultural impact.
The article urges a diligent spring renovation of the home while prioritizing the health of household members. It advocates cleansing the body's systems through purifying the blood and regulating the stomach and bowels to prevent spring malaria and miasma, praising Hop Bitters as the ideal medicine.
Marriage notice states Daniel G. Meck of Dakota Tl married Lina Messinger of Ridott IL at the bride's father's residence on March 14 1880 with Rev. W S Hayes officiating.
The obituary notes Sarah C Bomgardner daughter of Joshua K and Hannah Bomgardner was born November 15 1861 and died March 4 1880 in Orangeville Hill aged 18 years 3 months and 19 days. The community mourns her sudden departure with a Bible quote about readiness.
The office lists hours daily from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. except Sundays with Sunday hours 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 A.M. and 12:00 M. to 12:30 A.M. Holidays 8:00–9:00 A.M. and 4:00–5:00 P.M. Advised letters should state advertised letter and date. Names listed include Arledge Bradford Chamberlain, Deamer Fitzpatrick Kirkland Langenttine Lash Moore Midrich Moss Rey.
A fragmented list shows items like fresh ear corn old and new, shelled corn, oats, barley No 3, new hay ton, live poultry, pork, sheep, lambs, chickens, and turkeys. It resembles a rural prices or inventory section from a historical market page.
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