Fire destroys ferries and depots at Erie City
A major fire at Erie City destroyed the ferry-house, old and new freight depots, and Taylor's saloon after starting near locomotives. Vessels were moved, 1000 bales of cotton and 200 hogsheads of tobacco burned, total loss estimated near 500000 dollars with limited insurance details available. No railroad service interruption reported.
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Erie Railroad
Erie Railway
Gin Ayonue
Jotae City
Taylor's Ft
Nis
Taylor's Saloon
Erie Road
The Sky Is Air Not Solid Vault Says Antiquarian Text
A fragment analysis argues the sky is not a solid roof but air, with ancient myths misinterpreting distance and color. It cites a Blodgett judge on wives' rights and reports a fatal Paris duel, noting sensational societal shifts.
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Blodgett
Illinois
Ye Blodgett
Idge Blodgett
Ridott Community Notes and Local Events
From Ridott comes word of a beautified water display with no major damage, the Ridott Public Schools plan a short term closing week devoted to class activities, and the community updates on meetings at Babcock's Mall. Mary Askey versus Joseph claim damages of 35 000 as part of a breach suit. The United Mbrens wrap a series of meets, while several dry goods merchants anticipate a busy week ahead.
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Onociety
M. Moyer
C. W. Moore
United Mbren
Woods
Ridott Public School March Attendance Report
Ridott Public School records show daily attendance 73.7 percent with 91.9 percent punctuality and 99.9 percent overall attendance efficiency for the month ending March 14. Enrollment lists 101 pupils with 260 half days and 27 pupils tardy.
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Bort
Squelching Preachers Sparks Passenger Farewell Incident
A travel scene shows townsfolk growing weary of long exhortations and hymn singing. A conductor questions a passenger’s fishing gear, prompting a joke about fishing trips that stirs a brief stir among travelers.
Marriage at the House of H Bankle in Orangeville
David Hettie of Orangeville married Miss Hattie Esti of Lena at the House of H Bankle near Orangeville on the 20th.
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H. Bankle
Orangeville
David Hettie
Ttl
Miss Hattie Esti
Lena
Mrs Susanna Munn widow of Abel Munn dies at 83
In Freeport the funeral of Mrs Susanna Munn widow of Abel Munn aged 83 was attended by neighbors and First Presbyterian Church members. Born in Shoreham Vermont Sept 21 1791 she lived through the republic’s expansion, joined Congregationalism early, married there and later moved west to St Lawrence Co and Freeport. She left six living children, nineteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, totaling 49 descendants. She died after a long life of Christian service and family devotion.
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Maro
Susanna Munn
Abel Munn
Munn
Shoreham
Addison Co
Vermont
New York
The
Republic
Congregational Church
St. Lawrence Co
Freeport
Citzens
First Presbyterian Church
Roll of Honor Subscriptions for the Freeport Journal
The Roll of Honor lists numerous subscribers contributing varied amounts over the past weeks for the Freeport Journal. Names include ER Moulins Robt Little Samuel Bechtold Jesse Moracle J W Boomhour EF Hinds Jac M Williams Rathbun G W Loveland and many others with totals ranging from a few cents to several hundred dollars.
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Freeport Journal
ER Moulins
Robt Little
Samuel Bechtold
Jesse Moracle
Angle
Boomhour
F Hinds
Jac M Williams
Rathbun
B Peck
Tobias
Loveland
Benj Clow
Robt Baker
Chapman
L Hesse
Elisha Freeman
A Stevens
Porter
Levi Thomas
Kale
Chas Cadwell
Walkey
Fredk Wells
Wolven
Addams
Geo Claus Jr
James Mitchell
Jas Murray
National Bank
Jonathan Hay
Pelton
Barton
Thos Ryan
Jno Sissons
Pspitier
McEntee
Jerre Pattison
Gochnaur
Wm Trembour
P Garnhardt
Newt
Shirey
Woim Lawyer
Fullerton
Joseph Himes
Irish
Alban Smith
Stoskopf
K Stibgen
Ercoport Markets Grain and Provisions Prices
Market sheet listing grain prices for Wheat Rye Oats and Barley per bushel or hundredweight, along with provisions Butter Cheese Eggs Potatoes Turnips Onions Beans Apples Cabbages and Dried Goods. Hides Wool and various goods including lime, tobacco and flour and feed. Numerous prices and entries from a weekly commodity table dated Tuesday March 25, 1873.
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Ercoport Markets
Freevont Lounsv Ab
Chicago Market Prices March 2 1875
Chicago market report lists wheat No 2 at 81 2134 for March, flour firm but quiet, corn No 2 at 314 31 for April, oats No 2 at 2654 2634, rye No 2 644c, barley No 2 60 80 e. Mess pork 148 May and 1515 June. Lard 8790 April and 805 May. Hogs 490 540, mostly 5 525. Beef rates 385 6 for cows to choice steers.
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Chicago
Leone Robertson and Others List Letter Tutte
A dated entry lists Leone Robertson Lester Koyrnus Patrick WT Tas Dee O1 among names in a correspondence. The page shows a fragmentary roster or index with initials and partial surnames. Further context is unavailable in the visible text.
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Tutte Leone Robertson
Lester Koyrnus Patrick
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Smith D. Atkins
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Stephenson St
Freeport, Ill
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Herzog & CO
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Galena St., Freeport, Illinois
North West
Galena Street
Ill
Geo. Ruston
Ashton
Butter & Egg Depot
Beeles
Grape Vines, &c
Fair Ground
March
L. K. Scofveld, Prop’r
Bright & Massenberg, Loan-Brokers
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