Beardless Boy Urges Voters to Foe Lake Front Bill
Harlem editor urges farmers and taxpayers to scrutinize Bailey for voting no on the Lake Front Bill and contrasts his stance with Washburne. Links Illinois Central monopolies to legislative favors and calls for a successor in Congress who will oppose rotten schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
Bailey
Lake Front
Illinois Central Railway
Illinois
Congress
Washburne
Mr. Bailey
Change of Time for Several Railroads
Dol Affairs. Change of Time. We would call the attention of travelers to the changes in the time table of the several railroads. The plum and other fruit trees are now many of them in flower. If no late frosts occur, the prospect for fruit is good. J. D. Diffenbaugh offers ice cream and soda water and continues making extra ice cream and cream soda. Potter and Meyers are building houses on Locust and Union streets. Whose Book Store remains the largest and neatest in Freeport Broad's. visit for anything in the book line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Diffenbaugh’s
Freeport
Broad’s
G Hamlin
iThesgiorgons
America
Mason & Hamlingan Company
Ork
Mason & Hawtin
IE Mason & Hamlin Organ CO
Tremont Street
Boston
Broadway
New York
Ebm
Winslow Cornet Band plans benefit dance at Turnbulls
The Winslow Cornet Band proposes a grand benefit dance at Turnbull's new hall in Winslow on Wednesday evening May 26. Those well posted say it will be well worth attending. Invitations will be passed around within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow Cornet Band
Ladies Need Peace Before Any Room Is Worked On
A terse directive urges women to refrain from giving peace to husbands until at least one room has been stripped of wood hangings. The note appears dated 14-4-2 and reflects domestic guidance from the era.
Insurance agent boasts North American Company
The passage advises keeping property insured with a reliable company and promotes Mr. 3. L. Porter as the local agent for the North American Insurance Company of New York, described as one of the best in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3. L. Porter
North American Insurance Company
New York
Kraus Builds Front Fence on East Locust Street
In the past week Mr George Kraus has been erecting a new fence at the front of his property on the west side of East Locust Street and improving the lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kraus
East Locust St
Lectures on The Trinity Regeneration and Resurrection
Public notices announce three free lectures by Rev Arthur C Brickman at Hettinger's Hall on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings next. The speaker, formerly with the Lutheran Society of Baltimore, will discuss the doctrines of the Swedenborgian Church and invite all to inform themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettinger’s Hall
Authur C. Brickman
Lutheran Society
Baltimore
New Brooklyn Magazine From Hathaway & Co Promising
The new magazine started by Messrs. F. Hathaway & Co at 8 Pearl Street Brooklyn announces a $2 yearly term. From the current issue the editors show strong potential for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
F. Hathaway & Co
Pearl Street
Brooklyn
N.Y
Fragmentary OCR Brief Points to Local Event
An incomplete OCR line hints at a civic or community item with unclear names and details. The readable fragment suggests an improvement or update related to a front section and possibly four others, but essential specifics are not discernible.
Man Leaves Town For Kansas Railroading Career
A contemporary reports Mr. Hibbard is departing town to pursue railroad work in Kansas. Well wishes are extended for his success and prosperity in this new field of action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mev
Kansas
Hibbard
Clergy Free Journal Offer Limited to County Members
To Correspondents. We regret that we cannot comply with the request of our clerical friend at Shannon. We come perfectly willing to send the Journal free to all active members of the clergy within our own county, but cannot extend our offer beyond these limits. xo Go and see the curiosity at Broad's, 14-4-2w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Rumor claims local insurer plans reinsurance shift
The Freeport News editor reports a rumor that Protection Life Insurance Company of Freeport intends re insuring its risks with responsible companies and quitting its local operations, or moving to Chicago to arrange a more satisfactory business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport News
Protection Life Insurance Company
Chicago
Farmers' Friend spicy monthly gains readers in May issue
The May number of Farmers' Friend arrives from editor F G Welch in Chicago. It is praised as a spicy monthly that matches or surpasses prior issues. Subscriptions are $14 per year, inviting farmers to enjoy monthly visits to their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Welch
Chicago
Meeting of Freeport, Monroe and Superior Railroad Members
Charter members are summoned for a meeting in Orangeville Stephen son County Illinois on Saturday May 20 1869 at 12 o'clock M Full attendance is desired due to important business to be transacted By order of the Committee Freeport May 10th 1869.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport, Monroe and Superior Railroad
Orangeville
Stephenson County
Ill
District Court of the United States
Northern District of
Illinois
Gersham R. Lester
Freeport
Stephenson
United States Court Room
Chicago
J. A. Crain
Eds Register
Warran
Thomas F. Cumminsford
Craeper
State of
J. Addison Crain
Athet
Emily E. Kent
Freapor
Nt Stephenson
Hino Mio
Ankrupt
Brepii County
Ro Hayes
Cook Stoves At M Sawyer’s On Stephenson Street
A full line of leading Cook Stoves offered at M Sawyer’s No 119 Stephenson street including the Imperial Cook touted as the best stove in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sawyer'’s
Stephenson Street
Ascension Day Observed by Local Churches
Last Thursday was Ascension Day observed by Episcopal, Catholic and Lutheran churches in this city as a high holiday. The observance commemorates the Messiah's ascension into heaven. It occurs forty days after Easter, marking the Saviour's forty days on earth after the resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Night bell for after hours prescriptions at Neff and Babcock
Local drug firm Neff and Babcock introduce a night bell to serve customers needing prescriptions during the night and on Sundays. The feature is described as a new addition to the city’s drug trade. Also noted is Low Broad selling wallpaper cheaper than rivals and a report on Winslow Lodge No. 594 I.O.G.T. planning a fourth anniversary basket picnic with speeches and music. The Chicago Legal News plans to publish laws from the recent legislative session in book form, with Myra Bradwell urging interest and early copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Neff & Babcock
G. T
Winslow Lodge No. 594
Winslow Cornet Band
Winslow
Legal
Chicago Legal News
Myra Bradwell
Legal News
Chicago
A. and A. S. Rite to Locate Sovereign Consistory in Freeport
Announcing arrangements to locate a Sovereign Consistory and subordinate bodies of A. A. S. Rite at Freeport. Members are invited to present petitions for membership. W. A. Stevens, Grand Deputy for the District of Illinois, will attend in person and participate in the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S
Auman Marries Mayberry In White Rock Centre Ceremony
John Auman of Dakota Indiana marries Miss M Sue Mayberry of Rockford on the 27th at the bride’s father residence in White Rock Centre Ogle County Illinois. Rev H Weller officiates in a Rockford area nuptial setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auman—Mayberry
White Rock Centre
Ogle County
H. Weller
John Auman
Dakota
M. Sue Mayberry
Rockford
Paper hangings at Broad's in Freeport
The reader asks where to buy attractive paper hangings and notes Broad's in Freeport sells the prettiest patterns. The brief includes a price code 14-4-2w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad
Broad's
Freeport
New Wholesale Liquor Store Opens in Young’s Block
In new quarters on Stephen son street Mosars Middleditch Potter and Kenegg open a wholesale liquor shop offering a full assortment of liquors wines ales porter bitters at Chicago prices. The proprietors have long resided in the city and are recommended to the retail trade for honesty reliability and favorable patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosars Middleditch
Potter & Kenegg
Young
Stephenson Street
Chicago
New Rail Arrangement In Western Division
The Western Division gains a new operating plan after leasing the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific from Port Byron to the Junction and a link to Rock Island. Connections link with Illinois Central and Chicago and North Western at Junction, Savannah, and river boats. J A Cotton, Freeport citizen, appointed in charge from Freeport to Rock Island with HQ at Rock Island, promising effort and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
Rock Tsland
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Co
Port Byron
Rock Island
Chicago
Savannah
J. A. Cotton
Freeport
Accidental Gun Discharge on Illinois Central Train
An almost fatal accident occurred on a northbound Illinois Central passenger train between Warren and Nora last Tuesday. A loaded buckshot gun carried by a hunter in the baggage car discharged by accident, striking boss carpenter Mr. Tompkins in the head and injuring him lightly. Train-master L. W. Wells escaped with only a shot hole in his high hat. Several others narrowly escaped harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central R. R
Warren
Nora
Tompkins
L. W. Wells
Township Committees Appointed for Stephenson County Sunday Schools
Stephenson County Sunday School Convention at Embury M E Church on November 17 and 18 1868 appointed township committees to organize conventions in each township before the fall county meeting likely in September. The list names R B Currier H W Pease J R Lemon L F Burrell J Montelius Van Em mong Waddams J K Brewster J Rodearmel D L Brewster H Diemer Jos Scott O B Bidwell A W Ford C L Currier J Swanzey J S York M W Goodsell Jos Best Wm Swanzey N D Peck A K Stibgen Wesley Carey Loran Jno Burrell Jno Smallwood Geo Thompson Wise W A Stevens J G Terrill A A Crary D H Sunderland R Bickenbaugh J S Emmert H W Marcellus S 8S Freeport S Union Concert J M Bailey E C DePuy Rev Ermsshire and Messener. Conventions already held in Ridott and Silver Creek with profit and growing interest. Will the Committee attend to the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Embury M. E
Rock Grove
R. B. Currier
H. W. Pease
Oneco
J. R. Lemon
L. F. Burrell
Winslow
J. Montelius
van Emmong
Waddams
J. K. Brewster
J. Rodearmel
Buckeye
D. L. Brewster
H. Diemer
Dakota
Jos
Scott
O. B. Bidwell
Rock Run
A. W. Ford
C. L. Currier
Harlem
J. Swanzey
York
Erin
M. W. Goodsell
Jos. Best
Kent
Wm. Swanzey
N. D. Peck
Jefferson
A. K. Stibgen
Wesley Carey
Loran
Jno
Burrell
Smallwood
Florence
Geo. Thompson
Wise
Silver Creek
W. A. Stevens
J. G. Terrill
Ridott
A. A. Crary
D. H. Sunderland
R. Bickenbaugh
Lancaster
J. S. Emmert
H. W. Marcellus
Freeport
S. 8S
Union Concert
Weat Point
J. M. Bailey
E. C. DePuy
Rev’s
Ermsshire
Messener
Lovis F. Burrell
Sec'y
Lena Items and Local Notices from Lena Lena
Election and appointment news include A W Hall chosen President and W W Daws Clerk of the new Lena Board of Trustees David Young named Street Commissioner and several constables named The Star warns of an unnamed woman’s quarrel and a demanded apology Marriage notices list couples with dates and ministers at Lena M E Church and Winslow Apt officers installed at Lena Lodge No 723 I C G T with named officers and titles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Hall
W.W. Daws
Board of Trustees
David Young
R. Hibbard
H. G. Fowler
John Ane
Star
F. Curtiss
Marquis L. Fowler
Lena
Catharine Clark
Iowa
M. E. Church
Andrew Low
Anmna Goddard
Winslow
John Wales
A. Boyer
Daniel Cluck
McConnell’s Grove
Sophia Roming
Lena Lodge No
A. Low
Mina Sechler
W. V
B. B. Timme
W. R
Lizzie Kemper
W. A
C. Weaver
W. F
Maggie Sechler
W. T
N. B. Heth
W. T. Watson
W. M
Jennie Coldwell
Matild Young
W. Gh
J. C. Herd
Interesting to Farmers At Messrs Barnes & Co Salesroom
Farmers are invited to visit the Galena street salesroom of Messrs W G Barnes & Co to inspect a broad range of agricultural machinery. The advertisement notes their increasing business and reputation for intelligence integrity and personal attention, and urges readers to review the new ad for details on the articles offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. W. G. Barnes & Co
Galena Street
Last Rail Unites Pacific Railroads at Ocean End
A telegram confirms the final rail laid last Monday at noon joining the two Pacific lines. The office has telegraphic contact with the site and Wesball will publish next week a history detailing the unity and the iron road from ocean to ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Wesball
Ocean
Best and Morgans Lace and Embroidery Offerings
Local advertisement for laces embroideries white goods and parasols inviting customers to call at Best and Morgans for purchases and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best & Morgan’s
Velocipede Enthusiasm Promises Broad Pedestrian Mania
In a Chicago advertisement a new book titled The Velocipede is offered at one dollar per year with sample copies for ten cents. It promises humor and history with many illustrations featuring Miss E. Shuler and Miss Carrie A. Moore. The piece notes a vogue for pedal racing and ladies in velocipede costume amid playful engravings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessenger
Firat Hubibett
A. H. Ashley
S. Clark Street
Chicago
The Stomach as Life’s Fountain in Medical Thought
A historical medical discussion extols the stomach's central role in health. It links stomach and liver disorders to insanity and systemic derangements, noting sympathetic nerve action and brain impact. The text warns that obstructed function leads to fevers and consumption, framing the stomach as the source of vitality and overall well being.
Plantation Bitters and Magnolia Water Ad
A revival era advertisement promotes Plantation Bitters as a cure for fever and ague using Calisaya bark as the active ingredient. It claims the beverage wards off distressing illnesses when used as directed and highlights Magnolia Water as a superior, affordable Cologne option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calisaya
Marriages Recorded in City at Mr Klocks and Elsewhere
Marriage notices from 1866 state Charles O Oaks wed Francis E Knock at Mr Klock s residence with Rev F A Read officiating May 1 1866. A second ceremony united R B Biraw and Susan J Glause r at Elder Co C Best s residence both parties from this city in a separate ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Klock
Marth
F. A. Read
Charles O. Oaks
Francis E. Knock
Elder CO. C. Best
R. B. Biraw
Susan J. Glaaseer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dol Affairs
O. Potter
St. John’s Church
Locust Street
Henry Meyers
Union Street
Hathaway's Monthly
Railroad Meeting
Freerort
Constitution Bitters
Plantation Bitters
Cologne
J Best & Morgan's
Krices
Creenback
Matthew Hale Smith
Bella
Wall Street
Bharoess
Morshun
Hells
Gougert
Cid
Opie Ioews
Tetas En
Ang
Balsam
Chincha Islands
Benth America
Samuel B. Sth Vins
Charles Davenport
Willif Walker Prescott
State of Illinois
Liverpool
J Luckey
Rudolph Lawless
Thos Millar Amw
Murphey
Andrew Morrison
T Mitcham Levens Morris Jacob I
Mallory John B
Moran
Mitchell O
Mosher
Sarah Maral
Modern Rowe
Alice Richard Chas Rodgers
Rubright
John Reed
John
Tollman
Rji
St Clair
Virginia Summers
Ellen Spencer
Henr Snyder
Smith
Henry Cilienr
Woweaa Aa Snyder
Jas H Smith James Stevens Lewis Sniter Nosey Tompson
Thorn Isaac Taylor
Jas Wolf Chase Warren
Fred Wallace Shaw
WM. H. Bradley
B. H. Campbell
U. As
Northern
Emmert & Subgen
Emmert & Stibgan
Stephenson St
Stibgen
Hankey
Betta Col
Michael Sawyer
Emmert & Stibgen
Jephenson Street
Ross Babcock
W. F. Tucker, Jonn W. Clapp
Sa, Tobias
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Pleasant Street
Freeport, Illinois
Insurance Department
Frederick
Ingalia Burt
Gin Fry
Black Freeport
Massenberg & Co
Stehenaon
Mind Dera
Pega
Jacob Antes
Stephen Unty
Court House
Amelia Nauman
Perry
B.C. Perry
B.C
Schenck
J. H.-Son
Philadelphia
Oeo
Phil i
T. W. Evans & CO
Cailverwell
Meade
Dr. Salves
Addy Publishers
Char. Jc, Kline & Orsai
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