Pope receives American pilgrims at the Vatican
The Pope welcomed Rowe Mayne and other American bishops in Rome expressing joy at American Catholic progress. He praised the faith in the United States, urged humility, and noted the need to balance independence with prayer as Catholic communities thrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
York
Ancrean
Europe
Aile- Philadelphia
Sheuisville
Amrit
Ian
Galveston
Detroit
Ford
Perdarhens
Bs Ee Ican College
America
Paradise
Remains of Custar’s Band to Fort Leavenworth Likely
The article details plans to remove the remains of Custar’s band to Fort Leavenworth with a transfer overseen by Col. M and Gen Sheridan’s staff. The body is destined for West Point, with troops and cavalry to assist the journey, and remains described in grave condition awaiting identification.
Officers Bones to Be Moved in War Cemetery Plan
The officer's name was cut with a penknife. Lieut Crittenden's remains will not be disturbed. Gen Thomas J. Crittenden of Kentucky asks Gen Sheridan to spare his son's bones. Thirteen others will be exhumed and moved to Fort Lincoln. Gen Custar may be buried at West Point per his wish. Remaining officers go to Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. Sheridan hopes to recover battlefield remains.
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Crittenden
Thomas J. Crittenden
Kentucky
Sheridan
Fort
Lincoln
Custor
Chicago
West Point
N. Y
National Academy
Custar
Fort Leavenworth
Kaw
Co. Sheridan
Decoration Day Proclamation by Governor Cullom Illinois 1877
Governor Shelby M. Cullom proclaims May 30 as Decoration Day in Illinois urging citizens to honor fallen soldiers with flowers and garlands. The proclamation, dated May 28, 1877, calls for nationwide remembrance to affirm peace, liberty, and union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield III
United States
Shelby M. Cullom
Ilinois
Springfield
M. Cotton
Harlow
An English View of American Manufactures
An English observer argues UK manufacturers must prove they have not fallen behind at Paris the following year. He praises American production at Philadelphia for labor economy and attentive supervision, noting failures abroad stem from scarce skilled agents and adaptors. He credits American work as precise and well conceived, contrasting it with British processes. London Cues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Paris
Philadelphia
United States
Africa
Shera
London
List of Letters Remaining Unopened in Freeport Post Office
A damaged notice from Freeport lists unreturned letters at the post office dated May 28, 877 with names including Aldridge, Loveland, Curtis, Meek, Chirk, Lawless, and others. The item promotes Liverpool salted butter and advises butter makers to use oil and pack butter in tubs at Ruston’s Butter and Egg Depot.
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Frequort
Hlinots
Aldridge
Donne Dune
B Byrne
Dm Loveland
Tt Creigh
Ad Lawless
Jas Curtis
OP Meek
Ming Muggta Chirk
Wan T Rolling
Albert Donohue
Michael * Stetson
CS. Kadall
Mr Stephens
Jas Eyazier
War Vanorite
Nite Gee
Josep Wood
Jas Hart
John
Liverpool
Freeport
How He Got Out of It A Postmaster Testimony
A South Clymer N Y postmaster endorses Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic as a cure for severe health decline. He recounts rapid improvement after five bottles, gaining 25 pounds and regaining energy, praising the remedy as the best for fixing the system and restoring health. Emmert & Burrell are listed as wholesale agents for Freeport IN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Clymer
N.Y
North Coymen
N. Y
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
Think for Yourself and Other 19th Century Ads
Think for Yourself Thousands lead miserable lives suffering from dyspepsia a disordered stomach and liver producing biliousness heartburn costiveness weakness irregular appetite low spirits raising food after eating and often ending in fatal attacks of fever TheY KNOW THEY ARE SICK yet get little sympathy Da Costa's Radical Cure sold by Emmert & Burrell 25¢ bottle proof and prompt relief Worm Syrup Professor Parker's Pleasant safe palatable No physic required Costs 25 tents Jacob Hime returns to Freeport and resumes coopering at old stand corner of Washington and Liberty streets He holds the Illinois Refining Co barrels contract and invites orders for large shops
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da Costa
Emmert & Burrell
Parker
Jacob Hime
Freeport
Boscohel
Wis
Washington and
Liberty Streets
Hime
Ilinois Refining Co
Stephenson County Grange Meet Set for June 19 1877
The third quarterly Stephenson County Grange meeting will be at Grange Hall Freeport on Tuesday June 19 1877 at 10 am Full attendance to plan meetings during the State Fair where State Grange officers will be present By order of W M F B W Walker Sec Also listed are new carpets from Jonathan Boyer opposite the Soldiers Monument and painting services by Sally Brew with arrangements with the Scandinavian Painting Association For sale a family horse buggy and half top two seated wagon inquire at this office
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Stephenson County Grange
Grange Hall
Freeport
State Grange
W. M
F. B
Walker
Scandinavian Painting Association
Galena Avenue
Sally Brew
Tuquire
Warts Removed Cure Offered by Pittsburgh Doctor
Dr. Quincy A. Scott of 278 Penn Ave Pittsburgh offers a painless wart removal cure for $1 with discounts to dealers. Circulars available free through any druggist and by mail order.
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Quincy A. Scott
Penn Ave
Pittsburgh
Boots and Shoes Sale At Freeport Amid Price War
W H Barne?i announces 3,000 dollars worth of new boots and shoes offered at prices to scare Freeport and vicinity. Goods bought for cash allow undercutting rivals. Customers urged to inspect before buying elsewhere at the Opera House Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
W.H. Barne
Opera House
Plows Cultivators and Farm Machinery Repaired On Short Notice
Farm equipment repair service offers quick turnaround for plows cultivators and other machinery. Technicians diagnose issues, parts are sourced locally, and repairs completed to minimize downtime for farmers. Service emphasizes efficiency and reliability for busy growing seasons.
Spring Styles and Bargains Lead Star Clothing House
Spring 1877 promotions tout new spring styles in suits and pantaloons at bottom prices. Six thousand dollars of toys and children's items must be sold before Jan 1 1878 to make room for fruits and confectionery as the merchant enlarges. Dr King’s New Discovery advertised for lung and throat cures with physician support and free trial bottles offered by Emmert and Burrell.
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Star Clothing House
J.D. Diffex Bayan
Dr. King
Emmmert & Burrell
A, CaTeLy & Co
Cor
Broadway and
Eighth St
New York
J.D. Divvensavan’s
False Impression on Dyspepsia Cures Shown
An advertising note claims Green's August Flower cures Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint in all forms with three doses. It cites 80 000 dozen bottles sold last year with no failures and letters from druggists. It also promotes Roback's Blood Purifier and Blood Pills as superior blood disease remedies.
Boots and Shoes Offered at Brown & Vail Store
Brown and Vail in Freeport Illinois offers boots and shoes for work and dress with a fit guarantee. Customers can try a fair trial, and the shop is located in the basement under Ford's jewelry in Tarbox Block near the corner of Stephenson and Chicago streets.
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Brown & Vail
Ford
Tarbox Block
Cor. Stephenson
Chicago Streets
Freeport
Ilinois
First-Class Farm Machinery for sale at Easter & Co's
Listing advertisements describe farm machinery bargains at Easter & Co's Warehouse with plows repointed sharpened and polished. Also mentions Swarte & Stocking merchandise and various tonics or tonics brands. The tone mirrors a broad 19th century mercantile catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easter & CO
Faster & CO
The Cheapest And Finest Parlor Sets at Stephenson Street
No. 89 Stephenson Street upstairs in the new Tent and Konia store offers cheap and fine parlor and chamber sets for sale.
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Stephenson St
Tent & Konia
Local Advertisements Highlight Bargains and Contacts
Local notices promote W. W. Robey as supplier of teas coffees sugars and more with door delivery and low prices. J D Diffenbaugh offers soda water lemonade and temperance drinks. Th Adamson advertises binding and shirts with pricing at Star Clothing House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Robey
Knowlton
Robey
A Remedy Promoted For Coughs Among Children
A period ad promotes TALE'S Coven-Corprat cough remedy praised by physicians for fast relief. It promises a money back guarantee after half a bottle if no cure and notes pleasant taste suitable for children. Also announces a Stephenson County farmers cooperative agent offering a full line of farm implements with satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tale
Corprat
Noa
Draper
Stephenson ‘County
Stephenson County Farmers’ Co-operative ‘Association
Rock River University Dixon Offers $100 Scholarship
For sale a $100 scholarship at Rock River University Dixon good in any branch or department. Taught on particulars call at office or address the office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock River University
Dixon
Freeport City Mills Property Auction Notice
A valuable flouring mill property known as the Freeport City Mills on the Pecatonica River with strong water power and three burrs in good running order will be sold cheap on easy terms. Inquire Wenster & Europxs, proprietors, Freeport, Illinois. April 19, 1877.
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Freeport City Mills
Pecatonica
Wenster & Europxs
Freeport
Mlingis
Estray Notice and Local Ads From Freeport AL
Estray notice describes a missing Black Mare with two white hind feet a star on the forehead weight about 900 pounds with a reward offered for recovery. Also listings seek twenty cords of hard wood on subscription, warehousing for rent, wallpaper and goods at Adamsons plus a Great Slaughter in Children's Carriages advertised for sale with low prices. Local candy offer and home made goods promoted by J D Divvenuavan.
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Remiks & Orro
Galena Street
Freeport
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Nian Nolan
DE & Coy
His
Vatican
Gen
Het Te Custin
Col
Tshuingtig
Ieee
Port Lincoln
Dakota
Renu
Yerdud
Ruston’s Butter Aud Egg Depot
J. A. Newell
Jonathan Boyer
Smith Brothers
Harerson
Easter & Co’s
J. D. Dirrenpauen
T, Adamson’s
Stephenson &T
Wayne
Swarte & Stocking
Aly
Emmert & Burrell's
Pocket Books
Guiteau
Journal Office
J.D. Diffenbaughs
Th. Adamson
Crystal Nominator
OC. H. Little
John R. Wagner
Brewster House
John Wagner
Carlena Street
W. G
W. Barnes
D. Adamson’s
DD. Adamson’s
J.D. Divvenuavan’s
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