Dissolution Notice and Local Developments in Freeport
The item notes the dissolution of McCall Bailey & Mills by mutual consent with Joseph M. Bailey and Morgan B. Miles selling interests to James McCall, who continues the business and seeks fuller debts and claims. It mentions ongoing construction at M E Embury Chapel and First Presbyterian Church, plus rapid city growth and new buildings on vacant lots. Staffing ad seeks a reliable good boy. Local editor post dates: Freeport, Nov. 1, 1860 and 1866.
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McCall, Bailey & Mills
Phogaas 8
Meo
Joseph M Bailey
Joseph M. Bailey
Morgan B. Mills
James, &. McCall
Freeport
Corn crop ruined by frosts and poor yield ahead
Reports say the corn crop is very poor as frosts struck early. Expected harvest may be less than half, with the remaining portion fetching a high price. A robbery at the City Hotel on Stephenson Street involved a recruit losing 27 dollars and a gold watch, tied to a missing accomplice absent at roll call.
Savanna Register Launch Promises Competition for Local Papers
The Savanna Register arrives with editor Howlett already overseeing Lanark Banner and Shannon Gazette. The first issue hints Howlett intends to surpass the rivals, and if he maintains this start, he should win broad patronage and deserved success.
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Savanna Register
Howlett
Lanark Banner
Shannon Gazette
Towlett
Register
Justice Shown in Refund After Pennsylvan ia House Robbery
The paper notes two printers at the Pennsylvania House were victims of a robbery last week. Mr. Zartman promptly refunded their losses and the matter was amicably settled. The newspaper regrets any offense taken by him and maintains it reported the facts faithfully as a journalistic duty.
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Pennsylvania
Zartman
Enthusiastic Republican Meeting at Fry's Hall
A large Republican gathering met Monday at Fry's Hall with Gen. J. W. Shaffer, Sen. C. Burchard, and J. M. Bailey addressing the crowd. A critic, A. D. Meacham, attempted to interrupt but was silenced. later he lectured in Krohn's cigar store to a few bored listeners. The account hopes election returns restore the hero to sanity.
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Gay
Fry’s Hall
J. W. Shaffer
C. Burchard
J. M. Bailey
Krohn
Billiard Champ Dudley Kayanah Exhibitin Charley Butler Room
On Wednesday evening October citizens enjoyed an exhibition by Dudley Kayanah of Kayanah & Decker New York at Charley Butler's billiard room on Stephenson Street opposite the Court House. He played two 500 point games with Tope of Rockford, winning easily with blocks of high runs. The champion then showcased fancy shots, the cue seemingly guiding the balls at will, drawing a large crowd and crowd dispersing late amused.
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Dudley Kayanah
Kayanah & Decker
New York
Kayanah
United States
Charley Butler
Stephenson Street
Kayanih
Tope
Rockford
Othe
Kayansh
Kavanah
Meteor shower expected on the 13th and 14th inst
Pews at the Baptist Church of this City will be rented on Monday next the 12th inst between nine and twelve a.m. A committee will be in attendance during those hours, and sidewalks along the streets will be placed in proper condition to aid pedestrians.
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Pam
Ibell
New sidewalk project aims to beautify Green Street
A new sidewalk is under construction in front of Mr. Mills residence on Green Street. When both sides from Stephenson to Clay are finished and trees are planted, the street should become one of the city's most pleasant avenues.
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Ga A
Mill
Green Street
Stephenson
Protracted Free Methodist Meeting Deepens Attendance
The ongoing Free Methodist Church gathering grows in interest and numbers. The Hall en Monday night was filled to capacity as a man stepped forward for prayers. Mr Crane begins improvements on his livery stable, and the Captain is a go-ahead man, expected to modernize his stable as well.
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Free Methodist Church
Davis Village M E Church to be Dedicated in 1866
The M E Church in Davis village Stephenson County NL will be dedicated to God on Sabbath November 11 1866. Services begin at 10 4 o clock. All are invited to attend.
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M.E
Davis
Stephenson Co
Railroad Proposed Between Cedarville and Monroe Wisconsin
A railroad line is proposed linking Cedarville to Monroe Wisconsin with Cedarville and Buena Vista on the route. A gentleman is actively rallying local support to highlight the benefits expected from the project.
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Monroe
Wis
Cedarville
Beuna Vista
Mr. A Boedeker Builds Brick Barn on Spring Street
Mr A Boedeker is erecting a fine brick barn on Spring street between Adams and Mechanic, adjoining his former frame barn destroyed by fire a few weeks ago. The new building is an improvement and an ornament to that city section.
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A. Boedeker
Spring Street
Adams
Mechanic Streets
A. J. Manny Honored for Southern Papers
The piece thanks Mr. A. J. Manny for supplying late Southern newspapers. Manny runs a general commission business in St. Louis tied to a large agricultural implement depot. The note expresses best wishes for his future success from his Freeport friends.
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A. J. Manny
Southern
Manny
General Commission
St. Louis
Freeport
Opening of the Howard House Delayed for Carpets
The Howard House opening is delayed due to difficulty in procuring carpets for the halls. The new proprietors are determined to begin when every appointment is complete. Citizens propose a substantial benefit to the proprietor once the long awaited opening occurs.
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Howard House
Fehly Completes Two Story Brick Turning Shop on Chicago Street
The Fehly business on Chicago Street adds a fine brick two story turning shop adjoining his old quarters. The building is a notable improvement to the street as the owner plans to install a steam engine in the spring to meet growing demand and power saws and lathes.
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Fehly
Chicago Street
Dogs Run Amok Slaughter Sheep in Suburban Trip
Two city dogs known for appetites ventured into the suburbs for a health break and carnivorous thrills. They killed about twenty sheep owned by Chas II Rosenstiel, valued at over one hundred dollars. One dog was hanged, fate sealed after being captured and identified with his residence.
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Chas. II
Rosenstiel
Patent Clothes Washing Machine on Wheel Barrow Pattern
A local observer notes a patent washing machine shaped like a wheel barrow. The device uses a wheel crank to drive a plunger, pounding clothes and a wringing mechanism atop the box. The writer praises its convenience for daily chores and fashionable calls. They also suggest a baby tender attachment.
Loss Paid in Full on Fire Insurance Claim
A dated insurance receipt from Farmers Insurance Company records full payment of a life and property fire loss claim. Daniel Berry of Silver Creek presents a receipt for nearly three thousand dollars, covering barn and contents damaged by lightning, with policy number 8496 noted as satisfied.
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Office OF Farmers Tyaplaner Comey
Freeport
Thub
List
Farmers Insurance Copany
Buid
Neighbor corrected item on Stephenson street case
A local correction states Mrs Wilsons show case on Stephenson street was broken open Wednesday not Tuesday, based on authority from Mr Wilson regarding last weeks paper and the grand Democratic rally.
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Hilletin
Counterfeit $20 Bill Warns Local Bankers
An alert notes a counterfeit twenty dollar bill passed to a bank. The note claims to be from the First National Bank Portland Connecticut with Jas Woods, cashier, and S Gilder sleeve, president. Paper quality is poor and engraving coarse. Citizens urged to beware and report suspicious notes.
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Agence
First National Bank
Portland
Connecticut
Jas. Woods
S. Gildersleeve
Delaney News Depot Sold to John Black on Stephen Street
The Delaney News Depot on Stephen sont street has been purchased by Mr. John Black who will continue the business. Black has many personal and political friends and subscribers will be well served, with the paper owed by the new proprietor already extended sundry favors in his line.
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Delaney News Depot
Stephensont Street
John Black
Brinkérhoff Brothers Panorama Visits City
A Monday evening visit by Brinkérhoff Bro.'s Photographic Panorama showcased views of principal world cities and buildings. The presentation uses glass slide photographs, superior to the old magic lantern. Attendance was good and the show received general satisfaction.
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Brinkérhoff Bro
Sermon Praised by Congregation at Episcopal Church
The Rev Mr Weldon delivered a Sunday evening sermon praised as concise and masterly in proving the genuineness of Christian religion. Attendees deemed it a mathematical certainty and believed it would aid those wavering in theology.
Public library plan stalls amid cautious progress
Woodstock Sentinel notes a push for a Freeport public library but doubts the report. A meeting weeks ago failed to move forward, and the project likely remains stalled until local citizens undertake the effort and risk failure themselves.
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Woodstock Sentinel
Freeport
Stolen horse and buggy in front of City Hotel
On Monday evening last Mr. M. Hettinger reported his horse and buggy missing from in front of the City Hotel on Stephenson street between seven and eight. A friend saw the animal there shortly before it was missed. Authorities are watching for the thief or thieves and no recovery has been reported. It is described as one of the boldest robberies in the vicinity recently.
Altercation Between City Marshal and Soldiers at City Motel
A Tuesday evening clash occurred in front of the City Motel when soldiers insulted the City Marshal. He arrested one man, attempted to take him to the lock-up, and was aided by assistants to detain others. In the ensuing struggle the marshal struck a regular and several suspects were jailed.
Episcopal church bazaar to benefit church fund
The ladies of the Episcopal church plan a week long bazaar in this city with ten table coordinators to solicit contributions. The event may include tableaux vivants and music and is aimed at providing holiday gifts. Details on time and place will be announced soon as plans settle.
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Episcopal Church
Yellow Creek Mining Company organized in city
A new lead mining company named the Yellow Creek Mining Company was organized on the first of the month with a $40,000 capital in 2,000 shares at 20 each. $10,000 working capital is free from assessment. Existing holdings include two farms in Silver Creek owned by Sidney Stebbins and Caleb Brown. Mining has occurred on the Stebbins farm for about twenty years with some success. Two shafts have been sunk to forty feet, water halted progress. The plan is to pump water out with a steam engine. Officers are Janes S. Cochran president Mathias Pettinger treasurer and Joseph Munnert secretary. Directors: James S. Cochran Joseph Mmunert Horace Tarbox Mathias Nettinger William A. Garden John Pond William May. The group hopes to develop mineral wealth in Stevenson county.
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Aes
Yellow Creek Mining Company
Silver Creek
Sidney Stebbins
Caleb Brown
Stebbins
Janes 8. Cochran
Mathias Pettinger
Joseph Munnert
James 8. Cochran
Joseph Mmimert
Horace ‘Tarbox
Mathias Nettinger
William A. Garden
John Pond
William May
Stephenson County
Voter Interaction at Court House Square Incident
An account describes a frosty election scene near the court where a candidate in the crowd and a civic figure exchange remarks. A pallor-box address pauses as a judge talks with a passerby, provoking a remarked reaction from a local observer about the doctor’s changing countenance after casting a vote.
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House Square
Mite Society Meeting Noted at 1st M. E. Church
A fragment from a 19th century notice invites all to attend the Mite Society gathering at William Waddell's on Friday evening. The item describes social parties as a medium for acquaintance and good works, noting the society’s purpose to contribute a mite to the church treasury.
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Helein
1St M. FE
William Waddell
Freeport Board of Underwriters organized for uniform rates
A five member board of underwriters was formed in Freeport to promote harmonious action and establish adequate, uniform insurance rates. The move follows two years of heavy losses and cutthroat competition. Most local companies have joined, with Metropolitan and North America not yet represented. Officers: O. Taylor president, T. Ormysbee vice president, Robt. Little secretary and treasurer.
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Freeport Board of Underwriters
Atna, Metropolitan and Insurance Co
North America
O. Taylor
T. Ormysbee
Robt. Little
American Insurance Company six months business report
The American Insurance Company of Freeport shows six months ending Oct 31, 1866 with 2 424 policies for dwellings and farm property and 2 491 total policies. Total property insured 2 105 183 dollars. Cash premiums received 815 570 22 dollars. Underwriter Charles I Currier praised for prudent risk selection and leadership.
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American Insurance Company
Freeport
Ill
Two Democratic Orators Humored by Dark Lancaster Hall
Two noted Democratic speakers planned to address a Lancaster schoolhouse crowd but found the venue empty and dark. A pair of local Republicans stumbled upon the event, lit a fire, and joined the speakers as stories circulated to pass the wait.
Remarkable Political Meeting Ends With Adjournment
A lively audience, including eight attendees of whom six were Republicans, attended a meeting where political topics were avoided until a motion to adjourn to a tavern split the crowd. The couple, distressed by public sentiment, faced a long walk home after their buggy broke down, then a Republican neighbor lent them a buggy to finish the night. Their side learned little next day, and Lancaster remained a sore topic. The anecdote illustrates the saying Go up like a rocket and come down like a stick.
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Domfort
Lancaster
Freeport Market Report for Tuesday Nov 6
Prices across commodities show wheat at 1.95 for No 1 new spring and 1.75 for No 2 do, with various grades of barley, oats, and rye also listed. Livestock and dairy items include beef hides, Timothy hay, flax, butter, cheese, dressed pork, and live hogs, with regional figures and unit denominations.
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N. Y
Corrected weekly by White Rowell and Co Wisconsin Lumber Yard
Corrected weekly by White Rowell and Co Wisconsin and Michigan Lumber Yard, back of the Brewster House, Freeport Illinois.
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White Rowell & Co
Wisconsin
Michigan
Brewster House
Freeport
Illinois
Mail Register Train Schedule Details from Chicago Through
The notice lists train arrivals and departures with times for various lines and stations including DuBuque Galena Mt Carroll Savana Sabula Dakota Davis Racine Milwaukee Cedarville Orangeville and Monroe. It notes arrival times 5.00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and departures at 8.00 a.m. on select days with special services at Silver Creek and Damascus and McConnells Grove. Office hours are 7.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Sundays 8.00 to 9.00 a.m. Clerks and stations include Smith Db Atkins Wy M. Per Gem mill.
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Crones
Chicago & Through
Southern
Dubuque
Galena
Mt. Carroll
Savana
Sabula
Dakota
Davis
Racine
Milwaukee
Cedarville
Orangeville
Neco
Buena Vista
Monroe
Damascus and
McConnells Grove
Silver Creek
Smith Db
Atkins
Gemmill
Clerk
TENE Finishers Offer First-Class Work at Low Prices
Undersigned RNANDAT and CUTLER promote finishing services with high quality materials and skilled workmen. They guarantee best workmanship and claim to be cheaper than any shop in the West, offering a five percent deduction on all work sold and delivered at the shop.
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West
Div Rnandat & Cutler
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Jas
McCall
Morgan I. Miles
First Presbyterian
City Iotel
Chas. I. Currier
Squire
Adhey
W. Sconsin
Mail Register
Jeare
Jaskomneoy
Sapp Abe
North-Western Rail Road
Galena Division
Hyeepert Sor
Chicago
Tao
Carledge
Western Union Haw
Noad Company
Etrrive
Freeport Marble Works
Ilead Stones, &c
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