The Broken Home and a Silent Yearning for a Lost Daughter
In a San Francisco mansion on Folsom Street a banker Mr Morton Preble endures torment while his wife Helen and family doctor Dr Hutton await a yearly note from a kidnapper about their missing daughter Jessie. Each August a new taunting message arrives, revealing Jessie lives and grows, until the ominous six oclock call on August 9, 1868 draws near and Helen collapses as the door opens.
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San Francisco
Folsom Street
Mission Bay
Morton Preble
Helen
Morton
Mrs. Preble
Earth
Eleaven
Ae” Banker
Tye
Dr. Hutton
Mr. Preble
Hutton
Pat
Jessie
Augusta
Dr. Watton
Freaven
Mr.Preble
N.Y. Ledger
Ledger
Robert Bonner
William Street
New York
The
Leon Lewis
Harriet Lewis
Southworth
Mr. Cobb
Professor Peck
Mary Kyle Dallas
Fanny Fern
Miss Dupuy
Bonner
KETCHUMS RELEASE AFTER SING SING TERM ENDS
Edward Ketchum, once jailed for hundreds of thousands in embezzlement, has been released from Sing Sing after serving about four years. He left quietly for an undisclosed destination amid rumors of a secluded life on the Hudson. His prison conduct was praised, and a commutation cut his term short by eight months. He had been remanded December 30, 1865, and faced twelve indictments.
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Edward Ketchum
Sing Sing
Hoffman
Hudson
New York
Ketchum
Acquittal of Rev Isaac B Smith in Illinois murder trial
The Rev Isaac B Smith was acquitted in Geneva Illinois of murdering his wife after a June buggy accident near Elgin. The surprise verdict followed inconsistencies in his accounts and the discovery of a $3000 life insurance on his wife concealed by him.
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Alisance
Isaac B. Smith
Geneva
Mr. Smith
Well Aboard Water Joke On River Steamer
An old lady on a steamboat greets the Captain near as two men pump water to wash the deck. She asks if the ship has a well aboard. The Captain replies he always carries one and that river water is disliked, especially in dog days.
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Drake
Schenck
Jake
Tors Dally
Eines
North Sixth Street
Commerce
Ford
Poe Agar
All Druggis Anc i Science
Local Hlome Lyceum Minutes November 10 1869
Local Hlome Freeport Lyceum met by adjournment with President Jero Pattison chairing. Finance Committee of Kean Shuler and Cowles appointed. Debate over repeal of the National Banking Law held with Payne Keen for, Guiteau Cochran against. Next meeting to discuss abolition of capital punishment with wide interest expected. Secretary W Scorr AaNeEry.
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Freeport Lyceum
FripAy Livening
Lyceum
Jero Pattison
Kean Shuler
Cowles
Messrs. Payne
Keen
Messrs. Guiteau
Cochran
D. A. Knowlton, Jr
H. B. Amerling
Jere Pattison
C. C. Shuler
T. T. Abrams
L. W. Guiteau
J. C. Kean
Wm. Massenberg
Saml
J. Davis
Rev. Pattison
Col Rodearmel
W. Scorr AaNeEry
Sec’y
To Unmarried Ladies Button Boots Ad
A retail blurb urging unmarried women to prepare for an early wedding by purchasing Button Boots at McNamara’s. Describes them as neat, elegant and cheap and positions them as a practical wedding accessory.
Wright Cavanagh & Co. Boots and Shoes Offer
The Wilcoxson store in Marble Block promotes boots and shoes in latest styles at cheap rates with over shoes for a Thanksgiving snow storm. The shop emphasizes neatness and quality footwear for all customers.
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Wright, Cavanagh & Co
Wilcoxon
Atlas Map of Stephenson County Map Project Begins
Thompson and Evarts launch new Stephenson County maps and plan rapid completion while ensuring thorough accuracy. Citizens are urged to support the effort to provide a reliable work the community can be proud of.
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Stephenson County
Messrs
Thompson & Evarts
Everybody Boots and Shoes for All Classes at Low Prices
McNamara Brothers advertises boots and shoes for all classes and sizes at the lowest prices, inviting shoppers to visit their store for a wide selection and affordable bargains.
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McNamara Bros
American and Swiss Watches Sold in Wilcoxon's Marble Block
Mr Charles H Packard keeps American and Swiss watches from top manufacturers as time keepers and warrants satisfaction. His large stock of silver and silver plated ware for holidays offers beauty and finish unmatched in the West with prices as low as the lowest.
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Charles H. Packard
Wilcoxon
West
New Turner Hall Dedicated Amid Stated Civic Pride
The dedication of New Turner Hall on Monday evening November 29 marks a splendid and commodious building credit to the Society behind its erection. The accompanying entertainment program feature musical selections by top masters. The report urges a crowded house to honor the event.
Travel safely with McNamara Bros dry-shod offer
A brief ad promises protection against cold by a small outlay at McNamara Bros. The copy frames a practical, cost effective solution enabling travel through the world dry shod, implying quality goods and reliable service from the shop. The mention centers on affordability and utility.
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McNamara Bros
Dixon Telegraph Consolidated With Herald
The Dixon Telegraph has been consolidated with the Herald and will be published by the Telegraph and Herald Company. A. C. Bardwell of the Herald will serve as editor and W. H. Boardman of the Telegraph as business manager.
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Dixon Telegraph
The
Herald
Telegraph and Herald Company
A. C. Bardwell
4 Herald
W. H. Boardman
Telegraph
Diffenbaugh's Offers Goods For All Ages And Sizes
Diffenbaugh's stocks items aimed at children and adults with prices described as suitable for all buyers. The ad emphasizes versatility and value to attract shoppers of every age and size.
Stop That Hacking Cough Arctic Over-shoes Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Arctic Over-shoes by McNamara Bros to keep feet warm and dry, promising relief from a hacking cough through practical wear. The copy emphasizes comfort and weather protection as a remedy.
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McNamara Bros
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New York Times
Hlome
Turner Hall
Diffenbaugh’s
Chiverwell
WilhOr
Gay Publishers
Chab
J.C. Klin Eos
Bowery
P. O
Aleeut
Ire Ney
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