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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1866

Page

5

Lecture Tonight on Shams and Shoddy by Rev Tiffany

The notice promotes Rev. O. H. Tiffany's lecture on Tuesday evening at Fry's Hall with the subject Shams and Shoddy. The piece notes delays at the paper due to engine trouble and highlights related local figures and events from Freeport in 1866.

O. H. Tiffany O. H.tiffany Fry's Hall A. W. Tousey Christian Times North Baptist Church Chicago Baptist Church T. Lerow C. C Oct

Grand Republican Mass Meeting Promoted by Butler

A grand Republican mass meeting is announced featuring Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler, also noted as being from Louisiana, as a key participant. The report emphasizes the political gathering and Butler's involvement in the event.

Grand Republican Mass Meeting

Gen Butler to Speak in Northern Illinois Tuesday

Gen Butler arrives from Milwaukee and will address crowds on Tuesday, with Gov Hahn in Freeport until after Tuesday. The event aims to mobilize loyal Northerners in opposition to rebel policy and reconstruction debates amid Chicago area tensions.

Illinois Gen. Butler Milwaukee Gov. Hahn Freeport New Orleans South North Norther

Insurance case on Pecatonica river air hole drowning trial

A heavy courtroom drama unfolded in the circuit court as Achasah E. Sargeant sued Travelers Insurance Co. for 8000 alleging her husband John H. Sargeant drowned after falling through an air hole while skating on the Pecatonica river. The trial revealed alleged fraud and a contested marriage, with testimony suggesting the husband did not exist and a conspiracy by Mrs Follett and Henry J Allen.

Ogre Allen Sargéant Corwin Sargeant Brittat Follett Rockford Register Interesting Insurance Cose Achasah E. Sargeant Traveler's Insurance Co Hartford Conn John H. Sargeant Pecatonica Brown & Taylor James M. Wight Achasah ¥. Follett Beloit Traveier'a Insurance Co Hartford Pavatonica Sargeaut Clure Batavia

Local advertisements claim better cigars and goods

The piece touts Krolin cigars as superior to Chicago and New York options at low rates. It promotes Neff & Swart8 stock of medicines perfumes and fancy goods, a Stephen son street store for boots and Tobacco, Wise's Boots and Shoes, and a broad array of wares including clocks, musical instruments, and a sale of coke. It includes patient testimonials for Dr. McGrew and notes about Coe remedies and local services like Cloak and Dress-making and a parlor stove.

Stephenson St Exchange St Stephenson Street Messrs. J. Mayer & Sons Daniel Bogar Bogar M. Hettinger, Esq A. 8S, Smith Hemenway & Smith Chas, Waterman Freeport Adams Insurance Company Measrs, Steffin & Huenkemeyer Krolin Chicago New York

Panorama of The Bible opens at Ry's Hall tonight

The Insco Williams panorama of the Bible begins a four night exhibition at Ry's Hall and is touted as one of the best panoramas in the United States. A genuine Italian violin is also featured from A. W. Ford & Co.

Bisie Insco Williams United States

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