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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1873
Page
4
Quince demand, chilly fair grounds, and a busy Freeport week with a shooting match planned for Thanksgiving. Stalwarts like Mollie Morris, J I Case, and local merchants appear amid race rumors, church events, and city news from Chicago Exposition to Roll of Honor.
An article notes Rev. Mr. Jenkins and others at the Synod of Northern Illinois in Sterling Sabbath causing Presbyterian churches in the city to suspend services. It recalls a Dixon suicide by Reuben Eastwood, reports ongoing police activity from a Saturday night, and mentions local ads, theater plans, a High School oyster supper, and the Oak Street Evangelical church dedication with Rev. Jacob Young preaching in multiple languages.
James Harvey, once of this place now in Memphis, died of yellow fever last week leaving a wife and three children in destitute circumstances. A hunting invitation to the Sheriff mixes bravado with irony. Mrs. Kate Brink, daughter of Mr and Mrs Settley, died Friday after prior bereavement and illness, funeral held Sunday with community sympathy.
The notice lists lumber types by grade and length from 12 to 40 feet including common boards joists planks and timber. It mentions assorted flooring siding shingles and lath with price ranges and product descriptions from Sanford Bidwell Co.
Chicago market notes October 20 1873 show spring wheat opening active and closing near unchanged, with cash and seller prices in the 105 to 106 range for various months. Flour unchanged, corn firm early then quiet, oats active then quiet, rye quiet yet firmer, barley firmer with active No 2 trading. Futures strong for delivery with high bids. pork, beef cattle, and hogs firm with general gains for shipping and local sales amid steady lake freights and high wines.
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