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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1868

Page

6

Illinois Agricultural Society 6th Transaction volume distribution

The Illinois State Agricultural Society prepares its sixth volume with 10 000 copies distributed under a 1867 joint resolution. 40 volumes to each county society 15 volumes to each legislature member and 200 volumes to the State Library and State Horticultural Society. The State Fair at Quincy begins September 21 and premium lists have sold out.

The Illinois State Agricultural Society General Assembly County Agricultural Sdclary State Horticultural Society Society Sociéty For Andi Agricultural Friends State Agricultural Board Bava Quincy

A Curious Accident Ends With Cow Rescued From Deep Well

Early Monday a cow wandered onto Chicago and Bridge streets and fell into a rear well at Saylor’s livery barn. Charley Baumgarten descended with ropes and pulleys to free the animal, which endured hours in a foul air before being pulled out. The cow walked off as if unharmed.

Mr.Saylor Chicago Bridge Streets Charley Baumgarten Mr. Baumgarten

Elastic Stone Roofing Ad To County Agent Monteling

The text touts Elastic Stone Roofing as superior to other roofings after tests at several locations including Fialasburg. It claims lower costs and durability for buildings using this material, naming agent John Monteling and other firms associated with the product. It also notes political club activity shifting to the Courthouse and a spouting show by A Newsigh at Magnard's block near Youre Louse.

Fialasburg John Monteling Colny Spyaller Taylor Young A. Newsigh Young Men's Christian

Real Estate Transfers in Freeport and Nearby Areas

Monthly report lists numerous transfers across Freeport Lena and surrounding towns. Wm C Woodtute to Joseph Nix in Ridott totals 4 000. John Ruth to John C Miller 224 acres in Lancaster for 4 000. A Willing to J H Stayer lot 7 block 3 Freeport 2 600. August Brinkmeijer 100 acres in Jefferson 2 400. Egbert Van Slooten to Amo Washburn Lot 20 block 31 Knowltons Freport 2 700. Cyrus A Sheets 200 acres of 26 84 85 07 7 in Harlem area 11 000. various other parcels including 15 27 8, 2 000. Chase for 1 250. Lena and Freeport entries noted with prices ranging from 125 to 11 000.

Indabtet Freeport Wm. C. Woodtute Joseph Nix Noron Ridott Wm. G. Waddell Gao J. Tillis Blotie Union Nd Ankeny Lamar Florence John Ruth John C. Miller See Lancaster J. H. Stayer Goo Penticot Srs August Brinkmeijer Jefferson Lena G. Davis M. Banker Kimball Christan Sutter Matthews

Local notices and social items from Bartletts area

A fragmented town notice lists gifts from patrons including an elegant hoquat from Mrs Brown and muskmelons from J D Spencer of Florence. Pigeons are plentiful and sportmen seek them. Council meeting had poor quorum with limited public business, and church services are planned for Friday and Sabbath. A ball invitation and social calendar for the week is noted with a $1 admission and supper.

Brown J.D. Spencer Florence

Hair Regenerator Promises Restored Color and Growth

An advertisement touts Tebbett's Physiological Hair Regenerator as restoring natural color and beauty to faded hair, preventing hair loss, and promoting rapid growth. It claims universal satisfaction and lists a mail-order offer with 20 cents postage and 100,000 sold.

Hole Silgen Tebbett Enamurt& Myrrill

The Reason Why Bitters Claim Rustic Cure All

An advertisement extols a tonic bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and deranged stomachs. It claims the remedy invigorates the system, strengthens fibers, and improves the complexion after twenty one days of regular use. Sold by druggists and dealers through Hartman Co. with locations in Kansas City and other cities.

C. W. Bechtold Farmer McConnell’s’ Grove Jimnan Yatura Drogetsts Dewlars Fy H, Hartman, & Co Kancwater Pouna BeLdeutw

City Crockery Store Ad Promises War-Era Prices

Eyieria boon to HEnanani House Importer and Letter in Crockery China Glasz Sifter Poited Britan niacind Mn Toitet Were Table Cutlery Mirrors Lumps Averonejee Oils Castors Cake Baskets Berry Dishes Pie Knives Pickle Castors Salts Napkin Rings Plated Knives Spoons Forks on hand Catalogs claim patterns from prewar stock Plated Ware and related items offered at reduced prices Call to inspect at headquarters near Brewster Flause for fruit jars and more

Sinvien MD Pausrr Navatore Brewster Flause

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