Fifteenth Annual Freeport Fair grain and livestock results
Summary of the Stephenson County Agricultural Society's Fifteenth Annual Fair held in Freeport from September 1 to 18, 1869. Includes class by class premiums for grain, horses, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, fruit, vegetables, dairy, tools, and manufacturables, with multiple exhibitors such as Henry Aspinwall, S M Greer, TW Miller, W J Emans, Fredk Baker, John Shimmin, J N Davis, and others. Highlights debates on department value and calls for abolishing or reforming some divisions. Reports also note court actions, local notices, and miscellaneous items from the period.
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Stephenson County Agricultural Society
Freeport
Henry Aspinwall
Do Jc.cain
Honry Aspinwall
Ido
S M Greer
TW. Miller
SM Greer
Richard Hawkey
John Woodside
W J. Emans
J P. Fox
John Frisbie
Wise & Co
G'Barnes& Co
Taggart
Rockford
Stephenson County
John, Klapp
Newton,& Co
John Klapp
Geo Mernitz
Molter
W J van Emans
R T Crane & Bro
IR T Crane & Bro
John Stoskopf
Smith & Shellenberger
John Ryan
Crance
Victor Scale
Cheney and Hutchinson
Prince Arthur in Canadian Visit Draws Laughable Reception
The New York Tribune reports Prince Arthur traveling in an open buggy to a Dominion welcome that looked everyday. Citizens lined the roads along with clergy and volunteers, but many failed to recognize him, and a bridge sentry barred the royal crossing. The scene turned humorous as Canadians realized their error and chased after the prince only to miss the speeches.
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New York Tribuune
Dominion
Prince Arthur
Paris Wife Murder Plot Unfolds in Domestic Tale
In Paris Madame B. lured a youth after her husband, serving in Algeria, faked death and wed the lover. When Monsieur B. returned he was killed by a hired man on the staircase. A second accomplice disposed of the body by river in a sack but drowned himself. Madame B. then fled with another companion.
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Paris
Algeria
Monsieur B
Madame
Sunday School Convention Seated at Rock Grove
At Rock Grove Illinois September 26 1860 a large crowd gathered at the church west of the village for a Sunday School Convention. David Zimmerman was elected chairman and J F Kleckner secretary. Reports showed four active Sunday Schools in Rock Grove township with room for more. attendees heard from Wm Swanzey Geo Thompson H W Pease Dr Ordway P J Ott H Deimer Rev Mr Young and Mr Wise who urged attendance devotion and personal effort in Sunday School work and promised a Freeport visit on the 28th and 29th with eminent speakers attending.
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Rock Grove
Ixt
David Zimmerman
J. F. Kleckner
Adam Bolender
Ordway
Freeport
Wm. Swanzey
Freaport
Geo. Thompson
H. W. Pease
P. J. Ott
Dakota
Ott
H. Deimer
Mr. Young
Wise
Mr. Wise
Dedicatory Service Held At Clyde First M E Church
Mrs Thompson emphasized the need for a free day as schools closed during a Sunday dedicatory service at Clyde First M E Church in Wic County. Local officials and attendees, including Rev F P Cleveland, noted attendance at the state fair and discussed coroner nomination signals.
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F. P. Cleveland
M. E. Churen
Clyde
Wic
Zond
J. Ke
Burctiata
Aukitd
Solditers
pReunion
Cduihty
Thermometer Record For The Week Ending
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Freeport
Jory Messrs
Babcock
Dey Apothecaries
Stephenson Art Port
Illinois
October Race Meeting in Ball Given at Hettingers Hall
The Bulletin notes a race on Saturday October 6 with Dick Donnelly Kennedy and Janus in two of three half mile heats. A ball at Hettinger's Hall last evening was well attended and passed off quietly with Gibler's Quadrille Band providing music.
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The
Dick Donnelly
Demi
Kennedy
Janus
Hettinger’s Hall
Gibler
Children’s Shoes at J & J Tamara’s Mammoth Store
A brief retail item notes a large selection of children’s shoes available at J and J Tamara’s on Enson Street, inviting shoppers to visit the extensive footwear collection.
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J. &J. J. Tamara
Enson Street
Burlesque and Book Ad From Hartford Publishers
And Variety Troupe gave an ep ment at Fry's Hall on Monday last, presenting a good program meeting with fair success. J. B. Burr & Co. announce a new authentic autobiography of P. T. Barnum titled Strong Triumphs, Forty Years Recall of P. T. Barnum. The work will be printed on good paper with full page engravings and sold by subscription via active agents in towns.
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Fry's Hall
J. B. Burr &Co
Asylum
Hartford
P. T. Barnum
Street Repair on Stephenson Street Progress Reported
During the past week the portion of Stephenson Street has been given a fresh coat of broken stone, improving its condition. The work has long been needed and is now underway to restore the street for better use.
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Stephenson Street
New loading rifle touted by local inventor Gregory
The Warren Sentinel reports a Stephenson State invention by P. Sheckler and Gregory of the area. The breech loading rifle uses a ratchet spring system, weather protected machinery, and two magazines. Weighing about nine and a half pounds with magazines, it fires rapidly and aims to be a practical, portable firearm for plains use.
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Warren Sentinel
Son County
Gregory
P. Sheckler
Stephenso
United States
Plains
Rockford City Reform and Street Improvements Debate
A fragment discusses Rockford papers and a push for better streets and sidewalks. It notes pride in the city, bids to reform governance, and the desire to attract capitalists and manufacturers while preserving progress and order. The text suggests a plan for organized civic improvements on State Street and surrounding areas.
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Rockford
Pathe
Bata Counties
State Street
Jocatel
Burglary Attempt At Depot Reported In Carroll
A truncated Carroll newspaper item notes burglars attempted to break into a depot Wednesday night. The effort failed and authorities, including Mr. Carroll, are investigating. Details are sparse due to the damaged text.
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Carroll
Izette
N. Halderman
Look Out for Full Winter Shoes and Gaiters
Local store advertises a selection of full winter shoes and gaiters. Stock includes durable boots and waterproof options likely aimed at cold season use. Customers are invited to browse sizes and styles.
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Brown
Simon Ruble
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Butterfield
W Butterfield
EL Byington
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Thos Pollock
C W Butterfield
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C Mallory
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Jacob Kester
J Ushirk
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Ifigton
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John Snow
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