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Local notes and reflections from Freeport and vicinity
In the Freeport area, Mr. B. Latham is named as a new agent for county duties, with several community updates. School opened for winter with about sixty pupils, and local clergy and merchants, including Geo. Ermold, were active in commerce and travel. A churchhead discusses mob justice in Durand Wisconsin, while the Maxwell and James gang era is referenced with urging drastic action. Also mention of tea, tobacco, and cider vinegar offerings from Burwell Bros along with local shop notices.
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B. Latham
Feon
1. C. Ee
Bailey Wife
J. “Yaiter
Eng
Manyan Merita
Ide
Hartin
Chicago
U. B
Freeport Republican
Albeniy
Geo. Ermold
Chiago
Jizir
Ra Taft
Ark
Taft
Law and
Durand
Wisconsin
Maxwell Brothers
Jen
Mylo
James Brothers
Younger Brothers
Maxwell