Thanksgiving Proclamation and Local News Reflections
Illinois Governor proclaims Thanksgiving on November 24 and urges public thanks to Divine Providence. Union church service planned at First Presbyterian with Rev. Lewis Meredith delivering sermon and choir music under Professor Schroder. Local notes report illnesses from diphtheria, corn husking season, and a wedding between Nettie Eply and William Bike.
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Illinois
Divine Providence
T. Shelby M. Cultom
Springfield
First Presbyterian Church
Lewis Meredithe
First Methdist
Professor Schroder
Wedding reception lists generous gifts to newlyweds
A wedding celebration featured a sumptuous repast and musical entertainment. Guests offered many gifts including a rocking chair majolica fruit dish goblets table cloth glass ware silver spoons wall pocket and other items to Mr. and Mrs. Epley and others.
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Emony
Mary Epley
Susan Kahly
Mrs. Frank
Sam’l Mace
Reemer
Towela
Carrie Folgate
Sam’l Kahly
Lied
Adam Epley, Jr
Hol Bike
Mrs. Bates
Katie Folgate
Act
Mrs. Bolender
Mrs. Hoot
Mary Moot
Jennie Bolender
Misses Kimma
Ida Reager
Nora Rank
Frank Bros
Maggie Ritzman
Mrs. Hartman
Mrs. Reedy
Mrs. Mace
Isaac Hoot
Enterprising Fraudster Seen in Illinois Novelty
A quirky spoof on a Illinois rascal forging requisitions for imaginary fugitives and tokens, posing as a messenger. He profits by creating criminals and pocketing funds, a peculiar, novel twist in crime that outshines common scams on Broadway and liquor lobbies.
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Olinois
Broadway
Smith
Poughkeepsie
Effectual temperance tale leads to lasting change
A humorous tale describes a young woman steering guests away from wine by offering lemonade, prompting one guest to quit strong drink and become a clergyman. The episode ends with praise for the temperance lesson and memories of the decisive refusal. Also listed are miscellaneous local notices and ads.
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Mina
Papa
Indy
Sheriff Sale Notice of Real Estate in Wisconsin and Illinois
A Special Execution directs sale of a described property in sections and townships across Illinois Wisconsin borders. The land, containing about 41 acres more or less with a 16 acre exclusion, will be offered at public sale at the southern front door of the Court House in Freeport on Monday November 28, 1861 at 2 PM for cash to satisfy the execution. WM Stewart Sheriff Stephenson County. Barron Bansen Attorneys for Pitts.
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Francia G. Wynkoop
Catharine
Recorder of Deeds
Stephenson County
Ulingis
Mort
Winneshirk
Freeport
Christian Koehler
Franela
Diedrich B. Schulte
Asal
Anid
Ystall
Frederic Gund
Q, TarLou
Sawa
Gircuit
Etophietisan
Uwinola
John Harper
William S. Davenport
Agatnst
Phillip Pickett
Range No
Ning
East
4Th P. Ws
Ilinois
Wisconsin
J. Spangler
Ina
Titinvia
Thos. Martin’s Land
Eaid
Ffof
Eli Kline
Gail State Inc
Coal Linn of
Aald Tract
Court Mouse
Stewart
Barron
Bansen
Attys Fur
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MVING
Florente
Freeport Republican
Geo. Studebaker
Mothe
Lanark
J. F. B. Hineline
Guilay
Buckley
Sormeyer
Woovnville
Freeport Republicam
Rife
Sterling
John Spyder
August Leasinor
John Katley
Buckeye Center
Wm. Barnes
D. B. Bobb
Dakota
H. V. Richardsong
Lena
Stehenson County
Aurora
Pastora ‘Td
Euuty
Cedarville
Adam Epley
Rettie
Epley
Willisin
Yelook
Lev
Vugh
Orangeville
Misa Lizzie
Samuel Kably
Totha
The
Freeport Republicae
Newa
J. B. Smith
Corne Pickard
Schulz
German Methodist Church
Jessie Drew
Jennings Seminary
Julia Pickard
G. M. Herrick
Mt. Mortis
W. W. Lewis
Iowa
Caldwell
Tena
Crotzer
Camp
Molenry's Gap
Stephenson St
Til
Mars
B. E. Post
Minnesota
Burrell Bros
Walton’s
Stephenson Street
Burchard & Scott
Callon Staver & Snyder
Burney Bros
Dwight B. Breed
Joseph H. Kellogg
Freaport Republican
D, Adamson
D. Adamson
Freeport Market
Smith & Porter
W. G. & W. Barnes
Berch
Nel Biber
Old Fort Dearborn
Lys
Babbitt
Weenie Atntee
Letty Puce
Inoue
S.A. Fry
Freemorg, Tll
Sym
Jos. H. Reineke
Galena Street
Tha Ory
Jonathan Boyer
Johnston Patent
Pixuuwyy
Fll
Coronp
Brewster House
Beat
Chicago
Java
Frese
Baltimore Oysters
Dippenbaugh
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