From Colorado Mines and Climate near Teller in 1881
A Colorado letter from Sept 16 1881 describes mountain terrain near Teller and mining ventures. It notes frequent snow on the ranges, high sun on peaks, and ongoing ore exploration. The piece cites the Pollard Barbee group including the Cross and Cleopatra mines discovered in 1875 with ruby silver veins. It also reflects on life, risk, and the lure of adventure in mining.
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Freeport
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Th Park
Teller
Tz Pollard Barbee
Pyt
Cross and
Cleopatra
Lew" Hard
The Hills Are Ever Dear at Which Our Young Feet Have Trod
Intemperance and hereditary evils warn of danger while memories of true homes light the path. A mariner seeks a guide book of faith and works, urging honest effort to resist temptation. In a Brooklyn Jagle tale a rich girl doubts, a poor son plans, and fate twists on a Niagara hackman’s kin.
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Atranger
Ife
Niagara Hackman
Brooklyn Jagle
Don’t Whine and Work to Earn Your Own Bread
Fragmentary moral anecdotes extol hard work and self reliance from proverbs and a quotation attributed to John Plowman. The text contrasts perseverance with laziness, noting earnings, early breakfast, and the hazards of dependency, with scattered references to practical wisdom and common sense.
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Fife
John Plowman
Uncle Tim’s Talent For Appreciating A Village Minister
In a rustic exchange on a street beside a fence, Uncle Tim the wood-sawyer praises the minister’s sermons and the community’s quiet acts of kindness. He stresses the value of listening, recognizing others’ efforts, and supporting neighbors like Deacon Mason, Widder Hatch, and the school staff.
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Tim
Uncle Tim
Widder Hatch
Phe
Banford
Jim Brady and the falke in the tavern tale
Narrator praises Jim Brady for his handy skills despite being seen as a rough character. He urges focusing on good traits in people like Brady rather than faults, noting how a tool repair helps him gain self respect and a bit of dignity.
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Falka
Jim Brady
Falke
Jim
Yan
Maetin
Butt
Public sale of lands in Stephenson County Illinois 1881 notice
Special Commissioner at the Circuit Court of Stephenson County Illinois will sell at public auction on October 17, 1881 at 3 p.m. at the Davis Post Office door the south east quarter of section 20 and lot 16 in section 19, township 29, range 9, Stephenson County. Terms: at least half cash. balance in one year with 8 percent interest secured by purchaser note and mortgage. Descriptions define parcels totaling about 73.61 acres and 8.45 acres, with deed to be given by the Special Commissioner.
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Circuit Court
Stephenson County
Lhouis
Rufas Welly
Denton
Freeport
Olinvis
Sulu
Stephenson
Hainds
Hino
Davis
Stepherson
Nichols
Illienoia
Xeetton
Mange
Hani
Lewis W. Sciirademaeth
Neal
Debla
Erast Vieregge
Frederick Trillebrand
Carollny Hillebrang
Wilhelmina Schild
Christian M. Hilebrand
Augusta Kubler
Sophia Pothagt
Marthy “Fochsmiller
Augustt Kubler
Hamed
Aled
Fnte
Alice
Ate Katt Kuhler
Ernst Vieregge
Frederick Heiebrand
Hug
Gadd
Towit
Futsuvon
Knowlton
Frveport
Knuwlton
Gtribad Ag
Vonimeon
Minge
Wilile Wald
Wald Court
Frege Port
Blephengon
Wiinois
Withulailus Sella
Augusta Kube
Lil
F. Kleckner
Cooman
B. Hrang
Winds
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Colorado
Freeport Republican
Amoothling
Eelfiah
Alma
Wong
Galena Road
Fred Watson
W. Spencer
Baileyville
Hitnois
Chancery
State OF Talinots
Staplinison
Gircuit
Anid County
A. T
Jonag II
Crang
Cerolins Crane
Comsplainanta
Danea W. Cenne
Cynthia Crane
Warrier van Dyke
James MW
van Dyke
Nelson Martin
Rhatta Martin
Ella Marta
Aluve
Aid
Commons
Daniel & Bnewsteil
Sai Freeport
Berton
D, Adamson
D. Adamson
Freeport Market
Sadb & Porter
Freeront
Qataay Corp
Trauck
Acorna
Eae
Wate Bo
Head Vo
Anette Midra
EPO
Oren
Mecee
Peesny
Illinois
Jos. H. Reineke
Galena Street
Aldo
W. G
W. Barnes, Stephenson, Mechanic
Bridgets
Jonathan Boyer
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ily
J. A. Crain
O. C. Latimur
Tabacco
Old Kort Dearborn
Tobaucg
Bo Wbur
FRY
Freeport, Ill
Johnston Patent
Jeweler and Optician
Mase UF
Java
Cove
Wholesale and Hetail
Brewster House
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