Rail project in Illinois linked to new river bridge
The article reports on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad completing a state line rail segment by late January and mentions a Joliet grand jury finding of manslaughter against a railroad engineer in a fatal city incident. It covers counterfeit money arrests by Colonel Whitely, a Rochelle fire blamed on arson, and notes on local newspapers and writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois River
Joliet
Til
Peaskee
Chicago ,Gand and Pacific Railroad
Wilgent Street
Gerity
Decatur
We! Whitely
United States
Prieter
Peter McCartney
Fouls
Fel
Whitely
Igor McCartney
Colonel Whitely
Drowned During Baptism at Crooked Creek Village
The Vincinnahi Gazette reports a tragedy in Kentucky where Dr A P Pownall died during his baptism after a church service. He disappeared beneath the surface and was found drowning. efforts to revive him failed while his wife Mrs J Pownall and others mourn. The piece also notes local farming debates and a 1870 bank circulation act, but the focal event is the baptismal drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Pownall
J. Wilson
Pownall
Christain
Sun
Lough
Ness
Hough
Ki Ng
Earthquake Shocks Hit New Mexico and Southwest
General items report an earthquake felt across New Mexico and southwestern Colorado on Sunday. Meeker colony at Greely thrives. irrigation ditches ready and 40 miles of fence planned to protect next season's crops. Salt Lake City silver mines attract workers amid claims of 10,000 Gentiles in the city and nearby mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Colorado
Meeker
Greely
Salt Lake City
Omaha Dispatch
Central Pacific Company
Utah Central
Union Pacific
Reece
Ccs Sescossscceesnees Sentg To 18 00 Ronghas. Deesancecenn
CAL
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Park Row
New York
Land
M. Pettengill & Co
N. Y
Freeport Journal
Marriage Announcement from Waddams House
At the bride’s mother residence in Waddams Stephenson County on December 15 by Rev D Wing Mr Rich aan M Rookry of Kansas wed Miss ALMEDA IVELY in a ceremony at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddams
Stephenson County
D. Wing
Richaan M. Rookry
Kansas
Almeda Ively
Mary E Hyde Dies in Dubuque at 21
In Dubuque on the 9th mat a 21 year old, Mary E Hyde daughter of BE H and M D Hyde, died after receiving the Lord's Supper in her sick room. She hoped to confess Christ publicly but fell ill before doing so, and the final sacrament was administered shortly before death. The solemn service will be remembered by those who joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Mary Eira
Be, H
M. D. Hyde
Christ
Jesus
Chicago Tribune
Republican Party
Northwest
Union
United States
Tribune
the Tribune
Chicago market reports show quiet breadstuff trading
The Chicago market today for breadstuffs was dull with flour, corn, oats, rye and barley mostly steady. Prices for No 2 spring wheat, corn futures, oats, rye, barley, highwines, hogs and lard remained firm or steady with sales and closing figures noted for various lots and qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tribune promises broad coverage of farm markets and crops
The article touts comprehensive reporting on farm, garden, and stable topics with worldwide crop conditions and markets for produce across the East, West, and South. It declares opposition to special interests, monopolists, and tax thieves, asserting a champion stance for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Foreign Markets and Milwaukee Prices Reported
Market notes from foreign exchanges and Milwaukee showings Dec 19 with bids and quotes across Consols Five-twenties Ten-forties and Illinois Central. Also list Milwaukee wheat and gold prices alongside railroad and utility stocks and Western Union indications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lownpon
Eries
Tllinois Central
Liverpool
Rates of Subscription for Daily and Weekly Editions
Rates listed for Daily Edition and Sunday Edition with yearly prices. Tri Weekly and Weekly options priced per year for various copy quantities. Payment by draft express money order or registered letter. Specimen copy requested, office address given. No publication of prospectus recognized unless ordered from this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B
Annual Meeting Notice for First National Bank of Freeport
The annual stockholders meeting of the First National Bank of Freeport Illinois will elect Directors and address other business. It is set for Tuesday January 10 1871 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the bank’s office. Cashier GEO F. DeForest signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Notice to Stockholders of The Second National Bank of Freeport
Notice to stockholders of The Second National Bank of Freeport announces the annual meeting for election of Directors at the bank’s Freeport banking house on the 2d Tuesday of January between 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. L. W. Guitbaut, Cashier, December 5, 1670.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second National Bank of
Freeport
L. W. Guitbau
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dota
Prophetstown
Chicago, Burlington Andy Company
B. Ford
Seneca
Ya End
Elgin
The
Rochelle
Rae
Monas
Joochelle Register
Peoria
Sangamon
Democratic
Els
Pen
Ite Ky
Vincinnahi Gazette
Geben
Central Pacific Railroad
Berlin
Upper Mississippi
St.Paul
St. Louis
Pennsylvania
Florida
Marshall Sharpe
Washington
South
Georgia
Massachusetts
Macon
England
Nashville (Tenn
Philadelphia
Chicago Post
Homsteads
Commissioner of Public Lands
Minnesota
Michigan
Iowa
State of Illinois
Rochefort
Stout
Geo Brennan
Schneder Radhel Vanalst
Claunes
Whitmore
Welch
Mary Wagoner
Jerusha
Smith
Atkins
Freeport Markets
the Evening Journal
Chicago Market
EFIN
LloLsDay Goons
Neff & Babcock’s
Stephenson ST
Iszi
Minois
West
Bawle Tha
Miwaukee
Milwaukee
Contech Consolidated
New York Central Scrip
Jeeavoen Vansseevepapnoese
Cleveland and
Pitlsburg
Rock Island
Western
St. Paul
Orf Western Unio
Rustee
Hermann — Hanke
Henrietta L. Hanke
Recorder of Deeds
Stephenson
Stephenson Street
Hermann Hanke
Ermann Hanke
Thomas Coltman
A. D
Edward P. Barton
Tribune Company
Chicago, Ill
First National Bank of Freeport
Strever & Braygcton
Bartolay
Little Folks
Beat Methodist
Othd Methodisi
NEW York Methodist
North Missouri
Siale
R. R. Company
Missouri
Ernhoene
Edward Wilder
Hannibal, Mo
Moore
Rural -New-Yorker
Great Illustrated Rural and Family Weekly
the Rural
Agriculture, Horticulture, &Co
Canada, &c
Moore’s Rural
D.D. T. Moore
Sen Free
Adams & CO
Boston
Masonic Pub. Co
Broome St
Appleton
Journal
America
D. Appleton & Co., Publishers
EN. Robt
E. Lee
Robi E. Lee
John Esten Cooke
Stonewall Jackson
D. Appleton & Co
Lippincott Bakewell
Pittsburg
Perkins & House
Clark
W. Wells
Montgomery & Co
Cleveland
Barclay At
Aiken
Saratoga
J. C. Derby
Augusta
R.H. Walker
Linington
Halsted Street
ADAY
Sure
Latt & CO
Pittsburgh
Gheorge Upham
Providence, BR. L
A. J
ENS
Columbus, Neb
Rushton
Second National Bank of Freeport
Wis & Coffin
Jacob Swartz
Orangeville
Rock Grove
Swartz & Stocking
Iliuole
Howard House
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Sethe
Gougha
Olds
Cutler Bron. & Co
Brigham, Young
T. W. Evans & CO
South Std
South America
Joseph T.inman
Bible House
New York City
the Republic
Branog
H. C. Burchard
D. Atkins
G. J. Bliss
Bidwell
F. W. Hanoe
Farmers Fire Insurance
Wilcoxon Opera Building
Maynard
Cashimere Drap de Paris
Epengline
Baretheas
Merinos & Empress Clothes
New Court House
Hamilton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!