Fort Avron Falls to German Besiegers in France
German forces have occupied Fort Avron and breached the outer French defenses near Belfort. Fort De Rosny and nearby forts are considered indefensible, with shells already reaching areas around Paris. Berlin reports French relief attempts and impending assaults on Belleville and St. Antoine. The Loire army receives 150,000 reinforcements, while harsh cold causes German wounded deaths aboard a Belfort casualty train. A British collier was sunk by Germans at Bowen in the Seine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eevening Post
New York
Fort de Rosny
London
Belfort
Chatenos
Christmas Day in 1869 an anniversary of Christ born
The writer critiques a world torn by Christian conflict across Europe and North America. German and French Christians kill and injure each other and destroy property while Russian and Latin Christians threaten and retaliate. An American Christian politician proposed violence for political gain, dismissed by peers as naughty yet forgivable. The scene reads like a grim play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Europe
Black Sea
Massachusetts
Fire quashed by two ladies at Hathaway home
A fire broke out in the Hathaway residence at Eleventh and Iowa streets around 5 pm. Clothes in a bedroom were destroyed, but the combined effort of two women and other occupants stopped the blaze. the stove sparks ignited the carpet, causing limited damage.
Frugal music box pledge ends in a cheap toy farce
An advert promises a metal music box for two dollars sent by express, but a buyer learns the item is a tiny mouth harmonica worth twenty five cents. The incident warns readers that such fake luxury gifts are common as winter approaches. Also reported is the death of Thomas Kelley of Lynnville township who fell through ice into a water well while guiding cattle. He dies of exhaustion and exposure, leaving a wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Express
Thomas Kelley
Lynnville Township
Ogle Co
Betani
Lai
Chapped Hands Remedy From Common Starch
A simple home treatment for chapped hands using ground starch kept in a tin box. After washing, rinse with clear water, pat dry, then rub damp hands with a pinch of starch for a miraculous effect.
Cherry Pectoral by Rushton Co Boston ad copy
Rushton Co of New York promotes Cherry Pectoral for coughs colds sore throat asthma and throat complaints with pleasant taste and immediate relief. The ad touts popularity among home trade and nationwide availability and urges patrons to buy. Also advertises Rushton’s Cod Liver Oil as best in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushton & Co
New York
Pons
Rushton
Latest Winter Fashions From Paris Parodied in Local Notes
Improbable Paris fashion advice is parodied in a local item listing fanciful winter trends. Bonnets worn high with sailcloth references, lemon doe-skin veils, skirts abolished, shoes worn only part time, a parasol to shade the chignon, saddle leather muds, loafer fur, terra cotta teeth, bottle glass eyes, green twisted eyebrows, and quirky millinery ornaments praised as cold-weather protectors for the ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sharpers Entrap Farmers With Fake Agency Papers
A historical warning describes con artists travelling the country to recruit farmers as agency agents. They persuade signing a paper labeled as an acceptance of the agency, which often turns out to be a promissory note sold in town. The farmer then bears the debt while the con artists flee. The moral urges reading and understanding any document before signing.
Silk Fire Mystery Sparks Across Packages
An exchange notes black silk can ignite spontaneously though the chemical cause is unclear. Sparks have appeared around a package of black silk with a woolen wrap, prompting surprise at a hidden chemical mystery.
New Years Calls Ward in City With Many Parties
A New Year’s round of calling reported in the city lists numerous groups visiting homes and distributing cards. Numerous individuals including Ward, Turner, Trumbor, Newton, Shaffer, Clayton, Breed, Sunderland, Clark, Moffatt, Becker, Sting, Taylor, Prentice, Cowles, Burrell, Kingsley, Stevens and Farwell are named among those hosted and described as enjoying the evening. Several parties are noted and the gayest crowd is mentioned as red by Little, De Walt and Kingsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Scofield
W. EY
Mills
W. L. Hunt
Aspinwall
Edward Turner
William Trumbor
G. A. Newton
O. Lf. Shaffer
Clayton
D. B. Breed
B. H. Sunderland
Chas
Clark
Edwin Moffat
Joh. Becker
Jake
N. B
Red
Little
George de Walt
Fred Kingsley
Notable Visitors and Local Happenings in Freeport
Fort Scott resident Charles A. Clark and St Louis visitor E R Moffatt Jr are in town for the holidays. H C Buroward returns to Washington. Lena residents H G Fowler and A I Font discuss the Post Office issue. Utah Secretary Gro A Buack toiled among the Mormons. Batavia Ohio’s Col T D Firou visits. Freeport praised as handsome. Whiteside Sentinel editor Charuns Bent called last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Clark
Fort Scott
Kansas
E. R. Moffatt, Jr
St. Louis
H. C. Buroward
Washington
H. G. Fowler
A. I. Font
Lena
Gro. A. Buack
Territory of
Utah
T. D. Firou
Batavia
Ohio
Freeport
Cnaruns Bent
Whiteside Sentinel
Kemper Bro's European Dining Hall Opens Strong
Kemper Bro's European Dining Hall at the stand, replacing J Mayer & son and Geo S Dickey, rapidly gains popularity with handsome rooms and attentive staff. Regular boarders receive twenty one tickets for seven dollars, allowing twenty one meals served any time. Menu includes beefsteak ham and eggs buckwheat cakes oysters game or any wish. Farmers can expect a solid square meal for a day’s subsistence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemper Bro’s
J. Mayer & Son’s
Geo. S. Dickey
Kemper Bro's
Glass Manufacture Prospect in Illinois Geology Excerpt
The State geological survey describes the St Peter sand stone as a pure silica white sandstone ideal for glass but errs on northern outcrops. It notes Oregon, Rock River near Grand Detour, Steward Rock, and La Salle county as key sites with coal and transport links. The author corrects misstatements about Leaf River near Freeport and asserts Illinois can supply glass for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
State Geological Survey
ST. Peterr
Rock River
Grand de Tour
Oregon
Steward Rock
Illinois River
Oregon City
Missouri
Pittsburg
la Salle County
Iinvis
Mississippi Valley
Leaf River Valley
Freeport
la Salle
Sermon to Young People by Rev William A Smitit
A sermon delivered by the Rev William Argustus Smitit pastor of the First M Church in this city on Sunday December 18 addressed to young readers. It is praised as an able sermon and urged for reading by every young lady and gentleman in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Argustus Smitit
M. 2
Lyceum Proceedings and Debates Adjou rned Meeting 1871
The Lyceum met to discuss readings declamations and a debate on suffrage literacy. Members proposed included Dwight B Breed D W C Ambrose A Wurts with speakers like Hanley Sallade Warner and McCool. Adjournment set for January 7 1871.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Dwight B. Breed
D. W.C. Ambrose
Wurts
D. P. McCool
John G. Oyler
D. W. C. Ambrose
Hanley
Sallade
Warner
C. Warner
Stout
N. W. Hermans
Messrs
Oyler
Sweet
McCool
Ambrose
McLenehen
Winslow
C. Kryder
F. Sallade
J. R. Hanley
Honest gander seeks mate in gray 1008e tale
A fragment from a verse recalls a gray 1008e and a future honest gander ready to claim a mate. The poem hints at fate and pairing in a quiet, natural scene, suggesting themes of romance and belonging within a rural setting.
Christmas Eve Union Sunday School Joyfully Celebrated
Christmas Eve events included a Union Sunday School tree with gifts, music, and speeches despite cold weather. A revival at M E Church led by Rev B H Cartwright ended recently. The Good Temp lars marked their fourth anniversary with temperance talks, declamations, a Glee Club performance, and a large, festive cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Sunday School
M. BE
B. H. Cartwright
Good Templars
J.M. Linn
Constance Union
Glee Club
G. W. Barber
Miss Tobiss
Jennie Hockman
Teachers Institute in Orangeville January 14, 1871
An education institute will be held in Orangeville Ti on Saturday January 14 1871. Subjects include Phonics and Reading Geography Grammar Physiology and Composition. Lectures in the evening by an eminent speaker. Professor Leland to oversee music. Attendees welcomed with local hospitality and county papers asked to copy. An increased sale of this year’s canned heart by C Brest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers Institute
Orangeville
Parr
Krapp
W. Bolander
S. Ry Worfolk
W. Pollock
O. A. Cadwell
Leland
Friends of Education
Gratitude Note from 2nd Presbyterian Members
The undersigned gratefully acknowledges many valuable gifts from members of the 2nd Presbyterian Church during holiday congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2Nd Presbyterian Church
Fatal Hunting Accident Claims Settler Alexander McCauley
Alexander McCauley a respected county settler living north of Rock Grove died after a hunting sleigh overturned and a gun discharged. He was wounded in the leg and abdomen, died about thirty minutes later. Buried Saturday at the Frankeberger meeting house. he leaves a widow and many children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McCauley
Rock Grove
McCauley
Frankeberger
Odd Fellowship Lodge to Install Officers at Orangeville
The officers of J. R. Scroggs Lodge No. 372 I O O I will be publicly installed in the church at Orangeville on Saturday evening January 7 by Gen J C Smith of Galena. After the installation Gen Smith will lecture on Oddfellowship. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Scroggs
Lodge
Orangeville
J. C. Smith
Galena
Gen. Smith
Oddfellowship
Best & Morgan Announce Large Sale to Expand Premises
Due to a surge in trade, Best & Morgan will begin a substantial sale on Monday January 9 as they prepare to enlarge their premises. The event aims to reduce stock ahead of expansion and attract customers with promotional offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best & Morgan
Fox and Blum Female Minstrels at Burtis Opera House Davenport
The Fox and Blum Female Minstrels bring two performances to Burtis Opera House on December 29 and 30. Davenport audiences already praised their elegant entertainment and artistic excellence, calling it a brilliant success and above the standard of modern minstrels. Admission 50 cents, reserved seats 75 cents, with tickets at C. G. Sanborn's Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox & Blum
Davenport
Fox and Blum
Burtis
Opera House
Quincy Herald
Bays
Kelogg
C. G. Sanborn
Try the Cable cigar sold by Best today
A jumble of clippings notes various topics. Alexander Stewart topped many states in income tax last year. W B Astor paid more than Vermont. Burlingame Kansas plans a new woolen factory funded by bonds. Thompson avoids conundrums, a husband jokes about his head. Small debts should be paid promptly. a Chicago court ordered Sterling to raise tax funds to satisfy a $5,000 judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander T. Stewart
Arizona
Colorado
Dakota
Florida
Washington
New Mexico
Utah
Idaho
Montana
W. 8B. Astor
Vermont
Burlingame
Kansas
John van Nortwick
U.S. District Court
Chicago
Sterling
Award Sanitary Aid Association Prospectus
Relief and cure of the merring and unfortunate offered on Christian philanthropic principles. Essays on youth errors and age follies in relation to marriage and social evils with sanitary aid for the afflicted sent free in sealed envelopes. Howard Association Box P Philadelphia Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Aid Association
Howard Association
Box P
Philadelphia
Band of Music That Never Plays In Parade Lineup
A satirical listing of groups and characters in a silent parade order. From The Grand Marshall to masked fools, jugglers, and a final head at the end, the roster features queer, diverse participants and absurd roles such as organ grinders, Freeport nightwatch, and various exotic “vagrabonda” figures, concluding with the last entry and the crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Sam
Turnverein
H. Achoir
Eke
G. Abbard
Helvyise
Sande Pag Q. Gorner Montara
Zoological Museum
Ana Ender
Knell V
Alls W
Ao X
Thal
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Mont Avron
Bourbaki
Sedan
Carlsruhe
Belleville
Vilette
St. Antoine
St. An’s
the Loire
Besancon
Havre
Bowen
Seine
Ehalle
Focal Affairs
Cherry
McFatrich H. Teusel
J. Delp
U. Bride
B. Brant
Kastenhader
M. Clark
J. Kauffman S. Scoville
Parsons
Colby G. Milton
Freeport Lyceum
Cedarville
Middleport
N. Y
Exchange
C. Brest
G. Enwiorr
Odd Fellowship
Wilcoxon Opera House
Best
Gee Thompson
Ihe
Turner
Freeport Turnverein
Tony
Band OF Music
Erolzschuh
Galena Street
Haalikal
Eto
Apt
Cox MB
Tole Ta
Atl
Era Botat. Rg In
Ola BA
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