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| 1855-01-04 |
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George Trucks, Postmaster. |
| 1855-01-25 |
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Considerable interest is felt in securing the location of the Co Fair at Jeff, & to this end, sums have been subscribed to enclose the grounds, erect sheds & provide other necessary conveniences. We understand the society proposes locating the Fair for 5 years. |
| 1855-01-25 |
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Co Poor Farm bought 80 acres from Ed Masters West of town. |
| 1855-02-01 |
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Died: Major Elida Brown, 1/23/1855, 91, at the residence of his son, Solon Brown. He came to Jeff in the spring of 1838. |
| 1855-02-01 |
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Sales of RE are quite frequently made in much advanced prices, noticed the lot 4 by 8 on the Southwest corner of Main & Milwaukee St $625; also, Northwest corner lot on same St containing house & 1 acre of ground for $1,200. |
| 1855-02-08 |
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Quincy Cole lost 2 fingers in saw mill of Mr Trucks. |
| 1855-02-08 |
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The engineer of the Valley RR is in town contracting ties & bridge timbers. |
| 1855-02-15 |
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Contract let for RR to be completed by October 1856. |
| 1855-02-15 |
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Contract for constructing the Central RR was formerly entered 1/10/1855, to be completed in Oct 1856. |
| 1855-02-22 |
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WD Hillyers Saw Mill, which has been undergoing thorough repairs, as well as having a new saw put in running order, is now completed & keeps firring day & night. George Trucks on the West side of the river is also doing a fine business. |
| 1855-02-22 |
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G Trucks on the West side of the river also doing well. |
| 1855-05-31 |
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John Anthony, New store, purchased RJ Currier store on Main St. |
| 1855-05-31 |
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AH Van Norstrand bought goods for firm of Van Norstrand & Fryers which will shortly be for sale in the large Brick Store recently occupied by James Barr. |
| 1855-05-31 |
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WR & JG Brown, general store at the old Jefferson Store. |
| 1855-05-31 |
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Geo H Day runs a stage between Jeff & Palmyra. |
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