Republican Convention Called At Marion For Multiple County Posts
The letter from Clayton County strongholds urges Linn County Republicans to send delegates to a Marion court-house convention on the 4th at 9 o'clock A M to nominate two Representatives and county officers including Treasurer Sheriff Auditor Surveyor and Superintendent of Common Schools and Coroner. Delegates are allocated by township with a per-50-votes over 25 rule for Grant support. The piece defends Republican principles and critiques rival coverage while noting eclipse commentary and political contention over race and office appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Court House
Marion
Sophia
Vreesurer
Sherif
Ben. Grant
Bellam
Bowlder
Brows
Evowie
Clinton
Callas
Fairlus
Frontlin
Payette
Jackson
Linn
Morn
Maine
Monroe
Otter Creek
Putnam
Tenpids
Spring Grove
Washington
Republican Party
Central Committee
Parligular
Thanjit
Traes
Rebuke and anonymous letters in Iowa political row
The Davenport Gazette article titled Skolbery Rebuked attacks Russell and independent journals over Col Smyth letter urging the President to appoint a colored citizen. It questions an anonymous Washington correspondent’s claim that Smyth aided the effort and demands the writer’s identity and the intended appointee before accepting the Gazette’s explanation as credible. The piece condemns the alleged scheme and mocks the political maneuvering surrounding the appointment request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Gazette
Conrae
Congress
Col. Smyth
Bastoid
Town
Davenport Gazette
Ynd
Congressman Smyth
Usitella
United States
Burg
Smyth
Rathbun
Marion Register
Davenport
The
Washington City
Carta
Irites
Gaxetite
Washington
Ruf Mayor of Mt Vernon Mentioned in Contest
The letter argues for selecting a single Mt Vernon official to fill the race, naming James W. Ruf as a potential mayoral candidate. It suggests this would shift responsibility away from President Grant and balance the race ahead of the 1870 Congressional election, praising a local colored citizen of Mt Vernon as a capable figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Ruf
Mt. Vernon
Grant
Eclipse Event Prompts Seminary Term Start and Reflections
The piece notes Parsons Seminary begins a new term on September 1 and outlines its aim to mold minds and hearts for community good. It emphasizes nonsectarian Christian influence, broad English education, and study of sciences as core disciplines, with plans for upcoming activities and observances of an astronomical display.
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Earth
Local notes from Rock River region school and town updates
The article surveys regional developments along the Rock River including school and town improvements. It mentions a circulation method for students from distant and poorer backgrounds, rail activity between Sterling and the junction, a six mile rail span to the Northwestern, Morrison artesian wells reaching 1000 feet with no water, and Dixon’s new schoolhouses and a Lutheran church. It highlights Sir details on local industry, agriculture, and transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stenrive
Aig
Wovrkmen
Rockford and
St .Louis
Sterling
Sid
Pssenger
Om County
Waiteside
Jait
Peasington
New Jersey
Morrison
Havana
Dixon
Northwestern
Illinois Central
Standing Committees Named At Young People's Meeting
The last regular monthly meeting of the Young People's Christian association appointed standing committees for membership devotional meetings missions work and visitation. Other items note a fire at Homestead in Amana Society loss of hay and a horse and a prison sentence for obstructing a railroad track. A lightning spree in the state records rising deaths and prostrations. The State Convention of the Christian Church is set for August 18 in Des Moines with prominent divines expected. Mrs Wilson of Council Bluffs started a coal oil fire causing fatal injuries.
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Ben's Christian
AL V. EaStman
F.C. Gask
D. C. Cook
Samuel Neidig
W. Lowen
Finaine
Lawrence McCormick
Dubeque
The
Christian Church
Dorf Moines
He Ingsand
Ordinance to grade Linn Street in Marion County
An ordinance reports two thirds in value property owners petitioning City Council to change Linn Street grade. It details the planned grade elevations from Linn to Monroe, with references to sections, blocks, and adjudicated adjustments, and notes sale of the property to satisfy assessments. auction set for August in Marion County with a designated official conducting the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn Stree
Linn Alyeets Hive
Cae City
The
Nay
rGedar- Rapida
Linn
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Tine
McClelland
Tuenspay
Ron Guvernor Gol
Samuel Merrill
Clayton County
Catt
Madison J. Walden
Appanooge County
Republians County
Batabun
Mooglelland
Hayzlety
Skolbery
Parsons Seminary
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Pis
Cante
Rebel Inka
Nance of
Ti Rock River
Chas
Homestead
Pelongjogio
Amana Society
Council Blugts
Yasned
A. D
Attoske
Gov. Haman
City Record
Thomas
TALER
John Gar
Cedar Raphe
Cedar
Paris
Benvecs
G. F. Benoit
Loafer
Confeng
Dewott
Ike
Lauller
Cedar Rapids Loway
Ayers
Sarsapati Illa
Dhamos
Owentlan
Footie
Edlund
Ustrameong
Ted
Ayer &Go
Lowell, Wass
Piagtical
Analytical Chemiets
Brewton
Ian Gommy
Hon County
Jann Ginnu
David Denlinges
K.P. Gilbert
Sutlety Suidexeon- Hos
Isha
Sines
Linu
Blidon
Pally
Soura East
Dailiu
Cedar Napidey
Bowie
SDWIN
Babcock
Best Farms
Benton
McQuin
Grond
Pia
Cular
Roe Hale Garden
Sores
Gardear
Untler
Lence
Farad
Wilk
Attorney AD Law
Ova
J. Simons & CO
Syrentan
Groan Barros
Towa
Thily
Yowa Avenue
D. D. Chazidler
Vucesso TO
A. G. Plumb
Wicoutime
John
Boyce
Alzo
Ofsath Alzes
Zeta'sy
Ordon
Washington Street
Gedsararids
Pioneer Hardware
JONES
EATON
B.S. Camp
Eelomn
Linseed
Glalltien
Brirou
Bebsiey
Winward Dust Steel, &c
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Mails
Clade
Pitty Looks
Terseha Hibguay
Fontes
Jolly Pampa
Algenhure
Pele
Atock
Amatogie
Engles Corhineny
Bea
Follock
Poits Shults
Howe
Antes
Ypolgied
Mt Chiao Pricee
Thalan Packing, Sc
Camap
Beni Jones & Eaton
Muopet
Jos. Calder
TD Slall
M. Brobst
Crockery
BOOTS
Sorner
Commercial
Linn 8Tx
Mawony
Xvaarturcat
Noophe & Cilder
Washington St
Ald Tius
Star Wagon
Singer & Bro
Upton
Seanupacturery OP
Nau Adare
Ack Raed
Aleve Be
Ack
Otto & CO
Magi
Goode
vTouye
Cedar Rapide, Iowa
Bacay Eee
Town Avenue
Daniel“Margh, D. D
Dixboy
Ieee
Tomy Witane
Theist National Bank
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
United State
Academy
Mada Jas
Ely’s Blo
Pianos
Gladta
Thor
Nothea
Philadelphia
Noone
Novaition
Thy
Furnihing
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Chandler
D. D. Chandler
Avenue
Caarentens
Iowas
Arnold &Levi
Houga
Cedar’ Rapids
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