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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1886

Page

3

Multiple Candidate Announcements for Stephenson County Clerk and Sheriff

A flood of political notices proclaims candidacies for Stephenson County offices including Sheriff County Superintendent of Schools and County Treasurer. Announcers name varied supporters and submit to the Republican County Convention decision ahead of November elections.

Diigo Stephenaan Republican Suephensen County Comag Tomner Stephenson County Republican County Thernby Minnauneer Ofice W. H. Bands Sherit Conyumtion MF. Uem Stephan San Ag Republican Gautity Jotivallel Joun Rhayer Inyaest Waa Sherifff Stephenson Sitjeet Republican County Convention Bok Thor Schoals Schouls Ariba Nan Dagaty Sulaee Co Adam Bolendrek Dtock Chroye Ete Ty Reyes Jasper Mallony Trenaurer Btophenson County Wellam Young Stepney County

Nonsense and heat linger in our dry town report

Our readers endure the heat and dullness as the week drags. The Davis Lodge of Good Templars staged a benefit at the school-house with three plays, including The Mischievous Nigger, Mr. Von Smash, and Wide Enough for Two. Frank as the ditchman and Elsie Felts’s recitation drew praise while the evening overall pleased attendees.

Eugene Reston Brooklyn N. Y Preston John Chambers Dakota M.r. Bokhof Bell William John Stewart Iowa City Jonathan Hutchison Willie Davis Lodge of Good Templars von Smash Frank Elsie Felts

The Mischievous Black Person A Political Comedy

A hand bill ridicules the Democratic administration as weak and hypocritical. It criticizes President Cleveland for narrow views on state policy, oil spending, and cabinet actions. The piece supports veterans’ pensions and condemns perceived brutality while urging voters to respond at the polls.

Cleveland Congress Ywart Departments Mr. Garland George

President ve Union Soldiers clash over pensions and vetoes

The article condemns the President for hostility to Union veterans. It cites repeated refusals and vetoes affecting Memorial Day observances, Grand Army posts funding, veteran relief, badges, grave markers, and symbols. It notes Buffalo mayoral vetoes and Albany actions, highlighting perceived neglect of veterans’ claims and honors.

Vast mix of news items from Washington to Chicago

A scattered report chronicles pensions, church appointments, railroad funding, and regional incidents. It notes Rev. Burrell taking a Chicago pulpit, a Pennsylvania rail project with steel walls, Indian relics near Wabash, stamp theft arrests in Minneapolis, a Harmony church dispute, a timber raft launch thwarted near Two River, and election results across districts. Also included are probate for David Davis, a large fire near East St. Louis, and various international notes from San Francisco to Berlin.

Thomas Jefferson Washington Tn DS. Burrell Dubuque Eeighth Presbyterian Church Chicago Pennsylvania Company St Louis, Kanes City Colorado Wabash Indiana Oliver Cross Frances Alocutn Jackson Chicago m Pastollice Minneapolia Harmony Rivera N. 4 New York

Obituary of Royvers Old Settler in Jo Daviess County

Royvers an old settler of Jo Daviess county died at his home in Irish Hollow Taab Sunday night aged 88 years tv months and 2 days. Born in Monae ghini Ireland September 10 17H7 he came to Jo Daviess in year WT. Two sons served in the army during the war of the rebellion. One son William Rogers resident of Port Call ing Colorado deceased owner of 843 acres of land in Elizabeth land which he had obtained from the government and on which he resided. Oldest settler of Trish Hollow he died Bright's disease at Elginues day. He was active in Methodist circles and once presiding elder of the Rockford district. He entered the Troy N Y conference in 187 e and the Rock River conference inhaie devil WHT.

Win. Raors Jo Taeviess Irish Hollow Taab Royvers Monaeghini Ireland Jo Daviess County Colorado Elizabeth Trish Hollow Gray Iliad Troy N. Y Rock River Rockford

Weather drift unsettled with prolonged rains across the region

A broad area of rainy, unsettled weather covers Northern Colorado and neighboring states. Telegraph wires are down in places, with storms lingering as forecast by Chicago meteorologists. Nebraska and Iowa report continued light to moderate rain and cooler temperatures, though subzero readings are less widespread than last week.

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County Fair Dates Across Illinois Counties

Illinois fair schedule lists events in multiple counties. Belvidere Winnebago County hosts a fair at the fairground from September 1st to 3rd. McLean Henry at Roadstead runs September 3rd to 17th. Rochelle Ogle County hosts Sept 14th to 17th. Cook County Chicago holds a fat stock and dairy show November 5th to 19th.

Somme Illinois Belvidere Winnebago County Roerkyard Melenry County Wroadstark Ovle Rochelle Gook County Chicago

Wanted Workers for Chicago Madison and Northern Railway

Advertises recruitment for railway construction with 100 laborers sought at $3.50 per day for ten hours. Monthly pay, transportation provided to and from site. Apply to AB Keenkey at Winds Central Office Freeport TL by August.

Chicago, Madison and Northern Railway AB. Keenkey Winds Central Freeport Au Stutt

Treated as Family Demands in Domestic Servants

A discussion attributed to Mrs. B J Gurley in Good Housekeeping argues that servants are not to be treated as family. It warns that intruding on the family table or social circles is improper and reduces a servant’s status. Respectability comes from propriety, not demanding equality.

Abe Brading Nervant Ine Indy B. J. Gurley

War Women Who Ride and Rider Posture Guidance

An article excerpt on riding posture from Harper's Bazaar emphasizes poised balance and elegant carriage. It details seat position, back alignment, leg placement, and arm hang, then notes practice with intelligent coaching to maintain form. It ends with a brief, unrelated note about Muller's chemist trial and weight gain.

Angs Harper's Bazar

Lawn Social and Chautauqua Lake Excursion Notes

A community Lawn Social is planned for Friday evening at Mrs. D. A. Knowlton’s residence on Stephenson Street under Y M C A auspices from 6 30 PM onward with cake and coffee. Also advertised are Chautauqua Lake excursions by Minos Central R B R and lines along Hlinovia Central R R with circulars available. supporters urged to keep quiet and use Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, a household staple for bowel complaints for nearly fifteen years. The notice also promotes Pride of Cameron flour, coffee blends from TD Post & Co, and various green coffees.

Ganfordo Chaler Diary Des Moines Iowa Exanatr & Burnin D. A. Knowlton Stephenson Street Y. McG Whitelock Lee Chautauqua Lake Minos Central RB. R N.Y Chanutangia Standay Hlinovia Central R. R Chautauqua Take Thia J. Murry West Pass Chamberlain West Baruive & Been

Cough Syrups and Remedies Advertised for All Ailments

An old advertisement lists multiple medical tonics and patent medicines. It promotes Shiloh’s products for coughs, consumption, dyspepsia, catarrh, sleepless nights, and bronchitis with various guarantees and prices. It also markets sugar syrups, tires, and groceries from local vendors, highlighting sales and special offers.

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