Washburne and Lovejoy Highlight Lincoln Era Debate
In a historical sketch, Northern Illinois notes Colonel Stephenson and Congressman Washburne, friend of Grant, detailing Washburne’s rise 1853 to 1869, role as powerful House member, and later as Minister to France during the Franco Prussian War. The piece recalls his diplomacy, aid to refugees, and enduring impact on Illinois history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburne
Ilinoissg
Washington
France
Etha B. Washburne
Lovejoys
Maine
Harvard Law School
Chicago
Gatena
Charles $3
Hempstead
United States
House of Representatives
Mr. Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Committee of Commerce
Committee On Appropriations
House
Gen. Grant
Congress
Fr. Donelson
Grant
Paris
Evyer
Betheft
Ana Mach
Ile
Edwards County
Edwards
Chicago Historical Society
Hingis
Noting Comp appalls at Father Williams oidian Terk
An old medical patent claim touts a remedy for all diseases of the liver kidneys stomach and bowels. It promises vigorous liver action digestion bowel movement kidney purification and blood cleansing. Costs 20 cents with money back if unsatisfied. Sold by P. Guenther & Co. druggists at the corner of Galena avenue and Galena street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willianes Oidian
Vansine
P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Veteran editor of Rock Falls dies after long service
Captain William Parker, longtime Rock Falls editor of the Rock Falls News and postmaster appointed by President Roosevelt, died Sunday morning of kidney and heart trouble. A Civil War veteran and Republican leader, he helped shape Rock Falls and its local paper with his son-in-law Charles Mentzer, and was a prominent Freemason and G A R member. Parker was born November 6, 1835 in Kentucky and entered journalism in Ripley Ohio before building a Illinois career and public service record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
William
Prince Bismarck
Thiers
Gambetta
Germany
Washburne
Stig
London
John Bull
Bismarck
America
France
Rochambeau
Mlinots
Dixon’s Ferry
Paw Paw Grove
Hughlet
Wiliam Parker
Rock Falls
John CG. Freemont
Vita Barnett Bond
William M. Teddes
Charles GL. Mentzer
Enoch Bond Parker
Railraae Mendota
Captain Parker
Roosevelt
Nown
Law
Charles L. Mentzer
Royal Arch
Will Enderton
Parker
Y M C A Indoor Meet Tryouts Open Tonight
The Y M C A announces its indoor meet in January with the basketball team holding its first tryout tonight. An experienced group will test the newcomers to provide top practice. Freenort’s strong squad last year aims for an even better season. Regular games begin after holidays. The L N T club meets tonight with a 6 15 dinner. Thursday features a volley ball match between First Presbyterian and English Lutheran churches. Friday plans an extra basketball exhibition.
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Freenort
Hollays
First Presbyterian
County Callings from Our Own Correspondent
Davis notes an upcoming Dec 17 town entertainment with speaking and music by the Davis band and orchestra. Local residents attend events, lodge meetings, and a New Year celebration planned by the Woodmen, with various incidents and social news across Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Capera House
Mude
Reed to Train at Rockford before big bouts
Herman A. Boggs and Tybalt of Janesville visited Rockford to gauge Shine Reed ahead of his eight round duel with Kid Lucca of Chicago. Reed, training with Red Ryan, has logged twenty miles daily road work and strong Rockford support. a large crowd is expected for the Thursday event with a ten round final between Sailor Kelly of Milwaukee and Young Kid Farmer of Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Herman A. Boggs
Mr. Tybalt
Janesville
Fana
Bower City
Shine
Reed
Kid Lucca
Chicago
Red Ryan
Hockford
Sny
Fang
Sailor Kelly
Milwaukee
Young Kid Farmer
Peoria
Collision Near Beloit Injures Train Crews
A northbound passenger train collided with a freight train near Beloit Wisconsin at the gravel pit south of the city. Both engines were demolished and several crew and passengers injured though no deaths reported. Engineer Homer E. Pitt and fireman W M Flannery were seriously injured. Track delayed and ambulances were dispatched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Wis
Homer E. Pitt
W. M. Flannery
Real estate transfers listed by Stephenson County Abstract Office
Stephenson County Abstract Office reports transfers since last list. L R Jungkans to August Seitz lot in West End add Freeport. Rudolph Labudda to E K Prall 76 ft lot Winneshiek add Freeport. E G Prall to F Hildreth 37 3 ft lot Winneshiek add Freeport. KH Clingman to Samuel W Frank 18 100 acres Buckeyes. Abstracts of title furnished on short notice. money to loan. VayLok & ProK Conveyancers.
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Stephenson County Abstract
L. RK. Jungkans
August Seitz
West End
Freeports
Rudolph Labudda
EK. G. Prall
Winneshiek
Freeport
G Prall
F. Hildreth
Clingman
Samuel W
Frank
Winwy
Buckeyes
VayLok & Prok
Mrs. Wilson exhibition of painted cards and needlework
Mrs. R B Wilson will display painted and illuminated cards and other brush and needlework novelties at Mrs. H J Porter 406 Oak Place. The event occurs on Thursday December 18 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 10 pm. The Daily Journal is delivered city wide for 10 cents a week.
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R. B. Wilson
H. J. Porter
Oak Place
Phaursday
Frei
the Daily Journal
Local Social Notes From Evarts And Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs John Scheffner returned home after a three week visit with relatives in South Dakota and Minnesota. John Auer busy building a house. Mr and Mrs Hernan Dickers visited Freeport Saturday. Roy Rummel of Ridott passed through last week. Rev Henry Selveffner of Preepart spent an evening with J J Molter and family. Frank Dilly traveled to Deepart Friday. Harms family spent a day at Brock Tiger Bone. Miss Welded and Miss Louetla Long visited with Mr and Mrs Georee, etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qlut Sewatson
Inwa
Martin Sewatson
Wim. Arnsmeier
Jackson Blackmore
YU. McHees
W. Spellman
Jr. Lohmeier
Petit Jury
Frank Clark
Dakota
Mr. Clark
Vinton
Iowa
Edward Degunther
Davis
Mr. Schrader
Fred Schroedermeier
Spencer Blackmores
Jonn Kloster
Mrs. Dreskey
Fred Feine, Sr
Henry Knaup
Charles Hipner
Hipner
Evening Star Lodge
A. M
Edwin Rotgler
Wagner
Freeport
Charles Helmis
Howard Helmis
Atlantica
August Helmits
Opera House
Eugene Kreider
Milwaukee
Speng
Henry Kruger
Vincennes
Ind
Joliet
Ladies
M. I. Church
Ission
Torketson
Aumbrota
Minn
A. O. Anderson
J.B. Hoy
Helms
Chundima Gift
Northumberland County
Pennsylvania
Merritt
Katie Butts
Llives
Gift Unital
Lutheran Church
Id. Cartiuphedl
Bivirts
Prom
Evarts
Qee
Mys
John Scheffner
South Dakota
Minnesota
John Auer
Settehetne House
Mer
Hernan Dickers
Roy Rummel
Ridott
Henry Selveffner
Preepart
J.J. Molter
Hedtaithr
Frank Dilly Dover
Harms
Wino
Sehbedl
Toys for Soldiers' Orphans in Bloodington State
The state committee on the Soldiers' Orphans home conducted its annual inspection in Bloodington on Wednesday and left 100 for Christmas toys from the Santa Claus fund.
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Bloodingeton
Dee
State Committee
Grand
Repubee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northern Illinois
E L. Burchard
Port Woman's Club
Colonel Stephenson
Elitn B. Washburne
Owen Love
Lincoln
William Parker
Presi
Dent Roosevelt
Dixon
John W. Clute
Tixan
Hying Citheon
Alice OC. Tovey
Tifth Street
James Wonahne
New Britain
Conn
Ome
Poley
H. J. Moog
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Y. M. C. A. Affairs
M. W. Kurtz
Milwanukee
Dr. Snyder
William Jennings Bryan
Woodmen
Mystic Workers
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wim. F. Jungkunz
Emmert
Durg
Oaks Snan
Wm Walton
H. A. Rotzler
Kuehner Bros
Choice Umbrellas
Eonenga
Galena St
Petite Peat
Pat Buck
Clothier
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