Stephenson County political filings and military letters
A messy OCR shows multiple candidates declaring for Sheriff County Superintendent of Schools and County Treasurer in Stephenson County, with several names including CHAS U PRISHIE F FISHER D UW BUNDERLANS ADAM BOLUNDIK and JASPER MALLORY. Also includes 1800s letters about Grant and Sherman and political tensions at Washington and military command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Wie
Republian
Chas.u
Prishie
A Qnade For General Black A Veteran Seeks Pension Support
A reporter learns the sideline tale of G. W. Davis a Tossville resident and Civil War veteran. Davis served in the One Hundred Twenty-fifth Illinois Infantry enlisting in 1862 and later lost both eyes to rheumatic disease. He has battled for six years to obtain a pension, alleging government red tape and neglect while his condition leaves him blind and destitute in Payville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Black
Sid Cuse
O G. W. Davis
Tossville
Davis
Twenty-fifth Mlinois H Infantry
Fellows
Davin
Pension Department
Payville
Shannon Sketches and July Preparations in Shannon
Shannon June 7 1886 The Street Commissioner builds a sidewalk in front of Cook's bank and the town hall while Fourth of July preparations continue with rides candy stalls and swings. Extra police are appointed as crowds are expected. Joe Thomett has a rough year with accidents but remains popular. A city meeting raised twenty five dollars for the celebration and rumors of saloon property sales and license concerns circulate. A Republican county superintendent candidate considers running as an independent to appeal to Democratic voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrom
Shannon
Cook's Bank
T He Piaurk
Joe Thomett
Orly
Joe
Ithagls
Convention Aftermath Sparks GOP Split Over Liquor Stands
The convention left Republicans divided over a W. C. G. 1. U. lunch counter and coffee stand to be operated in the Tashell building by the hotel on the Fourth. Officials reported postal clerks doing a thorough cleaning earlier in the week as part of upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. CG. 1
Tashell
Eleh
Slorka
Justice Scully
Ublongo
Carpenters’ Union
California
Grape Creek
Ilinois
Kentucky
Grant
Louisiana
Isa
Jamon A. Uavor
Pennsylvania
United States
Garfield
Chicago
Chappele
Ht. Mary’s
Ontario
GONDENSED NEWS CHICAGO DIRECTORY 1886
A garbled digest reports Chicago population around 750000 and Yale College income and expenses. It notes prison profits in Sing Sing and political shifts in Britain, with incidents from Appleton Wisconsin to London and Ottawa. Several court, weather, and transport items appear amid chaotic miscellany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Yale College
Sing Bing
New York
Tiverpool
Briggs, Wharton & Meveridge
Appleton
Wis
MarketsUpdate Wheat and Corn Futures Amid Mixed Trading
The market report shows Wheat No. 2 red and white options with mixed opens and closes through July August and September, while Corn futures move between bids and sales across July August and September. Prices for oats barley and rye appear varied with cash and futures activity. live poultry and creamery products show price notes and regional references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaco
Board of Trade
Toye
Sephentatr
TU Ben Keewie
Ued Ags Math
Elie Creanory
Aluck
Mackblor Atv
Leegt Cong
New York
Are You Going to Topaka for a July Rail Fare Deal
The notice invites educators and friends to a July 13 event at Topaka Kanans with a limited round trip fare offered by Winds Central Railroad Company. Tickets go on sale July 8 to 12 and are valid for return until July 20. extensions possible for those visiting points beyond Ops tha A, T. & S. M. Railways. Also includes miscellaneous local ads for medicines, groceries, and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topaka
Kanans
Winds Central Railroad Company
Arkets
VTL Muneny
Iunertatt
Temperance hall entertainment and sales day
Advertises music and ice cream at Temperance hall next Monday evening with 10 cent admission and 16 cent cream and cake. Also promotes a dream sale at 2 pm, a flower sale starting Tuesday, and various grocery and tea offers from Burrell Bros and I D Post & Co including coffee, flour, table luxuries, and canned fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ud Post & Co
Kita
Paila
Burrell Bros
Temperance Hall
Notice to Order Holders on Interest Ceasing July First
All persons holding interest bearing orders of the Board of Highway Commissioners are notified that interest will cease on July 1. They will be cashed at Loebel and Moork's, Jon Torn, Treasurer Board of Highway Commissioners. Jone23d&win Imported Albert Biscuits, Wephyr's and Royal Snowflake Crackers, at II D Lost & Co's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Highway Commissioners
Loebel & Moork’s
Jon Torn
Board of Highway Commiissioners
Jone23d&win
Albert
Wephyr's
Royal Snowflake
Lost & Co
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Freeport
Picaday Tha Deh
Winnebago
van A.B
Mocrea
RK. G
Bailey WM
Epwarp
T Barton
Stephanson County
Stephenson Gownty
Republican County ‘Ponventor Nd. Ghin
Ofice
oMoe
Stephenson County
John BR. Harding
Ane Holmes
Wil. Barnds
Sherif
McKibben
BE. Timm
Stephenas County
Sonyantion
John Ky Wans
Republican County Convention
C. Bokhok
Ursnale Fe
Ofice of Superintendent of
Republican County
Charles W. Frank
F. PL Fisher
Myaull
Bunderlans
Liecount
AF Marouést
Telanitr
Tiniwo
Tresser
Jasper Mallory
Sheepby
Ian
Trodanrer
William Young
Republicus County
Brady
A. Gadwell
Sherman
Andrew Johnson
North American Review
Johnson
Washington
Dan
Whealington
Cgrint
Scott
Taylor
Spot
Shiloh
Monsengers
Vicksburg
Chattanooga
Nashville
Bhieuman
Ohnamal
Ibtl
Generid
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Omaha
Neb
Angur
South
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Meridian
Congress
la Wart
Singe
Syen
Swaain
Republican Party
Iid
Sinertan
London
George O. Pratt
Whibag
Washington City
Martimore
Varrimnonn
Gibbons
Young Catholic Irlands
Marine Band of Washington
Mulberry
Franklin
Charles
Roaldinos
Baltimore
Rasponse
Tvo
Young Catholic Friends Society
Acclausm
Ale Daira
Moody
Youtnu
Ohio
B.C. Raynolda
Monticinto
Mra
John Harper
Mra Harper Wa
Lady Churchill
Canvans
Lady Randolph Churchill
Loslden
Paddington
Rimrose Juagus
Detroit
Dernair
Bigge
Michigan
Milwaukee
Micwatmer
Cash
Augaut
Tigo
Toledo
Totzna
Dell
T.c. Corealah
Oats
Mar Ehiat
Earl Thesday
Jung
Mun
M. I. BoRoNi
WM Walton
Om Burenunn Bros
Post & Co
Formosa
Burned. Bros
Otler
Illnois
ID Post & Co
Burner Bros
Santos
Java
Barret Bros
Quest
H D Post & Co
Burrell Ines
Gall
Ganowr & Co
van Burenst
Grolit, Thayer
Bourbon, Ind
Wyself
Shiloa
Shilloh
Simlouw
Tae Men
Burren
Chamberlain
Uia
Rameri & Burrell
ELD Post & Co's
St Vents
M. E. Boxmen
Champerlain
Bros
Misa M. BE. Boronin
Burren Shoros
M. Bi. Borpnun
Trams
Jayuin
Burrrell Bros
I D Post & Co
Japan
Formoan Ovlong
Young Hyson
OY Post & Co
ETO
D. Kuehner
Bry
Galena St
Stephenson, Joneson&wty Steam Dye House
Ferguson's
al Chivaga Street
Ger Mlit Bank
Vrepport
the WomManhahtt
J. Boyer
Coryan
Illinois
Mena
Renney Buggy Company
Henney Buggy Co
Eprehport
Messrs Bergman & Dorman
Freeport and Vicinity
James D. Hinds
Lena and Vicinity
Atlantic
Pacific
Hermal Tay
Coeal Cincinnati IY
Henney Buggy Company
Reigards
Clothing House
Stephenson Street
Red Front
Fis
Reigard
Star Clothing Stouse
Star Clothing House
Mitchell's Corner
99 Cent
Otc
Ascher
Maxson
Moebel & Moogk’s
Freefont
Clark
A.D. Wright
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