County Affidavits Announce Candidacies for Local Office
A flood of notices from men across Stephenson and neighboring counties announce intentions to seek county offices. Candidates list for County Treasurer, County Judge, and superintendent roles await Republican County Convention decisions with various locations and dates in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enwany Pe Barton
Stephenson County
Republican County Convention
Nhy
Miyself
Jorecicn
Mynell
Scephetson County
Couty
Antjec
Myrol Aca
Sheri
Bor
Tom
Sherif
Taurbriggy County
Camity Conventior
Michiel
Sulfeat
Adam Bolmn
Myaulf Man
Mtoplenson County
Noverbey
William Youncg
Hopghlienn
Brady
Brepthersong County
Amtfort
Mie
Comey
A. Cadwedd
Remarkable Disclosure on Cleveland Manning Letters
The letters reveal Democratic discontent with the Tartar resignation and critique of tariff and currency reforms. President Cleveland and Secretary Manning clash over party responsibility, with Manning arguing for limited revenue duties and reform. The exchange signals a drift toward free trade rhetoric within the Democratic ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Manning
Yrau Eyinca
Luiwe
Tix
Democratic Party
Democratic Tariff Debate and Presidential Pressure
The article critiques President Cleveland and Secretary of the Treasury for pressuring Democratic leaders like Morrison and Carlisle over tariff reforms. It argues the president favors broader free trade while condemning existing duties, challenging how the administration aligns with party platforms and influencing election dynamics. The piece labels the stance as risky and awkward for party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Macing
Morrison
Committee On Ways and Means
Init
Deglares
Carlisle
Olivelund Lucky Number and a City Raffle Tale
An Aurora event features Col Andy Welch recounting a political anecdote tied to a hospital fundraiser. A rambling tale describes a crowd around a Grand Pacific gathering, a wheel drawing, and the repeated number 1149 tied to President Cleveland. The narrative blends humor, luck, and local chatter from Chicago News, Siebteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Welch
Internal Revenue
Fox River District
Aurora
Grand Pacific
Christ
Jank Tvans
Cleveland
New York
Yorkville
Chicago News
Fragmented Vermont ballot tale and medical ad oddities
A fragmented clipping recalls a Vermont ballot gag where a democratic governor vote was found and dismissed as a mistake. It notes San Diego building activity and extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women’s health, praising renewed youth, beauty, and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Lincoln
Rane
Chere
Guuro
New York Tribune
Roger
Dr Pierce
Caireat
Freeport Amends Ordinance on Domestic Animals Prohibitions
An ordinance from Freeport City Council revises section one of a prior ruling prohibiting certain domestic animals from roaming. owners or possessor are liable for a one dollar fine per animal found running at large. The measure defines depasturing as running at large and carries enforcement by local courts. Introduced June 7 and passed June 9 in 1486, attested by W C Chang, City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lange
Freeport
Hirge
W.C. Chang
City UK
Slyla
Notable Miscellany of 19th Century Riveting Briefs
A fragmented column reports on a wide mix of events and claims. It notes political renominations in the Sixth district, a jail escape in Portland, Ohio and Pennsylvania industrial turmoil, plus upcoming railway leases and a hundredth birthday celebration. It also mentions rabies vaccination, a Kansas City crime rumor, and weather extremes with several market and local notices interspersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pruasta
Wits
Congram
W. W. Baunders
Portland
Ore
Kuawarm
Algar
Dayton
Ohio
Lehigh Valley
Syracuse
Buffalo
Springield
Hill
G. C. Lanphere
Ihinnola
Galerburg
Hunday
Sharon
Detroit
Arnold
Reading
Newolland
Pieter
Loy
Valentina Mott
New York
Jersey City
Newell Gleason
87Th Intions Volunteera
la Porte
Kansas City
Chicago
Fenner and Brown Promote Grange Building Agents
Fenner and Brown advertise as state agents for Robinson Spring Wagon and Standard selfumper hay rakes and tedders renowned for simplicity and durability. They tout the largest sack of biopies in Northern and Milwaukee binder, six patent mower trade by Binergon and Talent, Rockford, plus cultivators. They claim market presence with prices to suit the times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenner & Brown
Grange Building
Milwaukee
Binergon & Talent
Rockford
Cone
Times
Junsid&wiw
Keep Quist and Chamberlain’s Remedy in Household Use
An assortment of patent medicines and groceries touted for quick relief from diarrhea colic and cholera morbus, including Quist and Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrha Remedy, with claims of instant stomach pain relief and long regional usage. Also advertisements for teas, sugars, table luxuries, picnic supplies, and various groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baarert & Burnet
Cure for Piles and Home Remedies Promoted
An advertisement offering Dr Bosanko's Life Remedy for piles with symptoms like back weight and itching, praising its absorption of tumors and permanent cure. Also promotes various railroad excursion deals for teachers to Topeka and other travel offers, with prices and contact details for tickets and berths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosanko
Bosanko Medicine Co
Viqua, O
Hosbel & Moogkly
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Freeport Daily Journal
Journal Printing Co
Steephenon
Congress
Robert R. Ett
Ogle County
Fuga
Myse Soumty
Seel Fate Sheri
Stephenson
Ben
Staplers
Ny Canty
Teyublican County Conventtuir
Sheroby
Repubteny
Chen Reict
W. Prank
ionTee Wykelt
Aubleet
County Convento
Epublican Corinty Conventhon
Sunderland
San Diego
Cal
Rtailway Mall Service Mutual Aid Association
Des Ber Tindo
Vilus
Cook County Uilness Board
Wren
Harry J. Leasant
Hght
Frederick
Baltimora
Joseph
Wabtb
Eres
Miss Hears
John &, Joffrey Printing Company
Sks
Sibu
Mra Joffrey
Imrat National Gantt
Tack
Ningussown
Dyesday
Pennaytvatia Tack Works
CU. J. Weaver
Capt. Weaver
Groat Coat
Franklin Manus
Howron
Isuston
Mercury
Krank
Toteno
Uon
Mraaik Iturd
Iim
Timuy Rou
Mra L. Bodgu
Ma Bodgu
Telend
Bere
New Patage
Potsdam
Germany
Imuranio
Tadlays Howe
Alba i Ely Creamery
Pier
Edo
Patach
Cash
Dee
St. Louis
Lows
Dulya
Saxe Cal
Milwauker
Sinwavinn
Wie
Wu Lapua Ant Coat
Hye
Wye
Pirin
Uata— Thaher
Nu Daubse
Tyne
Honey — Dal
Noddee
Teleilo
Yorono
Uewal
Uais
Tod
Agia
Daly
Ano
Grocern
Dealard
Dallaw
Bodie
Hates
Dully Malt Whiskey Co
Baltimore
P. Aouerer Company
Rexil
Banfarvik
Fox
Dony
Thiefarianta Nike
Shiloh
Shilon
Marmucer & Bureeun
B. G. Ralpwin & Co
van Buren
Chautauqua Lake
Illinois Central R.R
N.Y
Chautauqua Sunday School Assembly
GC L.8. C
Illinois Central 2. A
Merry
Gen. West. Pass
Barren Bros
Ilinois
HD Post & 1 Co
WD Polar & Co
Japan
Formosa
Il D
Wd Post & Co Ei
Shiloh’sa
Shiloh'sa
Hance & Burrelta
Rhirel Bros
Doane, Bros. Tixtra
Berrell
Burrell Bros
Krom Daly TU
LM. Ot
Topeka
Kan
Sweet
HD Post & Co's
BurnEeye Bros
Burren, Bros
YD Post & Co
HD Post & Co
Barrell Bros
Albert
Fephyr's
Royal Snowfluke
Post & Cu
Board of High Way Commissioners
Hyebel & Moogk’s
Jorn Hornen
Vreasurer Board of Highway Commissioners
Board of Education of
Claric
M. Baknum
A. Bonawin
A. Brubarin
National Educational Associaon
Kansas
Minais Central Railroad Company
Renin
Lmnger
Otha
Lopeka
Wka
Rand
Po. Munery
Hureens, Bros
Ilinois Central Railroad
National Teachers’ Association
Chisiye
Kreeport
Des Moines
Kangis City
Popeka
P.a
Capitol
Manchester
Iowa
Colorado
Mexico
California
A. Maskiey
Gen
West, Pass
T 1 Posy & Co
H D Post & Co
Doctor Hills
Bonanko
Hoebel
Moogk
Reigards
Clothing House
Stephenson Street
Red Front
Reigard
Clothier
Star Clothing Bnse
Star Clothing House
Mitchell's Corner
D. Kuehner
Galena St
Stephenson, Junexandwry
Ferguson
Steam Dye House
Chicago Street
Eoutlenens
Kayedewak
J. Boyer
Wiief
Ilrinots
Joe
UD Post & Co
Iavid
A.D. Wright
Niettlein
Freeport, Ill
99 Cent
Tnc
Ascher
Ordurg
Heabel & Moogk’s
Apple
Prekport
Wat
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