20 Jul 1888
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1888
Page
1
A historic Freeport Illinois item lists Republican nominations and candidacies for local offices, with references to Benjamin Harrison Morton and other figures. It includes editorials praising leaders, excerpts on free trade and Ireland, and notices announcing candidates for Circuit Clerk, State’s Attorney, and other county roles.
The article recounts a firm that could not pay creditors, settling for fifty cents on the dollar in 1862, and the debtor later repaying in full with interest. It then describes Morton’s charitable actions during Ireland’s 1879 distress, his rail against free trade, and a contrast between protectionist policy and cheaper foreign goods. It cites a 1888 opinion by Matthew Arnold on wage and living standards in the United States versus England.
A veteran recalls a night march under cannon and shellfire between lines, heavy losses, and a bold withdrawal to rifle-pits. He and Lt Brafford survive, while others fall. The tale also notes relatives who served and the enduring call to honor duty for country and state.
The piece recalls the final service of Joseph G Washturn and highlights the infantry’s rugged resolve with Sheridan in the Shenandoah. It discusses regiments, battles, and veterans, praising their courage and detailing fates of soldiers like Captain Daniel Turner, Corporal Thomas Breor, and Private Albert Avery, while noting the enduring memory of those lost or missing in action.
Notice announces the opening of Larrison & Kirypr at Stephenson St offering a full line of books stationery Bibles albums school books and magazines. They will stock Chicago and Treeport dailies and take subscriptions and invite inspection and patronage.
Robert Patton of Irving Kanes highlights a family's long service in multiple wars. Grandfather fought in the Revolutionary War, father in the War of 1812, and four brothers plus his wife served in the rebellion, totaling nineteen years and three months of service with no active records. William Sweger of Elliottsburg Pa fathered seven sons. six served in the late war and later in the regular army, amassing thirty two years eight months of service and many battles. All returned without serious wounds except one slight wound. one son enlisted at 16, another at 17, a third at 19. the others were of age. Father now 74, infirm and indigent. mother invalid. All sons have their own families and cannot aid the parents. The family’s patriotism warrants national admiration. six sons served, and the seventh would have if not for being in petticoats.
A first person account recounts a Civil War executing squad in Georgia. Fourteen soldiers, charged with desertion, faced firing squad as guards, doctors, and onlookers witness a harrowing mass execution. The narrative reflects on the brutality and questions the necessity of such sacralized punishment.
An eccentric fragment blends a comic Civil War scene with weather lore and bird superstition. It recalls Comrade Thaker and cavalry jokes, then shifts to seafaring beliefs about storm prophecies from owls to gulls, magpies, swallows, and the skylark, noting how bird behavior supposedly foretells rain, wind, and calm.
The article advises Lipnstrrcenina block-work and Valenciennes edged trims as preferred for infant clothing. It cites Victoria lawn as best for white skirts due to starch retention and minimal rustle, noting rustling as a drawback to nanbrio fabrics.
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