Republican Ticket and County Convention Notice
The Republican tickets list BENJAMIN STARRISON LEVLP MORTON JOSEPH W. PIFER LYMAN B RAY ISAACON PEARSON CHARLES W PAVEY CHARLES DHOKEN GEORGE NUN ROBERT J HITT and an August 8 1888 county convention at the Opera House Freeport to nominate clerks and attorneys. Delegates and primary elections follow party rules with explicit voting guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Starrison
Levlp. Morton
Joseph W. Pifer
Lyman B. Ray
Binie
Isaaon. Pearson
Charles W. Pavey
Treasueer
Charles Dhoken
Gener
George Nun
Congress
Robert J. Hitt
Milneis Board of
Runalizathon
James 1 Nei
Tephendon County
Freeport
Gerd Chile Gates
la Heli
Phe Opera House
W.M
Altorney
Coraber
Cloet Lelantis
Legislaive
Tila Pistiter
Htaplendany Bly
Dalot
General Assembly
Uiat
Inaugural Day History and Political Notes
A discussion on why U S presidents are sworn in March 4 and a historical summary of the constitutional ratification and inauguration, noting Washington's election and the progression to the modern four year cycle. The piece also reports Republican county conventions and local candidate mentions in Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Carroll counties with names like D Berry, G W Pepaon, James Carr, and Lon Ds Barry. It closes with 1887-epoch literary production statistics across England Germany and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winola
Carrall
Jo Davies
Stephenson
Freeport
Nichols
Bite
General Assembly
Cone
Eagh
Tod
Callan
Jo Daviess
Ryordsrof
Suro
Carroll
Cas
Wart
United States
Continental Congress
Wwe
Gopatitution
The
United
Oligrens
New York
George Washington
Washington
Varnon
Offes Ag
Ubaklly
Chane Peatlor Livingston
Pgnty
Myer Aineo
Crabun Siya
Carrol
D. Berry
Savanna
G. W. Pepaon
Warren
Inst
Jo Daviess County
James Carr
Scales Mound
Cronkrite
Staphenson County
Carroll County
Mt. Carroll
Je Daviess County
Aircuit
Elzabeth
Stephenson County
Legislaure
Lon
Ds. Barry
Garrat
Senate
America
England
Germany
Queen Victoria
Thore
Aranao
Failronl
Macking
Naval
Jewels of Long Ago Shine in France Across Ages
Fragmentary text describes ancient jewels in France, noting 600 year old helricomy and popular motifs such as the heart, cross, and dove. Mentions imitations of blood-stones surpassing originals and a shift by jewelers toward cheaper metals and refined settings in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Moth Prevention Tips From a New York Druggist
A New York druggist offers practical moth prevention advice for households. He favors cedar chests and cedar chips, explains scent issues, and notes powders derived from Persian plants kill moths without harming people. Regular thorough cleaning and airing are urged to keep moths from entering or persisting in clothes, carpets, and furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Uae
Persia
Court adjourns as cock-fight distracts witness
In a village court scene a key witness avoids answering, slipping away to watch a cock-fight. A French spectator reports the witness’s distraction, prompting the judge to adjourn for half an hour so he can witness the fight. Separate notes discuss paper fabric used in future fashion and mistaken dress details.
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Thors
Susan
Hison
Faye
Indianapolis Spook Seeks Rent Amidst Midnight Turmoil
A fragmentary notice describes a vacant Indianapolis property offered for rent at a very low fare. The owner left due to nightly disturbances from visitors. The incomplete text hints at furniture overturned and odd phrases about snakeskin and novelty adornments as fashion trends emerge.
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Indianapolis
Shande
Socialist Meeting at Lake Front Ends in Turmoil
July 30 Chicago area recalls a lake front gathering where J White as chairman was ousted and Dynamte Dumy took control amid clashes over labor votes. Lasher charged the gathering aimed to shift labor votes to Democrats, while speeches by Slevenson and others pushed a unionist line against old parties. Adjacent report notes Congress may adjourn by mid September as tariff debates continue.
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Lake Front
Chicago
Ommano
J. ¥. White
Dumy
Tanko Apeochos
Lasbor
Inbor Gola
Democrata
Aald Slevenson
Slevenson
Aithor
Democratic
Republican
Jos” Gruenhut
Kla
Rohrback
Snyder
Qrorgs Sloan
Alderman Connor
Bergh
Porter Refuses To Run In Indiana Nomination
A fragmented notice reports Porter declining to seek a nomination, with references to Gov. Stobertson and others amid county political tensions. It mentions an 1890s county episode and investigations by attorney officials, plus editorials and a public response in the region.
Odd Fancies in Cutlery Reform by a New York Woman
A New York woman advocates radical tableware changes, gifting guests miniature utensils matching gender. Knives and forks shrink to two sizes smaller than dessert spoons, with masculine pieces modeled as German Turkish swords and feminine as Italian patterns. The author imagines playful elegance replacing traditional dining gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pablo— Damanoud Binder
Geraldo
New York
Aix
Ivaven
Trial of Lincoln treason tale and odd notices recap
A muddled report recounts a Lincoln treason trial claim and related cases, noting an arrest in Cincinnati and later quashing of indictments. It switches to a Chicago midnight incident and then a Hemingford druggist endorsing Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, with local seller Emmert & Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Jamon M. Chonceweth
Aaron Surr
Thomas
Lincoln
Cincinnati
Lira
Birmingham
James M. Chenoweth
United States
Swayne
Devitt
George E. Pugh
Aaron Bury
MelLeord
Hemingford
Nob
Emmert & Burrell
Reward Notice and Train Promotion in Early 1900s Ad
A lost plain gold ring with diamond setting engraved J G was offered a $7 reward for return to Brewater Louse in Ieenport. An attractive Coal era train ad promotes Niagara Falls route with luxurious cars and through sleeper Chicago to Toronto. Electric Bitters praised for cures and health benefits with drugstore availability at Emmert & Burrell.
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J. G
Ieenport
Brewater Louse
Michigan Central
Niagara Falls
New York Central
Boston & Albany
Chicago
New York
Boston
Toronto
Montreal
Lake Street
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
Bucklen Arnica Salve is advertised as the world’s best for bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles with a money back guarantee and is sold by Emmert & Burrell with a 25 cent price. It also notes Miller Laving Co offering cement walks and estimates via postal card requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eman & Burnell
Bucklen
Emmert & Burrell
Miller L’aving Co
Miter Vaya Co
Freeport Offers 300 Reward for Arson Information
The city of Freeport will reward 300 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the party or parties responsible for fires set to various buildings in Freeport in recent weeks. Mayor Jyl4antt A Benawan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
City of
Jyl4antt A
Benawan
KROEN'S CIGAR STORE PREPARES TO OPEN ON VAN BUREN
Tam Kroen announces Kroen's Cigar Store ready for business on Van Buren Street, near the opera house block. He promotes a good line of cigars and tobacco and asks for public patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroen
Tam
van Buren Street
Opera House
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Lancaster
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Lalita
Ohnsen Vetter
Kalley
WicHtonty Gibart
Dbuemau
Ghatsian
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Bud Recorder
Republican County
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Filemensate
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Limilar
Niales
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Republican County Corvention
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Hegupton Caosvention
MBM
Dakota
House
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Morton
Cleveland
Munsell Stone Works
Pilzaboethport
New Jersey
Uiem
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Dias
China
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York
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Porter
Vorth
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Cool
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Stevens County
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Bradford
Brigtal
Myora
Lim
Atar
Voluntoern LaMont
Pans
John K. Coanee
Baltimora & Ohio Baltrona Company
Maj
BR. M, Venable
Skept
Wilmar
Democratis Party
Thor
London
the Observer
Bilesura
Gaya
American Congress
Mombare
Cough Bea
Wasiisaron Civ
Gengral Land Office
St. Lona & Ran Wranojedo Ftat Treail Company
Aero & Ra Lo Road Company
St. San Francisco
Tao Ae
Durvin
Minn
Dub Board of Education
Abe Vaavi
N Misa Lamehaaux
Sagiada
Bendélled
Wye
District Assembly 80
Yosterday
Inter Pture Comuiter Commission
Ane Dine Dish
Sponterday Fililag
Piro Island
Anthony Comstock
Hin
Holt
C. H. Morris
Newark
Ark
Dr. King
Jesse Middlewart
Decatur
Ohio
Emmert& Burrell’s
Electric Bitters
Illinois Business University
Freeport, Ill
Rockford, I
Rockford Business College
ANU Hi — Freeport College of Commerce
School OF Shorterdnd
Northwest
Winans & Stoddare
Rockford
Ill
Rogers Table
Ryans Sewing Machine
Stephenson Street
Josefit McAligreit
Ngue
M. J. Krohn
Peoples’ Column
Sali Myliguae
Exchange Street
Taghire Ff
DeMurh, Myer
Duick
W. P. Malbura
Walnut Street
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Adams St
AL. Gilbert
Lacan
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von Nyke
Orsale
Lava Atory
Dann
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Atiling
Unit
Taylor
Orson Streets
Wah, Harris
Dakota Territory
Iowa
N. Linsley
Chicago Street
Sopledtt
Woilent
Brock 5
Silovk
Py Bai
Mik
Iygvdliv
Ephenson St
Ein Jenkins
Jytedel
Trousewirk
C. O
Peste le Salees
Preaport
Willy Abiasodit
Teaying
Santa
Brewster House
Cluar
Tinbaker
Realite
P. W. Rockey
Galenat
Union St. Bugidy
Star Clothing House
Galena St
Freeport, Illinois
Safa
deremun-Amlationn Laureat Ae Sioux
D.T. Camtal
Frad Guid
D. O. Stover
Jos M. Mulley
J. Jt. Petters
Janos J. Nott
Quirter
T. A. Robinson
J. M. Bailay
Bank of Knowlton Hiras
Fraeport
Knox College
Wwe Imman
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