Reform Democratic Downfall and Perjury Trial Report
A long polemical piece from March 8, 1886 condemns the reform wing of the Democratic party. It cites indictments of Joseph Chesterfield Mackin for perjury, threats of reformers in Ohio and Illinois, and critiques President Grover Cleveland’s monetary and civil service actions, alleging widespread removals and bribes by reform Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Democratie
Reform
Simon-Pure Reform
Joseph Chesterfield Mackin
Cook County Democratic Reform Club
Ohio
Coal Oil Payne
United States Senate
Reform Democrats
Bosily
Democratic Reform
Grover Cleveland
Wall Street
Democratic Reform Party
Wank
Doge
Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Senate
Aml
United States
Reform Secretary of the Treasury
Manning
New York
Treasury
Reform Secretary of the Navy
Mr. Whitney
Gaal Oil
Payne
Oho
Dolphin
John Roach
Aaller
Gayland
Pan-electric
Spring Weather Fails as Winter Returns in County
From Our Own Correspondent reports a brief thaw followed by a severe snowstorm and biting winds. Weather disrupts travel, sickness spreads locally with diphtheria cases, and town life continues with sales, moves, and community notices across several hamlets including Orangeville and nearby farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toran
Hiram Goodrich
Freeport
Addie
B. Harcustine
Ile Hind Raéely
Kansas
Hin
A. Rowe
Mira
Fonuy Lamb
Ath Tavalld
Adam Knippel
Ralph Sabin
A Gl id e Down the Banisters
A long comical tale notes a Peoria man named Dolph Totchkien sliding down banisters after rheumatic pain cripples him. The piece mixes humorous anecdote with a testimonial to Athlophoros remedy and other assorted notes on plants and social remarks, ending with a tax collector notice in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph Totchkien
Peoria
Buch
Mr. Hotchkiss
Sayerce
Chicago
Shiloh remedies and early art magazine ad notices
An eclectic read includes patent medicine claims for Shiloh’s Vitalizer and Cure with price and distributor details, followed by an advertisement for a domestic arts magazine The Art Amateur highlighting its extensive colored studies, instructions, and practical projects for painting, carving, embroidery, and decorative arts, offering a specimen copy for twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction! Art Magazine
Tim
Montague Marks
Union Square
New York
Shilohs Cough and Consump tion Cure advert and remedies
The ad promotes Shilohs Cough and Consummption Cure with guarantees it cures consumption and relieves loss of appetite dizziness and other symptoms. Also touts Shilows Vitalizer for consumption and general cures. Exarerr and Burrell and Emmert and Burrell sell Cham berlain's Cough Remedy praised for loosening cold and preventing croup when used early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewmert & Burrell
Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Excursion to Ackley Promises Cheap Round Trip Fare
The Illinois Central Railroad announces a first excursion to Ackley leaving Freeport at 4 30 p m on Tuesday March 6th. Round trip fare is five dollars with tickets valid for return within thirty days of sale. A fine limo visit to friends near Ackley is featured. J 2 Marey Gen West Pass Agent. Nearby ads promote dry goods bargains, photography equipment, groceries, and a pile of medical notices for piles offering Bosanka remedies with prices and local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie
Phillip Wendt
Howe
John Molly
J. M. Uarrell
Washington
Kan
J. M
Wirth
Freeport
D. Wirth
Tenry Hunte Toft
Werk
Cortland
Nob
A. Krapa
Nat Ageldisy
Kleekner
Nebraska
Belle Martin
Green Co
Wis
D. Potter
Chicago
Western Book Agency
Cat Arnderson
Sioux Rapids
Dakota
Nels Pattison
John
Prank Weber
Rock Grove
John Epley
Shell Rock
Town
Wall
Severn
Rock City
Muatter
Afolkey
Joseph Baysore
Stabeck
Ackley
Ilinois Central Railroad
J.2
Marey
Gen. West
Pass
Agt
Hindy Central Row
Storm Lake
Cherokee
TeMara
Towa
Wayne,Peider
Starvington
Manchester
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lile
Joseph E. Johnston
Democratic Reform Commissioner
Orangeville
Aso
Staver Church
Michael Swartz
Flora Wolf
Alan
College II
W. Rockey
Jacob Newmiller
Jennie Heckert
J. Newiiller
Dani Woodring
Dori
J. C. P. Dorn
Naperville
W. A. St. John
Polo
Prank Wagener
la Grange
G. D. Dorn
Millie Dorn
Hotchkiss
Hancock Street
Totchkisa
Bilal
Natal
Athlopiongs Co
Wall Direct
C. la. Allen
Tanga
Greville
Amer
Thowa
Pierce
Belvidero
Northwestern Anniversary Association
Lie
Marchisi
Swans Lines
Drugglata
Emmeet and
Barrell
Burikell Bros
Michael Scanlan
Masquerade Basin
Germania
Freeport, Ill
Germania Society
Harald
Puincesa Carnigal
Iscort
Shiloh
Exaterr & Burrell
H. D. BeNarry
California
NIN
Shilou
Exarerr & Burrell
J. FB. Merry
Fehlsda&win
HH. D. Post & Co
Heckman & Koser
Stephenson-St
Jober & Wow
Wa. Mcthenny
Walton's
WM. Walton
Theo
Grove
Stephenson Street
H.L. Grove
Fubiouswan
Waban
Beee Borrelleos
Freigard’s
JOUR
Melton
Meng
Skep Reigard
Kundinger & Swigert
Stephenson St
Illinois
Febidawam
Nansy
WM. Koernig
Kroeport
WM. Kohnig
Mehed& — Oo
BR. R
Milwaukee
D& St. Paul
Breight
Ccue
Dea
Lvkan
Chicago & Northwestern
Oing East
Aye
Puss
Lépin
R.A. Holder
Allinois Central Tima
Lung
Mendota
Buudayu
Titus
Setae
St. Paul
Traian No. 6
Dubu Ueto St. Paul
P.H. Murphy
Walton
Marvin
Silver
Josephine Salven
Leonara Deots
Tram
H.C. Hycotmpts Mollelsor
Febadiw
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