Hon H C Burchard Remembered as Honest Public Servant
Honor roll of Rep H C Burchard recalls a career in Congress on Ways and Means and as director of the U S Mint. Born 1825 in New York, he moved to Wisconsin, studied at Hamilton College, and served ten years on the Ways and Means Committee shaping postwar finance and tariff policy. He led mint administration, produced world class monetary statistics, and earned a reputation for integrity in an era of corruption. He returned to Freeport life and remained respected by colleagues.
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James G. Blaine
Garfield
Blaine
Kerr
Randall
Congress
Burchard
Chicago
Mining Department Bureau of Awards
Freeport
Lifetime of the early Stephenson County lawyer Mr. Burchard
The article recalls the long career of veteran lawyer Mr. Burchard, noting he was among the first to practice before Stephenson County’s bar over fifty years ago and served in Congress on the Ways and Means and Claims committees. It describes his early life, education under T. W. Dwight, move to Freeport, leadership in public schools, and partnerships that shaped local law and politics. It also mentions family ties to President Hayes and Watterson, and outlines his roles as school commissioner and state legislator prior to entering Congress.
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Congress
Washington
Burchard
Joseph P. Hoge
Thomas J. Turner
Turner
Howard Baker
Thomas Campbell
Washburne
Messrs. Burchard
Hawk
Hitt
Frank O. Lowden
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier Journal
Esto
Grant
South
United States
Mary Burchard
Committee of Ways and Means
Mint
Ways and Means
Colonel Watterson
Stephenson County
Oscar Taylor
Judee Betts
Th Mo Barnih
Grestinie
J. A. Crain
Alr. Burchard
Tim
Horatio Chitpia
Burehard
Boxhurs
England
Praucoave
Bostone du Baie
Wis
Miertha
Noradeli
Thomas Pavehard Biav
Atmerica
Bette
Rutherford
Sophia Burehard
Hayes
Dron
Mrr
Barchard
Freeport
T. W. Dwight
Tie
Wisconsin
Monroe
Tsot
Illinois
Stephenson
Turner & Burchard
KS Op
Horton
Puvier
Mart
Burchard, Barton & Barnum
Stentedsoan
Tor Stephenson
Qin
Psu
Committee of Claims
Chiuivoian
Bleete
Marton
Dburelard
Burrell
Horatio C. Burchard
Wendy
Slave
Ana Crere
Blaine
Giaarfield
Giatme
Harrison
Cousting
Sweal Pohagosr
Rahiteeds Pidistiativads
Pope
Gmb
Pepebade
Oudad Adeaith
Ob Tyne
Adbet Eeuthering
Eulogized by Colleagues on Horatio C. Burchard Death
Colleagues and legal figures pay tribute to Horatio C. Burchard, lauding his public service and integrity. State’s Attorneys L. Burrell and Judge J. H. Stearns praise his stature, friendship with Blaine and Garfield, and his role shaping national finance and the legal profession.
Hyomei Outfits Claim Cure For Catarrh And More
An advertisement extols Hyomei as a cure for chronic catarrh and claims it can treat asthma bronchitis hay fever coughs and colds. It features testimonials from G J Stevers of Crown City Ohio and notes a one dollar starter outfit with inhaler and fifty cent refills, with a druggist guarantee.
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G. J. Stevers
Crown City
Ohio
Jungkunz
Wilcoxon Objects To Bath House Report
Mr Wilcoxon of Washington writes to the Journal aggrieved by statements about Hot Springs bath houses. He disputes wording and notes that the former owner of the springs was not Rob ert H Proctor, urging the middle initial be omitted.
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M. H. Wilcoxon
Washington
Hot Springs
Ark
Wilcoxon
Robert H. Proctor
Hindipo Nerve Tonite Sold By Local Druggists
C P Guenther & Co corner Galena avenue and street advertise Hindipo the new nerve tonite and vitalizer. It claims to cure nervous debility insomnia and restore vitality with a positive money back guarantee. Try it today with no risk if it does not help.
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C. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Proposals Wanted for Sewer Connections Bid Notice
Sealed bids will be received up to May 7 by the City Engineer's Office for construction of all sewer connections for season Tous. Bond of 2000 required. Signed Klidin Committee on Sewers.
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Klidin
SHOR REPAIRING IN QUICK HIND SEWING
Short repair shop item notes neat work with hind sewn or pegged stitches. Best sole leather used by GEO. H. PANDY & CO. at 60 Stephenson Street.
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GEO. H. Pandy & CO
Stephenson St
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Jpl
McPherson & Service
H.C. Burchard
Horatio Burehard
Frances Chapin
Marshall
Oneida County
N. Y
New England
Jonathan Burehard
Beulah Ely
Springfield
Mass
Aurora
Hamilton College
Clinton, N. Y
Gade
PSTS
Are Or Die
Burelard
Tsid
Arthur
Bait Hooh
Rothe
C Cobbesert
Ber
Cd Pom
Wastiotarne
Stearns
Catarre
Mr. Wilcoxon
Othe Doutrmat
Wit P
Borerespurtt
Otdysteaars
Loeus
Petibelas
Cialena
Edw
Alfington, Jr
Alfington
Koenig Furniture Co. House Furnishers
Brussels
China
Koenig Furniture Co
New York
Riley & Wheat
Poe
Contractors’ Supply CO
Rae
Streaght
Peter Pike
Hamlyn Brothers
Freeport, Dll
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