Belvidere Jurist recalls Freeport debate fifty years on
Judge Wales W. Wood of Belvidere recounts attending the 1858 Freeport debate between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. The piece covers the scholars Avery and Wood, the vs. arguments over slavery in territories, and the lasting impact on Lincoln’s rise to the presidency and the onset of the Civil War.
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Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
United States
Sall
Belvidere
Freeport
Wales W. Wood
Boone County Teachers’ Institute
J. G. Lucas
Methodist Episcopal Church
Judge Wood
Allen C. Fuller
Wm. H. Wood
Ilinois
Orrin Avery
North Side
Avery
Yale College
Union College
Union University
Schenectady
N. Y
Lincoln
Douglas
South
West
Jean
Illinois
Fort Sumter
Charleston Harbor
Lincoln Douglas debate remembered in civic exercises
The speaker recalls the 1858 Lincoln Douglas debate marking a new epoch in U S history. He notes Lincoln’s rise, Douglas’ wartime leadership, and the nation’s transformation toward union and freedom. He praises teachers and schools for promoting patriotism and citizenship.
DILLER HEIRS EXPECT NEAR 10000 EACH
Sterling Illinois September 38 three Sterling relatives Miss Anna Diller Mrs Sue Darling of Chicago and Horace E Diller have received notice from the executor of the estate of the late James Diller of New Holland Pa that under the will they are beneficiaries to the extent of nearly 10000 each The beneficiaries are children of Levi Diller a Sterling merchant once with Diller Heitchu hardware The will names one brother as executor and directs the estate be divided among the brothers and sisters of the deceased and their heirs including the Diller family locally)
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Sterling, Ill
Sterling
Anna Diller
Sue. Darling
Chicago
Horace E. Diller
James Diller
New Holland
Levi Diller
Diller & Heitchu
Diller
Three Deaths In Family At Sterling
Mrs Emma Lefever widow of Adam Lefever died last night after her husband and daughter Tda, all stricken sixteen days earlier by illness. Doctors suspect ptomaine poisoning from undercooked ham or corn. Daughter Ida Lefever died earlier, and husband Adam Lefever passed away Friday night.
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Sterling
Emma Lefever
Adam Lefever
Trickett Fined for Illegally Collecting Fees in Kansas
Kansas City Missouri September report states C W Trickett assistant attorney general of Kansas was fined 500 dollars and costs in the north division city court for illegally collecting fees in a liquor prosecution. Judge M H Newhall overruled the motion for a new trial and upheld the verdict. Trickett remains jailed until the fine and costs are paid. An appeal to the District court was filed.
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Kansas
Quilty
Kansas City
C. W. Trickett
Kan
M. H. Newhall
Trickett
Newhall
How to Get Strong
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago reports his mother, previously feeble, gains flesh and sleep after using Electric Bitters. The tonic remedies stomach liver and kidney complaints and is sold at Jos Emmert's drug store for 50c with a guarantee.
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P. J. Daly
W. Congress Street
Chicago
Jos. Emmert’s Drug Store
DIRT FOR SALE AT JACOB PIEUDER'S STORE
Two thousand loads of dirt offered for sale with immediate application. Call 806 or visit Jacob Pieuder's store for details.
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Jacob Pieuder
Free to Men and Women R110 Tablets Ad
One package of R110 Tablets offered as a natural remedy for chronic constipation dizziness headache stomach trouble and nervousness. Distributed by A Rabdee general distributor 3917 Lisbon Ave Milwaukee.
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A. Rabdee
Lisbon Ave
Milwaukee
Harvester Works Endorses Broad Pension and Benefit Plan
More than 10 000 workers at International Harvester endorse a mutual benefit association and pension fund covering sickness injury and death. The plan, effective Sept 1, with company contributions, offers two years of wages for accidental death and a 65 to 70 retirement window with a 1 percent per year pension rise up to 100 dollars monthly.
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International Harvester Company
Europe
Funk
Henderson
University of Chicago
Pension Board
Lincoln Voters Form Lincoln Yates Veterans Club in Rockford
In Rockford on September 4 a dozen Lincoln voters who backed Lincoln for Senate in 1860 formed the Lincoln Yates Veterans Club at Hotel Nelson. They plan a campaign meeting with Gen. Smith D. Atkins invited and a centennial Lincoln birth celebration with Robert T. Lincoln. Records include C. W. Sheldon reading diary entries on Lincoln and Douglas from Freeport.
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Rockford
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Nelson
Lincoln
C. W. Johnson
Gen. Smith D. Atkins
Freeport
Robert T. Lincoln
C. W. Sheldon
Douglas
Sheldon
Douglas Fis
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Winter Cough Claim
John White of 388 Highland Avenue Houston Maine describes chronic winter coughs improved after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He reports the remedy cleared the cough in the previous winter and again this season after a few doses. Sold with guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store. 50 cents to 1 dollar, trial bottle free.
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John White
Highland Avenue
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Dissolution of Partnership in Insurance Agency
Public notice announces that this day I purchased J. B. J. DuFour’s interest in the firm DuFour and Secker an insurance agency. The business will be conducted by T. A. Secker henceforth. I will collect all accounts and pay all liabilities of the firm. A. Secker.
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J. B. J. DuFour
DuFour and Secker
T. A. Secker
A. Secker
Town Board Meeting Announces Audit of Town Bills
The town board will hold a regular meeting Friday evening at 7 30 p m to audit bills. Citizens with claims against the town should present them at the town clerk's office at once. City Drug Store corner Galeng and Van Buren streets.
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City Drug Store
Galeng
van Buren Street
Michael Weee
Social notes from Scioto Mills visit patterns and departures
Scioto Mills correspondent reports several visits and travel plans. Independence resident Mat Myers spent a few days with his brother. Visitors include Miss Hinds from Winslow and Miss Baadie from Freeport at Fred Zimmerman’s home. Hoofnagle of Florida called on old acquaintances. Grace Richards of Eleroy hosted C. H. Bennett. Artie Kostenbader to return to Sun Nyside Washington on September 1. Dr. Merrill Wright of Chicago is in town visiting friends.
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Scioto Mills
Mat Myers
Independence
Miss Hinds
Winslow
Baadie
Freeport
Fred Zimmerman
Hoofnagle
Florida
Grace Richards
Eleroy
C. H. Bennett
Artie Kostenbader
Sunnyside
Washington
Merrill Wright
Chicago
William Ashley Ropps to Sing in Public Recital
Freeport residents are urged to hear William Ashley Ropps, New Yorks popular baritone, in a Tuesday evening concert. The event is set for September 8 at 8 16 and tickets are sold at Bengstons jewelry store for a December 9 performance.
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Freeport
William Ashley Ropps
New York
Bengston
CUCUMBERS Buy cucumber pickles orders placed
Classified note from Louis Bauscher offering cucumbers for pickle use. Includes two phone numbers and dating line 8-31.
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Louis Bauscher
Roys Essay on Editors A boy writes on editors
A short boyish essay questions how editors fit into society and contrasts editors with doctors. It notes editors face lawsuits and criticism for mistakes while doctors receive respect and quiet when errors occur. The piece ends with a claim that editors are born, not made.
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Roy
Daily Journal delivers citywide service at 10c weekly
The Daily Journal announcements that delivery is available to any part of the city for ten cents per week.
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the Daily Journal
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