County caucuses set for April 25 in multiple towns
A list of towns and wards including Freeport Winslow Silver Creek West Point Lena Jefferson Florence Harlem Ridott Rock Run and Dakota announces caucus locations and times on Saturday April 25 1808. Officers C D Byenard and J W Pickardern preside with committee members named.
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Freeport
Court House
Pennsylvania
J. M. Ballay
M. Winslow
E. Hunt
Sliver Creek
Berry
West Point
Stone
Lena
Erin
Eleroy
Lancaster
Young
Kent
Wingart
Waddams
McConnell's Grove
Florence
van Brocklin
Harlem
Rock
George Osterhout
Navis
Dakota
Centre Ill
Soldiers' Monument Appointments in Stephenson County
An 1888 Stephenson County Soldiers' Monument Association executive meeting adopted a plan to host meetings to rally public support and subscriptions for a soldiers' monument. Attendees named include Gen. D. Ai King, Col. T. Turner, Hon. John H. Addams, Major W. J. McKim, and others. Committees and canvassers to be appointed at each meeting, with presence of several gentlemen at each session, Freeport, March 14, 1868. Also an advertisement for White Pine Compound to treat coughs and kidney complaints promising permanent cure.
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Stephenson County Soldiers’ Monument Association
Stephenson Couny
D. Aiiking
T. Turner
John H.addams
W. J. MclCim
J. M. Bailey
Ainor I. C
H.C. Burchard
C. D. Meacham
Shuler
Elmer Hi. Green
John H. Addams
D. Arkins
Freeport
Third Congressional District Republican convention in Illinois
The Republican voters of Illinois Third District will hold a convention at Ixon on Tuesday June 9 1868 at 8 pm to select a congressional candidate. Delegates are allotted one per 300 Lincoln votes in 1864 or fractions of that, with counties listed for representation and the Republican Congressional Committee named.
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United States
Sheld
Dixon
Freeport
Illinois
Ixon
Congress
Lincoln
Carroll Sain
Daviéss
Staphengen
Whiteside
Ooree Veesaenet Aa Bbabeage
Wanase
Burncrand
JAS
K. Epsaty
Hp. B. Warner
William Cary
Impeachment Proceedings With Sherman Testimony Blocked
The Senate refused to admit Gen Sherman testimony for the Presidents defense during impeachment hearings. The court adjourned and resumed with Sherman on the stand while cabinet officer evidence faced scrutiny. Evarts announced the defense’s evidence complete as Stanberry remained absent, and judges scheduled an 11 oclock Monday reconvening.
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Senate
War Office
Gen. Sherman
Evarts
Stanberry
Curtis
Seward
Wells
Wilson
Randall
Savannah
Georgia
Mounday
Illinois Letter Urges Addams for President Nomination
A Chicago Evening Journal correspondent forwards a letter praising Senator Addams as a suitable Republican presidential nominee. The writer argues Addams’ record in the State Legislature, praised by friends and opponents alike, would strengthen the ticket nationwide. The piece contemplates Illinois offering a unifying, well known candidate with potential governors Palmer Ingersoll or Moulton as options.
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Chicago Evening Journal
Addams
Illinois
Republican ‘Party
West
Lincoln
Palmer
Ingersoll
Moulton
Honest John A Addams Urged for Lieutenant Governor
A letter urges Stephenson County State Senator John A Addams for lieutenant governor citing his parliamentary experience moral character popularity German heritage and reliable Republican credentials. The writer asks party leaders to persuade him to accept the position noting his backbone and suitability.
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Leatiéra
State Senate
John A. Addams
Stephenson County
J. H Addams
Dear Sir Doctrines of New Jerusalem Church Explained
A reader asks to publish details of New Jerusalem Church doctrines stating they are scriptural and rational and that he is ready to defend his faith. The letter, signed C. BH. Lrevir, urges readers to consider the truth for the sake of good.
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New Jerusalem
C. BH. Lrevir
Doctrines of the New Church Overview and Hope
A compact summary of beliefs on the Trinity and the nature of God as one essence, the Lord Jesus Christ as the divine object of worship, salvation through faith and obedience, the symbolic inner sense of Scripture, the Second Coming of the Lord via Swedenborg’s revelation, and the afterlife with immediate communion with spiritual beings in the world beyond.
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New Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Manuel Swedenborg
Heaven
Hell
Orangeville News: Fire Destroys Oneco Store
From Orangeville April 14 1868 a reader report describes a destructive fire in nearby Oneco on Sunday night the store of Mr Bette burned completely with only one case of tobacco saved. He held a four thousand dollar policy with Winnesheik Insurance Co.
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Orangeville
Epbcrork Journal
Good Templars
Oneco
Bette
Winnesheik Insurance Co
D. R
Lincoln death anniversary reflections in Chicago diary
From Chicago dated April 15 1868 Ep journal notes the Lincoln death anniversary observed with rain and closed institutions. The state governor named the day for fasting humiliation and prayer yet the writer sees little fasting and mocks sackcloth and self abasement.
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Lincoln
Political battles and election intrigue in Chicago
Amid city politicking and court intrigue, Democrats sweep favor, with McAlister and O’Hara leading in Chicago races. Revenue figures show Tribune Co. tops income, McCormick wealthy from reaper invention, Hutchinson and McVicker sizable earns. Merchants' Union Express robbers in jail, a celebrated wedding at the Church of the Messiah. The Offenbach burlesque fills Crosby Opera House with sharp humor. The impeachment trial proceeds with praise for Senator Yates, as Whig-leaning factions clash and leadership prospects circulate.
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Rock Leland
Ron Vigor
Keep
Recorder’s Court
R. W. Smith
Charles Lodding
W. KK. McAlister
Dan O'Hara
Cook County
Internal Revenue
Chicago
Tribune Co
C. T. McCormick
B. P. Hutchinson
McVicker
McVicker’s Theatre
Myers
Aiken
Union Express
Herbert
Whittaker
H. G. Cushman
Boston
Emily Gilman
Lincoln Statue Unveiling Marred by Assassination Headline
From Washington on April 15 1868 a local observer describes the unveiling of Abraham Lincoln statues in front of City Hall. General Grant attended but did not join the platform. President Andrew Johnson performed the ceremonial rope pull amid jeers and perceived sacrilege. The writer condemns the event as unworthy.
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Abraham Lincoln
Moses
Andrew Johnson
Lincoln
Washington City
Campaign papers and perfume ads anger Springfield editors
The Springfield Register editors attack a twelve page Democratic campaign sheet offered at five dollars per hundred. They urge respectability and suggest the Republican benefit from such distributions. The item also includes a Florence perfume pitch and an ad for DeLant & Co. Best Chemical Sgleratus.
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Springfield Register
Democratic
United States
Democratic Central Committee
LaCrosse ‘Democrat
Republican Party
D. B. DeLant & Co
Stephenson County Supervisors and political shift notes
The board of Supervisors for Stephenson County list members with party marks, including W. D. Rowell, Richard Meyer, Andrew Hinds, and others across Freeport Oneco Kent Ridott Rock Run Harlem West Point Erin Rock Grove Buckeye Loran and Dakota. A Bulletin excerpt argues for Republican change, endorsing Wade and Grant, criticizing Johnsonites, and urging tax on whiskey. The piece also questions city debt and praises steam engine, engine house, and council chamber values.
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Board of Supervisor’s
Stephenson County
W. D. Rowell
Freeport
Richard Meyer
Andrew Hinds
Oneco
John A. van Ness
Waddams
E. Stover
Kent
Wm. B. Mitchell
Lancaster
Ben. Wade
Wade
Senate
Johnsonites
Grant
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Freeport Journal
TAMES
Invantanly
Ulysses S. Grant
Illino F
Jeen E. Fenton
New-York
Republican County Convention
Plymouth Hall
Peoria
Wits
Buckeye
Brin
Sreeport
Aard
Lanecaster
Rock Run
Silver Creek
Waddaims
Jefferson
Loran
Ridott
Rock Crrova
Winslow
C.D. Bbyenard
I. B
S.J. Davin
Wm. Boyd
Rick Grove
Silas Keister
A.T’ Green
C. Buckman
2Nd Ward
M Bualley
3Rd Ward
Russell Ways
C. van Brocklin
Ki. V. Ankeny
R. Lirrue
Oedary
Seeeneeoaveseets
Orevnen Oaveneaeernetrvone
Enen Rt
Ridotteneatts
Baileyville
Te Rock Grove
Venenee Ath
Third Congressional District
Tinois
the New Church
Curcano
Alvay
House
Yates
Bis Winter
Illnoisians
Dick Yates
Wank
J.W.S
Washington
Shakespear
Phalon
Son of
York
Board of Supervisors
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