Primary meeting plan for towns and wards in 1869
Delegates from Buckeye to Harlem Jefferson Kent and other town wards are urged to hold primary meetings Saturday evening September 7th if possible. The committee cites Freeport August 7th, 1869, with R W Ankeny as chairman and Robert Little signing for Lee's.
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Lancaster
Solan
Oneco
Ridott
Sf Rock Run
Rock Grove
Silver Creek Waddams
West Point
Winslow
R.W. Ankeny
Robert Little
Lee's
Freeport
Republican ward caucuses set six delegates Freeport meeting
A series of Republican ward and town caucuses in Freeport and nearby areas schedules meetings on September first to seventh to elect six or four delegates to the County Convention at Freeport Court House. Dates vary by ward and town with polls opening for limited times.
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Freeport
Court House
Gen. Grant
A. T. Green
Pennsylvania House
C. Buckman
Fry'y Block
L. F. Young
Ridott
Geo. W. Loveland
Waddams
Waddams Centre
Ith
Samuel Bechtold
Loran
Lamb
Ralph Sabin
Silver Creek
Berry
D. Blanchard
Committeman
Florence
Chocus
May
Kreeport
Polly Open
Gyan Brockolin
Announcement of Re election Candidacy for County Judge
A letter from the incumbent County Judge of Blcphenyon announces re election. He cites salary inadequacy, legislative changes, and trust in honest efficient service while stressing continuity and protection of heirs estates. He appeals for support this fall and pledges faithful discharge of duties.
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Prore
Blcphenyon County
Ofice
Tlois
Ollica
Declines County Treasurer Candidacy in 1809
Editor of the Journal prints a letter from WM Caspers Schultz of Stephenson County Freeport declining a Republican Convention bid for County Treasurer. He notes he currently serves as Coroner and endorses Emil Neese, a Freeport soldier, as the party’s candidate.
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Frerfort
Stephenson County
Emil Neese
Freeport
Tremain
Caspers Schultz
Candidate for County Judge Announces Candidacy
Editor of the Journal records a candidate announcing a bid for County Judge. He notes solicitations from friends and asks voters to exercise discernment in supporting the best qualified person, while not seeking pledges exclusive of others.
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Thre Journal
Local Republican slate announces multiple county office candidates
A letter from James M. McCain lists numerous figures vying for county offices at the upcoming Republican County Convention. Candidates named include Smith Shuler for County Judge, Lucius Scowles for County Clerk, D D Blanchard, J J Piersol, G B Dickey, R T Cooper, E C DePuy, M Montelilus for various treasurer roles, and others for Clerk and Surveyor. Some entries also name Col R V Ankeny and William J. Reitzell, plus John Plumer for Treasurer and A A Clary for Superintendent. The document reflects a broad slate subject to convention decisions.
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James 8S. McCain
Chris. C. Shuler
County Fair clash prompts farmers to plan ahead
Freeport Aug 9 1869 The Stephenson County Agricultural Society records show the 1869 fair dated September 14 to 17 was set to avoid conflicts with Ogle Carroll and Stephenson Fairs. Secretary Rt V Ankeny explains they acted for local people and society interests to ensure a well ordered, successful event.
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Freeport
Stephenson County Agricultural Society
Ogle, Carroll and Stephenson
Preslig Farmer
Rt. V. Ankeny
Sec’y
Bank Grab Seizes Control of National Bank of New York
Report says Jay Gould James Fisk Jr I A Lane William M Weed and Peter B Sweeney bought a controlling stake in the Tenth National Bank of New York City. The bank is to become the deposit bank for the Erie Railway Company and for New York City funds.
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Jay Gould
James Fisk, Jr
I. A. Lane
William M. Weed
Peter B. Sweeney
Tenth National Bank of
New York City
The
Erie Railway Company
New Yor City
Indians to govern themselves in territories with Congress aid
In a plan urging gradual Indian self rule, the piece argues for organizing the Indian Territories under Congressional oversight, with military support and schools, roads, and local town meetings. It envisions a path from district governance to territorial legislature and a congressional delegate, claiming this would civilize and economically benefit the nation while ending costly wars.
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Congress
Washington
Executive
Senate
Joseph Brant
Pontiac
John Ross
Milwaukee Board Hears Western Union Rail Report
The Milwaukee Board of Trade heard D W Dame report on the Western Union Railroad with statistics showing tributary crops and goods in Winnebago Stephenson Carroll Whiteside and Rock Island counties. A seven member committee was formed to plan a Milwaukee to Mississippi rail trip to evaluate resources and potential direct outlet independent of Chicago.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Board of Trade
D. W. Dame
Latath
Western Union Railroad
Milwaukee
Winnebago
Whiteside
Hook Island
Igo
Winnebago County
Stephenson
Carroll
Rock Island
W.U.R
Stephenanda
LDA
LDS
Sess
Rock, Walworth
Racine
Wisconsin
Wis
Ill
Shannon
Lanark
Mt. Carroll
Savannah
Thompson
Toidl Cessestersiees
Briss & Mans, Lumber
Ft. Eau. Shandon
Dame
Mississippi
Northwestern
Chicago
Western Union
Batemoad
Winnebago Co
Carroll Co
Whiteside Co
Rock Island Co
Wureee Stephenson Co
Ube
Ayeeee Carroll Co
Lgewl
A Whiteside Co
Aeenge Dock Island Co
Sil
General Rosecrans declines Ohio governor nomination
General Rosecrans informs Judge Thurman via despatch that he does not consider himself a citizen of Ohio and resigns his duties. The Ohio State Central Committee must reconvene to decide on a new Democratic nomination as violence erupts at a Mobile outdoor political meeting leaving three Black men dead and several wounded.
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Rosecrans
Ohio
CoLumbus
Thurman
State Central Committee
A. G. Thurman
Mobile
Masonic Lodge Honors Death of Brother A S Atkins
At a meeting of the Masonic Lodges of this city a committee drafted resolutions mourning the death of A S Atkins a 79 year old member. The text praises his Masonry and Christian conduct, offers sympathy to his family, and asks the hall to be draped in mourning for thirty days with the resolutions recorded and a copy sent to the family. Names include E L Cronkrite Jacob Krohn and L L Munn.
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Sth
A. S. Atkins
Otder
A. I
A.M
Freeport Inn
Ana Stanly Atkins
E. L. Cronkrite
Jacob Krohn
L. L. Munn
Illinois law for threshing machine safety enacted in 1869
The General Assembly of Illinois enacted a law requiring owners of threshing machines and related equipment to box or secure each length of tumbling rod and joints while running. Noncompliance bars recovery for damages and relieves liability for services. The act takes effect April 1, 1869.
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General Assembly
Ilinois
Illinois
Treasury Notes Introduce Washington and Columbus One Dollar Bill
The Treasury outlines new one and two dollar notes to circulate by September first. One dollar notes feature Washington with Columbus discovery, replacing Chief Justice Chase. Two dollar notes show Jefferson and the Capitol instead of Franklin. Plates have been engraved. backs printed by National Bank Note Company and American Company, both of New York. Designs for higher denominations not yet decided.
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United States Treasury
Washington
America
Columbus
Chief Justice
Chase
Jefferson
Capitol
Franklin
Treasury Department
National
Bank Note Company
New York
American Company
Honorary scholarships for Illinois counties speakers
Illinois Industrial University acts provide one county scholarship for descendants of soldiers and seamen who served in the Civil War. Trustees offer one free or honorary scholarship to the best qualifying student who enters an industrial study. An unrelated medical advertisement extols Judson Mountain Herb Pills as a cure for bilious disorders.
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United States
Temperance reform calls push for prohibition party at convention
A national temperance circular urges action to organize a Prohibition party in Illinois and across the country. It condemns liquor interests and calls for delegates to Bloomington for a statewide convention aimed at joint political action and church backing. Railroads announce reduced delegate fares to Chicago for the gathering.
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Temperancs Rm A
Chicago
Prohibition Party
Faye Heving
Lega
Hag
Bloomington
Farwell Hall
C. B
Chicago & St. Louis
J. K. van Doorn
J. CO. Stoven
Henry Keep Lifelong Railway Financier Passes Away
The Chicago Republican notes Henry Keep shaped a remarkable rise from rural poverty to a leading railroad financier. He began with odd jobs and Canada scrip, climbing to broker and financier, dying at the head of American railway circles. A testament to overcoming birth obstacles. The Red Stocking Ball Club will show in the 20th or 25th instants.
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Deat
Chicago and North Railway
New York
Astray
Erie ‘Canal
Canada
Chicago Republican
Fragmentary OCR Summary from Local Page
The readable fragments reference political control, rebel activity, rights and governance themes, and names that appear garbled. It mentions a manager, a war or police context, and phrases suggesting unrest or authority actions amid confusion.
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Freeport Journal
Fames S. McCall
Thams
Buckey
Dakota
Ist Ward
Harlem
Jefferson Kent
Uert
Lucius Scowles
D. D. Blanchard
Isaac F. Kleckner
J.J. Piersol
Republican County Convention
Dickey
Ofice of
R. T. Cooper
E. C. Depuy
M. Montelilus
Col. R. V. Ankeny
Cart
WM. J. Reitzell
George Thompson
Gubidet
John P. Seebold
Thomas J. Kaufman
Erin
Hanke
C. F. Taggart
A.a.crary
John Plumer
Es County
Geeseeeper
Emil Nese
Business OF
Carroll County, Ill
San Francisco
Cats
Masonic
the Treasury Notes
Illinois Industrial University
Henry Keep
Ueste Uniforna
Vania
Rarra
Ben Menth
Koerg
Ev Rye
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