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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1872
Page
7
A private 1872 missive from John A. Dix to ScRowen, Hancock New York, attacks Horace Greeley and the Greeley Grant coalition. Dix argues Greeley is unstable enmeshed with New York plunderers and anti-union factions, cites opposition to Greeley’s policies, and defends Grant’s record as safer for the nation.
Ex Governor Yates and Ex Governor Oglesby schedule campaign talks in multiple towns from August 16 to 29. The piece notes Grant's 287 to 80 electoral victory four years prior, hints at a potential reversal, and lists veterans convention speakers including Garfield Wilson Fairchild Sargent Hawley Averil Averil Woodford Chipman and others.
A note on Democratic misrule and reform claims as Georgia holds a State Convention at Atlanta on August 20 to oppose Greeleyism. The piece mocks Greeley supporters, references Sumner and Grant, and reports the death of composer Dr. Lowell Mason Sr. in Newans New Jersey.
The Stephenson County Teachers' Institute met at Lincoln Avenue School with I F Kleckner and Mr Goodrich guiding recitations in natural sciences under the new school law. Students presented zoology anatomy physiology philosophy botany mathematics phonics with Misses Briggs Sayrue Warner Everwood and others contributing music readings and an apple lesson. The superintendent urged diligent work for advancing popular education.
Local notes reveal a Grant and Wilson Club with 175 members gearing up for a Republican mass meeting in Lena on Saturday August 24 with Gow Oglesby and other speakers. Dem opponents wobble over Greeley Koerner club plans and Gratz Brown questions arise. A Sabbath School Convention at the Presbyterian Church is set for August 18 with sessions in Lena. Reverend D L Tresler leaves for Carthage College after delivering a large farewell sermon praising living waters and his parish’s support.
In Bloomington Illinois August 11 the Sunday School Concert at the Evan gelical Church drew a capacious audience. Rev. D. B. Byers led the program as pastor and chorister with organ accompaniment, and promise of another concert within a month follows strong interest. The Army Worm curbs oats by feeding at night, severing kernel connections. Politics in town are dull with Democrats split over Greeley, and no sun stroke cases reported. The State Teachers Institute opens at Normal tomorrow with strong attendance and top educational talent.
Cronkrite mayor of Freeport Illinois orders a special election to be held September X9 1872 in Freeport for voter consent to renew bonds totaling 15100 due by April 1 1573. Election hours run from sunrise to 6 pm at designated city polling places. City Clerk Malnurn confirms official seal and date August 7 1872.
Public notice announces a special election under Mayor E L Cronkrite in Freeport to be held Tuesday September 3 1872 across four wards at Tremont House Pennsylvania House New York House and the vicinity. Voters must ensure their registration as at regular elections. City Clerk F B Malburn dated August 13 1872.
In this city August 1 1873 of inflammation of the bowels MinhaeLs Goodhue a native of New Hampshire aged 84 years 0 months and 6 days obituary notice records death and age with origin New Hampshire and local city reference.
In the Chicago market report from Aug 12 1872 spring wheat closed at 1.53 for August seller, flour quiet, corn at 424 4 %%c cash, oats 2 sold at 273 28c cash, rye 55c Nos 1 and 2, barley dull. pork at 13.75 cash or seller month, lard steady 80 winter and 8.70 summer, hogs active and steady with prices around 1.30 4.75 to 1.60 4.65, beef cattle strong for top grades.
Best and Morgan announce a sweeping spring and summer sale to clear their dry goods and millinery stock. They claim the whole stock is twenty five thousand dollars too large and prices must be reduced to attract buyers with money to spare.
The store announces a large seasonal stock reduction with pickings from every department. It highlights job lots and smaller lots marked at very low figures to ensure quick sales and to balance each season's stock at near prices.
Bargain sale offers include Fancy Dress Goods from 1 to 35 cents per yard, Black Alpacas at 35 cents, Scotch Plaids at 20 cents, Striped Grenadines at 25 cents, Melanges 20 to 28 cents, and Wash Poplins 15 to 22 1/2 cents. Many items are half or less of their regular worth. First pick is the best.
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