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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1873
Page
7
General Dixon writes from Westampton on July 27 1872 supporting Ulysses S Grant for President and criticizing Horace Greeley. He argues Greeley’s extreme views and weak financial policies threaten the nation, while praising Grants restraint and wartime leadership.
Ex Governor Yates will speak in Freeport on Thursday evening August 15. Ex Governor Oglesby will speak in Rockford on Friday August 23 and at Lena on Saturday 24. He then visits Mt Carroll on Monday 26 Forreston Tuesday 27 Dixon Wednesday 28 and Morrison Thursday 29.
The article notes Grant's 287 to 80 electoral victory four years ago and predicts a heavier majority for him in November if local and national trends hold. It cites North Carolina flipping to a Republican lead, talks of a Cleveland style reform, and lists Veterans' Convention speakers in Pittsburg. It also mentions Georgia Democrats calling a state convention at Atlanta on August 20 to oppose Greeleyism.
The Chicago Journal notes Charles Sumner should refrain from speculation about President Grant and his loyalty. Sumner cannot confirm or deny the claims, while the paper emphasizes fidelity as the issue at hand.
Louisville report notes party lines being dropped in Eastern States and North Carolina with little success. Stanley’s Livingstone finding gains belief and Greeleyites turn to peanuts for comfort in North Carolina. Dr Lowell Mason Sr noted composer dies at eighty one in Neware New Jersey on August 12.
Teachers of Stephenson county gathered at the Lincoln Avenue School in this city for a program aligned with the new school law. J F Kleckner led, with Mrs Kleckner and others from Pecatonica, presenting recitations in natural science and phonics, plus readings, music, and an essay by Miss Herwood of Galena.
A 175 member Grant and Wilson Club has formed in Lena with plans for a Republican mass meeting on Saturday August 24 featuring Gow Oglesby and other speakers. Democracy and Liberals lag, while Greeley Koerner club efforts begin amid questions about Craiz Brown. A Sunday school convention and Rev. Tresler departure to Carthage College are noted.
The Evan gelical Church in Brookville hosts a Sunday School Concert conducted by Rev. D. B. Byers who also served as chorister and organist. The event fills the church and prompts plans for another concert within a month. Army worm pests threaten oats. they move in large regiments and sever kernel connections. Politics in town are dull with Democrats split over Greeley and party factions. No sunstroke cases reported locally.
Bioominator Illinois August 11 The annual State Teachers Institute begins at Normal tomorrow with large attendance as the state’s best educational talent is secured for the event.
Mayor L Cronkrite of Freeport Illinois orders a special election for September 2 1872 to obtain voter consent to renew bonds due by April 1 1873 totaling 15100 dollars. Elections held 6 am to 6 pm at city polling places. City Clerk F B Malburn attests the order signed August 7 1872.
Public notice announces a special election per Mayor Cronkrite to be held Tuesday September 3 1872 in all four wards at Tremont House Pennsylvania House New York House. Voters must register as at regular elections. City Clerk MALBURN reports August 13 1872.
In this city, August 1 1872, of inflammation of the bowels. MuNITABLE GOODHUE, a native of New Hampshire, aged 84 years, x months and 6 days. Freeport Markets. Freeport Journal Office, Tuesday, Aug 13 1872.
Commercial report from Chicago market shows spring wheat at 1.53 seller August while flour stays quiet. Corn prices fluctuate with No 2 at 424%4 42%%c cash and 42) 4214c seller August. Oats ease with No 2 at 2733 28c cash. rye and barley softer or steady. Hog sales mixed around 1.80 to 4.75 for fair to extra prime. beef cattle active for top grades with Texan steers at 2.0 to 7.0 for prime shipping beeves.
Best and Morgam offer their entire Spring and Summer stock in a general clearance. The store claims the reduction is the greatest sacrifice in prices ever attempted, with twenty five thousand dollars of stock to be reduced to attract moneyed buyers.
Due to a large stock at this season the store has air ed out job lots and marked them at temptingly low figures. The sale aims to clear balance of this season's stock at near their own prices and quicken sales.
Local merchants advertise yards of Fancy Dregs Goods from 15 to 35 cents and various fabrics including Black Alpaccas 35 cents per yard and Scotch Plaids at 20 cents. Other items include Striped Grenadines 25 cents and Melanges at 20 to 25 cents with high value noted. First pick touted as best.
This sale features dramatic price cuts on printed lawns, jass cloths, seersuckers, towels, crash, and table linens. Millinery including bonnets hats flowers and feathers are deeply discounted with a full stock clearance planned, parasols included, as the store warns it may never carry these items over.
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