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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1879

Page

2

Special Election Noticed for Freeport Ward One Alderman

Pursuant to the mayor's proclamation a special election will be held in Freeport Illinois First Ward at Tremont House on Monday December 15 1879 to fill the unexpired term of Augustus T Irvin who has moved away Polls open at eight in the morning and close at seven in the evening Freeport US December 3 1879 Wo Tremper City Clerk

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Special City Election in Freeport Ward One

An order by Mayor Cronkrite calls a special election in Freeport Illinois First Ward at Tremont House on December 15 1879 from 8 am to 7 pm to fill the unexpired term of Alderman Augustus T Irvin. The notice is signed with city seals and attestations. The second part laments the diphtheria toll on children and offers consoling religious reflections.

Journal Office Moves to Basement of New Post Office

The Journal Office is now in the basement of the new Post Office with entrance on Van Buren Street opposite the Court House.

Journal van Buren St Court House Post Office van Burer St

Special Election For First Ward Alderman Next Monday

A special election will be held next Monday to fill the vacancy for Alderman of the First Ward. Voters must be registered and bring proper identification to polling places. The outcome will determine representation for the ward in city council sessions.

Be Sure and Vote for Alderman of the First Ward

The notice urges voting for the First Ward alderman next Monday. It also reports the President sent to the Senate for confirmation the name of Hon. Alfred M. Jones as Collector of Internal Revenue for this District, predicting his confirmation and noting confidence in his efficiency.

Senate Alfred M. Jones

Republicans in Congress Reject Tayes Message on Greenbacks

Foreshadowed by the Journal, the Republican caucus in Congress decides to largely leave the finances alone, ignoring the President Tayes recommendation to retire greenbacks as unwise.

Congress Tayes

First Ward Republicans urged to vote for Alderman

Voters in the First Ward are urged to go to the polls next Monday and cast a vote for Alderman as part of a local political push. The message emphasizes party alignment and the upcoming election day.

State Gubernatorial Nominations From Local Papers

The Freeport Journal nominates General J G Smith our present State Treasurer for Governor Kendall County Record nominates the Lieutenant Governor for Governor and Bureau County Republican names Senator Dement of Lee County for Secretary of Inter Chicago Journal The Breepod Journal argues it's time this end of the state furnished a Governor after years of supplying the majorities that choose Governors

Freeport Journal J.G. Smith Kendall County Record Bureau County Republica Dement Lee County Inter—Chicago Journal Breepod Journal

Alderman First Ward Special Election Notice

A reminder that a special election for Alderman of the First Ward will be held next Monday. Voters are urged to review polling locations and bring appropriate identification as required by local election rules.

Special election set by mayor after Alderman Teyin moves to Iowa

The mayor calls a special election for next Monday to elect a successor. A Republican caucus is scheduled for Friday evening to nominate a candidate, though the identity is undecided. The paper urges a fair vote and a strong turnout to elect a good, reliable man for the ward.

Teyin Iowa

Basement of the New Post Office Entrance on Van Buren St

A brief item notes a basement level access at the new post office with an entrance facing Van Buren Street. The scant fragment confirms location rather than broader details or events.

A Harvest Metaphor at Father Stibgen's Funeral

Presiding Elder Byers spoke at Father Stibgen’s Salem Church funeral last week, contrasting mortal mystery with a Bible based view that life is a preparation state. He likened death to ripe grain awaiting the reaper, noting Stibgen endured thirteen years of suffering with faith and acceptance, awaiting the “last hour” as a welcome release.

Byers Father Stibgen Salem Church Job Earth St. Paul Sorod Livingston County Dr. Payson

Thanksgiving Sermon in Freeport Ill 1879

A sermon preached at the Baptist Church in Freeport Illinois on Thanksgiving Day 1879 reflects on national blessings. It lauds agricultural abundance, industrial growth, and education while urging gratitude, religious liberty, and temperance, and warns against dishonesty crime and social evils.

Baptist Church Freeport, Ill

Lectures by Prof Richi Described as Valuable

Lectures by Prof Richi are billed as worthwhile and edifying. They are presented by a noted scientist of the day, emphasizing substantial content over cost.

Richi

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