Board rules on equalization and tax assessment limits
County board notes incorrect equalization of Waddams taxes and states it has no power to amend assessments after the July meeting. Proposes hearing and adjusting grievances via the visiting committee and approves refunds for erroneous taxes. Mention of county court actions and various estate matters ensue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadiams
E. Stevens
Waeragas
Waddams
James L. Hartsough
W. P. Naramore
Board of Superviors
W. C. Clark
Stephen H. McHathron
Jared Sheetz
Cedarville
L. L. Munn
Jacos Jagerr
W. P. Naramoro
J. Jaeger
T. Buckley
Geo
Tooursos
Butler pushes for extra session amid Credit Mobilier fighting
Washington reports Ben Butler urges an extra session to push House seat reforms tied to the Credit Mobilier scandal. He targets Crime Mobilier figures like Garfield Dawes and Kiley, while Maynard allies weigh Speakership chances amid ongoing hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtoy
Ben Butler
Credit Mobilier
Garfield
Dawes
Kiley
Maynard
Mitch
Credit Mobilier Vicims
Yester
Butler
Frm
Massachusetts
Boutwell
Colfax
Jakes Ames
Snyder
Union Pacific Road
Cornelius Wendell
Poland
Emioat
Robert
Congress in Session as Cold Affects House Work
The Senate adjourned without action due to extreme cold in Springfield. The House had few members present amid near freezing temps, while a committee debated tolls for a Copperas Creek lock and dam project. Stewart, known lobby figure, occupies a room formerly used by Vinnie Ream at the Capitol. He is expected to remain until March 4 when Congress ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halo
Credit Mobilier
Colfax
A. H. Conher
Indianapolis
Indiana Central Republican Committee
Wilson Credit Mobilier
Stewart
Sertwartenoill
Senate
Searvarizwp
Ill
Committee On Canal and River Improvements
Measra
Hico
Utley
Board of Canal Commissioners
Copperas Creek
Henry
Vinnie Ream
Capitol
Bristol
Fall River
New York
Boston
Newport
Real Estate Sales Highlight Extensive Local Transfers
Jan 81 1878 notice shows numerous farm and city property transfers in Lena Freeport Harlem and Rock Grove. Major deals include Jerodet to Bowes Lot 7 8 Block 1 Roush addition and Babcock to Washburn 200 acres Florence with prices ranging from 550 to 18800 dollars. Taylor and Aspinwall advertise as county abstracts experts with land office services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fareroat Laxparrier
Francis Jerodet
Geo. A. Bowes
Lota
Roush
Lena
Fred, Myer
Geo. Haag
Buckeye
R. Gladfelter
Fred. Tilke Port
C.H. Rosenstiel
Joseph Rhodesey
Knowlton
Freesport
Wm. Witt
Frederick Myer
Law
Bethany Cutler
Henry Johnson
Silver Creek
Wm. Shoesmith
James M. Howard
Kent
F. Preston
Thos Buchler
Harlem
Abram Zimmerman
John Schmidt
Sarah Rust
A. O. Judson
Alten
Helena Beek
Casemer Knechted
Freeport
John C. Metz
Jacob Latshaw
Dan
Leckington
Rockey
Rock Grove
Preston
Bentley
Peter Shippy
Fred
Stabenaw
Wadams
W. M. Raymond
Morgan Vanmeter
Oneco
Christian Akkerman
G. B. Brunan
Ridott
Benj
Stabler
Lawrence Andrus
Rock Stun
Bickford
L. V. Menna Jets
Guiteau
Anson A. Babcock
James Washburn
Florence
West
Taylor & Aspinwall
Married and market notes from 1878 issue
Notice of marriages in Rock Grove and Tantantor plus trio of local nuptials in Stephenson County. Also lists prices and commodities for meat, dairy, produce, and lumber with weekly hardgoods and dry goods rates. Latest market report shows flour scarce, wheat at 1.24 to 1.25, corn 0.80, oats 0.25, rye 0.68 to 0.84, barley 0.72, high wines 0.714, dressed hogs 4.50 to 5, pork 12.25 to 12.75, lard 7.80, and beef cattle 6.60 to 8.05 per cwt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peltaeach
Aktig
Perth
iClover
Timothy
Perpol
Graham
Sanford, Bidwell & Common Boards
Battena
Whiwawo
Curcango
Mornay
Best & Morgan Dry Goods Sale At Cost
The Best & Morgan firm offers their entire dry goods stock for sale at greatly reduced prices. Millinery and fancy goods included, many items below cost as they liquidate surplus stock to turn it into money. Purchases recently exceeded eighty five thousand dollars, now needing rapid reduction to meet cash needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best & Morgan
Thomand Dollaby
Ita Departmente
Chicago
Surplus Fancy and Millinery Stock Ends in Large Reductions
A local shop cuts prices across its Fancy and Millinery Goods, slashing Bonnets hats ostrich and vulture feathers laces embroideries fringes and gloves by half. Special reductions offered for large welding orders in Millinery and Dress Making, highlighting first class workmanship and originality.
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Pomeroy
Maniac
Hinds
Gee, Thompson
J. Pieraol
Orhlah
Pattiton Va
John Goagsman
G. W. Dawns
Joseph Carey
William Waghe
Sarah Rader
Enawer
Agney
A. Boner
Fey
Daniel Coon
John Hartzell
Hanny Candy
Samuel Candy
Hannah Candy
B. W. Merrill
Tippling House
Thomas E. Turner
Singer, Manings Co
D. Kuehner
B.T. Buckley
K. I. Carey
Abby Jinks
John Henderson
N. B. Stively
Salome Fogler
Gaid
Guardia
John’ Gibler
Charles K. Brown
F. W. Hance
Charles 5. Brown
Costa
Thomas Polock
Guardian
Sronysy
Parrar
Fron
Washington
Springfeld
Hiltot
Jas. Askry
Roc! Grove
Harrie Yarger
Tantantor Aiso
Tha Sama
Jon Ontague
Misa
Emmha Ardrew
Stephenson County
Linota
Ain Davia
Jan
Huelater
Ann Loxa
Rook Itun
Balloyville
Jew Xn
Godttay Vought
Folu
Thie City
Arvinga
Freeport Journal
Il Ae
Woo
Arene
Auc
Green & Wright
Borgardy
E. Wimner
J. M. Storey
Fregport
State of
Illinois
Range Beastith P
Nameort Borgardy
N' Knowlton
Mreaport
Seation
K. Winer
Stepheniyon
Minis
Kreeport
Banton
Empire Feed Mill
Empire Sheller
Siva
Cathwour
Stephenson Street
Wm, Wise & GO
L. F
D. W. Burrell’s
Idling
O. O. Connatann
German Insurance Company
Milneis
Osean Taylon
German Insurance. Co
Auditor of Public Accounts
U.S
Eames Real Ratate
Cnetee
Digente
Burrell
Geo. Ruston
Ashton
Butter & Hgg
Galena Street
Iblyr
Burrell’s
Copartnership
Atking & Guilford
Smith D. Aeking
J.B. Quilford
Freaport
Trobe
Vind
Wbeeport, Ill
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