County Board of Supervisors assesses Adams and Waddams issues
The county board reviews assessment practices, clarifying the limits of board power after the annual meeting. It cautions against post meeting adjustments, citing risk to public revenue collection. A committee on assessment and taxes reports on refunds for erroneous taxes and authorizes expenditure for care of an insane person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddamsould
T Ee
Bard
E. Stevens
Niams
James T. Hartsough
Waddams
W. P. Naramore
the Bourg ‘Superviors
W. C. Clark
McEathron
Lena
Cedarville
L. L. . Tour
Mba. Jacon Jaggun
We P
Naramory
Ses& Board
J. Jaeger
Dr. Isley
County Court Proceedings Regular Term 1878
Proceedings from the 90th county court 1878 cover estates guardianships and criminal matters. Judge A Hinds presides with officials including J J Pistaol sheriff and others. numerous estate matters including William Wagner Daniel von and Mara Smallwood guardianship, with orders to approve reports and pay balances. The docket includes sale of real estate to pay debts and a liquor license case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mopar
Jan
County Gourt
A. Hinds
I Gee
Thompson
Clark
J.J. Pistaol
Sherif
Jeremiah
Pattison
John Goodsman
Gad
W. Dowra
Joseph Carey
William Wagner
Sarah Rader
Chuses
Wis. Agney
A. Benet
Cadais
Daniel von
John Hartzell
Manny Cand
Samuel Gandy
Hannah Candy
People
B. W. Merrill
Tippling House
Thomas E. Turner
Singer, Maning&Co
D. Kuehner
BLY, Buckley
E. I. Carey
Abby Jinks
John Henderson
N. B. Snively
Salome Fossler
John Gibler
Samuel Candy
Daecree
Charles B. Brown
F. W. Hance
Charles E. Brown
Thomas Pollock
Butler pushes extra session amid Credit Mobilier row
From Washington February 1 Ben Butler begins agitating for an extra session to reorganize House chairmanships amid Credit Mobilier furor. He brands Credit Mobilier criminals like Garfield Dawes and Kelley as targets to destroy. Maynard’s backers expect March session to aid his Speakership bid. Victims counter that Butler is the real criminal per yesterday’s testimony. Letters from Massachusetts show Dawes’ Senate chances rising. Boutwell allies foresee Ames inquiry delays. Snyder testified paying Wendell $25,000 to speed a report on a road section. Colfax to testify after Ames rests. Poland Committee hearing with Robert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Daves
Boutwell
Colfax
Dakes Ames
Snyder
Union Pacific Road
Gornelins Wendell
Poland
Robert
Colfax Faces Credit Mobilier Allegations Amid Campaign Ties
Hale reaffirmed alibis on non receipt of funds from the Credit Mobilier. Colfax deposits and endorses a $1,000 check to A J Conner, Indianapolis, as chairman of the Indiana Central Republican Committee. Advocates claim money came from campaign funds. The Wilson Credit Mobilier Committee frees Stewart from disclosure under threat of imprisonment if he withholds names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Credit Mobillat
Tewaddhown
Colfax
A. J. Conner
Indianapolis
Indiana Central Republican
Tve
Wilson Credit Mobilier
Stewart
Cold Senate. House quorum fails amid freezing Capitol
Statarrenp Il reports the Senate adjourned with no business due to extreme cold as heating remains incomplete. The House barely mustered a quorum after a winter break, while the Canal and River Improvements panel discusses tolls for a Copperas Creek lock and dam project sixty miles from Henry. Stewart, termed the Lobby’s king, occupies a room at the Capitol, stocked for an extended stay until March 4 when Congress ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statarrenp Il
Senate
Svamarizap
Committee On Canal and
Messrs. Hico and
Utley
Board of Canal Commissioners
Copperas Creek
Henry
Stewart
Vinnie Ream
Capitol
Bristol
Fall River
New York
Boston
Newport
Real Estate Sales in Freeport Rock Grove and Harlem Markets
Real estate activity appears in various townships including Freeport Lena Buckeye Rock Grove and Harlem with numerous parcels traded. Buyers include Geo Haas Fred Myer John Koehler and Wm Laboard among others. prices range from 550 to 18 000. Taylor & Aspinwall advertise abstract books and conveyancing services with faith quote attached.
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Faverort Laxn Orsics
Francia Derodet
Geo. A. Bowes
Roush
Lena
Fred. Myer
Geo. Haas
Joseph Rhodes
Knowlton
Freeport
Wm. Witt
Frederick Myer
Buckeye
Bethany Cutler
Henry Johnson Awne
Ef Aw Ne
Silver Creek
Wm. Shoesmith
James M. Howard
Kent
Wm. F. Preston
Thos Buehler
Harlem
Abram Zimmerman
John Schmidt
Sarah Rust
A. C. Judson
Allen
Helena Beck
Casemer Knechte
John C. Metz
Jacob Latshaw
Dan't Leckington
D. A. Rockey
Rock Grove
Preston
C. N .Bentley
Peter Shippy
Fred
Stabenaw
Wadams
W. M. Raymond
Morgan Vanmeter
Oncco
Christian Akkerman
G. B. Bruns
Florence
West
Taylor & Aspinwall
Record of Marriages and Obituaries in Local Parish
A register of marriages led by Rev. Gao Kilfott Mee and others notes unions including Miss Havin vae Far nyot Lancaster and Mr Jorn ONTAG with Miss HMMA ANDREW from Steppnan County. Also listed is the death of NIK adopted daughter of Godfthought near Ballyville. aged unknown. In Davis dnt Huelater WEBER Win, Ann Lona aged 6th of Rock Kan DInSD. Arvidla Bror-ards of asthma consumption, aged 61 years 9 months and days.
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Gao
Kilfott
Mee
Tab
Rock Grove
Havin Vae faRnyot Lancaster
Baat
Jorn Ontag Ad
Hmma Andrew
Stepnanaon County
Rafao Tia
Davis
Dnt
Pth Huelater
Weber Win
Epra Ann Lona
Rock Kan
Dinsd
Balleyville
TRS
Nik
Godfthought
Eld
Jon
Arvidla
Freeport Markets and Chicago Grain and Meat Prices
A dated 1874 Freeport Markets listing shows Wheat at 1.05 per bushel, Corn 25 cents, Barley 80 cents, and assorted provisions and produce prices. The piece also notes dried apples, hides, wool, lime, and lumber rates corrected weekly, plus a Chicago Market brief from February 3, 1878, with wheat at 1.24-1.25 cash, corn 30-31 cents, oats 25-26 cents, rye 68-69 cents, barley 72 cents, and pork, lard, shoulders, beef, and hog prices for various months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Rerport
Balt Mortyty
Perth
Seveses
Sanford, Bidwell
Manya Ronan
G. Batte
Chicago
Kye
Best & Morgan Dry Goods Sale Opens Hidden Savings
Best and Morgan, a well known dry goods firm west of Chicago, announces a big sale to reduce an excess stock of dress goods silks shawls alpacas and fancy goods including millinery. The notice promises substantial discounts some at cost to attract Cash buyers in this city.
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Best & Morgan
Ita
West
Chicago
Surplus Millinery Goods Offered at Sweeping Reductions
In Fanny and Millinery Goods a surplus stock must be closed out with prices cut in half on Bonnets hats feathers laces embroideries fringes and gimps nubias and gloves. From today special reductions for large wedding orders in Millinery and Dress-Making. Five class manner perfection in execution and distinguished taste highlighted.
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Niowrson
Rainorg
Washington
Springfield
Green & Wright
Borgardy
E. Wimer
L.M. Storey
Court House
Stephenson County
State of
Illinois
A. D
Range
Hargardy
Kndwiton
State of Illinois
A.D
Barros
Empire Reed Mill
Empire Sheller
Empire
Graham
Stephenson Street
WM. Wise
L. F
D. W. Burrell
Tllinots
Tua Atephenaon County
C. G. Cottsxeamn
Ned F. Gunn
Gstman Insurance Company
Fresport
Nikiota
Anid Company
Oscar Taylor
German Insurance, Co
Fuezport
Thumors
Auditor of Public Accounts
Real Fatato
VY. Sikkema
Cpen
Burrell
Geo. Ruston
Ashton
Butter & Egg Depot
Galena Street
Burrell's
Copartnership
Atkina & Gillford
Mutosl Consant
Smith DP
Ate
King
Mabili
Ayitet Atiing
Freaport
Nate Ator
BEST
Morgan Ak
Fim
Saleamei
Ill
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