Grant Era Senate Shifts as Vance Elected in North Carolina
The Republican National Convention elevates Zebulon Vance to United States Senator from North Carolina succeeding Merriman. General Logan is noted as the lone Northern Civil War veteran with limited distinction among future senators. many Confederate brigadier generals will sit in the next Senate. Michigan’s Senator Christiancy resigns to Peru. Zeah Chandler likely to fill the vacancy. Congressional Committee concludes Blodgett investigation with mixed Chicago press sentiment. House report forthcoming.
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Zebulon Vance
North Carolina
Mr. Merriman
United States
Logan
Senate
Christiancy
Michigan
Peru
Cresswell
Zeah Chandler
Blodgett
Congressional Committee
U. S. District Court
Chicago
Washington
House of Representatives
Logan Receives Enthusiastic Welcome in Carbondale
Gen Logan made a visit to his birthplace Carbondale last Saturday as locals from 62 households joined in a party atmosphere. A grand reception at Washington is planned around the 20th inst with Willard's Hotel hospitality, the Navy Yard Marine Band providing music, and Col. R. G. Ingersoll delivering the welcome address.
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Logan
Carbondale
Washington
Willard
Marine Band
Navy Yard
Col
R. G. Ingersoll
Judge urged to speed decision in Goodhue case
An editorial argues Judge Eustace should overrule the jury and grant a new trial only if Goodhue lacked a fair chance to prove innocence. It insists the case has been long decided by the jury at Rockford and declares further delay unlikely to be just.
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Goodhue
Eustace
Rockford
Tilden Investigation Links Pelton to Democratic Fund Plot
The Potter committee hears Col Wm Pelton, nephew of his uncle and former DNC secretary, discuss cipher telegrams from the New York Tribune. It is alleged Pelton, Tilden, and the Democratic committee used money to influence Louisiana, South Carolina, and Florida returning boards. Pelton faces confession and possible scapegoat status as exposure unfolds.
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Wm. T. Pelton
Democratic National Committee
Potter Committee
New York
7Rizone
Pelton
Tilden
Democratic Committee
Louisiana
South Carolina
Florida
Democratic Party
Tilden Denies Knowledge as Pelton Claims Involvement
The piece argues Pelton’s charges against Tilden are credible while Tilden asserts ignorance of the scheme. It contrasts his committee testimony with pelton’s claims, suggesting selective truth and predicting lack of public belief in a nephew’s role.
Municipal Reform for City Election and Budget
The piece urges a spring vote to reform city governance by abolishing the Street Commissioner and City Attorney offices or making them appointive. It calls for contracting street work to reliable firms, cutting waste on streets, alleys, and bridges, and replacing overpaid workers with accountable labor to improve lighting and water projects.
Journal Demands Action as Legislature Sits in Session
The editor urges the city to complete tasks or obtain legislative help during the current session. The piece notes payments to two county men to make laws at Springfold and promises further coverage, urging timely action and accountability.
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Springfold
Measles Outbreak Persists In Pecatonica Area
Correspondence from Pecatonica notes measles sweeping the southeast county area with most schools closed as children fall ill. Most cases are mild, two severe illnesses include a death and a recovery. The item also comments on marriages, westward moves, and a shift toward farming as land sales rise in Minnesota.
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Pecatonica
Minnesota
Local Lyceum Debates Highlight Ridott Week
Ridott notes a full house at the district lyceum with debate on freedom vs fame. Speakers included Niles Shirey Cary Cole McIntyre Little and Hershey Felter Eldridge. Next week a joint debate with Freeport Lyceum planned for February 1th preceded by a temperance debate in Babock's Hall. Local ice-houses fill and public sales rise in value.
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Epiron Journal
Lyceum
J. Niles
R. Shirey
H. Cary
W. G. Cole
H. McIntyre
J. K. Little
J. A. Hershey
D. Felter
W. Eldridge
Freeport Lyceum
Babcock’s Hall
Lyceum Program at Lancaster and Pleasant View
From Lancaster and Pleasant View residents report a weekly lyceum at each schoolhouse. Last Wednesday in Lancaster, President Wm Winter led a program with essays by Miss Sadie Mitchell and readings by E Herbert, followed by a debate on whether the pen is mightier than the plow.
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Lyceum
Lancaster
Pleasant View
Wm. Winter
Sadie Mitchell
Ri, Landott
Pythias
William Winter
E. Herbert
M. Muffly
al Brubaker
J. Laible
G. Johnson
Herbert
Madden
C. Yarger
J. Wade
M. Filbert
Mary Brubaker
Next Ser
Church Tax Resolution At Lyceum Meeting
Resolved that all church property should be taxed. Lyceum adjourned to meet at Pleasant View in one week. Vox.
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Sion
Lyceum
Pleasant View
Vox
Winslow Bricks in Widespread Church Row
Winslow residents defend harmony between Presbyterian and Congregational churches rebutting W H M claims. The Presbyterians offered to rent their church at $20 yearly, Congregationalists chose Rodebaugh's Hall at $60. Denies rumors of church rivalry and that any circulars were issued. Notes lime supply exists locally and misunderstandings have faded.
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Eptror Journal
Winslow Bricks
W. EL
Winslow
Rodebaugh
Abner Hayes
Vf. H. M
Cedarville Journal notes local events and antics
Epivor JOURNAL from Cedarville reports the Cedarville Dramatic Club electing officers and planning another entertainment. Church groups led by Revs Pagh and Stump hold fine meetings. Presbyterian Church seeks a new pastor as Rev. Mitchell moves to Wisconsin Bay. Cy Richart seen. western fever rising. whisky beer and cigars consumption quoted with sarcastic humor.
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Cedarville
Epivor
Robin
Cedarville Dramatic Club
Pagh
Stump
Presbyterian Church
Mitchell
Wisconsin
Bay
Irvin
Cy Richart
Ife
Jewell City
Kansas
Circular Letter for Pension Arrears Claims
The Commissioner of Pensions issues a circular to aid pensioners under the 1879 Act. It states no claim agent is needed for arrears claims if pensions were granted before that date. A claimant must file a magistrate witnessed letter to the Commissioner, showing pension certificate and address, with the magistrate signing.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Tilden Denies Buying Votes Before Congress in New York
Samuel J. Tilden testifies before the congressional cipher dispatch inquiry in New York, denying any agreement to purchase votes in South Carolina or Florida, stating he had no knowledge of cipher dispatches, and asserting he never authorized any negotiations. He says he was unaware of corrupt efforts and pledges to protest the people’s rights.
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Tribune
Pelton
Tilden
Grammercy Park
Congressional Committee
New York
Western Associated Press
New Yorks
Samuel J. Tilden
Hunton
South Carolina
Florida
New York Tribune
Col. Pelton
Philadelphia
Ater
Cooper
Baltimore
Returning Board
Marble
Returning Board of
Oregon
Gramercy Park
Col Pelton
Grant
Ottendorfer
United States
Grand wedding tale travels from Nippenose Valley
A long fragment recalls a 63 year old wedding in Nippenose Valley with Rev. Joh M. Grier officiating. The piece describes rustic, chaotic early arrangements using kitchen doors and logs for seating, ending with the groom riding away, noting the region’s isolation and the aged clergyman’s later life.
County Court Discharges Guardianship and Appoints Administrators
The County Court reports approvals including guardian discharge for Franklin Garferich and Jos O Munn heirs, appoints Jacob Schaetzl as administrator of Charles Entorf estate with bond 11000, and appoints appraisers D Kuehner J Coates and F Krueger. It orders sale of rye and declares estates settled or discharged, with various inventories and decrees recorded.
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Elias K. Garferich
Franklin Garferich
Samue Smith
Jos. O. Munn
Munn Heirs
Charle Entorf
Jacob Schaetzr
Darius Kushner
John Coates
Fran Krueger
Chas. Entorf
Charle Steffen
Steffen & Entorf
Darius Kuehner
Franz Krueger
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U.S. Grant
Ridott
Lancaster and
J. A. Bentley
Pensions
Connecticut
Virginia
G Stewart
Daniel Drew
Vanderbilt
Congress
Fiat
Treasury
Washington, D.C
Ke, W
Vitin
Chaka—&c
Nippenosa
Joh M. Grier
Jersey Shore
Nippenos Valley
Mr. Grie
Mr. Grier
Nippenose
Grier
Jarse Shore
M. Grier
County
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