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Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1878

Page

7

Eustace and McCoy Named for Lee County Judge Seat

The Sterling Gazette and Polo Press discuss circuit judge candidates John Y Eustace and James McCoy. Editors urge voters to consider McCoy s integrity and independence while noting Eustace has broad backing from Lee county lawyers. The Lee county bar touts Eustace as favored. other counties urged to sign endorsement petitions ahead of the election.

Eustace Leo County W. Kfeaton Gazette Dixon Sterling Gazette Ogle County Democrat Trusdell Illinois Joseph Sears Oregon John Y. Eustace Lee County Qrusdell Lee John J. V’s Polo Press Whiteside Sterling Standard Sgn James McCoy Fulton Judge McCoy McCoy

Sunday school pupils urge a woman to teach

A group of Sunday school scholars pleaded for a female teacher to take charge, hoping a brisker pace and clearer instruction. The call shows their eagerness for different teaching styles and leadership.

Missus

Marriages in this city couple array

Marriages reported include Frank B. Taylor and Christina Newcomer wed at the bride’s home on February 1. James Cox of Prairie Center and Minnie Hardin daughter of Rev F A Hardin wed January 30 at the Sycamore M E Parsonage. Franklin Moore and Rosa C Bender, both of this city, were united January 23 by Rev Julius Buss.

Hoare—Bender Julius Buss Franklin Moore Rosa C. Bender United States Government Printing Office Webster’s G. & C. Merriam Springfield Mass

Deaths: John Harlacher of Cedarville

In Cedarville Illinois on February 1 1878 John Harlacher aged 80 years 9 months and 19 days. Born in Pennsylvania April 12 1797 he was a long time resident and a devoted Lutheran. He leaves many friends who find comfort in his peaceful rest with his Savior after a long life of faith.

Harlacher Cedarville John Harlacher Pennsylvania Lutheran Church

Unclear historical goods list with textiles and lumber items

Fragmentary OCR from a historical catalog or ad listing numerous items. Includes wool, flour, meats, seeds, timber, boards, flooring, shingles, and various bundled goods with scattered quantities and prices. Text is garbled and contains many unreadable fragments.

Chicago Markets Flourish. wheat and pork rise in late trading

The Chicago markets of February 11, 1878 show stronger demand in art and provisions. Wheat advanced to $1.05 for gilt-edged receipts and $1.05 for regular receipts. corn up 5 cents with No 2 at 40 cents. oats quiet at 23-28 cents. rye firm around 61-62 cents. barley steady at 16-16 1/2 cents. Mess pork rose to 1030 cash and 10.25-10.55 seller April. lard at 7.27-7.32 seller March. dressed hogs firm at 4.00-4.30. live hogs in stronger demand at 3.90-4.05 for various weights.

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