Controversy Over Vernon Returns and Anderson Case
A letter from JOHN SHERMAN, STANLEY MATHEWS, J. A. GARFIELD, EUGENE HALE, HARRY WHITE defends General Thomas C. Anderson. They protest the conviction as a mockery of justice and urge restraint to avoid national animosity. The dispatch notes unwavering belief in Anderson’s innocence and seeks public redress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Littlefield
Vernon
Roses
Anderson
T Anderson
Washington, D. C
Thomas C. Anderson
New Orleans
Louisiana
John Sherman
Stanley Mathews
J. A. Garfield
Eugene Hale
Harry White
Land Commissioner Rules Park and Front Lands Public Domain
The land Commissioner decides Dearborn Park and adjacent lake front lands are public and United States property. Valentine scrip holders gain rights, while Talcott survey claims are denied except Brittan Jay Drummond and Keen Band Valentine locations. railway right of way locations and some others sustained. corporation counsel Banfield reports the decision and pending Interior Department appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Ocean
Banfield
Dearborn Park
Lake Front
Randolph and
Washingon Streets
Michigan
Randolph
Jackson Streets
Lake
United States
Valentine ‘Np
Talcott Survey
Illinois Central Railroad
Brittan, Jay & Drummond
Keen
Thomas Band
Valentine
Ly and
Marriages and Obituary Notices From Local Church Records
A collage of marriage notices from Kent and nearby towns, listing brides and grooms including Auman Siler Musser Goedeck Snow Kater Goodrich Clark, and others with their counties and dates, followed by a death notice for C. Winter aged 78, detailing paralysis illness and funeral arrangements in Green County and Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wman—Siler
Eleroy
LW. Burdike
Auman
Anna M. Siler
Kent
Ottumwa
Virginia, Rosenberge
Freeport
Ow-Kafer
John L Snow
Maggie Kater
Monroe
Wis
Uther
G. Drich
Prattet Aekend
I. Yokes
Howard Mather
Green Co
Alice K. Goodrich
Ark—Goodrich
Wace
Theodore J. Glark
Ithello
Cal
Lydia K. Goodrich
Unclaimed Letters List at Freeport Post Office Illinois
A partial list shows names such as Katte Napenham, DY dams Jar Byam, G Bunnell, Beck, Matilda Corkina, Kauten, Leary, JH Miller, Leaver, Robinson, Kl Welch, Westerling, Young, and Elma Haxton. The notice marks a deadline of February 18, 1878, for remaining unclaimed correspondence.
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Freeport
Tlinois
Sik
Ausberger
Katte
F. G. Welch
H. Kruse
Joseph Hensing
J.B. Wright
Halleck Knudson
Geo. Sigen
Rd & Wright
M. Hettinger
John Rudy
Peter W. McMannus
Stephenson
State of
Illinois
Jared Sheetz
F.G. Welch
Davis
J. B. Wright
Rock Run
Cedarville
Harlem
Geo
Ilen
Wright & Lord
Lord & Wright
Peter W. McManus
A. Sheetz
John Hart
Grain Prices and Provisions in Freeport Market 1878
A Freeport market report dated Tuesday February 19 1878 lists grains with prices and assorted provisions. Entries include wheat, corn, oats, hay, butter, potatoes, onions, beans, apples, cabbage, dried peaches, tallow, salt, hides, wool, coal, tobacco, lime, plaster, and various flour and meal products, along with lumber and boards, showing an active trade in multiple staple goods. The document notes quantities and unit measures for each item, reflecting a broad agricultural commerce snapshot.
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Goal
Lam
Seeseeneseveerse
Fomcin Bancssecccessecenee
Aseeneessenavere
Sereseceses
Doevceneneress
Chicago Markets in Feb 18 1878 Breadstuffs Provisions
Weakness dominated the Chicago market as pacific news and British consols dampened demand. Wheat fell and corn and oats declined with varied cash and futures prices. Flour steady, pork, lard, and dressed hogs slid modestly amid ample supplies and steady demand for packing and shipping lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Encoees
Sic
Tbs
Fire loss claim dispute with American Ins Co and Mr Munn
A card from the claimant defends the loss claim against the American Insurance Co and Mr O V Munn. He states arrangements after the fire included selecting three mechanics to estimate damage, with Munn presenting the company draft for the award. He asserts no exaggeration of the loss and denies unfair dealing by the company or Mr Munn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ins. Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. Winter
Yale Evangelical Association
Dulwihy Repello
Kawara Rishell Robinson
Oliver Kl
Welch
Westerling
S Coay Young
Elma J Haxton
Sun Heater Co
Smith
Ostmaster
Freeport Market
Gurnalofficr
Smith & Porter
Sanford
Jatin Snimons
Theo. P. Bogert
Bristol
R.J
Banford
Youro
Barford
Henry Walls
Theo
P. Bogert
Baiarou
Messrs
Weerxs & Porter
Dr. Sanford
Abe
Anadas
Boston
Mase
Collins Jes
Collins
United Sates
Canadas
Weeks & Potter
Mass
Jas. B. Currier
Howe Machine Company
State
Jackson Sts
Howe
D. A. McMillan & CO
Stephenson Street
John Horlacher
Stephenson County
David Jones
the Hatter
Opera House
Ford, Rose & CO
A. W. Ford
Practical Watchmakers
Jorner Stephenson
Chicago Sts
HE. M. Buckerms
Wes
Stephenson St
Freeport, IL
Brewster House
Park Farm
Martie
Geo, W. Oyler
Heriff
Norman Phillips
R. m
J. R. Leigh
Stephenson Co
J. S. Fifield
Stephenson St. Freeport
Ills
German Insurance CO
Freeport, Ill
Total Assets
F. Gund
A. V. Richards & Co
William B. Thomas
A. V. Richards
D. B. Breed
de Raid
B. Breed Eel
J. B. Thomas
Post Office
Geo. M. Waldorf
Barnes
W. F
John Barnes
Rockford, Winnebago
Orcans
Sewin
John Hea
Knowlton’s Bank
E. Dawson
F. W. Brainerd
Jenson Street
Freeport,l
Wathushek
John Efiea
Kansas
Southwest Kansas
Topeka
Emporia
Florence
Peabody
Newton
Hutchison
Sterling
Great Bend
Larned
Kinsley
Hust Third St
Davenport
Iowa
Eddy
ICA
mEliciy
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