Governor Ogiesbys Message praised in state reform note
The Governors Message is praised as a comprehensive accessible state paper. The piece argues for publishing general and local laws in every county paper to improve public knowledge and reduce unjust penalties under a two year legislature. It cites New York Wisconsin and Ohio as models and urges legislative action.
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Ogiesby
Illnois
Ecepensee
New York
Wisconsin
Ohio
Union
Debating Societies for Youth Strengthen Public Life
The article urges organizing debating societies and fathers clubs as a productive use of spare evenings for young men. It cites The New York Evening Post on training public speakers and notes such assemblies build self possession, confidence, oratory, and moral character, urging growth of similar groups in the county.
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Many
Young Tiang
New York Evening Post
Lavfayetts
Washington
Grain shipments by city leading buyers in the past year
The report from John F. Smith Esq outlines 00,15 bushels, while Malburn & Grimes list 47,400 bushels of wheat, 7,210 oats, 4 bushels of corn, and rye data. John K. Brewster Esq reports additional figures totaling HE bushels and seasonal grain metrics.
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John F. Smith Esq
Anany
Temperance fight in Baileyyville marches on with strong division
In Baileyyville the temperance group and local citizens report ongoing clashes with whisky interests. The Sons of Temperance division was installed for the quarter, while business remains dull except for hog trade. Samuel Bailey prospers in livestock and Chicago markets loom. A near-fatal train accident near Pekin ends with a saving by bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baileyvileh
McCall
Baileyyville
Friends of
Temperance
Sons of Temperance
I. B. Bailey
Thomas Shuler
W.P
J. Bigard
W. A
David Vought
J. Diott
Shannon
Lena
Samuel Bailey
Green Mountain
Chicago
Eugene Clover
Springfeld
Custar
Washita
W. H. Edgar
Jacksonville
Jorayyville Stegister
Col. G. P. Smith
Jacksonville Journal
Circuit Court Docket Summary of Criminal Cases
The People vs A Holmes verdict not guilty. Isaac Andrews et al not guilty. Change of venue denied in J Holmes et al. George O Neal et al. piracy guilty. gaming and riot nol pros. robbery jury unable to agree. Many cases listed with pleas, partitions, distributions, or nol pros entries. several judgments by confession and default. Counts include numerous docket strikings, continuances, and injunctions across Winnesheik County cases.
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Circuit Court
People
A. Holmes
Isaac Andrews
J. Holmes
Gottlolb Shearer
James Malarkey
George W. Winter
N. Janson
James Milarkey
John Schuler
George O'Neal
Henry Schmeds
M. A. Cooper
Susan Thompson
Wm. Patton
Jessa Patton
Daniel Tinthaway
Shuman Daughenbaugh
J . Martin Reis
H. Kempster
E. Masteller
C. Masteller
George Patten
H. Knudson
Chapman
S. W.chapman
James Shaw
A. Buck
A. Willson
D. A. Knowlton
HW. Allen
M. M. Allen
Henry Biesemeier
J. Culver
Richard Gould
M. Cahill
J . M. Diller
H. Diller
Berry
C. Taylor
E. Mahoney
Mary Schrock
Jacob Phillips
I’. Zoye
F. Schroeder
John Ellis
Ant
Chenceford R. Barber
Christopher G. Yalbrook
Haynes FE. Baker
Chester IX. Williams
Mahlon McvEnten
Hydraulic and Manufacturing Company
Wh. Reynolds Et
F. A. Dietrick
Pells Manny
Board of Supervisors
L. PT
Elgin
Heitzell Et. al
Winnesheik Ins. Co
R. N. Beeny
A. Bergman
W. Caspers-Schultz
F. Melizell
John Grossman
W. C. Schultz
Appellantta
Yo ‘Wm
Reynold
Very A. Dietsrick
George McGee
J. W. Crain
BR. Barber
C.K. Williamis
Hiram Bright Et
Gerge Daevidson
Winneshells Inc. Co
J. Hoek
Winnesheik Ing. Co
H. Mueller
Charles Strobridge
J. B. Cutler
Winneshells Ing.’ Co
Wm. Snyder
H. C. Burchard
C. F. Noff
A. Thorp
F. Fehly
Schroeder
Henry Baldwin
John Maher
Jacob Schwartz
R. Gould
Joseph Cannady
N. S. Upton
H. E. Starron
J. A. Crain
Mary Work
B. Harman
Moses Burns
A. Froning
J.M. Clark
A. Buffington
M. Webb
B. Hunkemeier
H. Beck
John Nies
F. Alberts
Benj. Schmeltzer
R. M. Milliken
BR. Barber Et. al
C.K. Williams
James H. Sullivan
James C. Sullivan
Fresh Air as a Means of Grace in Church Life
A critique of basements with poor ventilation hindering sermons prayers and singing. The essay argues fresh air is vital to a living gospel and better meetings, urging architects and committees to ensure ample ventilation for health and vitality. It also touches on unrelated items like railroad aid bills and a stray note on sudden births and a buried cow discovery.
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Orsen
Congress
Debate versus discussion in debating societies
The text advocates discarding debate in favor of discussion to pursue truth. It warns that debate fosters falsehoods and partisanship, while discussion encourages argument, analysis, love for truth, and balance. It argues speakers should share convictions and alternate to reveal truth without aiming to outwit opponents.
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Gard
Debating Society
Illinois News Roundup From 1868 Illinois Papers
A mosaic of regional items reports vigor in commerce and population. Mentions Jersey and Pike counties, Rock Island bridge work, Chicago hogs and flour output, and a Rock Island line survey. Also notes deaths, fires, a bridge demolition, charters, a Convention seat, and a whisky of regional events with vivid local color.
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Peorta
Galesburg
Morrigan
Whiteside
Jerssey County
Lllnois
F. M. Smith
Avon
Jersey County
Chicago
Springfield
Rock Island
Pittsfield
Pike County
Mercer County Agricultural Fair
Tyler McMorton
Whiteside County
Horticultural Society
Pe’ Oria
Decatur
Pike County Democrat
Higbee
Geo. Norcross
Presbyterian Church
Carlisle
Penn
State Journal
Shaw’s Point
Macoupin County
Ill
Carlinville
Obituary of Major General Rousseau in Orleans Louisiana
Telegraphic notice reports Major General Rousseau's death in Orleans Louisiana. Born July 4 1818 in Stamford Kentucky he rose from modest origins to lead troops in the Mexican War and Civil War earning national prominence for his staunch Unionism and military commands from Kentucky to Tennessee and Alabama. He later served in Congress and held military and political roles until his death.
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By Vista
Kentucky
Hig
United States
Rousseau
Seville
North Alabama
Mitchel
Brox’ Bragg
Perryville
Geral
Joe
Corinth
Stone River
Tullalo Chickamauga
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Alabama
Iles
Nashville
Kent
Bridges
Johnson
J. B. Grinnell
Rot
House
Sena
Alaska
Ing
New Howe
General Mail
Lost
Chicago
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Pekin
Mchipg
Wey Cra
Toy
Citancery
Josh Billings
Andrew Johnson
The
Illinois Mutual Insurance Company
J. O’conner
Newport News
New Music
Michigan
Lake Superior
Illinois
Rock Island and
Princeton Manufacturing Company
Princeton, Til
Ofate
St. Clair County
Frederick Esper
Yates City
Buda
Peoria and
Rock Island Road
Princeville
Thomas Foley
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Bloomington
H. McDowell
Tower Hill
Shelby County
Monticello
Wim, Dolan
St. Louis
Monmouth Atlas
Peoria Daily Transcript
Peoria Transcript Company
J. H. Mmnery
R D. Farr
118Th Illinois Regiment
Hancock County
John G. Fondy
Fountain Green
Isaac Lacey
John Dunn
Miss Jones
J.T. Jones
Aurora
Lacon
Fred, Roth, Peltz Bros
and Thomas
Terry
Johnson & Co
Galva
New Boston
R. B. Lowe
Upper Alton
Upper
Lower Alton
Wm. A. Hack
Board of Supervise
Donough County 5 Areda
Med
Myo
Lamb ‘& Co
Sprj
John M. Finch
Dallas
McCoy
Harvey Taylor
Seymour
Ind
Stradly
Altona
Auditor's Office
Chicago Republican
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