Boel Attains and a Patchwork of 19th Century News
A collage of brief items notes a political meeting, a Baltimore funeral, travel by J W Cornelius and wife, warnings about cholera pills, Gen Hurlburt’s campaign start in Rockford, and hot dusty weather. It mentions Fourth of July celebrations in Polo, Forreston, Lena, and Pittsburg, a Pittsburg tailor seeking help, James Gordon Bennett’s fortune bequest, a tree seed from Napoleon’s grave, aimless weather praise, leap year musings, rising NYC deaths, and a stamp tax law starting September 1. It ends with church beautification, a jokey line about eating strawberries versus kissing, and a mother’s blunt honeymoon question.
Sunday School Concert at 1st NM E Church
The Sunday School Concert at the First Methodist Episcopal Church drew large attendance and the quarterly collections reached 80 dollars. An upcoming sociable at the First M E Church residence of Mr Thompson Wilcoxon is announced for Wednesday evening. A Bloomington political meeting with Gov Oglesby and other speakers is planned for next Saturday. R T Haslam of the First National Bank recently returned from a northwest pleasure trip including St Paul. The paper notes various ads and real estate sections, mentions lawn care, and references a reunion of the army of the Tennessee in Madison Wisconsin on the Fourth. Prof Geo W Dean of Racine College has accepted a call to pastor at Ion Church and will conduct services next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NM. E. Church
M. E
Thompson Wilcoxon
R. T. Haslam
First National Bank
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Northwest
Geo. W. Dean
Racine College
Ion (Episcopal) Church
Frank Sallada Visits On The Fourth In Chicago
Frank Sallada, salesman for John 8. Emmett of Chicago, attended on the Fourth. He appears robust and hearty, a steady, industrious young man who takes a deep interest in his employer’s business. He does not wear a white hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sallada
John 8
Emmett
Chicago
Frank
Freeport City Council Acts on New Liquor Law
An adjourned council meeting discussed enforcing the new temperance law. A resolution to close all noncompliant saloons was ruled out of order, while another called for notifying licensees to file bonds or have licenses revoked by July 15, 1872. The Mayors casting vote gave passage, and the council adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronkrite
Ohair
Ald
Oyler
Freeport
Perkins
Yeas
Grant
McCoy
Lichtenberger
Gatliff
Oyder
Proposal to Sell Stephenson County Poor Farm Receives Attention
The Stephenson County Board of Supervisors discussed selling the Poor Farm to avoid idle capital and ongoing costs. Keeping eight to ten acres with buildings for a garden, the rest could fetch about twelve thousand dollars, while the property now yields around five hundred dollars rent and incurs taxes and expenses. The newspapers note the plan as plausible but do not declare a position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Stephenson County
Sunday School Convention in Cedarville 1872
Sunday School in Buckeye July 8 1872 reports the annual convention held at the Evangelical Church in Cedarville. Hon J H Addams chaired with F Clingman as secretary. Activities included reports from eight to nine town schools, abroad attendees Winslow Best Turneur Diffenpaugh Montelius St John and Prof Rassweiler. Annie Trockman taught an infant class, praised for engaging teaching. J Moley praised and gently critiqued, with the superintendent jokingly supporting such critiques. Music by Mr Barber’s choir praised as excellent. overall viewed as a successful gathering with attendees leaving encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croarville
Stephenson Co
Tll
Evangelical Church
Cedarville
J. H. Addams
F. Clingman
W. G. Barber
J. S. Best
Annie Trockman
Christ
Barber
F. Crinuuan
Farmer’s boy can do work of ten men with new machines
A remark notes that modern machinery invented in the last two decades allows a farmer’s boy to perform tasks that once required ten men. The statement highlights progress in agricultural labor efficiency and the impact of mechanization on farming outputs.
Public branding and bold competition drive business success
The adage warns that keeping your name and business in view ensures success. A bold claim of not fearing competition and seeking business is presented as a winning strategy, urging public visibility and confidence as keys to triumph.
Sunday School Convention Report for Waddams Town 1872
The Sunday School Convention for the Town of Waddams convened June 80 1872 at 10 a.m. with John Boynton elected Chairman and S S Train Secretary. Reports from Wadams Center Richland Center Pleasant Hill and St James unions noted attendance and library books, discussions covered teaching methods and class attention, and a collection of $3.43 funded expenses. The next convention was planned for Boynton’s grave with Boynton elected president and S S Train treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boynton
S.S. Train
Lemon
Freeport
Waddams Center
Childrens Friend
Wm. Holmes
Amity Sunday School
Richland Center Sunday School
James C
Strahan
John Marquart
Pleasant Hill
James Coxen
St. James Union Sunday School
Chas, Graves
Samuel Fair
James
Shankle
Wm. Dively
R. Furry
Mr. Boynton
Town
S. S. Train
Bloom
Eels
Flansburg
Hall
Haines
Lena's Fourth of July Celebration Draws Thousands
Amid pleasant, cool start the Lena town Fourth of July event drew 7000 to 10000 people from Freeport and surrounding areas. The Guards, Knights of St. Patrick, and Goddess of Liberty parade along Schuyler Street featured the Orang-Outangs, a large rag carpet banner, and a lively band. Hon. E. S. Taylor of Evanston delivered the oration. The day passed peacefully with no disturbances and strong public enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
the Grove
Taylor
Evanston, Ill
Lena
Darwin
Lena Band
Freeport Guards
America
Ford
Corner stone laid for First Lutheran Church at Davis
On Sunday July 14 the corner stone of the First Lutheran Church now under construction at Davis will be laid. Services begin Saturday July 13 at the M E Church with an English sermon and continue Sunday morning with English and German sermons followed by the corner stone ceremony. Evening services also planned. Rev Lilly of Dixon and Rev Bloom of Orangeville will assist. Neighboring clergymen are invited.
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Davis
M. E
Lilly
Dixon
Bloom
Orangeville
Jordan Road to Fortune Seen as Difficult Trek
A modern riff on the saying that Jordan is a hard road to travel notes that progress along the famed path beside the sparkling river of Palestine faces varied hidden obstacles and challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Palestine
Widow’s Two Children Spark Tossed Marital Pressure
A woman faced urging from friends to marry a widower arguing his two beautiful children. She replied that children are like toothpicks, you want your own.
County Court Proceedings 1872 Estate Reports and Guardians
Proceedings of the County Court for the week ending June 29 1872 Hon Andrew Hinds Judge. Reports of administrators approved orders to pay into court distribute when paid in. Guardians: Orlando B Bidwell for minor heirs of J W Shaffer. John Cronoble estate decree to sell real estate to pay debts. Adam Acker estate executor report approved. Joshua Bomgarden guardian of Sarah C Bomgarden. Reports to be approved and inventories filed. Thos J Kaufman guardian of minor heirs of Jas Allen. J S Gates appointed guardian of Fred J Davenport. Bond 3300. George Tnoueson County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hinds
Salome Fossler
Orlando B. Bidwell
J. W. Shaffer
John Cronoble
Adam Acker
Joshua Bomgarden
Sarah C. Bomgarden
Thos. J. Kaufman
Jas. Allen
J. S. Gates
Fred J. Davenport
Gerorce Tnoueson
Pullman Palace Car Office Opens in New York
The Pullman Palace Car Company has fitted a superb new office at the southwest corner of Broadway and Reade streets, opposite Stewart's store. George M. Gray, Esq., General Agent for New York City, heads the office which serves passengers and excursion parties desiring passage to any part of the Union. Cars may be chartered by the day, attached to any train, and stops can be made at will. The cars promise travel comforts and refined amenities, with attentive service for individuals or groups traveling to California or elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman Palace Car Company
New York
Broadway
Reade Streets
A. I. Stewart
George M. Gray
New York City
Gray
California
M. George M. Cray
Sololt Collage Commencement Program at Belott College
The Belott College commencement events begin Sunday afternoon with a Baccalaureate sermon by President Chapin and a missionary society address by Rev C H Richards of Madison. Monday includes class candidate exams and prize declamation. Tuesday marks the college’s 26th anniversary with brief papers by trustees faculty and alumni, followed by an alumni oration by Hon C W Buckly and a Hendrickson poem. Wednesday features the graduating class exercises with a master's oration by J D Eaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sololt
Belott College
Pres. Chapin
Missionary Society
C. H. Richarda
of. Madison
C. W. Buckly
M. C
Hendrickson
J. D. Eaton
Laborer’s Creed Echoes Shakespearean Wisdom
A reflective line echoes Shakespeare’s shepherd urging unity and personal contentment. The speaker promotes earning honestly, owing nothing to others, and rejoicing in others' happiness, envisioning a world of shared goodwill.
Wisconsin lumbermen forecast fifty million logs in streams
Wisconsin lumbermen predict not less than 50,000,000 feet of logs lodge in smaller streams this season, a factor likely to sustain lumber prices. The Warren Sentinel reports Andrew Simmons plans to plant 160,000 tobacco plants this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Warren Sentinel
Andrew Simmons
Visit to Freeport Reveals Local Grace and Politics
A visiting group toured Freeport County Seat of Stephenson County Isl., hosted by Gates and Burton of the Brewster House. They met Hon. H. C. Burchard and noted his Washington duties and strong record. Giles of the Bulletin faced anxiety after a Oneco Democrat halted his paper over Greeley support. a new Court House impresses locals as a civic triumph. Freeport population around 9,000, Beloit far ahead in manufacturing per Beloit Campaign Journal.
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Freeport
Stephenson County
Isls
Gates & Burton
Brewster House
H. C. Burchard
Washington
Mr. B
Giles
The
Bulletin
Oneco
Horace Greeley
Democratic Party
Greeley
Court House
Beloit
Beloit Campaign Journal
Annual Bible Meetings in Stephen son County 1872 schedule
Countywide religious gatherings listed by locale with dates in June through September 1872. Sites include Ridott in AB Church Rock Run Ger Ev Church Oneco Cedarville Buena Vista Dakota Rock Grove Harlem Waddams Winslow West Point Lena Kent Jefferson Loran Morence Silver Creek and a county meeting on Sabbath Sept 20. C Foster is the county agent.
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Ridott
Brick
A. B
Rock Run
Epleyanna
Rock City
Davis
Evangelical
Rock Grove
Reformed
School House
Unity Church
Waddams Center
Winslow
Presbyterian Church
West Point
Pres
Lena
Luth
Miller's
Kent
A, B
Jefferson
Loran Village
Loran
Morence
van Brocklin
Silver Creek
C. Foster
Sumner Poised to Astonish Country Against Grant
A commentator suggests Charles Sumner plans a new onslaught on General Grant but cautions virulent attacks won’t work. Sumner’s ammunition is said to be exhausted as he contemplates a bold approach, possibly involving candor and truth with the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sumner
Gen. Grant
Mattoon Commercial names Grant and Wilson in claimed Greeley Republican issue
The Mattoon Commercial is identified as a Greeley Republican paper and prints the names Grant and Wilson, reflecting the claim in its issue. The item centers on alleged political affiliation and candidate reference without broader context or additional details.
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Mattoon
Greeley
Grant
Wilson
Nation Opinion on Greeley and Grant Split
The Nation argues Greeley fails as reformer and unites Republican North behind Democrats, warning of copperhead leanings. It urges Republicans to vote for Grant if the Democratic Convention backs old politics, suggesting re election will avoid broad office redistribution or financial upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nation
Greeley
Cincinnati
The
Weather Bureau
Republican Party
Baltimore
Grant
Melle
Washingto
Koerner Gubernatorial Bid Seen Weak in St Clair County
In a critique from Tas Belleville Advocate the candidate Mr. Koerner is portrayed as weak in St Clair County. Historical voting shows Koerner trailing in 1842 1852 and again in statewide races with low margins. The piece questions his ability to rally support for the East St Louis Metrop Police bill and questions his prospects in the public-defense stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas
Belleville
Ill
Koerner
St. Clair County
Penn
Thompson
Matteson
Don
Morrison
Illinois
St. Ola County
Koern
Webb
Clair County
Col. Thomas
Congress
Col
Cane
Lansing
Smith
Gov. Koerner
Sc Didate
Seduction charge against married minister shocks Shabbona
In Shabbona Illinois a Methodist minister B G Ribble is accused of seducing four young sisters, the oldest not yet 17. The parents notified authorities with a warrant for arrest, but Ribble reportedly fled toward another county while arrests were prepared. He reportedly sold a buggy and silverware before leaving, and is married with two children. Local authorities pursue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shabbona
Ill
B. G. Ribble
Ribble
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Boel
Mr. J. W. Cornelius
Gen. Hurlburt
Rockford
Polo
Forreston
Pittsburg
James Gordon Bennett
Raleigh, N. C
Napoleon
St. Helena
Boston
Bloomington
Polk
Dinwiddie
Army of the Tennessee
Madison, Wis
West
Forreston Thompson
Council Proceedings
NAW Liquor Law
Buckeye
Waddams
Scott
Smallwood
Pease
Heth
Helsby
Joan Boynton
Trary
County Court Proceedings
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