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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1872
Page
7
The item covers radical extracts and reactions to Horace Greeley’s 1872 Baltimore nomination. It includes criticism from Alabama interests and mentions Democratic rivals, union history, Reconstruction, and calls for loyalty to the Republican cause with mention of key figures like Jefferson Davis and Tweed, plus a provocative acceptance note invoking Dixie and Confederate symbols.
The Cincinnati Timer asserts the Greeley movement began in Cincinnati is a failure. It criticizes the original Liberals Matthews Hoadly Stalle Cox and says the current leaders are treacherous and seek office through Democratic votes. It predicts a strong Republican victory for Grant and Wilson in Hamilton County.
In Aurora Illinois on July 11 Liberal Republicans announce they will not be swallowed by Locofocos and plan to back Grant with leading Democrats supporting his candidacy.
Reports from Baltimore on July 11 describe empty streets and departing trains as the Democratic Convention fails to excite locals. Kentucky delegates mock the platform while rebels in the South hope for renewed influence, and Northern Democrats listen to rebel tunes. Citizens deem the convention a disappointment and urge the party to stage future events elsewhere.
The straightout Democrats met at the Opera House with Bayard named for president of the faction and plans for a Louisville convention on September 3 to nominate a Democratic candidate on a reform platform. Bayard lambasted the compromise coalition and urged resistance to what he called a sale of the party.
A party of Illinois Central President Newell and Senator Allison spoke at Ackley last night praising Grant and the Republican platform. The crowd cheered for Grant and Wilson and for Senator Madison, Wis. July 12. In Mavison local liberals held a ratification meeting but drew weak turnout amid cannons and brass band noise. Democratic lawyers George B. Smith and A. Penney argued against Greeley and Brown. Many Democrats refused to follow party leaders and planned to vote for Grant and Wilson.
Prof Watkins of the Health Retreat Lyons New York has moved to Freeport and taken residence on Webster Street. He operates as an advertising doctor and specializes in chronic diseases. Further details to follow.
A Freeport letter to the editor condemns Times coverage on Greeley and Brown, accusing a Times correspondent of falsifying facts and naming a local brokered influence in politics. The note includes blasts at Democrats, references to Greeleyism, and a push to publish Baltimore Convention principles.
The Freeport Illinois post office lists unclaimed letters as of July 15 1872 including Wm Alston F Pauk Jacskow Curtis KR rF-2 Poet M Irvine Samuel Smith lL M Agent Mitchell W D Witt K NO Nirkirk Lizzle Ward Sarah N B. Inquiries must state the advertised letter and date. Office hours: daily 6 30 AM to 7 30 PM except Sunday 6 00 AM to 9 00 AM on Sundays 12 00 to 12 30 PM holidays 10 00 AM to 12 30 PM and 4 00 to 5 00 PM. Postmaster Smith Atkins.
In Monroe Wisconsin on July 1 a ceremony conducted by Reverend Mr Bushly joined Sir W C RatBROSE and Miss Mary Eliza RuHovus at Freeport.
In this city on the day indicated Mrs Harriet wife of Captain W Hulburt aged 36 died after uniting with the Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia and later helping in the Second Presbyterian Sabbath School She lived for others and her sudden death brought sorrow to family and friends with hope of heavenly reunion.
Mr. Lewis Miller unveils a new stde delivery elay-ra king reaper that throws bundles with driver control. Tested in Ohio and Iowa, it drew praise at Patria shows and won a fifty dollar premium at the Kansas City Industrial Exposition as the best new agricultural invention of the year.
Miller's offers in stock a large supply of Junior and Senior Mowers Junior and Senior Droppers Junior and Senior Statary Tillers with motto 1872 best machine best prices best terms. W G Barnes Co 88 Galena Street. Sweepstakes Threshing Machines with mounted nanny and compensating powers manufactured by Autman Co Canton Ohio.
At Schelisburg Bedford County Penn on Friday July 5 272 Socortr P Frazier aged 82 years 7 months died after a illness of nearly two years. He had lived in the city about ten years and sought Colorado climate for health but returned to Kedford County to visit relatives and never returned. He was active in Masonic circles including Rivergreen Lodge Freeport Chapter Royal Arch Masons and Knights Templar Commandery with resolutions of respect passed by those bodies.
Bargain list shows numerous fabrics with deep cuts including silks at 1.00 and 1.56, dress goods and poplins from 10.00 per piece, delains and alpacas priced around 45 to 85 cents, plus plaids and stripes from various makers. Best & Morgan offers a large stock of dress goods and related fabrics.
Best Morgan lists shawls in multiple styles including single and double paisley stripe ottoman and Shetland patterns. Notes stock is large with varieties in cashmere silk wool and plaid options.
A Victorian catalog listing various fabrics under White Goods with prices ranging from 20 to 45 cents. Items include Stripes from Marseilles and Yosemite, Grass Cloths, White Swiss, French Jacqunets, Percales, Dress Linens, Striped Organies, and Lawn fabrics. Stock noted as too large.
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