Frank Blair at Army of the Gulf banquet erupts in political harangue
Frank Blair spoke at an Army of the Gulf banquet last night, railing against former enemies as he praised generals Farragut and Sheridan while invoking Lee and Stonewall Jackson. The crowd hissed with cries of traitor as officers and a reporter noted bitter sentiment and rumors of dissent.
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Frank Blair
Asco
Army of the Gulf
Egan
Farragut
General Blair
Sheridan
Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Blair
Robert A. Haggerty
Mr.b
Captain Montgomery
Navy
Admiral Farragut
Mr. Blair
Elsir
Elsir Isi
Army
The
Gulf
Stamp duties on groceries and cosmetics public notice
The internal revenue for this district warns grocers druggists and dealers of stamp tax obligations under schedule C amended by the 1867 act. Articles include sardines anchovies mustard jams colognes perfumeries and cosmetics whether domestic or imported. Stamps must be affixed and canceled on displayed items and lack of stamps is prima facie evidence of fraud. Penalties of $50 per offence apply, with half to the informer. Licensed exemptions apply to certain canned or preserved foods. other cosmetic items remain taxable. Officers will enforce the law, and dealers are urged to comply at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
United States Revenue
United States
Florida
Indy
Thyme Selygg
Washington
Wren
Desea
Runaway Rhinoceros Haunts Brewster Farm Pond Escape
In a dramatic scene at Star Ridge farm near Brewster's station, Wah Amburgey's rhinoceros escaped his winter den by breaking through a fortified box, charging through fields and fences to the pond. Dogs led by Langworthy pursued, Jack the hound seized the moment and captured the beast by the ear, guiding it back to its traveling den where keepers secured it with ropes and a savory fish reward. The incident startled onlookers and cows alike before the animal was tethered for the summer enclosure.
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Carmel Coursof
Wah Ambureg
Star Ridge
Brewster's Station
United States
Langworthy
Jack
Tippoo Sahib
T“A
Waa
Iowa post offices added to money order list
The post office list adds Adel Algona Bell Plaine Brooklyn Centervill Clermont Farm ington Fontanelle Guttenberg Hampton Monticello Quincy as money order offices starting the 12th. A tangential note mentions the Pacific Railroad length and a courtship in Ohio. Bull Mountain near Romney, N E, is described as volcanic with rumbling noises reported recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Adel
Algona
Bell Plaine
Brooklyn
Centervill
Clermont Farmington
Fontanelle
Guttenberg
Hampton
Monticello
Quincy
Pacific Railroad
Ohio
Bull Mountain
Romney
N. E
Gentleman Robson Handles a Humorous Encounter
A story centers on Robson, a gentleman, as he encounters a driver near a store. Robson exchanges politeness for a tobacco plug and fifteen cents, then receives the change back, leaving Robson's composed face shifting to amused, almost ridiculous, satisfaction at the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlis
Rob Son
Pany Cies
Robson
Young Men's Christian Association of Freeport Report
Minutes reveal devotional exercises, prayer meetings, and reports for the year ending July 7, 1869. Officers elected include President J. Lemon, Vice Presidents Ford and Smallwood, Secretary Wilcoxon, Treasurer Gemmill. The association notes growth and ongoing efforts to sustain daily noon prayers and Sunday sessions amid early challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A
Gemmill
Chas
L. Currier
Young Mens Christian Association of
Freeport
Illinois
Booting
Riley
Read
Best
Foster
Cleveland
McCutchen
Carey
Litin
Wolf
Guiteau
L. F. Burrell
Association
Bloomington
Burrell
Jesus
Christ Jesus
Brethren of Our Young Men's Christian Angerigation
Humorous Navy Baptism Signal in Albemarle Sound
A U S Marine Corps officer recounts a Civil War joke from April 1865 near Adenton North Carolina. A shore message to Captain Macomb about a baptism led to a signal misread. the Shamrock raised flags declaring religious diving on shore at 2 p.m. The Jacksonville temperance effort and a strict sidewalk ordinance are noted with satirical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marine Corps
United’ States
Albemarle Sound
Adenton
North Carolina
Macomb
Drowned Tonawanda man sculpts canal history 1825 tale
Peter Cummings of Tonawanda drowned in the Erie canal aged about seventy. He drove the first team towing a boat after the canal’s completion on October 26, 1825 and sailed the canal for forty four seasons in succession. The item also notes multiple odds and ends from various sources including a rail accident involving children and other assorted anecdotes.
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Peter Cummings
Tonawanda
Porto
Illlinois
Stan
Angigny
Vincent
Collyer
Leavenworth
Stand Up for Jesus: a religious association’s year end exhortation
A meeting summary urges members to prepare for eternity, urge prayer and charity, and praise the Association for aiding the poor during winter. It notes continued relief work for the blind and destitute, calls for greater zeal in the coming year, and closes with the secretary’s report after a song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hariton
Jesus
Rte Brothers
Slatera
Master's Vineyard
Praparéu
T. Dy Wincoxon
Oui
Money Order Offices listed in Illinois
The following money order offices in Illinois began business on Monday July 13 1860 Cerro Gordo Pratt Clinton DeWitt Davis Delevan Dement Station Harvard Lemont Lena Lostant Marseilles Minoak Palestine Pecatonica Princeville Richmond Rogeo Washington Wheaton names and counties include McHenry Stephenson LaSalle LaSalle LaSalle LaSalle LaSalle Winnebago Winnebago Stephenson Tazewell DuPage Cook LaSalle LaSalle LaSalle."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerro Gordo
Pratt County
Clinton
DeWitt County
Davis
Stephenson County
Delevan
Tazewell County
Dement Station
Ogle County
Harvard
McHenry County
Lemont
Cook County
Lena
Lostant
LaSalle County
Marseilles
Minoak
Woodford
Palestine
Crawford County
Pecat
Adam Phillips Recovering After Serious Accident Near Buena Vista
Adam Phillips, residing near Buena Vista in this county, is reported to be recovering well from a serious accident described in last week's Journal. No doubts are entertained about his full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Phillips
Buena Vista
Drewry
Warren Offers $2000 Bonus for New Flour Milling Plant
The town of Warren announces a $2000 bonus to any man or company that builds a steam powered flouring mill for doing custom work. The incentive appears strong and should not go to waste, promising local industry and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Weather Woes Persist Amid Eclipse Forecasts
The day’s update notes no let up in unsettled weather as astronomical events loom. Forecasters warn the clerk of winds and clouds was slow to rise, with tornadoes reported in several regions.
Mt Morris Seminary to Remain Closed Pending Oct Meeting
A correspondent reports Mt Morris Seminary will probably remain closed until December. D Brush was elected president but declined the position, and no appointment can be made before the conference meeting in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Morris Seminary
D. Brush
New Peaches Arrive at Fruit Dealers Front Doors
New peaches made their appearance at the doors of fruit dealers a few days ago and are selling at 1.50 dollars per box.
Corner Stone Laying for Turnverein Hall on Galena
The stone of the new Turnverein Hall on Galena Street will be laid Tuesday July 27 at 2 PM. A procession forms at the Court House with officers, bands, Masonic and other bodies, followed by speeches, music, and the governor stone ceremony. A grand ball at Fry's Hall begins at 8 PM with a $1 admission.
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Turnverein Hall
Galena Street
Carl German
Court House
The
Turnvereins 2d
Union
Odd Fellows
Concordia
Lodge of Hermanngsichne
Seaport Sienger_ band
Fire Department
Citizens 110Th
Turnvereins
Rand
Freeport
Turnsverein
Carl Gerian
Freeport ‘Sengerbund
Ol. TJ. Turner
Enbh
Stephenson County Monument Association Meeting Set
Members of the Executive Committee will meet at General Atkins' office next Tuesday July 28 to open and discuss proposals for the play e work on the Soldiers' Monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Monument Association
General Atkins’ Office
Editor’s Absence Cited In Brief Readers’ Note
The editor explains a weeklong absence to readers and asks for indulgence for the sparse local items this week. The note frames the hiatus and assures continued coverage forthcoming.
General Shaffer at Hot Springs Couriers Visit
General J. Wi Shaffer is thanked for a copy of the Hot Springs Arkansas Courier as he spends a few weeks at the springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wi ‘Shaffer
Hot Springs, Arkansas
the Springs
Parish Exou Mere Excursion With Second M K Churches
An excursion organized by the Pbbath School Exou Mere will visit connected with the Second M. K. Churches of the Rock Island region on Wednesday. Permission obtained for the occasion. plans include government style routes between Rak Ie Dagenhort Lhorhaiss.
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Pbbath
Exou Mere
Rock Island
Tyig
Rak Ie
Dagenhort
Lhorhaiss
Sepsis i Isstre
Lane Theater list notes week ending the 10th
Fragmentary OCR notes from a United States weekly listing. Mentions The Forbaugh's management and a matinee in the afternoon. Indicates general satisfaction but details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the United
Btalen
Construction at the Exchange District Brick Shop
Occupancy at the Exchange ind Galena Streets noted as crews excavate and erect a new brick work on the site. Rainy weather slows progress and workers report minor injuries during Friday and Monday operations amid crowded conditions and cross atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Streets
D. Keuber
Young Man Sought For Surveying Knowledge Opportunity
A notice seeks a young man who can discuss Mathers world and has practical surveying interest. Applicants may learn opportunity by applying at C T Dunham's office in Maynard's block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathers
Aplant, C. T
Dunham
County
Maynard's Block
For the week ending July nineteenth finals
For the period ending July nineteenth the Freeport group including Joan Mesars Neff and Babcock drogg apothecaries and Stephenson street port are listed with finals in this week’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Joan Mesars
Neff
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup and Tonics Advised Cure Claim
An advertisement extols Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup Seaweed Tonic and Mandrake Pills as a universal cure for Consumption and Liver Complaint. It claims these medicines cleanse the stomach and liver, improve digestion, and make blood, leading to weight gain and lung healing. It cites Dr J H Schenck of Philadelphia and notes prices and availability in drugstores.
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J. H
Philadelphia
Schendk
Koon
Schenck
Dr. Schenck
Mike
Nandini Pitts
Schencis
Mery
Gohenen
Drogalsts
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