Rufus Bennet Hero of Slave Emancipation Tale
A Lindenwood Illinois letter from July 1st recalls Rufus Bennet as a heroic boy who spoke the master’s rule and helped spark a tidal wave against slavery. The narrative blends dramatic schoolyard action with reverent memory of Lucy Bird, Jane, and a chorus of heavenly streets as it honors emancipation and old-time values.
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Rufus Bennet
Lucy Bird
Senate
Jane
Lindenwood
III
Temperance Battle Hymn and Spelling Down The Old Way
A fractured piece mixes a temperance marching hymn with a spelling bee reminiscence. It contrasts reform zeal and loss of old rural charms, referencing a large crowd marching for Temperance and a town spelling match with vivid, nostalgic detail of bygone days. The reader sees social change, pious motive, and rural humor.
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Jane
Phillip
Susan Jane
Dawn on the River Courtship and a Quaker Savior
Dorothy Hicks and Charles Maynard flee for a sunset row in a river village. A sudden storm, a rock ledge, and Ephraim Ford spirit Dorothy to safety. Ephraim refuses marriage, but Dorothy admits love for Charles as the river drama ends with a stern vow and storm cautions.
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Dorothy
Charles
Dorothy Hicks
Broadbrim
Ephraim
New York
Neighbor Hancock
Graycoat
Mphraim Ford
Ephraim Ford
Harper's Weekly
Supreme Court ruling on liquor sales to drunkards case
A Supreme Court decision arising from Macon County addresses the liability of liquor sellers who supply alcohol to a drunk husband after the wife had given notice. The appellee sued in Macon County Justice court seeking damages for selling intoxicants to her husband. The couple live near Decatur on rural land and farm vegetables for the city market.
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Appellant
Calaboose
Appellee
Humphrey
Warren
Supreme Court
Macon County
Cupid's Toe Delivers Love Gossip in Jersey City
In Jersey City gossip swirls around a grocer and a schoolteacher engaged to wed but with a twist. The teacher boasted of a brownstone home and wealth, sparking the grocer’s doubt that love was for money or for him. An old friend, Maj Pendennis, suggests a plan to test the romance.
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Cupid
Jersey City
Maj. Pendennis
D. Plana
Fecon
Gossip and Scandal Highlight School Teacher’s Betrayal
A tale of a schoolteacher named Graceleg who alienates a lover, loses trust, and sparks a public scandal. He loaned money and a silver watch, the betrayed lover’s family seeks action, while neighbors gossip about love, deceit, and revenge.
Ogle County Teachers' Seminary Session at Mt Morris
The 1875 Ogle County Teachers Deity to be held at Rock By Seminary Mt Morris begins August sd and closes Augusta. President Edwards Prof Donherty and S W Wadsworth will instruct. Supt Picto of Chicago and Dr Gregory of Champaign will attend part of the session. Tuition is 3 dollars. boarding options vary. Rooms and meals may be arranged. notify attendance.
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Ogle Co
Rock By Seminary
Mt. Morris
Augusta
Edwards
Donherty
S. W. Wadsworth
Hod A
Picto
Chicago
Gregory
Champaign
Walker
Ibson
Blout
County Board of Supervisor
Memier
Ogle County
Grasshoppers disappear in Baileyville letters from Ill nunc
A July 1 letter from Baileyville Illinois reports grasshoppers have vanished in their area after devastating crops. Farmers replanted amid high prices for corn and vegetables. livestock costs rise. Observations note widespread prior damage across Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri, with hopes grasshoppers will not return and crops be fully restored.
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Editors Journal
St. Joseph
Quine
St. Louis
Kansas
Isas
Nebraska
Wevern
Baileyville
Ill
Colorado climate cited for asthma patients travel advice
The article warns that Colorado air can aid asthma when used seasonally but delaying treatment worsens outcomes. It cautions that abrupt altitude changes are dangerous for delicate invalids and recommends gradual overland travel to acclimate.
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Colorado
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Henry
Hyde
Carlipp
We Loiely
BANKS
First National Bank
United States Depositary
C.B Bidwell
Geo. F. Beronesa
Second National Bank
U.S
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
England
Ireland
Burorr
John H. Addams
L. W. Gurstread
Kingsley & Mills
Dentists
Freeport
Illinois
Stoneman’s Block
Frepp Corer
D. A. Knowlton&stone’ Bank
D. Burrell
T. J. Morton
D. F. Swengel
J. C. Burbank
Munn
van Buren Street
Galen Avenue
Cochran
R. F. Hayes
Staver’s Block
Stephenson Street
Green Ohour
Ars
Esther W. Taylor
Opera House
W. W. Montelius
Scott & Wise
J. A. Bardel
Sciota
Addams
Warren, Lanark
Mr. Carroll
Exchange Street
Kuehner
Freeport II
Insurance
Insurance Agency
WM. Trembor
Fry's Block
Liverpol
London & Globe
Ennsylvania Fire Ins.Co
Insurance Company of ‘North America
Phoenix Ins. Co
Continental Ins
C. M. Shaffer & Co
H. H. Upp
Asher & Shay
Haim
Galena Street
Bangasser
Post-office
S.A. Josel
Lower Stephenson Street
F. Krueger
D. S. Brewster
Wu Gay
GEO. Ruston
Business Garis
Folin Loos
Exchangé Streets
Court House
Cigar Manufactory
John Loos
H. E. Brown
Hettinger's
Lawily Girdle
Columbia
Happy Land
Irm, United, &c
Washington
Firm
United, &c
Ane Marty
Wong Wee
Justin
Linkdy
Lucy
Rufus
Nero
Temperance Battle Hymn
Henry L. Hill
Georgia
Rum
Temperance
Major Jones
Cruil Kent
Pennsylvania
Simon Swift
Kleptomana
Caleb Dun
Leonard Rand
You
Eaton Pikes
New England
Gunn
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