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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1873
Page
7
A speaker rebukes Senatorial criticisms of Grant and the Republican era. He defends policy actions on treasury money, coinage and bonds, argues against charges about Grant’s habits, highlights party unity, and contrasts Grant with Greeley and Sumner amid ongoing political contention.
A speaker argues against partisan meddling in committee chairmanships and urges Republicans to support Grant and Wilson in the upcoming election. He predicts a large Grant victory, notes many Democrats may back Grant, and votes by Republicans for Greeley would be unlikely. The convention adjourns as Ge Youn gs, chairman, closes remarks.
In Polo a Republican ratification gathering drew strong turnout despite harvest time. Borreston Republicans sent a chartered car. the Polo Cornet Band led a delegation to the Exchange. Speakers included Jas K. Nidsall for Attorney General and General S D Atkins, with H C Burchard canceling a speech but defending Grant. The crowd cheered Grant, Wilson, and the Republican ticket, signaling strong early support for the campaign. Glowing note on Ogle County likely yielding a large Grant majority.
Lena correspondent reports that Republicans dominate the county, with few Greeley supporters and some former Democrats rejoining Republicans. Democratic leaders reject Greeley Brown, with some preferring Jeff Davis. Old Stephenson remains safe for the usual Republican majority despite critics.
Farmers report crops looking fine with rye barley wheat and oats in harvest. A deadly accident occurred when six year old son of German farmer Snider died after being thrown from an untied wagon. Local political clubs form Grant and Wilson group as factions debate candidates ahead of Louisville and Baltimore conventions.
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In Kansas City on July 24 Laura daughter of S M and R S S Hibbard formerly of Pree part the remains were brought to this city for interment.
Post office in Freeport Illinois lists unclaimed letters dated July 29 1872. Names include Samuel Jilison Addie Barker Marian Amy Curtis David Clark and Frank Carroll among others. Advertised letters require claimants to state date of advertising. Office hours listed with daily 6:30 A M to 7:30 P M except Sunday and special holiday adjustments.
Market notes show Lake freights higher flour steady wheat higher No 3 spring at 1.284 cash corn quiet No 2 cash ey isio cash rejected corn 403Za oats steady No 2 27 27c cash rye firmer quiet 60 61o No 2 barley 538 510 cash highwines steady 90a provisions very quiet pork 14.874 cash lard 1o winter 7i¢c summer hogs active then quiet beef cattle shipping and local sales steady 83.50 4,374 fair butchers stock and 5.35 6.43 good shipping ateory.
Best and Morgan offer their whole spring and summer stock of dry goods and millinery at a tremendous price reduction to close out for the season. They state the stock is twenty five thousand dollars too large and must be reduced, promising fearfully low prices to attract buyers with money to spare.
In consequence of the largeness of our stock this season we have gone through every department and picked out job lots of superfluous stock small lots and some not so small. They are marked at temptingly low figures to insure quick lively sales and to provide customers the balance of each season's stock at almost their own prices.
Readable goods sale offers a wide range of fabrics from 18 to 35 cents per yard including Fancy Dress Goods Black Alpaccas and Scotch Plaids. Prices compare to higher values with cuts on Striped Grenadines Melanges and Wash Poplins. First pick is the best among the job lots and imitates Japanese Poplins at 15 to 22 1-2 cents per yard.
This sale offers deep cuts across lawn coverings, textiles, and millinery. Toweling and crashes priced at 8 and 10 cents, table lining at 40 and 45 cents, well below their values, with many items disappearing fast. Best & Morgan announces clearance of all stock including parasols and flowers, promising bargains never to be repeated.
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