Soldier and citizen profile from Carroll County Republican candidate
The Forreston Herald outlines the candidate's Civil War service from February until a leg amputation near Raleigh North Carolina. He rose to Brevet Major for gallantry and later served as Carroll County clerk since 1865. A lifelong Republican voter since 1860 he is praised for zeal industry and honesty while opponents offer no strong criticism.
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Ralegh
Republicart
Jane Sist
Roe
Carroll County
Hawk
Stephen A. Douglas
Forreston Herald
August Encampment of the 3rd Illinois Regiment Preview
The August Encampment of the 3rd Regiment I N G heads to Sycamore Driving Park on August 20–22 with a full regimental drill and reunions. Officers include Col C M Brazee and Lt Col Jasper Vosburg, plus a listed roster of field and staff instructors. Sycamore residents promise ample hospitality and railroad rate relief for participants and visitors.
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C. M. Brazer
3D Reg't
Sycamore
Ilinois
Galena
Lena
Freeport
Polo
Rockford
Elgin
Aurora
Napervillee
Creston
C. M. Brazee
Jasper Vosburg
O. W. Phelps
Zeen
Stocking
J. H. Moore
Q. M
George A. Silsby
Frank Noble
School convention closes with music and brief remarks
Bro Scott gave a short closing address and the convention included well received talks by several superintendents. The unusually warm day made the event uncomfortable, but the speakers covered their subjects well as the choir provided excellent music led by Miss Libbie Keister and Miss Mary Barber at the organ.
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Wm. Anangst
Davis
Sec’y
Walnut Grove
Chas
Kleckner
Fair
Rock Grove
Beaum Chapel
S. S
Secy
P.F. Barber
United Brethren Church
Bro. Scott
Mr. Potter
I. F. Kleckner
Potter
Jesus
Ben. Bowers
Bowers
Rev
Jones
Juda
Pair
Messrs
Scott
Bolent
A Chambers
Ender
P. F. Barber
Prac
Libbie Keister
Mary Barber
F. A. Catn
Major R. M. A. Hawk Named Republican Congressional Candidate
The press praises Major R. M. A. Hawk of Carroll County as a capable Republican nominee for Congress in the Fifth District. The piece urges unity among Ogle Ogle Whiteside Carroll counties to support Hawk at the Freeport convention on August 8, predicting broad voter backing and a timely push for change after forty years.
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Haws
Sth
Congess
Rh. M. A. Hawk
Carroll County
Ogle
Whiteside
Carroll
Jo Davies
Stephenson
Ogle County
R. M. A. Hawk
Congress
Freeport
Major Wawk
Kansas
Topeka
Emporia
Florence
Peabody
Newton
Hutchison
Sterling
Great Bend
Larned
Kinsley
John Wales
Thenearcue Lena, al
L. H. Whitson
East Third St
Davenport
Towa
Denver
A. T
St. F. Ry
Hawks urged to attend caucuses for Republican delegate plan
Urgent call to local caucuses to elect delegates to the county convention. Major Hawk is pitched as next Republican nominee for Congress in Illinois fifth district, praised for service over political polish. Oregon Courier notes Pine Rock backing Hawk against rival. Also ad copy for white meat Mackeral from Burrell Bros.
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Hawk
Congress
Illinois
Oregon Courrier
Pine Rock
Advertised letters and office hours notice
Post office staff list of names including Henry Pratt Moss Capt Geof Rittenhame and Joseph G Smith with schedule details. Hours stated 7 AM to 7 PM daily except Sunday 8 to 9 AM and 12 to 12:80 AM noon half hour, 4 to 5 PM. Holidays 8 to 9 AM and 12 to 12:80 AM. Inquiries must state advertised letter and date.
Wheat and Grain Prices Listed in Market Ledger
A market column lists prices for wheat ear corn shelled corn rye oats old and new barley hay butter hides pelts calf skins wool lime tobacco clover seed timothy seed coal flour and feed meat and poultry items with quantities and unit measures. The row reflects a historical pricing snapshot for commodities and farm products in a regional trade page.
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Blossburg
Chicago Markets Report from July 29 1878
Chicago prices for cash and futures show modest gains in corn oats rye and barley with futures up slightly for August and September. Pork lard hogs beef cattle and flour move modestly on stock levels and demand as buyers focus on packing and shipping grades.
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Chicago
New York
Texas
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Grove
Beam Chapel
Levi Keister
Kane
J. F. Martin
Ile
Wm. Fair
S.S
Potter and Jones
Bolender
Rég
Nathan Lattin
Ogle Co.) Times
R. M.A. Hawk
Burrell Bros
Leater
Week Blackman
W H H Clifford
Mrs. Dutmiller
John Dorsey
Thos Deneke
Wm Etling
Herman Emmeling
TM Frisbie
B F Fenner
Annie Leiberran
Fred
Smith
Atkins
Freeport Market
Smith & Porter
Bagi Aneoures
Eesesa
Eiaong
Eeeeneenomys
United States
Canadas
Whees & Potter, Proprietors
Boston, Mass
Sanford
Catarah
Mraana
J. Penrer
Bate
Tony
Jenson, Bliss & Co
J. O
Syene
J. O. Bosworth &Co
Col. Genlaman
Decker
J. H. Wiggin
Hen. J. &. Wiggin
Dorchester
Mass
Dr. Sanford
Hetail
Canada
EKS & Potter
Boston
Asso
J.B. Taylor
Eva Dumont
St. Louis
Globe-Democrats
Ki. C. Warneer
COAL
Lam
Lacka
Wana
M.V. Brown
Stephenson St
STEAM
Wisconsin
Iowa
Fred M. Mayburn
Prospect Av
Milwaukee
Wis
Jungkunz & Becker
Chicago Street
MT. Carroll Seminary
Carroll Co
Pelton & Pomeroy
Mathusher
AND
Hazelton Bros
Pelton & Pomeroy Organs
State St
Ill
Pattison
Pattison “Victory
Pattison “Advance
Smiths Patent
Stephenson Street
Snyder Bevo
Undertaker’s ‘Goods
Taylor & Haas’ Hearse
D. Hent
Galena Street
Taylor& Hays
Bridge St
Artine Stock
Wewene
William Stine
OLD Dollar Store
Robt. Little
Freeport, Ill
Fi. M
Billiard
Brewster House
Morndog
Enaming
Jas. B. Currier
Park Farm Dairy
Mattings
Brussels
West
Wheeler & Wilson
A Onathan Boyer
THE
Knowlton's Bank
Robey
Knowlton’s
M. B. Loos
J. R. Perkins
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