Local Republican Committee Meets at Court House
A Republican Central Committee meeting was held at the Court House on Saturday with little public interest. It adjourned to meet again Friday, July 11, at the same hour and place. An auction notice lists goods and household items for sale Saturdays at 9 a.m. from No. 120 Stephenson St. Capt. Fe. P. Wanton of Freeport marries Miss Junta A. Mynurnp of Amboy on the 26th at Amboy.
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Republican Central Codhty Committee
Court Homie
Lee County Democrat Aimed as Campaign Organ
The Dixon Telegraph notes a plan to expand political influence by starting a new paper in Dixon called the Lee County Democrat. Giles of the Threeport Bulletin is visiting to set up the paper, intended as the Democratic organ for the upcoming campaign.
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Dixon Telegraph
Qustion
Telegraph
Giles
Thereeport Bulletin
Lee County
Great Feat Claim Of Cutting 32 1/2 Acres In A Day
Mr John Montolius presented a sworn statement by credible witnesses claiming Robert Stone of Fulton Rovck County Wisconsin cut thirty two and a half acres of grain in one day using a Clow Reaper with one team of horses. He reportedly wagers ten thousand dollars that forty acres can be cut in a day with the same machine. A full statement of the circumstances is promised next week for reader interest.
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John Montolius
Robert Stone
Fulton
Rovck County
Wis
Baileyville Observes Grand Army Way Flower Day
In Baileyville the G A R observed the 80th day of May by decorating graves at Scott's Cemetery. A procession from the hall proceeded to the cemetery where about ten soldiers were interred, wreaths and flowers added before returning to the hall.
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Baileyville
Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
United States
G. A. TL Oat
C. C. Shuler Esq
J. C. Kean
Scott's Cemetery
A Model Office Shines in J A Crain's Plymouth Block
A town feature praises lawyer J A Crain for a model office in Plymouth block. The description highlights neat, organized rooms, a complete law blank collection printed for his own use, extensive bookcases with over a thousand volumes, and a private consultation sanctum for storing valuable documents. The piece invites locals to visit and view his literary treasures.
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Dickens
Sergeant Burfus
Tule
J. A. Crain
Plymouth
Mr. Craim
Private meeting notice for Plymouth Block group
Informal invitation states a private meeting Friday evening at Plymouth Block and welcomes all wishing to join. It asks attendees to please attend and notes the event is by invitation or private gathering.
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Plymouth Block
Woman Struck by Hose bystanders say injuries minor
A woman crossing Galena Street near Exchange Street was knocked down by a torn hose and carried into a nearby drug store. Bystanders say her injuries are not serious.
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Galena Street
Exchange
Rhodes & Bro Meat and Fish Market Steaks and Fish Offered
The finest steer from Stephenson County will be served in steaks or roasting pieces at Rhodes and Bro at Stephenson Street. The best lake fish this season is also available there. The Freeport Sovilal Turnvereins ball at Fry's Hall drew a large crowd with superb music by the Freeport Band. organizers hope for more balls this season.
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Stephenson Co
Rhodes & Bro
Stephenson Street
Freeport Sovilal Turnvereins
Fry's Hall
Freeport
City Directory canvass now complete. firms urged to verify data
Public notice reminds residents and business owners to report changes or incorrect entries for the new City Directory. Visit the office this week to provide updated residence and business information and improve accuracy.
Local man A Frank dies by self destruction on Pecatonica River
The 55 year old man formerly kept a saloon on Galena Street near Adams Street jumped into the Pecatonica River between 2 and 3 am Tuesday. He left a wife and two children and had recent heavy drinking and prior suicide attempts. Domestic troubles are believed to be the cause. The body was recovered below the Stephenson Street bridge Tuesday morning. Mack of Skiff and Gaylord’s minstrel troupe reports their act visits Thursday and Friday, praising the troupe as superior. Willie Gaylord as Little All Right is highlighted and the audience is urged to attend.
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A. Frank
Galena Street
Adams Street
Pecatonica
Stephenson Street
Mack
Skiff & Gaylords Minstrel
Gaylord
Willie Gaylord
Little All Right
Prescription care and a new drug store
When ill, choose proper doctors and pure remedies, yet errors in compounding ruin efforts. Readers are advised to call on Messrs Treat Steeling at the new Drug Store opposite the Court House for carefully compounded prescriptions and the best medicines.
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Court House
Local insurance firm launches confidently in town
We spotlight a new insurance company recently organized and now fully in operation. Its officers are respected local men, whose standing assures reliability. The company offers attractive life insurance terms, inviting residents to compare with foreign firms and consider supporting the home business.
Rail Accidents Disrupt Western Union Trains Near Lanark
A Westbound through freight derailed near Lanark spilling lumber cars with minimal damage. An axle failure west of Lanark Mt Carroll caused two following cars to plunge into a ditch. Debris cleared overnight to allow the passenger train to run on schedule. No lives reported lost at Hind. incidents seen as fortunate.
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Western Union Road
Lanark
Mt. Carroll
Chicago
Northwestern Road
Hind
Sunday School Convention Proposed for County event
At a June 1 1868 meeting in the First Presbyterian Church lecture room friends of Sunday Schools approved holding a County Sunday School Convention on the 24th and 25th of June if arrangements permit A committee from each city Sunday School will meet on Monday to prepare The event may be attended by D T Moody of Chicago and possibly Mr Eggleston A general meeting is planned next Monday at 7 p m to hear committee reports All Sunday Schools in the city are urged to send representations Mo Swanzey and L F Burrrell serve as secretaries Co 8 8 Convention
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First Presbyterian Church
Friends of Sunday Schools
D. Ty Moody Esq
Chicago
Eggleston
Sand Place
Work Friends
MO. Swanzey
L. F. Burrrell
Sec’y. Co
Grand Masonic Celebration Planned in Freeport
The Knights of Freeport announce a grand celebration for St John Day on June 24 with a dress parade open air oration by P G M A M D of Dubuque editor of Evergreen, possibly a basket picnic Masonic exercises and banquet. Invitations will go to Sir Knights of Dubuque Racine Beloit Rockford Rock Island Davenport and others. The committee promises a premier local Masonic event.
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Knights of
Freeport
Guilbert
Dubuque
Iowa
Evergreen
Nation's choice seen as vice presidency precedent
The Chicago Journal notes the National Republican Convention favors Grant and Colfax, arguing the nation returns to the old pattern of the Vice President as second choice. It cites Washington and Adams as models and predicts November acceptance, while detailing a Rochester hay scam and a 100 mile race in Boston between Edward Weston and George Topley with a $6,000 prize.
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Chicago Journal
George Washington
John Adams
United States
Eople
National Union Republican Convention
Voice of
Grant
Colfax
Edward” Weston
George Topley
Boston
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