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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1880
Page
2
Announcement to Republicans of Stephenson County declaring candidacy for Sheriff subject to the Republican County Convention.
The Journal postpones this week by one day to publish the convention outcome. It has long claimed Grant as first choice but endorses the nominee. Now celebrate as the campaign concludes with a call to interest beyond business.
Statements praising Ulysses S. Grant as the heroic, honored leader continue to circulate despite him never seeking office. The public lauds his legacy as a noble American across ceremonial events and memorials.
A call for Republicans to end infighting and unite in a concerted effort against democracy. The speaker urges collective action, portraying the opposing side as a common adversary and emphasizing solidarity and focus on shared goals.
Roscoe Conkling John A Logan and 304 devoted followers stood by them during the six days and nights of the Chicago convention in a brave and honorable display. Their steadfast conduct forms a record worthy of pride.
A warm endorsement portrays General Garfield as a great hearted jovial candidate with splendid civil and military record. It argues he would be a splendid candidate and an excellent President.
All Grant men are good Republicans and must admit the many are wiser than the few. The convention acted with wisdom in nominating Garfelin Wurrah for the convention and the nominee.
The fight for the nomination ends with a notable defeat for the revered hero of Appomatox yet his loyal followers stood firm. The Convention's action defeats him, but he remains the choice of a countrywide Republican majority. The anti Grant effort concludes, and the party unites to elect the nominee.
The State Journal criticizes Carl Schurz for abandoning the Republicans over a presidential nomination. It says his defection will hardly affect the party’s success and condemns him as a chronic political renegade and a firebrand in American politics.
After a six day session the Republican National Convention nominates Gen. James A. Garfield of Ohio on the 36th ballot with Grant and Blaine strong but defeated. The Journal previews a full report and Garfield biography, noting his war record and congressional service while predicting his election.
The Indianapolis Journal recalls 1860 conventions and the emergence of Abraham Lincoln. It contrasts Lincoln’s unlikely rise with Seward and Bates, noting doubts about a western story teller becoming president and the era’s political expectations. It highlights perceptions of Lincoln’s grooming versus Seward’s diplomacy.
The Chicago Express praises General Logan despite political disagreement. It lauds his wartime service, rapid rise to major general, and key role in Nashville. The piece defends his grammar and speech, calling him strong and able, worthy of credit despite press attacks.
YANKTON D T June 6 1880 The Journal editor reports Dakota Territory rich and beautiful with good crop prospects grasshoppers gone and mines yielding wealth. Stock growing rises as farming expands and Missouri River trade booms with steamboats between here and mining regions. Nellie Peck arrival from Fort Benton brings people hides buffalo horses and other goods. Republicans in Chicago are active in political maneuvering.
A letter from G. favors Grant for nomination, praises Yankton as a growing city, and laments the Illinois Central’s lack of extension here. It notes emigrants favor this route, mentions E. W. Jordan of Sioux City as Dakota Southern agent, and cites C. J. Reitzell as a popular lumber dealer planning to move his family. It invites western settlement with cheap lands and urges prospective settlers to inspect the country first.
May 2 evening the M. E. Church ladies in Dakota with Mrs Keever Freeport organized a Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. First meeting May 6 at parsonage set monthly meetings for the first Saturday each month. June 5 at Mr F Clump's four miles from Dakota. 17 members 12 visitors total 27. Prayer and tea followed.
The Republican National Convention of 1880 is hailed as the greatest political meeting in this nation’s history. Delegates, soldiers, statesmen, and citizens from diverse backgrounds unite in common purpose, agreeing to honor the convention’s decision and pursue national unity. The piece envisions the party marching to victory, planting freedom across the land and seas.
Barnum's show this year declares greater size and expense with renewed novelty. It opened at the American Institute with a full house and a lineup including Captain Constantenus the tattooed Greek Col Goshen the Palestine man Queen Mab the midget two Zulus in a war dance and feats by Mons Dockrill with trained stallions. The article notes high patronage and strong applause for the acts as the tour continues.
Mile Leorlé and Mme Hert Neyggard perform a graceful four horse tandem and Miss Emma Lake’s parlor routine win applause. Doves, oxen, and four Dockrill stallions dazzle the crowd as Zazel astonishes with a wire act from London. Tickets and seats sold at Sanborn's Book Store ahead of the 9 am grand procession.
P T Barnum declares his Greatest Show on Earth superior to all competitors noting vast, varied, and instructive exhibitions with a museum of living giants dwarfs Zulus and curiosities. He touts waterproof tents and day exhibitions as best value and invites attendance. Albany May 17 1830.
The article profiles Dr. R. V. Pierce of Buffalo and London operations forming the World’s Dispensary Medical Association. It notes the vast business, the Minnesota style remedies, the People's Common Sense Medical Adviser, a 1 000 page domestic medicine volume, and Pierce’s service as State Senator and U.S. Congressman.
For twelve years my wife suffered neuralgia in the head and endured terrible pains. A bottle of St Jacobs Oil cured her, he writes from Youngstown Ohio, saying he would have paid any doctor for the same relief and urges others to value the medicine.
Dantel A. Marquet advertises a new tobacco shop two doors south of the Post Office offering a diverse line of cigars and fine cut tobacco under the Farwell’s brand names including Pontoons Delumo Key West Kangaroo Etna Florence Harbor Light and Harbor Light. The notice highlights the shop as the finest fine cut tobacco and invites customers to visit.
Grain buyers SMITH & PORTER report activity in Freeport with J A ORAIN, attorney listed. Freeport Market Journal Office notes June market details.
City to vote on June 28 1880 whether to allow borrowing Forty Five Thousand Dollars to redeem outstanding orders drawing ten percent interest and issue bonds not exceeding seven percent. Polls open eight a m to seven p m in the ward under judges from the last municipal election. City Clerk HC Hutcheson. Freeport Illinois May 24 1880.
If you want your watch or clock put in order or want to buy a new watch or clock or jewelry of any kind it will pay you to call on Geo. P. Rose Jr 0100 Stephenson Street New Front Eagle Store.
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