Foreign affairs and European unrest in mid June
Reports from Paris note resignations of Favre as Foreign Affairs Minister and Valentine as Seine Prefect submitted to the Government. The Duke d Aumale declines a banquet favored by Orleans partisans. Paris fills with returnees as indemnification is set for owners of Paris houses destroyed in fighting. Marshal McMahon declines to run for Assembly. In London the Tories oppose the Washington Treaty. Clerkenwell Communists protest extradition in Hyde Park. Harvest prospects in France and Prussia look poor. eastern Europe may yield well. Persia faces famine with cannibalism reported in one district. A Bombay dispatch notes 80 lives lost when a vessel bound for Kotasi foundered near Lucknow. The Emperor and Empress of Brazil arrive at Tagua after quarantine at Lazaretto. Rio Janeiro Regent given full powers during the Emperor’s absence. Senator Jackurles named Brazilian Minister of War. Brazil proposes emancipation of crown slaves. convict slaves to gain freedom after seven years. owners to be indemnified. bill faces opposition.
Vast array of 19th century world events and incidents
A foundering vessel in East India waters with eighty drowned, famine in Persia, child killings in a district, discouraging harvest prospects in France and Prussia, but expected grain yields in eastern Europe. Paris draws crowds back. passport rules for Americans visiting France. Brazilian Emperor and Empress in Portugal. Regent governs Brazil. Washington reports ratification of the Washington treaty with Tory opposition possible. London hails strong Tory resistance. Harvest labor demand in Central and Southern Illinois. Missouri River bridge contract awarded to Detroit Bridge Work Company for 710000 dollars. Russian Kanr Alexander leaves Berlin. President eyeing August Pacific coast trip with Senator Nye. possible Salt Lake City, Nevada, California, Portland. California primaries favor Booth for Governor and Haight for Democrats. both against railroad subsidies. Paris press predicts Bonapartist push. Prince Imperial to be candidate. London reports Queen to ratify treaty, debate likely not division. Young Russian Grand Duke Alexia to visit Sept 1. fleet to New York. New York citizens to host royal reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific Coast
Senator Nye
Salt Lake City
Nevada
California
Portland Oregon
Revenue Cutter
London
Disraeli
Lord Northcote
Alexia
New York
Sheridan interview in Staats Zeitung stirs reader reaction
Translation of an alleged interview with Lieutenant General P. H. Sheridan discusses German leaders and soldiers, notes on Gravelotte and Sedan battles, and asserts his statements were misrepresented. He praises William II and Bismarck, denies quotes about Frederick Charles, and comments on German discipline and wartime actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Sheridan
United States Army
Hingis Staats Zeitung
William
Bat Tb
Staats Zeitung
General Sheridan
Sheridan
Gravelotte
Sedan
Crown Prince
Prince Frederick Charles
Frederick Charles
Metz
Emperor William
Graveiotte
Bismark
Tie
Europe
Secretary Boutwell
Boutwell
Paris
Bateilies
Franc-Tireure
Paria
General Rodman a Pioneer of Rock Island Arsenal
General Rodman long served as commandant of Rock Island arsenal from 1865. Born 1816 in Salem Indiana he shaped arsenals nationwide and invented key ordnance technology including the Rodman gun and a pressure piston. He died after a lengthy illness with family at his side, leaving a large estate and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
General Rodman
Rock Island Arsenal
Thomas J. Redman
Salem
Indiana
United States Military Academy
Weat Point
Allegheny Arsenal
Pennsylvania
Richmond
Boston
Bomford
Fort Pitt
Pittsburg
Mexico
Rodman
Camargo
Point Isabell
Tron Mountain
Pilot Knob
Baton Rouge Arsenal
Watertown Arsenal
Mass
United States Ordnance Department
Ordnance
England
Martha Black
Walter B. Rodman
M. ©. Cadwallader
New Albany
Drowning of Freddie Arthur Aged Eleven At Pecatonica River
Freddie Arthur eleven year old son of John Arthur foreman at North Western Railroad machine shops in this city drowned while bathing with other boys in the Pecatonica river on Tuesday evening last week. Supposed to have been a cramp. Body found near the ox bow on Thursday. We extend sympathy to his bereaved parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Arthur
John Arthur
Northwestern Railroad Machine Shops
Pecatonica
Ox-Bow
Great Preparations For Firemen's Tournament In September
Preparations are underway in this city for the Firemen's Tournament scheduled in September. Many fire departments have signified their intention to attend, and the event is expected to be the largest of its kind in the northwest. Full details will be provided in a future issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Drowning of Henry Andres at Rock Run
Henry Andres, about 20, working for William Kramer, went with two boys to Davis old saw mill pool at Rock Run to bathe. Unable to swim, he entered a deep hole and drowned before aid arrived. Dr. Snyder of Rock City futilely attempted resuscitation. A coroner’s inquest by Justice Stewart determined the facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Andres
William Kramer
Rock Run
Davis
Snyder
Rock City
Justice Stewart
Son of Mr Heller fatally injured in Sabbath gun accident
A son of Mr Heller, a batter on Stephenson 8t, met a sad accident while returning in a skiff. Reaching for a gun discharged it, sending the full charge into his arm. He was taken home after heavy bleeding, with fears that amputation may be required. Boys must handle firearms with care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heller
Stephenson
Hotels in Freeport Defend Local Hospitality
The Freeport Bulletin rebukes a Journal communication that claimed no hotels here were fit to stop at. It argues Freeport has well kept, moderately priced hotels with clean rooms and good fare. The piece notes plans for new or expanded hotels by Mr. Zartman and Mr. Kerch, expressing hope for improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Freeport
Chicago
Zartman
Blue Front Wallpaper at Cost Sale by A. F. Bron
A. F. Bron announces a spring stock liquidation of wallpaper at cost. The message urges buyers to take advantage of the closing sale at the Blue Front location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Broan
Child suffers leg fracture in Dakota home incident
Mrs. Butterfield's child fell from a second story staircase fracturing the thigh between knee and hip. Dr. Bobb set the limb and the child was reported doing well. Nearby news notes Peter Lattig's Chicago dry goods trip and return with a wife in tow. Church services and communions are reported across M FE and Lutheran and Reformed congregations with pastors Crewa Miller and Long. A warning about traveling peddlers and contractors followed, urging readers to refuse offers and avoid scams. Cedarville butcher supplied fresh beefsteak. Mr. Butygher advised to call again.
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Co. W. Butterfield
Bobb
Peter Lattig
Chicago
M.fe
Crewa
Freeport
Burr
Cedarville
Butygher
Kro
Noted residents host visit and career move in Illinois
Former Freeport residents now in Fort Scott guests of Col Sam Dysart of Franklin Grove, Lee County. They toast Col Dysart's cider then discuss Col Thomas J Turner leaving Stephenson County for Chicago to join Turner Brawley and Turner. Turner, a long standing senior lawyer here, leaves many friends wishing him success in the new firm and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonr John-Ar’ Ona
Freeport
Ft. Soobt
Kahsad
Humpatian
Lisq
Sam, Dysart
Hranklin ‘Grove
Lee County
W.L. Bebee
Col. Dysart
Durham
Mr. Bebee
Stephenson County
Thomas J. Turner
Chicago
F. W
Brawley
Msg
T. Edward Turner
Turner, Brawley
Sabbath School Convention at Loran Township Church
The Sabbath School Convention for Loran township met June 11 at Evangelical Lutheran Church with strong turnout from parents and children. Hiram Goodrich chaired, J M DeVore led as secretary, reports showed prosperity with Yellow Creek 40 scholars and 12 conversions, Babb's 40 scholars 10 conversions, Prairie 70 scholars 12 teachers 6 officers. Afternoon sessions discussed duties of parents and teachers, with five minute talks, closing with prayer and benediction.
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Loran
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Hiram Goodrich
J. M. DeVore
Yellow Creek
Babb’s
Prairie School
Bros. Pease
Bros. Peck
Smallwood
Winters
Pesse
Scott
Bro. van Eman
Bro. Stevens
Bro. Scott
Elected Attorneys by Stephenson County Through 1871
A historical roll lists Stephenson County attorneys admitted to practice, naming residents at admission years from 1838 to 1871. The schedule covers multiple names per year including Purinton, Wells, Sweet, Turner, Mixter, Gurnsey, Goodhue, Turney, Brawley, Hinds, Betts, Bright, Clark, Taylor, Culver, Ordway, Shaffer, Enos, Bronson, Buck, Peters, Berry, Green, Marble, Atkins, Burchart, Baird, Williams, Crouse, Munn, Tyron, Meacham, Barton, Bailey, Seem, Crain, Hunt, Douglass Brown, Hunter, Ingalls, Daniels, Cochran, Hyde, Hent, Wagner, Hemenway, Hewitt, Ormsbee, Mitchell, Sheetz, Barnum, Prouty, Neff, Sawyer, Aspinwall, Herron, Green, McNett, Payne, North, Prouty, Fry, Agney, Nune, Dodds, Blodgett, Williams.
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Illinois
Stephenson County
Benjamin Stephhenson
Supreme Court
George Purinton
Joseph B. Wells
Martin P. Sweet
Thomas J.turner
George Mixter
Daniel G. Gurnsey
Thomas F. Goodhue
James F. Turney
Francis W. Brawley
Andrew Hinds
Charles Betts
Hiram Bright
Charles A. Clark
Oscar Taylor
Amos T. Culver
George Ordway
Phillip C. Shaffer
Robert K. Enos
G. Bronson
Edmund Buck
John Peters
Charles G, Berry
Abraham T, Green
Daniel FE. Marble
Smith D, Atkins
Horatio O
Burchard
Thomas O
Baird
Clay Williams
William T. Crouse
Loyal L. Munn
Johny W. Tyron
Urban D. Meacham
Edward P. Barton
Joseph M. Bailey
David Seem
J. A. Crain
Hamilton B. Hunt
James Douglass Brown
James M. Hunter
Frederick Oo Ingalls
Joel A. Daniels
James 8S
Cochran
Henry C, Hyde
Reuben W. Hent
Carl C. Wagner
Hiram C. Hemenway
Thomas J. Hewitt
Talcott Ormsbee
James A. Mitchell
Haniel A. Sheetz
Henry M. Barnum
Wiliam C. Dove
Christopher C. Shuler
John B. Scroggs
Hiram 8. Jones
James N. Prouty
Jared M. Snyder
James I Neff
Isaiah C. Sawyer
Sterne F. Aspinwall
Joseph Herron
Charles T. Green
William McNett
R. Payne
PATTISON CULTIVATORS PRAISED AS BEST FOR DURABILITY
They are described as the best seen by all, with hardened cast steel center shovels and adjustable shields. Features include detachable handles, a slip joint to prevent breakage, movable bucks on hounds ends, a hinge coupling, a wrought iron axle spindle, chambered hubs, and cast washers to keep dust out. The cultivators are marketed as strong and economical.
Hard steel center shovels praised by steady maker
For simplicity and quality the maker notes two years of production with hardened cast steel iron center shovels. Over 1500 sold and in use in Stephenson Jo Daviess Carroll and Ogie counties with perfect satisfaction and no exceptions reported.
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Stephenson
Jo Daviess
Carroll and
Ogie
Fanning Mill Ad From Chicago Board of Trade
A sturdy grain separator for grading grain with side spout, designed to quickly attach or detach. Described as made of the best material, well finished, with no superior performance in separating oats from wheat given the stated capacity.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Patent lever hand corn bheller and wagons notice
A patent lever hand corn bheller promises shells fast and clean the cob leaving the produce ready for mill or market. Pattison's two horse wagons are built from first quality seasoned lumber with the best workmanship and finish. delivery will not be complete until August.
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Pattison
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Froreign News
Pantie
Favre
Valentine
Seine
Duke D' Aumale
House of
H’ Mation
Marshal McMahon
Assembly
Clerkenwell
Hyde Park
France
Prussia
Teheran
Persia
Buipwrece
Bombay
Kurrachee
Kotasi
Lockput
Brazil
Lisson
The
Tagua
Lisbon
Lazaretto
Rio Janeiro
Jackuarlies
East India
Portugal
Missouri River
St. Joseph
Detroit Bridge Work Company
Canr
Alexander
Russia
Berlin
Booth
Haight
Journal of Paris
Prince Imperial
Prince Napoleon
Lock Astairs
Phil Knecht
D. Zimmerman
TI. Stanton
Chas, Berry
A. McCavinon
B. R. Frisbie
Barker
Geo
W. Ray
Peter Wolf
D. W. C. Mallory
R. Wise
M. Montelius
J. Ryan
Hotels
Dakota
Sabbath School Convention
Millinery
Valenciennes
Laon
C. C. Wilson
Jere Pattison, Prop’r
Manny
Stover
Reif
Mle Feith
Jo Avness
BenResyort
Merch
J. BR. Perkens
Bath Tuba
Stephenson Street
J. Pe Pareing
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