Bank and auction notices from 19th century ad pages
Advertisement page itemizing First National Bank quarterly report and publication notices, a chancery notice, stock of goods and lands for sale, bu siness names including J R Perkins Co and D Mushler, Second National Bank quarterly statement, Sackngs Sales, and trustees sale of pumps and carriages with machinery and tile products listed by multiple firms.
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First National Bank
Wim, Polk
Burrell
J. R. Perkins & Co
Second National Bank
John St. Hayes
Sackng
A.W. Hall
D. Mushler
Illinois to elect six more Congress members at large
The text predicts six additional Illinois members of Congress at large at the next fall election, increasing the total from fourteen to twenty after the new census. It notes the forthcoming state convention and remarks on the novelty of so many Illinois gentlemen seeking seats in the American Congress in a single year.
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Thinois
Congress
Logan
Illinois
American Congress
Government’s Indian policy blamed for cycles of war
The writer laments ongoing conflicts on the Plains as June grass boosts Indian pony pasturage and government-fed tribes resume war with settlers. Trains require guards, pioneer cabins sit vacant, and the cycle repeats until Indians are confined to reservations and compelled to cattle raising and plowing, not war.
Rise of Justice Department as a full Cabinet post
The Attorney Generalship becomes a Cabinet rank with a new Department of Justice. Like the War and State departments, law matters will be centralized under the Law Department, promising substantial annual savings by eliminating separate special attorneys for federal cases. The Attorney General must now organize the new department.
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United States
Department of Justice
War Department
State Department
Law Department
Treasury
New Constitution vs the Lobby and Illinois Central
The Bloomington Leader reprints an editorial arguing over the New Constitution and a railroad clause. It notes differing views on tax burdens, railroad finance, and state lands, claiming injustice in redistributing currency and urging caution toward the Illinois Central provision. The piece references several counties and newspapers in a debate over regional costs and governance.
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Bloomington
Clinton
Leader
Clinton Pudie
Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central
Winnebago and Lake
Minois Central
Central Railroad
Rockford Register
United Sites
Uinois
Arvana Dent
Uinois Gentral Railroad
Jiegen
Judge Hoar Resigns as Attorney General Nomination Follows
Judge Hoar resigns as Attorney General. President Grant nominates Mr. Ackerman of the district of Georgia to fill the vacancy. Ackerman is said to be a Union man. The resignation stems from a long-planned decision, not Cuban policy. The Tribune is accused of bias against the Republican Party and Grant’s administration amid Cuban excitement.
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Judge Hoar
United States
Mr. Ackerman
District of Georgia
Ackerman
Bill Creates New Law Department Under Attorney General
Congress passes a bill establishing a Law Department with the Attorney General as head. A Solicitor General earns 7600 dollars, and two assistants 5000 dollars each. Several existing law officers and staff are transferred, with all law work supervised by the Attorney General who will report to Congress annually. The law takes effect July 1 and is praised.
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Congress
the Treasury
Naval Solicitor
State’ Department
Internal Revenue ‘Bureau
Congressmen oppose Minority Representation plan in new census bill
A speaker denounces Buckalew’s Minority Representation as a corrupting scheme tied to a constitutional re districting effort. He calls on Republicans in Congress to oppose the measure, arguing it would flood the House with additional members and link to Jeff Davis, Vallandigham, and other noted figures. He urges re districting before any expansion.
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Marshall
Congress
Buckalew
Vallandigham
Ohio
Forrest
Fort Pillow
Memory
Tennessee
Henry Clay Dean
Iowa
Sat
Clark
Wisconsin
Brick Pomeroy
New York City
Jeff Davis
Supreme Council Closes Session in Cincinnati Initiates Forty Four
The Supreme Council of the Thirty third Degree at Cincinnati closed its session last Friday night after initiating fourteen candidates.
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Cincinnati
Democratic repudiation echoed across the Northwest
The Cincinnati newspaper decries open repudiation of US debt as Democratic doctrine. It recalls 1864 party opposition to the war and warns the party lacks power to reverse progress. Notes Senate terms expiring, party shifts in Oregon and Illinois, and candidates for state leadership.
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Cincinnati Aquirer
Northwest
West
United States
Chicago
Cincinnati Hnquirer
Democratic Party
Greeley Colorado Colony Report by a Visitor
A reporter describes the Greeley Colorado colony founded under Meeker and Cameron. He notes irrigation plans, 70,000 acres along Cashla poudre, a growing town of about 100 houses, and amenities in development. Discontent rumors arise over water rights and ditch contracts, but officials defend actions as necessary to prevent water rent monopolies. He predicts growth with parks, a court house, depot, and industry as the town expands.
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Colorado
New York
Bune
Greeley
N.C. Meeker
N. C. Meeker
Norace Greeley
Gen. Cameron
Rocky Mountains
Long's Peak
Notel de Vulcan
Hotel de Comfort
Greeley Ward
Omaha
States
Creeley
Denver
Messrs. Meaker
Cameron
Sorace Greeley
Union Colony No.1
Evans
Grant Cuban policy discussed as financial misdirection
Readers are urged to consider President Grant’s Cuban message while critiquing the Cuban bond speculation led by New York financiers. The piece condemns filibusters and Fenian raids, mocks bond investors, and endorses Governor Palmer’s proclamation changing election procedures and ballot handling for a July 24 vote. The Judicial Convention in Dixon will nominate a Supreme Court judge candidate.
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Grant
Cuba
New York City
New York
Washington
American Congress
Cant
Dupes
Springfield
Palaner
Erick
Supreme Court
Stole
Jude
Dudietal
Shoshik
Elec- Loon
Ted Vera
Btute
John MC Palmer
Gosvernor
Bowany Rie
Dixon
Tax Burden Amid Democratic Rebellion
The report notes national taxes this year near 400 million dollars and asserts that without the Democratic rebellion there would have been no taxation beyond customs receipts, framing the current levy as a consequence of political strife.
Roving Wife at Long Branch Quips in Sailor Joke
A roving wife at Long Branch jokes about the sea’s hurry forcing silence. Her sarcastic husband replies with a sharp quip urging her to take some of it home.
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Long Branch
Letters from Shannon area business and farming listings
A Shannon correspondence lists local business players including Wm Lichtenberger and Cealer in hardware, Henry Brenner wagon maker, Mrs S A Brown dress and cloak maker, J W Helder rustic window shades, and Mr Mishler as agent for Gaar Scott threshing machines. It notes insurance contacts, and profiles farmers B I Kramer J K Spear Peter Hyzer Win Northey N N Straw J S Reisinger Joshua Shore and R C Young with crops, land, and roles.
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Freeport Journal
Shannon
Wm, Lichtenberger, Cealer
Market Street
Henry Brenner
West
Benj. Brenner
Vicksburg
A. Brown
J. W. Helder
Helder
Jacob Kinney
B. Mishler
Gaar Scott & Co
Mishler
Jo Daviess
Stephenson, Ogle
Carroll and Whiteside
B. I. Kramer
J. K. Spear
Weldon
Peter Hyzer
Carroll County
Win, Northey
KE. Northey
Straw
J. 5. Reisinger
Joshua Shore
R. C. Young
Shannon-Chicago and Iowa Rail Road Boosts Freeport Growth
A Shannon-Chicago and Iowa Rail Road letter to the Freeport Journal argues the line will reach 35 miles closer to Chicago, boost grain shipments by about 25,000, fund a $50,000 ten year bond donation, and spur Freeport’s rise with machine shops and lumber/coal trade, urging the city to seize the opportunity. The writer notes a town meeting and widespread enthusiasm.
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Shannon
Chicago & Iowa
Freeport Journal
Stephenson
Chicago
Freeport
Joliet
Forreston
Monroe
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Tlinois
Vermillion
Wilmington
Aurora
Illinois
Large Illinois farmer holds vast acres near Paceport
The Paceport Journal notes J. R. Shelly of Shannon as possibly the heaviest farmer in Illinois 8th District. He owns 2,500 acres with 1,600 in crops including 800 in corn and 800 in other grains while 900 acres are meadow pasture and timber. The piece highlights extraordinary land holdings near Paceport as of June 16, 1870.
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J. R. Shelly
Shannon
Illinois
Farmer ties bricks to ox tails endangers son
A Delaware farmer tried to calm his unruly oxen by tying bricks to their tails. One brick swung by a mad beast struck his oldest son, causing injury. A separate report notes a Transylvania water spout destroying eighty houses and leaving 214 bodies. A correspondent asks about a broom in a novel. Mrs. McMaran from Trenton displayed a large hand gesture described as three twins, as Michael seeks new work.
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Ile
Transylvania
Michael McMaran
Trenton
Michael
Judicial Convention of Stephenson County June 1870 Delegates Named
A mass convention met at the Freeport Court House on June 18 1870 to elect six delegates to the Judicial Convention in Dixon on June 23. The committee nominated Capt William Young later replaced by John H Adams and others. Alternate delegates were named. A resolutionBacking Hon B R Sheldon for Supreme Court was adopted. The meeting adjourned with Thomas Goodhue chair and Thomas Turner secretary.
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Bar and Citzens
Stephenson County
Court House
Freeport
Thos
J. Turner
F. Good’hue
Msq
Yy Goodhue
Gates
Dixon
I. C. Dugalls
King
Thomas Ki
Turner
Col. Turner
Thos. J. Turney
John H. Adams
J. W. McKim
P. Barton
Andrew Hinds
J. C. Kean
Tuos
Turner, Secy
Sunday School Lesson Surprises Minnesota Teacher
A Minnesota Sunday School teacher asked a pupil what he learned over the week. The boy replied he had learned not to trump his partner s ace, a remark that amused the class and highlighted child wit from the lesson.
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Minnesota
Largest funeral procession in Quincy follows murder victim
The largest funeral procession ever witnessed in Quincy, N., followed the remains of Miss Abbie Summers who was brutally murdered in Ashley, Mo., on Sunday last. Ambrose Coe was named as the alleged killer, and the procession moved to Woodland Cemetery yesterday morning.
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Quincy
Abbie Summers
Ashley
Ambrose Coe
Woodland Cemetery
The Champion Old Man of Kensington
An elderly resident of Kensington is noted for extraordinary feats including walking fifteen miles without glasses, recalling voting 115 times for George Washington, avoiding all battles in the War of 1812, threading a needle in four languages, and chopping two cords of wood despite losing every tooth.
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Kensington
Ihle
Gen. Washington
Fashions of the Day Postings at Dress and Cloak Shop
A call for readers to be posted in the fashions of the day invites inquiries to Best & Morgans Dress and Cloak making establishment. The notice emphasizes showcasing current styles and tailoring services.
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Best & Morgans
Stevens & Co Parasol and Sun Umbrella Sale
Stevens and Co offer parasols and sun umbrellas at a great reduction. A small lot has just been received very cheap.
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Stevens & Co
Saengerfest Grand Festival Delightfully Observed in Freeport
The Saengerfest in Freeport drew large crowds from morning to night over three days with orderly joyful celebrations. German groups performed at Wilcoxon Opera House and a grand ball at Turner Hall closed the event, praised for decor, music, and decorum.
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Brent
Turner Hall
William Wagoner
Hettinger
Wilcoxon Opera House
Freeport
Grand Vicnne
Wissler Farm
Stephenson Street
Freeport Cornet Band
Nreeport Turner Association
Earria
Mendota Sanperbund
Dixon Liederkranz
Davenport Band
Davenport Mionnerchor
Davis Germania
Lena Tarmonio
Sterling Germania
Rockford Germania
Galena Sangerbund
Galena Harmonie
Burlington Teutonia
Dubuque Band
Dubuque Mannerchor
Janesvilla Concordia
Mineral Point Harmonie
Freeport Stengerbund
Mineral Point Band
Vorrent Wire Company
Vorrent Hose Company
Hook and Ladder Company
Citizens
Citizens On
Casper Butz
Col. I. J. Junior
Turner Mall
Stevens Seeks Short New Season Sales Push
Stevens states he does not plan to keep over to another season and will offer summer goods at low prices to move them. An early call will convince you he means it.
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Stevens
Esr and Morgans Dry Goods Sale Announcement
The largest and finest stock of dry goods in the city offered at reduced gold price levels. Esr and Morgans promote notable savings across textiles, clothing basics, and household necessities with emphasis on value and selection.
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Esr & Morgan's
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Willey
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Palmer
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The
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R. W. Slealy
Paceport Journal
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