Francis Murphy to be licensed by Illinois Methodist conference
Francis Murphy the temperance orator will receive licensing to preach at the upcoming Illinois Methodist conference.
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Francis Murphy
Ilinois
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1881
Page
2
Legislature Ad Journed In Honor Then Attends Barnum Show
The New Hampshire Legislature adjourned on Wednesday out of respect for a member who had died about two months earlier, then proceeded as a body to attend Barnum's great moral show to ease their grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Barnum
Garfield and Grant Attend Long Branch Reception
President Garfield hosted a cordial reception at Long Branch on Saturday evening that General Grant attended. Grant stayed briefly then left for his son's cottage, arriving in Long Branch from New York that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Long Branch
General Grant
New York
Weather forecast warns of hot and stormy July
Vennor has begun discussing July weather predicting a hot and stormy month with frequent disastrous storms of wind hail and rain. He says July will resemble 1830 more than 1879, especially in regions hit by June storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vennor
Unseen Comet Brightens as It Moves from Earth
A historic report states the new comet lies over 100 million miles away with a tail about 4 million miles long. It travels away from Earth at 300000 miles per day and will remain visible to the naked eye for some time. It reached peak brightness last Thursday morning.
Albany Deadlock Persists as Balloting Continues
The Albany struggle stays largely unchanged with daily balloting and minor shifts among stray votes. A two caucus solution appears likely, urged by supporters of Conkling and Platt, with possible adjournment this week to resolve the stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Messrs.Conkling and Platt
Ribbon relic linked to Napoleons honor sent to Grant
Colonel William Stoward Mills of Washington who fought at Appomattox sent General Grant a ribbon once worn by Napoleon on his legion of honor cross. The piece was first given to Mills’ father in 1832 by Joseph Bonaparte. Mills notes the relic should honor the greatest soldier and citizen of their era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stoward Mills
Washington
Appomattox
General Grant
Napoleon
Legion of Honor
Colonel Mills
Joseph Bonaparte
Mills
Ecumenical Methodist Conference to Meet in London
The Ecumenical Methodist Conference will gather in London from September 7 to 20. About 400 delegates from all branches of world Methodism plan to attend, with 200 delegates from each side of the Atlantic. In America there are fifteen different Methodist bodies, all of which will participate, marking a first-time convergence that could pave the way for organic union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
America
Editor Attacks Credit System In Gazelle Cash Shift
Richard Smith of the Cincinnati Gazelle told the Northern Indiana Editorial Association at Wabash that the Gazelle Company faced massive unpaid weekly subscriptions after switching from credit to cash in advance. He cited 50,000 still owed, only 80.00 collected, and described losses from collectors, including horses and gear pawned, with books sold for old paper to salvage value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Wabash
Richard Smith
Cincinnati Gazelle
Gazelle Company
Man
Brilliant comet visible in northern heavens this week
The Comet now shines brilliantly in the northern sky about 20 degrees above the horizon and slightly west of north at dusk. It was first seen Thursday morning last week and reportedly detected worldwide that day. Observers from Porters to Dixon noted the comet in the northeast after 2 o'clock, with discoveries in multiple U S stations and Paris around the same time. Opinions differ on its nature and significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Paris
Comet Debate Sparks Public Wonder and Fear in Night Sky
Observers clash over comet identity as it streaks across the heavens. Some compare it to 1812 1943 and 1858 comets or the Star of Bethlehem. Experts caution against panic, noting small stars seen through the head of bright comets and predicting rapid brightening if its course holds. The object stays visible near Ursa Major, offering a striking morning and evening sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donati
Star of Bethlehem
Mother Shipton
Editorial Turmoil in the Bulletin Over Freeport Progress
The Bulletin derides editors for hostility toward city leaders and contrasts it with praise for Rockford. It criticizes Freeport’s business unity, warns of bickering and stagnation, and argues progress depends on concerted effort and overcoming local quarrels to seize opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
Rockford
Freeport
Echo
Unclear editorial on Freeport business unity and city progress
A reader note cites tension between a business community united action and Freeport's rise as a West regional leader. The text contrasts two editorials, suggesting a sudden shift in opinion and speculating on behind the scenes reasons for the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
West
General Mahone and Hospitality at Petersburg Estate
A profile praising Jubal A. Mahone as a leading Confederate general next to Jackson, noting his battlefield impact and the loyal veterans. It describes his Petersburg home as elegant, with a hospitable, liberty-filled atmosphere where guests are welcomed, memory and tact win friends, and Mrs. Mahone presides over a sociable, well-appointed house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mahone
Virginia
Henry A. Wise
Petersburg
Frightful Mexican railway catastrophe reports deaths
A derailment on the Morilos line near Mailpois San Antonio river in Mexico killed 13 officers and 192 soldiers and burned many, with 50 more injured. A freight car load of alcohol exploded after the crash, consuming the train and delaying rescue efforts for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciry
Mexico
Morilos
San Antonio
Mailpois
Sciarcely
Arthur and Platt Stand By Conkling In His Fight
The piece defends Arthur and Platt for backing Conkling against opposition and criticizes those who would abandon him. It notes Conkling helped Arthur's nomination and election and Platt's, praising their loyalty as more creditable than political opportunism and labeling opponents as promise-breakers. The author invokes their stance as the loyal old guard in the Grant era Chicago event context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Knox
Washington
Willard’s Hotel
Hugh Gardner
Colonel Erhardt
Judge Gardner
Senator Strahan
White House
Mr. Knox
Mr. Strahan
United States
Conkling
H. E Knox
Strahan
Mr. Bangs
Mr. Davenport
Davenport
Bangs
Arthur
Platt
Grant
Chicago
Napoleon
Grand Army
Tulinois
Massacre of cattle herders sparks western campaign
In Durango Colorado on June 24 three cattle herders Wil liams Robbins and Eskridge were killed by Pah Utes. An expedition led by Lieutenant May with five men is missing presumed massacred along with eighteen to twenty cowmen and settlers in Grand Valley. Four companies of the Ninth Cavalry under Captain Carrol and a detachment of the Thirteenth Cavalry departed Fort Lewis for San Juan county to confront the war outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Durango
Williams
Robbins
Eskridge
Mill Creek
May
Grand Valley
Ninth Cavalry
Carrol
Thirteenth Cavalry
Fort Lewis
San Juan County
Old Soldiers to Hold Annual Reunion at Cedarville Grove
The Old Soldiers' Association of Stephenson County plans its yearly reunion in John II Addams grove at Cedarville in September. Senator Logan will deliver the oration. Exact date and full programme to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Soldiers’ Association
Stephenson County
John II. Addams
Cedarville
Logan
Denver editor notes sultry June, calm nights and returning Freeport visitors
From Denver editor journal detailing temperate June evenings near the Rocky Mountains and hopes for continued Freeport visitors Mrs. H. C. Hutchison Miss McNamara Miss Flanegan George Pattison and others. Mentions Wm Montelius plans to sell musical instruments after selling Platte Canon ranch. Reports recent Denver shooting events Moon the gambler shot and a Chicago couple Stickney arriving in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
Freeport
H. C. Hutchison
Miss McNamara
Miss Flanegan
George Pattison
Keever
Addams
Wm. Montelius
Platte Canon
Denver
Boulder
Moon
Stickney
Chicago
Autumn notes from Denver and the plains visit
The writer recalls Denver scenes of violence and temperance debate amid a pleasant trip through Colorado mountains. They compare local danger with churchgoing towns and note exc excursion trains to the mountains. The account contrasts Illinois crops with Colorado sagebrush and welcome future meetings with Freeport friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champo
Stickney
Hough
Denver
Moody
Sankey
Kansas
Dr. Breen
Cary
Colorado
Illinois
H. A.T
Vast new comet spans Auriga and eyes worldwide
Rochester reports two simultaneous dispatches announcing a vast comet in Auriga near Capella. Widespread observers including Sharpless and Larkin confirm it visible to the naked eye with a bright nucleus and fan tail, prompting Warner prize notes amid a flurry of sightings across the Eastern United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
New World
Lewis Swift
Warner Observatory
Auriga
Capella
Sharpless
Haverford College
Penn
L. TI. Edwards
Edward L. Larkin
Ilinois
Warner
San Francisco
Hank
Bodie
Cal
Tombstone
Aziz
Ate
Apple River Journal Notes Grand Fourth Celebration
From Apple River the journal reports a lively town scene with a grand Fourth of July celebration planned in Apple River. A baseball game between Wood City and Warren is noted as part of the festivities. The writer mentions installing a piano for Maynard and a purchase from H D Bentley, describing local politics and business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epistol Journal
Freeport
Apple River
John Yordy
D Maynard
H. D. Bentley
Wood City
Warren
The
Journal
Wn. Invieks
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