Judicial resolve and local integrity in county history
The piece recalls a long era in which judges and officers maintained upright service, resisting corruption and mob rule. It highlights court-backed justice, public trust, and a dramatic incident where a rushed indictment led to a swift, clocked ride to secure timely legal review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Kemiah J. Piersol
Jasi
Thia
Winnebago County
People’s Attorney
Rockford
Public dedication notes for Stephenson County Court House
The 1870s account details building committee appointments for the new Stephenson County Court House, bids and contracts, and praise for architect B E Myers and superintendent Ira Babcock. It lauds the project’s cost efficiency, memorial shaft honoring fallen soldiers, and urges a wide brick-and-stone structure to stand as a lasting monument to justice and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Charles Rosenstiel
New Court House
B. E. Myers
John Burrell
Andrew Hinds
Ralph Sabin
Charles U. Rosenstiel
8. K.pisher
A. Walbaum & Co
K. ‘Fisher
Geo. Osterhout
Amy Goddard
Peter Marlin
Andrew , Hinds
Board of Supervisors
Jr. E. Myers
E’tan
Ira Babcock
Thos. J. Turner
Stephenson County
Sharg
Andy
Yorr County
Peare
Sudden Death of Miss Kava K Wim in Oakland Cal
In Oakland California February 28 1878 mourners note the sudden death of Miss Kava K Wim daughter of William Wim and Hannah White aged five years five months and twenty eight days Her father plans to bring her remains to the city for interment Miss Wim had traveled to California last October with her brother’s family and was in good health before the fatal illness that day Her family and friends express deep sympathy in this distressing loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attoridus
Prio
William Wn
Teen
Sheldon
Jacob Besmith
Shaffer
Luther Sue
P Hodge
William Kink
J Stephenson
Philip
Graves
McCcCool
Jenster
Oliver
Aney
Pires
George Reit
Kleckner Ars
Eld Shaffer
Weld
Charles Fee
Williwo
Taggart
Ears. Cay
Wiliam
Bey
Sneatien
Piersol
Willian
Robey
John R
H. Hayes
Hayes
Pical Questi
Oakland
Cal
Kava K. Wim
Hannah White
Miss Wise
California
Thas
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Aston
Seaton
Villa
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John P. Jones
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Jim Nye
Connie
Jones
Jacob Jaeger
J. P
Simon Mook
Miss Rowe'telds
Wai
Heise
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M Heise
Luai
Ek. Geo. Thompson, Co
JT. Stabeck & Bros
Oiserved Oy
Atand, Davis, Mlinois
Py Tau
Stabeck & Sons
Davis
Illinois
A T. Stabeck
Stabeck
K. T.stabeck
Tichois
Joseph Rowch
Fieaport
Stephenson
Ainie
Hlimois
Ecrediton
District Court
United State
Dharles F. Bentley
N. Hemenway
Ridott
Dr. Charlton
Vao Barasi
Courtaust
Thomas R. Turnbull
Ole Bull
Miss Grazill. Rigway
Oprano
Signor Ferranti
Joseph Hart Denck
Leipsié
Sanborn’s
Wm, Knabe.& Co
Baltimore
Herzog & CO
D . Steam
Galena St
Freenort
Thinoiz
Kentucky
Ailas
Ortmoem
Ford
Maw Pompiy Fed
Sthanone San, Hrerzaog & Co
Golex
E'reet
Freeport
Illinois Central Railroad
Vlino
Oferforsite
Alihe
A. Us
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Pouroll Counsel
F. Wa iv
Hanover
Mevon
Enalecocom
Enalecocom Jenceatilotetarg
Hanove
Loran
Doun Bro
Yetuaern
Thompson's Mill
Atiho
Lave
Orfpliou
Mingr
Daggy
Laud Commissigne
J. GR
New Wood
Aratat Danuars
Contove Security
Aliaiay Fiym
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Wesley Carey
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Atkins & Saliturd
Abs Kelsay
Saidfirm
Puta Freeport
Lew Advertigments
Jere
Pattison
Atamaria
Wexs
P. Manny
Pattison “Victory
Pattison “Advance
Stover
Chicago Board of Trade
Pete Dy Gwee
Datyison
J.B. Timms
Adep
Hissen
Richmond
A. Ca
Emily Screech Hstof Tani
T.ceu
Bence
Lareh
Norway
Stephenson &T
Avalon Vouse
Bright & Massenberg, Loan-Brokers
Billiard
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