Grant Appointed Delegates Meeting Notice 1879
The Republican voters of Freeport City and Township are called to caucuses on Friday March 28 1879 at 730 pm to elect six delegates per ward for a City and Township Convention at Wilcoxon's Opera House on March 29 1879 at 750 pm to select nonresident candidates for township and city offices in the spring elections. Committee members J. Kr. Wagner and Ronn Little sign the notice.
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Caucas
Freeport
Cat Cus
Oelock
Bergman & Dorman
Pennsylvania
Sfouse
Fry's
Ciy
Sprig
Ronn Little
J. KR. Wagner
Buckeye Republican caucus to nominate town officers
The Republican caucus of the Town of Buckeye will be held on Saturday, March 29 at two o'clock p m for nominating town officers and one Justice of the Peace to My unexpired term of D Jones lsy resigned Polls open one hour Henry Richart Committeeman The Republican voters of the Town of Florence are requested to meet in caucus at Filly's School house on Saturday March 2yth 1879 at 46 o'clock p m to nominate candidates for town officers Polls open one hour I C G Best Committeeman
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Harlem
John Wright
Buckeye
D. Jones
Lsy
Henry Richart
Florence
Filly’s
Best
Rock Grove Caucus Seeks Town Officers Nomination
Republican voters of Rock Grove are called to a caucus in the village on Saturday March 20 1879 at 3 p.m. to nominate town officers for the coming year. Polls open one hour. G A Bolender Committeeman.
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Rock Grove
G. A. Bolender
Town Election on April 1 in the city
An April municipal election is scheduled for Tuesday April 1 with polling and civic participation noted for the town and city contests. The article emphasizes the April date and local election timing.
Speeches From Gen Logan Reception In Washington
The issue prints speeches from Gen Logan's Washington reception though editors were away. They are timely despite lateness and provide a record of recent events and signs of the times observed by the paper.
Logan's return to public view draws vast crowd at depot
When General Logan left Washington two years ago after his Senate defeat, two department clerks who had befriended him acted as his escort to the depot. Thirty thousand people gathered at the safe depot and gave him a reception rivaling a Presidential inauguration.
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Logan
Washington
Senate
Special session opens as rebel Democracy fights for Speakership
The Congress convened amid a power shift as the Senate comes under Democratic control. A fierce contest for the Speakership pits Randall against Blackburn, a Kentucky rebel brigadier. The piece predicts the rebel Democracy will fail during the extra session, paving the way for a Republican president.
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Congress
Senate
Confederacy
Randall
Blackburn
Kentucky
Primaries and conventions loom for spring elections
Several candidates are named for city offices as spring elections near. Jed appears set to run quietly for mayor and seems likely to win the Democratic nomination, while other hopefuls, including Ife, eye important roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate Hand
Jed
Ife
Oller
Democratic and Republican mayoral ticket suggestion
The piece endorses Capt W G Barnes for Mayor and Alderman Bergman for Alderman of the First Ward. It notes Barnes as a strong businessman with Provost Marshal service and Bergman as a capable, fair council member. It argues a Barnes for Mayor and Bergman for Alderman ticket would form a formidable team. The article hints at convention action to determine the best path.
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Jno
FP. Smith
Wright
W.G. Barnes
Alderman Bergman
Capt. Barnes
Itis Army
Barnes
Bergman
Ife
Two Spectres in the XLVth Congress
Baston Traveller notes two shadows in the Senate as power shifts from Sumner and Wilson era seats to new leadership. The piece evokes Davis and Confederacy, with Chandler responding to Lamar's Davis tribute and a phantom of Secession looming alongside figures like Grant.
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Davis
Sumner
Wilson
Senate
Confederacy
Mississippi
Chandler
Lamar
Grant
Baston
Giants in those days in Senate over pension bill debate
A late night Senate clash over a pension bill for Mexican War survivors sparked fierce exchanges. Lamar and four attacked, Chandler rose after hours, praising postwar valor and warning of rebel majority power, linking Jeff Davis to the era’s treason. Chandler recalled earlier ties with Jefferson Davis and warned of Senate direction in the coming session.
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Congress
Senate
Shields
Jeff Davis
Four
Massachusetts
Lamar
Ife
Nfear
Edmunds
Thurman
Ohio
Confederacy
Greece
Rome
Washington
Stampton
Chandler
Capitol
Mississippi
Viesipont
Jefferson Davis
Searing Civil War memory echoes in Senate debate
The speaker recounts oaths to the Constitution taken with Jefferson Davis, denounces treason and perjury, recalls Civil War devastation, and notes a shift as eulogies for Davis provoke North-South tensions. The scene ends with a silent salute to national unity and the specter of secession fading.
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United States
Jefferson Davis
Franklin Pierce
Senate of the United State
Ife
Buchanan
Army of the Potomac
Senate of the United States
North
Chandler
Logan
Blaine
Conkling
Cameron
Carpenter
Hamlin
Edmunds
Ferry
Hoar
Kirkwood
John Gaylord and Kittie McVeanWed in Evergreen
Evitor Journal notes the March 5 1879 marriage at the residence of the officiating minister Rev I C Strong with best wishes from Winslow friends. Also reports western settlement plans by Fred Taylor G C Eels J Womer H Gaylord F Portner G Womer, Mrs I N Wall visiting, J R Barr adding to his house, a missing child found near eight, and spring term school to open with E R Sheppard principal and Alice Leonard assistant.
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Evitor Journal
March Sth
I. C. Strong
John Gaylord
Kittie McVean
John
Kittie
Winslow
Fred Taylor
Towa
G. C. Eels
J. Womer
H. Gaylord
F. Portner
G. Womer
Dakota Territory
I. N. Wall
Stown
J. R. Barr
D. I. Stephens
Letter From Colorado Highlights Mining Boom And Britannica Ad
A former Freeporter describes Colorado mining towns in 1879 Canon City heat and freight demand. Leadville and Rosita draw ore, oil prospects, and growing stores while water works loom. He extols Encyclopedia Britannica and its American Reprint, touting quality, price, and scholarly endorsement, with agent J. G. Webb promoting the set in Illinois towns.
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J. 2B. Webb
Rockford
Webb
Edinburgh
Accident near Eldorado ends with injured horse and escaped team
From Eldorado Ephron Journal reports a severe accident in the vicinity several days ago. A frightened team ran away while the driver escaped unharmed. One horse struck a hay rake, breaking its left front leg. the horse is recovering under a horse doctor's care. The item ends with a note of ongoing interest.
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Ephron
Pastor Cyrus Kryder Grows Florence Church Family
Florence reports a social gathering at M. E. Church Tuesday night to honor Pastor Cyrus Kryder. 104 members testified to his gospel’s impact, about 80 new converts joined on probation, 40 heads of families in attendance. N. F. Aspinwall presented $60 to Kryder, prompting a heartfelt reply.
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M. KE
Cyrus Kryder
Florence
N. F. Aspinwall
Brother Kryder
Kryder
Springs Town River Bath Soothing Water
The Springs lie about a mile from town up the river where warm ground water bathes pleasantly. People weigh 1384 pounds, maintain appetite, and feel well. Weather is delightful except when windy and dusty. I remain at the bank with one or two hours of leisure daily and do not work hard. I must close for now.
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Canon City
Con
Colorado
Leadville
Silver Cliff
Cleora
Rosita
Canon
F. BR. R
Grand Canon
Arkansas River
Denver
Georgetown
Central City
Bassick
Local items and business updates this week
Jacob Maurer hosted a party for a large circle of friends Thursday evening. Er B Winger and Wilson have been painting the fronts of their respective business places. The Western Union Railroad Company tax for 1878 totaled 2278.75 dollars. The great walking race concluded Saturday night at 10 05 with Rowell leading 500 miles, Ennis 475 miles, Harriman 450 miles. Brainerd's Music Store features Accordions violins flutes fiddle strings and sewing needs from The Davis Sewing Machine and The McCammon Piano.
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Jacob Maurer
Er. B. Winger
Wilson
Rowell
Ennis
Harriman
Davis
McCammon
Brainerd
Freeport Literary Society Debates Taxation of Church Property
The Freeport Literary Society debated yesterday on the topic That Church Property should be Taxed. Contestants included Gen S Atkins KX.T Stabeck for the affirmative and J W Cary G N Pattison for the negative.
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Freeport Literary Society
Gen
P, Atkins
T. Stabeck
J. W. Cary
G. N. Pattison
Death Certificates Filed Since March Eighteenth
Certificates show six deaths by pneumonia diphtheria broncho pneumonia consumption and heart disease. Ages ranged from 1 to 72 with two aged 72 and 50 35 16 two and one year old. Longest illness seven years shortest three days.
Multiple Marriage Licenses Issued Since March Ninth
Since March ninth marriage licenses were issued to Franz Weickert and Ludarma Dietrich Mahlon Tut macher and Amelia C Meitter G F Plager and Minnie If Busch Monrog Heitter and Mary J Lucas Omer If Webb and Mary C Froning qr I Moyer and Nellie A Taft Siller and Wieman and Gertge Klinger. The jail holds four inmates on the tramp docket Whitney Brown Phil Tice Geo Stroble and Geo Shelton. Shelton recently worked as a Lena Hotel hostler and was captured after attempting to sell stolen items and faced trial Monday.
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Franz Weickert
Ludarma Dietrich
Mahlon Tutmacher
Amelia C. Meitter
G. F. Plager
Minnie If. Busch
Monrog Heitter
Mary J. Lucas
Omer If. Webb
Mary C. Froning
Qr. I. Moyer
Nellie A. Taft
Siller and Wieman
Gertge Klinger
Amputation from corn sheller accident in Florence
Charles Garrison of Florence suffered a severe hand injury when fingers were caught in a corn sheller gear. The three large fingers were amputated between the first and second joints, and the little finger between the second and third. He has recovered and remains stout and hardy with good grit.
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Charles Garrison
Florence
Charley
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Freeport Journal
A.V. Rishards
Sao
Zac
Fred Mihart
The
Encyclopedia Britanica
Supreme Court of the United States
Backwood
Justice of the Peace
Harvard
Europe
America
J. M. Stoddart
Johnson, Chambers
J. 3. Webb
Elgin
Aurora
Joliet
Eldorado
Western Union Railroad Company
G. P. Putnam's Sons
New York
Wampton
C. G. Sanborn
John Gift
David N. Hensey
Micheal Schock
James Thomas
Joseph Cavanagh
John Liddle
Thomas Nash
Christian Sensey
Chas. Entorf
Henry Strate
Wm. A. Stevens
Stevens Neirs
H. D. Johnson
George Meritz
Ilenry Huenkemier
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