19 May 1869
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1869
Page
1
The fraternity in the county asks readers to send any communications or items to enhance this column. It aims to be more valuable and interesting to the craft and relies on cooperative support from friends.
A catalog of regular Masonic publications including The Keystone National Freemason Evergreen Masonic Trowel Masonic Token Kentucky Free Mason Freemason's Magazine and The Freemason with prices and publishing details for Philadelphia New York Dubuque Portland Frankfort Boston St Louis and associated editors and publishers.
The article discusses the Mosaic pavement as a lodge emblem symbolizing light and darkness and redemption. It notes Dr Dalcho’s interpretation of moral vicissitudes, and argues for Masonry’s nonpartisanship to preserve its charity. It reports the death of Julius Elmore, oldest Mason in Illinois, at ninety, with funeral delegations from multiple towns and a special train. It also mentions a Canadian paper noting an alleged oldest Mason from Ireland, born 1747, living in Canada.
The piece surveys Democratic boasting over Michigan judicial elections, notes few judge wins outside Republican districts due to candidate popularity, and gives partial results for the Supreme Court race with McCooley and Hughes leading. It also mentions the Southern Opinion’s collapse, a jab at de Girardin, a lewd lampoon by la Forge, and a Paris printer’s bid to cut daily paper costs.
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