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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1869
Page
2
Notice urges all residents to prepare the registry list by October 12 and to revise and correct it by October 26, stressing attention across every township. Readers are urged not to forget these statutory deadlines for voter registration.
The Freeport News editorial argues for a representative Convention with all classes included not just lawyers or carpenters. It critiques Turner as a candidate due to his background and political shifts, urging Stephenson county Republicans to reject Turner and refrain from supporting his ticket.
The Bulletin finds no qualifications in any Republican candidate but favors Thomas J. Kauffmann as a fit County Judge, noting many judges are farmers. It contrasts Andrew Hinds, a farmer with slight legal reading, suggesting his lack of sound qualifications versus Kauffmann.
John Pluemer and A. A. Crary sever ties with the Republican party after failed nominations. Pluemer urges voters to the Democratic ticket while Crary joins the Temperance party. The Bulletin mocks their disillusionment as foolish posturing from disappointed candidates.
The city foresees two major stock company projects to establish a steam flouring mill and a threshing machine and farm implement factory. Alderman Rodcarmel spearheads the mill location near the railroad with four run of stone, ample storage, and strong grain trade benefits. The threshing machine venture, tied to Bergman and Kirk, promises wider employment, local residence by a principal inventor, and expanded farm machinery output.
The Republican County Central Committee met at the Court House on Saturday and, by a unanimous vote, named Dr DC Hillebrand of this city as a candidate for Coroner to fill the vacancy caused by William Caspers-Shultz removal. Dr Hillebrand, an old county resident, studied with Dr Buckley and graduated at the University of Berlin. He will perform the duties of Coroner with improved dignity and is expected to be elected. Carroll County Democratic ticket follows with Robt Artt as Member of Convention and other officers. Coroner- John Moffett. Quincy reports twenty recently convicted felons sent to Joliet State Penitentiary.
The County Central Committee will hold an adjourned meeting at the Court House in this city at 1 p.m. Tuesday October 19. Full attendance is requested due to important matters.
Old Illinois notices show Secretary of State Edward Rummel urging county clerks to plat wording for November elections to choose a constitutional convention member. The document mentions uniform action across counties and includes instructions to central party committees. Also notes a Massachusetts temperance leadership change and liquor sale disruption in Callas, Maine affecting transit.
Capt. Adair recounts the second annual reunion of the 45th Regiment in Freeport on Sept 28 1869. Officers were elected, resolutions of respect read for fallen comrades, a ban on intoxicants at the banquet was set, and Galena selected for the 1870 meeting. A history of the regiment was read, speeches praised the unit, and a banquet and dance followed with a grand banquet by Mr Belcher.
Last Tuesday night a party including S. B. Taggart D. H. Sunderland and Son and several Freeport residents traveled to Decatur to attend the Illinois State Fair. They toured the grounds, noted exhibits from Freeport such as H. H. McAfee’s Signarium C. P. Snow washing machine a carbon tube car coupler by M. Hettinger and the Copper Scroll Lightning Rod which won first prize. John Deere of Moline showcased sixty plows and Geo. S. Haskell Co Rockford displayed seeds while floral displays were less notable than at other fairs.
A fragmentary report details crowds at a state fair with estimates of up to 25 000 attendees and receipts around 5 000 dollars. It notes exhibitors including horse stock, Blackhawk, and diversions on grounds with military displays by Zouaves from Springfield. Gov Oglesby and Col John King headed a committee as Palmer praised troops.
At the Damascus Club’s last meeting a dinner was decided for Oct 14 1869 at the Damascus Schwi in Harlem. The invitation calls all to attend for social intercourse and pleasure with speakers in attendance and a drawing on the purse for funds.
A Delaware Gazette excerpt transcribes a San Francisco letter from J M Barr, Wilmington, proposing to import Chinese laborers under long contracts for 8 to 12 dollars per month. It details costs of landing them in the U S, advances and commissions about 200 dollars per head, and a 100 dollar wage deduction for breach of engagement. The sender cites 9 percent bank deposits and signs Koopmanschad.
The report blends a capital joke by a Pennsylvania governor about appointing prominent Democrats for a National Commercial Convention in Louisville by October 12, linking it to state election politics. It then recounts tragic events at Las Tunas where Cuban rebels attacked a POW quartrel, burning it while 180 prisoners perished. Also noted are leaf-destroying pests near Niles and a court decision involving Rev. William H. Green, convicted of murder and facing life imprisonment. Further mentions include George Peabody’s travel.
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