Old Settlers Picnic Recalled in Cedarville Reunion
The 28th reunion of area old settlers gathered under oak shade in Cedarville with a large lunch, speeches by Levi Robey J Richart J H Addams and others, music by the Cedarville Independent Cornet Band, and plans for next year at the same site. Local figures praised past hardships, and Addams announced E B Washburn declined due to family duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Kane County
Stephenson County
B. I. Cartwright
Gutcago
Addams
Paris
E. B. Washburn
J. HI. Addams
Chicago
Jfon. J
Levi Robey
J. Richart
Wom
Wright
Buckeye
John H. Addams
Harlem
Henry Barber
Lancaster
Benjamin Snyder
Oneco
Philander Rathbone
Winslow
D. P. Packer
Florence
Giles Turneaure
Silver Creek
Charles Rosenstiel
Loran
Reuben Babb
Jefferson
Samuel Hays
Ridott
John Swanzey
Rock Grove
Samuel Chambers
West Point
R. Bays
Freeport
Wm. Dowell
Wisconsin
Col
Kevi Roby
Mr. Parley
Pecatonica
C. HH. Rosensteil
Tarley Phillips
Giles Tuneaure
Dr. Brennemann
Davis
J. H. Addams
Cedarville
Geo. J
Reunion of survivors to form permanent company org
The reunion of the survivors of this gallant Company will be held at Cedar 8 next Wednesday. All members should attend within reach. The meeting aims to form a permanent organization with ample assurances of good attendance. Three ensembles have been engaged to furnish music and a grand time is expected.
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Billant Company
Cedar
Republican Convention Nominates Local Candidates at Elizabeth
At the Jo Daviess County Republican Convention in Elizabeth last Saturday Charles Burt of Dunleith was nominated for legislative honors and Capt. Robt Pool for Sheriff. Maj. Hawk and Gen. J A Logan addressed the crowd, with Logan’s remarks praised as clear and convincing on financial issues.
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Jo Daviess County
Elizabeth
Charles §. Burt
Dunleith
Capt. Robt
Pool
Maj. Hawk
Jnc. A. Logan
U.S
Gen. Logan
Logan
Freeport
Northwest
Yellow Fever Outbreak Expands Across Southern Cities
Yellow fever reports across Memphis Vicksburg and New Orleans show hundreds of new cases and dozens of deaths. Officials record 148 new Memphis cases and 77 deaths in 24 hours, with graves strained at Elmwood Cemetery as undertakers struggle to find quarters.
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Memphis
Tenn
Vicksburg
Miss
New Orleans
Elmwood Cemetery
Mass
New Oir
Leans
Surgeon General
WsAnsnetTon
Surgeon General of the
Marine Hospital Service
Vicksburgh
Booth
Marine Hospital
Mississippi
Louisiana
Grenada
St. Louis
Cairo
Louisville
Cincinnati
Washington Letter Excerpts on West Exploration and Civil Service
The August 31 1878 Washington Letter describes summer travelers heading home from the coast and mountains. It notes the Hayden Cabinet’s closure for the season and highlights Major Powell Lieut Wheeler and Prof Hayden exploring the Great West with their team. It mentions discoveries in caves cities mounds and ancient artifacts fueling research on extinct races.
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Saratoga
Blue Sea
Long Branch
Hayden
Powell
Lieut
Wheeler
Prof
Great West
Old Painter Brumidi Works Aboard Washington Dome Panel
Historical notes recount Constantine Brumidi at work inside the Capitol dome painting a series of enduring scenes. The piece contrasts the painter’s vigor with age and mentions other Capitol happenings, including a Dead Letter Office oddity and bids for the Naval Observatory site. Political charges, speeches, and party skirmishes fill the rest of this column.
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Capitol
Constantine Brumidi
Orlando
Florida
Italy
Distinguished Commission
Naval Observatory
Navy Department
Washington Heights
Meridian Hill
Kalorama
Testimonial for King’s Vegetable Ambrosia Used Ten Years
In Freeport Illinois on October 80 1876 D C Best former Presiding Elder M E Church and Mrs Best endorse King's Vegetable Ambrosia praising ten years of use and satisfaction. They state it has been introduced across Northern Illinois and yields perfect results. The letter is addressed to E M Tusns and Co. Gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ill
E. M. Tusns & Co
Farmers Plan One-Tenth Toll Near Freeport Mill
A Grain mill owner in Freeport Illinois proposes a one tenth toll for farmers due to recent rains and floods. The notice from Goddard's Mill claims entitlement and sets the business terms for the coming year.
The Tidy Housewife Embraces Hop Bitters Remedies
The article advises the tidy housewife to spring clean and purify the household by cleansing blood and regulating the stomach to ward off spring malaria. It promotes Hop Bitters as the perfect remedy, claiming it is the purest and best medicine for health and wellbeing.
Spring health tonic pitches Hop Bitters and Golden Relief
An 1800s style advertorial urges workers to cleanse and strengthen for spring ailments using Hop Bitters and Dr. Fenner's Golden Relief. It asserts disease prevention and notes availability from Emmert & Burrell at 25c and 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fenner
Emmert & Burrell
The Stepping Stone to Health and Vital Energy
The text promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a tonic to boost digestion and vitality. It claims improved appetite, sleep, nerve calm, and a healthier skin tone, preventing chronic disease by strengthening the system and organs.
Physicians Endorse Pierce Family Medicines Across States
A long list of doctors and clergy from many states endorse Dr. Pierce and his Family Medicines, arguing their merit and proven reputation. The unsigned piece defends Fairbank’s standard scales and promotes trust in widely advertised remedies amid skepticism.
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Fairbank
R. V. Pierce
Dispersary and Invalids Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
E. N. Harmon
Eliah
Isaac N. Augustin
Shipman
Thos
O’ Reiley
Newman
Kan
L. Weston
Bucklin
L. A. Dawson
Homer
Ill
W.S. Long
Graham N.C
Andrew Adams
Calhoun
A. P. Moore
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
I. A. Thayer
M. D
Baconsburg
Ohio
I. P. Profitt
Palmyra
Elizabeth A. Boyd
Falls City
J. Spencer
Union City
Mich
Geo. C. Bazzill
Renego
M. Kenns
E.R. Daley
Metropolis
Samuel Farner
Java
Sisters of Charity
Vincent’s Asylum
Troy
Shelled Corn and Grains Market Report Summary
Shelled corn and oats show new and old varieties with adjustments. Barley and hay tonnage noted amid varied grain offerings.
Western Union Railroad Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of stockholders of The Western Union Railroad Company will be held at the Vice-President's office in Milwaukee Wisconsin on Wednesday October ninth 1878 at twelve o'clock noon for election of Directors and other proper business. Secretary F G Ranney signs the notice.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Western Union Railroad ‘Company
Wisconsin
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Abraham Lincoln
South
Ethopian
A.B Goddard
Goddard
Freeport, Il
Jéwhis
Ovefon
Amit &Porder
Gratti Buyers
Eobpbr
Abe
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Phaeae
Western Union Railroad
Secretary's Office
F. G. Ranney
Western Union R
Gamorp
Prs
Atlantic
Pacific
Dave Suron
Ord
Neowlud Henry
Wells
Wells, Farao
Geo. W. Houghton
Watritax
Muscatine
Iowa
TVE
Louis
Poe
Teomplaint
G. D. Baldwin &Co
Wasamaron, Ix
Bann Rp
Enone Wis
Weual
Ramedlee
Thoms Eays
Ponce Hoston
George ¥. Dinsmore
BosTos
Bantorn
Collins
Medici
Collin
Thas
Cyntrianta, Inc
Gould
Lorett M
Stox Spa
Fistor
Dair
Jas
B. ‘Currier
Kansas
Topeka
Empori
John Wales
Jengs Til
Davenort
Tow
Denver
J. Tt
Perkins
Tremont House
Tremont
Perty
Chicago and
Clay
Jy Youngs
Iinois
Fred M. Mayburn
Sebastic
M. Bucekeman
Stephenson St
Brewster House
Irustee
Herans
John Haber
Polly
Stephen Bon County
Ilinois
Angelye
Tatas
Peter Hleckner
Jon Reber
Laon Ma
John L. Taylor
Q. Taylon
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