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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1868

Page

5

Ridott Sabbath School Convention Meets in 1868

The Ridott Sabbath Schools convened at the Ridott church to discuss methods of conducting schools and advancing the cause. John Swanzey presided, with John Myers elected president. Seven schools reported averaging fifty scholars, two unsupplied in town, two weeks to establish new schools. Members praised exercises, heard addresses by Terrell and Key, and commended local leaders for success.

Shurch Ridott John Swanzey John My Terrell Kiey George Er Bidwell Lerrell Burrell Pvnton Messrs Button David Burrell Messisston Pomeroy O. B. Bidwell Hvid Burrell Freeport Jobn Swanzey

Western Social Science Association Organizing in Chicago

A notice from 1868 announces the Western Social Science Association to promote study of society across the Mississippi valley. It invites public officials, clergy, lawyers, physicians, editors, teachers, bankers, merchants, manufacturers, farmers, and others to meet in Chicago on November 10 to organize. Promising papers by western leaders, it aims to discuss topics like public health, finance, and jurisprudence, publish discussions, and hold annual meetings in western cities with broad participation and aims to unite western leaders for public welfare.

Notlea Ig Hetaby Glvati Mississippi Valley Chicago Oglesby Ralph Emarson Bharon Tyndale Fr. A. Johnson M. D. Newton Baterman Trobert Allyn Philip G. Gilets Geo. W. Perkins A. McParland M. D. Win W. Everts Adagins Edward Eggleston P. Reynolds Horterap Rua G. Root Watton Richard Edwards U. Lawrence Wmn M. Baker Robert J. Ingersoll John MM. Palmer POH Walker Gustavus Koerver Andrew Shuman John Wood Madison Wis Hest County Capitol Park X. A. Willard New York BE. B. Ward Detroit Milton Junction Regia Campiog Hatry Payar Wisconsin Union W.B. Als

Vermont Vermont Vermont vote signals broad national shift

The article argues Vermont shows a large Republican gain of about ten thousand, driven by the Copperhead platform and national figures like Grant and Colfax, predicting this momentum will influence September, October, and November elections. It contrasts with Kentucky, praising Vermont as a key loyal state and memorializing Lincoln era unity.

Vermont Copperhead Party Grant Colfax New York Holland Boston Post The Post Kentucky Union Abraham Lincoln Floresnimipie

Republican Judicial Convention Delegates Nominated in Winnebago County

The Rockford Rockford area report recalls the Winnebago County Republican Voters May Convention to elect delegates for the Judicial Convention at Freeport on Sept 17. Judge S M Church chaired. nine delegates were named including Wm Brown C M Brazée Mich ael Bailey J Bailey A S Van Dyke Wm F Squiers Jas M Wright C A Daniell J Es Richardson. The group instructed the delegation to back R Crawford of Rockford for Prosecuting Attorney. The convention adjourned with S M Cunner as chair and R B Archibald as secretary.

Rockford Register Winnebago County G. Bronson Baker H. W. Taylor Pag Wm Brown Jc. M. Brazée Michael Bailey Bailey A. $. van Dyke J. WF. Squiers Jas M. Wright C. A. Daniell J. Es Richardson Mottion R. ’. Crawford Rockford

Eleroy ExEnoy 1868 Tanners Club Formed

From ElEroy ExEnoy September 5 1868 a Tanners Club formed with Maj J J Neff and S P Aspinwall boosting the cause J N Pickard elected President N J Churchill Vice President John Stocks Secretary and F A Darling Captain. Mrs S A Allens Improved preparations advertise amid marriage notices and a push for increased Republican support in November.

ExEnoy Epiton Journal Maj F. A. Darling Darling Bec'y

Obituary of Mrs Almon H H Wreat in Sept Gh

In this city on Sunday morning Sept Gh tannin G wife of Almon H H Wreat aged 37 years and $ynomus departed peacefully. A faithful wife and Christian, she bore long pain with grace. Devoted to God and family, she left friends in tears but hope remains for those who follow her example.

Tannin G Almon

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