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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1873
Page
7
A letter discussion in a Republican-leaning paper questions Horace Greeley's stance on Southern policy, emancipation pensions, and the Ku Klux threat. It argues that Democratic figures may regain influence if Greeley wins, citing Southern reactions and calls for vigilance against oppression and disloyalty.
The synopsis outlines American naturalization rules for voters. Aliens under eighteen who reside in the U S may obtain full papers after five years and age twenty one. Soldiers honorably discharged from service need no declaration. Most applicants must secure declaration two years before full papers. First papers possible at twenty one with minimal testimony. To gain full papers, two years of U S residence after first papers are required, totaling at least five years and one year in the final state. A witness with five years’ acquaintance testifies to good character and loyalty. Lost first papers can be replaced by a court writ. When a father gains full papers, his children under twenty one residing in the U S are citizens.
General Smith D. Atkins of Freeport spoke to about a thousand to fifteen hundred Republicans at Rockford Court House. He recalled drilling the 92d Illinois and wartime scenes, denounced Horace Greeley’s secession record, faced interruptions, and was praised as an able, convincing speaker by attendees.
A speech snippet praises Grant and the fifteenth amendment while noting some presidential-appointment errors. It contrasts Grant with Horace Greeley in 1872, cites reactions from Erie Garden Plain and Louisville Journal, and mentions criticism from the New York World. The Chicago Mail claims Greeley named Farnsworth Postmaster General as a Civil Service Reform attack.
A Lens firm plans a hand carved monument to be placed over the remains of Dr. W. A. Little of Elizabeth. The project signals respect for the deceased and reflects local commemorative efforts.
The Yale commencement booze allegation centers on Mr. B Gratz Brown. A Springfield Republican report notes sworn testimony from a hotel clerk and hotelier, with Governor English commenting on Brown's condition. The piece urges Brown's friends to respond with proof or confession to preserve his candidacy.
The August 22 Louisville Courier Journal editorial mocks Horace Greeley by saying his defeat will erase a grease spot from the Democratic party. The remark reflects sharp partisan tone typical of period political commentary.
Unclaimed letters dated September 1872 listed for Freeport Illinois include Mary A Anderson Pierce D I Chase Bliss Phillips J H Bliss Sarah Rowley Richard Bayson James Schmeltza Ben Beard Robertson Spyder GM Conklin D Lepaneter H Dean Anna Shiery Malinda Graham Ella Hastings Nelli Hunter TJ Lorenzo G Mease Mary Foonan JF-S COULY 4 aL Tracy Thomas Wagner J Young AR Yanney W D Joseph & Bro. Moore & Bower N. B.-Inquiries must state advertised letter and date. Office hours 6:50 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. daily except Sunday. Sundays hours vary. holiday hours noted.
In this city on Sept. Sth at the bride parents home by Rev G W Dean Henry J Porter weds Mata H K Clark both of Freeport. At the Episcopal Church in this city by Rev G W Dean A J Barber weds Rata Suprua. H R Wheeler residence hosts L A Schkoville to Lizzie Wheeler both of Florence Illinois. At Taber House Lanark IL Sept Sth 1872 Joseph Fiegley of Freeport weds Ellen Swift of Labark.
A set of dated notices records deaths and ages: Con Charles Tyler in this city aged 60. Jeannette Stine infant daughter aged 23 days. Mrs Lupra Kyle in St Louis at 85. Henry Lotr native of England aged 60 in this city. Mary O Burdick wife of Edijah Burdick of Rildott aged 44.
The Freeport Daily Journal lists prices for grain and provisions on Tuesday September 10, 1972. Grain items include oats barley and hay with per bushel and per dozen prices, while provisions cover butter eggs potatoes beans apples cucumbers and dried fruit with various per unit costs.
The latest commercial report from Chicago Market dated Sept 9 1872 shows wheat at 1194 seller September 117 seller October and 116 year. Corn and oats quoted with ranges and cash terms, rye steady at 6c, barley active with 66c cash and 64c seller. Highwines 80 percent, pork at 14 14 60 cash, stockers and steers sold, hogs at 400 to 510 for various grades.
James Morgan writes from New York to Best & Morgan in Freeport detailing a favorable market for dry goods. He notes large stock holdings, planned purchases, and price movements in cotton fabrics and luxury laces, reporting profits from French Merinos and shipments of Black Alpacas. He predicts a strong fall trade and plans to lead in all departments while awaiting tariff changes.
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