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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1868
Page
3
For Penitentiary Commissioners, Robert E Logan of Whiteside County is named in the record as a new appointee. The notice highlights his affiliation with Whiteside County and his role within the commission.
Gen Carl Shhurz famed orator will speak to Germans of Stephenson County in Freeport on Thursday September 17 at Lyceum Hall. Procession forms at Court House 10 AM, marches Exchange to Galena to Stephenson. reception committee serves as vice presidents. Freeport Union Cornet Band and ena-band attend. speaking begins 2 PM. possible evening gathering if he stays.
Delegates gathered at Plymouth Fall on September 15 to nominate county officers. Col. Br. V. Ankeny presided. J. Swanzey temporary chairman. credentials committee appointed. Dr. Narramore backed credentials outcomes. Bailey nominated for State Representative. Polk for Circuit Clerk. Hayes for Sheriff. Shultz for Coroner. Cochran/Neff for District Attorney. Bailey addressed. convention adjourned sine die.
A county party in turmoil after Rep candidate Andrew Hinds refuses to run. The Hettinger group refashions its ticket with M Hettinger, John McCracken, and I C Lawyer as leading names. Democrats slump after Maine gains and Vermont setback, while Republicans gain confidence.
The passage accuses Democratic editors of distorting August public debt data to blame Republicans. It asserts Republicans cut the debt since 1865 by about $222 million and cites Pacific Railroad bonds, Alaska purchase costs, and tax cuts as context, arguing Democrats exaggerate debt growth for political gain.
Milwaukee shop J. D. Diffenbaugh's introduces a fresh snack option praised for texture and flavor. Local customers report a pleasant crust and balanced sweetness, with the product described as a welcome addition to the bakery lineup.
The Freeport editor defends the Lee County Lenverat publication, arguing it may resemble the Journal in appearance and quality, while urging the Bulletin to contest its own claims. He recalls the venture by Mr. Giles and notes ongoing tensions with the Bulletin over boastfulness and perceived jealousy.
The speaker condemns the Bulletin editor for delaying Wade Hampton's full speech and asserts readiness to publish his Seymour record. The speaker says they will stand by their offer and wait patiently, insisting no changes will be made to suit the editor's whims.
In the September 10 issue the Bulletin's editor states the next regular meeting will be Tuesday evening September 8. Since September 8 has passed and the 1868 date is missing the inference is that the club may have adjourned for the year and be of no account.
Tandy's offers ladies shoes originally $2.50 now $1.50 with other goods at reduced rates. A fine new stock is on hand. Visit soon before stock runs out.
The Maine statewide and town by town results show Republican gains with Chamberlain defeating Pillsbury in Portland and many towns like Lewiston Lewiston, Hallowell, Augusta, Saco, Pownall, Gloucester, Windham, Westbrook, Cumberland, Oxford, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Yarmouth, Bar Harbor, and Poland. Detailed tallies reveal shifts from last year, with notable positive margins for Chamberlain in multiple locales.
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