Nation Mourns Death of Beloved President
The President dies after an eighty day struggle with illness. A venerable general statesman and father, he earned universal respect and will be remembered as a model of virtue. President Arthur prepares to assume office under peaceful prosperity, with a cabinet and staff likely to remain or be refined. The nation remains secure and the republic continues.
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Tie
Lincoln
Lismantie
Arthur
Afr
Journal readers urged to spread subscription drive
The note thanks friends who sent names of new subscribers and asks continued support to broaden the Journal’s circulation. It promises to reciprocate favors when possible and praises the paper as lively, interesting, and reliable news.
Corn Crop Outlook for the County
The corn crop in this section is better than earlier predictions. Early-planted corn on rich soil performed well, suggesting an about two thirds of an average yield. This, amid national corn failures and high pork prices, could be especially valuable to local farmers this year.
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United States
President Garfield Dies After Prolonged Illness
Garfield’s condition worsened through the week with repeated chills and faint hopes. Attorney General MacVeagh and doctors reported a continuing decline, the public mourns a national leader as Mrs. Garfield faced a loss.
Ministers Meet to Plan Union Memorial Service
A meeting of church ministers was held yesterday afternoon to arrange a union memorial service. The gathering focused on coordinating plans and securing participation across denominations.
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Ternoon
Death of the President at Elberon
The President died at 10 35 from exhaustion. Warren Young announced the news from the cottage lot ten minutes before eleven. A messenger reached the Elberon hotel seeking Cabinet members as they departed earlier. MacVeagh notified Arthur of the demise. The scene at the bedside showed the President’s emaciated state as his wife and doctors faced the death rattle.
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Eluunon
Warren Young
Brown
Elberon
MacVeagh
Arthur
New York
Astra
Death of President Garfield Examined in Detail
At Elberon on September 19 Attorney General MacVeagh reported to the fiberon hotel on Garfield’s death scene. Dr Bliss noted the pulse at 106 before a quiet night, then pain and collapse as the heart failed. he died at 10:35 pm from heart trouble possibly neuralgia, with Mrs Garfield and Cabinet notified.
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Pasecdl
Garfield
MacVeagh
War Department
Washington
Elboron
Fiberon Hotel
Francklyn Cottage
Lowell
Bliss
Dr. Bliss
Cols. Swain
Rockwell
Col. Swain
Arthur
Blaine
Lincoln
Boston
New York
Death of President Garfield Reported by Officials
An official telegram from Attorney General MacVeagh to Vice-President Arthur notes President Garfield’s worsening condition and the need to prepare for possible death. Later reports announce Garfield’s death with instructions for the oath of office and cabinet heads urging prompt action.
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Long Branch
Warne MacVead
S.J. Kirewoop
Secretary of the Interior
Illinois Central Couplings Updates at Chicago and Springfield
Kankakee rail correspondence reports July 22 1881 changes in Illinois Central officials. G A Beck becomes Assistant General Superintendent Chicago T J Wadson moves to Chicago Division Superintendent replacing Beck. Wm Wilkinson moves to Springfield Division Superintendent replacing Hudson. H M Frisbie promoted to Middle Division Superintendent replacing Wilkinson with Charlie Holt named Train Master Clinton section.
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Kankakee
J. C
ET. Jefferson
G. A. Beck
Chicago
T. J. Wadson
Beck
Fen Wm. Wilkinson
Hudson
H. UL. Frisbie
Wilkinson
Mr. Wilkinson
Frisbie
Clinton
Charlie Holt
Mrs Trelleck Knudson Builds 24x28 Foot Home Addition
Mrs Trelleck Knudson of four miles south of Davis begins a handsome 24 by 28 foot addition to her residence. Daniel Wenzel of Davis handles the carpenter work on the project.
Old Soldiers Reunion Absent Logan Fails to Attend
The Stephenson County Soldiers and Sailors Reunion commemorates past conflicts with General Logan unable to attend despite promises. Rev Dr More presided as orator. speeches honored veterans, widows, and orphans, with President Jones urging continued loyalty and unity for the flag and nation.
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Chicago
Logan
New York City
Dr. More
Polo
Journal Jront
New York
A.V. RiciAnns
Freeport
Joan A. Logan
Grand Army
Munn
McConnell’ Grove
Armory Hall
Phil. Arno
W.S. Hayes
Fifteenth
New York Independent Battery
Neel
Jones
Stephenson County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Reunion Association
County
United States
Old England
Great Britain
Mexico
Ulysses
Grant
Sol
Col
J. A. Sheetz
C. B. Wright
I. M. Timms
Wilson
Illinois
Massachusetts
Richmond
Darius Winters
I. F. Mleckner
Thos
W. Grawe
Nashua
A. V. Richards
Jere Pattison
Mugic
McConnell's Grove Brass Band
Orangeville
Hiram Winchell
Chas. Waite
Lena
Garfield
Long Branch
Stephenson County
Notable Meeting Echoes Sympathy and Future Plans
A fragmented report notes earnest support and sympathy for a restoration effort and the group’s disappointment at unfulfilled speaker promises. It proposes Lena as a next meeting site and praises local camp grounds bought by Methodists for camp meeting purposes.
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Lena
Eastbound journey report from Freeport to Pennsylvania 1881
The writer recounts a travel sequence from Freeport on August 23 1881 by train to Chicago then to Buffalo and Waverly, Bethlehem and Easton. He describes dust heat drought harming corn and potatoes, dry wells, and a rare rain shower restoring atmosphere. Prices cited include Wheat 1.40, rye 1.05, corn 80 to 10, butter 40, eggs 30, stock opinions and future plans to visit fairs.
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Arenanos
Freeport
Chicago
R. R
Buffalo
New York & Erie
Waverly
Lehigh Valley
Bethlehem
Lehigh
Luzerne
Northampton
Easton
Williams
Port Jervis
N. Y
Rambler Barn
Orangeville Notes On Town Progress And Local Movements
Rain last week welcomed all as camp meetings ended and gossip faded. William Simcox builds a new wage shop and paint shop, Jas Musser pushes his brick residence toward completion, and I Musser renovates a tenant house sold to Pierre who wed Kate Walker in a recent court session. Mrs Rhoda sick yet improving, Miss Mary Durstine returns from Rockford, Kr appes and Nulf families head east to visit kin in New Jersey Philadelphia and New York, while others depart from Chicago area.
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Wm. Simcox
Brr
Ge. Musser
Jas Musser
Messrs
Burohard& Scott
Freeport
Mr. I. Musser
da Pierre
Kate Walker
New Jersey
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
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Major Hawk
Niembera
Blmo
Oantry
Militiia
Stephenson
Stephanson
Court House
Gulantry
Thelra
Pennsylvania
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