Democratic Nominations From Stephenson County
The Democratic Convention held last Saturday in this city nominated a full ticket despite foreseen defeat. The list includes County Judge Andrew Hinds Oneco. Delegate to Constitutional Convention T J Turner Freeport. County Clerk John Stover Freeport. County Surveyor A Krape Orangeville. County Treasurer C Steffiin Freeport. County Superintendent John Ermold. County Justices H B Amerling Freeport and Wm Shippey Waddams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parturiunt Montes
Nascelur Ridiculus Mus
Stephenson County
Andrew Hinds
Oneco
T. J. Turner
Freeport
John Stover
A. Krape
Orangeville
C. Steffiin
John Ermold
H. B. Amerling
Wm. Shippey
Waddams
County Board Votes to Build New Court House
Stephenson County Supervisors voted to construct a new court house and impose a one percent tax on all taxable property. The plan caps cost at 40,000 with an expected net annual yield around 40,000 after two years. Only two dissenters approved, and plans with specifications were reviewed by the Bond. The report expresses confidence the project will begin soon and be paid for in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Board of Supervisors
Stephenson County
The
State Agricultural Society
Ives
Warren
Galena
Building a courthouse in Illinois county sparks praise for leadership
The county commends the 1869 Board for initiating a courthouse project and placing supervision with trusted friends to ensure contract compliance and avoid future regrets over neglected details. They rebuke detractors who mocked the effort as fitting a mere barn for a wealthy, thriving county.
Horticultural Tour Highlights Local Orchard Progress
A visiting State Horticultural Society committee toured Oscar Taylor’s estate and nearby vineyards near Yellow Creek, praising cultivation, examining pests, and noting syringing as a remedy for apple lice. Dr Hall emphasized hardy local stock, while Mr Edwards praised evergreen efforts and wood collections. The group discussed blight, curculio, grape training, and pruning, concluding with plans to continue northward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Horticultural Society
Hall
Alton
Cockrell
Edwards
la Moille
Northern Illinois Horticultural Society
Oscar Taylor
Yellow Creek
Pells Manny
Swanzey
McCall
Reunion of the Forty-Sixth Illinois Infantry in Freeport 1869
About 350 survivors met at Fry's Hall in Freeport on September 5 1869 to organize the Forty-Sixth Illinois Infantry reunion. I A Arnold elected permanent chairman, F H Marsh secretary, and committee members set to prepare afternoon program. General Dornblaser was absent. General Atkins addressed the gathering after formalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Dornblaser
Forty-Sixth
Illinois
Fry’s Hall
I. A. Arnold
F. H. Marsh
Major McCracken
F. W. Pike
John St. John
8. D. Atkins
McCracken
Atkins
Historical reunion tribute to the Forty-Sixth Regiment leaders
The account recalls Col Davis and Governor Dick featuring Stephenson County volunteers in the Civil War. It describes enlistment efforts, camp life at Springfield, and pivotal battles at Donelson and the attack on Rock City, underscoring patriotic devotion and personal memories of comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Jons
Col
Davie Vot Mander
Hi Peor
Bai
Vg Hk
Davis
John
Cairo
John Davis
Freeport
Atkins
Lincoln
North
Tnn
Rock City
Smith
Stephenson County
Ee County
John Davi
Springfield
Butler
Yates
Olsot
Donrvet
Fourth Dan
Army of the Ten
Also Mentioned on This Page
Steepont Journal
James
Benjamin Dornblaser
Thomas J. Kauffmann
George Thompson
Robert T. Cooper
Isaac F. Kleckner
Christopher T. Dunham
George W. Oyler
T. J. Prouty
Frien
Tllinois
Bend
Walsh
Richmond
Michigan
Bureau
Northern Horticultural Society
McAfee
Rosenstiel
Forty-Sixth Regiment
Illinois Infantry
D. Atkins
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