Language of Umbrellas and Social Codes Debated in 19th Century
A collection of domestic anecdotes and observations contrasts political renewal in America with European manners. It includes notes on youth, party loyalty, and generational change, followed by a humorous Vienna carriage tale of in laws and a long aside on umbrella etiquette signaling social signals and flirtations. A Decatur dispatch mentions local weather effects and a Macon wheat freeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fia
Decatur
Macon
Senate confirms several 1882 appointments in brief notice
The Senate confirmed John New of Indiana as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and 3B Pinchback as Surveyor of Customs in New Orleans with Wakefield G. Trye named Consul General at Halifax and Andrew McLain as United States Attorney for Tennessee. The issue also recalls satirical verse and a mesmeric stunt, plus notes on desert ironwood, a petition from Winnebago County bar urging Bailey’s reassignment, and publication details for the Chicago Legal News volume IX.
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United States Senate
John ©. New
Indiana
Treasury
Pinchback
New Orleans
Wakefield G. Trye
Walifax
Andrew McLain
United States
Tennessee
Rockford Register
Supreme Court of
State of Illinois
Winnebago County
Joseph M. Bailey
Freeport Notes Mention Local Events and Weddings
The letter to the editor recalls spring work delays, school examinations for State Fair prizes, and social visits in Freeport. It notes Mr Clare Crown visiting, Mrs French’s death near Baileyville, and a potential move to Freeport next spring. A grand reception at John Cameron’s Wisconsin home honors Johan Porllatt and Keide.
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The
Freeport
Republican
Clare F. Crown
Hineline
Geo, Studebaker
French
Baileyville
Thureday
Delaher
Acros
Ogle County
Freeport Republican
Ous Aocigl
John Cameron
Wisconsin
Johan Porrlatt
Keide
H. P
C. Cochran
B. Rathbone
J. Cameron
Wis
Mr. Caldton
Oregon
Warriott Bros
Wit Parriott
Famew Shelton
Ebony Aria Otal
Lydia Parriott
Wihion Ua Wall
Johny Moser
Migs Bowen
Donmoyur
Dou $Denhart
Wify
Sliver Pickle Eastor
Jonnie Denhart
Uther
Josh Will
Mary Tilde
Rock Gounty
Minnesota
Literary Society Forms At Hastings Yet Confers On Emigration
The society adopted a permanent organization and held its first regular meeting on February 20. The discussion covered whether the lawyer benefits society more than the doctor. The next meeting will debate restricting foreign emigration. TF Wilton left for Hastings to seek work. Miscellaneous notes mention wages, moves, boarding, and planned musical support for future events.
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Jd. Graham Luther Angle
TF. Wilton
Hastings
Neb
Wilson
Misa Belle Metthben
Wesley Wools
Menphio
Wat, Woods
T. Crow
James Wilson
Oliver Hear
A. Wilson
Titerary Society
From Fountain Creek to Naperville Butter Prices and Local Notices
Reporter notes butter still paid at 44 cents per pound by Geo W Hunt at Naperville and reports on local figures like J Klopp, DJ Klopp, John Cochran, A A Kraps, and Prof J W Matter. Obituary records for Geo Bordner aged 78 mark the community’s loss. other items include Center Hill music progress and region notices.
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Freeport Republicany
Geo. W. Hunt
Naperville
Klopp
John Cochran Jast
Northern
Indiana Normal Bunlocal College
Ind
A.A. Krapa
Musical Society
Center Hill
J.W. Matter
Br. G. Langenstein
Gen Lambert
Nebraska
Geo. Bordner
Stephenson County
Gray
Freeport Market Prices and Listings from February 24
Weekly price list from Smith & Porter for Freeport Market shows corn and grain rates, fodder, and hay per ton, along with live stock values such as hogs and cattle. Also includes timber, boards, shingles, and common building materials with varied measurements and conditions.
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Smith & Porter
BAIN
Land Sale Notice in Stephenson County Illinois
Court styled notice from William Reints of Freeport Illinois announcing land sale under county special taxes for General ALD. Parcel described as Section Sb Township 26 Range 7 East, acreage and town plot in Stephenson County. Redemption deadline stated as the 8th day of June, AD 1482. Dated Freeport Illinois by the county assessor.
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Henry Shyademneer
Freeport
Stephenson
Tlinulason
A. de
Witneis
Tiine
Petrnary
A.D. Abz
William Reints
Wa MeMantigal
Charles RK. Denton
Tan
Court House
Stephenson County
State of Minds
Allen
Lena
Aleo Vito
Roush
Lens
Tots
Jane
von McMatigal
Stoskopft
Range 7
4Th Pot
Charles E. Denton
Tmnoin
Stoskopf
Aale
E P. Barton
State OF Illinois
Jovlius K. Bomgardner
Mary EB. Potts
Elizabeth Potts
William Potts
Jacob Potts
Darel Potta
Sarah Ann Kyser
Kyser
Ida M. Potts
Susan B. Potts
J. Potte
Mange
Noutheast
Boven
Enat
State of
Olinois
Daniel Potts
Sarah Ron Kyser
M. Potts
Susa Potts
B. Potts
Thie
Sarah’ Ann Kyser
Bho Xae
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Pmiautt
Ecollewes
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Merant
Jurson In-Lag
Bing
Martion
Austria
Max
Isa
Eliz
Newman
Adam
Live
J’hiladelphia News
Southern Pacific
Clevinger
Kentucky
Chicago Legal News Company
Illnois
James B. Bradwell
Legal News Company
Florence
Frou
Oueco
Dakota
Fountain Creek
Ariansic Canon
W. H. Hill & Co
Victonia
Emmert & Burrell
Freeport Market
Hettinger, Collmann & Co
Bankerb
Don General Banking
Same Ng Incorporated
Banka, Sty
Fred. Flachtmeier
Dollar
Balling Wit
Ordora
Parrauceatt
Adame Strooth Freeport
Telnor
Legals
Taco G. Devore
Hvira
Ingateer
Jacob G. Devore
Hag Aled
Elnain
Trotan
Bax
County Court
Llinois
Cdur
Abraham Lute
Jesse Pepperman
Aed
Anid
Tehall
Cedarville
Wild County
Addama
Mendiy
Abraham Lutz
Jesse Poppermuan
Urcen EH Clerk
Cocihnan
Pennnsylvania
P.O. Drawer
Williansport
C.c.grocery
Brewster House
Lillie Diffenbaugh
Short Horn Sale
Waying
Rueritt
Rockford
Winnepigo
Forminla
Ashley Knapp
Hoebel & Mooge
Shay Bros,’ Grocery Store
Chicago Street
Coe
Johnston
Jeweler and Optician
Co. H. Pixleyy
Stephenson Street
Maggie Smith
Wheeler & Wilson No
Wheeler & Wilon
Wheeler & Wilson
E. H. Foy
Wale
Aldo
H. D. Bentley
Freeport, Ill
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Chicago
C. O. D. Store
Young Hyeon Imperial
Oolong
Ube
Doree
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Baltimore
Diffenbaugh
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