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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1882
Page
2
General Green B. Baum addressed a Rock Island mass meeting Saturday evening criticizing Democratic claims. He argued the party would curb violence and fraud, boost farm product value, and promote education and governance, contrasting with Republican gains and urging support to advance national progress and civil rights.
The New York Tribune reports Ex Senator Oglesty actively campaigning across the state with speeches in many counties. He is linked to the Senate race while backing a potential bid later, while Governor Oulusby is described as a key Republican figure likely to seek re election. The plan hinges on winning the Legislature first, then choosing a successor to Davis in the Senate.
Fragmentary note discussing the Democratic party, voter hostility to policy, and perceived prosperity under Republican governance. It references hardships from droughts and wars, wartime expenditures, and general public sentiment. language is garbled and lacks coherent facts or clear events.
In New York the politval stration displays equal party influence with Secuntary Banuer dominating the Republican convention.
A broad survey of early party maneuvering in New York and Illinois highlights Republican hopes under Cornel and leader Folger against Grover Cleveland and Democratic unity across factions. In Freeport Illinois, Cronkrite is backed as minority Democrat while the convention rifts reveal tensions between veteran Democrats and rising figures like James McNamara.
The reunion of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland in Milwaukee last week was highly successful. At the Wednesday business meeting General Sheridan appointed several committees including Memory, Nominating Officers, Physicians, and Publications. On Wednesday evening the society gathered at Sahlitz Park for the annual address by General Charles IL Grosvenor of Ohio and a Garfield life sketch by Gen J D Cox. The Thursday session reported committee actions and named General Smith D Atkins as orator for the next reunion and Colonel R M Kelly of Louisville as late Colonel of the Fourth Kentucky.
Opinions from Mevelind Thealer and excerpts from Waterbury American Boston Daily Poly Cedar Rapids line up views on Democratic courage, Republican producers, and a push for temperance. Noting Mr Tavis the German at Winston and Rosecrans' voter claims, the pieces urge party duty, prohibition support, and constitutional amendment debate across states.
A fragment from a Des Moines lecture discusses tariff effects on farmers, noting higher prices for goods and the cost of living. It recalls past times when calico and other goods were cheaper relative to corn, argues prosperity and labor conditions vary, and suggests traders hope for downturns to spur action. The piece mentions JT Turan and local figures briefly.
From Buena Vista to the Existor of the Freeport Republican Mr Jerry Wohlford and wife and William Bennetham and wife have in Chicago this week viewing the argument Jacob Eisenhony and wife move to Elkhart Indiana on a prolonged visit William Smith has bought the old residence A little son of Mr and Mrs Tait is laid up with fever.
In Woodvills the editor notes threshing largely complete as warm weather quickens corn ripening ahead of frost. Local families travel to Indiana for visits, with multiple absences planned. A boy named Aye son of John Kraft's confuses a sleeping incident with a pedestrian accident. A Buena Vista suitor loses a horse and buggy party. the buggy is recovered next day.
The wedding of Mr. Allen A. Klinger and Miss Salinda Springman took place Tuesday at the bride’s home near Oville. Rev. B. Pugh officiated, with a large daytime gathering, generous dinner, and many costly presents.
A Prohibition party meeting was held Monday evening at the Town House in Savage Freeport with delegates Samuel Ermold and John Epley appointed to the County Convention in Freeport IC Pickard and W W Robey attended political fencing repairs. Several townsfolk and visitors including Miss Elen Humphrey and Mrs Strayher were noted, with farmers reporting frosts that did not harm corn significantly.
In Pram Dills the editor notes Joseph Buysore moves to BY mills and intends to make fate home. TL. B. Markel remains on his Ridott farm. Mrs ol Uimestling relocates to Towanos City as residents wish them well with new homes. Funeral for Schit Worrick held after his death on the 2 inst with services at Quiet's Clarch. Mr Dennis Flye mentioned.
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