Election of City Officers for Freeport City
March 5 1971 notice announces city officers election in Freeport with polling places in First Ward at the Vermont House corner of Chicago and Clay Streets Second Ward at the Pennsylvania House Walnut and Stepied son Streets Third Ward at the New Yorks House at Tantena Street near Chicago Mechanic Streets. Positions include Mayor City Marshal City Attorney and police-related posts with election clerk and treasurer responsibilities noted.
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Freeport
Vremont
Chicago and
Clay Streets
Pennsylvania House
Walnut and
Stepiedson Streets
New Yorks House
Tantena Street
Ciicago
Mechanic Streets
Oteers
Meyor
Aid
Fargport
F. B. Malburs
Elty
Gen Af
Siderman Ia
Annual Town Meeting Notice for Freeport, Lilinois
Freeport voters are warned of the annual town meeting to be held at Isaac Zartman's Pennsylvania house on April 1871 first Tuesday. Sessions run from nine to six with election of officers including supervisor clerk assessor and highways commissioner, plus district judges. Official date shown as March 15 1871 signed by Town Clerk Rich'd Pattison.
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Freeport
Stephenson
Lilinois
Pennsylvania
Isaac Zartman
Mareh
A. D
Rich
Pattison
Republican Caucus in Florence at May's School House
A caucus of Republican voters in Florence will be held at May's School House at 7 p m on Thursday March 1 1877 to nominate candidates for town officers. Polls open one hour. Woodes Graham, Committeeman.
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Florence
May
Catens
Woodes Graham
Epidemics in New York and Storm Ravages Illinois Town
Reports describe smallpox and scarlet fever surging in New York City hospitals with patients scattered across wards. A severe storm devastated East St. Louis on Wednesday, causing extensive damage. Fayette in Green County faced near total destruction from the storm.
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New York City
Hillel
East St. Louis
Fayette
Green County
Adjourning Legislature to Chicago Amid Session Room Shortage
The Illinois Legislature weighs adjourning until next fall to meet in Chicago due to lack of a suitable Springfield session venue. The issue spurs letters on salt and coal questions, while a war-claims report shows up to January 1 1871 allowances totaling 41677 with remaining clothing and subsistence debts and interest claims to be settled after a law passage.
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Chicago
Springfield
J. D. Cook
Ilinois
Beneft
United States
Hularess
S. K
Fisher
Grant Likely to Be Renominated and Re-elected
The speaker argues against harming the president, claiming charges are trivial or false. It asserts the Sun, Commercial, and Democratic papers have shaped public view to trust an honest, economical, efficient administration. It notes Grant will likely be renominated and reelected, even if not pleasing to Wendell Phillips or Charles Sumner.
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Sun
Wendell Phillips
Chas
Sumner
General Grant
What Becomes of the Taxes Letter to the Editor
A reader from Freeport appeals to inform farmers about county taxes. He argues farmers pay most taxes through assessment, extension, collection, and disbursement costs and calls on the legislature to address tax efficiency and transparency.
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Freeport Journal
Farmer Ads Change in Tax Levy Proposal
A letter from a Farmer Yelnow Oneek, dated March 8, 1871, argues taxes are too high and largely go to office holders. He calls for cheaper tax collection methods and part of the tax burden savings, noting the war and bounties are over. He urges taxpayers to consider reform.
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Yelnow
Professor Cotton Lecture on Education Demands
A synopsis of Professor Cotton's February lecture argues education must adapt to modern demands. It urges practical citizenship training, political economy basics, and understanding suffrage. It warns against both excessive conservatism and liberal excess in voting rights while stressing national unity and responsible citizenship.
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Cotton
Exchange’ Street
Congressional Proceedings in March sessions and bills
Congress adjournment battles dominated March proceedings. The Senate tabled an adjournment resolution as the President signaled a few days more, while the House pressed to form committees. Debates covered salt duties and tariff reforms, with Sumner’s chairmanship disputed and finally maintained. A Harrisburg tale of infidelity led to a man losing speech after denying charges.
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Tursday
Senate
House
Congress
Joseph C. Abbott
North Carolina
Vance
Dawes
Farpay
Sumner
Committee On
Schurz
Messrs. Howe
Wilson
Logan
Stewart
Tipton
Trumbull
Kelley
Harrisburg
Penn
Supervisors Proceedings March 7 1871 Stephenson County
Adjourned Board of Supervisors meeting at the County Clerk's Office in Freeport on March 7 1871. Members present listed. bills referred to committees. appointments and tax adjustments approved. court house and bridge matters discussed. finance and poor farm reports filed. resolutions on furniture for soldiers and bridge repairs authorized. adjourned to March 8.
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Freeport Journal
Stephenson
J. H. Deanne
Elarlam
Peter Marlio
Buckeye
John Brown
Dakota
Joba Ds
Kasher
Rok Tiayve
Andrew Winds
Guieco
Daniel Weller
Winslow
Gillett
Robert Bell
Lancaster
Osterhout
White
Sausman
W. Meuieut
B. Snyder
Committee On
H. Gillett
Mittee
Hinds
Stevens
Jacob Jaeger
H. Gillet
J. Reitzel Young
Soldiers’ College
Fulton
Illinois
Uas
E. H. Gillett
Widnhaday
Mr. Erb
Jefferson
EF. Boeke
Board of Supervisors
Stephenson County
Illinow
Court House
Sagetown
A. Wallbaum & Co
Freeport
Witollows
S. K. Visher
A. P. Goddard
A. Hinds
R. Sabin
P. Marlin
Geo
Ostertrout
Thompson
S.K. Fisiegr
Ko, Osterholt
Perién Maruiy
Ralph Sariy
Andrew Hinds
A. P. Gapparao
Yewa
Nays d
Nachelhower
Harendein
Goo
ALA
Babcock
Ki. Bell
Poppy Popper
I. Boeke
H. Metz
J. Jaeger
Peter Marlin
LH. Gillett
John S. Fisher
Daniel Keller
Sao
Pecatonios River
Stephenson Street
Carriad
Boeke
John KR. Hayes
Hi Fisher
C. H H. Poaenstiel
Town of
Do Loran
Florence
West Point
Buckeya
Ridhatt
Do Kent
Kent
Ogie Co
Narlem
Loran
Education hardens as press guides public mind in moral duties
Moral emotion and legal division fail to end evil a mighty storm swallows thousands yearly The press must direct public opinion and public lectures should play a key role Comprehensive education is needed to prepare each person to fulfill duties as a citizen and community member.
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Melstrom
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