Illinois Legislature News From March Sessions
The report details Illinois Senate and House actions from March including elections, committee referrals, and passage of numerous measures. It notes amendments to registry, salaries for Supreme Judges, pay for legislative staff, park bills for Chicago, and multiple appropriations for state institutions and infrastructure. It also covers debates on rail freight regulation, the practice act, and adjournment motions, with a German war note and stray domestic vignette at the end.
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Senate
William’ Red- Gick
House
Megsra
Campbell
Price
McMillan
R. Morrion
Thomas J. Turner
Morse
Goodell
Mr. Hildrup
Committee On Railroads
Fuller
Flagg
Geological Survey
van Dorsten
Illinois Central Fund
Supreme Court
Ottawa
Mt Vernon
Chicago
Springfield
Chicago West Side Park
Jewett
R. M. Hough
Casey
Sam Buckmaster
Lake County
County Court of
Quincy
Waite
Board of Canal Commissioners
Chicago Park
Phelps
Ning
Sullivan
Justices of the Peace
Chisago
Common Council
Lost cow in Rothes. reward offered
A light red cow with white along the back, about several years old, strayed near Rothes. Any person returning her to John Dewalt will receive a liberal reward. Published March 7. 472
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John Dewalt
Frirbronn
Democrats Endorse Springfield School Bill Limiting Instruction
The Democratic papers zealously back a House bill by Mr Springer of Sangamon county at Springfield that would limit public school instruction to seven rudimentary branches, aiming to keep schools as common as possible.
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House of Representatives
Springfield
Springer
Sangamon County
Senator Skinner Leaves Session Early Due to Health
Senator Skinner has departed for home before adjournment and will miss upcoming legislative days while he remains in recovery. Health is improving gradually, but duration away from the chamber is not yet specified.
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Skinner
Local Affairs and Chicago Evening Mail Promotion
Local Affairs reports the Chicago Evening Mail as a strong two cent daily in the West. It notes rising subscriber interest and affirms a price of fifty cents per month for daily delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Evening Mail
Afair
West
Loan offer on unencumbered real estate terms
To loan on unencumbered Real Estate in sums to suit borrowers. Apply to Burchard Barton Barnum. A popular fellow known as Cash is accused of being tight.
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Burchard, Barton & Barnum
Pee
Tickets Tolerances Lecture Offered At Emmert and Burrell's
The March 24 lecture tickets go on sale March 11 with admission set at 50 cents. Reserved seats carry no extra charge at Emmert and Burrell's. The fifth annual Army of the Tennessee reunion is scheduled for April 6 and 7 in Cincinnati with expected attendance by the President and General Sherman.
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Emmert & Burrell’s
Army of the Tennessee
Cincinnati
Sherman
Estey Organ Impresses Dakota Convention Attendees
J D Schweitzer owned Estey Organ No 21 used at the Dakota convention. Korn and Wise reported it fully satisfied attendees, with 140 voices in choruses. Organ’s heavy pipe tones carried clearly through fortissimo passages and solos, offering pure, distinct accompaniment and a piano-like echo to bird songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Korn & Wise
Estey
Dakota
J. D. Schweitzer
Train in Jail Lecture Report
A prisoner named Train was jailed last week and may deliver a lecture about his observations there. The note suggests he will describe what he witnessed during his confinement and share impressions from the jail environment.
Patent Awarded for Welod Tender by Bailey Esq
Per Florida Bailey Esq of this city has secured a patent on welod tender. The announcement notes a legal patent acquisition led by Bailey, with emphasis on the inventor and city origin.
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Per FL. Bailey, Esq
General Kilpatrick Lectures in Chicago Debrief
Our report from Chicago covers General Kilpatrick’s two lectures “With Sherman from the mountains to the Sea” and “Battle Scenes and Incidents of the Rebellion.” He is praised for bravery as a cavalry leader and for his engaging oratory, moving audiences to tears during the Millen episode. His second talk impressed with thrills, and he partially pledged to deliver the dedication speech for the soldiers’ monument when that ceremony occurs. We also note a stop at Trescott Haven and mixed reactions to the city’s reception.
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Kilpatrick
Chicago
Sherman
Kilparines
Ife
Kinrargick
Kanearkick
Tresoot
Dongfidt
Hateppa
Lecture Synopsis Spotlight by George Frances Ian
Readers are directed to the related column for a concise synopsis of George Frances Ian's lecture. The piece outlines the main arguments and observations presented, highlighting key topics and the lecturer’s perspective.
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George Frances
Ian
The Champion Shoe at Lymthe's Corner Store
A note reads The Champion Shoe sale at Fry's Block 15-48 tf and location Lymthe's Corner Store. The entry advertises footwear deals in a local shop corner setting.
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Champion
Lymthe's
Fry’s
Payments on Subscription Arrears at Freeworth Journal
A public notice lists delinquent subscribers with amounts owed including bd. G. Winne 200 W. W. Walkey 100 FE Lambert 200 J. F. Kleckner 200 JT Folgate 200 Chicago Boot and Shoe store 100 J Hartman 200, urging payment amid hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeworth Journal
G. Winne
W. W. Walkey
Lambert
J. F. Kleckner
JT. Folgate
Chicago Boot & Shoe Store
J. Hartman
Cronkrite Grocery Aims Fresh Quality Low Prices
Stephen son Street dealer Cronkrite advertises weekly fresh groceries with a one week turnover. He guarantees quality and offers citywide delivery at no cost via his delivery wagon. The ad promotes Cronkrite as providing the best groceries at the lowest prices.
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Stephenson Street
Stephenson County Bank
Cronkrite
Mothers and Children Advised to Guide Each Other
A brief guidance note urges children to heed their mothers and mothers to mind their children, highlighting mutual responsibility and respect within the family unit.
Annual Public Examination of Freeport Schools
The annual public examination of Freeport schools begins Tuesday the 21st and runs through the month with special sessions at Lincoln Avenue Building on the 21st and 22nd, Third Ward Building on the 23rd and 24th, River Building on the 27th and 28th, and High School Building on the 29th 30th and 31st. Patrons and friends of education are invited to attend.
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Freeport
Lincoln Avenue
Third Ward
River
Friends of Education
Acclaimed Estey Organ Praised by County Superintendent
Isaac Kh Kleckner, County Superintendent of Schools, Freeport Mich, endorses the Estey Organ. He notes its purity and sweetness of tone as unsurpassed and its durability as excellent, reflecting strong approval from a local education official for the instrument.
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Isaac Kh. Kleckner
County Superintendent of Schools
Freeport Ml
Estey
Ford & Wise Agents
Freeport Lyceum Debate Announcement and Schedule
The Freeport Lyceum opened with Winslow as chair and Hanley and Wurts presenting the affirma tive and negative. A debate on abolishing Naval and Military Academies is set for Saturday March 15 with speakers including Warner Williams Reed and Maudel Hanley Winslow Wurts. all members urged to attend. The best farmer shoes are Champion, available only at Squithe's in the county.
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Lyceum
I. G C. Winslow
J. R. Hanley
M.A. Wurts
U.S
J. Warner
J. A. Williams
FP. A. Reed
John J. Maudel
J. J. d Hanley
B.C. Winslow
P. Os
JO R. Hannay
County Teachers Institute Postponed Until Fall
At a Lena meeting it was voted to hold a spring session, but after consulting with county teachers the decision was made to postpone. There will be no Institute this spring.
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Lena
Neck
Public Schools Leader Seeks Endorsement for Matey Organ
Preston of Public Schools advocates in favor of the Matey Organ praising its perfect tone suitable for church and parlor music. He lauds its sweetness and depth, noting support from Maine opinion and agents Wise Jo-45-tf pee. The passage mentions Greeley handwriting and Anna Dickinson lectures, with a jab at a Dutchman and antisocial remarks in meetings.
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EB. Preston
Davis
Lake
Matey
Jan
Preston
Lord & Wise Agents
Soldier Leaders Plan Northwest Reunion Meeting
The Northwestern Soldiers organization met at the Harper House with Col. J I Noble in the chair. New vice presidents were named including Dr. Sweeney Bready and Haverstick with authority to invite comrades to attend the next reunion on June 7 in Rock Island. A local committee was formed to organize supplies, transportation, printing, and toasts, with Maj. Connelly and Capt. Mayo among its members. The group expressed thanks to Ben Harper for hospitality and adjourned. The Rockford items comment on Rockford Register headlines reviving interest in civic improvements.
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Rock Island Union
Northwestern Soldiers
Harper Slouse
J. ‘I. Noble
Dixon
W. J. Ransom
Coal Valley
John Sweeney
J. 3. Bready
JL. M. Haverstick
Army of the Potomac
W. ©. Blackburn
9Th Illinois Cavalry
Rock Island
M. 1. Kenogy
Nankankee
H. Davis
Camabria
Northwest
H.C. Connelly
M. T. Wiser
Fn. Mayo
Henri E. Wells
Chico
Flickinger
Wm, Payne
Burton Jr. Cook
Col. Jas
M. Beardsley
W. Co, Blackburn
G. Bollman
S.C. Plummer
Geo
W. Jenks
J. W. Ballard
I. M. Haverstick
John Peetz
A.J. Pinkham
P. Gregg
Col
H.T. Noble
G. de. Strowbridge
Waukegan
Irank Clendennin
Swift
Wim
M. Kilgore
Jleury Dement
Clendennin
Morrison
Ben, I Harper
Harper House
One Dollar Store Moves to Maynard’s Block Market
The One Dollar Store relocates to Maynard's block in the room once occupied by J A Steinmetz opposite Court House. Advertises hats boots and shoes at one dollar each and other cheap goods including fine chromes. Promises seductions to purchasers and low prices. W H Dawson offers an ounce of gold for every ounce of adulteration in Diffenbaugh's candy.
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Maynard's Block
J. A. Steinmetz
Court House
Tom
W.H. Dawson
Time To Buy Cook Stores Price Guarantee
Sumner and Martin advertise lower prices than any house in the Northwest urging customers to shop at Cook Stores. This promotional note claims a guaranteed low-price promise and lists the contact as Sumner & Martin at 26.
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Northwest
Sumner & Martin
Boot and Shoe Bargains at Big Boot Store
Staver and Snyder offer entire boot and shoe line at cash prices. They declare they will not be undersold and invite customers to call now for bargains on boots and gaiters.
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Mtf
Dissolution of Copartnership in Stevens Firm
The firm of Wm. A. Stevens & Co. is dissolved by mutual consent today. Wm. A. Stevens will carry on the business, collect all debts, and assume all liabilities of the old firm. A. Sherman.
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Copartnership
Wm. A. Stevens & Co
Wm. A. Stevens
Wx. A. Stevens
A. Sherman
Steam printing edge in county office claims best value
People seeking job printing are urged to use the county’s only steam printing office. It boasts more presses in operation and a larger stock of material than three other offices combined, asserting it can do work cheaper, better, and faster than competitors.
Rock River Seminary Spring Term opens March twentieth
Rock River Seminary announces a Spring Term of fifteen weeks beginning March 20. Due to money shortages a 30 percent discount applies to tuition board and instruction for the term, music excluded. Board is $2.50. Associate principals and preceptress listed for contact. circulars available. Also advertisements for Reynold's U T K Button and Polish Gaiters at Smythe's, with a footwear sale at Fry's Block corner store.
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Freeport
Reynold’s
Smythe
W.W. Suyrne
Fry’s Block
Reynold’s U
Byers Endorsement of Estey Organ in Freeport
Rev D B Byers of Freeport testifies after three years with the Estey organ that it surpasses other parish organs in durability, range, depth and sweetness of tone. He asserts it is not surpassed by any modern parish organ. The statement dated February 23, 1871, reflects his strong recommendation based on experience and comparison with other organs.
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D. B. Byers
Freeport
Estey
Byers
Inn
The Success of Weld Photographer on Stephen Street
The Success of Weld owes to long experience in photography. He thoroughly understands the art and delivers unrivaled tone and finish. He makes all sizes and styles and defies competition in quality while offering lowest prices. Stephen on Street, corner of Nxchance, upstairs.
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Stephenon Street
Nxchance
Taxidermist offers instruction class in city home
John R. Wagner, a skilled taxidermist, plans to offer a learning class at his Carroll street residence. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with a display of his stuffed birds to showcase skill. Prospective learners may call at J B Delhaven's Grocery or Neth & Babwock's Drug Store for details.
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John R. Wagner
Carroll Street
Tarmis
J.B. Delhaven
Blore
Neth &Babwock
Stephenson St. Sete
New 7 30 Gold Loan Offer at par and accrued interest
A notice announces a new seven thirty gold loan offer at par value plus accrued interest. It states the First Mortgage Live Grant Gold Hands of Liew as the securing entity and outlines terms for sale under the loan arrangement.
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Ofer
Champion Shoe Sold Only at Symbo's Corner Store
The sole retailer in the county for Champion Shoe is Symbo's Corner Store located on Kry's Block, 1-4s-tf. The note confirms exclusive local availability at this address.
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Symbo's
Kry's
Freeport Hopes for Large Local Manufacturing Plant
The piece announces efforts to locate a major manufacturing establishment in Freeport and promotes Jerre Pattison’s advertisement as proof of local enterprise. It hints at other unnamed manufacturers, touts the paper’s printing services, and promises satisfactory job work at low prices from the Freeport Journal.
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Freeport
Jerre Pattison
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