Seary Republican 1880s notes on votes and taxes
Rhodo Island governor endorses women’s suffrage on school issues and calls for prohibition over liquor law. A New York world’s fair in 1883 marks 100 years since Britain acknowledged American independence. New tax penalties loom after May. township collectors urged to collect early. Virgil Hickox, longtime canal commissioner and Democratic figure, dies after six months’ illness. William Cullen, editor of the Ottawa Republican, seeks Congress in the 7th district. Pontiac’s Sentinel hopes for next congressional convention. local editors praised. Streator Monitor juryman Fairbury Taylor, anti-license sentiment and whisky case humor noted.
Paper tariff repeal urged by Col Fort hints at GOP reform
In a public note, Col Fort backs repealing the tariff on white paper to aid domestic mills and reduce protectionism. The telegraph reports the measure, noting no foreign paper imports or revenue from the tariff. A Washburne presidency is argued as strong reform that could unite voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Fort
Telegraph
Newae
Serick Fox's Corner School
Mall Route Terminus Change Sparks Driver Conjecture
The Henry Republican reports the western end of the Henry mall route moved from Wyoming to Castletown to ease the driver’s work. Critics fear an injustice to the mall carrier, while the driver is said to be pushing toward consolidating the Modena and Henry routes to save one team and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
Henry Mall
Wyoming
Castleton
Toulon
Castreton
Modena
Henry
Iro
Ftresta
Call to repeal tax on paper and printing materials
The joint plea to Congress argues that the tax on paper and related outputs should be repealed. It claims the levy burdens consumers and publishers, benefits paper makers, and yields little government revenue, urging Congressman Fort to champion abolition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria Journal
Eb! Paso Journal
Congress
Fort
Peoria Urges Stop to Chicago Sewage in Illinois River
The Peoria Transcript calls for halting Chicago’s sewage entering the Illinois river arguing it poisons Peoria and other towns along the canal. It cites legal remedies, injunctions, and support for a ship canal to improve water quality and urges state funding for the project.
General Jasper N Reece Seeks Republican Secretary of State Nomination
Warren county’s General Jasper N Reece makes an active canvass for the Republican nomination for secretary of state. He is praised as brave and intelligent with gentlemanly manners. Reece served as assistant clerk of the house during the 27th general assembly and early in the Chicago fire sessions, covering 10 months. Representative J H Jones endorses him as a man of good business habits. Reece has long served in state office since 1872 and is seen as a capable, faithful public servant with strong statewide support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper N. Reece
Warren County
Ilo
General Assembly
Chicago
J. H. Jones
Rocco
Harlow
Recco
Gen. Recce
Mitch ell as revenue collector plan blocked in Springfield
In a national dispute, Mitchell delegation urged Merriam’s retirement and Mitchell’s appointment as collector for the Springfield district. The White House halted the change, prompting editorial caution that party harmony should guide such contests between state blocs and the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitneis
Contress
Merriam
Mitchell
Internal Revenue
Springfield
White House
Advertising Pay The Chicago Tribune Column Rates
An analysis shows Chicago Tribune column pay at about $ percent of a year’s income. New York Herald rates range from $39,723 for the lowest price to $248,000 for the highest. New York Daily Tribune reports $27,704 to $85,648 for its lowest and highest. Advertisers seek profitable placement, not support for the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
New York Herald
New York Daily Tribune
McLean county post office Colfix and regional notes
Colfix opens in McLean county. Braidwood disbursed 37.00 for coal mined in December. Illinois produced about 80,000 feet of tile in 1879. Tonton area has 55 residents over 70, 10 over 80. T P W changes title to Toledo Peoria and Western retaining initials. Ottawa starch works makes 10 tons daily. glass factory 60,000 boxes yearly. State Board of Agriculture forms committee to locate state fair. Chillicothe firm earned 7000 on ice with 600 outlay. Thomas Ashworth of Chillicothe jailed on dry goods levy by three creditors. Burgess brothers lose Clyde horse named Ptreroe from diaphragm rupture, valued at 2000. Prolonged rains yellow and rot winter wheat in Rock River valley. Mendota papers reduce pages due to rising printing costs. De Boer murder case lawyers plan supreme court appeal. sentence ruled illegal. Odd Fellows IOOF Northern Illinois hold annual Dixon meeting April 26. about 800 logos expected. H Arthur Stevens named cadet at West Point. report due June 18. Dr Rauch urges Bridgeport pumping works as temporary fix. ship canal urged for permanent relief. Fort reports banking bill to allow $500 in notes to Pontiac bank. notes indemnified by bond if issued in imperfect condition.
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Colfix
McLean County
Braidwood
Illinois
Tonton
Toledo
Peoria
Western
Veteans
Burgess Brothers
Rogk River
Oth
Mendota
Bulletin
Reporter
de Boer
Minonk
Supreme Court
Blades
Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Northern Illinois
Dixon
United States
H. Arthur Stevens
Paxton Record
Weat Point
Col Fort
Rauch
Theohlet
Bridgeport
Fort
Committee On Banking and Currency
National Bank of
Pontiac
February Phrenological Journal and Harper's Magazine Notices
The February Phrenological Journal presents Roy Elijah D Alurphy and Wm M Lowe with eight pages of content and sketches. Harper's Magazine for February offers rich illustrations, Blackmore's Mary Anorley serial, and varied articles including A Night in an Avalanche and The Editor's Easy Chair tribute to Oliver Wendell Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Elijah D. Alurphy
N. ¥. Port Society
Wm M Lowe
Alabama
Pulka
Smith & Co
Boston
Harper's Magazine
Blackmore
Mary Anorley
Oliver Wendell Folmes
Dickens
Constitution Water promotion note from 1870
A fragment from 1870 letters shows John McCormick of Union Hotel New York ordering one bottle of Constitution Water and Budd Doble reporting recovery after using a single bottle. The missive mentions Mosars Morgan Allen of 69 John Street and 69 Josin Street in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Union Hotel
Saratoga Springe
Mosars
Morgan & Allen
Josin Street
New York City
John McCormick
Union Hotel
New York
John Street
Qgrntliemen
Budd Doble
Birth Announcements From City and Nearby Areas
Born notices report several births: a daughter to Calvin R. at Cullam Livingston County on February 3. a daughter to Rudolph Bourdelie with grandmother Mrs Orsenus Culver at Hennonin on January 98. first granddaughter to G. P. Doyooe in this city. a daughter to Lawrence Nosic at Ovary Kansas with grandfather Mr Lewis Huok of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin R
Cullam
Livingston
Rudolph Bourdelie
Orsenus Culver
Hennonin
William Weekes
G. P Doyooe
Ovary
Kan
Lawrence Nosic
Lewis Huok
Marriages in Various Towns and Churches List
Several wedding notices from January to February list couples from Burr, Batavia, Whitest, Whitefield, Evans township, Grenville, Floyd, Tonica, and surrounding areas. Names include Barney Nurnan and El, John Rinebeck and Beta Batz, Millard Bonham and Mary, Joseph Hennessy and Catherine Harney, James Wright and Miss M. At Grenville, Jacob Clemens and Mary Malhorn, Robert Grange and Eliza Heeder, James Smith and Lydia W. The notices specify dates and officiants such as Rev. Quigley, Rev. Hitchcock, Rev. Power, and Rev. Trowbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thie City
Ming Mary E. Malhorn
Tonica
Trev
Barnaccounty
Robert Grange
Misa Eliza Heeder
Robert Hunt
Tiakilwa
James M. Smith
Ate Er Smith
Mies
LYDIA
Died in City February 4 After Short Illness
Various death notices listed including PAIN AIM VOG O GELSANG and GEOR PERRY with funeral details at Edmond and Nocti streets officiated by Rev J Glendenning. Also death of PATRICK F near Gunville, and others including DENNIS and SHEPARD MOORE aged 83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty d Ole
Pain Aim Vog Ogelsang
Tpipperrrie Aya
Cormer
Edmond
Nocti Sireeta
Babarday
Rev
J. Glendenning
Wevons
Geor
Que Perry
Charles F F. Hoge Grert
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Seary
Republican
Rhodo Island
England
Virgil Hickox
Springfeld
Chicago & Alton Road
William Cullen
Enq
Ottawa, Republican
Cullen
Pontige Sentinel
Fairbury
Taylor
The
Streator Monitor
Elihu B. Woshburne
Noother Nama
Bésidas
Washburnee
Chicago Times
Tribune
Peoria Transcript
Illinois River
Poorla
Peorle
Transcript
Kingman
Adngrosa
Secretary of State
Mitchell Vs
State News
L.A. Meier
Z Ang
Frank Kleinhenz
Court House
Lacon
Marshall
Frank Kleinbenz
Dannias Fischer
Lombard
Luzon
Atate
Nots
Frankleinhenz
Michael Welgan
Michael Weigan
Kurbert Davis
Robert Davis
County of
Alinola
Marshall County
Lucan
Seid Court
Charles R Jones
A. LD
Tuat
Bsolfsbusa
Robert J Culverwell
MID
Mmn & Platy
Culverwell Medical CO
L. H. Culver
John Khline
Rhaw
Bond
Cie
Carta
É&O
Rockers
Bruasels
Aiigiain
O. Ihn Kline
Henry City Marble Works
F.E. Wacner
OFI
Frank McCoy
John Will
Granite Mills
Henry, Ill
Pete Meal
Graham, Bran, Feed, &c
J. Riley & CO
A. C. Weis
Hive
Desler
Areck
ASIC
If Pet
Ino Oretclans Store
A Weis
Abbott
Portland
A. A. Abbott & CO
Wabash Ave
Chiceags
Edwards Street
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