Proclamation Rewards Set by Andrew Johnson 1865
Transcript of a presidential proclamation issued in May 1865 offering rewards for the arrest of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate figures. Includes reward amounts and directions to publish descriptions, with official seals and witnesses noted.
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Bracken
Putnany
West Tennessee
Memphis
Jann
Bureau of Military Justice
Abraham Liecols
Wm H. Seward
Jeff Davis
Richmond
Jacob Thompson
Clement O. Clay
Beverly Tucker
Geo N. Sanders
W. ©. Quleary
United States
Canaha
Andrew Johnson
Jefferson Davis
Clement C. Clay
Misslasippi
Geo. N. Sanders
Beverly Tucker, and $10,000 For the Arrest of ‘Wm A. Cleary
Washington
United States of America
Advertisement for Dr Plorcu's Plesaant Putative Pellets
An ad claims a memory laden tale of pain and horror eased by a mild gentle action. It promotes Dr Plorcu's Plesaant Putative Pellets as a harmless, restorative remedy sold by druggists with claims of painless recuperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsom
Hugo
Plorcu
Panorama of Gettysburg Exhitation in Chicago Fat Cattle Show
At the Fat Cattle Show in Chicago a panoramic depiction of the Battle of Gettysburg is showcased on the corner of Wabashawe and Panorama place. The work by a renowned French artist features topographical accuracy with real foreground elements blending into painted scenery. A veteran delivers a descriptive lecture, drawing crowds including Dakota Indians who mistook the scene for real combat and caused a temporary panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle of
Gettysburg
Chicago
Wabashawe
Iara
Dr Plorco's Golden Medical Discovery Ad
A Victorian style advertisement extols Dr Plorco's Golden Medical Discovery claiming it cleanses the blood and liver to prevent disease. It asserts health benefits for the liver, kidneys, and digestion and links many ailments to a torpid liver. It promises preventive cures for consumption and related disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plorco
Century for 1889 features Lincoln and Siberia papers
The Century announces its thirty seventh volume starting November 1888 with Lincoln history by Moeasis Nicolay and Hay and George Kennan's Siberian Papers. It pledges unparalleled features including Cole engravings of old masters, Ireland topics, Bible scene drawings, and stories by leading authors.
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Christan Union
new _y
Siberia
Moeasis
Nicolay
Hay
Lincoln
White House
Siberian
George Kennan
Chicago Tribune
Europe
America
Asia
Russia
Timothy Cole
George W. Onabie
Louisiana
General Grant
The
Century Co
New York
Miscellany of curiosities and oddities from history
A collage of items including Florida opium plans and profits, a New York art frame puzzle simulating a barred cage, an 1841 Buffalo weather quip, a Berlin wife-seeking ad with hundreds of responses, and a parade of eccentric pets owned by famous figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
New York
Buffalo Weekly Republican
Buffalo Courier
Berlin
Brazil
Byron
Edmund Keene
Wolsey
Life in Jamaica Manners and Climate Described
The article details Jamaica's climate and housing, noting hot sun tempered by sea breeze, damp interiors, and frequent mildew. It describes outside kitchens, lack of chimneys, and bread substitutes like breadfruit and cassava. Meals follow a French style with early coffee, a late breakfast, dinner at six, and afternoon tea among some English families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Virginia
St. Anne's
France
Observer
Our Sister Towns and Local Happenings
Henry residents visit Lacon as Judge Burns’s property sale is set for Saturday. Letters, visitors, and political rallies fill the week with speeches by Evans, Bane and Edwards. Community events include an oyster supper, a pottery exhibit, a lecture on Christianity, and a memorial for Earl Bruce. schooling and church activities keep residents engaged while local commerce advertises boots and shoes.
Local Notes and Travels Around Harper and Surroundings
A scattered update from Harper Kansas notes family visits and planned moves to Washington territory. Judge Thomas Shaw and wife visited Dr Teamer’s last Sunday. Aliya Robb, Mise Barton, Mrs Martin, Frank Bates, Charlie McClanahan and Ulyses Barton were in Chicago for Blaine’s speech. George Ray serves as night watchman in Spainand. The M E Sunday school at Sparland reports a bolstering level and strong leadership under H. W. Gehr. Advertisements promote Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup and a vegetable laxative sold as Laxador for 25 cents.
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Mra A Wright
Harper
Kansas
Washington Territory
Thomas Shaw
Daisy
Aliya Robb
Mise Barton
Martin Frank Bates
Charlie McClanahan
Ulyses Barton
Chicago
Blaine
Henry Republican
George Ray
Campaign results and local notices from Arispio township
Election totals show Senachwine on the Republican 88 Democratic 05 Prohibition 15. Frank Bruce family thanks readers for kindness during recent hours. M. E. church supper planned for Thursday evening Nov 22. W. A. Hunter to Hennepin again. Prohibition Glee Club sang stirring campaign songs at the brick acho house in Arispio township on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senachwine
Prohibition
Frank Bruce
M. E
W. A. Hunter
Hennepin
Willie
Prohibition Glee Club
Acheo House
Arispio Township
Quiker Lane Community Notes and Local Events
Quiker Lane reports residents returning from Normal and preparing for the election. Charlie Mills will cast his first vote Tuesday. James Wilson and locals join Democratic and Republican rallies at Henry. Bartram’s lecture at Lestant drew a large local audience. Center school house to receive a new shingle roof this week. Maud Mills visiting Decatur for a rest break. Mary Polson reportedly back in Chicago, not home as alleged. An upcoming campaign lull and plans to add an extension to Lydia Mills's house for two families. Willis and family to relocate soon. Roads muddy but transport continues. Sheriff Simpson sought Oliver Wilson for petit jury service on the 7th. Abel Mille bought a horse near Wenona. Norman E John visiting Morris Wilson’s family. soon moving to eastern Pennsylvania. Dr King’s New Discovery ad promotes free trial bottles at Powell’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quiker Lane
Charlie Mills
James Wilson
Henry
Bartram
Lestant
Tia
Maud Mills
Decatur Center
Mary Polson
Chicago
Lydia Mills
Willis
Simpson
Oliver Wilson
Tana
Toonepin
Petit Jury
Abel Mille
Wenona
Wilson
Norman E John
Whiteside County
Morris Wilson
Pennsylvania
Married to Queen An American Defaulter Strikes It Rich
In a Supreme Court divorce, Mrs. Fanny A Banks seeks freedom from Charles W Banks alleging infidelity. Banks, once of Albany, vanished after fleeing debts of about 100000 dollars and years later surfaced in the South Seas courting a native king’s widow. the case hinges on relations and presumed abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Seas
Lawrence
Supreme Court
Fanny A. Banks
Charles W. Banka
Banks
Albany
San Francisco
Wella, Fargo & Co
Recife
Aespd
Cook Island
Pacific
All About Beavers and Their Dams in Winter Stores
The article explains beavers build dams to secure winter food, felling trees and weaving branches to form sturdy structures. They create underwater storage, elaborate lodges, and even social hierarchies described by trappers, likening beavers to Venice citizens in luxury and water life.
Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remed Offered For Catarrh Cure
8500 Rewara is offered by the manufacturers as a mild soothing healing catarrh remedy. It claims to cure cold in the head catarrhal deafness throat ailments and related conditions. Available for 50 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Messrs
F J.chaney & Co
Hall
L. L. Gorsguch
M. D
Summit
Leall
Cheney & Co
O.gSold
NASA
Ely
Arcola
Nichols
Independence
Executor's Notice for Albert M Pool in Marshall County
Joseph H Jones as Executor of Albert M Pool's will for Marshall County sets a January term appearance before the County Court in Lacon Michigan to settle all claims against the estate and to collect debts due. He asks all claimants to attend and all debtors to pay promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Pool
Marshall Land
Nichols
Marshall County
Lacon
Sata
Joseph H. Jones
Daniel Harney
Daniel” Harney
Aarahell County
Illinois
Court House
Bridgeth Harne
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Wm Hanter
W. H. Morgan
A.A
Mehoel
M. E. Boico
August Pouzer
Vern Tomasson
Fred Potter
Goo Nol
Ray Aytle
Whitie Disosway
John Gregory
Lee Kirchman
Kate Noll
Olis Ichman
Eva Bhurts
Emma Downing
Lizzie Ponies
Lily Merdian
May Lambert
Puple
Alas Whitney
Frank Ganzer
Harry Clark
Leo Riley
Bruce Williams
Leo Smith
Beulah Baxendalé
Minnie Disosway
4Smma Horner
Edith Ponzer
Amenoda Merdian
Clara Williams
Else Potter
Bonnie Emerick
Molly McBride
Albertson
Freddie Dwyer
Posrl Meath
Edon Motter
Adah Bush
Mamie Hawley
Hermon Moss
Wayne Hupp
George Simith
Harry Werger
Brank Werner
Willie Punter
George Coan
L. Helpur
Isaac Gilpin
Warren Hoyle
Wheeler Downing
Rosy Balloweg
Lily Camenieh
Clara Horner
Ella Horner
Mabel Danils
Margery Moss
Edith McBride
Novitt
Mabel Bloater
Gerace McBride
Mrick
Harwools
Myrtle “Bills
Gerty Hyer
Salo Hupp
Lena Stubbles
Buslo Wright
John Grean
Willie’ Grean
Walter Green
Frank Tartlsy
Zacky Gilpin
Caleb Turner
Umfa Kirkpat
City Council
C R Jones
J. N. Kranz
Ro Paskell
H. Hutchins
A. Camp
Duke Frank Leavitt
Full
Marshal
M B Stevens
Dinowyay
Banton & Humphrey
Trayls
OH Tylor
Theo Noll
E Clark
EH Alverison
Lucas & Sons
Nick Doom
McAlver
Sohuman
B. Clark
Trens
C.R Jones
E. T. Disosway
Clark
Fred Weber
Weber
Henry Wharf
Thomas Dwyer
Rock Dwyer
Struc
Dwyer
Misgellanious
Liecou
Dra Margeret Jones
Juddie Ong
Ron
Ednesay
Judge Burns
Kate Bellows
Badgley
Suate
Joliet
Temperance Hall
Yote
Will Gapen
Peoria
Vernay
Fred Braun
Streator
Ei Gaston
Evans
Bane
Edwards
G. C.johnson
Thomas
J P Barrett
Milton Sherburne
D. Peterson
M.E.S
Little Earl Bruce
Earl
Rev
H Scott
M. E Church
Darling
Papa
Meespesies
Assembly
Allcock
James W
Sprhuind
Bull
Puluutin
G. W
King
Atj E
F.H. Powell
Druig
Largo
Plaos
Venice
Novia
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