Danger over constitution framing sways voters in local race
In a heated editorial tone the piece warns against letting democratic influence shape the new state constitution and district maps. It defends Judge Caton and criticizes local factionalism while endorsing Peck for school superintendent and urging voters to focus on merit over party intrigue.
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Stowe Lady Byron Life Story Probed by Public Disclosures
The writer Mia Stowe plans a full public statement with letters from Lady Byron to bolster her article. She explains recent silence due to public mood and pending proofs, and promises further documents, including Mrs Browne’s letter, to justify revealing the true story.
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Conflict in Catholic church splits German Irish factions
The article reports a growing rupture between German and Irish members of a Catholic parish. Father Kennog resigns as pastor amid protests over leadership and school control. Halligan of Chicago allegedly incited Irish opposition while finances are cleared of misconduct. German Catholics favor bilingual services and maintaining current leadership. Irish oppose, seeking control and replacement. The piece praises Father Kennog’s tenure and notes parish improvements under his guidance.
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Democratic Nominations at Lacon Convention Name Nominees
The Democratic convention at Lacon selected Horiloated Sacol Thompson of Durant County John Clark of Woodford and Thomas Judd of Marshall as delegates to the constitutional convention. Delegates denounce legislative county division and warn Republicans against “woolpulley” tricks.
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Old Settlers Seek to Form Marshal County Association
At a meeting of old settlers in Lacon in October 1869 the group formed plans for a Marsh al County Old Settlers Association. Robert Baragsivasi presided. Thomas Jugg named secretary. A five member committee drafted a constitution and by laws for an adjourned January 1870 meeting. Members listed include James B. Martin, Nathan Owen, Enoch Brown, Robert Barnes, and many others with origins and arrival years from 1824 to 1887. The group also created committees for history records, membership, and publications. The meeting adjourned to January 1870. copies to local papers were ordered.
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Bemsay
Theon Journal
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Jamea B. Martin
Jamea Soward
Ohio
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Peter Owen
Kentucky
Enoch Brown
Rachel McLaughlin
Robert Barnes
J. D
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Geo. O. Barnes
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Lemuel Husserl
John Jude
Alfred Judd
Thomas Judd
North Corona
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New Jerecy
John Wier
Catherine Wier
Maine
Mary Thompson
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Nancy Dover
J Q. Hall
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FB. Drake
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Imne Hull
Robertaun
Atwood
N.Y
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Lisynea
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Springfield paper details Hazen’s secretiary masterwork
The article chronicles Hazen’s seven year effort to craft a mahogany secretary with 21678 distinct pieces and lavish inlays. It describes regional exhibitions, the piece’s intricate compartments, camphor lined interiors, relic embeds, and the creator’s skill shown at his home workshop.
National Thanksgiving Proclamation by the President
The proclamation declares a year free from pestilence and rising wealth while urging national gratitude. It calls for Thanksgiving on the sixth day of October in 1869 and asks Americans to assemble in worship and prayers for mercy and blessings from the Almighty. It is signed by President Ulysses S. Grant and Secretary of State Hamilton Fish.
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Massive Illinois Foreclosure Suit Seeks Redemption Interest
A chancery suit filed in McLean county seeks half of the mortgage on the Chicago and Alton railway. Ellalia A. Litehucit of New York sues claiming not all parties joined and that earnings should apply to original mortgage bonds. The case involves over 3 million dollars with high-profile counsel from Mpasis Stevens & Ewing Clarkson N. Potter and others.
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Correction of Supervisors Proceedings Released
The Teury Republican publishes a correction to the prior supervisors proceedings. It notes omitted items including levies per head for taxes and specific town payments such as Henry town for bridge and road bonds, plus sums for county fairs and a county clerk’s record.
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Ex President Pierce Dies After Long Illness In Concord New Hampshire
The report notes ex president Franklin Pierce died at his home in Concord New Hampshire on Friday after a long illness. He was a Democrat who never wavered from his party and opposed Northern efforts to end the rebellion. Pierce, born in New Hampshire to Revolutionary stock, served in the House and Senate and as a brigadier general in the Mexican War.
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Duties of County School Superintendents in 1809 Law
The text outlines duties for county superintendents including visiting preschools annually, guiding teaching methods, advising teachers, promoting county teachers’ institutes, and improving common schools. It also covers handling school law controversies via state superintendent appeals and quarterly meetings with exam notices published in a general newspaper.
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Demorest and related periodicals offer premiums and ads
The page advertises Demorest's Young America and Hearth and Home premiums for 1870, plus Demorest's Monthly contents and a Lily M Spencer premium. It lists subscription rates, advertising notes, and mentions grain prices and rail freight figures as part of the financial update.
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Roll of Honor and Shipping Notice From Springfield
Roll of Honor lists pupils Sophie Sfyrndshaw and others for September in the public school secondary dept. A Springfield family sails from New York on the City of Paris to Europe for one to two years, setting Paris as headquarters. An insurance claim totals 20,460 dollars with 10,000 covered. A local incident involves a parish church member injured in an attempted crime.
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