The Spirit of Democracy and the Grange
A columnist critiques A C Harness pamphlet The Spirit of Democracy or The Fall of Babylon praising the Grange while mocking its ambitions for a tax free government and a society without sin. He warns of overreach and cautions against misusing power. The piece ends with a provocative jab about neglecting family ties.
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Grange
Babylon
A. C. Harness
Haines
Thompson
Will County
Paris
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Sam
Cass Street
Washington
Adaus
Free
Brave
Europe
Harness
Illinois House Passes Notaries Public Expansion Bill
Springfield special correspondence reports a bill to amend notaries public eligibility allowing governor appointment with senate consent. The measure would let residents of the county serve as notaries with age and citizenship requirements, potentially expanding female participation. The house also passes a criminal procedure amendment and a large appropriations outline, with senate and governor still to act.
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General Assembly
Senate
United States
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Twenty Seventh General Assembly
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Parrish
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Doug Worgrio
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Board Public Charities
Journal A Again Thirsting for Contempt of Court
The piece recalls Joliet open letter intrigue linked to contempt actions against Chicago Journal editors. It recounts alleged attempts to provoke arrest for contempt, reports on a jail stay, and a failed scheme to publish extra issues while in durance vile. The tone mocks the Journal and its backers while noting Judge McRoberts.
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Joliet Sux
SpRinori E.p
Sian
Hickory Creek
Joliet
Chicago Journal
Sun
Durance Vile
Supreme Court
Saturday's Circuit Court Dockets Include Divorces and Trials
In common law cases Robert M Weaver vs Andrew Defenbough set for Feb 16 on an assumpsit claim with Barnes and Bangsehal for plaintiffs and defense counsel listed. Also Sarah Barrett Admex vs Thos Fanny an appeal with verdict in favor of plaintiff for damages $43 and alimony deferred. other docket items include divorce decree for Patty B Peirce vs Jas M Peirce and a mechanic's lien suit Wm Stage vs Thos Conroy dismissed with costs. and a Joseph Lewis vs Patrick Conroy trespass case adjourned.
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Robert M Weaver
Andrew Defenbough
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Sarah Barrett
Admex
Thos Fanny
Hagar & Flanders
Fellows & Leonard
Haley & O'Donnell
Patty B Peirce
Jas M Peirce
Hill & Dibelt
House
Wm Stage
Thos Conroy
Mechanic's Lien
Hill & Dibell
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