Complex Circuit Court docket lists multiple assumpsit and debt actions
In Common Law and Chancery, cases include Forsythe vs Reeves for 191.75, Beebe vs Hilburn for 45.90, Day vs Fellows appeal dismissed, Sandiford vs Joliet Wire Fence Co garnishment dismissed, Heath and Mulligan vs Ward for 2231.12, Beary vs Allott for 3918.53, Shickler Hoffman vs Hana for trial, and other judgments or dismissals with various sums and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Forsythe
Edwin Reeves
Geo. D. Swift
Assumpsit
Clark
W. Beebe
Milton H. Hilburn
Jefferson Day
Francis D. Fellows
Nelson ,Kittinger
Wm. Schneider
Same
Catharine Bacus
Newton Ward
Cook
John Hampton
Margaret Caswell
John Hines
Robert Kelly
S. M. Stevens
Roger Sandiford
Joliet Wire Fence Co
Jas. R. Ashley
Benj. Stagg
John Oldhouse
Dennis Reirdon
Marion H. Johnson
F. L. Koon
D. Ryburn
Wm. F. Moore
Caroline Clark
Bill
Board of Trustees of Township
Will County
Martin Bergan
Milo
Kelly
City of Wilmington
John Thornburg
Monroe Heath
W.T. Mulligan
M. A. Ward
Thos. Lowe
Chas. O'Neil
Procerdo
John Rowan
Wm. Pesky
Browley Meader
Mary M. Thales
Braidwood Creamery Co
Thomas Beary
Henry Allott
Henry Allott; Assumpsit
Grand Jury thanks McClaughry for Penitentiary visit
The Will County Grand Jury at the October term extends thanks to Major R. M. McClaughry Warden of the Illinois State Penitentiary for the polite invitation and cordial reception during a visit to the institution. Resolution passed unanimously with A. G. Rowley as foreman. A social note mentions Mr and Mrs A R Starr celebrating their 25th anniversary with friends from Chicago and Turner Junction. gifts and music enhanced the evening.
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Grand Jury Room
Joliet
Will Co
Will Ae Circuit Court
R. M. McClaughry
Illinois State Penitentiary
A. G. Rowley
A.R. Starr
Miss Reed
Chicago
Miss Holt
Farewell to the Phoenix Readers in Wilmington
Frank H. Hatt of Phoenix bids farewell to readers and patrons in Wilmington, grateful for kindness and support. He cites private duties such as food and clothing needs requiring immediate attention and says they go where life takes them.
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Sen Se
Wilmington
Victory
Pheenix
Iwell
Frank H. Hatt
Phoenix
Ottawa Rumor of Frank Wright's Death in Kansas Raid
Local gossip says Frank Wright may have been killed or captured by Indians during a Kansas raid while ten companions escaped. Wright is missing. W H Swift resigns as bank president but remains a director. H M Hamilton succeeds him and Swift plans a winter on the Bahama Islands. Funeral details for Mrs Hennessy noted. she was 65 and prominent in the county.
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Ottawa
Frank Wright
Kansas
W. H. Swift
First National Bank
H.M. Hamilton
Belief Clash Over Democratic Party Principles
The passage contrasts Cameron’s claim of hard money and free trade with The Signal’s stance aligning with Alexander Campbell. It questions which source to trust as both papers claim authority, noting longstanding familiarity with The Signal and doubt about truth. The excerpt ends on a skeptical note about consolation from the Signal.
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Cameron
Democratic Party
Alexander Campbell
Hay for sale at prime price near prison grounds
100 tons hay offered at cheap rates from Wm J Horcuins place opposite the state prison west of the river. Sold by the ton stack. Also advertised ground feed and various flours and grains claimed warranted and cheap at Ponp s Ponn s Ponn s. Oct 25 1878.
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States Prison
Ponp’s
Ponn’s
New Currants and Bargain Prices at California Tea Store
At the California Tea Store shoppers find new currants priced at eight cents, oyster crackers at five cents, and pound bars of soap also at five cents. The brief notice highlights affordable daily goods for local customers.
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California Tea Store
James Goodspeed Praises Republican Free Schools
James Goodspeed addresses a gathered crowd at the store, arguing the Republican party has established free schools. He omits criticisms of Grant era scandals and discusses local history linking his slim audience to past political clashes. He is noted as a known figure in the area.
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James Een
Will and Lyndh
Mr. Goodspeed
John A. Dix
Henry 8
Randall
N. Y
Grant
Joliet
Goodspeed
Local Curbs Panic as Calaboose Incident Shocks Braidwood
In Braidwood City Marshal seized a colored man for theft of household goods. The man resisted, forcing a hedge of the house and vanishing. Utley, 74, died last week. Townsend failed to deliver a National speech prep. Malcolm and Nesbit wed at James McArthur’s home with a grand feast. Higgins of Braceville boasts a potato yield of 300 bushels per acre from California peach blows.
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T. C. Price
Sampson
Desire Utley
Townsend
Wm. Malcolm
Janet Nesbit
James McArthur
James Higgins
Braceville
California
Cardinal Cullen Dies In Dublin Archbishop Passes Away
London reports the death of Cardinal Cullen, Archbishop of Dublin. Other wires note an unknown man in New York starving after being refused bread, a damaging tornado in the northeast, and a puzzling street child case in Streator involving a wax doll and a note seeking Nellie.
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London
New York
Streator
Iil
William Laughlin
Nellie
McLaughlin
Severe gale sweeps Philadelphia with heavy rainfall
A ferocious storm hit Philadelphia beginning 2:30 am and peaking between 6 and 7:30 am with strong winds and heavy rain, gradually subsiding by 9 am.
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Philadelphia
Destructive Riverfront Storm Blasts City Areas
The storm tore through the riverfront with hurricane force. Dozens of public schools and squares were damaged. about forty churches suffered steeple damage. Fifty warehouses were torn from their supports as goods drifted away. Several people were killed and seventy five injured. city losses reach millions.
Perforated Board and Canvas Styles Advertised
An advertisement promotes perforated boards starting at four cents and up and canvases in all styles offered in multiple price points.
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Circuit Court News
Chancery
Philip Shickler
Conrad Hoffman
Mary Hana
Geo. Hanna
Heath and Milligan
Merritt A. Ward
Bannon
L. Goldschmidt & Co
Bernard Witley
Chicago Street
Minooka
Hennessy
Jos. A. Hennessy
St. Patrick’s Church
Doyle
Henry le Pla
le Pla
Squire Shannahan
Millspaugh
Weber
Owl Wise
Justice Smasher
Patterson
Longley
Longely
Goto Rawlins
J. Horcuins
James Goodspeed
Braidwood
Pennsylvania
New England
Jefferson Street
Court House
Mike Bannon
Chieago Street
Gockley’s Machine Shop
Lames McFarlin
Tche
Mediately
Geo. F
Chicago Telegraph
Emu
Mar
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Asok
Sare
Palidii
Lusvaat Ieee
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