29 Oct 1890
Page 3
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Newspaper
Alton Daily Telegraph
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1890
Page
3
Dry goods house promotes fall stock with new Silk Velvets Plaids Silks Mohairs and Henriettas plus new Broad Cloths Shawls Blankets and Hosiery. Offers goods bought direct for cash at small margins from H. J. Bowman & Co.
Local notices include oilcloth stove rugs at Neerman, carpentry on the opera house, new cloaks at Pierson & Carr, and Miss Louise Maerchan's Montana trip. Warranted lard, marriage licenses, and a late noon Bluff Line train are noted alongside multiple social and business updates.
The Sentinel-Democrat questions Coppinger’s record in Alton while contrasting editorials that accuse him of harming property with claims he never acted against Alton’s interests. The report also notes Blewford Shaw’s August murder case and Shaw’s subsequent flight before arrest in Jerseyville.
The address will start promptly at 7 p m at City Hall as the Senator plans to depart on the 9 20 train. Attendees are urged to be on time for the event.
A local branch of the Ancient Order of Patrcians organized at the K P Hall last evening with seventeen charter members. Officers elected include Past Counsellor H O Tonser Counsellor S M Miller Vice Counsellor Jacob Strubel Recorder R J Brueggeman and Treasurer Frank Brueggeman. The order is a wealthy fraternal insurance society incorporated under Pennsylvania law.
The final campaign rally is set for Saturday evening at City Hall. Citizens urged to attend to hear Senator Cullom present the issues of the day in a convincing manner. Local notices promote Comforts at Pierson and Carr Dry Goods Co. and report on a mill accident at Sparks' mill with Mr. F Sparks injured but surviving.
The Pastime social club held its opening dance at Paul’s Hall last evening. Forty two couples attended the invitation event. Miller’s Orchestra provided four pieces, with supper served at midnight. The party reflected credit on the club and members look ahead to the next event on Thanksgiving evening.
Gossrau & r offers hard coal prices and utilities information. Visit offices at 22 W Second Street opposite Ty Hall and 624 B Second Street for quotes and services.
A new ruling from the post office allows remitters to waive in person identity proof when paying money orders by signing a statement. The change promises convenience for travelers and city residents, potentially boosting money order use as a safe mail remittance.
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