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Newspaper
Beardstown Enterprise
Location
Beardstown, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1888
Page
5
Arenzville residents and visitors share weekday business, social and family notes. Local farming activity, school reopening, travels to Beardstown Jackson County and Petersburg, and political campaign chatter fill the report with names of merchants, workers, and families.
An 1888 letter recounts a traveler’s impressions of California. James A Dick describes railway costs, hotel stays, and sights from Sacramento to Shasta County. He praises Sacramento’s capital, notes grape and wheat lands near Redding, and mentions the Shasta mountains and Shasta County seat.
Joseph Buckingham died September 6 after a long heart illness in Marshall Michigan. Born March 15 1807 he married Evaline West then Abbie Saver. He leaves eight children five living, and was a longtime member and supporter of the M E church. Funeral at M B church September 9 drew a large crowd as prayers and songs reflected on immortality and reunion.
J. F. P. Way moves Avery stock from State street to Washington between First and Second. Office now in the Davis building opposite the post office. Orders for cab service or stock may be left at the office or Central House and will be promptly attended to.
Parties may order pecans or hickory nuts by leaving their requests at the Ewrzsr. PRISE office for supply.
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