City notes and society from Tremont area district
A long column of mixed items from Chicago society and business life. Guests at Tremont House and Palmer House. visits by Brormkty Procron and others. local accidents include a man losing toes. various meetings and lectures, including Irish Catholic Colonization and Northwestern railroad officials. updates on union discussions, veteran groups, and a court sale of Great Western Telegraph Company stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C.S
P Pleasanuy
Board of Education
Union Veteran Club
Grand Pacific
Chicago Electrical Society
Harrigan M. Wild Furenishet
Muates C. C. Haskins
G.C. Sopiera
Gorge Street
Northwestern
Fort Dearborn
Uniform Bank
K. P
Avoning
Palmer House
Woodfull
Macon
Win
Nevine’ Dand
Michigan Central
ho_Jenying
Detroit
Lynn
Green and
Eric Streets
Alsant No
West Polkatroot
Nellie O'Neil
Tims
Irish Catho- Nea Colonization Jetu
Gents
Grand Paultry Hotel
At-Ray
Blahop Spalding
Peoria
Haverly's
Quartermaster Keefe
Treimont House
William L. Elliot
J. G. Asay
Philadelphia
Nlowaey
Minintie
Uniforrea
Mugh Morrison
Gluggow
Scotland
Seattle
Powers
Martin Powers
No. West Fulton Street
Wis Beltar
Jana
Hig
Congressman Weaver
Willisar Davidson
Charles G. Dixon
Erstwella Vintiat
Sheriit
Olass
Uulversity of
Chicago
First Baptist Church
South Park Avenue
Thirty-firet Street
William H. Alsip
Lubing B. Mott
Leo W. ‘Terry
Hobbs B. Matt. Bone
Conserce Huthday Tierudu
Chundory
Wouter
Great Westarst Tutegraph Company
Amurlewn Union Telegraph Company
Jore ‘Torwilligur
Lionas J. Litherhiod
Curtais Creditor
W. K. Whiton
Ucarye
Whiton
Alihe Wesern Union Luce
Trade union meeting and a Sigel reception aftermath
Chicago workers discussed wage demands with tinner and cornice trades while new members were urged to join the union. A Democratic party reception for Gen Franz Sigel at A. C. Story’s residence drew many notables. A yellow hammer bird incident on a Chicago bound train amused onlookers. Coal merchants met to address Western prices amid Eastward cost rises. Funeral rites for Dr. Thomas Boyan attracted many mourners. The Royal Arcanum of Minnesota organized in Chicago with officers and committees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uld
American Union Company
Adout-Iron Workers of
Chicago
Weet Lake Street
Dlaerre
Joseph Danham
Bo Far Ng
Union
Democratic Party
Franz 8Gel
Alint. C. Stary
Clark and
Schiller
Colyin
Gan
Let
Jude
Sigel
It. E. Libby
Libby
Grand Pacifc
J. le Hathaway
Rogers & Co
Te Hedstrom & Co
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Uora & Snydacker
Urickebush & Co
Dewey &Rd
Trathaway
Col
Revan
Thomas Boyan
Michigan Avenue
Frank N. Aristol
Wabash Avenue Methodist Church
Brooke Herfort
Des
Hamill
Park
J. W. Jones
Groesbeck
Holmus
Dyna
Hert
Hotz
H. A. Johnson
Blucker
Adolphus
Hingham
Etheridge
Mesars
Christian Wahl
Ernst Schmide
C. F
Quick
Justice Meech
Roy
J. Monro Gibson
T. W. Wadsworth
Arnceland
Toyal Ancanum
Royal Arcanum of
Milnots
Julius M. Swain
Doston
Alass
Order
McVicker
Grand Legent
Re & Dicker
Ak Squair
D. D. Meriam Guiney
Pusat Grand Regort
W. K. Foryts
D.W. Wilson
McVicker's Theatre Uniiding
C. F Parsons
the ‘Roy
Cantino
Oak Park
Pratt
P. M. Wilson
C. M. Stone
C. Foster
Kallocke
Yen. Nicago
N.C. Nason
Peoria
Supreme Council
John G. Spruacy
W. H. Sanders
Grand Regent
G. A. Bonly
Rockford
W. G. Eliiatt
Chicngo
A. Kovertsot
Couneils
Pullmer House
Muanmarae
W. Howe
City actions and bids in Ottawa ward politics
McCorwick opens two week business trip to Baltimore and New York. Mayor in Ottawa oversees drive and offices amid a flurry of activity including bid openings for city printing, ward aldermanic nominations, hospital management concerns, and a new water office setup. Street cleaning contracts and building permits showcase lively competition among eastern bidders while railroad grade disputes affect a Milwaukee and St Paul bridge project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atb
McCorwick
Daltimore
New York
Tuk
Ottawa
Yostonly
Enlolminera
Lam Stout
Pavanil
Patrick Jurney
de Wor Iosentiey
McCann
Dorner
Torson
Mon Utrth
Health Department
Smort
Mabie
Washington
Philadelphia
Milwaukee & Bt
Paul Huhttread
Atreet
Federal Facts and Tax Receipts From Mint and Customs
Federal details show gold coins valued at five thousand dollars and four thousand in silver paid out yesterday. Receipts listed include tobacco and cigars totaling 80a, with other goods such as dry wood and dry goods imported by Field Latter Carson Pirlo and others. A large stock seizure at Julius Tummanchlag and associated firms underscores customs enforcement at the Mulison and Moy border area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Yeaturday
G. W. Saxenon
Han Gonoo
McDowsie
Tobabuo
Cigurs
Field, Latter & Co
Packuygea Dry
Woods
Carson, Pirlo, Buott & Cons
Dryxoody
Culluxhull & McNellis
Drysgoods
Charlie
Leas Dryeypoodsid
H. Mouker & Co
Mondragg Bony Hunter
Cuske Wodu
Wby Hibbard, Spencer & Co
Jurmea'furuer
Baxca En
A. A
Dunes Prince and Bladonberg Company
Wofu
Counterfeit money dealer West before Commissioner Hayne
The counterfeit money ring led by J A Weal alias John Ackroyd faced Commissioner Hayne after a Pearl River arrest. Testimony showed Weal took hundreds of dollars, posed as PF Whitber, and used fake samples to solicit business. Bail set at $1000. no defense offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appar Nat
Elgara
Catan Ene
Hloyno
Dots
To-Morruy
Ife
Tulsinkea
Nat Reaponriite
J. A. Weal
John l. Ackroyd
Hayne
Post-ifice Eterka
Weal
Jetiorstwice
Ackford
PF. Bhitber
Deoughl
Louisville
Neh
Ackroyd Conte
Virgin City
Weat Wan
Weat Wan Wanbie
Taft
West
Malone
N.Y
Hadley
Tudiey
County Building Notes and Insanity Docket
The Jefferson County Collector will delay tax receipts until Monday while the Grand Jury meets. Insanity rulings include Thean Smith Dorothea Jahnke Christoph Schneider James Mullios Philipine Harting and Isabella Walker. The Finance Committee examined the quarterly treasurer report and worked county orders and coupons. Road and bridge funds were allocated to Collowa Vincennes Avenue Archer neon and Thalsted Street. County and town cost sharing is noted. Supreme Court decision on town consolidation affects tax revenue outlook for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Davis
Titz
Therean Smith
Dorothea Jahnke
Christoph Schneider
James Mullios
Philipine Harting
Isabella Walker
THF
Raye
Tlonda and Bridges
T Lake
Collowa
Vincennes Avetilie
Sio
Archer Neon
Thalsted Street
Supreme Court
Ottawa
Myco
Paving debate on West Washington Street pavement choice
A meeting of West Washington Street property owners and the West Silo Park Commission discussed pavement options for the street. Attendees debated asphalt, macadam, block, and cedar options, with testimony from Commissioner Wilcox, Mr. Ball, Mr. Christie, and local residents on foundation, cost, and durability. A three-person committee was appointed to study road tests and report back for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Washington Street
Weat Silo Park Commission
Wilcox
Q. Ball
H. A. Christie
Br. Wilcox
Michigan Avenue
Oakwood Boulevard
Ilnica Tughwaoy
Ton Borsu
Corlaialys
Rm Canida
Ile
Lasalle Street
Milo
Martin Ryerson
Capitala
Europe
Ryerson
Chicago
Halo
Abbott
Thia
Noxten
Mer. Wilcox
West Westington Street
Park Board
Unou
Ee Amlunland Denmiock
Jon As Long
Ali Rougly
Henigo
Wear
Boyt Street
Temperance meeting of Women’s Christian Union held in city hall
The sixth annual meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met yesterday morning at the First Methodist Church lecture room. J. Hobbs presided with Misa Lida Ilaly as secretary presenting last year's proceedings, including opposition to a home production movement by the Ulinaly Legislature and the bishop Foley appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance
Chiiathi
First Methodist Church
Bira
J. 2
Hobbs
Misa Lida Ilaly
Ulinaly
Foley
Ana Hutch
Gane
Ora
Bice
Wirt
Abd
Annual Report Details From 1878 Union Meetings
The annual report of Mrs. J. & Greenico, treasurer, shows a balance of eighty dollars on Kept 1, 1877, with receipts and expenditures balancing and the treasury in good order. Lydia Wilder, union visitor, noted substantial outreach and reform efforts. The Financial Committee report and various church and temperance activities are summarized, including hospital pledges, jail visiting, juvenile work, Sunday schools, and the West Side Union. Officers are elected for the coming year with a twelve-member committee appointed for next month. meeting to be held at 148 Madison Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & Greenico
Wilddn
Aira U. J. Corea
Wilen
Rounds
Seamen's Home
West Lake Street
Desphines Street
Band of Hope
Villona Red Hibben
Mra. Aa
Merriman
Thia
Mra. H. Jr. White
Youn
Loya
Lucia Kimball
Hid
Tie
Kimball
Supt
Doty
Olmorsbors
Ide Union
Weat Lake
Ogden Avenue
G. Merrill
Casnys
Ih. L. Wood
Dr. Stevenson
Medicen
A Willard Froyo
JT. U. Cursu
M. A. Williame
Q. A. Wilson
Sra
Nathaniel Norton
Hobart Fowler
Leake
Everest
A. C. Kelly
Sire
T. O. Clendenning
Crain
L.A. Hingans
Dhonms Wilts
Birth Record Enforcement Under Penalty Law
The 1877 statute required all residents to report births to the County Clerk within thirty days or face a ten dollar fine. Physicians and midwives disregarded the law, withholding birth data and hindering official records. Prosecutions are likely as authorities audit certificates for children who died last year to compare against birth returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlolal
State Board of Health
Mgr. Proobstlug
Offige
Offige, Under the Orders of Mr. Kiukke
Wright
City Heart Department
Btatea Board of Health
Unclear Clues Tie Local Murder and Lottery Notes
Fragmented dispatch from Coldwater Minnesota references Clarence Davis and a suspect in a recent case. O'Donnell chief of police and local clergy figure in rambling notes about a man in Chicago jail and a supposed meeting with a Mrs Biasius Dav. The letter hints at family tragedy and warns readers to beware a violent individual without providing clear dates or firm facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clanence Davis
O'Donnell
Binz Laing
Chacone Claenca Duyla
Chicago
Coldwater
Panion McGrath
Dean
Reid
Illinois Social Science Association meets at Tremont House
The monthly Minnesota Social Science Association gathering convened in Tremont House parlors with M D Fry of Bloomington in the chair. Reports showed a balance and funds for the Social Science Journal, several papers from state members offered for publication, and multiple new members elected. Delegates to the Public Charities and Corrections conference were named, and a resignation in the Corresponding Secretary post was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Minnis Rocial Science Association
Tremont House
M.D. Fry
Bloomington
Handy
Social Science Journal
Mra
C. Arboct
Agsvoiation
Tiuhecen
Hive
Felon M
Tenrotin
Milas N
Hobertson
J. Bills
Sarah HI
M.A. Shorey
Anl
New York
Association
Acte
Town Consolidation Rejected by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled the 1877 law consolidating three towns into Chicago’s limits unconstitutional. The decision ends years of attempts to merge West, North, andcenter towns and blocks a single shared assessor this year. Officials warned of potential revenue chaos if consolidation had stood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Cort
Supreme Court
Chicago
Itoalao
George W. Smith
West Park Hoard
Tlllard
Eupremeu Court
Amin
Schauit
Weal
Brayton
Tha Justica
Justica
Schuckled
Justice Bearton
Wheat prospects vary across Michigan and Indiana regions
Special dispatches report mixed winter wheat outlooks in Michigan and Indiana. Some counties note poor spring prospects due to open winter and frost damage, while others forecast larger wheat crops and safe fruit, with rain and favorable temps cited in several locales. Local letters from farmers and county summaries highlight regional differences in yield potential and fruit health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Michigan
Vanciny
Osago Co
Kus
Bfarch
Altxoton
Aluhizon Co
Hug
Lago Shawn
Aitexe
Dickinson Co
Ros
Bas
South Sena
Azeinane
The
Tribune of
Mareh
Grange
Steuben
Hobio
de Kult
Eklkhart
A. H. Tinklepauch
Cincinnati
Finn
Harrison County
Warrick County
Nore
Crawford County
Dudoly
Bewan
Burveet
Duboly
Ayer
Bike
Gibson County
Grange County
Urop
Promising Fruit and Wheat Crops Reported in Counties
In Washington County fruit crops look well with growing fruitage promising an unparalled yield. Clark County reports a larger wheat area than any prior year and a favorable harvest potential. An 14 percent rise in average harvest over 1834 is noted, with forecasts of the largest Clark County crop yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waaahington
Clark County
Holt
Local Ward Republican Clubs Hold Nominating Meetings
In Fett's hall the Fifteenth Ward Republican Club debated primaries and nominated Willista B. Young Jr for Alderman after a split over mass meeting versus primary. The Seventeenth Ward club planned a ward-wide meeting next Monday at Bowman's Hall to select a candidate. The Fourteenth Ward Democratic Club deferred nomination to seek compromise against Stauber, eyeing Frank Schonek. A Blaine Club organized for Eighth Ward at Harrison and Sangamer streets with twenty-one members on the roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifteentht Ward
Fifteenth Ward
Republican Club
Fett
Meyers
Conrad Folz
Job
Harber
Filns
Bileman
Mr. Young
Snally
W. T. Stickney
William S. Young
Wis
Seventeenth Ward
Chicago Avenue
Hedinwick Stract
Word Club
Reegard
Fourteenth Ward
Democratic Club
Schoeneman’s Hall
Noble and
Cornell Streets
Itupudioans
Stauber
Favorit
Frank Schonek
Democrats
Blaine Club
Harrison and
Sangamer Streets
Eighth Ward
John Bell
Criminal Court Clerk's Office
Hell
Kennedy
K. la Bau
A. Anderson
Arnion
James Rogers
Torit
Iwchnora Hall
Milwaukeeny
Ite
Eckmardt
J. Gins
Fist Wain Republican Club
UK and Pacific
Woatem Iry
South Town Democrats Recommend Delegates for Convention
The South Town Democratic Central Committee met at Justice Meach's office and plans to urge the City Central Committee to appoint delegates for the South Town Convention on the 20th. The panel favored Sir. A Stearns for Collector, while views on other offices varied. Arthur Glonson runs as Republican for North Chileno assessor, leveraging years in the assessor's office and strong local knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Town
Democratic Central Committee
Justice Meach
City Central Committee
Beth Uld
A Stearns
Arthur Glonson
Fetd
North Chileno
Glonson
Asacsaora
Financial collapse fears fade as banks absorb losses
Grand Rapids dispatch details the near ruin of a wheat syndicate led by L. L. Ramdail, T. W. Hinsdale, and Hibbard & Graff. It lists total liabilities near 400000, with numerous regional banks holding secured or unsecured claims. Despite wide losses, few banks face runs and firms remain financially solid with new partners. Also notes Wells Fargo express service opposition to a carrier ban, arguing continued operation benefits the public and government revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribone
Gann Rapids
Mich
City 2Nl Bante Hora
Farmers’ & Sieodoutes
Bank Hero
First National Hora
M. V. Aldrich Patute
American National Mink
Detroit
Coldwater National Bank
Ayruy
Spathigs Naetional Bank
Kahamazoo
Ponthio
New York Bank
Chicago
Hibbard & Ora
Thendorgera
Mcasra
Hondatt & Hilngdale
Allos
Wells, Fargo,& CO
San Francisco
Wells, Fargo & Co
Thovila
Sacramento Bee
Andenya
Rav Gaderatior
Stockto Oer
Los al Uydes
Winslow's Soothing Syrup Endorsed By The Rev Sylvanus Cobb
The Rev Sylvanus Cobb writes in the Boston Christian Freeman praising Winslow's Soothing Syrup for infants Colic pains and sleeplessness claiming it gives natural quiet sleep and unbroken rest. Advertises at 5 cents a bottle sold by druggists and calls at Pontiac Michigan platform wagon works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Sylvanus Cobb
Boston Christan Freeman
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General News
W. ST. Maria
Bt. Louis
Shoremann
Gov
Brormkty
Cleveland
Grand Futile
Moorney
Maino Central Itallroad
Portland
Gardner
J. H. Crank
Lake Shore & Pisin Southern Railroad
Erwin. Carr
Beciamin I
Optician
Madison
Finary
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Milwaukee
George Jerome
Great Western Willroad
Detvalty
William B
Loomis Street
Zion Place
EK. Einra
Emma Struet
Georgy HK. Clarke
the County Building
Wasiington
Bonmenkhor -Alout
O' Bonnell
Zie
Lavlevyictlius
Clarence
Wigien
Guy
Mua
Apice C
Davies
Local Politics
Grand Rapids
Pontiac, Mich
Spring-Wagon Company
Mitchell
Brenebys
Lon‘on
Duchess of Marlborough
Avea
Crawley-Room
Mme
Lyons
Dawson’ Candy and ‘Alg
State Atreet
Mengman
Palmi
Nsmre Hazard &Co
Proprietacs
Drapatisia
Deatus
Hownen
Mloniela
George No
Gracciena
Curie Say
Arrigo Charis
Tita Bustom
Fulton
Sensdhull Curae
Wilkins
Frederick Wixtos
Walensteny
Graceland
Mr. Tinto
Cantre-ar
Ae Ore
New London
Conn
Swanton
Maat Erloost
Julie A. Tera
Iobel
Paiarat
Cara
Salvaty
Nes
Olack
Soret Ees
Hoynton
Jerseyvill
J-E
Royal Baking Powder
Royal Baking Powder CO
Paris
State
Betterk
Hamilton, — Shourds & Co
State and Randolphsts
Y Fomeroy & Co
Ranaolpaeat
Urease Sac Hana Hie Ometloy & CO
Handaten Et Stoukmolpeus
Chicago, Burlington &, Quincy Railroad Company
Brockbohana B. Notley la
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