23 Jan 1872
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Newspaper
Dundee Weekly
Location
Dundee, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1872
Page
1
The Aurora Beacon reports a starving stranger named Max H. Boas of Keokuk Iowa found at the Fitch House. Odd Fellows take charge and nurse him back to health while seeking him employment amid broader notes on local lawyers a Dundee divine dispute and a press office move.
A report from Elgin with convention attendance, court term, and social events. Details include smallpox cases in Tuntley, a marriage in Elgin, a fire-related accident at John Peacock’s mill, and upcoming lectures in Woodstock. Also mentions local commerce, barber services, and fundraising for Rev. A J Scott.
The 140th birthday of George Washington will be celebrated with a grand social hop at Ringland's Hotel in Algonquin, with attendees promised a pleasant time. Col. Ed Joslyn will lecture at DuBois Opera House in Elgin on Utah and its people and government, Friday evening Jan 26. Proceeds go to the Chicago Law Library, and a full house is anticipated.
A Cincinnati Times correspondent praises Webster's Unabridged as a marvel of learning containing 115000 words and 3000 illustrations. The writer argues it would be the sole book saved in a fire and notes cultivated people rely on dictionaries more than ordinary readers.
A visitor toured Valley Woolen Mills in Carpenter ville chaired by Superintendent G A Read. The two story Dundee brick plant houses new machinery and 25 skilled workers. The mill excelled at the Elgin Agricultural Fair winning premiums for Cassimeres and Trecos, and serves Northern Illinois Wisconsin Iowa and Missouri with rising orders and robust trade.
Quotations for Wheat corn oats and other staples from Dundee market report dated January 23 1871. Prices are given for No 1 Spring wheat milk and various grains, with additional figures for meats poultry and building materials.
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