Chicago Welcomes Mike Kelly in Big Boston Visit
In Chicago on June 25 crowds thronged the Leland Hotel and the park to honor baseball star Mike Kelly of Boston. Flames of pageantry, floral tributes, and a brass-band procession accompanied Kelly and Anson as 12,000 fans cheered their arrival and the pennant debate. The game featured Chicago Bears against Boston with several flashy plays and a controversial display of adoration for Kelly.
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Prizes Awarded in Louisville Drill Competition
The Montgomery Grays of Montgomery Alabama won 2000 dollars for first prize with the Louisville Light Infantry taking 1250 dollars for second and The Blues of Montgomery receiving 750 dollars for third. The Grays donated 100 dollars to the Masonic orphans home in New York. Jack McAuliffe has not received a letter from Jim Carney accusing him of cowardice and urging a fight in England to reclaim a championship.
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Wall Street Jitters Over Gould Death Rumor Shake Market
In New York stocks tumbled as rumors spread that Jay Gould had died. Manhattan Elevated, Missouri Pacific, Western Union, and Kansas Texas opened weak, with further declines in Chicago and Cincinnati headlines. After about ten minutes, traders learned no death occurred, and prices rallied, though not to prior levels, as confidence returned and the market steadied.
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Two Pennsylvanian Women Fight in Saloon Brawl Outcome
Mary Weldman and Mollie Dugan dueled at a South avenue saloon in Preranung Pennsylvania. After a rough four round match Weldman emerged the winner by knockdown in the fourth, leaving both fighters battered and Weldman seeking another match with local interest high.
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Death of Mrs Jesse Wells Pioneer of Winnebago County
The death of Mrs. Jesse Wells, mother of Cyrus Wells, was reported from Lanark area near Pecatonica. A Pennsylvania native born Lavinia Everett in 1827, she moved to Illinois in 183? and married Josie Wells Sr. They lived on the homestead for 33 years. Her funeral was held Saturday morning at the Universalist church in Pecatonia with Rev. Rend officiating.
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Freeport Social and Travel Notes Amid Autumn Rush
Mrs. El Post and son visit Rockford as she plans to take the evening train there. Mrs. Hettie Wentworth and daughter Carolyn return to Chicago after a two week Freeport visit. Judge Batley Mrs. Ka Munn and Mr. G I Scott arrive from Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. CG Blake will move to Southern California next Friday, while Chas D Knowlton goes to Minneapolis on business. Miss Perrott of Racine visits Miss Yade Cross and praises Freeport.
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President Cleveland Western Trip Plans Revealed
Mrs Cleveland will precede the president on his western journey visiting Madison Wisconsin and the Vilas family. The president will join later in September and travel through Detroit Jackson Grand Rapids Chicago St Louis and the Pacific coast.
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Embroidered Swiss Skirtings and Edges Now Open
Just opened a full line of Embroidered Swiss Skirtings and Edges for white dresses priced from 60c to $1.96 a yard. Scarce and in great demand, call soon for choice. Also a bargain Egyptian Laces at about half price 7 8 12 1 2 and 14c per yard. WM. Walton.
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National Educational Association Meeting Excursion Tickets
For the Annual Meeting in Chicago July 12 to 15, C., M. & St. P. Ry offers fall excursion tickets valid July 6 to 18 and return July 15 to 18, priced at 5.50 dollars. Agent J. Bowrarr announces. A new summer corset available today at Walton's praised as best value for the price.
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