Malarial Troubles and Rail News Amid Turbulent Septembers
In scattered reports from Omaha to Utah and Wisconsin, malarial illnesses spike among workers while Union Pacific reports higher passenger sums and expands snow sheds. Weather turmoil in Wisconsin and Meade Meadow, and court notes in Little Cottonwoods set a tense mid September scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Union Pacific
Jqnesville
Wis
William Still
Snorer
Wisconsin
Early 1860s Expositions and Fairs Reported Across Cities
Widespread notes from Ogle and Warren counties in Illinois describe agricultural fairs opening under rainy weather with strong stock displays. London ships and English coal costs influence mills. Paris reports a Turkish ambassador’s death by train. Cincinnati records Expo attendance above last year. Milwaukee fair faces heavy rain but highlights machinery, while St Louis notes a storm-related lawsuit verdict and Chicago crime sprees prompting safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oredon
Ondal
Ogle County Agricultural Society
Monmouth
Ill
Warren ‘County Agricultural Society
Warren County
Lowa
St. Tiouis
United States Circuit Court
Lening and Pearce
New York
United States Insurance ,Company
St. Louis
Progress
Mississippi River
United States Supreme Court
H. Singleton
Five on Murder Charge After Chicago Street Shooting
A 18 year old McWilliams dies after a late night shooting on South Clinton street near 196 as four roughs confront printers Moore and McWilliams. Cullins is named shooter. accomplices arrested. coroner set to hold inquest.Greenebaum aids evidence gathering in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arfont
Chicago
James P. McWilliams
M. A. Moore
Times ‘Office
Clinton Street
No. 196
Ace
Moore
McWilliams
Madison Street
Wm. Fry
John Lynch
W. Kerwig
Thomas Connelly
Edward Duffey
West Monroe St
Thomas ‘Culling
Cullins
Journal
South Clinton Street
Wenby & Moes ‘Singer
van Buren Street
Greenebaum
Citizens’ Committee
Chicago Journal
Obsequies of Hon John W Barson Lead Northwestern Indiana Mourning
The funeral for the Hon John W Barson was held in Muncie today in a ceremony described as the largest ever in Northwestern Indiana. A mourning special train carried Masons and many prominent citizens from Indianapolis to attend. Business was suspended in Munich as the nation mourned the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpiinapolis
Ind
John W. Barson
Muncie
Indiana
Munich
Murder at Oswego Shoemaker's Boarding Place
Mark Newberry a shoemaker from Oswego Ill was shot at his boarding place by Samuel West an Oswego resident. He died yesterday morning at 11 o clock from the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Ill
Mark Newberry
Oswego
Samuel West
Capture of John Clark the Insane Man
John Clark, an alleged insane intruder, demanded 2000 dollars at A J Pomeroy’s house, stabbed a deputy, evaded arrest, and fled toward the country. Deputy Piersol and City Marshal Dryer located him, Clark drew a knife and ran. Officer Dryer arrested him after a chase and a gunshot wound to his back. Dr Buckley treated the back wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clark
A. J. Pomeroy
Young Kline
Piersol
Dryer
Clark
Here
Eleroy
Boynton
Buckley
Fair Grounds Busy With Sounds And Goods On Display
The Dakota Brass Band entertained visitors on the fair grounds on Wednesday while vendors like Emmert and Burrell showcased pictures cutlery and toilet goods. New sidewalks have been laid in parts of the city and merchants such as Gates Burton and W C Barnes & Co advertise farm implements and machinery attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caxton
Wehitsery Department
Dakota Brass Band
Emmert & Burrell
Weirdice
W.C. Barnes & Co
McAffee & Pattison
Barnes & Co
Floral Hall Exhibit At The Fair Showcases Fine Plants
The flowers and plants on exhibition at the Fair are very fine and attractive. Mr John Bucher Mrs W T Marshall P Brinkman Mrs Oscar Taylor Mrs McAffee Mrs Snow Wm Flansburg and others have fine collections and are competing for prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bucher
W. T. Marshall
P. Brinkman
Oscar Taylor
McAffee
Snow
Wm. Flansburg
Local Fair Attracts Large Crowd And Notable Exhibits
September 26 crowds attend the fair with Beebe stock displays, Miller sheep praise, Barnes & Co machinery on show, and Floral Hall crowded. Aurora or Gipsy’s Prophecy played to a full house starring Miss Jennie Hight. Evening crowds and street activity noted amid chatter of upcoming colder weather and boxing away mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Jennie Hight
Nuisance Calves Plague City Near Baptist Church
A writer complains about a vacant lot used as a pasture housing weak calves near the Baptist Church. The calves moo and bellow day and night, disturbing sermons and prayers. The letter asks the City Marshal to address this nuisance and halt the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Batron
Baptist Church
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Gataral News
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Salt Lake
Wm. B. Ogen
The
North Pacific
Puget Sound
Sacramento
Emma
Mounin Meadow
Emma Mining Company
Eng
Cincinnati & Ibis Tunnel Company
Little Cottonwoods
District Court
Phoebe Cuzzins
Territory
United Ites
Hematead
Ors
Illaims
Congress
Mainme Bay
Britain
Julian Canse
London
England
City of London
City of
Bristol
France
Paris
the Figaro
D'Jemil Mehemd Pasha
Limburgh
Austria
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Cook County
John Burson
Bept
Pelton & Pomeroy
Ford & Wise
Floral Hall
Boga
Ober Pern
Stéphenson County
I. G. Chaidaack
Sarah Carey
Recorder's Office
Brephenson County
Illinois
Ira Babenck
Wolclock
New Court House
Freeport
Stephenson
Linois
Pea Tiniag
Ninofs
Cornelius First
Willhreas
Jane Rodcarmel
Jacob Rodcarmel
Luther W. Guiteau
Second National Bank
L. W, Quiteau
Stephenson County
Said County
Aaron Bolender
Barbara Fisher
Solomon Fisner
Adam Bolender
Levi Bolender
Frederick
Bolender
Elizabeth Maurer
George Maurey
Matilda Kleckner
Jackson Kleckner
John Bolender
Isaac Bolender
Reuben Bolender
Ilinois
Sorore
Rock Grove
Auta Stephenson
Beation
Nore
Les
David Zimmerman
Joan Coates
Freeport Post
Stawes
Astern
W.U.R. Rie
Monroe
Cedarville
Orangeville
Oneca
Ana Bhuey
Aulis
Bissasrescacec
Elizabeth
Watterman’s
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Freeport Journal
Spinam
Book & Job Printing Office
Dls
Aued
Bill Heads
Ateing & Gusus'ord
Freeport, Il
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