06 Feb 1879
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Newspaper
Joliet Daily Sun
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1879
Page
1
In a reflective column the author recalls the total destruction by fire of Missouri State Lunatic Asylum with 800 inmates escaping unharmed. The piece urges strict fire precautions in crowded public buildings and notes cautious praise for St. Joseph staff managing the crisis.
Reported trial details show John Charles and Jacob Sheik facing riot charges after a October quarrel with Justice Morgan and Bobzin over an attachment on Henry C. Stoll. The Sheiks allegedly fired insults and a fusilade in Morgan's office, with a second aggressive move halted by Mrs. Morgan and Bobzin. Defense witnesses deny essential facts, praising the defendants' peaceable character.
Church meetings draw dozens as temperance talk spurs action. Town notes report arrivals departures sales and social events including sociables at the Morse and Haley homes with a detailed Hadley program featuring readings songs and recitations.
A historical ad lists hosiery domestics cloaks and furs offered at fifty cents on the dollar through January. It details heavy and good muslin fabrics, calico, linens, gloves, pins, combs, percale dress goods, gingham, silk handkerchiefs, corsets, flannels, blankets, towels, table linen, merino, and all wool hose with various prices and promotions.
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