Hogs Steady to Moderately Active in Market
Report notes hog prices firm and moderately steady with demand steady. Prices range 9.50 to 9.70 per cwt for straight ears, with careful shipping conditions and mixed movements through February to May.
19 Feb 1876
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Newspaper
Joliet Daily Sun
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1876
Page
1
Report notes hog prices firm and moderately steady with demand steady. Prices range 9.50 to 9.70 per cwt for straight ears, with careful shipping conditions and mixed movements through February to May.
A early morning blaze on North Collins Street destroyed Mrs. Anna Devers home after neighbors discovered the fire and woke her three children. The lower story furniture was saved by neighbors but the house burned completely with unknown origin this time. Loss estimated at 300 for the house and 100 for furniture. Devers carries insurance, while another nearby building burned last winter within forty feet. This marks the fourth structure in a 100 foot radius to burn in twelve months.
The Sun reports a City Hall gathering for the mayoral nomination as N D Tighe chairs the convention. W D Fay wins the chairman role after votes and divisions, with C W Stache as secretary and N D Tighe Patrick Shannahan on credentials. Democrats crowd the stairs as officials tally results and appoint a central committee.
Informal mayoral ballot results Henry Harwood 9 ballots and Schedt 3. formal tally ties and new nominations for city offices in Joliet. Citizens accuse Aldermen Hicks and Sandiford of self serving dealings and inflated city bills, listing specific payments and council favors.
Yesterday Orrawa notes created excitement over Hon KE Leland and the gubernatorial race. Critics describe Lewis Steward as profane and rough, claiming his temper and oaths would rule Illinois if elected, while Cook county religious delegates back Steward and Alderman Hicks pushes the nomination.
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