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Newspaper
Macomb Eagle
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1883
Page
6
Office listing fragment shows a 24 story Venable's Building on the North Side with a $2.00 term. readable but unclear. May indicate rental or sale notice with missing details.
Miss Lotta Crabtree now around 87 or 88, valued at 400000 to 500000 mostly in her mother’s name. Her father ailing in England receives 25 dollars weekly. Lotta’s career began in California dives and St Louis through Wallack and Philadelphia, then Wallack’s in New York where she rose as a star. Her public persona blends charm with a distinctive stage manner, while private life hints at a disputed marriage and family tensions.
A Washington correspondent named Richer lists senators by traits across states with claims that Fair Nevada is richest, Harris Tennessee is richest, Sherman Ohio leanest, Davis Illinois fattest, Butler South Carolina most handsome, McDill Iowa ugliest, Mahone Virginia most het erodox, and McMillan Minnesota most orthodox. Also notes Debater Ingalls Kansas best, Camer on Pennsylvania poorest, Van Wyck Nebraska wittiest, Mitchell Pennsylvania dullest, Bayard scholarly, Plumb least so, Mor Alabama talks most, Johnson Virginia least, Saulsbury Delaware tallest, Baylor shortest, Edmunds best heat lawyer, Davis West Virginia best businessman, Logan noted general, Frye Maine most eloquent. A giant Amazon from Marian Wedde in Manchester England measured eight feet two, German-born, age 17, possibly growing. Also mentions new goods at Syarra & Warren's.
A barber shop chat mentions a Western traveling man to wed Mrs Hornswoggles daughter amid old woman tensions. Jacksonville Courier reports seven Sharp's Landing walnut logs near Naples, totaling 7,000 feet and valued around $7,00, to be shipped east for processing. Blackmore heirs in Pittsburgh discuss recovery of vast national and private holdings with European connections. Day begins and ends with a global roster of ethnic groups as ancient and modern timelines mix.
The Rev. I. H. Kalloch, former San Francisco mayor, has retired from politics and settled on a cattle rancho at Banta Crus. Curiosity grows as observers wonder how he will fare in stock raising.
St Louis reporter interviews Mr John G Priest who praises Samuel J. Tilden as clear headed amid his health rumors and notes party leaders want Tilden as 1884 candidate while Cleveland is not seeking the presidency. Also a Canton Ledger tale warns against trusting papers after a bad contract for a sickle grinder and a note scam.
The Leroy Free Press describes Rev Thomas Harrison as a short lean man with a large head and heavenly mouth, presenting him with quaint colors. The article also covers varied topics from Canada US trade figures for 1882 to local incidents in Sullivan and Fort Worth, including Osburn shot by a sheriff, a marriage fraud tale, Lizzie Barton’s father John Barton dies, and a sharp editorial remark about President Arthur’s administration.
Judge John A. Jameson writes in the North American Review on divorces. He disputes claims Chicago is unusually liberal, citing 714 divorces in 1882 from a county population of 607,468 and 9,605 marriages, one divorce per 184 marriages, and one per $507 of population.
Advertises W L Kennen stock including mens and boys clothing hats trunks and other goods at low cash prices. Notes Brabury Encyclopaedia adoption by readers and Winslow & Copss Park House offering the book with agents sought to expand distribution.
Proyistona canned or dried fruits finest teas spices advertised by Gamage & McMun at 7 South Randolph St. They promise good trade and prompt service. Bartixson & Giatore announce a large lumber stock at their yard near the railroad depot with low drives for builders and readers in need of lumber.
A caller invites readers to visit Ma comb to secure bargains at Graves and Mapes. The note emphasizes bringing money to take advantage of the sale items and discounted goods.
Mrs. Mr. Jacona offers dress making and cutting in fashionable styles with affordable prices and satisfaction guaranteed. Macomb greenhouse advertises house plants from 10 cents, geraniums, fuchsias, verbenas, p
See W. L. Kenner's new Spring and Summer Stock now full and complete. Suits for men from $4 to $80 and all goods guaranteed as represented at the lowest prices. Fine suits made to order with a fit guarantee. Large line of furnishing goods hats and clothing for all ages. W. L. Kenner will please you. Give him a call.
Smith visits Chicago this week to buy goods for the new store of Surry and Warren, Utlen, Rochester, and Louisville Fine Shoes, advertised as the best, at Graves and Marxs.
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