Remembering Stanis SWEET and the Chicago Founding
A dated reminiscence recounts Stanis Sweet as a pivotal founder in Chicago and Madison, crediting his role in shaping two cities from early 1830s to late 1800s. It traces Chicago’s rise from a rough trading post to a major urban center, noting the 1871 fire spurring modern construction and the city’s 1880 and 1890 population milestones. The piece highlights Sweet’s New York origins, Wisconsin influence, and his long life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaxnson Sweel
Mr. Sweet
Chicago
Northwest
Cmasns
America
Matison
Ciresa
Four Lake
Wisconsin
Doty
Jorx W. Postaate
Brooklyn Tabernacle Dedicated To Dr Talmages Vast Congregation
The Brooklyn Tabernacle tabernacle dedication greeted over 6 000 attendees in a Romanesque stone and red brick building. It features a 160 foot tower, an organ with colored pipes, and memorial tablets from holy sites in Palestine. The vast interior includes a sunlit amphitheater style auditorium and spacious Sunday school rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bach
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Mech
Athens
St. Paul
Tabnage
Marriage Follows Divorce in Nelich Neb Observed
A divorce decree was issued after a wife alleged harsh treatment and temper, with corroboration from a young woman who lived with the couple for nine years. Within twenty four hours the ex husband married the other woman. Nearby in Oakland California an unclaimed horse was sold at an estray auction after twelve years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelich
Neb
Oakland
Senator Reagan Resigns Senate for Texas Railroads Chair
John H. Reagan resigns from the United States Senate to accept the chairmanship of the Texas railroad commissioners. Born in Sevier County Tennessee October 18 1828 he held roles as district judge congressman postmaster general and Confederate state leader. Horace Chilton of Tyler appointed to serve the remainder of Reagan’s term ending March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reagan
John H. Reagan
United States Senate
Texas Beah
Railread Commissioners
Sevier County
Tenn
Lezas
Teza
Senate
Samuel BE. Maxey
Beason
Curness
Horace Chiltos
Tyler
Tex
Hag Bru
Tull
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HE Daily News
Chissse
Prescot
Iis
Gromeet
Madsen
Wiscover
Fort Dearburn
Ins
Chiesa
Great Lakes
Pepple
ROYAL
U.S
Talmages New Tabernacle
Booklyn Tabernace
Holy Land
Pearance
New York
Brooklyn
Atari
St Steiner Brothers
Bhilob
Shiloh
Beulers
Franklin Miles
Joe. B. Gar
Mary L. Baker
Ovid
Mich
Miles
Axto Araseist
Garonles
Garrett
BROWN
Eale “ Brown
Steiner Brothers
Victor
Barmiens
Rature
Beechim
August Flower
M. Weed
Beliefontaine St
Indianapolis
Ind
Beecham
Sfdrese
SWIFT
Atlants
Esatlepet
Roy
Thaidetad
Hess
Eesti
Orla
Swift Specific CO
Atlantz
Printers’ Inc. & Journal
Edremase
Greg Peck
Sitterbie Set
Mswerdicog
gwengeLia
Hadeg
Paac
Gomsle
Rowell &Co
Spreee SL
Omer
Cail
OLN
Market St
Mannelis
Bridger
Io Ames
Ayres
SNS
Chichester
Paden
Vitor
ImogEney
J Mattiaxe
Tur
Rederick
Jans
Brish Bros
Setohig
Pastor Koenig
S.W
H. McPonough
Lowell
Mess
Chad
Fort Wagns
Koenig
Gov
Madison
Clinton St
Ill
Drug and Chemical CO
Frederick, Ma
United States
Washington
Eton
Eellee
Proprietor National
Steamsbulls
Middletown
Telephone
Runkenness
Merel
Sibiont
Williamson
Market Street
RugSdeodawiy
DR. Lobb
Phila
U. HS
Warfield ManuFacturing Company
BalTimore
Gatalogue
John Stac
Sris Nik
Messra Jon
A. P. Croear
Housh & CO
Philadelphia Creek
P. D
Schurili County
Peanesyiva Rooss & Co
Philadelphia
Bneols
Josepe
James 7
Ruddy
House OF Co. Co. Carty
East Park
Iron King and Noble
Frederick Stove
S.D. Thomas &Co
E. A. CO
FOX
East Patrick Street
Wilsow & Son
Excelsior Stove House
East Patricks
H. N. Etchison & Som
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