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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1875

Page

3

Real estate transfers show uptick in demand city county

Transfers in the week ended reflect stronger demand for property with total value rising to 47642 dollars and the largest sale at 20960 dollars to the C B Q A R Co for property on Front Street. Notable activity includes Fall Creek Clayton Coscard and Payton sales with several deeds at nominal sums from urban towns and inquiries for Quincy lots.

Greene Front Street Edward J. Bockleyton Q. BR Ud Opring Broadway H. Bray Jen. Au. Grr B. Hayworth Hampshire Vermont William Bowles Wm. Hekenkamp Acclu All Creek Warren F. Pitney Harrell Medea Gleveland Herman Ascoucre Jonah Jackson Ber Reasy Nan Brask Binckebler Christian EH Volbracht Cancora Craries M.gilmerto Walter Acecgan Neavda Concord Mary Hedner Jonas Grab Dee Ralph W SreehSeey Rail Creek Suareen Tam ‘Vancl Liberty Sam Hompson Charlies R. ‘Stewart Font Lote Payson Scynthia A. A Siehey David A. Colling Pavacari Bichee Henry Mocris Praceec Quincy Urea Freterick Ito James Wilson

Inequitable Assessments Across City and Outlying Lands

Letters complain of unequal assessments in Quincy area, listing many properties with varying acreages and values. Comparisons show city and adjoining townships taxed at different rates despite similar improvements, including Pearce heirs 10 acres at 3300.30 total, and Cox vs Dudley near Ellington, with wide per acre figures and inconsistent improvements.

Quincy Whigs Uwo Tuskie Bat Pearce Ellington Towtehip Beauesou Mitchell Pmsie Elington J. A. Cox City J. Dudley Ellington Cox Dudley McPahon Eslington Earl's Stabi Hargis & Sommer W. A. Richardson Richardson Fair Grounds St Dwight Melrose Gacree Backchan Lawrence & Marston Os Ackerman Bandiz Ernet G. W We. Bertin Twelfth Street Chestnut Street Alstyne G.W W.berrian Q. W B. F. Berrian Quincy F. Berrian Taylor

Nebraska farming shines in Wrights 100 acre success

The excerpt extols Nebraska agriculture with Gen. Wright of Columbus, Ohio owning 100 acres in Seward County. Breaking, seeding, and harvest costs are outlined against crop yields of wheat. Wright’s one year profit exceeds the land purchase and cultivation costs, illustrating the viability of Nebraska farming and the advantage for self owned landholders.

Nebraska Feo Wright Hecumskeere

Lincoln’s Luck misrepresented in Springfield dispatch

Lincon II denounces a Chicago Times dispatch as false and biased. The Lincoln city page argues the institution site lies on forty acres of rolling land with forest nearby and pure water, claiming central location with access to three railroads. Local officials Talbott Windle Latham Nicholson supported the site as equal or superior to other offers.

Lincon Chicago Yeaterday Springfield Lincoln R. A-Talbott Thomas Windle Col Latham A. B.” Nicholson Abe Logan County Chicago & Alton Toledo, Wabash & Western Indianapolis, Bloomington, & Western Times

Boucicault Faces Suit Over Rip Van Winkle Libel Claim

In New York a suit seeks $10,000 damages from Dion Boucicault over a letter alleged libelous stating he plagiarized parts of The Shaughraun and claims to own Rip Van Winkle. The case notes Boucicault’s arrest order, bail set at $1,000, and incident aboard the Bothnia as officers pursued him amid the legal dispute.

United States Switzerland Great Britain Canadian Postoffice Department Canadian Dominion Alantic Pacific For Boston New York Ogdensburg Detroit St. Paul New York Times Dion Boucicault Boucicault Joseph Jefferson Hubert McWade Vowwe Dion Bocciacr San-Francisco Laindan Tanlay Westbrook Bonciaol McGunigal Day Street Alr Henry J. Montague East Fifteenth Street McCullough Montague Algo 6 Josh Hartway Skibbecab Actinis Boucicault Pegad Superior Court Aaa Yordetfirson Rip van Winkle

Bananas as a Staple Crop in Tropics and Florida Plantations

The piece argues bananas are a luxury to some but a staple in parts of the world, noting Humboldt on yields, and describes Florida’s Col. Whither plantation with 10,000 plants. It highlights year round ripening, dwarf varieties renewed yearly, and high profitability given Florida and West Indies potential to meet demand.

Baltimore. Gazette Baltimore Street Charles and Liberty MecCiellam Alley Charles Street Manus Tropics Reions Col. Whither Silver Lake Florida United States West India Islands

Eleventh annual Adams County Sunday School Convention

The eleventh annual Adams County Sunday School Convention met at the Baptist Church in Payson starting August 19 1875 with devotional exercises led by J E Scarborough. Delegates elected pro tem secretary Samuel E Hewes and ZL ML Dort assistant, committees named, and greetings given by Rev C Yates. Afternoon sessions covered sermons reports and business, with resolutions urging Holy Spirit guidance teacher preparation church support and kindness to Payson hosts.

Adams County Sanday School Baptist Payson J. E. Scarborough Samuel E. Hewes ML Dort A.B. Campbell H. D. Clark R. Gregg A C. Yates A. B. Campbell R.gregg E. J. Hampion Echoola J. B. Crowe Wallace Hessid Bmessra Yates Weasels Linker Lampton Wigle Higgins Humphrey Weed Gregg Grosh Scarborough Campbell Anderson Joseph Turner Mendon V. Gardner Quincy E. E F. Humphrey Melrose Grozh Enid Pike County Milton J. G Little Jesus Bunga Jesus Christ God Bron. Anderson Wessely Tyler Duncan Gardner J. C. Grosh Bros. Tyrer Wright Wessels E. F. Humphrey Clayton John the Baptist Movement Payaon J. E., Scarborough John Irwins Thomas.Pope McDowell E. F J.C. Grosh L.A. Weed E. E.B. Sawyer Executive Committee Edward Anderson Kay Goa J. KR. Soans Rouan Samuel E. Herings Sec

Grimwood Body Found on Lake Michigan Beach Near Stony Creek

From White Hall Michigan the Evening Journal reports the body of N S Grimwood found yesterday on Lake Michigan beach near Stony Creek by A Beckwith. Identifying letters and notes from his trip were found on the clothing except coat and shoes.

ChicaGo the Evening Journal White Hall Mich N.S. Grimwood Lake Michigan Stony Creek A. Beckwith

Williamson County Sheriff reports state aid clash over lawlessness

Springfield dispatch says Noah E. Morris, Williamson County sheriff, returned from Joliet with prisoners and sought Auditor funds. He described fear among residents but noted steps to enforce laws with state backing. Governor urged officers and people to stand firm. Morris touted requisites for witness protection and doubts about federal troop use. The correspondent doubts any effective action will follow.

Springfield Ill Noah E. Morris Williamson County Joliet Williamson Morris United States

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