27 Aug 1874
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1874
Page
1
The Opera House hosted a grand reception concert with Kuehn’s band and the Quincy Choral Society drawing leading citizens, 150 children and noted soloists. A lengthy street procession followed with hundreds of wagons and displays from breweries, manufacturers, and local businesses, including cigars, furniture, farm machinery, and musical offerings amid festive pageantry.
The Crand procession in Quincy featured a city business men led display with National Guards, merchants, unions, and citizens assembling by 9 am. Steered by the police and a committee, the parade showcased bands, wagons, and multiple business firms as a civic spectacle surpassing prior local parades.
The Sangerfest wrapped up Friday with a grand concert at Floral Hall before about 4000 attendees. Mayor Rearick gave an Address of Welcome, praising sociability and philanthropy as visitors from Clayton LaGrange Canton and Hannibal joined local singers for a nine act program featuring Kuehn's orchestra, Kunker's Shakespeare March on ten pianos and ten organs, and multiple choruses. The event closed with the Star Spangled Banner and a lively ball that evening as dance continued past midnight.
August 18 report from Avauvara Georgia describes excitement over alleged white black clashes at Ridge Springs Edgfield county with armed groups forming in both states. By 9 p.m. Ridge Springs was quiet but tension and preparations continued as arms and ammunition move toward potential conflict.
A humorous Elmira Gazette reminiscence details two dreary weeks living alone. The writer endures scarce food, dodgy dishwashing, sleepy bedtimes, and chaotic housekeeping while hoping for homecoming. The piece ends with a tongue in cheek wish to avoid being born a woman or a housekeeper, preferring angelhood.
The Circuit Court of LaSalle County has spent two weeks trying Riley v. Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. The plaintiff alleges forcible ejection from the Company's Mineral in April last year, claiming severe injuries and lasting disability including a permanently injured shoulder and diseased lungs. The defense contends the plaintiff paid only statutory fare and that he was not entitled to regular carrier fare, with a motion for a new trial later overruled.
A New York Times extract argues infant deaths among Irish and German emigrants remain high due to crowded housing heat and bad drainage. It links poor feeding—meat tea and bread with fried meat—to weak, pale children and calls for hygienic reform and maternal reeducation to reduce mortality.
An elderly man starting a Sacramento grocery struggles with beer kegs from the previous day. He plans to tap the beer, arguing with a friend about the proper method. The scene captures a novice merchant’s misstep in a tense moment.
New York dispatch reports the Freeman's Journal claims Admiral Polo, Spanish Minister at Washington, resigned after refusing to sanction a proposed German bargain to cede Porto Rico. The account details Madrid pressures, German funds, and Serrano’s dictatorship, plus Polo's pro Spanish stance and vow to serve Spain’s welfare.
The London Field extols base ball as a scientific, quick, and exciting American sport akin to cricket and rounders. It notes rapid fluctuations, required judgment and courage, and the high skill of American players, suggesting cricket may see its national pastime gaining popularity at home.
A San Antonio reader recounts a scandalous night in a thin walled house. A mother confronts her daughter about kissing a man named John. The daughter explains the truth, citing prickly pitallos as the cause of lip pricks and a mistaken kiss accusation. The tale plays on rural gossip and miscommunication.
The Savannah Advertiser notes rice crop receipts up to date total 521462 bushels, about 21727 casks if 24 bushels per cask. Last year’s crop reached 21800 casks, signaling a slight decline. Market activity is steady with few low grade stocks. growing crop prospects are encouraging, though risk of disaster remains.
August 18 1874 Shelbyina Mo a disastrous fire swept the west side of Luaber street burning Calvert Carrolls drug store and many businesses from Mrs E P Smith to Swan Brothers. Losses range up to 10000 with several insured in American Central and German American. The fire halted by a brick factory and a frame building. Incendiary suspicion or spontaneous combustion discussed. Several firms insured and temporarily resuming business. Also notes on local weather corn prospects and a critique of girl schooling and proposed reforms.
Sophie Gatzén, who walked from Chicago to San Francisco, is committed to the Alms House after weeks at the St. Louis Hotel where proprietors paid for her care. She spoke rarely, sang hymns from a Methodist hymn-book, and helped in the kitchen before breaking her silence. Her father, a Methodist minister in Evans-ton, has not provided aid, and her condition worsened leading friends to place her in the Armabeng.
In Oblong Illinois, Achilles Al. Brown stood trial for the killing of Dr. George W. Rault. The Journal notes the case and presumes an acquittal, joking that no one could endure the town’s infamous name without violence.
Dr Clarke's brain building lecture reopens discussion on coeducation amid persistent prejudice. With terms starting soon, urgent subjects justify attention to schooling before experimenting with educational systems.
In August 1874 readers of the Whig praised The Wala as improved and essential to West Point life. The town shows growth with new houses by Levi Wolf and a robust grain trade led by Guthrie shipping nearly 4,000 bushels last week. Crops are good, merchants optimistic for fall trade, and the community remains active.
Courier-Journal correspondent gossips on the Fensman and Witherapoon in a Kentucky shooting. The piece recalls their pistol practice at twenty paces aiming at a nail-head and claims both men showed rapid fire with Smith & Wesson and navy six pistols. Westport details describe cocking and speed resembling a cheap clock.
At Long Branch and Ocean avenue an animated evening scene features every style of carriage from Landau to photon. Notable turnouts include Col Blanchard's landau with matched horses, Mrs Witzler's roan team, Mrs Hale's milk-white pony photon, Miss Jennie Blanchard's pony photon, and Col William Harte's splendid cabriolet. Col Joseph Bennet from Philadelphia displays a large English landau with four horses and gold-mounted harness, the coachman in drab livery with gold bands.
A Salt Lake Herald note reports a visiting lady traveler from Canon Kingsley’s party praised American Fork Canon for its scenery. She contrasted it with the Rhine, the Alps, Yosemite and the Sierras, saying the canyon’s grandeur surpasses all. Ships of ore shipments and daily canyon visits by pleasure seekers, game hunters, and sightseers are mentioned.
Fragmentary historical quote depicts a Detroit judge admonishing Daniel Smith with colorful slang. The passage references Hamtramck Spring wells and a punitive kick, noting a youth with tags, red eyes, a Fiout nose, empty pockets, and feathers in hair. The speaker calls for Bijah to restore order and for Einese to make him dance up.
A visitor recalls an intense rush through Westmajerey Abbey, describeing being pulled between romance and history. The experience felt reckless yet vivid, like a boiler explosion as kings queens and peers lingering on tombs left an impression on the writer. The afterword notes a private impact on an entire family.
An Augusta Chronica writer predicts a strong push at the next Georgia Legislature session to recognize the opurious bones sued by Bullock. About 7 million dollars are involved, with holders ready to spend two to three million to reach par.
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