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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1875

Page

8

Chief Engineer Ayers Dies After Hemorrhage at Home

John I. Ayers, chief engineer of the Quincy Fire Department, died suddenly at his residence from hemorrhage of the lungs. A lifelong public servant and veteran of the Union Army, he led the department with diligence, securing improvements and earning wide respect. Funeral with Masonic honors planned. city draped in mourning. Jefferson Square courthouse debate dominates supervisors meeting with local efforts to spur wagon and broom factory development in Shelburna Shoals.

Daily Whig John Hi. Ayers Quincy Mr. Ayers Rahway N. J James McDade Freedmen's Bureau Columbus Quincy Fire Department Fire Department Jack D Army Steinback Bloomington Ian John I. Ayers Ife Ent New Jersey E. M. Ayers Jersey City Bodley Lodge Adams Grove U. A.O.D

Movement in Hurryata Amid Local Receiving Interest

In Hurryata Missouri on December 2 the town notes a growing movement to receive something new, drawing considerable attention from residents and officials. Local observers say the effort could impact community services and future plans, though specifics remain unclear.

Hurryata Tuclma

Adams County Bible Society meeting and officers elected

The Adams County Bible Society held its annual meeting at the First Union Congregational Church. Rev F S Giddings presided, with lengthy reports praising county work, 125 miles traveled, 1,040 families visited, and 660 total visits by agents. Officers nominated: President F S Giddings, Secretary John Irwin, Treasurer C T Bull, Depositor J R Dayton.

The Adams County Bible Society Congregational Church First Union Congregational Church Giddings Mr. Clark Christian Church Bible Association Bible Cause F. 8. Giddings John Irwin C. T. Bull J. R. Dayton Joel Rice James Arthur J. C. Blanchard Wm. Dickhut T. L. Lox BE. K. Stone Cr. Hooner C. Menke Henry Meyer EH. A. Markley

Adulteration and dentistry notes in 19th century ads

A collage of advertisements and notices discusses adulterated baking powders and flavoring extracts, price relations with Dr Price's brands, dental extractions with nitrous gas, and cheap overcoats. It mentions Steele Price, Jos Stern and Son, and various goods like textiles, straw, wedding cards, cough remedies, and digestion related health claims in a vivid period tone.

Dr. Price Steele & Price

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J. H. Ayers Jefferson Square Board of Supervisors E. H. Turner Col. Hichardson Yeas—Jobs Altmir Wm. M. Avise Jocl Benton Henry C. Casiy Charles M. Grammer Wm. Huddleston James H. Hendrickson M. Heidergich Michael Kelley Shelbina HEW Talmage—Moody and Sankey Edward Anderson Wilmot Selden Society Qiederkranz Maing and Sixth Streets Glnndwells Cheap Lamp and Queensware Store Maine Street Opera House Harn N. G. Pearson’s Col Maine Fifth Sts du. Broan Pecs Hall Italia Decrow Joseph Stern & Son's North Front Street Ewing & Brann Josnya & Moxi's Corner Fourth Hampshire Str Gem City Paper Mills Joseph Stern & Son Joserh & Nelke Comer Fourth Hampshire Sts Vlannels Joans Cassimeres Soo Leong Wahuee Pe Tue Wnia Office West Spalding Mevin & Wiiereman Meyer & Whitehead Hale Schrader Graffenburg Company Reade &J N.Y Charter Oak J.J. Grant Hampshire,st Sixth Street Quinney Boot Silver Rogers, Smith & CO Lark Ans Pate Fifth and Maine Streets Quincy, Itur Novelty Store Boston Kore Croquet Fourth St Physicians and Surgeons Curtis, M. D RT. Mary'a Hospital Heardence Shy Street Twenty-econd Twentyfourth Inds Jel2dawiv W. C. Pipino, M. D Powers & Finlay Westings Main Street Clothier Comer Fifth York Streets Iumots Jetdwell A. H. Keath Apetaire Aloin Gatz Maine Atreet J. F. Daugherty & CO Manufacturvre Cnd Hlastlie Ely Prane Waler Bever Elge Fur Ptock Hane Elite Street Ingle Jylawly Liver Regulator Tria Ia Alabama Tam Gaoy Gion Biont Abs City Bank Simmons C. A. Nurrina Dr. Simmons M.R. Lyon H. L. Lyon Bellefontaine R. F. AnNpenson Felyen, Perry, Ga Elven Meacham Chattahoochee J. W. Mason Florida Conference Hev. W. F. Easterning Oglethorpe College Davin Wirtry D. D. Meriam Meriam D. D. Meriam & Son, Whollsale and Mepail Dealers Wisconsin River Teptuwly
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