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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1875

Page

3

Earthquake Life in San Francisco Before the Yankees

The author reflects on regular earthquakes in San Francisco, noting ground movement and building resilience. He contrasts tall new structures with older low ones, comments on the Palace Hotel’s height, and jokes about earthquake life. He praises abundant produce and pricey, flashy fashion among prominent women, and remarks on fortunes made and spent in mining-adjacent wealth.

New Palace San Franciscan

Indiana Politician Mr. Orth Aided War Effort

The article profiles Mr. Orth, born April 22, 1817 near Lebanon Pennsylvania, educated at Pennsylvania College Gettysburg, admitted to the bar in 1839, and active in Indiana politics from 1841 onward. He served in the Indiana State Senate, acted as its president, joined the 1901 Pesce Congress, and later entered national politics as a U S Representative. He organized a company to defend Indiana and commanded the ram Horner on the Ohio River.

Kentucky Ilinois Congress Lincoln Iie Grant U.S Austria John Jay Senate Odd Fellows’ Hall Washington Indiana National Capital Fish Jewell United States Horner Ohio River

Danville Man Tries to End Life After Marital Turmoil

Frank Elliot, a carpenter from Danville, faced multiple marriages and a fractured home life. After leaving his first wife and children with an alleged second union, he traveled to Missouri where he met Flora Free and wed her in Sturgeon. Returning to town, he attempted suicide with a knife but failed to kill himself, later leaving with his second wife on an evening train claiming a divorce from his first wife.

Frank Elliot Frank Danville Elliot Esat Missouri Flora Free Bira Sturgeon Eliott Ienry Kettleman Second Vermont Elliott New York World Beecher Bogarts Becch Fullerton Dadger Mr. Beach Mr. Moulton Bessie Turner Theodore Mr. Porter Bosch Porter Moat Tilton Sam’ Morris Moulton Evarts Bowen Ictures Bir. Evarta Fa. Topes

Woodland crops and dairies report mixed prospects in May

The Woodland area shows widespread crop damage from a severe winter and dry spring. Wheat nearly fails, most fields plowed for corn. oats poor but improving with rain. Corn appears abundant though cutworm damage cited. Hogs scarce. Milch cows and calves fetch 30 to 50 dollars. sheep and wool steady. Woodland dairy farm ships cream daily to Roller and others. Large herds moved to ranches in nearby counties.

Prom Wooptalip Ralla Audrain Horace Bheep Woodland Dairy J.C. Roller

Assassination on Georgetown Street Stuns Town

A man named Jacob Snider was killed after a pursuit along a mountain road near Georgetown. Jackson Bishop fired twice, striking Snider in the head as he fled toward Clark's stable, then escaped on horseback toward Silver Plume. Bishop, accused of motive tied to Pelican Company actions, remains at large with rumors circulating about pursuit efforts. Local authorities report ongoing searches and no capture to press time.

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Kingston Delights in Spring Weather and Local News

Kingston reports lively spring as weather improves and crops thrive. Merchants like Simone expand stores. Sunday school led by Mr John Alps grows stronger. Rev. Q F Spencer and Rev J O Groach continue preaching and giving lectures. a note warns of moral concerns as the devil haunts Kingston and villagers contemplate fasting and prayer to banish him.

A. Lennon Adams County Kingston Whig Laat Simone Hia Atorehouse Kingston Sunday School Afr John Alps Q. F. Spencer Methodist Church J.o.groach Perry, Roth Mau

Quagrencero Mansmary’s CaTHout CoN Cited as Cure All

Quagrencero Mansmary’s CaTHout coN touted as the sole successful remedy for cures of diseases to which women are peculiarly liable. Quaverexnero Courany located at 59 Reaves Street, New York, markets this preparation.

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