A High Old Time Fourth of July in Quincy Planned
A large meeting at the Court house in Quincy outlines a grand July 5 celebration with a big parade, military and civic participation, and fireworks. Funds already pledged exceed five hundred dollars with more likely. railroads promise excursion traffic from multiple cities.
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Court‘house
Gustav Levi
Quincy
Beng
Rufe Miller
Lancers
Keokuk
Hannibal
Washington Park
Jefferson Square
Tim
His. Manor
Smith
Major J.lyn
Herman Dick
2 Brothers, Brewers
James H. Clark
Clark ” Morgan
L. D. White
Col
George
M. Miller & Co
R. Jos. Robbins
C. H. Morton
M. Powell
D. Wilcox
J.P. Ca. Mogan
Dr. Tlotlman
M. Kingsbaker
Lt. Wiltou
M. Bi Denman
L. Whitehead
Jos. Woodruff
J. Powers
M. Jacobs
J. L. Bert
C. 5.Bradbury
Chas
Woul
A. B. Kingsbury
John Dick
C. ©. Todd
H. Behrensmeyer
A.J. Lubbe
T. H. Castle
Frank Wella
Jacob Meyer
P. Bartlett
Gen
B. M. Prentisa
N. D. Munson
D. W. Miller
E Seger
Julias Keepel
Rob't Montgomery
Wm. March
W. D. Nichols
E. B. Hamilton
T. H. Connor
Multiner
D. D. Merriam
Wm. Harvey
Chris
Belzer
Ball
Mayor Smith
Miller
Henry Kespohl
K. H. Turner
John P. Mikesell
German- American Bank
Chicago, Burlington
Hannibal & St. Joe
Toledo, Wabash & Western
Quincy, Allen & St. Lonia
Quincy, Missouri & Vacitlc
Eagle Transportation Company
Morton & Nichola
St. Mary's
St. Louis
National Guard
Arsenal
Iowa State Guard
Chicago
Poisoned gum boots blamed for miner deaths in California
A Mercury correspondent from Oroville reports that green flannel lining in gum boots worn by California gravel miners has arsenic dye, poisoning many people including some fatally. The claim highlights a dangerous fashion choice among workers and probes safety in mining communities.
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Oroville, Butte Co
Cal
Mercury
California
Columbia Burnings and Sherman Testimony Debate
A detailed summary of testimony and claims regarding the 1865 Columbia fire. The piece cites Col. Stone, Gen. Sherman, and others, alleging orders and actions about burning cotton and the city, with arguments for and against Sherman’s responsibility and the role of Union troops. It notes multiple witnesses and the Mixed Claims Commission findings, and outlines Columbia’s planned points to shape historical judgment.
Charge Against Sherman for Columbia Fire
James Wood Davidson of New York accuses General Sherman of moral responsibility for the burning of Columbia in 1875. He cites orders from General Hampton favoring restraint, fires started by burning cotton, extinguished by local firemen and soldiers, and warnings to citizens of an impending conflagration announced by signals. He alleges federal officers witnessed soldiers aiding the blaze and failing to intervene.
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Ma. Greent
Hampton
Beauregard
Lowndes
Columbia
Sherman
Colombia
Jas. Woop Davidson
New York
Fighting Indians in Texas at Lost Valley encounter
The Galveston News reports a dawn pursuit after Indians stole horses in Lost Valley. Major Jones and Lt Long followed through rough terrain for miles, engaging in a running fight. In one brief, brutal exchange, an Indian was killed at 70 paces, several Spaniards and rangers struck decisive blows, and losses included one wounded horse and multiple casualties on both sides. The battle ended with captives, trophies, and bodies guarded by post surgeon support.
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Texas
Galveston
Jones
Lost Valley
Long
Gailin
Spura
Eanes
Banes
Jacksboro
Sajor
Beach retracts errors in Beecher case commentary
Correspondent notes William Beach retracts claims about Beecher, Sun writer Bartlett, and Mrs Woodhull, after Evarts and Porter speeches. Beach admits mistakes while Beecher's counsel watch and press him to correct assertions. Courtroom observations recount sleep of some defendants’ lawyers and Beach's apologetic defense of Woodhallism.
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Cincinnati
Bia
Beach
Bartlett
New York Sun
Porter
Beecher
Evarte
Woodhull
Evarts
Tracy
Sherman
Gospel Work Not For Profit, Church Leaders Warned
The church has long held that preaching and spreading Christianity should be charitable, not a money making venture. Religious societies aim for fair compensation to sustain benevolent efforts, not personal wealth, condemning clergy who seek revenue through gospel work. The discussion notes rising corruption in recent years.
Religious newspapers mixed with business and deceit
Critics denounce religious journals that blend sermons with advertisements and premiums. They condemn publisher departments peddling pills, hair dyes, and insurance, plus swindling schemes under a religiosas guise. The piece warns sincere readers and vows vigilance against corrupt practices.
Johnson College closing exercises and prospects
The closing exercises at Johnson College featured the Choral Union with piano solos duets songs and choruses. Thirteen students showcased original compositions and declamations winning prizes for declamation chemistry and mathematics. A social reception followed as examinations indicated strong readiness and rising fall enrollment. President Hall departs East for finances while preparations for the fall term begin.
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Comaurt
Johnson, College
Luttrell
Josie
Marc
Ralph
Burley
Wm. Schulthise
Frankie Perking
Thureday
Quincy
Johnson College
Do Not Buy Clothing Until You See First Examined Book
An old notice urges readers to inspect Joseph A Stern & Son's on the north side of the square before buying clothing. It notes Stillwell’s healthful prospects near Quincy, with local tradesmen and a hotel, and mentions corn and oat farming potential. It promotes Buckeye Table Rake machines by Pope & Baldwin as superior to old reaper styles.
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Stillwell
Quincy
D.H.B
Joseph
8Tern & Son
Pope & Baldwin
Pope & Baldwin's
Pope, & Baldwin
Wanted 5000 for two years on secured city real estate
WanTeD aepia 5000 for two years with ample security on an unnumbered real estate in the city of Quineyr. Interest semi annually at 8 percent. Run at 315 Jersey Street for further informats Samog. P. Caurca.
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Quineyr
Jersey Street
Samog
P. Caurca
Week of property sales sparks quiet confidence in Quincy
Local buyers show growing activity with numerous transfers in Quincy and surrounding areas. Transactions include parcels on Hampshire and Maine streets, Second and Front, and Elm Street blocks, with prices ranging from 1500 to 2500. Market sentiment remains optimistic as leases rise and encumbrances fade, signaling continued weekly transfers into fall.
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Quincy
Circuit Court
W. F. Pitney
Edward William
Geo. Stauffer
Poe
Gh& W
Berrisa
Henry Caspers
Adams Etreet
Eleventh
Twelfth Streuta
Bernard Schuckinz
Gerhard
Chasfer
Sixth Street
Sycazoro
Maple Streets
John
Ee Verman
North Aide Aiaing
Teath
Blavouth
Maria Hlorig
Henry Heeb
North Aide
Maine
Betwen
Kleventhe
Wits Ea
Phallip Schoshedissen
Keblanbrink, Et al
Potech
F Kisle
Jared Ely
Mendon
Samuel Gerhard
Henry A Bigael
Chas I Hoffman
Frazie
Geori Taylor
Margeret Romm
Henry Bexton
Ruft
Edward J Uoverson
Herman E Maller
Sie
Nampshire
Sixth
Seventh Street
Lewis Boling
John Padgett
Orner
Raz
Quac
Chicago
St. Louis
Milla
Sneats
Sarrerorrs
Pricca
Shorts
Mailia
Waosar
Coxx
Shelby County
W. BT. Guasscock
Hampshire Street
Buckeye Table Rake Reaper and Mower Adverts in Quincy
An 19th century style classified ad features Buckeye Table Rake Reaper and Mower claims, urging buyers in Quincy and surrounding areas to visit Park & Channon and Rogers & Bro. for discounted agricultural machinery, dry goods, and clothing. It touts Pittman closing out sale, McCormick Dropper reliability, and Vinegar Works prominence.
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McCormick
Park & Channon’s
Quincy
Pittman
Gall
Park & Channon
Smith's
Park House
Quincy, IL
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Gen. Sherman
New York World
Washington Chronicle
Mixed Claims Commission
South Carolina
Thiere
Gen. Hampton
Wadehampton
Geb. Halleck
Charleston
Fifteenth
Howard
Fifteenth Corps
Henplon
Banda
Rivera Walker
C.C. Howard
Ger. Hampton
James. L. Orr
Gov. Orr
Gen. Howard
Gena. Howard
Col. Stone
Goodwyn
State House
Col Stone
Maj. Goodwyn
Colonel Stone
Whitelaw Reid
Ohio
Halleck
William Beverley Nash
Philadelphia
President Grant
T. J. Goodwyn
Chicago Tribune
Roberaville
Same
Blackville
Orangeburg
Lexington
Winneboro
Camden
Lancaster
Uheaterfield
Cheraw
Darlington
Clampton
Riwlins Lowndes
Capt. Lowndes
Jumpton
Tampton
United States
Asziza
Citizens of
Carroll
Ansons
New York Times
Insurance Department
Tis 'Eis
Joseph Stern & Son
Wm. J. Brown
United States’ Circuit Court
Brown
Jayne
Stern & Son
Apatis
Adams County
Payson
D. Lewis
Sec'y
Payson, al
Flarvester
Park, & Channon
Abe " Smith
Park & Cannon
W. T.& B. A. Rogers
Prowa
Waruroom
North Sixth Street
Tusikiss
Pricea
Meyer & Wirenkap’s
West
Duryeas
Graefenberg
Graefenberg Courany
Reade St
Park& Channon
Park-House
Third and
Hampshire Streets
Ill
Rallston
Dr. I
York Street
Third
Maine Street
Homperers
Hammerat Tac! Co
Broadway
N. Y
Dow
Pope & Sandwin’s
Rogers & Bro.’s
Bixth Street
Postoffica
Lu Aguiuly
M. Jacons
TL. Pax & Co
Pruistxa’s
Mryven & Wairenean's
Tug Excelsior Selfraker
Reaper
Park
Channon
Smith’s
Corner Third and
Hampshire
Quincey, Lil
Park. & Coannon
Ponp
Syit
Bersaian & Jacobs’s
Reapera
Monera
Joseph ‘Stern & “Son's
Neads
Hall
Banther Connon
Jenninga
A. Savino
Dr. Price
Spalding’s
Timothy
Puutrar—Eecelpta
Tvo
Sarconta
Paratoxe
Wal
Eaos
Quincylive Stock
Onleaga
Bulla
MIDES
WOOL
H. Swimmer
Hania EU Y
Barry
Weapase
Brass
Hebad
Willimantic
A.m. Derk W. Fon
T. L
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WA. C. Pipino, H. D
Fifth and
York Streets
Mugla
Non
Abigail C. Chatten
Jasac Shing
Clark Chatten
County of
Adams
Wllnois
Ea Sculuidinablots Aiotessid
Patlioners Ve
Elizabeth Shino
Ingald County
Ilnois
Adams County Agucnltural
Hordentinral Aveodi Moo
Nombeses
Eccifon Rit
Rapge
John Wood
Fease
Woodrud
Theodore TY
Dwight
William A. Richardson
Charles M. Lytoan
Theodore T. Dwight
Adame
Mfty
Toa
Tven
Nevens'y
W. Berrisn
Dabota
Jefiwin
Aligail
Chatten
Adumitoletratriz
Isaavu Siln
Gavin B. Duncan
Adama
Olney
Anguat
Joan W. Duncan
Jeriwin
Armstrong & CO
Intel
Jelddeodiwek
Teveenary Institute
Janeaville
Jetdanker
Pee- Book Agents PLC
Housands
North America
N.Y
Buffalo
Pobiahiog Department
Wholesale Ghoorhies
Gherkins
Bentios
Catenpe
Costa Rica
Japan
Dava
Allspice
Cassis
Kobi
Mospale& Ag ' Raat
Bate
Tony Mincy
Sievesvece
LN Soto
Plymouth
Boots
Canoe
Whittensvill
Whittensville
Sear Aeeienaens
Hope
New Hewesee
Lonsdale
Lonsdale Cambric
Avan
Seea
Blackstone
Garner
Aloe
Manvill
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Loncester
Blue Union No
Prodigy
Dave Nesa
Nanmkeag
Kerasget
Essereceae LI Age Et Amoskeag
Amockeaz A
Amoakese
Moskeag
Lewiston
Lewiston Ee
Amockeag
Seasrese Otte
Eecee
York
Eeoes
Union AA
Olis Co
Seeee
Boaton
Belipse
SBI
Ammonkeag
Hamilton
Gonsstogs Cca
Conestoga G. M
Conestoga UT
Mathuen
Elmwood
Pearl River
Pial Pd
Gence
Warren
Yu Vcsee Eenes
Denims
Warren BB
Warren Boston
Lom Serarnaseken
YLANN
Tremont
Bamiton Stoat
TON
Tremont Y
American Light
American Dark
Hamilton Bias Ae
Ereen
Western
Steven
Blas
Everett
Algera
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Lemaa
Corner Third
Pank & Channon
Humphrey
Telekgraph
New Roma
Juss 2
Western Union Matercan
Pacific Mall
Union Pacific, Wesssdne Ee Tom
ST. Louj
Se. Louis
Jane
Guam
Catris—Hecelpta
Sato
Grine
Milwaukee
Illinois
GEO
P. Rowell & CO
Park Row
Sioux City Journal
Wored
Journal
Low Town
Boathers Te
Do Vicker &Co
Adquete, Me
Advertiser's Gazette
A Journal of Information
Tsers
P. Rowan & Co., Editors and Publishers
jelSdawimr
Giles
Amnonia
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