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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1869

Page

2

Constitutional questions fuel Indiana legislative clash

The piece reviews a State House confrontation over a constitutional amendment amid quorum fights in both chambers. It argues the Senate acted legally with a present quorum, while House members lacking a full quorum raised questions about validity. It predicts court review and possible broader political stakes, criticizing Democratic tactics as revolutionary and harmful to public interest.

Sesson Aber Demanes Saar House Matibers Senate Copsutonigen 4 &Mendment Congress Indiana Supreme Court

Maplewood High School closes second year with crowning May Queen

Maplewood High School at Cine Potrz Illinois held closing exercises for its second year. The event featured a May Queen ceremony, speeches by Rev. Hunting of Quincy, and a festive lunch. The principal achievement noted is growth from 200 to over 500 students, with plans to expand to 600 next fall. Prof. Hall leads a strong teaching corps, and the village pride centers on affordable training and no local saloon.

Maplewood High School Theusopee Cine Potrz Mr. Hunting Quincy E.hall Princeton Hall

Railroad Matters and Line Progress Updates

The contract for grading and bridging the St Joseph and Denver Railroad from Troy to its present terminus Hiawatha was awarded to Orcut and Knapp at 6700 dollars per mile. The line aims to reach the Kansas Pacific junction by July and finish to Rushville by June 10. Eighty freight cars will be added to the Hannibal and St Joseph line.

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Governor Colloratio n in Peoria Rumor

Fragmentary text reports a governor allied in Peoria and a Snow paper ceding the Argus, with marriages in Atlanta and a Gypsy band nearby. Mentions a joint stock company for a new Republican paper at Springfield and state legislative session notes. Also cites a Bible Society contribution and a fatal train accident near Carrollton. church association plans in Farmington Fulton county May 26 30.

Peoria Argus Atlanta Latgan County Albion Smith Springfield Fiature American Bible Society York St Tlonis Jacksonville Maguire Carrollton Offas Great Association of Congregational“Churches Ilinois Farmington Fulton County

Invasion threat to Western Missouri and county actions

Reports detail a potential frasshoppers invasion in Western Missouri and note multiple local affairs. Stakeholders include Orin Wales of St Louis, a move to shift Adair County seat from Lineas to Brookfield, a two mill bridge tax in Adair, and incidents from St Joseph to Hannibal including a strangest hand found in the street and the death of Fannie Hays the fat woman.

Missouri Orin Wales St. Louis Liun County Lineas Brookfield Adair County Chariton St. Joseph Fannie Hays de Haven’s Circus Company Hannibal John Stanton Richard Ova Cote Nes Dunbar, Smith & Co Canton George W. Vente Owen Wood S. B. Wheat Platte County United States Circuit Court

Brandreth pills and hair preservative advertised

An old advertisement highlights Brandreth's Pills as a trusted remedy for colds digestion and general ailments. It praises their safety and efficacy, claims it has helped many for decades, and notes widespread physician endorsement. Cristadoro's Hair Preservative is promoted to prevent balding and restore growth, with depots listed in Maiden Lane and Astor House. Dyspepsia Tablets are touted for indigestion heartburn and stomach issues with Easy taste and strong curative properties. Price details and druggist availability are provided.

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