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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1875

Page

8

Stock Sale at Fair Grounds Buys Berkshire Hogs and Cattle

A morning delay at the Fair Grounds stock sale led to a late start as Gen Singleton’s stock headlined the event. Berkshire hogs, noted as the finest of their size, plus cattle and horses, drew buyers from J. Bradford, T. Ingraham, Col. Jameson, and others, with prices ranging up to 37 dollars for a single sow and 30 dollars for boars and sows. A sheep sale followed with two high bids, then blooded cattle sales continued before reporters departed. The day also noted the county-seat election results, showing a large majority against removal to Coatsburg.

Fair Grounds Gen Singleton Holinois Missouri Watn Berkshire J. T. Bradford T. Ingraham Col. Jameson R. Cook W. H. Sowers E.G. Baldwin T. J. McCoy James Shinn L. W. Towne Hannibal Seth Sherman B. Bigaby Henry Whitmore J. ‘P. Bradford T. J. Ate- Qoy J. T. Ingraham J. ‘Pt. Ingraham J. J. McCoy J.T. Bradford W. H. Sawyers William Shanahan Wm. Smith Tol. Ingraham Bueep David Pierce Catten Durham Tincy Cook Alderney Morey Patton

Nolen Correspondence and Local Happenings At Juction

From Kroxun Junction Nov 6 report says pursuit of John Blocker failed to recover his goods as creditors suspect a fraud. Blocker likely crossed the river toward Kansas after driving an ox team and straying near the Mees area above or below. Mrs Lizzie Campbell of Clayton to lecture on temperance at the Methodist Church Thursday evening. Henry Lewis near here plans to vote for Coutaburg for County Judge.

Krorun Junction Nolen Kroxun Juxorion John Blocker Quincy Kansas Lizzie Campbell Clayton Henry Lewis Coutaburg

Smooting Firm Promotes Aquarium Pets Abroad

The Pall Afall Cazette notes readers should order specimens of the ghooting-fish Caelman rustratus from Java for study of aquariums. A Mudrus Standard correspondent describes the species as often kept as a pet in native houses, with a small stick in the reservoir for support.

Java Rome

Hannibal and St Joseph Railroad Directors Vote

A Tum Wito special dispatch from Hannibal reports the Hannibal and St Joseph Railroad election produced a claimed triumph over Messia Lamb and Singleton. Gen Singleton said the result acceptable. Gen Baxter appears the preferred future president, with Hlun J. Van Belinik retaining a seat on the board. The interview suggested the road's control remains unchanged and a New York meeting next week may elect Baxter president.

Tum Wito Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad Company Hannibal Messia Lamb Singleton Wito Gen Singleton Haxter Sinleton New York Gen. Baxter

Heathen Mathematician in Brown's Hall Spectacle

A Brown's Hall event features Wong Chingfao mocked as a heathen mathematician but demonstrates his skill in adding columns with exact footing. A young professor from Ashbury challenges him, praising Wong's mathematical knowledge and downplaying Chinese workers. The report also lists local marriage certificates and political results amid scattered notices.

Terro Houty Express Wong Chingfao Greencastle Wong Brown's Hall Hawkins Asbury Br. Wong Mr. Wong Heo

Lincoln tales and justice episodes from old letters

A Bovton Globe piece recalls William H. Herndon letters about Abraham Lincoln. It recounts Lincoln defending a case against a kinship plot over land and tells of his refusal to accept unfair advantage, plus a tale of Mr Chandler and a land entry dispute showing Lincoln’s fairness and sense of justice.

Bovton Globe William HW Herndon Abraham Lincoln Mr. Lincoln Tuth Thomas Lincoln Abraham Nancy Hawks Abraam Tone Lady Johnson Matilda Johnson Lincoln Matilda Tilda Abe Linda Sory Chandler Chandlerville, Cars Co New York Ilinois Chendler Springfield Chaandler Green Land Office Toorisk

Viceroy and dignitaries meet on Bera pois for Prince of Wales arrival

A Bombay telegram reports the Viceroy Admiral of the Fleet Governor of Bombay and many distinguished natives boarding the steamer Bera pois to greet the Prince of Wales who will disembark at 4 30 this afternoon. The reception preparations are immense. The Education Fever in England dominates discourse with MPs and societies debating compulsory education and higher education for girls.

Loxbos Nav Bombay Berapois Prince of Wales England Kate Mead Loutavilly Courte Journal Foster Bradford Walter Tones Cowper-Temple M. V Pune Cambridge Brighton Charles Reed London Melbourne

Cardinal McCloskey to Visit London Amid Catholic Arrangements

A London courier reports Cardinal McCloskey will travel to London after staying in Paris. Catholics in London plan a grand welcome with Cardinal Manning hosting him. A southern England Catholic conference is planned to map a public reception and McCloskey may tour the provinces.

Gernan Antoinette London Liverpool Courier Cardinal McCloskey Paris Cardinal Manning England Tita McGleakey

Wedding Card Printing Services at Tre Wing

Tre Wing invites orders for wedding cards and invitations with prompt attention. A large assortment of new type in stylish styles is available to execute fine printing on short notice.

Tre Wing

Finest overcoats at Joseph Stern & Son's

Local ads promise the finest overcoats and clothing at Joseph Stern & Son's corner Fifth and Maine, asserting they will not be undersold. Other notices tout Berlin clocks, wedding cards, and large discounts on cloaks, suits, and underwear from various merchants.

Fifth and Maine Streets Coln Corner Fifth Maine Joseph Stern & Son Colin Fifth Maine Street Conn

Best and Cheapest Clothing Found at Xe Joseps Stern & Son's

Grainy catalog note promotes cheap clothing at Xe Joseps Stern & Son's with claims of superior Graptendylg Vegetable Pills and Hull's Lung Balm. Advertising drift includes multiple patent remedies and farm price woes, urging readers to buy fall clothing at 8, Colin corner Fifth and A Laing.

Quincy Vs. Coatsburg Josep Stern & Son Gralkenburg Company Tide St N.Y Colin

Clothing and fabrics sale by stern and son today

Josephit Stern & Son advertises standard prints at six cents per yard and rem. mints at six cents. M. Pr.sunneio & Co offers 4000 yards at sixty four cents. Josnin & Nenby at Fourth and Hampshire promotes Brodie and Paisley Shawls from eight to eighty in various pieces. Large assortment, counting on clearing stock within thirty days.

Rem M. Pr.sunneio & Co Josnin & Nenby, Cor Hampshire Streeta Pices al, Prosenuenn & Co

Overcoats and Bargains Advertised Citywide

A chaotic set of ads and testimonials promotes cheap overcoats from Joseph Stern & Son and Cohn at Fifth and Maine, with urging to buy new goods. Also promotes bleached sheeting at low prices and claims health tonic products like Mostetter's Bromsen to treat nervous invalids, in a crowded early newspaper ad page.

Mostetter

Hostetler Stomach Bitters and local shops offer goods

An advertisement column urges use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to combat debility from kidney, digestion, and uterine issues, touts fever prevention, and promotes bargains at multiple local stores. It highlights Joslin & Nerin for linens, Beech & Co for clothing, and Josefin & Never for muslins, plus Straw deliveries to Quincy mills, wedge plants from Pope & Baldwin, and a lost horse. mentions local stalls and bargain clothing at Mergen & Williams and S. Cohn's.

Liberal offer for Hale's Cough Cordial and local ads

An 1880s style page advertises Hale's Cough Cordial with a money back guarantee after trying half a bottle at Schroeder's drug store. It also features dental services by Dr DeChow, millinery bargains, overcoats from Miyern & Wirrencan, Sozodont tooth polish, Spalding's Glue, Brown's Bronchial Troches, and Dr Price's Baking Powder and Flavoring Extracts touted for health and purity.

Ltile Schroeder

MARSHALL AND LENHART MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED

In a Sabbath afternoon ceremony at the bride’s mother’s residence Oct 31 at Trinity Church parish hall Rev. 8 B McCinniss officiated uniting Marshall and Miss Hattie Lenhart both of this city Reed and Worrell wed Nov 4 at the home of the bride’s parents in Monmouth Illinois Rev H C Mathews D D presided marrying Ferd O Reed of Quincy to Miss Francis H Worrell Wilson Colman married in November at the bride’s father’s residence on Jersey and Fourteenth streets Rev Edward Anderson officiated uniting Williams C Wilson of Vandalia Missouri and Adelia Colian

Quincy Bliss Francis H. Worrell Wilson Colman Jercy Fourteenth Streets Edward Anderson Williams C., Wilson Vandalia Slies Adelia &. Colaian

Died: Sadie Ray Ross of tapuhd fever Nov 4

Died: Sadie Ray Ross only daughter of Jamceanote MeCuloneh. The notice records the death on November 4 due to taphud fever.

Ross Sadie Ray

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