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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1872
Page
4
A cluttered page advertises oyst ers at Wells & Castle and Gage s timekeepers, Parkhurst clothing, Joseph Stern & Son silk and cloak fabrics, Wells & Castle groceries, local fairs, shoe sales, and a temperate printer for job work. It also notes a Masonic lodge convocation, a tailor, dress shop changes, cigar shop, jewelry options, and assignees selling Lyons silk and Lyons-made goods.
Pay car on the Q A and St L A R ditched at Seehorn Station due to track obstructions. A H&St Jo RR freight hit rear of a train near Lathrop Station. damage slight, no injuries. Obstructions on the M V W E R near Alexandria found before trains passed. Republican Central Committee urges Republican ladies to help entertain Tanner organizations from abroad with food and table setup. Judge Sibley returns from Hancock county. notable locals include R Tothill, CY Alcock, C P Heywood, Will Jacobs, and Rev F D Rickerson. Auction sale of 72 city lots planned with payments over four years. Book on The Anthem Cadre praised. Alstyne Auction Sale set for Oct 26. Church notices list services at Good Shepherd, St John’s, Vermont Street churches. some doors closed for heating repairs. First Baptist speakers scheduled.
Discharged vagrant Mariana Busby held for gery with $1600 bond and jailed. Wm Rippenkrader fined $5 and costs for disorderly conduct. Edward Watson jailed for inmate bawdy house, others including Wm Moss Bryat St Clair Empia Moss Elizabeth Brown Millie Henderson and Daniel Robinson jailed or held. Robbed of details. jail and fines noted in terse court record.
An Independent militia company was formed at the Court House last evening with a permanent organization to follow. The report notes local civic matters, a Trinity M E Church fair preparations at Pinkham Hall, and various incidents including a forger arrest and a successful Parlor Concert by the First Union Congregational Church ladies.
A Palmeran political event in Palmyra Marion county drew Greeleyites from Illinois and Missouri. The night before featured a rebel flag display and tensions over the American flag outside party headquarters. Veterans, unions, and local clubs debated reconciliation and pledged to vote against Greeley in November.
The Barr & Co display in the textile fabric class at the Great Fair drew attention with imported goods and Real India Shawls valued up to 3,500 dollars. The glass case showcased items from Ponson Lyons and Bonnet, among others, highlighting St Louis trade prowess and Barr’s capacity to fill dry goods orders. The St Louis merchants’ illumination praised Barr & Co for the finest display, on Fourth Street between Vine and St. Charles.
To meet demand for cheap advertising a Wic department will insert brief notices. Rates set at 25 cents per insertion for up to four lines with five cents for each additional line. Suitable ads include lost or found items want ads employment rental and personal notices.
The river moves many boats with Grey Eagle New Boston and Clinton above and below. The Lake Superior Little Eagle and Rob Roy operate on schedules toward Keokuk and St. Louis. Capt Leyhe prepares to command a new spread Eagle cruiser built to 175 feet length 28 feet beam and 54 feet overall width, for Madison Indiana service.
A clearning of historical remedies promotes Dr WHhort anti periodic cures for chills fever and malaria sequels. Wilbott’s Tonle and Mrs Wallcoms Syrup claim safety and mother relief with 25 cent price. Dr Henry’s Root and Puxnt PInis touted as vegetable liver remedy. Muanniace Serie E with engravings offered. address given for Dr Butts Dispensary 12 North Eighth Street St Louis. See advertisement dated Nov 30.
New York Stock and Money Market report dated October 18 notes overall activity in livestock markets with references to fat sheep and fair sheep prices alongside general market movements and price indications.
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