The Vendetta: Crain Murderer and Bulliner Gang Capture
A Cairo Bulletin letter recounts the Crainville murders of Sisney and Spence by Marshal Crain, John Bulliner, and Sam Music. It details Musie's confession, gang ties, and paid blood money, plus arrests in Carbondale Marion and Carterville. The writer notes a county-wide posse pursuit and hopes the vendetta ends with gang breakups and community peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
You
Samuel Music
Cairo
Missouri
Sam
Carbondale
J. W. Landrum
Carterville
Spence
Crainville
Lowe
Sam Musie
Marion
Music
Bulliners
Twoen
Captain Sisney
Sisney
Cagle
Allen Baker
Daren
Capt
Marshal Crain
John Bulliner
Sam Music
Stangy
Bulliner
Crain
Musig
Sismey
Stanley
Sammel Crain
Vietins
Mange
Toply
Lisney
Dr. McCarthy
Dolun Balmer
Vienne
Baker
Mr. Purdy
Ravermill
Huber
DuQuoin
Moase
Laker
TNE
Monroe Bulliner
Arkansas
Marke
Shelbine Thief Captured After Wide Rural Police Hunt
Buena Mo Sept 11 Correspondent reports a thief entered Morgan's wagon shop stealing tools and a double barrelled shotgun. The suspect, George Humphrey, 19 or 20, claimed from Australis, was arrested in Hannibal, examined, and sent to Palmyra for the next Grand Jury session. The town notes frost risk, bridge repairs, and a lavish baby carriage prize at the fair amid local commerce.
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Quincy Whig
Buena
Morgan
M.A. Bauter
R. W. Broughton
Here
Hannibal
Harenibal
Broughton
Palmyra
George Humphrey
Australis
Atore
Sreeak
Shelbyville
Halt
Large fall stock growth boosts Quincy merchants
An article notes a robust fall and winter trade with large stocks bought by local merchants led by Meyer & Whitehead. The firm, having secured vast New York shipments, reports heavy orders, extensive in-store and third-floor inventories, and NYC prices matching Quincy, as sales rise ahead of fair week in this region.
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Tur Wan
Potent tonics and piano display at Whitney & Holmes Warerooms
An advert extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a leading tonic and alterative for stomach liver and bowels, while inviting visitors to Quincy Fair week to explore Whitney & Holmes Organ Company warerooms at 608 and 410 Maine street. It touts Kubbo Hazelton and Mathushek pianos, a wide organ and piano selection, and urges inspection and purchase with friendly welcomes.
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Quincy
Whitney & Holmes Organ Company
Maine Streets
Kubbo
Hazelton
Mathusheks
West
Immense new stock at Henry Ruff’s store Quincy
Henry Ruff returns from the East with a vast dry goods assortment for Fall and Winter. The store on the west side of the Square promises low cash prices and bargains on ladies dress goods shawls and other dry goods. Also ads for Gladwell Everett's China Everetts, Stern & Son Joseph Stern & Son offerings, Parkhurst clothing sales, and many clothing promotions across Quincy.
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Henry Ruff
Quincy
Large Clothing Stock Opens at Stern and Son Quincy store
A massive clothing stock is opened at Joseph Stern & Son on Hampshire Street in Quincy. Charles Stern returns from New York with a buyer and pledges first class goods at the lowest prices. The three story building displays fresh fall and winter lines for men and a strong wholesale department. Also advertised are dry goods at Lt. L. Fox & Co., carpets at John S. Bert, China and Queensware by H. Ridder & Co., groceries by J. A. Waddell & Co., and other extensive offerings across Hampshire Street and nearby blocks. The notices emphasize cash purchases and low prices aimed at attracting local shoppers.
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Quincy
New York
Quincey
TUL
Joseph Stern & Son
Hampshire Street
Charles Stern
New York City
Messrs. Stern & Son
Quincy Fair
Lt. L. Fox & Co
Tey
Fox
Fox & Co
John S. Bert
Joan L. Ben
Fourth Street
J. Oa. Waddell & Co
J. A. Waddell & Co
Wampshire Street
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Harsha] Crain
Carnsonpale, Inn
Cairo Bulletin
Williamson County
Shelbina
Messrs.’ Sommer, Miller & Terdenge’s
Whitney Carriage Co
Leominster
Mase
Phe
Miksixsippi Valley
Maine
Fifth Streets
Lonsdale
M. Porsesunep & Co
Maine Street
M. Fropesteno & Co
Ten
Midis Street
Qaluey
Wry House
Tieseit
Papen Iiran da
M. Pelsenteldd & Co
Pope
Baldwin
Jackson
Palmer
Otrest, Tinoie & Brann
Mo Fersesnenn & Co
Wittepo
Pope & Baldwins
Messrs. Meyer & Whitehead’s
Meyer & Whitehead
Whitehead
Hornthal, Whitehead & Co
Broadway
Messrs. Meyer & Whitehead
Porn & Tranner's
Park & Channon
Smith's Park House
Market Square
M. Prusminin & Co
Gem City
Buckeye Drill
Pope & Baldwin
KK. K. Jones
Henry
Pitsaine
Nethand
Beautipul Goods
Wella & Castle
Maine and
Washington Park
Gladwell’s
Joseph Stern
Everett
Everet
North Side Public Square
Josxuri & Nenxe
Cor. Fourth
Hampshire Sts
J. Parkhurst
Josepte Stern & Son
Pee Nep Wank
Ching Ore
Vie
Joxevu & Nelke, Cor
Wampshire
J. Parksturst
Gnuapwen
Everett's
Josnvin & NenKe’s
Cor
Fourth
Nampshire
J. Parkhurst's
Gladwell
Joseph Stern & Son's
Jossin & Neunr
Debutia Sc
Shunphrey
Humphey
Specific Homeorethic Co
Broadway, N.Y
Fashionalle
Joseph Byern & Son
J. Pankhurst
Joseph Stein & Sons
China
Queensware
H. Ridder & Co
Glass
Gro. W. Lavp's
Hampshire St
Gro. W. Lapa's
Ells & Steels
Te J. Guapwen
Ja Howe
Gao
Thi
Doveanmeaverett's
Josrin
Next
Graryesteng
Graffenberg Company
Heed Street
Jouzry & Nuixs
Mr. Huffman
Maine and Wirth
Elgin Water Eae Warches “ Sa Eei
Gyi
Seth Thomas
N. B
Sterling Silve
Iver
Gon MN
Rogers, Smith & Spouch and Parke
M. Huffman
Peped
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