26 Apr 1883
Page 8
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Newspaper
Racine Advocate
Location
Racine, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1883
Page
8
Public notices list rates for paid notices and provide train and mail connections from Racine and surrounding cities. It records departures and arrivals between Milwaukee Rock Island Madison Chicago and Dubuque, with times and stations noted and post office procedures.
Fragmented notices show Dr. Lakes boosting Lite funding on Market Square and distribution to James Morgin in Milwaukee for MuMall’s patterns. City governance mentions four new education board members while a large stock of Rebhoaddle dress goods and millinery is reported complete. A riot of small items notes Kenosha celebration of the sixty third anniversary and marble orders to Miseskee ams. A salvage dog bite prompts concern and a corrected notice about a girl named Cince Milstedl. The High School Dial inakex receives praise, edited by Henry D Bates. The State Board of Charithea prints tramps warnings under Wisconsin law, promising punishment and possible state confinement.
The mayor named committees with members listed for Finance, Judiciary, Education, Harbor, Fire, Cemetery, Lridgyes, Mueller, Printing, Police, Tuseu, License, Paupers, Atrveta and others. Notable names include Blake, Colbert, Driver, Mitchell, Palion, Jones, Freeman, Ketchingman, Dooley, and Clancy among several others.
Henry Wright once Racine assistant postmaster, arrested in Milwaukee for misappropriating funds from the government. The confession details a deficit of about 4143 dollars, with Wright claiming he used funds for personal expenses while seeking later repayment. Fellow inspectors present outline his plans to face U.S. Commissioner. Field and Steenfield officials note Wright’s trusted but troubled tenure.
A murky account details Wrights family dealings over a disputed fund transfer to settle debts. S C Yout and James Huse travel to St Louis to press Wrights brothers for funds while Milwaukee and Racine figures surface. A second wedding and a divorce affect payments, with horse racing and sports wagers cited as possible drains. Obituary notes Patrik Gray Chu tte became a prominent Racing county figure, native of Aberdeen, Scotland, who settled in Kenosha and Norway, served as town chair and county official, and was remembered for influence and reliability.
Oxwell Packard died at his daughter Mrs D J Morey s home on Wednesday in his 75th year He was a respected Racine resident long involved in public service including justice of the peace and county council roles He was described as a tall upright and cheerful man loved by family and community Funeral services will be held Sunday at 140 oclock from the Morey residence
The Supreme Court met at 11 o'clock this morning and adjourned to May 31. A verbal decision granted the Attorney General's motion to dismiss the appeal in the Clifford Hartley murder case and advised the convict, with the lower court to sentence. The case may be appealed again only by writ of error. A separate note mentions Miss Mary Richards of Chicago thanking for a medicine, dated June 30, 1882.
A parade of local greetings and movements including Tait visiting friends in Racine and others like Jane from Zanessilo Ohio visiting with Frank Underhill. Henry Miller resigns from the railroad shops. Tom Bones returns to Dykou after Terwine trip. Alderman Colbert attends National Irish Land League in Philadelphia. Jessie Chells near Racine grows up in Dirkote and Melehan leaves the bank to visit Scotland with friends.
Racine County submitter Dr A Wright outlines a proposed semi detached asylum near Racine to cost about 15000 with two residential blocks and an administration section. The plan favors local construction and county management to save costs versus sending patients elsewhere.
Market notes show scattered figures across commodities and timing details with partial figures for Clover trade. Names and values are fragmentary but indicate ongoing price activity and daily movements amid market uncertainty.
Waterford items recount visits by Mrs Wagner and Mrs Beck in town, with mentions of pension and health matters. Mr HL Devereaux of Burlington, noted as the foldest editor in the state, paid a pleasant call while in town. The piece records local people, a court, and social visits during the week.
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