Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-07-22
ANornss Hoxrcrrr IN iLLrxols.--J. w

ANorn4R HOXICIrE IN lLLINoIs.--J. w
Ballard, an old citizen of Drury township Rocl
Island county, H., residing about eight miles from
this city, was murdered last evening by an Irish
man named John Farrell, who crept stealthily be
hind him and broke his skull with stick of cord
wood It appears that Ballard, who was the ownsl
Of an extensive coa-bed. had leased shaft to Far
rell, and dispute originated about the rent. Bal
lard levied on coal got out BY Farrell for his pay
which highly incsnsed him and he threatened Il
take BILLIARDS. life. Accordingly yesterday evening
Farrell came up behind Ballard, who was standing
near the coal mine, and dealt him deadly blow
over the head with billet of wood. Farrell fed
before any attempt was made 70 arrest him, and
though diligent search has since been made he has
not yet been found. The wounded man survived
only about seven hours. He was upwards Of so
years of age and leaves . wife and four or five
children. His residence was near the river, and
was famliarly known as "Ballard's Landing"
The section of country in Illinois opposite this
city is gaining an unenvable notoriety for bicker-
ings and murderous assaults Only ten days pre-.
vious to this melancholy affair Mr. Bean was killed
on Copper Greek in manner already detailed.
We hope to hear Of no more such disgraceful &C.
currences among our neighbors over the river
Daily, 2oth.
SUGGESTION TO FARMERs.-Why DO not
our farmers SOW more fall wheat than has been
their practice for many years pasts Some OF them
put in small fields last autumn and the abundant
yield they are now realizing satisfies them Of its
profitableuess. We have heard experienced wheat
buyers declare that the fall wheat harvested in this
region this year is good the best raised in any
country We hope more of our farmers will put
in fall wheat this year. 1t ought to be sown about
the latter part of next month"; so to be up by the
LIST of September. Spring wheat is more reliable
crop and less trouble to raise but it cannot DO de-
MED that it is exhibiting tendency to run OUT
in this country Our farmers must turn their at.
tenton more to raising fall wheat, in order to
make farming profitable 1t is certainly worth the
trial. so get your fields ready, farmers, to put in
large crops of this grain. Fall wheat does best
drilled and well rolled in.
O. Dress has more than once paved the
way to fortune and position and we care not what
philosophers may say to the contrary men do
judge each other BY their exterior. A gentleman
Of dress is likely to win favor of address,
and, such being case, see to it Immediately that
Of the most important Of these items is supplied
at Ketcham's City Boot and Shoe Store, No. l76,
Second street.
CHICAGO TYR FoUNDRY.-We direct the
attention of printers to the advertisement Of this
In our business relations with Mr..
Dodge we have found him uniformly prompt. cor.
rect and liberal-minded. This Foundry is we'll
supplied with every kind of material needed in a
printing Office.
MASuTAo1uRlNe.-W l. Coo now en-
ploy about IS men in the cooperiug business They
are making large number of pork barrels for the
use Of our packers next winter. All branches of
in this city seem to be reviving
The Touring mills will no doubt have plenty to do
As soon As the new crop Of wheat commences COM
ing in.
GRocERIEs.-Bowers & Mauck, under tho
Ogilvie House, have on hand large and fresh
assortment Of groceries, mess pork, &C. See their
new advertisement.