From the Feb. 25,2015 (Sycamore, Ill) MidWeek.
Feb. 26, 1890-- The old Harvester shops caught fire Sunday night of unknown cause. The fire was fierce but fire companies were able to put it out.
** News of the progress of balloting in the House of Representatives for the World's Fair eagerly watched by citizens. Voting began with Chicago in the lead as was expected. This was for the Columbian Exposition.
** Booming sounds are being made by the prairie chickens during mating season are becoming frequent and sportsmen can expect a good hunting season. They are a species of grouse and are now "the best game in this part of the country." These almost became extinct in Illinois.
--Cooter
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