Lee County Democratic Convention Planned for May 17 1888
The Lee County Democrats will convene at Dixon on Thursday May 17 1888 to appoint delegates to the state convention in Springfield on May 23 1888 and to address other business. Delegates are allotted as one per 25 votes cast for Democratic electors in 1884 plus a fraction. County committee members Sherwood Dixon H L McKevitt H Engel P Fogarty Joan W Blee Jas Sheehan and others are listed.
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Lee County
Dixon
Springfield
Cleveland
Sherwood Dixon
L. H. McKevitt
Ae H. Engel
Fogarty
Joan W. Blee
Jas. Sheehan
Republican Party
Illinois
Democratic Party
Committee On Platform
Winnebago County
Amboy Journal
Dixon Township Democratic Caucus Set at Court House
The Democratic Town Committee of Dixon announces a caucus at the courthouse on Wednesday evening May 16 1888 at 7 30 to appoint delegates for the County Convention on May 17.
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Dixon
Court House
Congress approves River and Harbor bill with 20 million
Efforts are underway to secure the release of anarchists Felding Schwab and Neebe now held in Joliet. The House passed the River and Harbor bill last Monday by 16 to 69 with appropriations totaling 20 million dollars.
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Anarchists
Felding, Schwab and
Neebe
Joliet
House of Congress
Illinois geologist Prof Worthen dies at seventy five
Prof A H Worthen state geologist of Illinois died at his home in Warsaw last Monday at age seventy five. He was a recognized authority in several natural sciences and served as state geologist for about thirty years. He formed a personal friendship with Dr Everett of this city who has since followed him to his rest.
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A. H. Worthen
Illinois
Warsaw
Worthen
Everett
Startling Falls From Repub LISCAN Records
State tax levied in 1886 was 2777472 24 dollars and 1887 was 4228090 26 dollars an increase of 1450618 02. Lee county 1886 tax 26126 11 dollars 1887 tax 40507 60 dollars an increase of 14138 49. With debt gone and no wasteful spending there is no excuse for higher taxation. Let farmers study the figures and see why a change in administration is needed.
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Lee County
Illinois Republicans at Springfield Nominate Officers in Ring Deal
The Springfield convention nominated Joseph W. Fifer for governor and a full ticket amid accusations of a machine-led process run by Geo. R. Davis. Voters accuse Fifer of trading on capital and pledge little real reform, with widespread discontent among soldiers and conservatives.
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Springfield
Joseph W. Fifer
L. B. Ray
L. W. Pearson
Charles W. Pavey
Chas. Becker
George Hunt
Geo. R. Davis
Cook County
Fifer
J. N. Hyde
Lee County
The Second Hand Store ad offering new and second hand goods
A retailer explains the mix of new and second hand items at The Second Hand Store on Main Street opposite Appleford's agricultural store. The owner buys household goods for resale and highlights low prices, kitchenware, glassware, chairs, tables, and chamber sets. The notice invites customers to inspect and compare quality.
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Appleford
T. J. Miller
Austin Bros. Dry Goods
Dixon, Ill
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