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Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1895

Page

2

Republican City Ticket and State Secretary Candidate

The piece lists city offices including Mayor Charles A. Camp and Clerk Frank Osbon with other posts. It also notes George C. Rankin, late Monmouth postmaster, announced as a Republican candidate for Secretary of State next year, praised by the press in his region.

Charles A. Camp Frank Osbon J. T. Disolway F. 8. Potter John Heim John W. Niece Julius H. Adkinson George C. Rankin Monmouth

Lacon Mayoral Race Narrowly Sparks Party Duel

The Lacon election hinges on a Mayoral contest between Henry and two young rivals, Robert B. Fort for the Republicans and R. Magoon Barnes for the Democrats. Fort, a vigorous candidate, is backed by the Lucon Journal long praised for past leadership of J. S. Thompson, who retires after four years.

Lacon Henry Will Robert B. Fort R. Magoon Barnes Lucon Journal Robert Fort Wudfire J.S. Thompson Fort Bromnsworth

Republicans Nominate City Officers in Harmony

The article notes Republican nominations for Mayor C A Camp City Clerk Frank Osbon City Treasurer B T Disosway City Attorney F S Potter and strong ward candidates John W Niece Julius B Adkinson with a call to party supporters to ensure victory at the April election and to vote their standard bearers into office.

C. A. Camp Camp House Frank Osbon Hoe B. T. Disosway F. 9 Potter John W. Niece God Julius B-Adkinson Enoch Hunter Windham Co Cortland County N. Y Wheatland Township Bureau County Til Adaline M. Baker P. W. Reynolds United Brethren Church M. B. Church Tiskilwa B. B. Kaufman Mt Bloom Mathias Louis Senachwine Township Putnam County Louis St Mary’s Catholic Church Er Gerhardy O. A. Camp G F. Paskell Wm Stewers Ed P. Harney Wm Sutton R. N. Lee J.S. Townsend City of Henry, Marshall Co. Aml Ed Ward Nicholson Henry W.H Stever

Bennington township votes for change in Board of Supervisors

In Bennington township the full Democratic slate was elected except for Mr Hawthorne, a Republican, who won a seat as supervisor. The piece lauds Hawthorne, notes prior Board deadlock due to Mr Ball, and praises the voters for rebuking continued obstruction while welcoming Hawthorne as a former editor and lawyer.

Jonas‘. Bull Board of Supervisors Hure Tishes Bennington All Wm Hawthorne Ball Burten Hawthorne Spring Valley Gazette Quill Driver Marshall County

Boutonnieres Stir Irish Row in The Times Wordplay

A reader laments a Times report about Henry Yaeger handing out boutonnieres to Irish on St Patrick’s Day. The writer notes spelling mix ups and mocks French loanwords while praising the old Anglo Saxon for describing the boutonniere bouquets Henry shared with Irish friends.

Henry Yaeger St Patrick’s Day Eary Times Boutonierre Sud Bouquet the Times Boutonnierre Mr Times Jlenry St. Patrick's Day

Town Elections Show Republican Sweep and Varied Local Races

Henry led with 477 votes after two blank ballots. nine women cast ballots with eight for W P Williams and one for Conrad Mercian for trustee. The Republican slate won most offices. notable winners include Ed B Smith for commissioner and Saratoga and Steuben boards turning Republican. Also listed are local results from Whitefield, Evans township, and Magnolia with several clerk, assessor, and trustee contests. A soldiers monument vote passed 43 yes to 120 no.

Thompson John Fl. Horr Ed St. Hannum A. E. Burt O. W. Aukland John Manier O-Li-Glawson W.n1 Dorsey Richard Waughop Spencer Ketcham Saratoga A O Martin U Colehower Robert Conover GO Lombard Joseph Branthoffer Robert McAtee Royal Olmsted O Lombard Steuben Wesley Watkins D Blackwell Fred Vincent van Antwerp A Garrett CO Tanquary A Barr Ot Thomas Kellenback Highswonger Barr Geo Ray E Schimp Garrett Frlaboy Tanbuary Hopewell T. W. Stoner Ifor Scott Miller W. Stoner Charles Martin Truman Sperry I.M. Forbes Jesse Weisman Evans Township John T. Judd A L Turner M J French MS Street James Steele Edwin Gants N F Brown J Li Long Benj Judd Austin Garvin O P Morgan R C Hall Jerome Cray Geo Miller Marshall Stateler Jas Kirkpatrick D Clifford Marshall County Board of Supervisors Putnam County Hennepin

Railroads Weigh Mail for April Under Government Rule

Beginning April 1 the railroads will weigh the mail they carry during the month of April as required by the government weighing the mail once in every four years.

Prairie town notes and obituaries from Bureau county

Letter from Jesse Harrison in Vias Colorado dated March 18 describes severe winter, irrigation hopes for crops, and health. includes church revival notes, traveler greetings, and a request to trade western land. Also a Women's Club meeting with biographies of Savonarola, memorials for Enoch Hunter and Mathias Louis, local election caucus results, veterinary cure ads, and a tax report notice.

Jesse Harrison Vias Baca Co Colorado Burt Pris Nebraska Kansas Pye W. C. Gould Lamar

Thompson Declines Mayoral Candidacy in Lucon After Two Terms

J. B. Thompson of Lucon announces he will not run for mayor this spring. In his letter dated March 22 1895 he notes four years of work with a progressive board producing electric lighting and improved waterworks as key city achievements and expresses satisfaction with Lucon’s modernization.

Thompson Lucon Mexico Lacon Thomrson

Weather Report Says March Averages Warm Despite Low Rain

The editor notes March averaged coal with a hot 30th, a thermometer not dropping below zero since February 16. No rain or snow north from January 26 to March 80, a 65 day span. Four months December to March show 2.77 inches of rainfall vs. a typical 12 inches.

The Republican Suita

Selz Royal Blue and Perfecto Shoes Sold by J. H. Jones

Manda and Feet describe footwear as tender yet sturdy. The Selz Royal Blue 8 Shoe for men and women fits like a glove providing protection and comfort. Selz Perfecto at three dollars offers a cheaper option. both brands are produced by Selz Schwab in Chicago and sold by J. H. Jones.

Selz Selz,Schwab & Is Chicago J. H. Jones & N

G M Lock Attends Lawn Ridge Church Anniversary

G M Lock and wife joined the Half Century Anniversary at Lawn Ridge Congregational Church two weeks ago. He took notes for a report in another column, illustrating his habit of documenting public gatherings for the public good.

G. M. Lock Lawn Ridge Congregational Church Locke

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Advertises Ease

If you have used constipation pills with poor results try a 100 bottle of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and be surprised by excellent results. Very pleasant to take. Available in 60c and 1.00 sizes at Dr Powell's.

Wedding Invitations Issued At The Republican Office

Printed or engraved wedding invitations and cards offered at reasonable figures. Prices available upon application at The Republican office.

Indiana sect shuns railroad travel amid mock rail myth

A new religious society in Indiana refuses to ride trains and warns against toy claims of Pullman ownership. The piece notes rumors of opposition to slumber cars and presses a broader point on railroads. It also mentions wood supply fears from past scientists and a sensational New Jersey incident where a mother in law flogged both her daughter in law and her son’s wife.

Indiana Pullman New Jersey

Resolutions of Respect for Jacob S Henkins

Rush Medical College class of 1895 Chicago issues resolutions on the death of Jacob S Henkins. The document requests diploma presentation to the family, mourning draping of the chair, and publication in the Corpuscle, with copies to the bereaved family. Committee members include C L Montgomery T Z Ball and W E Shallenberger.

Rush Medical College Chicago Wheeler Esq Putnam TL Jacob S. Henkins Horatio N, Boshell Corsec’y. Glass Jackson Bdn Bush Medical College Medical Department Lake Forest University Central Music Hall C. L. Montgomery T. Z. Ball W. E. Shallenberger

Real Estate Transfers in Hoyt's and Saratoga Additions

Property transfers listed include Joseph Daniels to J R Newman for lots 30–31 in Hoyt's add to Henry and Emma Hoar with Caroline Hoar to Mary Swift for all of lot 35 and part of lot 36 in Hoyt's add to Henry. Others include LG Thompson to Stephen Lane lot 71 in Lacon cemetery and Mary Sullivan to Geo Hemsling lot 5 block 28 in Fowler's add to Wenons. Also transfers: Robin Jones to Those Fate in Saratoga, Henry Lesh to Ferdinand Klinger lot 2 block 84 Santa Fe 1st add Toluca, Matthew Henneberry to Thomas Conway well 30 Saratoga, CH Maleham to FBH Jenkins lot 18 block 19 Varna, Neil Wilkinson to Robt McCulloch northwest quarter and southwest quarter of section 21 La Prairie, Matthew Tremain to Richard Tremain etc. Sylvia Diehl and A J Diehl to W fH Downey northwest quarter notwest 26 Whitefield. The notice ends with an unrelated printer’s promo for The Business Guide.

Joseph Alexander Daniels J R Newman Hoyt Henry Emma F Hoar Caroline Hoar Mary A Swift LG Thompson Stephen Lane Lacon Cemetery Mary Sullivan Geo Hemsling Fowler Robin Jones Saratoga Henry Lesh Ferdinand Klinger Santa Fe Toluca Matthew Henneberry Thomas Conway CH Maleham Fbh Jenkins Varna Neil Wilkinson Robt McCulloch la Prairie Matthew V Tremain Richard M 'Tremain Wi¢ Swig Sylvia M Diehl A J Diehl Downey Whitefield

Whitefield Townaty Peet Treasurer's Annual Statement

Township No 13 Range No 9 Maraball county Illinois funds receipts and expenditures for the fiscal year starting April 1 184 ending April 1. Treas urer in account with School Trustees shows beginning balance 800 00 along with notes paid interest received from township and county superintendent totals and itemized receipts.

Range No 9 Maraball County

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