Town Elections Report With Broad Victory For Citizens Ticket
April turnout favored the Citizens ticket with Henry defeating the straight Republican by a solid margin. Results list dozens of local posts from clerk to trustee across townships including Whitefield Magnolia Putnam Hennepin and Hennepin showing republican gains and a town hall building vote in several precincts.
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Citizens
Waon
Henry
Whitefield
J R Clawson
BR L Waoghop
Spencer Ezstohum
N Young
Qcharles Kiein
Henry Aukland
Jos Harrington
T A Belge
Wm Donovan
Henry Aukiend
A Kettler
Henry Mercian
Peter Lewis
Strategs
Tal
Shielda
W B Smith
Conklin
A Barr
John McCusky
O McCulloch
H Miller
O J Haltgren
J B Norton
I’ Bade
I Anderson
A W Jenkins
Magnolia
Frank B Potter
K J Smvid
H E Book
J Matern
K M Walker
Ls Cotteel
Mason Wilson
Wm Gall
Putnam
Albert Stickel
Li-Kelso
M—G Homing
House
Fred l- Wheeler
John Barnhart
J T Kelso NG
Winship
M M Henkins
Adam B Henkins
Hennepin
G M Cunningham
Wonser
Rasessor
W Thomas
Jd Deininger
O O Greiner
Republicans hold city caucus and name ticket slate
The article details Friday evening caucus at City Hall with J M Powers as secretary and IX, Potter, Heq, and Mr Kinnear retained as officers. Saturday elected Powers as chairman, Sparling as secretary, and nominated Dr B F Forrest for Mayor and O Bille Smith for Clerk, with other posts filled including Harrison J Gregory as Treasurer and F S Potter as Attorney. Additional ward caucuses selected candidates with O R Jones receiving broad support for a Citizens ticket alongside other nominations.
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J M Powers
T. R Kinnear
Potter
Heq
C Hairman
Mr Kinnear
O R Jones
Dr Forrest
Willis ‘L'Ravie
David McDonough
Harrisonj Gregory
8 Potter
Forrest
Frank Oabon
Benjamin Ironmonger
Osbon
O. Elsis Smith
AVEND
Dr . O Hendrick
Camp
Geo A Bart
Charles O Smith
Acamp
BE H Hutchins
R. K. Warnort
Mr Smith
Jason
J P Sparling
Son
Jones
Adkinson
Citizens
Peon
Fifty Years of Wedlock Honor Mortimer and Sarah Smith
This article retrospective celebrates the fifty year marriage of Mr Mortimer Smith and his wife Sarah Jane Tucker Smith of this city. Born in New York and York County Pennsylvania respectively, they married in Baltimore on April 6 1849 and lived in Whitefield Tiskilwa and Henry before settling in their current home. They raised six children and eleven grandchildren, both aging gracefully in good health and active in the M E church, and the piece offers heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for many more years together.
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Mortimer Smith
W Ms Smith
New York City
James
Henry
Charlies G
John W
California
Anns M Lampman
Sarah Jane Tucker
York County
Mr Smith
Baltimore
Key John Cullom
Whitefield
Tiskilwa
James ‘Min Gee
Annette T
Eliza
Martin Coan
David L
Ottawa
Charles W
Fairbury
Neb
Albert W
M_E.oharah
Esch
Presiding Elder Merrell Bound Over On Threat Card Charge
Rev F W Merrell Methodist Episcopal presiding elder is bound over by U S Commissioner Howe of Peoria to await federal grand jury action this month on a charge of sending a threatening postal card to evangelist H L McCoy of Forest City. The card demanded retractions amid alleged statements and ex pulsions. Judge Kohl will rule on the matter when court sits in Peoria.
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F W Merrell
Methodist Episcopal
United States
Howe
Peoria
H L McCoy
Evangelist
Forest City
Ubcharch
Hartley Adds New Street and 80 Lots in Henry City
Real estate man John Hartley extends Second Street to O O Barnes residence in The New Hartley Addition. About 80 40 by 140 foot lots will be sold at reasonable prices with a public well provided. Modern houses planned for sale or rent within 30 days on easy terms in Henry.
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John Hartley
Henry
O O Barnes
Beau
Hartley
Henrye
Dr Kings New Discovery Promised Cure for Coughs
Annie Hi Springer of 1125 Howard Ave Pa reports a complete cure from a long hacking cough after using Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption. She praises its effect on chest pain and sleep and notes trial bottles are free at Dr Powell's drug store with a guaranteed full bottle.
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Annie Hi. Springer
Howard
Dr Powell
Ruth the Gleaner shines at Opera House staging
The Amateur Musical Society of Henry presented Ruth the Gleaner with strong chorus work and fine solo performances. Lohmiller as Ruth and Locke as Naomi stood out. Ouster and Hall impressed as Moabite royalty. The production featured lavish costumes, strong vocal renditions, and an appealing finale, with a repeat performance announced and tickets available at Stever's.
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Ruth
Opera
Henry
Misa Lohmiller
Miss Locke
Naomi
Misa Ouster
Dr Hall
Miss Ouster
Zillah
Sheperdess
W Iagleston
J . Town
Seph
Chas Vogelsang
Geo Halbleib
Arthur Motter
Worth McVicker
Jessie Wood
Theo Dicosway
Fno
Citizens Unite After Election Victory
After Election Day, citizens rally around the outcome praising civic participation and unity. Community leaders emphasize shared responsibility, hopeful for policy progress and continued democratic engagement across neighborhoods.
Toluca Hosts County Teachers Institute Programs
The Teachers Institute of the county meets Toluca April 14 15 led by Co Superintendent M M Mallary The agenda covers Toluca school visits piano and violin performances primary and grammar room topics on discipline citizenship reading and teaching methods with various speakers and discussions for both elementary and secondary sections.
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Marshall
Nsatvee
Teachers’ Institute
Toluca
M M Mallary
Easter Services and Church Activities Noted in Community
The Presbyterian and ME churches showcase a busy schedule with delegates chosen for presbytery, Easter sermons by Rev Morrow and Rev Rogers, and a Jerusalem cantata by the Junior League. Special services, choir solos, and an Easter praise program highlight April events and quarterly meeting plans.
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New Church Reading Circle
Rs Vail’s
Presbyterian
Henry I
Dr Hendrick
Eorna Presbytery
O E Bart
Morrom Preschest
L L. G Landenberger
Henry
Rockford
Joliet
Jerusalem
Chase Gabriel
M-E
Ray Rogers
Merrell
Peoria
Presbyterian Church
Kev Morron
Matthew Xzvill
Christian Endeavor
Peter
Vogelsang
Locke
Powers
Hall
Edna Powers
Sylvester Sparling
Clara Williams
WH Jones
Christ
Rogers
Mayme Kirkpatrick
Prof Calhoun
Obidtr
Johnnie
Bessie Carlson Bride
Hazel Clift
Mary Keller
Clara Broadaus
Leota
Otto Rogers
Ida_Adkinson
Rheumatism Cure Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement touts a "Lystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia that allegedly cures in 1 to 8 days. It asserts immediate system action and rapid first-dose benefits. Sold by J E Powell, druggists Benny, The Republican office also sells notes and receipt books.
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Public School Notes and Activities Report
Public school notes detail visits by Mrs Cannah Jones and Clara Jones, Miss Northrup, and Stella Gardner. They describe self government in Grammar and pupil conduct with a dog in Miss Nicholson’s room. Plans mention upcoming Marshall County Teachers Association events and papers by Stone Motter Monahan and Helper.
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Cannah Jones and Son
Clara Jones
Miss Bickerman
Stella Gardner
Hennepin
Stu Bens
Miss Northrup
Putnam
Miss Nicholson
Orrel Gilmer
Bessie Hegleston
Amouot
Marshall County Teachers Association
Toluca
Henry
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Lawrence Grosscup
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Adah Bates
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Cal
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New Hampshire
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Saratoga Township
Henry Markets
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