Carter Harrison leads Chicago voters in mayoral race
Carter H. Harrison's majority for re election as mayor of Chicago was 7805 last week Tuesday. The piece notes political shifts, calls for more consolidated elections, and details upcoming city races and canal advocacy by Davenport and regional groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter H. Harrison
Chicago
Friends of the
Hennepin and
Rock Ieland Canal
Davenport
Congress
Ilinois and Michigan Canal
Hennepin
Illinois River
Polauon
Rock Island
Mississippi River
la Salle
Yaa
Misglasippi River
Lakes
New York
Atlantic Bee
Rail stock sale in Wenona ends with Chicago buyer
The Wenona township sale of railroad bonds ends with bids from Evans Osage and Chicago interests. George Biraut and J O Dent steer bids as Hogan & Co of St Louis, Noles & Co of St Louis, and Straut of Chicago push prices. Final bid reaches 15100 for Chicago through Dent and Straut, with Wenona pleased at the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evite
Osses
Louis
Jacksonville
Chicago
Taurosa Iad
Jobn -McNail
Geo. ‘Etraul
Hogan & Co
Osage
Evans
Weil
Ing
Ilinois
Evans Or
St. Louis
Hoge
Osage Township
George Biraut
Biraut
J. 0. Dent
Dent
Straut
Wis
Iwiaction
Ig -Bércaut
Ots
Osaga
G. Straut
Cbigago, Hogan & Co
George Brrant
Immoenee
Noles & Co
George Btrant
Wenona
Marshall County Town Election List and Notes
A historical roster lists town election officers by town in several counties including Marshall, Putnam, and Elphland with names for supervisor, clerk, assessor, collector, highway commissioner, justices, constables, and school trustees. The document includes a Henry County item urging qualified candidates and endorsing Dr F A Powell for alderman in Henry’s second ward, plus a proposed drainage project for the Tilinole river area affecting Greene and related lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
LaPrairie
James Smith
J. L. Root
Robert Turnbull
Jamesa W. Burrell
R. Davidson
William Smith
Robert Burnett
James W. Burrell
Erskine
I H Laocon
H. J. DePua
E. D. Richmond
Henry Fisher
James Curtiss
Frank D. Shafer
Justhes
Jory Trono
Jacob Strawn
John Winters
John Shaw
Hopewell
Irving Broaddus
Ira Hancock
I. M. Forbes
M. 8
Miller
Frank Slooy
J. W. Hancock
Scott Miller
J. A. Whitaker
Adrian Deong
Bennington
W. L. Ball
J. W. Parker
A. J. Deak
H. T. Ireland
A. McHarper
W. B. Ramsey
M. M. Boon
Silas Berry
Jacob Edgar Harvey Fisher
W. H. Gray
Putnam County
Granvilla
FE. V. Raley
Fred. J’. Beers
A. W. Hopkins
He Mumme
Hullinger
Fred Beers
D. B. Holeberry
J. W. Henshaw
Abe Te‘ie
River Navigation Updates Amid Damaged River and Boat News
The narrative reports vigorous river navigation resuming with the steamer Petrel and barges, notes repairs to the Illinois at St. Louis costing 2500, and describes fish deaths along the ice damaged banks. It lists ship crew and schedules, mentions the Oradell collision with Petrel causing sinking below Peoria, and cites Collector Campbell's records on river levels and incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fridaia
D. M. Morris
Riloard Culter
A.H. He
Atchman
Hennepin
Illinois
St. Louis
Sun Flyer
Petrel
Algo
Ae Iice
Eerless
City of
Banay
Alpbell
Oradell
Peoria
The City Improvement Question
A Henry Republican reader addresses ward mud holes and uneven street work since 1871. He notes $11 525 spent mainly in the 3d wards with little lasting impact beyond Edward and Second street, urging residents to avoid obstruction when council funds are used for permanent improvements and to trust elected officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
Edward
Second Street
Wedding of Peter Nevitt and Misselda Bavogs
A wedding announcement from Lombardville notes Peter Nevitt marrying Misselda Bavogs. The piece also mentions local political results, a town meeting, and various residents including J C Sutherland, James Elard, Peter Nevitt as clerk, and others. The item closes with notices of travel, death news from Iowa, and everyday local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Nevitt
Misselda Bavogs
Lombardville
Luna
J. C. Sutherland
James Elard
J. R. Gapperrune
Byron Wartout
J. L. Reid
Hoskins
Iowa
Thomas Hay
Ife
Stever
Abraham McClain
Zobhua
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dione Bapeblicny
Oti
Society For
W.B. Taylor
Wenone
Treasury
Pacific Ope
Jacky
Rich
Mainine
Abram Anderson
Wheatland
W. Q Tanquary
Ktenbon Township
J. N. McNeif
Bello Plain
Nork
Hutchins
Schick and Brown
Townsend
B. Yaeger
W. W. Heath
F-A. Powell
Lewis Snyder
Henry Repetitioan
Henry, Il
F. A. Powell
Plaice
Excome Warner
Rogers Bacon
Rogers
Heo
Kalb
Bucklen’s Arnies
Vetere
Heaury
Brown
Orn
Ae City
Charles
Bee
Court House
E. Ert Williams
Mise Oreen B. Sturdyvin
Putmim County
Snachwine
Edmond Ryan
Thomas Halligan
la H
Ay Ionas
Bess
Griswold
Jou
Newburn
Fairbury
Aus Elizabe
Séreator
Henang
Naeumo
Erry
Mantha & Bays
A Miles
Henry Marke
L. Boice
Echop House
Andre
Helm
Matthew Hoyt
Gerard
Marshall
State of Illinois
Ken McNeal
Henry
Ill
Gerard Pring
United States
Frank Gerard
Lincoln
Mino
Pren SZ Iss
Mdy
Clydesdale
Henry Applen Baratoga
Jone
Mick
H. W.mateer
Benry
Dolmans
Dry Goods
Dress Goods & T
K. H. Hutchins
Gould
Cord
Deere
Farmers Friend
Union
Broun and
Western Planters
Avery and Haworths
Cheel
Deere and Avery
Buckeye
McCormick
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