Ladies Win School Election At Judice Henry
The 887 votes included 146 by ladies after they gained voting rights for school elections. Mrs J C Townsend cast the first ladies vote with Mary Hildebrant receiving the highest tally and J A Williams close behind. men largely did not organize, letting women carry the ticket. The text notes civic effort, a mixed crowd, and confidence the new board will aid the district. A medical note about Chamberlains Hye and Skin Ointment is briefly included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Jorda
J.C. Townsend
Mary Hildebrant
J. A. Williams
Mra Hildebrant
Griswold
J. H. Jones
Hoyle
J. A. Williaway
Potter
Mary L. Hildebrant
Mary Griswold
Fanny
Clark
W.P. Hoyle
Dr W. H Jones
Jos Schick
County Democrats Hold Lacon Convention on April 20
Delegates from all townships met at the Lacon courthouse in a county Democratic Convention. Reuben Broaddus chaired, with T. C. Colehower as secretary. A credentials committee resolved contested seats for Lacon, naming 14 delegates. The body endorsed unity, heard speeches from Day, Clover, and others, and later elected C. N. Barnes as senator candidate with a slate for state and congressional delegates. Resolutions favored Grover Cleveland but backed John M. Palmer as alternative nominee under current constraints.
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Democratic Central Committee
Court House
Lacon
Heuben Broaddus
R. M. Barnes
Reuben Broaddus
T. C Colehower
C. F. Clover
Henry
Lacan
Broaddus
Lacon Township
J. T. Day
Emil Guede
D. Thompson
A. R. Hancock
Clair Bullman
David Burns
C. C. Broaddus
H.E. Weacott
Robi Theodobr
J. J. Howard
M. Flanegan
John Noel
J J. Banda
Judson Ong
J. P Twist
Committee On Permanent Organization
Colehower
T. Day
Marshall County Democrat
T. F. Clover
Mr Day
J. J. Sands
Geo T. Brown
Peoria Herald
Ben Warren
Peoria
Warren
Marshall County
Magoon Barnes
State Senate
N Barnes
J. O. Garrett
Geoo Barnes
Broadway
Whoeher
Andrew Hancock
Kline
Hancock
J.T. Ball
Siuce
Clover
J. O Garrett
A. Stateler
C N Barnes
R. A M. Barnes
William Jim
J. D. Ball
J. D. Garrett
G. F. Paskell
Peter Jacobs
Chas Tisdale
Jas Twist
W. D. Holmes
Stephen Stateler
Committee On
Grover Cleveland
John M. Palmar Sa
Democratic Convention Endorses Snow Cook and Resigns Committee
A report from a state convention notes endorsement of H W Snow for presidency and H G E Cook of Lacon for trustees of the Illinois University at Champaign. It also thanks Chairman Broaddus and Secretary Colehower for duties performed, with the convention adjournment sine die.
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Alsc
H. W. Snow
Congress
G. W. E. Cook
Lacon
Islinois University
Champaign
Marshall Connly Central Democratic
Broaddus
Colehower
Shakespearean Toleration Debate Draws Magnola Letter
Magnolia Ill April 11 1802 letter cites Kirkpatrick Streator exchange on Shakespeare authorship and common law. Writer defends Shakespeare’s dramatic purpose praises education advances and cites Meiklejohn Drake and Hallam to support tolerant view.
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Pa Alkenpeare
Kirkpatric
Streator
Rherd
Shakespeare
Streattor
Harvey
Blackstone
Julius Cesar
Meiklejohn
University of St Andrews
Drake and Hallam
W.hle Vanb
Magnolia, Ill
Thanking Friends for Kindness in Bereavement Card
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during our sad bereavement. Joan E and Srewant aid Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan E
Srewant
Magnolia democracy and the so called trade
A letter from A VorTeEr defends the Magnolia democrats against charges of a political trade. The writer argues republicans were party to any deal and asserts leading democrats were not involved. He contends the alleged trade would have harmed the democrats rather than help them.
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Macro
Magnolia
Lands Open for Settlers near Watertown and Lake Traverse
President Harrison to open Sisseton Wahpeton lands near Watertown South Dakota and Lake Traverse Minnesota for homestead settlement around April 15. Routes run via Saint Paul Minneapolis to Watertown or Davenport through Cedar Rapids Spirit Lake and Pipe Stone. Land office at Watertown offers quarter sections. information from Sebastian Q T&P A Chicago.
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Ite
Sisseton and
Wahpeton
Watertown
South Dakota
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Pipestone
Minnesota
Sebastian
QT. &P.A
Chicago
Electric Bitters Promises Cure All
Electric Bitters advertised as a pure medicine for liver and kidney ailments and skin conditions. The pitch claims malaria prevention and cure, with promises of relief from headaches and indigestion. Sold at Powell's drug store for 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle with full satisfaction guaranteed.
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Powell's Drug Store
William Monlox and Miss Bertha Shepherd Bound for Peoria
At Peoria on April 6 William Monlox of Peoria and Miss Bertha Shepherd formerly of Magnolia announce their engagement. After April 14 they will reside at At Home 118 Elliott Street Peoria.
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Peoria
William Monlox
Bertha Shepherd, Trmerly
Magnolia
Elliott Street
Obituary notices from city civil year listing
Elder John Wherry 77 died in his son's home with funeral and burial at Putnam. Fan ny Clover died at 2 years 8 months and Grace Clover infant daughter also noted. Eleanor Ann Shields 74 died in Oxbow after coming from Indiana in 1833. funeral held today at 1 am.
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John Wherry
Putnam
Fanny Fern
T. F. Clover
McKendree McNeal
Grace
Clover
Eleanor Ann Shields
Calvin Bbl Ida
Indiana
Michenor
Lam
Henry's Greatest Bargain Store Millinery Sale
E H Hutchins advertises lively trade at Henry's Greatest Bargain Store in millinery with an expansive stock of hats bonnets and ladies accessories. Shoppers are urged to inspect an enormous selection of all wool dress goods silks and dry goods plus a notable shoe department and wall coverings.
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E. H. Hutchins
Henry
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Illinois
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T. L Warington
Charles Frommel
B. Yaeger
OC H Moss
L. A. Meier
T. L. Harrington
John Helm
Chas Fromme
L. Eler R
B. Betegen
Union
Vu Reese
Siepling Light
Eee
John Peary
Ecald
Lt Wee
Chamberlain
W.rwminturn & Sox
J. W
Henry Township
Patrick W McMan
Coan & Bush
J. Frank Coan
Peowman Pub—Go
Moline
Edward Street
Edwin Hoyt
United States
Jelutz & GS
William
Wind Mills
Kuss
Ekuss
Main St
Henry, Il
Elzie Smith
WM. B. Dece
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