Republican County Convention At Lacon May Fifteenth
Tells of the Marshall County Republican convention to be held at the Court House in Lacon on May 15 with delegates chosen from townships and counties. Names proposed delegates, county committee actions, and calls for harmony among committees amid local political disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Maraball
Tuay
ScaCe Marshall
Matorday
LaPrairie
Steuben
Reratoga
Henry
Howala Roberta
Pyene
Bennington
Be Plain
Wietland
County Central Com
McMuurtrie
Gacon
Illinois lawmakers push for two locks and dam on Illinois River
Several Illinois delegates testified before a House committee led by Congressmen Hayes Boyd Fort and Gen Bingleton urging construction of two locks and a dam to complete the Illinois River improvement. They argued it is a national project benefiting traffic through Chicago and across the nation and that government spending must be prudent.
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Illinois
Congress
House Committee of Congress
Hayes
Boyd, Fort
Gen. Bingleton
Col. Fort Uread
Chicago
Trafic
Potter
Holby City Council Election Indicates Temperance Shift
The Holby election, the second under the new state law, chose three councilmen. Ward one backed temperance with 31 votes to 198. wards two and three elected anti license councilmen by solid majorities, Hills winning ward three by 17. Koch and Pool were honored with re-election. Majorities surpassed expectations, signaling a sentiment shift among leading citizens.
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Pool
Hills
Friends
Temperance
Kochlr
Tullpoll
Apoho
Mes
Tarael Kochlet
Noenao
Cicero Hareusons
Alliance Program Dispute Clarified by G M Bane
G M Bane denies approving the proposed alliance program as published and recounts a street corner briefing with Evans and Springer. He says he never saw the final program, believed Prof Gilmer’s engagement premature, and notes procedural misunderstandings within the committee.
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G. M. Bane
Henry Republican
Lacon
Ill
Evans
Springer
Monmouth
Alliance
Wonona
Felows
Gilmer
Prof. Gilman
Prof. Gilmer
Washington
Venona
Hs 4
J. Springer
Mr. Evans
Evana. G. M. Bane
Henry Democrats and Republicans Clash Over County Board Seat
The Lacon Journal notes Henry's supervisor, J L Jones, elected for a third year, praised for defying party lines and providing a strong record. It disputes a Democratic nomination claim and signals Henry’s potential changes. Marshfield, Missouri, suffered a devastating Sunday storm blowing away homes and causing many fatalities and injuries as fires followed.
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Henry
Henry Can
Lacon Journa
J Ltones
Gratutous
J. L. Jones
Fort Supporters Rush To Back Colonel Fort For Governor
The Galesburg Register rebuts a circular urging favorable mention of Colonel Fort for governor. It says Fort supports resumption and honest finances, aligns with western Republican views, and represents the people against eastern money centers. The piece urges wider publication of this view in Knox county.
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Cojonel Fort and Finance
Peoria Transcript
Galesburg Register
Marshall County
Fort
the Register
Galesburg
Colonel Fort
Buch & Charge
Colonel Fortis
Register
West
Wallstreet
Lilinore
Knox County
Town Elections In Belle Plaine And La Prairie
Voters choose local officials including supervisors clerks assessors collectors highway commissioners and trustees. In Belle Plaine nominees include O. H. Justis Samuel Mecalls A. Schuma cher and A. M. McKee with Wm. Bioko among names. In La Prairie nominees list James Smith J L Root Robert Turnbull J W Barrell Cyrus Root C E Stowell and Oyrus Root.
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Belle Plain
Lewis Linebarger
O. H. Justis
Samuel Mecalls
A. Schumacher
A. M. McKee
Wm. Bioko
LaPrairie
James Smith
J. L. Root
Robert Turnbull
J. W. Barrell
Cyrus Root
C. E. Stowell
Oyrus Root
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertises Beauty and Relief
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction with money refunded and sells for 25 cents a box by J. C. Kalb.
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Bucklen
Arnica
J. C. Kalb
Married in Wabasha Wedding of Harry Well and Ida Bunn
In Wabasha Minnesota on April 8 at the bride’s residence Rev Ray officiated the marriage of Harry Well and Miss Ida Bunn daughter of D Bunn Phabec of Henry County Oregon the ceremony was performed at the home of relatives.
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Wabasha, Minn
Rev
Ray
Harry Well
Miss Ida
D. Bunn
Phabec
Henry
Deaths and Interments in Local Communities
Obituaries list Catherine Burgert of Boachwine aged 75 with interment in a German cemetery in Henry township. Mia Laws, seven years eleven months, daughter of Judge N. M. Laws of Lacon, is noted. William Fritz, 45, of Benton county and former Henry resident, is identified as brother in law to Martha Rowe of Whitefield. Ann M. Dorler, 77, of Avon, described as long managed by family and companions, is mourned for her asthma ridden years and Christian life.
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Boachwine
Catherine Burger
German
Henry Township
Dotter
Samuel Parker
Mr. Wilson
Avon
Spirit Land
Prices for Farm Goods and Provisions Listing
A fragmented price list shows winter wheat corn eggs butter cheese and other farm commodities with quotes. Items include flour at 3 10 804 per unit and eggs at 3e per dozen while potatoes chickens and hay are noted with per unit or per ton pricing. Abstract figures reference oats molasses and honey among grocery and farm staples.
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Henry Arres
Tim Sogia
Literary Revolution catalog for Universal Knowledge works
An American Book Exchange advertisement touts the Library of Universal Knowledge in 20 volumes with 16 000 plus pages at $10 single copy or $15 half morocco and $230 gilt bound. It lists priceed standard volumes, discounts for early subscribers, and club offers with sample titles and prices, plus ordering details from AMERICAN BOOK EXCHANGE in Tribune Building New York.
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Wels
Wien
Music Bazaar
Chicago
Publc
Wil. Thompson
Drice
Calvin Bushey
W. L. Thompson & Co
East
Liverpool
J. A. Holmes
Normal Institute
Henry
New York Evening Post
Courant
Eugene Schuyler
Peter the Great
Bell Russia
Library of
Neiples
Library of Universal Knowledge
Milman
Gibbon
Rome
Macaulay
England
Knight
Plutarch
Gothie
Christ
Young
Acme Library of Biography
Milton
Shakespere
Dante
Carey
Virgil
Dryden
Mohammed
Sale
Bunyan
Robinson Crusoe
Munchausen and Gulliver
EH. T. Alden
Acme Library of Modern Classics
Taine
Cecil
Pictoriel Handy Lexiscon
Mrs
Geo. H. Taylor
Library Magazine
Portege
American Book Exchange
Tribune
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Republican County Convention
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John M. Murray
Eureka
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Deace
Gaeen Journal
Slade
Edwards
Woodford County
GO. Campbell
the Alliance
Marshfield
Sunda
Durham
GEO. W.G
Farmers’ Grocery
H. J. Grawburg
Inthtion
Vitor
H. 7 Grawburg Store
Public Square
Castoria
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Ampion and
Buckeye
C. Gould
Ul Mah
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Graham
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