Political clash over Times newspaper in city election
The Times faces criticism for partisan coverage ahead of the city election. Citizens urged to vote their own ticket to avoid broken friendships and un-American intolerance. References to Forrest and mayoral conduct color the debate. A Prairie State veteran, Guy Oglesby, is noted for his former leadership legacy.
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Barty Politics
Dr .Forrest
Forrest
Forreat
Times
Seta
The
Cltizone
Lesse
Dr Forrest
Water Street
Peoria
Henry T Hink
Guy Oglesby
Prairie State
Akincoln
Logan
Stew Ours
U 8
Henry
Resh Geh Friday Market at Vowelsang Bros
Friday morning event described as Resh Geh at Vowelsang Bros. from an unspecified source. Details on time, location, and participants are minimal in the readable text.
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Vowelsang Bros
Henry Times Editor Target of Public Rebuke in City Election
A letter to the Henry Times editor harshly rebukes editorial stance after Henry’s April 18, 1899 city election. The writer accuses the editor of incoherence and vows municipal officers will take charge next Monday citing a decisive vote. The piece mocks the editor’s competence and urges return to journalism and democratic virtues. Also included is the Henry Township Sunday School Convention program with speakers and songs.
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Times
Henry Times
Hulk
Henry
Solar
Plexus
Bickerman
McGinmid
Henry Township
Christian Church
Masonic Dedication Planned At New Lodge Room
Henry lodge No. 110 A P and A M holds regular meetings in a new third story lodge room. Officers are noted for Illinois work and new furnishings. A dedicatory ceremony is set for May 16 1899 led by Grand Master Edward Cook of Chicago with committees named for arrangements invitations reception and ushers. A musical and literary program is planned. Also Peoria milliner E J Graves reports 40 workers busy for spring hat rush.
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Henry
bincolo-Co
Illinois
Henry Lodge
Edward Cook
Chicago
Elmer Quinn
Potter
FA Powell
Robert Hoar
J H Adkinson
O R Jones
Geo Bart
O C White
TL Jones
B F Forrest
ES Potter
T-1
Jones
J-H Adkinson
City Council Declares Elected Officers for May 1 Start
The city council canvassed ballots from the April 19 election and declared Meyer as mayor, Dr B Forrest, clerk Fred Schaeffer, Harrison J Gregory treasurer, attorney I B Potter, aldermen A G Humphrey first ward Charles O Smith second ward and Charles R Jones third ward. The new council plans adjourned work, pays bills, and reviews saloon bonds before the May 1 regular meeting.
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Henry Republican
Meyer
B. Forrest
Fred. Schaeffer
Harrison J Gregory
Potter
Dropsy Cure Promises Relief From Dodd’s Kidney Pills
Buffalo resident A. D. Freeborough credits Dodd’s Kidney Pills with curing three years of dropsy after trying various doctors. He reports swelling subsided and eyes returned to normal after four boxes. R. H. Altman also says he regained ability to walk after using four boxes. Pills sold 60 cents a box. six for 250 by Dodds Medicine Co. Buffalo.
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Buffalo
N. Y
A. d. Freeborough
Frank Avenue
Dodd
R. H. Altman
Kate Street
Dodds Medicine Co
Fine stock of fruit trees for sale at Whitefield nursery
A fine stock of apple cherry and plum trees, three years old, offered to close out very cheaply. Apply at the nursery in Whitefield, Illinois. tf Groror W SNELL.
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Whitefield
Ill
Snell
Prolific Birth Month in Hopewell Families
In Hopewell township on April 12 a son born to Stephen Appel. In Hopewell on April 10 a son to John Schmidt and April 11 a son to George Schmidt. The Schmidt brothers are sons of Peter Schmidt and their wives are sisters, daughters of Wimmer Schlosser.
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Hopewell Township
Stephen Appel
Hopewell
John Schmidt
George Schmidt
Peter Schmidt
Wimner Schlosser
Porter W A and Bride Bama O Petera Wed in Michigan
Married near Springport Michigan on April 19 by Bev Spray William A Porter wed Bama O daughter of Dewid O Petera The bride is a chair of Chauncey Peters of South Whitefield.
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Springport
Mich
Bev Spray
William A. Porter
Bama
Daughtr
Dewid O. Petera
Peat
Chauncey Peters
South Whiteeld
Death of Mrs Bulzabeta Maxwell at 84 in Canton
Mrs Bulzabeta Maxwell aged 84 died at Canton Illinois on April 19 from a paralytic stroke. She was the mother of Mrs B G Wood of Henry township.
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Canton, Ill
Bulzabeta Maxwell
B. G. Wood
Henry Township
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Henry Markets
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P.O. Henry
Bigele
Schurr Repar. Co
Henry, Tol
Dr. Williams
J. Lawrence
Fourth Avenue
Detroit
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Palo Deere
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
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Henry, III
At & Decided
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Lata
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Marshall
Atate
Ilnols
Marshall County
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