Republican Convention Call for Marshall County Nominees
The Republicans of Marshall County call a convention at the City Hall in Lacon on May 1 at 1 p.m. to nominate a candidate for clerk. Representation is by one delegate for every ten votes or major fraction cast for McKinley in 1900, with townships listed including Bennington, Evans, Henry, Lacon, Richland, Roberts, Saratoga, Steuben, and Whitefield.
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Marshall County
Hnall
Lacon
Pony
Bennington
Lkeessteenes
Evans
Henry
Opowell
Copeeesenane
Otige
Une
Zenth Judicial Offenit
Ilinoisy
Ed J. Quinn
Gnigh
Pfoa
Mlinois
Thomas A. Connell
County
Dierk
Fr Dackel E21 At B Phomas C Charles
A compact docket entry lists Fr. Dackel as secretary with initials E21 and names Charles Phomas and B at the event or meeting.
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Phomas
Charles Fr. Dackel
Traction Bill Fight Split Chicago House Lineup
The Chicago Journal analyzes the traction bill debate in the Illinois House. Republicans led by Graeme Stewart and Gov Yates push amendments to claim credit for municipal ownership while Democrats favor the Mueller bill as Mayor Harrison’s victory. Independents mix, seeking real ownership legislation amid party tensions.
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The
Chicago Journal
Dhnois House
Graeme Stewart
Gov Yates
House
Aviliam Hammer
Republican Party
Harrison
Billwee
Chicago
Mueller
Republian
She Shermanitey
Phe Sherman
Miler
Thrunout
Yates
Lawful timing for county clerk election tied to judicial vote
A 1903 letter from Attorney General Hamlin confirms the county board may set a special election for a county clerk vacancy on the same day as the judicial election. It also allows county clerk candidates to appear on the same ballot with circuit judge candidates. Chas W Casey, chairman, conveyed the ruling.
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Arsgner
Board of Supervisors
Chis” W. Casey
Hamlin
Ed J. Quinn
Springfield
Ith
Chas. W. Casey
Tasq
Lacon, Ii
Minimrely Fanette
Marty
I. J. Hamelin
Monty
Couny
Marshall
State of Illinois
Marshall County
Edward J Quinn
Lah
Lacan
A. D
Ouas
W Casey
Supers
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
The advertisement promotes a child friendly cough remedy claiming immediate relief without stomach impact. It asserts the medicine draws out inflammation, heals, and cures by helping lungs supply oxygen to the blood, attributed to Dr Powell.
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Powell
Camp House Assistant Out Suffering Illness
Robert Thompson from the Camp House has been ill for a week and was last absent on Tuesday.
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Robert Thompson
Outing and Funeral Through Whitefield Country
A sunny recent day is described as city residents travel to the funeral of William N. Stout in Whitefield. The journey reveals muddy roads, a broken hearse, and a community that gathers with sympathy. The piece celebrates local farms, neighbors, and Whitefield Corners, noting church services by Rev Coolidge and the Odd Fellows gathering, with reflections on happiness and prosperous, neighborly life in the township.
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William ‘N. Stout
Whitefield
Thomas Monier
Harlin
Mr Stout
Mrstout
Mouler
W. R. Brokaw
Odd Fellows
Whitefield Cornere
R Brotasr
Timothy Atwood
Coolidge
Boyds Grove
Iene
Oceanlo
Rmpelle Family
Bez
Fosdick
Whitefield Corners
Whiteford Corners
Neas Point
Henry
Bradford
Dennis Meolee & Co
Willetts
Patch
H. Coolidge
al True
Od Fellows
Sam
Ladies Aid
Epworth League
Republican Delegates Chosen for Lacon Township Meeting
Delegates selected to represent Fleury township at city hall in Lacon tomorrow at 1 oclock include Thomas Monier George Nicholson Walter Scott J A Williams H J Gregory O A Camp Robert Doran Ed B Smith George Se Thacker W Blorkpaetrick C C L Chambers Dr Thomas I W Potter E B Sterrett James Melick Charles Greenlee Alexander Daniels A V Goltra George Moore F A Raymond L V Smith Benjamin L Vail Ransom Gregory J P Darling Drs O Hendrick Weeley Horrom Samuel Clift empowered to pick their own alternates if sent.
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Fleury Township
City Hall
Lacon Tomoorrow
Thomas Monier
George Nicholson
Walter Scott
J. A. Williams
H. J. Gregory
O. A. Camp
Robert,Doran
Ed B. Smith
George Se
Thacker
W B1orkpaetrick
C. ¢ L Chambers
Dr Thomas
I. W. Potter
E. 8
Sterrett
Jame Melick
Charles Greenlee
Alexander Daniels
A. V. Goltra
George Moore
F. A. Raymond
L. V. Smith
Benj L. Vail
Ransom Gregory
J. P. Darling
Drs. O. Hendrick
Weeley Horrom
Samuel Clift
Fiese
Railroad work advances Magnolia to Henry route
Marshall Broaddus reports preparations for the season on the Magnolia Henry road project. Workers will lay track from the pike toward Freary and proceed toward McNabb and Marquette, with the river bridge to be built as water permits. Stone for the embankment is ready in Joliet and rail materials are staged three miles east of Henry. Local expects a busier season than last year and notes widening railroad interest in the area.
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Marshall Broaddus
Wallin Thio
Ha ‘Ward
Magnolia
Henr Seaey
Conamenne
Freary Pike
McNabb
Marquette
Lacon
Peoria
Fox
Clark Swift
Hilm
Henry
Magnolia- Henry
Whitefield Corners
War Department
Henry Vogel
Gang
John Riley
Solomon Neil
Francis Chodrich
J. Besmith
Capt Gallaher
Catholic
John Ford
Saratoga M. E
Timothy Feeney
Putnam
Cemeaim Barnhart
Ausairea
Lookout
Mt. Post
G. A
Democrats
Marshall—county
House
Introduction letter for Dr David Fruth from J A Norton
A dated 1900 introduction from J A Norton praising Dr David Fruth of Chicago. Norton recommends Fruth as a scholarly, experienced physician and notes his forthcoming visit to Camp Tous, Heary, on May 7 offering treatment at a low rate of five dollars for those attending the visit.
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J. A
Severe Grip Cured by One Bottle of Chamberlain Remedy
An editor from Shortaville New York touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as curing a second grip attack. He claims a teaspoonful stopped coughing and allowed sleep, noting reduced pain and duration after a second attack. Sold by Dr Powell. Toluca Star reports on election irregularities with foreign voters forced to vote twice.
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Chamberlain
Jas Winter
Frank W. Perry
Enterprise
Shortaville
N.Y
Grip
Dr Powell
Digestive Health Teaser from Powell’s Advertisement
A mid nineteenth century ad extols beauty and vigor from pure blood and good digestion. It urges women to eat nourishing food and take a small dose of Herbine after each meal to aid digestion and improve skin brightness and complexion, attributed to J. El & F. A. Powell's.
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J. EL
F. A. Powell
Hopewell Township urged to repair county road work
Residents urge Hopewell township to fund and complete road repairs along the Lacon to Henry route. They note neighboring townships maintain their roads and argue locals should fix the pavement to ensure passable conditions and prevent criticism.
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Lacon
Henry
Hopewell Township
Hopewell
Great Sensation In Leesville Over Life Saved By Medicine
A Leesville Indiana resident W H Brown survived a believed fatal illness after using Kings New Discovery for consumption and lung troubles. The ad promotes the remedy priced at 65 cents and one dollar with a trial bottle free from Dr Powells drug store. Also notes the April 18 Traveler marriage notice of Exeter Farle to Florence Taylor with the couple to live in Arkansas City. Faris is a Mt Ayr graduate son of John and Mrs Faris. John L Faris attended the wedding. The Republican extends congratulations.
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Leesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
King
Powell
Florence Taylor
Arkansas City
Faris
Mt Ayr
John G. Faris
Iowa
John L
Republcan
Coupon Offer Halves Price On Medicine In Barwell Ad
A newspaper notice promotes a half price sale on a best selling medicine from F A Barwell the non war druggist. Readers are asked to clip a coupon and present it at the store for the discount.
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Henry Republican
F A Barwell
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