Republican editors unite for education campaign
The Republican State Central committee invited state editors to a unity meeting in Chicago planned for August 18. Over 100 attendees backed reasonable protection and judicious nominations. The event aims to use the press as a medium to educate and unify party sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mate Republicam Editorial Associaom
Republican State Central Committee
State Committee
Jones
Matthews
Lhree
Chicago
Parker
Republican City
Bids for New Church Erection In Ill Township
The Building Committee publishes bids for the Church of Christ chapel project. Henry Illinois and Peoria firms submit bids with noted variations, including Wm Niblock Jr’s bid of 2700 with possible reductions, the foundation nearly finished and the structure to be pushed to completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Peoria, Sr
Trustees Christian Church
Henry Ili
Wechselberger & Reeves
Peoria
Wm Bchroder & Co
Henry
Christ Church
R. L. Reed
Illnois
Ill
Echo Penner & Eyes
Pooria
Taleo
Wm Niblock
Niblock
Those Extra Fees Reply of States Atty N B Barnes
Correspondence from Lacon Indiana dated July 81 responds to a prior article. States Attorney C N Barnes denies filing a claim and defends actions surrounding a county board decision on fees and a motion about a case in Marshall County. He praises Mr Holmes and explains reconsideration followed explanations from citizens of both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty .N. Barnes
Republican
Lacon
Marshall County
Col Simpson
Holmes
C N Barnes
Special Claims Law provides payments to Illinois officials
An 1891 act appropriates funds to pay E. D. Richmond former Marshall County state’s attorney for 16 days of testimony in 1889 and 1890 cases before the Commission of Claims, plus notarial fees for Leonard C. McMurtrie, witness fees to listed individuals, and constable fees. The Auditor shall issue warrants to the named persons and the treasurer will disburse from unappropriated funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Richmond
Iillnoise
Commission of Claims
State of Illinois
General Assembly
D Richmond
Marshall County
John B Wright
Leonard C. McMurtrie
J. B Martin
H E. Weir
John Wier
Philip Long
Fred Guede
Watford Bonham
H D Bonham
W P Wilks
La Prairie Lesson on Faithful Support for Methodist Colleges
The writer laments why Methodists seek a college president from a Methodist school for temperance talks yet fail to support their own institution. He argues for consistent devotion to Methodist education, criticizing attendance at state schools or undenominational colleges in towns with vice and weak religious influence. He calls consistency a rare jewel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Prairie Methodists
Republican
la Praiie
Robbery at Rodger's Hotel Ends with Recovered Cash
The Wonona Index reports a mysterious robbery at Rodger's Hotel. John Casey was paid over $500 earlier and kept about $675. A room partner stole the money. a third man chased, recovered $670 plus a five dollar bill, and returned it. Casey rewarded the pursuer $20, praising the stranger's effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodger's
John Casey
Mr Casey
Streator
Mrasey
La Grippe Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Refund
Reports claim Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds quickly relieves symptoms and leaves no after effects. A trial bottle is offered free at Dr Powell's drug store with large bottles priced at 60 cents and one dollar and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell's Drug Store
Letter from Elder Bennett on Disciples and Church of Christ unity
The letter debates differences between the Disciples and the Church of Christ, urging a return to the early church unity and rejecting new creeds. It insists the old Church of Christ founded by Christ is the true path and criticizes any claimed union with the so called Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder Bennett
Bonham
Bennett
Bro Bennett
Bro B
Church of Christ
Disciples
Christian Church
Christ
Peter
Church
Alexander Campbell
Jesus
Alaster
JM Kinkpratnricn
New Book on Industrial Life by E A Allan
A new volume by E A Allan titled Lathor and Capital surveys man’s industrial development. It covers labor’s rise, farm movements, and major farmer organizations with 21 chapters. Foreword by Col L Polk and others, plus portraits of leaders. Valathingham represents the section as agent. affordable price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E A Allan
Farmers’ Movement
Farmers’ Alliance
Farmers’ Mutual Benefit Association
the Grange
The
Farmers’ League
National Farmers’ Alliance and
Industrial Union
Col . L. Polk
National Farmers’ Alliance
John Trimble
National Grange
Mortimer Whitehead
Herbert Myrick
Times
Farmer
Granger
Mra Valaninghham
Electric Bitters Endorsed by Idaville Residents
In Idaville Indiana postmaster Timmons, farmer John Leslie, and hardware merchant J W Gardner praise Electric Bitters for kidney and liver relief and renewed vitality. They report improved health, strength, appetite, and a sense of being renewed, pricing noted as 650c per bottle at Dr Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hooasiers
Win Timmons
Idaville Ind
Electric Bitters
John Leslie
Same Place
J W Gardner
Coroner’s Move Boosts Marshall County Business Notes
Coronter Zimmerman faced a financial misstep when departing for Peoria. The coroner’s office in Marshall county has seen brisk activity since his departure, suggesting a hopeful outlook if he stays or moves to Lacon where such business is demanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corenter Zimmerman
Peoria
Marshall County
Lacon
Illinois state grange encampment set for Springfield dates
The annual encampment of the Illinois state grange will be held in Springfield August 11 to 14. There will be able speaks erg present on all dates and a royal feast of good things prepared for the multitudes expected, with August 12 designated as Grange Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Grange
Springfield
Township No
Henry
Marshall
Illinois
Pee Cele
Wirt Street
Trusteca
Iil
AH. Hutchins
Mark Gregory
WM P. Williams
City Council Proceedings August 1801 Regular Meeting
City council held a regular meeting on Monday August 8 1801 with roll call of members. Bills approved include marshal nightwatch clerk and street work and the treasurer's July report. The council discussed street crossing repairs lighting proposals and a kerosene ordinance repeal request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Conneil
N. Krenz
Elias Herr
Nightwatch
T Disasway
Bartlett
Theo Noll
John Schurr
Chas Ponser
Ed Pendergrass
EH Moster
Johan Wright
I P Bunch
Hunter & Hunter
Seigler
Coan
Powell
Old
Police
H. J. Gregory
Treas
George Hall
William Street
F . Potter
Ald Moss
RR Co
GM Locke
Edward Street
G M Locke
Hutchins
Paskell
Watercott
Brown
Mose
D McDonough
Carrie Miles Masters
Moss
McDonough
W Ayling
G A. R
Rey Gue
Ald McDonough
Samuel Wild
Brown Ross
Domotion Council
Jos N Krenz
Attest E T Dtsosway
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Promoted for Lung Troubles
An old advertisement claims pneumonia and bronchitis kill one third of people and stem from neglecting a cold. It touts Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as the best remedy for pneumonia bronchitis and throat and lung troubles with Drs Powell as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
J E
F A. Powell
Marriages listed in Belvidere and Lacon notices
In Belvidere at Augié Dr B F Forrest and Cora Tiel wed. At Lacon mite Fyay y Stev Johnson and Benj Boutt editor of the Owl and Mae Smith are also mentioned in the marriage notices from the local pages.
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Belvidere
Augié
B. F. Forrest
This City
Cora’ Tiel
Lacon Mite Fyay
Stev Johnson
Benj. Boutt
The
Owl
Mae Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Georoe Burt, Evitor
Metamora Herald
Dem
James O Garrett
Marshall Co
R. Magoon
Barnes
Rex
Hennopie
Lathor
Wonona
Charles One
R. N. Morse
Whitefield Township
George Vai Whitefield
Township of Henry
ED Haddon
F Gates
REL
Central Agricultural Society
Wyoming
A Deairo
W. Scott & Son
J M Thomas
Aubiw
Andrew -Rasnubsen
Fadyen
Henry Ordears
Hunt
Geo, Burt, Esq
Addreas
Jeriah Bonham
Grioceries
Weis
Alex Weis
Edwarda Street
Hmenry
America
Germany
Duke Bros
Henry, Ill
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