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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
9
A notice notes a funeral held yesterday at 10 a.m. at a private residence with interment planned at Magnolia cemetery for CG I B. The article reflects on political unity at a county convention and upcoming election implications.
The Marshall County Republicans met in Lacon and nominated a full county ticket by acclamation for the November election. B W Wright as Judge Julius Uebler Clerk August Steinke Treasurer H J Gregory County Treasurer and Ed R Hannum Superintendent were nominated with speeches by local officials and Congressman Graff highlighting Republican administration and policies.
The Henry chapter of the Eastern Star will offer refreshments at a park band concert this evening to raise funds. Members seek support from friends and patrons to assist the ladies in this charitable enterprise.
At the republican county convention in Lacon last Saturday no candidates were named initially. The five offices were filled by selecting five of the county’s best citizens who will serve fairly and justly, rather than chronic office seekers.
Relief in six hours for kidney and bladder disease with a remedy claimed to relieve pain, alleviate water retention, and aid both men and women. Sold by J. E. and F. A. Powell, druggist. Also farm lands for sale by Minnesota and Dakota Land Company with terms to suit, agent Jacob A. Melick.
Mrs Olive Rich widow of J M Powers and aunt of Mrs Frank Wood dies in Streator at 55 leaving three sons. Miss Losta Elfina Wherry 14 dies of consumption. funeral Friday at 3 pm at Christian church Putnam. P E Phillips of Whitewood SD dies after lingering illness at home July 81. brother in law to Mrs Jonas Diverbiss nee Heacock. He leaves wife and son. Future obituary planned.
Mrs Mary Murdock aged 78 died at her Second Street home Sunday August 3 1902 after a long illness She was born Mary Maloy in Wexford Ireland and came to the United States as a youth Her husband Henry Murdock a Scotchman died 33 years ago leaving six children three surviving Henry a Frisco Railroad conductor and daughters Mary and Ella Funeral services were held at St Joseph's Church Tuesday at 10 am with Rev Fr Kulery officiating The church was draped in black and interment followed at St Patrick's Cemetery
Mahlon Potter born December 18 1825 in Clinton county Ohio married Ann Allen near Vienna in 1848. He moved from Wenona to Magnolia in 1876 and lived there since. He died August 4 1902 after a rapid decline. survived by his wife two sons and two grandfamilies. a daughter had died earlier.
Rey Campbell leaves next Sunday for a long vacation with Reverends and lay leaders preparing shared pulpit duties. Rev A K Tullis returns from a four week break to lead services. The Epworth League plans a Tuesday August 12 meeting at the M E church. Several clergy preach across Presbyterian Christian and Epworth venues as the community gathers for picnics receptions and school moves.
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