Call for Convention and Republican Delegates
Marshall county Republicans plan a convention at the Court House at an early hour to nominate candidates for circuit clerk state’s attorney coroner and county surveyor plus other business. Delegates are allocated to La Prairie Steuben Whitefield Saratoga and towns including La Prairie 233 Steuben Whitefield Saratoga division. J DePuy serves as Chairman with W Huronine as Secretary.
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Marshall County
Court House
Mornoy
la Prairie
Steuben
Whitefield
Saratoga
New Offer to Gain Milecribers for The Henry Republican
The Republican seeks 1000 new subscribers before snow files, offering a combined one price of 1.50 dollars for The Henry Republican and the Moline Plowman. The popular Ghia special returns after last fall’s success, aiming to add 1600 total names and attract new subscribers quickly.
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Republican
Henry Republican
Moline
Zprice
Wheeler to Speak in Evans, Richland and La Prairie Townships
Republican congressional candidate Mion H. K. Wheeler plans a county tour beginning Tuesday evening August 16 at Turner school house in Evans Township. He will address residents in Richland and La Prairie townships later in August inviting all parties to attend.
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Mion H. K. Wheeler
Congress
Turner
Evans ‘Sownsip
Richland
la Prairie
Wheeler
City to replace Kilpatrick deal with General Electrical Co
Kilpatrick contract voided for lighting the city and General Electrical Co of Chicago awarded the job at zero per light per year. Changes add 300 dollars extra but include one more lamp and free council room lighting, offsetting costs to 150 dollars. Park lamp height set at 60 feet, introducing another provision.
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H. J. Kilpatrick Harding
General Electrical Co
Chicano
Kilpatrick
Meteor Explodes Across Illinois Report Says
A Canton witness reports a Monday afternoon explosion like thunder blamed on a meteor. Mrs Naylor and Mrs Tinsdale saw a pear shaped object with a tail move northeast across the sky followed by a whistling noise and a loud concussion as it disappeared, with others observing the phenomenon.
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Illinois
Canton
Canton Register
Accorate
Naylor
Mra
Buckien's Arnica Salve Ad Claims and Pricing
An old advertisement touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores fevers and skin ailments. It promises guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded and lists a price of 2 or 25 cents per box from Dr Powell's drug store on 4 S. A lengthy claim emphasizes curing piles and various skin conditions.
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Buckien
Arnica
Boas
Powells Dru
Varna Visit Highlights Town Life and Local Figures
A Varna area tour aboard the City of Peoria recounts lush river scenery and a stop in Lacon. The writer notes thriving town improvements, stores and local officials from Whitney & Co to Ong hardware, plus residents like Sheriff Lenz and T. M. Croft overseeing threshing day with a new steam machine.
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Peoria
Varna
Lacon
Grandmother Croft
T. M. Croft
Adv
Duke Bros
Johnson & Jenkins
Toluca
T.M. Croft
Arves Croft
Sheriff Lenz
Theo Croft
Henry
Death of John Gregory Highlights Early Whitefield Settlers
Obituary notices celebrate John Gregory and Anna, detailing their lives, families, and civic ties. Gregory, an Ohio native who moved to Whitefield township 35 years ago, died after a fall and heart complications. Anna Heinrich, aged 19, died after a battle with consumption, buried from St. Mary’s Church with Mary’s Sodality members in attendance.
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Whitefield
John Gregory
Marsh of
Lacon
Mr Gregory
Ohio
Whitefield Township
Henry
Susanna Hyer
H. J. Gregory
Daniel
McLean County
Carlysle
Nebraska
Gregory
Sarah Gregory
Woolley
Marsh
Sugar Grove Cemetery
Peace
Heinrich
Otto
Anns
Anna
St ’S Catholic Church
Lisrae Wolft
Annie Bickerman
Katie Peterman
Polly Kline
ExamaiBrewers
Apes Beier Sil
Rompire
Mary's Sodality of
Sodality
Jo Manski
Irin
Sho
Mrs William Clark funeral in Saratoga Township
The funeral of Mrs William Clark was held Tuesday at the M B church in Saratoga township with Rev J P Ner bit officiating. Undertaker Keller of Henry had charge. She died suddenly aged 87 years 7 months 7 days, leaving four children and a widower.
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William Clark
M. B
Saratoga Township
J. P. Nerbit
United Presbyterian Church of
Janeespe
Martinsburg
Berkley County
West Virginia
Wm Clark
Virginia
Urbana
Champaign County
Ohio
Ilinois
Marshall County
Methodist Church
New School Presbyterian Church
Ihru
Wright and Green Bride Tie Off at Lacon Residence
Patrick Green and Emma Wright wed in La Con with Rev Marsh officiating at the bride’s uncle Jerry Feasel home. A reception at Front Street celebrated the couple who will reside there, with a supper and merriment. Patrick is a Wright & Green barber in the city, and the couple received many gifts including a Persian rug and plush rocker.
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Jerry Feasel
Lacon
Marsh
Patrick Green
Emma Wright
Front Street
Patrick
Wright & Green
Green
Mr and Mrs Camp
Charles Motter
Kittie Colligan
Purstan Rue
C_A Camp
Lash Rocker
Chas Movor
Kittie Collin Low
John Green
Katie Seitz
Pout
Alfred Coleman
Viick Philip Stelmle
Dad” Stevenson
Benny Gresser
Elia Rosingrant
John Joyce
Larry Peterman
Wm Belvers
Ida Davis
Ed Haddon
Nellie Simons
Aug Doolzer
Patlor
el Wright
Katie
Sophia Wogan
Edna Haddon
Jerry Foazel
A. F. Marsh
Oe Ie
Henry Hulce
AUB. Oy
Mise Mintt
BECK
Post Office Inquiry Praises Alagnoliace Office
An examination by Postoffice Department experts found the Alagnoliace office well run and creditably conducted. They reported Uncle Sam owes Postmaster Guinea about 0 and that the office’s care, dispatch, and accuracy meet commendable standards.
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Postoffice Department
Uncle Sam
Pike's Peak ascent attempt from Hotel Sunnyside letter
Dear Mr Burt describes a party at Hotel Sunnyside Manitou Colorado on Aug 8 planning an ascent of Pike's Peak by carriage because the scenery surpasses railway views. They will stay at least until Saturday and send regards to friends in Henry from Mrs J. Krve.
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Sunnyside
Manitou
Colo
Burt
Pike’s Peak
Henry
J. Ktrve
Fall Good in Every Department Sails Upward
Sept 1 full lines show strong sales across all departments with August results ahead of last year. Retail report highlights gains in every division driven by early orders and solid consumer demand through summer.
Dream Balm Relief Ends Twelve Year Catarrh ordeal
D. G. Davidson reports relief from a twelve year catarrh with daily nose bleeds after trying remedies. Since using Ely s Dream Balm advertised in the Boston Budget from last April, bleeds stopped and soreness disappeared. Visitors Winn Kohler and Miss Clemens from Varna saw a steam propelled cylinder press in motion at The Republican Thesday.
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Ely
Boston
D. G. Davidson
Boston Budget
Boston Journal
Winn Kohler
Dr King’s New Discovery Advertised for Coughs and Colds
The ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with a money back guarantee. It invites readers to sample a bottle at the seller’s expense and notes trial bottles are free at Dr Powell’s drug store. A local update mentions Rev J H Scott visiting Viola’s G W Emerick who remains ill.
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Dr King
Ufferere
la Grippe
Dr Powell
J. H. Scott
Viola
G. W. Emerick
Birth Announcement for Blutee Kansas Baby
In Blutee Kansas on the morn of Au os a son was born to BESSIE and as. Delayed details mention Sorat Amanda Olindsad of Saratoga and Euphemat of the city. The newborn weighs eight pounds and a local says the first cry was Burral for Harrison.
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Bork
Blutee
Kansas
Au Os
Royal Olmatesh
Bessie
Eradion
Sorat
Amanda Olindsad
Saratoga
Euphemat
Jimmie
Burral
Harrison
Obituary notices list multiple deaths with ages and locations
Died in this city Aug 6 John Gregory seven years in Henry township Aug 6 of consumption Ham Reca seven years arrange in parains Downshine August 7 Jane seven months seven days wife of late Wil Clark In Saratoga township Aug 5 Kate 40 wife of John ba Rael At Aug 6 of consumption Harry Solana in a hopewen township Aug 6 at residence of Aen Detang wminiaw Rev Lemuel Hussall 8
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John Gregory
Henry Township
Ham
Jane
Wil Clark
Saratoga Township
Kate
John Ba Rael
Harry Solana
Hopewen
Aen Detang
Lemuel Hussall
Unclear fragment on consumption and mortality
Fragment discusses consumption known as tuberculosis, noting its persistence yet potential tractability. Mentions cases slipping away and the daily toll on life, reflecting on public health attitudes toward the disease.
Families thank all who offered sympathy and aid
The families of Mrs Heinrich and Mrs Stapp express heartfelt thanks for kindness shown during their sorrows and burials. They are very grateful for any acts of sympathy or assistance in this trying hour.
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Heinrich
Stapp
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Louis Lenz
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Norton
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Young College
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