Republican Nominations and Illinois Political Moves
The Republican ticket for national and state offices is listed with Ohio and New York nominees including Rutherford B. Hayes Wheeler and others. Illinois Republicans discuss alleged fraud in Alabama, set Sept 9 for county convention, and outline county and independent convention plans at Lacon and Peoria region meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tieket
Rutherford B
Ohio
William A. Wheeler
New York
Republican ‘Central Committee
Lacon
Greenback Mass Meeting at Court House August 10
Voters favoring the greenback continuation are urged to meet at the court house on Saturday August 10 at 1 p m to send delegates to the National greenback convention August 23 in Chicago and handle other business. Attendees include Lacon Greenback Club members and local speakers. The annual settlers’ plente at Lacon drew large crowds with Whitefield band providing music.
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Lacon
Fairbury
Court House
Chicago
Lacon Greenback Club
Seltlers
Dr. Boal
A. M. Poot
John Willams
Jeriah Bonham
E. Moneer
Joshua Myers
Sam, Lows
LaSalle County
Whitefield Brass Band
Watseka Republican Attacks Fort in District Draft
The Watseka Republican questions Cal Port and his faction, accusing them of a hostile campaign. Dr. Blades repudiates the attack, urging support for Col. Fort as successor, while the district Republican press condemns the rival sheet for what it calls contemptible conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watseka
Cal Port
Blades
Gilman
Alnee
Col. Fort Ag
Brccessor
N.—Parton
Watgeka
Liweard
Watseka Dr Blades backs Port in district race
Friends of Dr. Blades of Watseka report he will campaign for Col Port and oppose the reelection of G. L. Fort as representative. The note states Blades supports Port, with no reason given for past candidacy criticisms. Walter Bullock of Woodford County is cited as a Democratic presidential elector and ally in the political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blades
Watseka
Greatiamiur
Col. Port
Blakes
G. L. Fort
Congress
Pontiac
Walter Bullock
Woodford
Jason W. Strevell
Aingular Cofnalener
Public sentiment on city liquor law trials in Newry
A Newry Citizen urges strict enforcement of the city ordinance banning liquor sales to minors after a high profile suit against Joseph Dauhor. The letter praises Potter and Perley for defense of the charter, calls for mutual respect between city authorities and saloonmen, and warns against intimidation of witnesses while stressing license compliance and prudent enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newry Republican
Esquire Disalwayjs
Joseph Dauhor
Romoe
Potter
Perley
Couran
A Plan for County State Attorney Caucus Fairness
A citizen suggests reforming the Republican caucus for county state attorney by using paired tickets or mixed tickets to reflect delegate alignments, arguing the current method resembles a ring. The letter urges full Republican turnout and fair expression to satisfy both candidates F B Potter and P Porley and their supporters.
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Republican
F. 8. Potter
P. Porley
Henry
Heary
Rota
Inacon
Venona
D. W. Danley
Republican convention and local election ticket listed
The piece notes a Pattbury Republican convention next week and lists county ticket choices including circuit clerk John Tys and sheriff John G Bridgway with other offices. It also mentions a 11th annual reunion of surviving members of the 112th Hinds at Genuseo on September 22 and a re-nomination for congress and state senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattbury
112Th Hinds
Genuseo
Heary County
Ropatiens
Woodford
John Ty
John G. Bridgway
HW. M Minor
J.S. Whitmer
Col. Fort
Congress
E. A. Wilcox
James Dewhurst
M. EB. Church
Wyoming
Neney Linscott
Guily
Quarterly Conference
The
People
Joseph Dauber
Justice Disoaway
Potter & Perley
Chot
Fulford Foreman
Thos. Coan
Henry Watercott
H. Keeler
Chas. Reichart
Wesley Horrom
Dauber
Nubor
Johnson's New Cyclopedia gains local backing and sales
A canvassing agent A D Lappeus promotes Johnson's New Cyclopedia while resting due to illness. Local prominent citizens endorse its completeness and authority, citing a 2000 contributor panel and European scope. The piece urges careful examination and pledges to place orders, promising lasting library value.
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Johnson
A. d. Lappeus
Ian
Leppens
Corpa
America
Agit F Department of Letters and Science
Europe
Almoss
Gilmore
Remarkable misspelling caps off odd grasshopper note
A Minnesota paper jokes about grasshoppers packing trunks and leaving no trunk behind, exploring a string of puns and malapropisms. The humor rests on repeated near anagrams and silly wordplay about trunks, eggs, packs, and trampling.
Uncalled Letters at Henry Post Office Week Ends Aug 17
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Henry post office in Marshall county AJ for the week ending August 17 includes Atkina I, Jones, Jobn Clark, EJ Mrs Kaufman, 8 B Colvill, JH Long, Jonathan Day, May 0, Lyon Isaac, 2 Demeey, Wm McCalister, Juho Gallacher, Jas Poiver, E Horton, Mrs EJ Tumey, John 3. A Warren, P. Bf.
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Henry
Marshall County
Atkina I Jones
Jobn Clark
Mrs Kaufman
Colvill JH Long
Jonathan Day
Lyon Isaac
Demeey
Wm McCalister
Juho Gallacher
Jas Poiver E Horton
EJ Tumey John
A. Warren
P. Bf
Book and Magazine Notices and Reads of September
Banrentor opens with Life at Long Branch by Olive Logan and is fully illustrated. A Very entertaining sketch. The Mika do Isapiro, being a narrative of Japan, is well illustrated and instructive. Includes articles from Aldrich Trench Trine Hawthorne Taint Eat and other popular authors with current news, science, history, and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
Olive Logan
Japan
Ana
Aldrich
Trintrudge
Julian Hawthorne
George Taint
George Eat
August Blower and Dyspepsia Cure Ad
An 1890s style notice touts Dyspepsin and Liver Complaint as widespread afflictions claiming relief with a 75 cent bottle from Powell drugstore. It also announces Three Durley as a candidate for Circuit Clerk per Putnam County Republican Convention.
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United States
J.E.& F. A. Powell
Durley
Putnam County
Local Obituaries and Remains for Interment
Died in Onarga Iroquois County August 12, age 75, wife of the late William Sckle. Also in Sey August 4, infant son of Dr I B W and A Be Brokaw, three months. Remains to Crow Creek Lacon for interment. funeral attendance noted.
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Ange Pheba Eliz
Abeth Brokaw
Onarga
Iroquoia County
Ase
William Sckle
Sey
A. BE. Baorova
Crow Creek
Lacon
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Sangamon
Andrew
Shoman
Cook
Cretary
George’ H. Tlaslo Vv
Azowell
Andi
Thomas Bs Amepurs
T Wasttingtost
Treasuer
Edward Rue
St. Clair
Atorney
James K.enball
Lee
Alabama
Court of Illinois
Peoria County
Putsam
Hennepin
Roy B. Edmiston
G. P Campbell
Queensville
Joylings County
Ind
Martha Elliott
Henry Market
Se Barlis Newdic
J. L. Jones
John T Russell
City of
Menry
John Martin
Nebraska
B. & M. Ratlroad CO
Burlington
Iown
B.M. Knox & Son
Princeton
Dunois
BOOTS
Eckhart & Hilb’s Wy Bere
Milwaukee
Philadephia
Elckhart & Alb. Cotl
Everett's Drug Store
GTC
Hanil
A.&j . Hoagland
Joseph Kapram
Joseph Kapramn
Brick Crocery Store
A. C. Weis
Conner Edwards & Third Streets
N. B
Algo
Hamburg
American
Cunard
Old Country
C. & W. Everett
iDruggists
General Dealers
Reechta
Kalb & Eld
J. MM. Small
Hall & Huleo's
Farmers’ Grocery
Stor
H. J. Grawburg
Mont Popul
Pteck
Pulae
Paskell
Satiai
Augla
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