Republicans Nominate Block for County Offices at Lacon
The Republican county convention at Lacon nominated Winslow Evans for Clerk James C Law for Clerk John E Reed for Treasurer John Davidson for Sheriff and Fred S Potter for States Attorney. A large, enthusiastic meeting endorsed the full slate with joyous demonstrations. An Epworth League excursion on the Rex steamer drew 120 passengers despite rain and featured Madge Harney singing Home Sweet Home.
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Erang Ambergs
Dwarde
Arnt Yeratey
Bly
D. Sanefurld
Cuales Bennett
A. H. Taylor
John McKenna
Chicago
D. OC
Duffy
Lewis E. Payson
Meniber
Ete
Islature
Antony
Winslow
Evane
Lacon
James
LAW of
Joan ES Reed
Bell Plain
Republican County Convention
Alx
Odige— Winslow
Evans
James C. Law
John E. Reed
LaRose
John Davidson
LaPrairie
Aticmene Watt
Sparn
Fred 8. Potter
Henry
Cs Ae
Epworth
Roturn
Rex
Alls
Madge Harney
Miss Emily Bonham Named New City School Teacher
The fall term begins Monday September 7 with Miss Emily Bonham selected as the new teacher for the college building department. She replaces Miss Mateer and joins Prof J W Hartnett and a staff of teachers as the school readies for 1891. A new building is planned for next year to house the expanded program and support progress in local education. Samuni Parker of Chicago spoke at the Lake today during the Republican convention to applause.
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Emily Bonham
Board of Education
Misa Bonham
Miss Bonham
Mateer
Milas Dolce
Wirtstrea
Anna M. Hartnett
File Wearley
An Gars
Stella” Motler
Badie Albertaou
Elise Helper
Anna‘Allen
Wee Tol
Wenry
Yiuy
Alate
Ramge
Marsha
Illinois
of Education
Soring House
Ventgom
Enugine House
Henry
Ealdh
H. H. Kirch
Duncan Campbell
Whitefield Center M E church Receives National Colors
The August 10 flag presentation at Whitefield Center M E church and Sunday school marked a patriotic milestone. Speakers praised national symbolism, traced flag history from 1777 to 1818, and urged youth to embody fidelity, purity, and love of country as the flag was received as a community gift from diverse supporters.
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Whitefield
Whitefield Center
Fons
Gt Whitefield
Mre Britt
Hartlay
Dennis Spellman
Mra la
Kau Cox
J. Ro Newman
Dille
Free
Britt Hartley
Israel
Arabia
Judah
Caesar
Knoyra
Alford
Congress
United States
Mre Ross
Philadelphia
Benjamin Frankin
Joseph Reed
John Paul-Jones
York Town
Old Fort George
New York
Vermont
Kentucky
Illinois
Samuel @. Reed
Monroe
Holste
Hall of Representatives
War Department
Navy
M. E.church
Freedom
Banner
Columbia
Dred
Universal Brotherhood
Memorial Service Honors Soldiers and Patriotism
A large assembly filled the church as Rev Dille gave an address for the occasion. Mrs Hartley and Mr Gad Bill were noted attendees with the superintendent present. Soldiers were honored, seated in a special corner, as floral decorations crowned the church with crosses and crowns.
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Hartley
Gad Bill
Dille
Dhonor
Amon
Republican County Convention at Lacon selects slate
The Marshall county Republicans met at the court house in Lacon at one PM to organize. Evanne, Esq. chaired with J W McClanahan as temporary chair and Charles E Stowell as secretary. Delegates from Steuben to Rickland were chosen and Winslow Evans nominated for County Judge by acclamation.
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Marshall County
Lacon
Winslow
Evanne
J._W. McClanahan
Charles E. Stowell
J.R. Newman
Henry Marshall
A. L. Turner
G. A Bangs
George Rithmiller
Royal Olmsted
J. H. Anthony
Anthony
Lila
Samuel Parker
Gaston
Committee On Credentials
Steuben
F Bates
H Marshall
Ed Monler
D Blackwell
Geo Cummings
al Brasfield
Henry
Ww G Snyder
J Morgan
Wright
John Holmatrom
A ‘Appleton
Fred Thierry
Ota Pagham
Chas Burgess
Geo Griffin
Roberts
W Burr
Chas Mahlam
W Roberts
J Roberts
Peter Swanson
W. Kock
Saratoga
A Kelley
J Conover
R Olmsted
J Hankison
W D McVicker
Bennington
S Dorsey
Geo Rithmiller
Frank Carrithera
Cha
Hopewell
O J. Held
M Bullman
Winslow Evans
Geo Nicholson
Jamea
C. .Law
R. B. Edwards
John E. Reed
Bell Plain
W. G. Snyder
Jacob Melick
Snyder
John Davidson
Richard Davin
La_Prairie
C.H. Law
Watt
Hannum
Watts
Por States
Fred
Potter
Candidates Nominated Amid Applause and Broad Support
Voters and attendees gave hearty applause as candidates were nominated. The ticket drew general satisfaction with strong consensus declared by all present.
New Discovery Promises Relief for Coughs and Colds
A promotional notice urges readers to try Dr King’s New Discovery with a money back guarantee, free trial bottle at Powell’s Drug Store. The piece then shifts to a local remembrance of Mrs Aaron Bartlett, born Harriet Phenix in 1828, detailing her life from slavery to widowhood and marriage to Aaron Bartlett, and noting their advancing years and enduring friendship.
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Powell’s
Aaron Bartlett
Casey County
Harriet Phenix
Christophier Bradford
Missouri
Saunders
Granville
Patnam County
John Saunders
Altho
Aaron
Restorative Nervine Claims Astonish Druggists Worldwide
Druggists report startling sales of Restorative Nervine a nerve food and medicine. It eases head ache nervousness sleeplessness sexual debility backache and poor memory. Taylor Bros Bryan Amberg Murphy Battle Creek Woodworth Co Fort Wayne and many others praise its rapid popularity. Trial bottles of this great medicine for nervous diseases are available free at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
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Taylor Bros
Bryan, O
Amberg & Murphy
Battle Creek
Mich
C. B. Woodworth & Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Weevona's Five Frond Fire Destroys Wenona South Block
A Sunday noon blaze in Wenona destroyed about 12 buildings in the South block, sparing only the Shannon residence and Mrs F P Monier’s barn. Losses totaled roughly 30,000 to 85,000 with insurance covering at most a quarter. causes ranged from spontaneous combustion to a possible gambling-related ignition. The fire overwhelmed local defenses, delaying suppression until a LaSalle engine arrived.
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Weevona
Wenons
Shannon
F Pr Monier
Charles Parker
Agevegate
F. P. Monser
Peter Hagen
Nalodny
M. L. Sullivan
Wm Lauf
Tiaac T. Whitaker
J. M. Morringey
Hoge Bros
Ww. McQuaid
Mra Montgomery
Thomas
Burgess
LaSalle
Chas. Parker
Wenona
Hook and Ladder Company
Whitefield News Roundup and Social Notes
Local items cite Will Wright at L Dacon institute and steam thrashers buzzing toward the area. Arthur Brode visited his parents in Buda. Mrs Etta Long and Miss Wilson of Town visit Mrs Johnson. Dr Willis family returned from Eureka. Willing Workers plan Harvest Home on Sept 10 with committees for decorations music and literary sections. Community requests farm produce for event funds. A Spanish proverb and an ad for Cole's Carbolic soap appear among domestic notices.
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Whitefield
Will Wright
Arthur Brode
Buda
Etta Long
Misa Wilson
Mra Johnson
Willis
Eureka
Fancie van Dyke
Will
Wesley Runnells
Rey Dills
Charlie
Clyde Dille
Missouri
Mra
Dille
Snell
Electric Bitters Credited With Life Saving Cure
A testimonial from Raipbride Monday Esq. notes Electric Bitters cured malarial fever and jaundice in a relative. Mr D I Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Ky corroborates, saying the remedy would have saved his life. The ad claims the medicine wards off and cures malaria related disorders and kidney and stomach issues. Powell's drug store offers bottles at 50 cents and 1.00.
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Jay County
Tex
D. I. ‘Wilcoxson
Horse Cave
Powell's
A Chinese Bride and Her Elaborate Mer Wedding Dress
A North-Ching-Herald description portrays a Chinese bride in a four hour intricate wedding gown. The headpiece features enamel-like filigree with crimson silk tufts and strings of pearl and ruby beads. A crimson satin tunic with gold embroidery and a jeweled belt completes the ornate ensemble, with a silk veil cascading to the ground.
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North
Ching—Herald
Vail
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