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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
4
The sixteenth congressional district convention at Peoria nominated Hon. J. C. Graff by unanimous vote. Graff praised the primary system, spoke of progress in farming, mining, and industry, and projected a Republican majority in Congress and the Senate. The committee on resolutions urged support for McKinley Roosevelt policies and key reforms.
The speaker praises Hon. Joseph V. Graffour and pledges united support for another congressional term. He endorses a deep waterway linking the Great Lakes to the Gulf via Des Plaines, Illinois and Mississippi rivers, to improve cheap transport for the Mississippi Valley. A congressional committee is named with W. E. Hull as chairman and A. H. Heinle as secretary.
The Sixteenth district Republican convention met in Dwight last week Tuesday at the opera house. N J Myers of Livingston was named chairman and George Barnes of Lacon secretary. A resolutions committee reported backing the national and state administration and urging re election of Senator Cullom, while praising Senator Lish and Representatives Ireland and Kerrick. Kerrick and Ireland were unanimously re nominated for representatives. The senatorial committee includes Livingston F L Bamraith, Dwight W H Opie, Forrest G W Dally, Saunemin H F Mette, Flanagan J M Lyon Pontiac Woodford Henry Pfaffe Minonk H P Darst Eureka Marshall B W Wright Lacon E J L Monser Wenona Putnam W E Hawthorne.
The Demounrata met at Lacon with 17 delegates electing Frank L. Meek by acclamation for Congress. A resolution denouncing the last Illinois Democratic state convention and the Sullivan involvement was adopted amid impassioned speeches.
Luann enjoys visit from Bloomington friend and other neighbors gather for church events. Linus Root reports a fine colt loss, while locals plan picnics, reunions, and summer travels including trips to Amboy Toluca and Philadelphia area relatives. A well drilling by George Johnson yields deep water, with community notes on gatherings at Edelstein Lawn Ridge and Edelstein churches.
A physician with 14 years of eye care experience promotes a new fitting method and claims success in curing headaches dizziness nervousness and weak vision. The note invites readers to call for advice or glasses and says the office is often crowded.
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