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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1888
Page
2
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Republican officials announce a county convention to nominate candidates for Circuit Clerk State's Attorney Coroner and County Surveyor. The meeting set for Thursday September 6 1888 at 1 oclock a m at the Court House La con with representation by township votes and caucus timing for delegate selection.
D C Stateler, the Democratic nominee for circuit clerk, has withdrawn claiming no time for office duties and refusing the nomination. Stand-in candidate selection is not yet determined. The Texas International and Interstate Drill Association offers 26000 in prizes to be contested in Austin May 16 19.
The Grangers at Senachwine lake held a three day event with speeches and boating. Weather was delightful drawing about 2600 attendees on Thursday and a larger but still pleasant crowd on Friday.
The account notes Miss Smith's recitation and a later piece by Magtar Jessa ilson, ending with Oliver Wilson. A choir and string band performed as attendees enjoyed boating, fishing, and dances. Reporters complained of uneven coverage and urged better press treatment for future events.
A citizen signer endorses the Republican ticket with prohibition support and attacks opponents. A separate item touts a woman's cure claim, describing seven years of illness followed by relief after using Dr King s New Discovery for consumption. The appeal ends with a drug store offer for free trials in Shelby North Carolina.
Aug. 23 in Poorla cholera infantum MABEL 21 months 2 weeks 1 day infant grandchild of Mrs J. B. Mook. daughter of Michael and Lucy Bridg. Remainder unreadable except for dates and names listed.
Residents discuss plans to form multiple stacks for local trade, aiming to mirror neighboring methods and boost community commerce. The informal approach focuses on practical sharing of goods and space among households.
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