Republican County Convention Call and Local Political News
The Marshall county Republicans urge township delegates to a county convention at the courthouse in Law on Saturday February 7th 3200 at 1 p.m. to choose six delegates and six alternates for the Republican State Convention and to set county policy. The piece notes upcoming town elections and who holds over offices, mentions a possible Democrat congress candidate J.T. Day, discusses creation of a western judicial district, and touches on pension bill amendments and canal debates in Chicago. It also references broader political unrest in Central and South America and a final notice about a local medical product advertisement.
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Marshall County
Cnd
Court House
Stranday
Pearks
Cunteme
Ipist
Caucos Shash Bo
Imate
Une Price
Wunnesley
Wepranry
Central
South America
Columbia
Venezuela
Bolivia
Aalvialer
Wallace the Optician Visits for Eye Fittings
Dr F A Wallace, optician, tours La Con and Henry areas offering eye examinations and custom lens fitting. A graduate of Northern Illinois College of Ophthalmology in Chicago, he advertises precise lens work, factory-generated prisms, and scientific treatment for all vision problems. He will be in La Con on Feb 7 8 9 at Dan McGill’s residence and in Henry on Feb 10 at Camp House Room 5 for consultations and fittings.
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Wallace
Northern Uinois College of Ophthalmology of
Chicago
Lacon
Dan McGill
Henry
Camp House
Marshall County circuit clerk John Heim seeks reelection
The Lacon Journal reports John Heim, current Marshall County circuit clerk, intends to run again with broad cross party support. No Republican challenger is noted. potential opponents include J Oscar Hill of Whitefield township and Frank Martin, though no confirmed candidacy is stated.
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John Helm
Marshall County
Reagan County
Heim
Lacon Journal
Ile Hake
J. Oscar Hill
Whitefield Township
Frank Martin
Enme
Marshall county GOP endorses Cullom Reeves and Fort En Dor
At a Republican County Central Committee meeting in Lacon Marshall county the body introduced and unanimously approved a motion to endorse Shelby A Cullom for himself and Walter Reeves for governor. The committee also endorses the reelection of Captain R. K. B. Yort for Senator from the 20th district and states this reflects Marshall county Republicans’ sentiments.
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Republican County Central Committee
Marshall County
Lacon
County Central Committee
Shelby A. Cullom
Walter Reeves
RK. B.yort
Pain Balm Endorsed By Satisfied Patient In Ad
A testimonial from W. H. Stapleton of Herminic Pa praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism relief after years of failed remedies. The ad notes one application eases pain and mentions sale by Dr Howell.
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W. H. Stapleton Herminic
Howell
Wounding at 11 O Clock In Peoria Saloon
Otto Schuster, saloon keeper at 216 North Washington street, fired a 141 calibre revolver at his friend Sd Kane by accident. The bullet struck Kane in the instep and lodged in the bones, causing severe pain. Kane was taken to St Francis Hospital for treatment and possible complications.
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Otto Schuester
North
Washington Street
Sd. Kane
Kane
St Francis Hospital
Peorla Herald‘Transcript
Wedding of Marshall Downey and Clara Hutchins in Central Illinois
The ceremony at the bride's parents home was quiet with Rev J P Nesbit officiating. Miss Hutchins, daughter of Hy Hutchins of Hutchins Lincoln Co, dressed in pearl shade peau de soie. Mr Downey, of the firm Hutchins Lincoln, appeared dapper. The couple left for Chicago for a brief honeymoon and will settle into married life amid generous wedding gifts. The event drew many relatives and friends and featured an impressive display of presents, including a gold breastpin from the bride’s mother set with a solitaire diamond and pearl star.
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Marshall Downey
Clara Hutchins
BT. Hutchins
J. P. Nesbit
Mise Hutchins
Hy Hutchins
Hutchins & Lincoln
Hutchins-lincoln Co
Ilinois
Downey
Lincoln Co
Chicago
Aleo
Obituary List Honors Local Residents In Davenport
A crowd gathered as a notice listed many deceased residents and mourners including Mrs HL Hutchins aged 92, Mes Hanna L Locke 98, Mr and Mrs G M Locke, Mr and Mrs Jas Speers, Rev and Mrs J P Neashit, Dr and Mrs A Powell, Miss Widmer, Mr and Mrs L M Lincoln, Mr and Mrs Cok Camp, Mr and Mrs HE Andrews, Misses Nicholson Sleater Fosbenner, J R Puskell, A J Tronmoneger, W J Hoyt, John Locke, Downeys Downey Williams and others plus numerous Downey family members.
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HL Hutchins
Hanna L Locke
G M Locke
Jas Speers
J P Neashit
A Powell
Widmer
L M Lincoln
A J Tronmoneger
W J Hoyt
John Locke
Henry’ Downey
Durbin Downey
Black plague strikes Honolulu seaport on board Westminster
Dr. Gen A Zeller reports the first American seaport outbreak of the black plague in Honolulu after landing 850 horses on the Westminster. Quarantine tightens as the disease spreads among Chinese and Mongolian residents, with a $250000 health fund, burning of infected buildings, and a guard around the quarantined district. The epidemic prompts concern over Hawaii’s future status and sugar exports as officials curb movement and await Manila passage.
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A. Zeller
Chicago
Mes- Herald
United States
Westminster
Honolulu Harbor
Pacific
San Francisco
Islands
Board of Health
Honolulu
T Lo
Tite Medical Society
The
Medical Society
Poyalelaa
Ulicere
Anolulu
Orient
Hongkong
National Guard
Hawaii
Washington
Manila
Grande A
Zeller
U.S, Army
Parish notes and church events in February
The Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs L V Smith's home next Wednesday after noon February 7. The Ladies Union of the New Church gathers at Mrs Chester Bidwell's on Wednesday afternoon. Candlemas blessings at St Joseph's on Friday February 2 at 9 am. Clara Williams visits her brother Bruce at Wenona. Mrs Dr Jones fills in Presbyterian choir. Two masses at St Joseph's next Sunday, 8 and 10 30 am, vespers at 8 pm. St Joseph's choir praised for its singing at a Lacan funeral last week. Remember the Ladies Bazaar February 20 21 and 22. Rev Father Zumbuebl of St Mary's Henry Ill. ordered a White Bronze monument for a former housekeeper buried in La Salle county. Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church to commemorate their 19th anniversary Sunday February 4 with services, papers and music. Everybody Welcome.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
L V Smith
Ladies’ Union of the
New Church
Chester Bidwell
St. Joseph's Church
Clara Willams
Bruce
Wenona
Mra Dr Jones
St. Joseph’s Church
St Joseph's
Csthy
St. Joseph
Father Zumbuebl
St Mary’s Catholic Church
Henry
Ill
Ott
G Brent
G M Locke
la Salle County
Presbyterian Church
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Relief in 81x Moura and bladder disorders claimed to vanish within six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure. Advertised as prompt relief for pain in kidneys back and urinary retention, available at Dr Powell's drug store. Henry Republican and Peoria Star note a poem The Overfhaw by Mrs Sutter M. Humble.
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Henry
Peoria Star
Henry Republican
Republican
Sutter
Humble
Township Meetings Set to Choose Delegates to County Convention
In Henry Township Republicans plan a Saturday 7.30 meeting to choose delegates for the county convention at Lacon on February 10 1900. Henry Fow Ship gets 15 delegates and all Republicans urged to attend. La Prairie Republicans meet Wednesday to select 8 delegates at town hall for county convention. Whitefield Township Republicans meet Wednesday February 1900 at 1 30 pm to pick five delegates for county convention noon Saturday February 10. Saratoga Township Republicans meet Wednesday February 7 at 1 40 pm to select five delegates for the county convention. Full attendance urged.
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Henry
Whitefield
Lacon
Hopewell
Richland
Belle Plain
Bennington
Hyang
Roberts
la Prairie
McMeuben
Saratoga
Twenry
Henry Tawngy
Canour
Welohey
Oy Vention
Henry Fow
Republicans of
Cat
Town Hall
Baratoga
Town
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