Annexation sentiment and political shifts in the era
Congress leans toward Hawaii annexation as public opinion shifts. A framed Blaine portrait in a Hutchins store honors the late statesman. Rand McNally maps provide Prairie State population and 1888 1892 election data for legislative reference. President Harrison’s Tennessee judge Jackson seat sparks mixed reactions about party balance and judicial caliber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Blaine
Great
Prairie State
Rand,McNally &Co
Rome
Harrison
Jackson
Tennessee
Lamar
Lincoln
Justice Field
Senate
National Tribunal
Local notices and testimonials from Manville carpentry shop and hunts
A Manville carpenter Mr John O Goodwin credits Ballard's Snow Liniment with rapid foot healing after a heavy log crush. The item also recaps a community hunting party led by Captain Klein and Captain Heinrich, noting a large score difference, a warm oyster supper at George Moore's home, and thanks to hosts for hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Goodwin
Manville
Ballard
Jen
Corea
Powall
Mien-Heinrich
Charley Klein
Will Heinrich
Klein
David
John Dwyer
Joseph Klein
Barney Moidian
Charles Hofer
Peter Newhulson
Charles Helmendollar
Mike Monahan James
D. Harlin
Mike Ziegler
Henry Hetler
Heinrich
George Moore
Henry Bell
Lorony Graner
John
James Barry
Himer
Edward Quinn
Lester
Addie Brown
Alonzo Barnardo
Apt Klein
Dasco
Pega
Mra Moore
Henry Electric Co Wins City Franchise For 10 Years
The General Electric Co of Chicago sells and Henry Electric Co led by the Storretts receives a city franchise for electric street lighting in Henry. The council accepts the agreement, commits to 2000 candlepower lamps, 20 lamp repositioning, pole painting, and 21 good lights. Subscriptions set monthly per light with costs borne by subscribers and lamps remain the property of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Electric Co
General Electric Co
Chicago
Baa
Henry
Messrs Storretts
Henry Electric Company
Citisens
Marehall
Lacon
Ash Road
Proudfoot
Henry, Ill
Poland China hogs arrive for Snareville Herd
Two Poland China show sows Molly 13d and Molly M. O. K. arrived with strong show records after purchase at the Harris sale in West Liberty Iowa. Bought by James E Snare for the Snareville Herd Castleton Illinois these nearly 700 pound sows add depth to an improving lineup led by Short Stop. Co ripe pedigree noted. visit to inspect suggested.
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Molly
Molly M
West Liberty
Iowa
James E. Snare
Snareville
Castleton
Ill
Molly C
Putnam's Ge Texas Teacher Institute met at Granville High
The Putnam county teachers institute held two sessions at Granville High School on Jan 20 and 21. Edith Price filled a vacancy as secretary. 19 then 21 teachers attended, with papers on reading, school virtues, government, examinations, and teacher duties. A formal vote of thanks closed the event, with future meetings planned at Canter School House.
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Putnam’ Ge
Texehera’ Teatitare
Putnam, County Teachers’ Institute
Granville High School
Edith Price
Granville
Kdith Price
Lewis Gallaher
Fannie Colvin
Ponzer
IL. D. Phillips
Thoroness
Granville Jeffers
Carpenter
Phillips
Catueliie
Messrs
Miner
Gallaher
Jetters
Mr Miller
J. M. Boyer
Tocal
L. W. Miller
Institute
Mary Bay
Lucy Olson
Maggie Cunningham
Belle Worley
Canter
Epira Prio
Chicago's Population Growth After Fire
Chicago shows rapid post fire growth with population near 1 200 000. Merchants discuss St Jacobs Oil praised for rheumatism neuralgia backache bruises burns and swelling relief. Exposition stamps promoted by Columbian Exposition promoters appear in the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peter van Schaack
Northwest
St. Jacobs
Tux Cuanizs
Vocucan Co
Baltimore
Death of Baby Russell Forbes of Jefferson Iowa
Friends of Mr and Mrs John B Forbes mourn the loss of their baby Russell who died on the 3d after a brief life of one month. The notice includes a comforting poem and quotes from editor C F Davis praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy with 60 cent bottles sold by J W Mice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Forbes
Jefferson
Iowa
Russell
C. F. Davis
Bloomfield Iowa
Farmer
Chamberlain
J. W. Nloce
Marriages recorded in area churches and towns
A compilation of marriage notices from local churches and towns. Entries list names such as George Wolf Mary Newhafen Antoine Valentine Oscar Medabris Angelina Young and others, with locations like Mt Palatine Henry Township Hopewell Lacon and Saratoga townships, and dates in January February and November.
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Mary's Catholic Church
Iev Fr Bank
George Wolf
Mt. Palatine
Mary Newhalfen
Henry Townaht
Thie City
Mary Syn Ghursh
Ttev Vr Bank
Antoine Mau
Kate Valentine
Hopewell” Township
St Mary's Ehurch
Roy Br Nak
John J Herbech
Mary
Peter Schmidt
Hopewell Ownehip
Lacon
Court House
Roy
Stoele
Oscar Medabris
Alior Ieisi
Joseph Caley
Whitet Camp Grove
Catholic Church
Wilta Moaleer
Thlaaity
Nelie, Frugheer
James Fagan
Saratoga Townarll
Lexington
Fenaby
Show Bills and Editors Clash Over May Davenport Burlesque
In a letter to The Republican the writer recalls editorials from The Times criticizing May Davenport's Burlesque Co for being anatomical yet later applauding a modest showing after attending the performance. The Times editor claimed he helped advertise the troupe and attended the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Republican
May Davenport
Burlesque Co
the Times
Henry Yaeger
Henry
Times
Mbgs
Webb's Ticket Office Advertises Wide-Rage Rates
The notice promotes discount fares from $1.00 to $5.00 and reduced rates to Ohio Pennsylvania New York and New England. It touts cheapest rates to and from England, choice routes, and fastest times with Webb's Ticket Office and agents at 100 South Adams Street Peoria Illinois.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
East
Sounth
Southwest
England
Webb
South Adams St
Peoria
Illa
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Whitefield
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Alice B. Caley
Hartley
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Alice
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Bolllain Township
Alnerc G. Hoawell
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Southern
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Henry Township
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Man Styles
Henny
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