Campaign chatter and political favors in 1876 Illinois
An 1876 news wrap reports in brief form on Illinois political maneuvering, candidates for secretary of state, and local meetings. It notes a greenback mass meeting in Lacon and lists party figures such as George Boroggs and Col. G Harlow. The piece references the National Butter and Eggs Association meeting in Davenport and criticizes reform policy shifts regarding ex Confederate officeholders. It also mentions railroad leadership changes and a Sterling temperance convention.
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National Butter and Eggs Association
Davenport
Iowa
Robert M. Littler
Temperance Reform Clubs
Illinois
Tempérande Reform
Sterling
waLen
Temberance Reform
Oleh
Debate Over The Republican Paper Sparks Community Response
A local editor faces criticism for controversial opinions and calls for fair discussion. Readers argue whether the paper should take a firmer hand in resolving differences and avoiding personal attacks while preserving journalistic duty to the community.
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Thore
Idi Ty
Arcs Ukeg
Poe
Glendenning
Aeme
Frood
Alma
Fragmented Preamble on Peace and Public Support
A fragmented excerpt discusses belief in rightness and pursuit of approval from well meaning people. It expresses hope the future will solve an unhappy problem and promote peace and goodwill while guarding its course for the best interests of all and public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othe
Grain Shipments for 1875 and Local Leading Role
Grain houses in Henry show leading shipments for the year 1878 and surpass neighboring towns in buying and shipping cereals. The record lists figures for oats and other grains, noting some depot purchases not yet obtained, but overall a strong showing for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Paes Wicholson
Bruce
Presa
Che
Putnam County Grand and Petit Jury Lists
The document lists March term jurors for Putnam County Circuit Court. Grand Jury members include names from Magnolia Granville and Snachwine districts such as Joseph Reinhardt and James Laughlin. Petit Jury lists feature Baker Kermey Wilson Law Drake Durley and others across Magnolia Snachwine Granville Hennepin.
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Putnam County
Putnam County Circuit Court
Grand Jury
Hennepin
William Thomas
David Moore
A. H. Turner
John Gallaher
Frank Sanderlin
Leland Broaddus
Joseph Edacheld
Granville
Joseph Reinhardt
Robustus
Mobinsor
Lewis Schhutler
Silas Huron
Allen
Stone
A. K. Shepherd
Magnolia
James Laughlin
David Boyle
Moses Pugen
Young A. Gronn
W. Cook
Joshua L. A. Snachwine
John G. Freeman
Samuel H. Condit
George Sparling
George Griswold
Petit Jury
Baker
Frank Kermey
M. AG ‘Wilson
Benjamin Law
Willian Yotest
Andrew Hillabrand
Snachwine
Jeremiah Drake
M. A. Hitchcock
Dwight Morgan
J.M. Williama
J. C. Packingham
Henry R. Haynes
John O. Loutz
H. Marca
Hiram Downing
D. L. Packingham
Brando
John O. Bodnick
James M. Durley
David B. Moore
John T. Bromfield
Benjamin Yaryes
Albert Shepherd
Charles O. Turner
Walter B. Barmore
Pers McCormick
Robert Patten
Augustus, Shep
Charles B. Greiner
Reuben Bishop
February Look and Magazine Notices Reprint Reading Aid
The text describes The Look and Magazine Notices issue, praising The Reformer as indispensable and a worthy subscription. It notes specimens from The Aerusiic and references Congress speeches on amnesty by Hill Garfield and Blaine. It includes editorial quips about Joseph Fairbairn’s letters and a border of political commentary.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Hill
Garfield
Blaine
Kerr
Sarge Es
AmazonMs
Pep Tiilie
Washington, D. C
Local and State News Snapshot
Jesee Hodges of Peoria House, Peoria, died after an apo plexy Sunday. John Henry Ball, an Atlanta magistrate, recently disappeared then returned claiming visits to Buffalo and other eastern cities on a drunken boat. Madison county begins township division by commissioners with town meetings naming new townships. New York compulsory education saved over 8000 children from gutter per year in the metropolis. Commentary questions special favors for Joft and critiques congress. Rosa Adams holds a fleet class certificate in Spain and StemseOl teaching signoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesee Hodges
Peoria
John Henry Ball
Atlanta
Buffalo
Madison County
New York
Priogivle
Birth notices from Sparland Onarga Varna and more
At Sparland on February 6 a daughter to Bimeon and family. At Lawn Ridge on January 18 a daughter to Willard Mallory. At Onarga Iroquois county on January 21 a daughter to Hiram Eckles. At Varna on December 22 a son to Frank Bunderlip.
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Sparland
Bimeon
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Streator Free Press
Walt
Greenback
Court House
Laconon
Independents
Cruger
Woodford County
George Boroggs
The
Champeign Gazette
Chicago
Commonwealth
Col
G. H-Harlow
Lsrkow
Indianapolis, Bloomington & Western Road
Col. C. (. Smith
General P. Pease
Indianapolis
A.H. Wood
Urbana
Lll
F. Racherdean
E. P. Miller
Washington Republi
Dita
Trent
Joseph Fairbairns
Aherd
Joseph
Imaelf
Billy Alexander
Toliet
Duseph Doey
Eag. Johnson
Prand
State and Qeneral News
Joft
Republic
Congress
Chicago Journal
Ervatom
Thea
Spain
StemseOl
Rosa Adams
Chis
Larrea
Marshall County
Curren
A’ a _ McVicker Roswell
Caywoed
J- MesVickar
Davis L Miss
Falker
John
Fi . Stayd DU
Harrie Mise K Aanison
Frank Icenhour Bul Poyault
New Church
Berry Edmiston
William Bler Berr
Emma ¥ F
W. H. Williams
BR. H. Waterfall
Es Ah Hse
Ola RA
Winters
Hopewell
Steuben Township
A. Moore
Albert Hoskins
As Tennie
Thomas Aes Nour Hennepin
Tey
Mary R. Thomp
Milo
Princeton
Alonzo Tremain
Whitefield
Misa Lucy Thos
Venona
Jim
W. B. Wallizer
Mia
Charlotte Antrim
Odell
Dewitt GC
Robinson
Ennte “M
Wm. L. Moore
Mr. Fisher
John 8. Glendenning
Hannah M
Samuel E. Brown
Jorsey City
Marinatta
Wisconsin
Susie CO. Townsend
Charles E. Townsend
Susie Copeland
Ali
Pale Kingdom of Four
Angela
Lacon
John Ross
Lydia
Wm. H. Hulmen Fentea Barabara
Cal
5. B. Ashley
Richard Atroot
J. L. Jones
Atore
John T. Russell
Theo
Allo
Brown
Morgorgan, Brown &’ Morgan
John Morgen
John Ava Br
Lofebow
John Morgan, Jr
Omar
Wary A. Culver
J. Recgel
City Hotel
Premlsars Bo Joen
Hambeary
Burt
John Mar
Louis Ellen Martin
Marshall
Ilinois
Jacob Gack
Peice
Jacob Guck
Jacob Guock
Redemy Ton
John Martin
Louis Elton Martin
Mortgagne, Barnes & Munn
Portgeges
Finois
Cornelia
John Pummer
John P. Hummer
Matilda W. Hummer
Asa V. Hutchins
Ilinoia
Edward Street
Main Street
Edwards Street
Second Street
Recorder's Office
Peete
David R. Brearley
Alexander Hoagland
Hoagland
Llinois
Jo . Hoagland
Tacon
Robert A. Wright
Sheriff Marshall Co
Jenkins
Jones's
Atate
Jane
Balliosa
Hutchin
Keeler
C. & W. Everett
Kalb & Ellswoxkth
Henry, Ill
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