Judges retreat from Peoria race opens crowded field
Judge George Rider of Pekin declines the circuit judgeship bid leaving three Peorian judges and J H Franklin of Marshall County as possible nominees. The Republican convention will meet next Wednesday after noon at Peoria to nominate three judges for the June vote. Marshall County delegates will be chosen from 11 townships with Ed B. Smith as Henry township representative. The piece also notes river flooding in Marseilles and district water management disputes.
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George Rider
Pekin
Peor Yians
Puterbargh, Evang and Lovett
J. H. Franklin
Marshall County
Peoria
Ed B. Smith
Henry Township
Lacon Home Journal
Republican Central
John Helm
Marshall_county
R.B. Thomas
Wm Yager
Mr .Fager
Lake Senachwine
Florel Undercliff
Fager
England
Igor
Arr Fager
Harriman Tennessee A Busy Industrial Town in Roane County
Letter from J E Broaddus describes Harriman as a 4000 population town in Roane County Tennessee with four railroads and diverse industries including pig iron furnaces in Rockwood nearby, cotton mill, magnesy plant, plows and hoes manufacturers, planing mills and other concerns. The writer notes timber, scenery, climate, and a mix of northern migrants, a strong temperance movement, and plans to visit Henry around March 12.
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J. E. Broaddus
Kéary Republican
Marriman, Tenn
Harriman
Roane County
Tenn
North Carolina Line
Cincinnati
Nashville
Prip‘cipal
Rockwood
Cumberland Plateau
Lookout Mountain
Clinch
Tennessee River
Illinois
Henry
Invina EB
Buoappus
Obituary notices for Blaine Vaughn and Cyrus Gunn appear
Obituaries report Blaine Vaughn born in Madison County Indiana in 1884 died February 19 in Magnolia Illinois after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the family residence with Rev Johnston, interment in Springdale Indiana, and tributes to his bright disposition. A card of thanks from the Vaughn family follows. Cyrus Gunn born November 9 1837 Brattleboro Vermont died February 10 near Mt Palatine Illinois aged 70. He served in the Fourth Illinois Cavalry and lived near Mt Palatine most of his life. married Mary M Harford Sept 7 1870 and had several children.
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Henry Blaine Vaughn
Blaine Vaugho
Madison
Endisna
Magnolia
Illinois
Wm Vaughn
Johnson
Springdale
Slater -And-Brothers
Blaine
Cyrus Gunn
Mount Palatine
O. W. Ayling
Brattleboro
Vermont
Mt Palatine
Ill
Davenport
Mt” Palatine
Lincoln
I Ilnois Cavalry
Flo
Mary M. Harford
King
Greta Baars Case Noted In Voters Adherence
A fragmented clipping mentions Greta Baars and a note about voting adherence. The readable text does not provide a clear event date or full context for a complete report.
Probate Court Proceedings and Real Estate Transfers
Probate court actions include amended inventory and petition to sell real estate for Bataté Morrell estate with multiple respondents and guardianship orders for minors. Real estate transfers list several lot and section transactions in Lacon and nearby towns. Marriage licenses issued for multiple couples in Varna, Rutland, Sparland and surrounding areas.
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Mary ‘Morrell
Norton
John Smith
Kate
McEntee
McEates
Ana McMahon
Philip McNail
Mary
McCullum
Anna Coyle
Julia Baker
Cil
D.B Thomas
Robert ' Davis
Anna
Keeley
Robert
Cie
Amy
Elsie
Lee McDauless
Cave
D'Richmond
John
Vosberg
Wilhelm
Voaberg
James'a Simpson
Ron
Kirk
John McKntee
Lacon
Jefferson Pierce
Chas
Ameal Raguet
John Kapraun
James Kapraun
Whitefield
G.M. Locke
Henry
Mary I L
Hildebrant
Albert Quiram
Varna
Emma Quiram
Mike Hokanson
Rutland
Emma Sjegrene
Jacob Smith
Alice Vedine
Varda
Albert Greening
Sparland
A Reed
Lyceum Schedule Change At Henry High School
A Tuesday business meeting of the Lyceum decided to shift entertainments to Monday nights to accommodate country students. Prof Snow hosted Friday events, the Senior class enjoyed ice cream and cake, and a literary contest planning meeting is set for three weeks from Tuesday. Mia Travis visited the grammar room. a teachers’ meeting occurred last Monday.
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Henry High School
Lyceum
Snow
House
Mia Travis
Local movements and farm life notes near Modena
John Snyder and family moved on their Modena farm last week while Perry Bidener moved into the vacated house. James Caldwell returned from six weeks in Virginia. Edward Dawson and wife of Crown Meadow visited Milo relatives. Henry Smith drove cattle to Chicago last week. M Shimmel hosted by M. Shimmel. Born October 10 at Elmer Towne's home, a son. H. B. Pettegrew of Geneseo in this vicinity. Albert Cobra shelled corn fast Saturday.
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Milo
John Snyder
Modena
Perry Bidener
James Caldwell
Virginia
Edward Dawson
Crown Meadow
Henry Smith
Chicago
M. A. Dally
High Prairie
M. Shimmel
Elmer Towne
Pettegrew
Geneseo Fa
Mystic Cure claims to eradicate rheumatism in days
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia promising cure in 1 to 8 days with immediate disappearance of symptoms after the first dose. It notes price of 1.00 and sale by J B Powell and I A Powell, dated 10-16, with claims of rapid systemic action.
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Soldy J. B
I. A. Powell
Notices to claim letters at the post office 1908
Advertised letters include N Sohn R Harlan T C Martin Bessie Martin Geo O Moore Mrs Rachel Phillip Miss Dalay Powers My Elmer R Rollins for return or removal by March 7 1908 A Camp P M
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N. Sohn
R. Harlan
T. C. Martin
Bessie Martin
Geo
Market Reports From Chicago February 26 1903
General market notes show wheat steady in Liverpool opening, corn rising, hogs 82,000 and cattle 8,000 and sheep 10,000. Cash Chicago business 100,000 bushels. Louis mills bought 70,000 wheat and exporters 50,000 corn. Duluth shipped 72,000 wheat others 232,000 corn. hogs opening steady to 6 cents higher with 5,000 left over and prices 6.80 to 7.30 for mixed to good quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo H. Doty
HB. Prince
Commission Merchant
Chicago
Liverpool
Louis
Duluth
Chicago Board of Trade
London
Magnetic healing through natural magnetic forces system
An advertisement describes the body as a self regulating machine dependent on external nature for life elements. It claims dampness causes disease by draining magnetism and that treatment infuses natural magnetic forces to restore heat, circulation, and vitality, curing rheumatism, asthma, neuralgia, and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Wheat and cattle market roundup with futures shifts
Chicago Board of Trade remains active as wheat and corn shipments rise in Argentine trade while hogs gain and cattle hold firm. Prices show mixed ranges across grain futures with strong opening, bullish mood, and weather influence noted.
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Ilinois
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Pena
Mra
Belle Eglin
Eichens
Wm Vaughir
Munguella
Vol.a
Greta
Court House
Chilldren
Incorporated
Allie
B. Divelbiss
Peoria, Ill
Woolner Building
Henry Markets
Oker, Henry, al
Til
Nicholas Proeterman
School St.s
Joon Peterman
Park
Sam Lo
Yissnrees
Caltor Yel
Henry and Vicinity
Prank Johnson
M. L. Coan
the Ducks
Terman Bros., Proprietors
Henry, Ill
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