Henry Republicanism in the 1880 state drama and press feud
The item discusses a January 8, 1880 notice in the Henry Republican about a high court ruling in the rival state, claims of voter rights suppression by Gov Gardelon and the council, and a feisty jab at Haleton of Chillicothe Review. It praises George Burt Jr. while threatening payback, calling for thunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alama
Supreme Court
Agatnst
Gardelon
Council
Haleton
Chillicothe Review
Republican
Marshall
George Burt, Jr
Fawoll
Henry
George
Tax Payers Urged to Note New Delinquent Tax Penalty
The 1879 state law adds a 1 percent monthly penalty on real estate taxes unpaid after March 10 or when town records are sent to the county. Taxes due before May 1 accrue interest until paid or forfeited, with interest collected going to the county treasury.
Democratic Nepotism Across Senate Appointments
The piece criticizes Democratic leaders for nepotism in federal appointments, listing several senators from Connecticut, Alabama, Indiana, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and others who have placed relatives in clerical roles with salaries ranging from six dollars daily to twenty two hundred dollars yearly. The author argues this practice mirrors Republican excesses and questions reform sincerity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Connecticut
Committee On Foreign Relations
Morgan
Alabama
Committee On Rules
Senator Voorhees
Indiana
Hoe
Vance
North Carolina
Johnson
Virginia
Committee On Agriculture
Withers
Senator Wallace
Pennsylvania
Senator McDonald
Public Lands
Wah
Political Rumors Drift Through Springfield GOP Field
The Campaign Gazette notes a crowded Republican governor race with ex senators and local leaders like Dick Oglesby and others from Macoupin, Shawneetown, Jackson, Cook, and Will counties in contention. It records Oglesby as the inside track and lists several possible lieutenant governor and secretary of state candidates, including James, Malott, Harlow, and Muir, amid broad speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campaign Gazette
Springfield
House
Dick Oglesby
Ouslom
Gen
Riasker
Macoupin County
Tom Ridgeway
Shawneetown
Andrew Shuman
The
Chicago Journal
Fort
Marshall County
J. C. Smith
Cook County
I. L. Morrison
Jackson Villa
Greene B. Baum
Internal Revenue
Washington
J. B. Hawley
Rock Island
Dick Oxlesby
Oglesby
Mth
James
Malott
Morvan
Harlow Hig Spoh
Rocca
George
Captain Dumont
Lee Conty
Marlow
Bible Stuia
Smith
Lucuuiben¢O
Ed. Muir
St Olay County
Fred. Kouka
House of Representatives
Will County
R. W. McCloughry
T. P. Mitchell
McLpatt County
Thomas
Noodles
Nou
Tio Vilea
Potential candidates for state offices in Illinois race
The article notes possible nominees for attorney general including A. C. Matthews of Pike County Major J. C. Connolly of Coles County James Shaw of Carroll County and R. W. McCartney of Massac County. It mentions a Republican state convention likely in May and predicts next state officers will come from these names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
A. C. Mathews
Pike County
J. C. Connolly
Coles County
United States
James Shaw
Carroll County
R. W. McCartney
Massac County
Henry City Bridge Company Directors Elect for Year
The Henry City Bridge Company held its annual director election at the bridge office last Saturday with 1223 shares represented. Eight of nine directors were re elected, including F S Potter and J C Townsend, and the board adjourned after approving a treasurer’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry City Bridge Company
Geifitiemen
Potter, Esq
Becker Esq
Tole
Albertson Ve
Circuit Court
Potter
J. C. Townsend
Becker
Lewis Snyder
John Kline
J. H. Jones
Gov. Burt
Peculiar Corn Car and Local Tragedy Report
The Putnam Record notes a curious oar of ten cars formed around a large central wagon. John Dunlap, a Streator miner, fell 50 feet to his death at Peanut shaft Monday. A Peru man, charged with horse theft, pleaded guilty. The LaSalle Press summarizes the year’s events. A Dwight man gave his wife $60 to stay home as he left for Texas with another woman. Peoria becomes a whisky center. distilleries produced over 15 million gallons in 1879, revenue to $8,624,590. Conasen's Lightning Liniment is advertised for humans and beasts. The Peoria Transcript reports a merry party at Joseph Elder’s home in Peoria with 12 guests averaging 66 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
John Dunlap
WHS
Peru
Sati Hoffman
Mendota
LaSalle Press
Republican
Dwight
Texas
A & Good
Peoria
Conasen
F. A. Powell
Peorla
Joseph" Elder
Thasoeneot
Toy
Rk Metry Setor
Be Transcribed Verse Fragments From L P Be
Fragmentary poem lines describe a life marked by conflict and memory. A gentleman walks by as a dramatic life is set into motion and the speaker recalls a two year period of dyeing or dying in a historical voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Be
New Years Calls In Our City A Notable Social Round
A New Year social column details a broad array of residents who received callers on New Year’s Day. Notables listed include W. T. House, E. H. Hutchins, F. S. Potter, Ken McNeal, Mrs. Perley, and many others with full rooms and grand piano solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Baker
W. T. House
E. H. Hutchins
Potter
Ken. McNeal
Perley
J. C. Law
John Kline
John Riley
Edgar Culver
W. C. Endsley
Rh. EB
Heacock
Gee, Burt, Jr
W. W. Stetson
Dr. O. M. Baker
Bruce Perley
W. C. Gould
Louis Oberg
Ellsworth Potter
Thomas O’harra
Dr. Motter
Ed. Motter
John Christy
John Morgan
Frank McCoy
Gol. Stone
Miles May Culton
W. G. Endsley
David Culver
Baker
J. G. Baker
David McDonough
Israel Kohler
Carda
Dr. Kalb
Ella Heath
Afagur Townsend
B. Yeager
E. His
Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges Install Officers
Marshall en campment No. 35 10.0 F installed by D G P M Gregory with officers including C P M Gregory H P J Duke 8 W A B Hall J W J A Warren Scribe H J Kirchman Trans W G Snyder 0 S J Stouffer I 8 U H Hyde 1st GT J D Woodward 2d GT W L Spangler 1st W G H Kellogg 2d W FP A Raymond sr 3d W W C Reynolds 4th W K Ward finance committee. Marshall lodge No 63 L O F installed by D G M Mark Gregory. Lacon lodge No 88 I O O F publicly installed with Deputy GM Badgley master of ceremonies. Bradford lodge A F and A M elected A B Abbot W M with J Wilcox S W Elbert D Crawver J W Tol Tol tol installation Dan 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
D. G. P. M. Gregory
H.P
J. Duke
A.B. Hall
J. W
J. A. Warren
Scribe
H. J. Kirchman
W.G Snyder
J. Stouffer
U. H. Hyde
G. T
J.D. Woodward
G.T. W. L. Spangler
GC. H. Kellogg
FP. A. Raymond, Sr
W. C. Reynolds
K. Ward
J.D Woodward
Marshall Lodge
No. 63
D. G. M. Mark Gregory
N. G
Louis Snyder
Y. G
John Stouffer
Beo'y
Wm. Duke
Wm. G. Snyder
J F. Mokler
H. H. Kirchman
C.G.A B. Halt
I. G
Joh Blanks
R. di G
Aarren
Josepha
V.G
Wm. B. Lyon
John Fekhart
Truateen
L. Soydes
M. Gregory
John Kline
John Black
C. Gould
Lacon Lodge No
GM. T. Badgiey
M. G
McMuttela
George Jonking
8Co
Z. Stook
Per
Sac
C. Johnson
A. Freda
B.duchesne
D. Owens
G. G
D. Fiore
J.G. Kingsley
Joan Lockett
Wm. T. Gapon
H. B. Niece
H. C. Barke
Bradford Lodge
A. F
A M
A.B. Abbott
W. M
J .Wilcox
W. Elbert D. Crawver
J.W.W P Catol
Treas
W. A. Washburn
Sec’y
City Council Minutes Open With Widening Bill Report
Regular city council meeting notes O n Monday January 5 1880 with Mayor E H Hutchins and aldermen Yaeger Koehler Clark Pool Schick Brown present. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Committee on widening Colleg is reported and continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Hutchins
Alds
Yaeger
Koehler
Clark
Pool
Schick
Brown
Buckien's Arnica Salve and Constitution Water Testimonials
Readers encounter a dated ad and testimonial letter sequence. Buckien’s Arnica Salve promises relief for skin ailments with a 25 cent price, sold by J C Kalb, and a separate 60 cent claim for Tablor’s Buckave Ointment for piles via Dr F A Owell in Macon Georgia. An extensive testimonial from E Brown of New London Connecticut lauds Constitution Water’s kidney and bladder benefits, detailing long illness, weight loss, recovery after taking the remedy, and travel anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckien'r Arnica
J.C. Kalb
F. A.owell
Brown's Hote
Macon
Morgan & Allen
Auust
New York
New London
Connecticut
Ay Brother
J. Frown
Brows Cotton Company
Coney Island
Thaison
T Pula
Central Park
E. Berown
Married Couples in Various Townships and Cities
Married notices from Roberts township and Bradford report Charles Disoeoway of Sheldon Treya Ynnis County and Miss Jennie Broaddus wed at the bride’s mother’s residence. Morey Pilgrim and Miss Phebe Bar wed at Champaign. Henry E. Robbins principal of the Tonics Schools wed Miss Magte Stewart of Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Township
C. Broaddus
G. David
Charles Disoeway
Sheldon
Trea Ynis County
Jennie Broaddus
Bradford
C. Covell
Buda
Morey Pilgrim
Phebe Bar
Champaign
Henry E. Robbins
Tonics
Magte Stewart
Local Obituaries From Jan 1 to Jan 5
A series of brief death notices from various towns lists names ages and relations. Claressia Barnes 60s wife of William G Barnes died at residence of Theo dore Staith in this city. Sarah Runnells 62 sister of the late Stephen M Clark died by suicide at Whitefell Corners. Samuel B Wol I 98 of Milo Bureau county and Hul dah 78 mother of Mrs H C Wright noted. Martha 24 wife of Jerome Maronville daughter of Mrs Henry Allen of Milo. John O Barra 40 brother to Thomas O Harr a of Pekin. Ephraim Holton long time resident of Wyoming and Stark counties. Hannah Clark 69 mother of Mrs H Wright died at Camp Grova residence of S A Clark. Hattie Gray 2 wife of Keith Gray daughter of Elder W R Stowe died at Unionville Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Staith
Clarrissaf
William G. Barnes
Whitefell Corners
Sarah
Davia Runnells
Stephen M Clark
Boarland
Piteran
Samuel B. Woli
Milo
Bureau County
Nan
Cla Aga
Ira
Huldah
Gocsart
Andrew Panter
H. C. Wright
Martha
Jerome Maronville
Henry Allen
N. C Wright
Pekin
John O'Barra
Thomas O’harra
Shebboleth
Kan
Ephraim Holton
Wyoming
Stark County
Camp Grova
A. Clark
Hannah Clark
Unionville
Hattie
Keith Gray
WV. R. Stowe
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Gegee
Henry Bridge Company
Seversre
Sresees
Verse Cere
Reree Nee Epee
Gould
B. Yager
N. W. Orr
Maxie Truman
Maxie
Harry
Reat
Luther
Esaree
Inp
soLres
Cicero Ferguson
Eaenees
Asa Whitney
Mre-H-Adaos
Miss
S Avenue
Akron Rubber Works
GO Gould
Khin Hingel Br ‘Bros
Axtures
Hutchins
E. T. Disosway
Lerk
Afany
L. B. Martin
J. L. Jones
J. George Ball
Warren's Hall
J. G. Hull
Henry Marke
Teer -G
Hay Timothy Sone
Mat Saat
Way
Gina
Joan
A. C. Weis
USIC
A. C. Weib
Burt
Main Street
Peoria, Ill
D. Schwarzman
Destmanner
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