Republican Nominations National at Tickets Waals si For
Nominating slate lists Rutherford B. Hayes and William Wheeler of New York for national tickets with Shue M. Calilom Sangamon for Governor and Ardent Shuman Cook for Lieutenant Governor. George H. Handly Taczewell named for Secretary of State, Thomas B D Needles Washington for State Treasurer, Levyward Rut St Clair for Attorney General, and James K. Osall Tice for Attorney General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford B
William
Wheeler
New York
Campaign Conflicts and Weather Threats Weigh on 1870 Elections
The piece rails at political maneuvering, accusing reformers of feigned aims and urging candor despite partisan aims. It faults Democracy for missed reforms and blames rain and wet conditions for poor crops, warning of short or ruined harvests across regions. It notes tensions between truth and strategy in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cama Ali
ibAde
Henry
Pitvon
Reform
Centennial Oration Praised for Eloquence and Detail
The piece commends H S Por ley for a July centennial oration on the first page noting its strong merit and rank among the era’s best. It contrasts him with Irgasoll’s famed oratory while highlighting Wheeler as Republican vice presidential candidate who voted against the salary grab and later returned funds to the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porley
RG. Ingarsoll
Wheeler
United States
Ynan
Ford County Delegates Back Fort Nomination Plan
Ford County Republicans at last week’s county convention named four delegates to the congressional convention and instructed them to vote for Hon. G Ty. Fort. Four of the six delegates are understood to favor the colonel’s renomination. The New York Republican Reform Club, once ardent for Bristow, now backs the national platform and pledges united support to Hayes and Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford County
G Ty. Fort
Ford
Livingston
Woodford
Marehall
New York Republican Reform, Club
Bristow
T United
Hayes
Whoeler
National Republican Party
United States
Popular
Congress
Republican Party
Tribune
Narrow escape from bayou drowning at Ferry crossing
An aged woman and Mr Charles nearly drowned when a bayou crossing barge capsized near Emerick’s. Mrs Charles grabbed a box to stay afloat while her husband clung to her. They drifted 50 rods downstream before Emanuel Emptick rescued them with a rope. Charles lost an overcoat a vest with money clothing and more.
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G. W. Emerick
Charles
Bureau Judelson
Chiltfcothe
Mr. Emerick
Wauron
Shiss
Wile Place
Acquaintances Endorse Wheeler for Vice President Ticket
Rob Sawyer and W. T. Touse, both connected to A. W. A. Wheeler, express strong approval of Wheeler as vice presidential candidate. Aly. House praises him as outstanding and a true Amuifean leader. others acknowledge Wheeler as a top choice for the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Sawyer
T Touse
A. W. A. Wheeler
Aly
House
Amuifean
Ike
Joliet Penitentiary visit details and impressions
The Joliet Penitentiary tour described a day spent touring the prison with Gov Beveridge and Warden McClaughrey. Readers saw the library, dormitories, hospital, kitchens, workshops, and the women’s department, along with receptions, banquets, and speeches by local figures including Mr Marsh and A.V. Hutchins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrt
Mr. Marsh
Joliet
Spencer Ellsworth
Lacon Journal
Qul. McClaughey
State House
Springfield
Womens Department
Dtutor McClaughrey
Palegin
Obo
Christ
A. V. Hutchhis
Homan
Jollat
Letters Remaining Uncalled at the Post Office Fourth
List of uncalled letters for the week ending July 6 at the Marshall county Alabama post office shows names such as Anderson J, G LotteMrs, Bowls J M, Lena Conklin, Mrs Smith, Susan Davis, and Smith-Frank J. AcWARREN, P. IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bony
Marshall County
Anderson J
G LotteMrs
Bowls J M
Lena Conklin
M ‘Smith
Susan Davis
Sd Smith-Frank, J
Acwarren
P. IL
Remarkable Cat Adopts Rabbits in Whitefield
In Whitefield near Mr Cyrue Brown a cat mother shows unusual care by nursing four young rabbits as if they were her own kittens. Owner William Ham notes the litter grows with tender attention hoping to raise the rabbits if the cats’ brood continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham
Mr. H
August Flower Cure Advert Goes After Dyspepsia
An old advertisement touts August Flower as a remedy for dyspepsia and liver complaints. It claims over 75 percent of Americans suffer sour stomach head pains constipation and related symptoms and urges readers to buy a 75 cent bottle or a 10 cent sample from J E and F A Owen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Owen
Birth notices from various towns in June and July
In Wave City on June 27 a daughter was born to H J Grav at Lacon on July 2 a daughter to How ard Young ten pounds. In Whitefield on July 4 a son to Rey Samuel Wood. At Snachwine on June 1 a daughter was born to James Bidulph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wave City
H. J. Gravat Lacon
Howard Young
Whitefield
Rey. Samuel Wood
Snachwine
James Bidulph
Local Notices From Lacon July Fourth Weddings
In Lacon on July 4 a ceremony was performed by Rev. ee, ee g. HALD with wing MCA SENNIE. H. Goodrich, of this place, and Miss WEBBED a Henry were attendants in Wiltedeld. In this city on July 3 Rev. J. S. Glendenning joined William G. Pattison of Chicago and Clara A. Smith of Cameron Mo.
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Ned
Lacon
Rev
Ee G. Hald
Wing McA Sennie
Davigh ¥. H. Goodrich
John
Glendenning, Te
Wiltedeld
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Thorsdal
Fite Penitentiary
Bureau
Stark
Princetom
Charles Baldwin
Bbreau
Daniel J. Hurd
Locka Culver
Ilfame
Henry Keeler
Khop
Paskell House
Thinl Street
Onry
Llinois
H. Keeleh
Thomas Lowe, JR
Lacon, Ill
Draler IV
Bergen
Saad
Ae S. Lowe, JR
Jane Eae
Best
Ottawa
Geo. B. Kehler
George Schafer
Reibling & Duncan
Magnolia
H. A.& B. Fyfe
Chicago Tribune
Hayes and Wheeler
the Tribune
Aingls
Siro
Seaman Tribune
THE
Tribune-Company
Chicago
New Photograph Gallery
Eve T. M. Davidson
Morse
Junel Tf
T Davidson
Suétessor
C. & W. Everett,y
Kalb & Ellsworth
Henry, Ill
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