Republicans of 20th Senatorial District Meet in Convention
The Republicans of the 20th Senatorial District will meet in convention at Washington all county, Illinois, on July 22, 1889, at 1 o'clock a.m. for nominating Representatives to the Legislature and to appoint a Senatorial committee. Delegates are allotted by Sephotas voting from 1888, giving Tazewell 15, Woodford 9, and Marshall 8. By order of H Anthony J S Brasfield M L Harper.
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Washington
Til
Tazewell
Woodford
Marshall
H. Anthony
Brasfield
M.L. Harper
Benjamin A. Kiine
Benjamin A
Minnie Kline
Division over new schoolhouse vote in district No 2
Citizens split on building a new school with 168 in favor and 151 against out of 814 votes. Many abstained or were delayed by work, and site issues loom as the next hurdle. The piece urges unity on the location and urges delegates to rally behind Marshall county’s strongest candidate.
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Home Journal
Marshall County
Marshall
Local notes and political hints from Putnam county
J H Seaton of Hennepin visits Henry on business and helps with the Big Bend Reunion. Miss Campbell declines re election and may run for county superintendent. Omaha Daily Republican supports prohibition in Nebraska. 25th district GOP convention in Princeton nominates Ramuel White for legislature to fill J H Miller’s vacancy. Messengers urged to spell proper names clearly for printers.
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J. H. Seaton
Hennepin
Henry
Omaha Daily Republican
Nebraska
Princeton
Ramuel White
Stark County
J. H. Miller
White
Ealy County
Fourth of July sports and festivities at Henry Driving Park
Crowds filled Henry on the Fourth for a morning baseball game and a traction engine race that failed to arrive. The afternoon featured a Santa Fe driven eight minute race won by Buzzard, a one mile race won by Montrusher, a pony race won by Geo Happ, and foot races won by J Black and Jeff Dayia. Evening fireworks and dancing followed a grand ball. the day closed with diverse entertainments at Undercliff and Walnut Grove and a noted baseball result where Edelatine beat Varna Brights 11th inning in a tied game for a $15 purse.
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Lenry
Henry
Henry Driving Park
Santa Fe
F. Barr
Rowdy
B. Holmes
Buzzard
Ed Heath
Thoroly
Paletas
Eeseeee
Vere
Pepin Sses Teres
Heath
William Bush
Elzagal
Henry Applen
Mr Applen
Mollie
C. Forbas
Nellie
Ed Wood
Jenny
Fred Wasmer
Charley W
Geo Hupp
Beast
Nellis
Geo Happ
Theo
J Black
Jeff Dayia
B. Kincaid
J. Black
Measra C. A. Camp
Henry Yaeger
8. A. Burnside
The
Republican
Varna Herald
Edelatine Cub
Varna Brights
Driving Park
Varoa
Geo Myers
Paul Grill
Umpires Frede and Barr Named for Sparland Match
Report notes officials H J Frede and Frank Barr of Sparland officiated with G C Roberts as scorer for Varu in a game praised by attendees.
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Varna
H. J. Frede
Frank Barr
Sparland
Varu
G. C. Roberts
Ban Demonstration Marks Eight Year Marshall County Association
The Marshall County Association of Chicago celebrates eight years with an open air meeting despite weather setbacks. Attendees included Mrs Spofford and daughter Helen of Rockford and Hon Perry A Armstrong of Morris. Officers elected for the year: President Dr A V Hutchins, Secretary Samuel Parker, and an executive committee including Wm Everett and Mrs Perry.
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Marshall County Association of Chicago
Hse
Chicago
Itas
Pear
Mra Spofford
Helen
Rockford
Jennie Hutchine
Henry
Perry A Armstrong
Morris
Armstrong
Lacon
Cowen
Pioneer Ife
de Hutchins
Harney Brothers and Sisters
Fiedler
Pame
A. V. Hutchins
Samuel Parker
Wm Everett
Harney
Mra Hammer
Boyd
Perry
Chamberlain
Hutchins
Spotford
Ferguson
Sweger
Harless
Feldler
Hull
Hutching
Newell
Higgins
Parker
Marsh
Nelson
The School Election On Bonds For New Building
The school district held a Monday afternoon vote at the engine house with polls from 1 to 7 pm. Friends of the new building won by a small majority as 168 voted for and 151 voted against the bond totaling 314 voters. The result affirms building the new school with a 12 vote majority.
Dr King's New Discovery Ad Duet Implicit Health Claim
The passage touts Dr King s New Discovery as a trusted remedy once tried by friends and neighbors. It promises lasting household value for coughs colds throat and chest trouble with a money back guarantee and a trial bottle available at Powell s Drug Store.
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Powell’s
Drowning of Erastus Root Echoed in Chicago by Marshall County kin
The body of Erastus C. Root, 20, washed ashore by Lake Michigan near Thirty-first Street, was brought to La Prairie Marshall County. He disappeared June 28 after a church visit and a plan to fish and row, leaving behind a cheerful religious youth with no enemies and no sign of foul play. His father accepts accidental drowning as the likely cause.
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E. C. Root
Marshall County
Chicago Daily Herald
Young Root
Erastus C. Root
la Prairie
Marshall
John A. Waterman
Vincennes Avenue
Aiover
Oakwood Boulevard Methodist Episcopal Church
Watermans
William Scott
Thirty-ninth Street
South Ride
James L. Root
Death of Erastus C Root Sends Grief Through La Prairie
The Root family of La Prairie Center mourns the drowning death of Erastus C Root born October 22 1870. He united with the ME church and YMCA in Galesburg, worked in Chicago, and his funeral at Blue Ridge cemetery followed a sorrowful Fourth of July procession. The community gathered in prayer and tribute as mourners remembered his cheerful Christian character and deep ties to church and friends.
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James L. Root
la Prairie Center
Erastus C Root
Galesburg
Y M CA
Chicago
Flat Street
Corrow
la Prairie
Sparland
Blue Ridge
May Calder
Stella
X. C. Wilmot
God Recalled His Own In Comforting Verse
A poem fragment reflects on death and divine will with sobering faith. The speaker acknowledges God’s plan, bids sorrow to cease, and urges hearts to say that God’s will be done, mentioning a friend of the family.
Citizens urged quick choice on school house site
The district is asked to decide location for a new school building. The Board of Education will follow the law and voters should determine the site now to ensure funds are well spent. D Campbell, Clerk of the School Board, emphasizes taxpayers’ power and timely action.
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Board of Education
D. Campbell
Nebraska papers attack false anti prohibition stance
The Republican correspondence defends Prohibitionist campaign papers, cites Nebraska local papers selling ad space to the Liquor League of Louisville, and accuses them of bias. A reader from Clear Creek signs the letter noting disparity between local press coverage and reform needs.
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Nebraska
Republican
Voice
N. Y
Liquor League of
Louisville
I. K. Sserrq
Clear Crevk
Health Pamphlet Claims Cure Without Medicine
A pamphlet touts Dr Hall's Treatment as a non medicinal remedy costing $4 with testimonials. A 61 year old man reports improved vitality after three weeks and notes a Michigan contact who helped a brother with asthma. The text warns care with frequency and habitual use and provides George Burt in Weary, Illinois as contact.
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Hall
Michigan
George Burt
Tow He Became Famoua and St Patrick's Pills Endorsement
Mr J Reynolds of Mayfield Kentucky endorses St Patrick's Pills as superior to any used before. He says they are gentle on the action, leave the system in good condition, and suitable as a cathartic or tonic. Sold by J W Nice.
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J. Reynolds
Mayfield
Kys
J. W. Nicce
Henry Republican Nearing Thirty-Ninth Volume Anniversary
Mrs Tesmer congratulates the Henry Republican on the eve of its silver wedding as it enters its thirty-ninth volume. The paper has completed 25 years of continuous management this September and reports record circulation. H. Dean and his wife visit, with Dean a Chicago printer and publisher.
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Tesmer
Lacon Home Journal
Henry Republican
Ita
The
Republican
Venona
Henry Republighél
H. Dean
Paint and Yarcish Journal
Douglas Chance
Chance
Mr Dean
E. van Buren Street
Chicago
River News notes and river excursion plans on Illinois waterway
River news reports low water improving fishing with bass catches and a warm two week period at the bridge. Canoe and steamer activity continues as the Rescue and Rex adjust fares and routes to LaSalle and Peoria while census enumerators join Henry excursions and Mazileon sails to Pekin for Spring Lake trips.
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River News
Greene
Henry
Grinwold , & Co
Chicago
Peoria
Rex
LaSalle
City of
Berge
Peerless
Joliet
Funtary
Hennepin
Howard
Heory
Mazileon
Pekin
Electric Bitters Prove Life Saving, Local Officials Testify
A Sound Legal Opinion from E Burnbride Munday states Electric Bitters aided many with malaria fever and jaundice. Brother of the attorney was cured by timely use, and D I Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Ky. believes he would have died without the remedy. It is offered at 60c and 2 at Powell's drug store for malaria and kidney liver stomach disorders.
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E. Burnbride Munday Esq
Clay County
Tex
D. I. Wilcoxson
Horse Cave
Powell's
Births announced for Lincoln and Sleator sons in city
In the city on July 6 a son was born to L. M. Lincoln of the Boston Clothing Store and to Geo Sleator in Henry.
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L. M. Lincoln
Boston
Henry
GEO Sleator
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Mesara Harney
Doty
Colored Jubilee Singers
Walnut Grove
M. BE
Marshall County Association
Famoua
Gioago
Louis
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BE. Byrne & Ondvators
Carrie Ruse
Veer
Schaffer
Forest
Homer Mover
Elmer Siiswworth Foley
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