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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1894
Page
2
The Senatorial Convention to nominate two candidates for the legislature is called to meet at Welluna on Wednesday July 31. The call appears at the top of this page.
Of 866 delegates to the national convention of republican league clubs 687 declared themselves in favor of McKinley for president Reed was second choice and Harrison third.
A viewpoint argues conservatives fail to anchor in the middle amid upheaval caused by anarchist influx, monopolies, and labor strikes. It urges strict enforcement of law, unity of citizens, and prohibition of anarchistic elements while stressing the nation’s life over partisan quarrels. The piece calls for certified newcomers and protection from destructive forces.
At the July meeting Jonas T. Ball of Bennington was named temporary chairman and later elected permanent chairman after a series of ballots. The vote split 6 to 6 between Democrats and Republicans, with protests and adjournment attempts as Republicans rejected the outcome. Republicans issued protests about an unrecognized organization and warned the county treasurer to withhold payments pending proper action.
A six to six split at a Lacon meeting over permanent chairman for the Marshall County Board of Supervisors led to Jon as T Ball nominated by democrats and A L Turner by republicans. Ball was declared elected after motions and self votes, prompting republican protest and accusations of chicanery.
The chairman ruled them out of order and refused recognition as they withdrew to leave a quorum missing. Reed counted votes while absent members stood in the yard, prompting accusations of political demagoguery and urging voters to rebuke such conduct at the next election.
Elias Wright aged 82 died this morning at 6 am in Magnolia. A Putnam County pioneer and former county treasurer, he moved to Henry County then back to Magnolia. A Republican, anti slavery advocate, and supporter of the Underground Railroad, he lived a devout spiritualist life and leaves no children. funeral Sunday at 3 pm at the Magnolia house.
Report from the Post Herald details two Mar shall county horses in a Wyoming track meet. In the 3 minute trot for 8100 purse, Stanford’s bay Billy beat Indopo and Delmont. In the 2.35 trot, Billy won heat one, Captain second, Malcom third, with Captain injuring when near Malcom. Malcom ultimately won the race after a chaotic sixth heat, Billy second.
George Sparling a well known pioneer of Crow Meadow died after a last illness of about ten days. Born in Ireland in 1819 he traveled to America with his mother and siblings, settled in Putnam County and Henry, Illinois. He built a life as a carpenter farmer and fisher owner of the Jake fishery, married three times and raised a large family. He supported the poor through his Methodist faith and left a legacy of enterprise and community service.
The obituary recalls Charg Sparling as a generous, hospitable resident of Crow Meadow, linked to early Methodist lineage and the Egbury family. He supported the Putnam church and its grounds, served as a trusted neighbor, famed for fish chowder at socials, and left a will with about 1600 acres. Funeral services were held at the Putnam church after brief family rites.
Ellen Cul ly Esportes died Monday at 3 a.m. in her 71st year. Born at Pine Grove Furnace, Cumberland County, she faced orphanhood at 14 and was bound out, later finding shelter with Simeon Becker’s family and then with Mrs Manateer in the west. A devoted nurse and church member, she lived a quiet, faithful life and was laid to rest with a Tuesday service led by Rev David McLeish, eulogizing her virtues.
Will Parker has entered the political arena, addressing numerous county Republican conventions in support of U S senator candidate W E Mason. He spoke at Woodford County's El Paso gathering, urging a Cook County nominee after McVeagh's Democratic nomination. If Mason is chosen he plans a statewide joint debate. if not, he will back the ticket wholeheartedly.
Hon E L Monser spoke at the Woodford county convocation in El Paso urging fair play. He suggested Woodford should concede the candidacy this year to Marshall county, addressing the local political dispute.
Hon Oscar Painter of Woodford County was nominated two years ago into the agency of the Marshall County delegation, reflecting historic involvement in regional governance and public service.
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