Prospect for President and Governor Sparks Local Political Talk
The item lists candidates including President Benjamin Hakehibon and Vice President Whitlaw Held with several state offices. It notes editor B. F. Scott’s disappearance in Chicago and a Nebraskan congressional race with Judge J E Ong. It reports a copper discovery near Colemen and excitement in local communities over the find.
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Benjamin Hakehibon
Whitelaw ‘Held
Stat N. P
C. W. Pavey
Ee Treassier
Y. Hertz
Gerorge W. Prince
Geo
Lergo—George
WIL
Hamluton K
J. H.collyer
Momber
Isie Benator
Leonardo
Momurterie
Oscar Painter
la Vela Col
Maine
Elias ‘I. Coleman
Oscar Painter for Representative to the Legislature
The piece endorses Oscar Painter of Metamora as Republican candidate for the legislature. It notes his long Woodford county residence, teaching and farming background, past sheriff bid, and leadership as village president. It praises his honesty, steadiness, and likely strong fall vote, with plans to meet voters.
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Oscar Painter
Metamora
Woodford County
Sto
Return to Wildcat Banking? A Civil War Era Tale
The piece recalls 1850s wildcat banking, where state bank notes were issued against bonds listed at par. Missouri led in listings while values fluctuated. A 1853-54 commission tried to stabilize values but faced secrecy and rapid shifts, risking a monetary crisis. The author warns voters against abandoning reliable currency for a wildcat system.
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Missouri
Commission
Indiana
Narrow escape as lamp ignites rochester saloon fire
At T J Cooney’s saloon on a Thursday evening a Rochester lamp fell from a ceiling hook, oil sparked flames, and quick action by Wm Driscoll and others smothered the blaze. The lamp was driven outside but oil spread along the floor bar and doorway. Firemen arrived as a crowd gathered. a larger blaze would have endangered surrounding businesses.
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T. J Cooney
Wm Driscoll
Frank Krenz
N.able
Jacobs
Horticultural Society to Hold Midsummer Meet in City
Marshall county Horticultural society will hold its midsummer meet in this city on Thursday Aug 4. A fitting program with papers and discussions will be arranged. The meeting place could not be obtained in time for this publication, but a profitable and interesting session is expected. All interested in horticulture are invited to attend.
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Marshall County Horticultural Society
Telegraph Grange Telegraph P
Royal Grange
Schleef
Minnie Hartley
Grange
Amyriad
Grand Good Order
P. of H
Ladies’ Aid Society
Eddie
City Orders General Cleanup to Prevent Summer Epidemics
The mayor and board of health require a broad cleanup of premises alleys manure piles garbage and rubbish. One arrest and a $3 fine are proposed for noncompliance and more actions will follow for those who ignore the notice. Clean up and save us from summer epidemics.
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Board of Health
Balm Aims to Cure Catarrh, Lawyer Endorses Remedy
J R Barberton of Pawtucket testifies after using eight Cream Balm a remedy for catarrh. He says one bottle made him feel like a new man and makes a voluntary statement to help others learn of the balm.
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J. R. Barberton
Pawtucket
Putnam M. E. Church to be Dedicated in August
The new M. E. church at Putnam will be dedicated on the first Sunday in August with appropriate services. The neat edifice pleases the congregation and Neder McCullough will preach the dedicatory sermon. An unusually interesting occasion is expected and Tallara invited to attend.
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M. E
Putnam
Neder McCullough
Tallara
City Plans Permanent Walks From Kleinhenz Corner
The article notes the start of permanent walks for the city beginning at the Kleinhenz corner to Dell as a tested, satisfactory early stage. If proven successful, more such walks will be built.
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Kleinhenz Corner
Dells
Courtesies Extended During Bradford Visit
Messrs Jones Heath Powell and Burt express thanks to JAM Morris of Bradford for courtesies during a recent visit. River falling, fishing likely soon. notes river conditions and the Nepm tribe heritage with optimism for good fishing from now on.
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Messrs
Jones, Heath
Powell
Burt
Jam
Morris
Bradford
Departures and farewells for Washington and Chicago
John Kline & Co and Mrs May Harper with Miss Vinnie prepare to depart for Sumas Washington joining Grace in Chicago to take the Canada Pacific for a future home. Winnie to preside at the NMEB church organ for a farewell service.
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May Harper
Vinnie
Sumas
Whatcow County
Washington
Henry
Grace
Bonnie
Ephie
Chicago
Winnie
Restorative Nervine Report Cited By Summit Father
Alphonce Hempling of Summit Township Butler Co Penn declares his twelve year old son who suffered from St Vitus dance for twelve years recovered speech after using three bottles of Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. The notice claims thousands testify to cures for nervous diseases dyspepsia and debility. Four doses cured W E Burns of South Bend Ind who had headaches. Trial bottle and book free at Dr Powell's drugstore.
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Alphonce Hempling
Summit Township
Butler Co
Penn
Dr Miles
W. E. Burns
South Bend
Ind
City Street Committees Target Gravel on Local Roads
Gravel work planned on Front Street east of Edward and on Warran Street at Deacon Hill. Hot weather prompts crews to speed repairs and limit traffic during the daytime.
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Front Street
Edward
Warran Street
Deacon Hill
Outing at Swan Lake House Guests and Local News
E W and family E A Burdett and family J W Colton and family John Ar dlow and family arrived over Chicago three weeks ago and enjoy the outing. J L Silsbee and family joined a week ago with good fishing. Sad news of C N Bristol’s father’s illness and death severity reaches Cincinnati. Rev L G Landenberger preached for the new church and plans camp life at Stonelake La Porte Ind. John Stamapp 50 overcent by heat and confined to bed under physician care.
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L. G. Landenberger
Joliet
C‘hurch
God
Canaan
Tabernacles
Hosea
Jesus
Herod
Lord
Swan Lake House
E. W
E. A. Burdett
J. W. Colton
John ‘Ardlow
Chicago
J L. Silsbee
New Church Society
Stonelake
la Porte
Ind
John Stamapp
Little Pearl Hacker Dies After Illness
Four year old Little Pearl Hacker daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Hacker died last Friday after a period of illness from grip and whooping cough followed by fever. The funeral services were conducted by Marsh with Howard Young present at the bedside.
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Littie Pearl
Edward Hacker
Marsh
Ly Journal
Little Pearl
Howard Young
Fanera
Compliment From The Granville Review To The Henry Republican
The Henry Republican receives praise from the Granville Review praising its merit and energy. The note lauds the paper as one of the best in the state and wishes continued success and superior management.
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Granville Review
Henry Republican
Republican
Barin Polytix
Alta steamer carries W A C ladies to Henry Day convention
Steamer Alta ferried members of the W A C to Henry Day for the convention. Ladies were entertained by the host group and local people enjoyed the trip and hospitality.
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Alta
Henry Day
Miles' Nerve and Digestive Remedy Discovery
A new principle regulating liver stomach and bowels throat nerves described as a discovery. Drill Pills claimed to speedily cure biliousness taste torpid liver piles and related maladies. Advertises universal use for men and women with 50 doses and free samples at J. E & F. A Drug Store Henry Ia.
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Chen
Henry Ia
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