Republican Congressional Convention Called for July 7 1804
County Republican leaders issue call for delegates from Fulton, Marshall, Mason, Peoria, Putnam, and Tazewell counties to meet at Rouge’s Hall in Peoria to nominate a candidate for the Fifty fourth Congress and conduct further business. Delegate quotas set at one for each 200 votes for Harrison in 1802 and one per fraction of 100 votes. counties listed with delegate counts. Also notes town endorsements for sheriff candidates J Frank Coan and O W Buckley, urging party unity and candid, energetic campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Aco
Nepublicans
Court House
Lacon
Springford
Dugindss
Alky
Itia
UratrTotel
Steuben
Whiteford
Baratoyn Henry Hopowe
Pultoo
Muratall
Mazon
Eoria
Putwarm
Benjaminarrison
Doleg
Svory
J. Frank Coan
Haury
Contention Over Democratic Nomination in Peoria District
The Peoria Journal reports strong indications of an independent candidate in the race regardless of who wins the Democratic nomination. It criticizes the May 15 county convention as manipulated and laments the influence of the Democratic Congressional committee and revenue offices, warning longtime party workers that the district resists carpetbagger dictatorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria Journal
Democratic Congressional Committee
Mountjoy Aims for Marshall County Superintendent Post
Mr John G. Mountjoy, current principal of Lacon schools, seeks the Republican nomination for Marshall County Superintendent of Schools. A native educator with 12 years teaching including Woodland College, he pledges effort for county uplift and school advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Mountjoy
Marshall County
Lacon
Hoe
Atlanta High School
The
Normal University
Woodland College of Independence
Mountjoy
Henry
Money power and Coxey’s march echo in 1894
N.S. argues the money power corrupts Congress and labor unrest grows amid millionaires. He cites Gould and Fisk Black Friday, Coxey’s Army, and Coxey’s principles for public works as remedies to unemployment and national revenue, urging sustained mass sympathy. Binghamton, June 7, 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danial Webster
Webbster
Houses of
Congress
New York
Gould & Fisk
New York City
Boutwell
Gould & Fish
Coxey
John Brown
Sahara
Ooxey
N.S. Binghamton
School board to hire teachers for Miss McCune’s room
The Board of Education met Monday and Tuesday evenings. Ella Worley was chosen to teach Miss McCune's room. An assistant for the high school and a grammar teacher remain to be secured. The board weighs gender for Mrs Steagall’s replacement and wonders if next year a male teacher will be required under similar conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Ella Worley
Miss McCune
Steagall
Tiskilwa Plans Roaring 4th Celebration With Prizes
Tiskilwe hosts a big old fashioned Fourth of July with General and Mrs I. H. Hiliott of Princeton as orators. Prizes totaling 100 dollars for athletic events, a grand parade, no baseball prizes, and ample shade water and lodging for crowds. All invited to join the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiskilwe
I. H. Hiliott
Princeton
Public school grads pursue teaching careers urged
The article applauds thousands of graduates from public high schools who aim to join the teaching profession. It urges boards of education and directors to support this broad desire whenever possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Education and Directors
Woman's Club Hosts Lacon and Henry Clubs in June Meeting
The Woman's Literary Club of Lacon and the Woman's Club of Henry joined Mrs Evelyn Jones for a June 7 gathering. The afternoon featured roll calls, speeches, music, and readings, with about 35 guests and a reception planned at Mrs Barnes's home in Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Evelyn Jones
Woman’s Literary Club
Lacon
Woman’s Club
Henry
Henry Club
M. J. Hildebrant
Lacon Club
Blanche Grieves
Laura Kline
Barnes
are-a-Anne
Emma McDonough
Hildebrant
Fyffe
Mra Lincoln
Lee
Mery McDonough
Wara
Spencer
Carrie Wright
Ellsworth
Broaddus
Mae Thomas
Rena Duchesne
Joan Ingelow
Lincolnshire
Lucy Spencer
Ramona
Alissandro
Bessie Townsend
Yastiss
J. Foal
Juedeyumie Cy
Mosdamees
Caroline Bartlett
E L Buchanan
Hattie Barnes
St .Iaff Bullman
Rue Ford
Josephine Engworth
Fitza Feazel
Lucy B Foster
Blanche Grieves, W EF '?Koman, 7C Gaze, Phebe Hancock, EB Natohina, HL Taylor
Wenona
JH Johnston
BE Halsey
Jorato Mohlar
Anna ‘Thompson
W L Wescott
Mra Tindale
Mra Fisk
Covington
Ox Gov
Moilie Broaddus Norton
Varna
Dr Everett
Sparland
AJ Athay
Lawrence Broaddus
Miasea— Kanto Burke
Nellie Bosa
Julia Barney
Mary Barnes
MacThomas
Lille Martin
Lark Mutr
Rona Duchesne
Kate Piper
Birthday Celebration for Oliver H Tyler at 77
A large gathering at Oliver Howard Tyler’s home celebrated his 77th birthday with songs, a new easy chair presented by Becker, and a dainty supper. Tyler, a long-time resident born in 1817, has lived in Indiana Illinois and Kentucky before settling in Putnam County. His marriages produced a family, and the event honored his life and partnership with Rachel Forsythe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Howard Tyler
Oliver
Becker
Tyler
Mr Tyler
Erie County
Crawsford County
Indiana
Louisville
Carenda Dunbar
Illinois
Oxbow
Magnolia Township
Putram County
Henry
Rachel Forsythe
Dr Falkner
Jand
Messieurs and Mesdames
JP Hall
McDonough
Gio Sporting
Ingend
Wm Worley
Howard Young
McAfee
Alex Brown
M Halsey
W Fosdiek
AD Hilmorand
F § Becker
Gev Burt
Walter Scurt
George Helper
Mademoiselles
Rachel Worley
Lucy Dennis
Ella Wor.ey
Valli Wortey
Mabel Dennis
Maggie Honderson
Hansh Taber
Marl L Davis
Sennatta Volpur
Elles Heiper
John Kline on Furniture and Carpets
A local business owner announces continued Furniture and Carpet operations with over 30 years of experience. He reports doubling sales in a slow market and filling a fresh stock of the latest novelties at surprising prices.
Splendid Literary Drawing Offered to Pay Debts
Father Martin F Kelly's sister will dispose of his fine library and personal effects to liquidate debts from his illness and death. Tickets for the library drawing available at The Republican Office or from Rev B H Corley. Also notes the 30th Annual Marshall County Sabbath School Association to meet in Whitefield Township June 26 27 with program details and invitations to delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Mary Clark
Grace Griswold
George Field
Miles
Miss Kelloge
Martin F Kelly
Father Kelly
I Paso
B. H. Corley
St Joseph's Catholic Church
Marshall County Sabbath School Association
M. E
Whitefield Township
W. C. Pearce
Lacon
Herceby
Henry
Marshall County
Titools
L. V. Smth
Tyuws
Neary
Advertised Letters and Race Notices for July 4th
Letters remaining uncalled for June 9 1894 will be sent to the Dead Letter Office June 23 E J Biggs Mary Dubois Mrs Min a ie Ellrick Lizzie B Frazer J H Gog gins RC McWilliams P M Bicycle and Foot Races Notices for participants in July 4th races should inform the committee J F Coan chairman Michael Wiegand has finished a barn described as the largest in the diggings and will begin another at Leland Broaddus 26 by 44 feet 20 feet high for a fine structure
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Biggs
Mary Dubois
Min[aie Ellrick
Lizzie B. Frazer
J. H. Goggins
J. F.coan
Michael Wiegand
Anton Reavy
Diggins
Leland Broaddus
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Vu Deeeniy Repudligan
Marshal County
Curlisca Kre
H. J. Depde
Gxo
W. Hurosiins
la- Voros
Gates
Fulton County
Maursbail
Meson County
Erorls Ronnly
Tazewell County
USA
Veurbesene Cesses
Cane A
Doce
J. . Taynon
Sco'y
Bsscuscenena
GC. W. Buckley
Spain
Sherif
Republican County Convention
Frank
O. W. Buakley
Buckley
Roberts
Evans
Mennington
Richland Belle Letd
Total
B&. McDonough
Department of Home
Julia Humble
Chicago
Hattie Spencer
Masengi
Cavalleria Rusticana
M. Kline
Ruggles
5. Jones
B. McDonough
Burt
L. Kline
Della Spencer
MPLEF
Dr King
H. Bucklen & Co
John Kline
Modern Woodmen of America
Central Park
Henry Camp
No. 403
Forrest
R. L. Vivian
Melvin
Wyoming Silver Cornet Band & Ransom’s Martial Band
Woodvien
Gue
Sual Bil's
J.f.coan
G. W. Brooks
Dr.j.e
John Tone
Arango Te
Squire Morgan
E. H. Horcurns
RC. McWillliams, P. M
Anna McClusky
Hutchins
Miss McClusky
Mo Clusky
Poorla
George Welle
Would Bros
James Quinn
Putnam County
Walnut Grove
Putnam, Ill
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