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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
2
The Republican Party announces Jour Kent as a candidate for renomination for County Clerk, pending the decision of the Republican County Convention. The notice appears in the Thursday June 14 1900 issue.
The Varna Press backs A. B. Conklin for publisher and patronage, urging support for a sustained local paper. J. W. Graff returns from Washington and plans to stay in Peortz until the campaign opens. Prohibitionists in Marshall county set a June 16 convention at Lacon with nine delegates and a state committee address by Alonzo F. Wilson of Chicago. A new county committee may form a county ticket. The paper introduces a Business Directory in ads and pledges to support local firms through its columns.
In the 20th Borritorial district convention, Robert B. Fort was renominated unanimously for Senator as party loyalty strengthens. Members Sigma and Kerrick were renominated for the House, praised for experience and voting records. The article notes campaign vigor, local support, and expectations of victory, with plans for active participation and further details as the campaign progresses.
La Salle's Golden Eagle Clothing House touts its rise as a top clothing center over 15 years. It highlights undercutting rivals by large stock valued at over 100000 dollars, up-to-date goods, and wide sizing to attract steady patrons across LaSalle Bureau Putnam and Marshall counties.
The Henry Republican reports weekly circulation figures from June 15 1899 to June 7 1909. It notes a rise from 1760 copies in 1900 to about 1600 in 1909 with a strong yearly increase and a loyal readership despite many local papers.
Rev Robert L. Compa to speak Sunday morning. Ladies Aid groups meet midweek. Presbyterian and MT 8.8 children plan Children's Day programs. St John's Anglican and local unions host services, sermons, and installations. Mentions of religious events, musicales, and a Perry Hardware paint sale.
A Chicago specialist Franklin Miles offers a $2.50 trial of his new heart treatment. He claims 44 years of study support cures for heart, stomach, and nerve issues with personalized preparations. Letters of cured patients and medical college presidents are promised as testimonials on request.
The eighth annual Marshall County Christian Endeavor Union convention meets at the Presbyterian church tomorrow evening and Saturday. President Miss Louise S. Doede of Venona and Secretary Miss Clara G. Williams of Henry lead a program of song, addresses, reports, discussions, and prayers with speakers from Henry, Wenona, Toluca, Ridge, and Chicago.
County Superintendent Mallary announces the Marshall County Annual Institute for 1900 will run June 25 to 30 at the Lacon High School. Teachers are urged to attend, renew certificates, and file required reports by June 20. Examinations for certificates occur July 2 and 3, with alternatives August 21 and 25 for those at summer schools.
Annual picnic of the Marshall county M societies held at Lacon on July 4 with prizes for best county team and best in county open to all, plus camp prizes, races, and excursions. Speakers engaged. committee organized to ensure a grand day.
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