Nominations Move Amid Health Crisis and National Conjecture
The article notes Hon. James G Blaine suffering a sunstroke and hospitalized while political developments unfold. At Geneseo's convention Thomas J Henderson is nominated for re election, Henry A Ainsworth named for the board of equalization. Contenders for national tickets include Blaine for president Hayes or Booth for vice president. The Watseka Republican comments on Dr Blades finance stance favoring gradual currency resumption.
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Geneseo
Thomas J. Henderson
Henderson
Congress
Henry A. ‘Ainsworth
Board of Equalization
James G.blaine
Hayes
Ohio
Booth
California
Blades
Watseka Republican
Whiting Bill Aims to Improve the Minos River Channel
The El Paso Journal notes Dick Whiting’s Mississippi river plan using timber piles to form a sandbar embankment to confine water to a narrow channel. It argues locks are costly and slow, while Whiting’s method could save state and federal funds and avoid navigation taxes if adopted.
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Dick Whiting
Tiinois
Fonty
Tng
Eades
Snots River
Whiting
el Paso Journal
Democratic County Convention at Lacon Names Delegates
The Marshall county Democratic Convention met in Lacon on Tuesday electing James Wescott as chairman and "Beomug" Armetrong as secretary. Delegates from various towns were chosen, with a nominating committee naming candidates for congressional and senatorial posts and credentials reports assigned to town representatives.
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Marshall County
Lacon
James Wescott
Beomug” Armetrong
Seore
J. B.ong
J. G. Townsend
E. B. Neviello
Hetry
Roberts
Javen
Delégaton
Cohyeni
Wag
EK. Lombard
Amasa Garrett
Caleb’ Losou
John Myers
James Weacott
Milton Webber
Mlg
Cotney
Thos. Judd
Renae Burt
Dunlay
James Garrett
Martin Hoover
Wright
Roberta
Tames Weacott
Las Con
Andrew Wilcock
Hopewell
William Hoff
J. C. Townsand
Henry
W. A. Gallup
Beeubon
Hill
Whitpfield
Mogen Wrattley Ot
Eivans
Gov. Rumsay
Richland
Myers
E. B. Neville
A.H. Gaston
Gabon Corres- Democratic County
Gonvention
Ginc House
PRM
Ee Tetyne
Whitefeld and
LaPrairie
W. E. Cook de Mahon
G. Fasbender
Juda
Jones
Clifford
Bull
A. G. Doak
Denoda
Ly Central
Moon
Dell Plain
T. J. Champaon
Banuington
Baratoga
Muton Webber
G. Allen
John Bendent
Sgues
Railroad Ticket Rates To Eastern Cities
The Chicago Rock Inland Pacific railroad offers tickets to New York Philadelphia and eastern points at the same rates as other lines. Current peoria to Buffalo and Niagara Falls 18 dollars to Baltimore 16 dollars Philadelphia 18 New York 18 or 20 depending on route Pittsburg 10 dollars. The Presbyterian church ladies hosted a strawberry and ice cream festival Friday night with good attendance and an entertaining program by Maxwell and others.
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Chicago, Rock Inland & Pacific Railroad
New York
Philadelphia
Cinea
Peoria
Buffalo
Ningaroa
Baltimore
Philadephia
Bog
Pittsburg
Ladies of the Presbyterian, Church
Fort to Seek Re election in District 11 1876
Republican leaders in Pontiac urge Col. G L Fort to run again for congress after petitions from local Republicans. Fort replies gratitude but declines to enter the canvass, stating he will campaign if nominated and will strive to serve the district. June 7 1876.
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Pontied Sentinel
Gol. Fort
Pontiac
Chicago
Hiec
Cols Fort
Fort
Deer
Congress
David McIntosh
Lacey
D. Johnson
W.B. Fyffe
John Virgin
T. Fosdick
M.dolde
HK Gat
L. E. Payson
RM John
Col. Fort
G. L. Fort
Railroad freight rates impact river trade and grain shipment
The passage notes grain shipped eastward from the station by rail as part of a booming season. It mentions low railroad rates hurting river freighters and highlights a supply of large strawberries from Col. Cheney and a gift to Col. Deane of the Peoria House, with the rain deemed acceptable.
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Bostiand
D. Wann
Col. Cheney
Col. Deane
Peoria
Green's August Flower Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement claims Green's August Flower cures dyspepsia and liver issues with two doses providing instant relief. It lists symptoms like heartburn, sick headache, and coated tongue and urges readers to try a sample from Drs. Powell for 10 cents, regular size 75 cents.
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United States
Drs. Powell
Births Recorded in Whitefield and Nearby
In Whitefield on May 10 a daughter was born to William Blyth. In Korero on June 11 a son was born to Ramuel Tanachwine. In June 7 a son was born to Harry Soper.
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Tn Whitefield
William Blyth
Korero
Ramuel Tanachwine
Harry Soper
Swan Zeig Marries Miss Harpaugh in Peoria
Henry M. Swan Zey wed Miss Mary E. Jorres at the residence of I. P. Bush in Peoria June 7. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. G. Weston. The couple hails from Tiskilwa and share ties to the Harpst family.
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Alty
I. P. Bush
Mece B. Edmiston
Henry M. Swanzey
Misa Mary E
Jorares
Tiskilwa
Bureac Coun Ye Wat
Peoria
G. We Ier W. Weston
John Il, Brown
Miss Hlizal
G. P. Harpst
Obituaries Bring Births and Deaths in Local Notices
Francis Lendon of Bureau County dies at 57 an old Boyd’s Cove settler. Mary E. Brotherhood, eldest daughter of J B and Sarah Brotherhood of Magnolia, dies at Lacon on June 1.
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Milo
Bureau County
Francis Lendon
Boyd's Cove
Lacon
Mary E
J. B
Sarah Brotherhood
Magnolia
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James G. “Blais
Jain
Minos
George Ruth
Masonic Fraternity
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Epariani
George W. Martin
Grand Lodge
Ataté of
Ilnois
St. John’s Day
Courthouse Square
Teels
Henry Township
Snyder & Jones
J.C. Townsend
Burteodrepaly
Reeder
Whitefield
Deacon Hill
Sumany
Pergon
Lanier
William D. Lytle
Champaign County
Cyrus E. Alvord
Wenona
Cage
Wenonas
TaHey
Cers
Harvey Norris
Castleton
Yverity
J. H. Morvan, Esq
Ottawa
Phere Confectionéries
Ake
Meat Market
WM. Schneider
East Park
Salt Park
WN. Schneider
George Schafer
Reibling & Duncan
KEN. McNeal’s Carriage & Bugey Warerooms
Brick Grocery Store
A. C. Weis
Algo
A. C, Weis
Cotner Edwards & Third Streeta
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Edwarde Street
Veal
Henry Market
Taosspay
Bay
Wasse
Labd
Butte
Perth
Edward Burson
Ill
Sparland
Junelind Lizzie Kenyon
R. L. Stephens
Sata
Rk. H. Hills
Nieto
Prairie
Lands
County
Seeaiseboter
Lington
Iowa
Towa
Nebraska
Farge
AL Eno
BON Agente
Princeols
Bineher
Faryner
Atock
Morgan
Whitefield Township
Marshall Gunty
Henrry
Henry Kirk
Walter Scott
Washi Atreet
Edward Wood
W. Overett
Druggists
Booksellers
Kalb & Ellsworth Henry
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