Republican convention call and late summer elections
The Ninth Illinois Congressional District Republicans plan a convention at Pontiac on June 23 1890 to nominate a candidate for Congress and set district representation. Officers and local candidates are discussed as preparations build for the party campaigns and upcoming state and local elections across several states.
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Republican Cong Canional
Ninth
Ilinois
Pontiac
Congress
Livingston
Iroquois
Woodford
Kankakee
Marshall
Congressional Central Committee
J. Cmcmurthiz
B. E. Robinson
Democrats Nominate Col H W Snow For Congress in 9th District
The 9th district Democratic convention at Fairbury nominated Col H W Snow of Sheldon by acclamation to oppose Republican L F Payson, who will be renominated at Pontiac. Snow previously opposed Payson two years ago, while Knox and Marshall county Republican conventions endorsed incumbents Peat and Payson respectively.
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Fairbury
H.W. Snow
Sheldon
Congress
L. FE. Payson
Pontiac
Snow
Payson
Pageon
Knox County
Peat
Marshall County
L. E. Payson
Illinois
National Council
Houe
Post
Party of Progress
Not Robbed by the Tarif The cry against tariffs and farm prices
A newspaper passage recounts farmer frustration with tariffs, arguing cost drops in goods since 1860 outpace protection and citing Mr T J Clark at a Brown County Republican meeting. He claims everyday items from blankets to wagons are cheaper now than in the pre tariff era and links this to political arguments. The note ends with a travel detail about a Rescue show trip to Garnum's.
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T. J. Clark
Mt Sterling
Brown County
Clark
Brotaasiou
Damocratia Frianda Clafin
Bain
Republican County Convention at Lacon outlines delegates and speeches
The Republican county convention met at the Lacon courthouse on Saturday June 14 at 1 pm. Temporary officers were chosen and committees formed for credentials permanent organization and delegate selection. Members from multiple townships attended and speeches praised party leaders and the Palmer senatorial movement while urging unity and firm support for Republican candidates.
Payson renomination urged by convention endorsing his reelection
The convention approves L. E. Payson for another term in Congress praising his public lands stance Silver Bill energy and zeal. It urges unanimous renomination and pledges to aid his re election amid applause. The session ends with a note of hope and city drugstore ad for a vegetable remedy priced 1. Powell's Drug Store.
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Congress
Dion
L. E. Payson
Powell’s Drug Store
Retirement salute for Miss Boice and editor Mary L Boice
Henry correspondent lauds Miss Mary L Boice as she retires from Henry public school and edits Wolman's World in the Republican era. Messages of praise from Dr John A McAfee Park College president and readers note her bright vigorous service and wish her well in California.
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Boice
Henry
Lacon Home Journal
Bolco
John A. McAfee
Park College
Parkville
Palo
George 8. Park
Ely Cream Balm Promises Safe Relief From Catarrh
Advert says Ely Cream Balm safely clears nasal passages and heals inflamed membranes with a 50 cent price. Claims it cures obstinate catarrh and avoids unpleasant liquids and snuff. Also notes Varna club organizing 1890 season with manager Moral O Banion and listed players at E B Greens pasture with small admission.
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Ely
Varna
Moral O'Banion
D. C. Wright
John Austin
Edwards. Norton
O. M. Lane
Geo Myers
Moral O' Banion
D.C Wright
T F. McCoy
Will Morrel
Amil Grill
Paul Grill
Chas Stateler
E. B. Green
California Nurseryman Offers World Wide Plant Stock
L. 8. Cumming of Riverside California operates a general commission business and wholesales nursery stock including rare and ornamental species. He previously lived in Putnam County and is willing to advise on California matters and send a rock to any part of the globe.
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Cumming
Riverside
Cal
M General Commission
Cummins
oHl Heole
Putnam
County
California
Trim Your Trees in Henry City Streets
A citizen calls on city authorities to trim trees lining Henry streets and alleys that have spread wide and obstruct the highways, urging action by the city fathers of Henry.
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Pendence
The
Republican
Henry
Ji Low Ho Became Famous and Local Health Claims
A Mayfield Kentucky resident J Reynolds touts St Patrick’s Pills as superior and reliable for cathartic liver disorders. Lightning damaged Henry cemetery gate posts last Friday with wires and splintered lower posts, while the July installment of Peterson’s new pamphlet promises an unusually good number.
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Ji Low Ho
J. Reynolds
Mayfield
St Patrick's
J W. Niece
Henry Cemetery
Steamboat Excursions Boost River Travel to Peru and Peoria
The column notes several riverboat trips from Henry to Peru and Peoria on steamer outings. The Mazileen and Josephine offer excursions with full passenger lists and pleasant service, while the Rescue operates Saturday night trips Peoria to Henry and back. Fare for some trips is 25 cents round trip. The season trends toward growing passenger travel despite occasional showers and misstatements about river rates.
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Miver
Heath
Copperas Creek
Juniate
C. B. Smith
Hennepin
Juniatas
Mason
Spring Valley
Mir ‘Schermer Horn
Mazileen
Undercliffe
Henry
Josephine
Peoria
Peru
Peorla
Henryi
Paskell House
Republican Caucus Chooses Delegates for County Convention
A Republican caucus at Squire Disasway’s office organized with D Campbell Sr as chair and Geo Burt scribe A committee appointed delegates to the county convention. Delegates include C Brown John Wherry Jr D McDonough J F Coan M A Adams Elmer Hunter Elmer Hoyt F B Potter C R Jonca W G Snyder J A Williams D Campbell Jr Jesse Harrison. Alternate selection possible. town central committee remains for another year with M A Adams filling the vacancy from Mr Campbell’s resignation.
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Squire Disasway
D. Campbell Sr
Geo Burt Scribe
D McDonough
J F Coan
J F Gates
E H Hutchins
Eli Albertson
C. Brown
John Wherry Jr
J F. Coan
M A. Adams
Elmer Hunter
Elmer Hoyt
Potter
C. R. Jonca
W G Snyder
J A. Williams
D Campbell Jr
Jesse Harrison
D Campbell Sr
L. V Smith
W.G Snyder
C A. Camp
E. H. Hutechina
Campbell
M A Adams
Elixir of youth and heart cure hype in old time ad
Dr Brown Sequard's elixir of youth is touted but Dr Miles' New Heart Cure is claimed to offer new life for serious heart disease. A Knightstown Indiana seller cites positive reports from customers including a Masonic officer. Also notes a new Inter-Mountain Mining Review from Salt Lake City, edited by Frank Burk and published by E. B. Aspinall, weekly for mining interests.
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Brown Sequard
Franklin Mile
John Weaver
Knightstown
Ind
Miles
Masonic
Dr P *S
Inter-Mountain Mining Review
Salt Lake City
Frank Burk
E. B. Aspivall
Aspinall
Salt City
Forced to Leave Home After Free Medicine Call
Over 60 people displaced as households crowded to contact druggists for a free sample of Lane's Fame Medicine. The ad promises relief for liver and kidney issues, constipation, headaches, and complexion with a large 60 cent package. Mentions Miss Mate Hunt andBradshaw cyclone coverage from York Nebraska Republican, noting a $100,000 loss and election disaster.
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Lane
Ladica
Mate Hunt
York
Neb
Bradshaw
Miss Hunt
Transfers in Real Estate and Notices from Democrat
A garbled list shows transfers of lots and parcels among residents including Faymonds Brevoort Bolt Chane Hancock McGowan Hadlee Hodge Twist Parker Swift Thomas Drake Ryan Hattan Brontine Griffin McCarty Robinson Olson and others. The page also includes a brief ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla and croquet sets at a local store with prices.
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Faymonds
Jas Bolt
Douglas Chane
Holmes
Heacock’sa
Henry
Hancock
Andrew McGowan
Fleming
Lacon
Mary Hadlee Ant Corge T Hadlee
Louis J Hodge
Twist
John W Parker
John H Swift
Thomas
Delila Thomas
Lacon Jesse Drake
Ametta Drake
John R Ryan Jr
Hattan
Jacob Hattan
Duster Request Sparks Debate Over Dust Control
A shopper demands a specific model labeled 54 Duster, rejecting a flour sieve as unsuitable. The exchange highlights preferences for dust control and product specificity amid casual street chatter.
Died in this city on June 17
Notice of death for ALARA PEEENS eldest daughter of Horlan Inge of Baratoga township. Cause described as nervous deterioration. Limited readable details from damaged OCR.
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Peeens
Horlan Inge
Baratoga
John M
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