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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1892
Page
2
The Republican begins a new volume this week and updates its news columns with a new dress. The paper hopes for broad appreciation and notes growing readers and friends, aiming to merit continued support by advancing in local journalism.
A stormy convention endorses Benjamin Harrison for renomination with Whitelaw Reid as vice presidential candidate. The piece lauds Harrison as a capable, virtuous leader and Reid as a strong, representative Republican chosen in New York to bolster the ticket for the coming campaign.
Marshall County delegation returns from Tazewell with a satisfactory outcome naming Leonard C. McMurtrie for State Senator from Lacon and Oscar Painter of Metamora for Representative. Both are praised as capable, principled candidates likely to mobilize Republican strength in the district.
The 20th Republican senatorial convention met in Washington Tazewell County. After protracted balloting hours, Oscar Painter of Woodford County won the nomination on the 231st ballot amid applause. George M. Bane and L. C. McMurtrie were key contenders, with McMurtrie initially resisting but later considered a strong candidate. Delegates from Marshall, Woodford, and Tazewell counties debated seating and voting rights, with Painter securing united support from Woodford and Marshall. The convention adopted resolutions endorsing national and state Republican platforms before adjournment.
Readers report numerous cures after trying Hood's Sarsaparilla when other medicines failed. The letters claim remarkable improvements and attribute them to the medicine's unique action.
Marshall county Republicans met at the court house in Lacon to choose delegates for the senatorial convention in Washington Tazewell. L. C. McMurtrie was named the nominee after an informal ballot, with James Smith and J A Titus chosen for permanent roles, and a slate of delegates and alternates listed.
The Graphic of Chicago for June 18 previews the Minneapolis convention with wood engravings of President Harrison and Whitelaw Reid. It also includes a double preview of the Convention Hall and portraits of McKinley and Fassett among its prominent features.
A large walnut tree beside Samuel Powell's house was struck by lightning causing a chimney and wall damage. Mrs Powell saw a fire ball from the kitchen window and neighbors felt the shock. Judge Altgeld visited Henry briefly during a state canvassing tour. An advertisement to buy English Spavin Liniment for horses appears in the local notice.
The notice promotes travel by the Wisconsin Central Lines from Chicago and Milwaukee via Northern Pacific Kk H to Yellowstone and Northwest resorts. It highlights Pullman sleepered trains dining cars and no car changes. Pamphlets with information are offered by C. G Lommon and Jas C. Pond. Lane's Family Medicine is also advertised for daily bowel movements.
Born in this city on June 18 a daughter to L. J. Mutton of LeGrand Oregon and granddaughter to John Brapp In this city on June 19 a daughter to Theo Dore Meyers of Kenosha Wisconsin and granddaughter to David Wills.
Fragmentary note quotes J M M praising Bro T and his preaching of Christ’s unsearchable wishes. The sighting mentions ongoing sermons and a personal endorsement amid garbled text and unreadable context.
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