Henry Republican Convention Names State Ticket
The Illinois Republican State Convention at Springfield endorsed the platform on banking, rail transportation, and direct presidential voting while nominating Thomas Ridgeway of Gallatin for state treasurer and William B Powell for state superintendent. Senator Logan praised the platform as the convention cheered, with farmers and district delegates discussing renomination prospects and potential congressional candidates.
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Springfield
Thomas
Ridgeway of
Gallatin
William B Powell
Bateman
Mississippi River
Logan
G. L. Fort
A. M. Cavan
Woodford County
James Burge
Feirbury
Hillsboro
Charley
Independent Reform Party
Lacon
M. Etter
Independent
Fret
Prblic Acho
Marshall County
Galyn
Bloomington
Il Nols
Xtrer
Iaat
Han
Eee Tnvniaya
Maronpin
Couch House
Carlinville
Papar
Mr. Gore
Macoupin County
Death of Stephen M. Clark Shocks Local Community
The community woke to news of Stephen M. Clark of this city dying suddenly while on a farm visit. He rode out with George Green and was seen walking rapidly in the heat, later collapsing near his meadow after a troubled march. James Oaks and Hugh Moffitt found the body. Justice J P Swift organized the inquest with Mr Clementa, the son in law, acting as coroner.
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Stephen M. Clark
Bureau County
Clements
George Green
Whitefield Corners
James Oaks
Sid
Nugh Mofitt
Justice J. P. Swift
Stephen—N—Clark
Moffitt
Sere Laken
Clementa
Air. Swift
Local settler Dr McLaughlin's death linked to brain congestion
Dr J B McLaughlin examined the body and opined death resulted from brain congestion due to excessive exertion. He was found with a linen coat and a heavier coat and umbrella. Mr Clark, a respected old settler with a Vuientland farm and city residence, leaves six daughters and a wife. He was Henry township JP last spring. Funeral at the farmhouse and interment in Hunter graveyard.
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J. B. McLaughlin
Hoison
Clark i
Vuientland
Princeton
Henry Township
Graduating Governor Cut Off touted by J J Alvord mill inventor
The paper notes J J Alvord an employee at the local mill as inventor of the Graduating Governor Cut Off a device claimed to save 25 to 50 percent of fuel while maintaining power. It details steady operation increased boiler efficiency and substantial daily savings with affiliation to Henry paper company. Also mentions Judge Smith of Knox County ruling about special juries for supervisors.
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J. J. Alvord
Alvord
Henry Paper Company
Smith
Knox
County
Premium offer in Western Advertiser boosts subscribers
The Western Advertiser promises a larger weekly with stories, poetry, news and market reports. Premiums include fine watches, gold and silver items, travel sacks, and a 120 volume library. Subscriptions at one dollar per volume with premium details and mailing address.
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New York
Chicago
St Louis
Cincinna
Orca
Shakespeare
Byron
Bern
Morris
Tennyson
Weratern Advertiser
Cincinnati
Ohio
Births Reported on Local Farms and Villages
On the Wikoff farm a daughter was born to Peter Bauman on June 16. At Lawn Ridge a daughter arrived for Ror William Woolley on June 11. In Sandwine a daughter was born to Mrs. William Ball on June 19.
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Tn Whitefeld
Wikoff Farm
Peter Bauman
Lawn Ridge
William Woolley
Sandwine
William Ball
Marriages and a Death in Henry and Nearby Towns
Marriage notices record Joseph F. Henry a Pearst wholesale grocer and Helen M. Thompson a former school principal wed at a brides parent residence by Rev Theodore Clifton. LOUIS BARK wed Margaret Wragle with date and place given as Garfiald June 14. Thomas Souts Well wed Bridget Witalen at Wenona June 11. Walter Höge and Beleka Tollis join in marriage at Wenona Presbyterian Church. Died Stapilen M. Cuark of Wenona aged about 61 from brain congestion. Harriet Young widowed wife of David Young noted in Wenona district.
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Jane
Theodore Clifton
Paxton
Joseph F. Henry
Pearst
Helen M. Thompson
Henry Public Schools
Henry
Abel Hatfield
Ko T. Diccaney
Louis Bark
Margaret Wragle
Garfiald
Thomas Souts
Wheatland
Berean County
Stapilen M. Cuark
Wenons
David Young
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Bakley
Kalb
Kalb & O'Neal
J. W
Lloyd House
O'Neal
City Hotel
Twitchell
Wood’s Reaper & Mower
McSherry
George M. Locke
G. M. Locke
Grocery
Alram Ecklea Old Stand
James G. Miles
Uta
LSO
Williame
Edwards
Alan
Wtalra
R. E. Hills
Cotron and Mace
Galle
W.H. Custer
Edward
Humphrey
Will
Peoria
Betor
Ilenry
Charles Gr Dasithe
Jos. Kapraun
Illinois
Cassmeres
Ady
Alyaya
Humboldt
David H. Anderson
Seilerburne & Campbell
C. Chapman
EL. P. Barker
Cary Eagan
D. B. William
D. Wilson
W. D. Wilmot
Tenry
Sparland
Venona
LaRose -Varna
Washboro
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W. W. Jilz
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Barent
Biving
Ston, Woodford
Stark
Robert L. Stephens
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J. C. Laws’ Lumber Office
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Jasper Brokaw
Burt
Becker
Edwards Street
Third St
George Schafer
Til
Alaska
Tiinois
S.C. Hyndshaw
Henry, Th
Wyndshaw
Drs. Powell
Paskell
Meury
Horzer
James C. Law
Culverwell
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J. Keine
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