Republican County Convention Calls Delegates Across Marshall County
Republicans of Marshall County convene in townships for delegate selection to the county and state conventions. Meeting at the Court House in Lacon on March 26 to appoint five delegates to the Republican State Convention at Springfold on May 4 and five delegates plus five alternates to the Congressional Convention in Fairbury on March 2, 1902, plus a two year County Central Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suizary Til
Canalso
State Board of
National Republican
Minneapolis
Minn
Congressional Central Committee
Robinson
Freup
Marshall County
Court House
Lacon
Springfold
Fairbury
Township Central Committee
Masquerade at New Opera House Celebrates Costume Parade
The New Opera House hosted a lively masquerade as Lent nears, with masked and unmasked revelers in an array of costumes from Irish tramps to princesses. Prizes awarded for handsomest and homeliest costumes, plus best couple, while Dad Stevenson in Union girl disguise drew the largest applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Opera House
Altho
Bob
Emma Wright
Lizzie Smith
Frances Hauser
Maggie Currie
Katie
Ella Reiser
Kate Peterman
Annie Bickerman
Blackville
Mra Howard Young
Mra
Alfred Coleman
F. Coe
Chloe
Will Fosdick
Animal Kingdom
H. Gollier
Peoria
J. R. Pagkell
K. Booth
Jas Hayden
G. H Golher
Mra Chas Camp
Mra T H. Vogelang
Wm Spangler
Gertie Bickerman
Wm Fosdick
Mra. B. Coe
W H Brewer
Henry
Mre Qohas
Mra Chan Frommel
Kit Colligan
Henry Yaeger
Dad’ Stevenson
Waseo
Evanv
Werther
Cornet
Frances Hawser
Kate Reiser
Anna Bickermen
Mra Goward Young
Cora Dent
F B Coe
King Pester
George Washington J L Harrison
Thos H Vogelsang
Alf Baxendale
Philip Steimle
Frank W.brokaw
Fred Schick
John Lindgren
Jas Griffo
Father Hubbard
Chris Heiser
PH McManus
G H Qollfer
Misa Ruddan
Tillie Linae
Anna Powell
Lizzie Cook
Hurdle Swiger
Sophia Wigand
Topsy
Kate Wigand
Ophelia
Minnie Murnane
Mra Fromme
Lawrence Peterman
Emma Colligan
Ella Sutton
Emma Horner
Martha Bell
Ida Maxwell
JMO UTCHINS & CO Hosiery and Furnishings Advertisement
JMO UTCHINS & CO advertises selling the best English and German hosiery with reliable manufacture and low prices for carpets curtains drapery house furnishings clothing and shoes. They offer full value for every dollar and invite customers to bring rival price lists for a six percent discount on listed goods.
Costume buyer visits Puskell House with new selections
A local report notes Mr Lauterer, a Pen Rin costumer, spending the day at the Puskell House with one of the finest costume assortments ever shown in the city. The article hints at high prices and the influx of parties with inferior pionics possibly affecting generosity.
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Btevenoson
RF Burt
Jobo Peterman
Sam O’bannn
Frank Wigood
Pusey
Mr. Lauterer
Penrin
Puskell House
Econ
Saint Patrick's Pills Praised By Mayfield Reader
Mr J Reynolds of Mayfield Kentucky recommends Saint Patrick's Pills for reliable relief. He praises their gentle action and says they keep the system in splendid condition as a cathartic for liver disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Reynolds
Mayfield
St Patrick's Pills
J. W. Niece
Peoria Capt York's new boat ready for Illinois River run
Capt Sol York builds the Peoria in Jeffersonville Indiana to ply between Henry and Peoria. He expects launch and first sailing in early April with plans for special low freight rates from St Louis and intermediate points. The boat features the old Grey Eagle whistle and thorough inspections by Capt York.
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Sol York
Henry
Peoria
Jeffersonville
Ind
Capt York
York
Ilinois
de Peoria
Here
St Louis
Intermediate
Plating Opportunity Promoted in Ladies Correspondence
A reader letter from Mrs A Johnston urges women to start plating silverware and jewelry as a home business. She claims a $1 setup, potential earnings of 6 to 83 daily, and directs readers to Lake Electric Co Englewood for free directions rather than mail inquiries.
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Biedre
The
Republican
Lake Electric Co
Englewood
Mna
A. Johnston
Buckien's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Heals
An advertisement touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold for 25 cents per box at Dr Powell's drug store.
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Buckien
Arnica
Dr Powell's
County Prohibition Alliance Meeting in Henry Saturday
The County Prohibition Alliance calls a meeting in the G R rooms Henry for March 19 to elect delegates to the state convention. A. F. Marsh will speak at 11 8 am and business follows at 1 pm. All prohibitionists or allies are invited. Geo M. Locke is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Prohibiion Alliance
Henry
A. F. Marsh
He Aemberapes
CAUBE
Geo M. Locke
Electric lights urged as essential city improvement
The author urges Henry to build an electric light system to illuminate streets and reduce dangers at night. It argues the project costs money but is worth funding to match neighboring cities and improve life quality with modern lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Nervine Relief Cited In Personal Health Ad
Readers urged to improve duty to self as Mrs Herbechter and Mrs Wheeler report nervous prostration sleeplessness and headaches relieved by one bottle of Dr Stiles' Nervine after trial and everyday remedies failed Trial bottles free offered by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Herbechter
Stevens Point
Wis
Wyoming
Dr Powell
Northwestern extension to Peoria delayed expectations rise
The Lacon Democrat notes that Henry is not fully committed to the Northwestern extension from Spring Valley to Peoria. Construction on the 18 mile road has not begun yet, and when work starts, outcomes will become clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Peoria
Lacon Democrat
Henry
Senator Sherman Denies Resignation Plans
Reports spread that Senator Sherman planned to resign, but he confirmed there was no such intention and stated he has never contemplated stepping down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Palmer Speech Sparks Self Bid for Democratic Nomination
Gen Palmer’s Springfield remarks are seen as a self advertised bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Analysts doubt he will reach the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen Palmer
Springfield
Medium Pitches Pardon to Governor for Her Son in Prison
Mrs Fix, a spiritualist, is pressing Governor Markham of California for a pardon for her son, who appears to be held in the state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fix
Markham
California
Town Supervisors to be elected in six communities this year
Henry Whitefield La Prairie Lacon Hopewell and Belle Plain voters will elect Supervisors for a two year term this year. The contest covers six towns and focuses on local governance and office terms.
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Henry
Whitefield
la Prairie
Lacon
Hopewell
Belle Plain
Republican County Convention Set For Saturday March 26
The Republican county convention is scheduled to be held at Lac on Saturday March 26. Readers are urged to read the call elsewhere and follow its guidance.
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Qur
Lac
Supreme Court Denies New Trial for Haymarket Victims
The United States Supreme Court denies a renewed trial request for Haymarket defendants Fielden and Schwab. The ruling upholds earlier convictions and keeps the case unresolved in the federal courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymarket
Fielden
Schwab
United States Supreme Court
Uncalled Letters At Heary Post Office
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Heary post office dated February 27 1892 includes Mrs James H Davin E J Keith Thomas McFarland Mrs Andrew Miller. Will be sent to D L O March 12 1892. P M Brown.
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Heary
James H Davin
J Keith
Thomas McFarland
Andrew Miller
C Brown
Cut Rate Tickets Ad Teems With Global Travel Offer
An advertisement announces cheap travel tickets to all points of the globe. It urges travelers to visit Webb 8 Ticket Offices at 100 South Adams in Peoria for reliable information before traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
South Adams
Peoria
Nominations for Town Officers Due March 21
Republicans in Lacon announce last day to certify nominations to town clerks is March 21. Caucuses must be held by March 19. State Central Committee reports H J DePoez as chairman and Spencer Ellsworth as secretary. A union caucus will meet March 15 at 2 PM in Saratoga township town hall to select a ticket for the spring town elections. All legal voters invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
Lacon
James Davidson
J W McClanahan
M. G. Cotney
James Harris
Skelton
Hester
A. L Turper
J. K. Weaner
Jerry Trone
Richland
Henry
H J. DePue
W. J. Ramacy
David McDonough
Capt DePue
Dosen
Spencer Ellsworth
Capt DePas
Republican Party
Saratoga Township
Goltra Household Goods Shipped as Lee Moves In
J E. Goltra's household goods will be shipped today. The vacated house will be occupied by R N Lee, the new jeweler at Stever's, who moves here at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J E. Goltra
R N Lee
Stever’s
Reading matter offers and an invitation to subscribe
A fragmented notice suggests a pipe copy sent by friends or the publisher inviting subscription. It promises that the content is ten times its cost, with several departments claimed to be worth more than the subscription price.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised By Ogden Druggist
Ogden Utah druggist Halker extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and reliable for children. Sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles by J W Niece with a strong reassurance to buyers.
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Halker
Ogden
Utah
Nef
Chamberlain
Gale
J. W. Niece
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Henry, Ill
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Golden Rule 99 Cent
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