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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1880
Page
4
A meeting on March 18 in Ottawa discusses enlarging the Illinois river canal project. It aims to improve river navigation and attract a large delegation from the state section to explore deep interest in river commerce.
The Streator Monitor asserts Blaine supporters in Chicago form a Blaine club while a Grant club protests the Blaine nomination. It lauds Greanberry L Fort predicting he could gain 15,000 more votes for governor than rivals, calling him the strongest candidate and trustworthy.
The Inver Ocean Tribune Evening Journal Springfield Journal Wonons Index Harrisburg Chronicle 3iacomb Journal Monmouth Atlas Wayne County Press and Henry Republican all speak words of comfort for General J N Reece for secretary of State. endorsement of high character accompanies his nomination, heard from all acquainted with him.
Chicago meeting shows Col Fort attracting significant statewide support among Republican delegates and notable figures. Observers foresee Fort securing a strong Cook County delegation while others like Blaine Washburne and Grant are weighed as potential presidential nominees.
The spring of 1886 will inaugurate the construction of two brick business blocks. Contracts let. work to commence immediately. One block for J Watercott & Co with a two story design and 400000 bricks. upper floor for a public hall or opera house. The other to convert Joseph Schick’s grocery into brick. Ground cleared, ground plans show extensive modern sales rooms and utilities. Jacob Szostphal of Pooria to furnish materials. Completion expected by early May.
A property expansion proposal describes a rear wall 72 feet deep by 40 wide with a 12 foot ceiling. The main store area will widen to 40 feet and be split into three apartments, plus a 40 by 12 foot rear service space for rent. Front will have plate glass with two entrances and ornamental top, iron roof, cost around 2000 dollars, contractor to supply brick and finish.
From Our Own Correspondent Chicago February notes outline Illinois Republican state central committee plans for the February 25 convention to nominate a state ticket and select national delegates. The piece details petitions, Blaine and Grant factions, and pressure tactics, with county data and rural conditions in Cowley County and a closing personal dispatch from J. A. Rope.
A letter from the Occasional section of The Henry Republican in Winfield Kansas discusses letters of inquiry seeking more about the country. It notes efforts to inform readers through observation conversation and statistics and aims to encourage unity and noble effort across the state.
Letters remaining unclaimed in Henry Indiana Marshall county dated March 8 include Mrs Pat Kennedy and Mrs Kate Kennedy. To obtain call for Advertised Letters giving date of flat. If not delivered will be sent to the dead letter office in fourteen days. P Rueury, Postmaster.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best for cuts bruises ulcers fever sores and rashes. It promises satisfaction or money back with a 25 cents price per box offered by J C Kalb.
In this city March 1, 8, a son to Layton Green. In this cay, March 1, a daughter to John A. Uncan. In Heary township, Feb. 25, 8, a daughter to Wm. Newh Whitefield. Feb. 19, a son to J. A. Blackve Hopewell. March 1, a daughter to Chas. F Maurice. Sane Nog Pa daughter to John Powell, Isto of Whitefeld.
A public auction is set for Tuesday at 10 o'clock in the Greece area east of Henry Street. Items include span of Meder horses, four year old brood mares, a team of four, two lumber wagons, plows, cultivators, a Wood’s Mower, household goods, furniture, and other articles. Terms: sums under five dollars cash. over five dollars with 10 months credit, note with approved security. Auctioneer: John Tomashon.
Auction sale held at a remote Illinois location with items including 8 horses 15 cattle and farm machinery. Public notice also details a Marshall County attachment against Philip A Green with a $154.37 claim and upcoming court terms.
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