Republican Congressional Convention for Fourteenth District
The Republican voters of the Fourteenth district are invited to send delegates to a convention at the Y.M.C.A. Auditorium in Peoria on the vd day of April at 12 noon. The meeting aims to nominate a candidate for the Fifty-fifth Congress, two delegates and two alternates to the Republican national convention, one elector, and one member of the state board of equalization. Delegates are apportioned by votes cast for Benjamin Harrison and other rules from 1862.
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Fourteenth Congressional District
Felton
Marshall
Mason
Peoria
Putting
Tazewsll
Etata Board of Equalization
County Board Meeting Set For March at Courthouse
The Savehall County Board of Supervisors schedules a meeting on March 7 at 1 30 p m at the Courthouse for county business. A city marshal reports 116 tramps housed in December, 461 in January, and 44 in February, with a year total near 1200.
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Board of Supervisors
Savehall County
Toney
Courouse
Phoenix
Arizona
Green
James Griffin
Merritt
Calaboose
O. H
Presbyterian Church
O. H. Andriends
Latha Locke
Fred Williams
Inter Ocean
Chicago
Chicago Weekly Times
Bria
Ita
Henry Republican
Sarsaparilla Promises Health and Savings in Aid Ads
An 19th century ad promotes Tood's Sarsaparilla to prevent disease and claims buying multiple bottles yields large health gains. It also touts Hood's Pills as easy to use for liver issues and nerve strength. A separate line mentions confusion over raising tax money.
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Tood
Hood
Republicans in Henry township caucus elects supervisor candidate
Republicans in Henry township met at Squire Disasway's office on Saturday evening. O. O. White chaired the caucus with J. M. Powers as secretary. After many ballots, J. I. Gregory was chosen as supervisor candidate against his protest. Other nominees were Howard Young town clerk L. V. Smith assessor Theodore Disosway collector J A Williams highways commissioner J A Williams school trustee and several appointive roles. Adjourned with town central committee members named.
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Henry Township
Squire Disasway
Justice
O. O. White
Town Central Committee
J. M. Powers
David McDonough
I. J. Gregory
Rap
Howard Young
L. V. Smith
Theoidore Disosway
J. A. Williams
J. H. Adkinson
E. J. Hutchins
D. W.horrom
John Kline
D. W. Horrom
C. R. Jones
C. A. Camp
C.C. Coulter
Melick
L. Case
M. A. Adams
Jan Brasfield
W. Eagleston
U. C. White
J. D. Stubbles
Geo Burt
O. C. White
H. Hutchins
Lacon MTA Meeting Showcases Diverse Music Talent
The MTA held its second meeting in Lacon with a varied program. Miss Gage sang in soprano, Mrs Ellsworth spoke on educating the masses, and guests from Henry Wenona and Peoria contributed papers and songs. Emil Liebling performed piano pieces, while Mary Thomas and Nellie Spencer showcased vocal and piano work, ending with a noted address by Hon George Baue.
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Lacon
Mra T.L. Jones
Henry Lacon
Wenons
Bslie
Wagner
Europe
Chicago
Spencer
Henry
Miss Spencer
Sleep
Galesbury
Shakespeare
London
Dean
Jennie Hoyt
Boston Conservatory
Flora Thomas Anthony
Peoria
Madam Duff
George Baue
Oko
Lacon Byss Perry
Mra Stire
Nellie Bangs Skelton
Emil Liebling
Cleveland
Musical event in Lacon draws national attention and praise
Mrs Jones of Henry reads resolutions thanking Lacon for hosting a successful Children’s Ball with Mr Liebling’s selections delighting a wide audience. Brown and Hillman of Peoria supplied piano. attendees from Henry and Wenona praised the artist and pledged support for a yearly visit, as letters from distant supporters arrive.
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Liebling
Dr.Jones
Henry
Lacon
Brown and Hillman
Peoria
Wallace
Monier
Hildebrandt
Hoyle
Sleator
Moon
Wenona
Yi —Annat
Burt
Tin Wedding Celebrated by Mr and Mrs Raymond
On March 3 1896 at their suburban home Fred A Raymond and Amanda Camory renewed their vows celebrating ten years of marriage. Relatives and neighbors attended a modest gathering with a fine landscape in the parlor, a large grandchild’s photo, and a social evening ending with a repast and well wishes for many future anniversaries.
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Raymond
Schroeder
Warrensburg
Grandpa Raymond
McLeish
F. A. Raymond
M. Daw Gon
J.camery
H. Camery
Lytle
Mary
Theo Bickermen
George Worleyne
May
Nettie
Daring Ice Rescue On Leman's Lake Ends Narrowly
Last Friday near Halblibea homestead Will Monier and J J Harry searched for ducks on icy water. Monier fell into eight feet of water as his boat overturned. Harry rescued him and recovered gear. A distress call led James Brasfield to save Town Rambos, Hena Got, who also fell in. Brasfield later saved four others from icy water in previous years.
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Leman’s Lake
Halblibea
Will Monier
J. J. Harry
Will Monfer
J.J. Herry
Will
Herry
James Brasfield
J. J. Herry
Brasfield
Monher
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Relief
The remedy claims to cure rheumatism neuralgia erysipelas bruises burns frostbite sore throat and chest pain and to heal lame backs stiff joints and contracted muscles. It asserts long time users have abandoned crutches and regained walking ability and charges 50 cents, sold at Dr Powell's.
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Ballard
Dr Powell’s
Dr Mercer's Lectures on Dante Draw Big Crowds
Rev L P Mercer D D of Chicago lectures at New Jerusalem church Main street on March 16 and 17 presenting a two night study of Dante through Inf erno Purgatorio and Paradiso with readings and illustrative details. The speaker is described as brilliant dramatic and captivating promising deep insight into the poem's spiritual meaning.
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Mercer
Dr Mercer
Forbes Bros Cattle Praised by Reuben Broaddus
Reuben Broaddus writes to The Republicans praising the Forbes Bros cattle near Henry Illinois. He views 14 spring and summer bull calves 630 to 960 pounds, 35 breeding cows mostly bred last year, and 10 heifer calves including five red and strawberry roan offspring. He argues the herd shows large bone strong weight and superior color and suggests others consider their herd for starting cattle operations.
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Forbes Bros
The
Republicans
Henry
Forbes Bros of
Hopewell
I. M. Forbes
Forbes
Illinois
Forbes Brod
Reuben Broaddus
An Evening with Shakespeare by St Marys Young Ladies
About 25 members of the St Marys church Young Ladies Sodality gathered at president Gertie Bickerman s home on Thursday to celebrate Longfellows birth. The program featured readings songs and recitations by members with Miss Bickerman L she and Mary Lietz praised for planning and execution. The group plans monthly meetings for the rest of the year and nominated a committee to organize the next program.
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Young Ladies’ Sodality of -St.Mary’s—church
Gertie Bickerman
America
Henry W. Longfellow
Gerad Bickerman
Mary Lietz
Katie Wigand
Longfellow
Katie Peterman
Miss Lohmiller
Mayella Schick
Miss L
Hiawatha
Paul Ravere
Tillie Kline
Lena Engelbrecht
Rosarenz
Ey Encard
Robert of
Sicily
Frances Hauser
Tillie
Mayme Siewers
Iti
Anne Schick
Miss Schick
Lohmiller
Mary Krenz
Portrait studio pitches low prices while progress touted
The Abbott Studio markets superior portrait work at reduced prices claiming efficiency and style, warns against cheap trash, and invites customers to visit. Separately, Jason Ashley of Tonica celebrated his 100th birthday with a long reception, sharing memories and coffee with guests as he recalled coming from Vermont in 1839 to Magnolia with his brother Dr James Ashley.
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Abbott Studio
Jason Ashley
Tonica
Magnolia
Vermont
Lake Champlain
Mackinaw
James Ashley
February Weather Report From Observer H K Smith
The February mean temperature at 26.6 degrees fell below the 20 year normal of 29.5. Rainfall totaled 0.95 inches versus 3.01 inches normal. The coldest night reached 10 below on the 19th and the warmest day rose to 62 on the 26th. Ice reached 16 inches thick by the 22nd and the winter has seen three 7 to 9 inch ice intervals that quickly broke up.
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H. K. Smith
Advertised Letters List for March 28 1896
Uncalled letters at this office include Mr Fred Bush William Bunger F O Hopkins C B Rice Miss Maud Stowell Mr Charley Weat. Letters will be sent to D L O on March 28 1896. OC McWilliams Postmaster.
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Fred Bush
William Bunger
F.O. Hopkins
C. B. Rice
Maud Stowell
Charley Weat
OC. McWillins
P.M
Republican Caucus to Nominate Candidates in Whitefield Town Hall
A Republican caucus to nominate candidates for the spring election will be held at Whitefield township Town Hall on Saturday March 14 1896. By order of the Town Committee Arthur Carroll of Creston Iowa, Moses Hartley’s grandson, attended prior events and left for Iowa with family after visiting relations.
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Whitefield Township
Uent
Arthur Carroll
Creston
Iowa
Moses Hartley
Chicago
Ticket Office Stolen in Peoria Crime Report
A theft at 100 South Arama Bt in Peoria targets the railroad and Ocean ticket offices. Investigators seek clues as authorities note a loss of rails and related valuables totaling up to five dollars in savings.
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Ocean
South Arama
Peoria
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