Renomination Announcements Stir 1900 Republican Race
The notice column shows BG Foun announcing for renomination as Senator of the Twentieth District at the June Republican convention in Wendat Illinois. M O Eraxnces of Forrest seeks renomination to the Legislature from the 2th District. References to July celebration plans and a judicial convention remark about Judge Craig’s long service appear.
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Romblicns
Wendat
Iinois
Eraxncs
Forrest
Livingston County
Tinois
Turing
Pearlui
Craig
Supreme Bench
Republican State Convention Set for Peoria Next Tuesday
Delegates from Marshall County include R. B Fort M Laggart H Marshall B M Stoddard J M Powers J Turnbulls Alternates George Wall C J Hold J W Thornton Oscar Wilson W Ireland M Van Patten. Yutnam County offers Jus BR Thornton W B Hawthorne Neale H W Downey J E Tayor.
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Peoria
Marshall Co
W. EB. Hawthorne
Neale H.W Downey
J.E. Tayor
Odell County Republicans Endorse R. B. Fort for Candidacy
The Odell Livingston County Gazette and Reporter voices strong local support for R. B. Fort. In his home county where he is well known and loved, Fort ranks first in affection and enjoys broad popularity across the district. The paper describes him as a keen, independent thinker with good judgment who cannot be intimidated and who aims to represent the people’s best interests.
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Odell (Livingston Co
R. B. Fort
Bob
Iutriet
Odell and Vicinity
Iik
Fleigyman
Ufe
Flo
renomination bid for M C Eigenne in Henry county district
The Henry Republican notes Hon M C Eigenne of Forrest Livingston county as a candidate for renomination to the Legislature from the 20th District. He served two years ago with a strong record, is a lifelong Republican, Civil War veteran, and popular in Livingston county. Indications point to his renomination and election, with the convention to decide.
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Henry Republican
M. C. Eignne
Forrest
Livingston County
Etguus
Livingston
Dr Jones Retires as Board Chairs Amid Sincere Thanks
The Board of Education met in Dr Jones office on Friday evening. After quashing the inyet year, Dr Jones the retiring president introduced the president elect J Muthealu who took the chair and spoke of keeping the school at its high standard. Members present included A G Humphrey Theo Bickerman Hiram Hunter J P Spanning C E F Clover and J A Williams. J A Williams elected clerk. Committees were named Education Hunter Clover Williams Finance Humphrey Hunter Bickerman Building Williams Humphrey Sparling Visiting Clover Bickerman Sparling Calhoun re-engaged for another year with higher salary. Resolutions unanimously approved thanking Dr W H Jones for his able leadership and use of his office for the meeting place and his kindness. to be published and spread on the records of the board.
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Board of Education
Hiram Hunter
J. P.spanning
C. E F. Clover
J. A. Wiliams
J. A. Williams
Hunter
Clover
Wilamis
Humphrey
Bickeran
Williams
Sparling
Bickerman
Religious Thought and the Modern Reinterpretation of Scripture
The article reviews growing openness in Presbyterian and Methodist circles toward revising creedal and disciplinary norms. It argues 2000 years of study yield clearer spiritual and material understanding, with many scholars recognizing human factors in scripture and supporting progressive interpretations while maintaining belief in inspiration.
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John
Calvin
John Wesley
TayMmen
Kankakee
St Louis Post Office Impresses Visitor From Henry
John Kine toured the St Louis post office and praised its immense structure, electric mail stamping, and fast handling systems. He noted the facility is the largest distributing office in the region after Chicago and suggested adapting its methods for Henry’s post office.
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St Louis
John Kine
Chicago
Henry
Democratic county committee fixes 2027 convention sites and delegates
The democratic county central committee met at Lacon Institute Friday and ordered that convention be held at La Com Saturday May 2027. Delegates to Congressional and Senatorial conventions were set, with alternates. Townships receive representation as Prairie eight, Steuben seven, Saratoga six, Whitefield four, Henry twelve, Hopewell four, Roberta seven, Evans zero, Bennington eighteen, Belle Plain eight, Richland five, Lacon fourteen.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Lacon
la- Com
Prairie
Steuben
Saratoga
Whitefield
Henry
Hopewell
Roberta
Evans
Bennington
Belle Plain
Richland
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Offer
Try Allen's Foot-Ease or powder for the shoes. It cools swollen nervous feet and eases walking. Relieves burning sweating ingrown nails blisters and sore spots. Removes coins and bunions pain and gives comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. Trial package 26 cents. Address Allen Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Druggiata
Shoe Stores
Mall
Allen, Olmsted le Roy
N. Y
Vogelsangs Mark Golden Anniversary at Western Avenue Home
Mr and Mrs Henry Vogelsang celebrate fifty years of marriage with an informal gathering at their spacious Western avenue home this Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5. They invite friends to call and hope well wishers from Henry join in congratulating the couple.
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Henry Vogelsang
Western Avenue
Henry
Adame
Peoria
Vitalizing klerbine elixir sold by Dr Powell
An advert touts a medicinal klerbine preparation claimed to strengthen a weak constitution. Each drop allegedly contains regenerating power, with a 40 cent price and Dr Powell as seller.
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Dr Powell
Golden Reception Invitations By Vogelsang Family
Henry Vogelsang and his wife invite friends to an informal reception at their home from three to five o'clock. The notice mentions a cordial gathering in a friendly, casual setting.
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Henry Vogelsang
Thair Roollunna
May Wedding at Whitefield Unites Frank W Brokaw and Florence Fountain
The May 1 wedding at Whitefield joined Frank W. Brokaw and Florence Fountain in a ceremony led by Rev Moses. Guests included Jasper Brokaw and Dr Williams family from Peoria. Newlyweds plan house keeping at Townsend farm as Frank expands his painting and decorating business with help from Reagan and others.
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Elizabeth Fountain
Whitefield
Frank W. Brokaw
Florence Fountain
Flora Ruswells
William Brackens
Misa Bertha Swift
Moses
Thair
Jasper Brokaw
Front Henry
Whihs
Peoria
Brokaw
Ounce
Frank
Ed Adkins
Townsend Farm
Rank
Reagan
Averstaat
Local notices and town talk span many details and names
A sweep of items from Toulon and surrounding towns covers deaths, sales, and civic notes. George Miller died by self harm. Frank Foster plans a Venona saloon opening. Hereford cattle sale led by Frank Nive in Chicago. Hutchins-Lincoln fence erected. waterworks and local visits noted. several social club and church events, medical ads, and personal news populate this community column.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and endorsements
An 19th or early 20th century advertisement promises a one hundred dollar reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from FJ Cheney and wholesale druggists in Toledo Ohio and claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces.
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Hall
Cheney
Toledo
FJ. Cheney
Weat & Truax
O. Whleing
Dr Miles offers $2.50 free treatment from Chicago physician
Advertisement claims Dr Franklin Miles offers each reader $2.50 worth of his New Individual Treatment free. It cites endorsements from medical figures and prominent individuals and invites requests for a Copyrighted Examination Chart and free directions from The Dr Miles Medical Association at Chicago.
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Franklin Miles
M. D
Chicago
Miles
Grand Rapids
New York City
Philadelphia
Cage
Interrof
J. S. Jewell
Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases
J. Pe Ross
Rush Medical College
JN. Parker
South Quarolina
Phyalcfith
AM. Tucker
N. Y.L
Dr Miles Medical Association
State Street
School Notes and Marshall County Association Rules
A school notes item reports Mr and Mrs Mallary visiting the school, students earning satisfactory midterm results, botany field trip, and renewed superintendent Mr Calhoun. It lists by laws of the Marshall County Oratorial and Athletical Association adopted at Varna in 1901, outlining entry limits, prize rules, eligibility, judging, and banner ownership with an executive committee roster.
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Marshall County Oratorial and Athletical Association
Varna
Marshall County
MM Mallary, Co
Supt
Frank Perry
la Rose
Frank Wescott
Lacon
Geo W Reid
Wenona
Wm Calhoun Henry
Jesse R. Bouton
Sparlattd
Chas Me Taggart Toluca
Ales Burke
Washburn
K Fuller
Gratn-O substitutes coffee in a grain drink
An advert touts Gratn-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains with a rich seal brown color like Mocha or Java. Priced 16c and 25c per package, it claims to be gentle on the stomach and liked by children and adults alike. Local grocers carry the product.
Wenona Events and Local Notes Prompt May Activities
Joyans Grange Fair set for Wenona grounds near Toluca May 14. Wenona ball team to play Nebraska Indians May 7. Rat plague feared in county. Toluca pipeline proposed to curb rats. George Hope’s death creates Evans Township Mutual Insurance Co presidency vacancy. J J Evans elected president. Sanger family relocates to Peoria. County Attorney Franklin may seek fall candidacy. St Patrick lecture to be held May 4 at Camp Grove church. Miss Emma Thompson buys a new trap and harness through W J Stevenson. John unaware but approving the purchase.
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Joyans Grange
Ite
Wenona Oy
Wenona
Nebraska Indians
Bronday
George Hope
Evans Township Mutual Insurance Co
J. J. Evans
Sanger
Peoria
Journal
State’s
Frank|n
Lacon
Asinesa
Toluca
Franklin
St Patrick
St Patrick's Church
Camp Grove
Collins
Emma-Mar ‘Thompson
W. J. Stevenson
John
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