Republican Congressional Convention Set for Canton May 15 1900
The call outlines a Republican congressional convention for Illinois fourteenth district to meet at Canton on May 15 1900 at 11 a m. for nominating a representative candidate a state board of equalization member an elector and ten delegates with two alternates. Delegates allocated by county votes with specifics from 1596 and fractions. The committee chairs note the arrangement and adjourn for Philadelphia convention.
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Fourteenth
Linois
Yourteenth
Illinois
Onora House
Canton
Zingeress
State Board of Equalization
Philadelphia
Mehinley
Hobart
Livingston County Highest Majorities Mentioned in 1892 Note
The Dwight Star and Braid omit that in 1892 Livingston County gave the Republican state and national ticket about a 100 vote majority. This brief recalls the smaller margin contrasted with their discussion of “highest” majorities.
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Iivingston
Dwight Star
Braid
Thaiton
Theublican State
National
Keeley and Fort Faces in Early Redistricting Power
In the opening of the term the inexperienced Keeley would have practically no influence. Renominating Senator Fort gives immediate experience, as he already understands legislative routines and the ropes of the work.
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Keeley
Senator Fort
Peoria Dearie State Convention Draws National Attention
The Republicda State Convention at Peoria is described as an immense affair and the greatest ever held in Tulinoia. The Peoria Daily Journal claims it will go down in history for its interest and the number of distinguished men in attendance.
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Peoria
Peoria Daily Journal
Tulinoia
United States
Livingston County Word Play on Senator Fort Run
The Dwight Star and Herald cites the Chicago Journal claiming Senator Fort was forced out of the race by Livingston County influence before Fort announced his candidacy. The Star and Herald questions if the paper aims to mislead Livingston County residents into thinking Fort is not running.
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Dwight Star and Herald
Chicago Journal
Fort
Livingston County
Star and Herald
Mayor Forrest Discusses Committees and Law Enforcement
In a recorded interview Mayor Forrest defends his committee appointments and claims a council member’s personal feud influenced some changes. He predicts tougher law enforcement next year and says duties to enforce ordinances rest with all aldermen, insisting the marshal bears no sole responsibility.
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Times
Forrest
Republican
Yeager
Yaeger
Tam
Golden Fiftieth Anniversary of Vogelsangs in New York
Henry Vogelsang and wife celebrated their golden wedding May 5 with a two to five reception at their home, honors from old and new friends, and a family reunion the following day. The couple's son Thomas and Charles continue the cabinet making and store business begun by Vogelsang, and the wife has long managed the household. The event featured music by Miss Vogelsang and Mr. Jones, readings by Miss Heath, and a group portrait of all 24 family members by E. Abbott.
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Vogelsang-Meyer
New York
Henry
Henry Vogelaung
Cupid
Turing
Thomas
Charles
Migs Phra Vogelaang
Chicago
T. L. Jones
Dorn Ilfe
Henry Vogelsang
Ephra Vogelsang
T. J. Jones
Pedro Heath
E. Abbott
August Vogelsang
Andrew Vogelsang
Chenoa
Kathryn Vogelsang
Boston
Thomas Vogelsang
Frank Vogelsang
George Vogelsang
Charles Vogelsang
Kenison
Ephra’ Vogelsang
Wilhemina Bowne
Hanover
Germany
Vogelsang Wedding Brings Family and Friends Together
The ceremony united Henry Vogelsang and Minnie Meyer in marriage. The article lists numerous family members and guests including August Vogel, Kathryn Vogelsang of Boston, and Ephra Vogelsang of Chicago. Henry and Minnie celebrate a long life with descendants and well-wishers in attendance.
Annual Henry Woman's Club Reception Hosts Elegant Evening
A large gathering at Mrs M. B. Hildebrandt's home celebrated the Henry Woman's Club annual reception. Guests enjoyed a program of music readings and a refined display of flowers in yellow and white.
Evening memory of hostess Mrs Hildebrant at door
A reminiscence highlights the hostess Mrs Hildebrant whose kindly countenance lingered as guests were waved good night at a farewell moment. The clock reads 2 p m as the writer signs off, noting limited space and the editor’s patience.
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Mrs Hildebrant
Gretchey
Wright’s 81st Birthday Celebrated At Elegant Home
A May 4 family dinner honored Mr H C Wright on his 81st birthday at his refined residence. Attendees included Hiram Hunter and family, Dr and Mrs F Powell, Miss Harriet Wright, Miss Maud Ellis, Hiram W Cusbee, Mrs Wright and Mrs McKinney, with a gold headed ebony cane presented by grandson Hiram Cusbee. Wright, an early Illinois pioneer who arrived here in 1836, has long resided in Henry County detailing robust health and vigor despite advancing age.
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H. C. Wright
Hiram Hunter
Henry Allen
Tiskilwa
A. Powell
Harriet Wright
Maud Ellis
Peoria
Dr Powell
Hiram W. Cusbee
Express
Chicago
Albert Lea
Wright
McKinney
Hiram Clisbee
Wr Wright
Illinois
Henry
Runaway Stage Ends With Injuries Near Henry Depot
Mrs Irvin Williams of west of Putnam drove a pair of young horses toward Henry city when a special train passed the depot at speed. The wagon wheel collapsed, she fell sustaining a deep gash requiring eight stitches and other injuries. Her daughter escaped harm. Mr Williams arrived later. Mrs Williams rested at her father’s home. The team ran into the park, wrecking the carriage and causing minor damage to Alderman Smith’s vehicle. several horses also broke hitching straps.
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Henry
Irvin Williams
West of Putnam
C. C. Smith
Fort Establishes Marshall County HQ During State Convention
Senator R. B. Fort rented rooms in a building opposite the National Hotel for his Marshall county headquarters during the state convention. The article notes his thoughtfulness toward friends and mentions the Peoria Bicycle Club in passing amid the convention coverage.
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R. B. Fort
Peoria
Dr Miles free $2.50 treatment offer to readers
Franklin Miles offers $2.50 worth of his New Individual Treatment free to each reader. The doctor promotes a scientific heart and nerve program with testimonials from high profiled figures and requests readers send for a Copyrighted Examination Chart from The Dr. Miles Medical Association in Chicago.
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Franklin Miles
Chicago
Yi Seog
Miles
New York
City
S Jewell
Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases
Dilles
J. Pe Ross
M. Diy
Presidentiat Rush Medical College
Gal
M. G. Parker
Southarolina
A. M. Lucker
U.S. A
San Dego
Cal
Thad
Dr. Miles Medical Association
State Street
Church Notes and Local Services Schedule in Henry Township
Church notices report Sunday school conventions May 20 with afternoon and evening sessions. Rehearsals and solos noted from Mrs Wesley Doyle and Mrs Adna Jones. New pastor Rev Robert L. Campbell to begin at Presbyterian church next Sunday. Elder B. L. Ray to officiate at Christian church. High mass at St. Joseph's next Sunday with eight children to receive First Holy Communion. Marshall Co Christian Endeavor Union set for June 15–16 at the Presbyterian church. M. E. Aid Society alters constitution. all members now share voice in meetings. Upcoming sermons by Rev L. G. Landenberger at New Church house. Public invited to Sunday services and class on life after death. Also reported: clifford Haws’s pane broken by a stone through the window during the 9:30 train, with no trace of the culprit.
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Henry Township
Wesley Doyle
Adna Jones
Sylvester Sparling
St. E. Church
Robert L. Campbell
Presbyterian—church
B. L. Ray
Soho
Christian Church
St. Joseph’s Church
Marshall Co Christain Endeavor Union
Presbyterian
Aid Society
M. E Church
L. G. Landenberger
New Church House of Worship
Man
Landenberger
Grain-O grain beverage ad promises healthful coffee substitute
A reader claims Grain-O made from pure grains surprised them after a week of use. The letter notes children can drink it freely with great benefit and urges readers to buy from grocers, follow directions, for a delicious table beverage.
Mayor’s Prohibition Order Targets Saloon Gaming 4 License Rule
Mayor Forrest acts after naming Thomas Clark city marshal as he notifies Henry saloon keepers that all games of chance will be prohibited except billiard tables with a $5 annual government license. Saloons must close by 10 pm and no Sunday openings.
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Forrest
Thomas Clark
Henry
New Great South American Kidney Cure Claims Fast Relief
A claim promotes a remedy named New Great South American Kidney Cure that allegedly relieves kidney bladder and back pain within six hours. It is said to ease water retention and benefit both men and women and is sold at Br Powell's drug store.
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Br-Powell
Urug
Hand Nominated for Supreme Court seat in Illinois district
To the Republican Voters of the Fifty Judicial District of Illinois Judge John P Hand of Henty county was nominated at the Republican Convention held in Peoria April 25 for free of the Supreme Court of this district The election takes place Monday June 4 1900 We earnestly request every republican in the district to go to the polis ee Judge Hand Issued by order of the Republican Judicial Committee at Peoria Ill April 27 1900 Resnick Chairman Nowers Secretary
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Fifty Judicial District
Illinois
John P. Hand
Henty County
Peoria
Supreme Court
Republican Judicial Committee
Grain-O earns praise from Westfield customer
Mrs Gru Brown writes from Westfield Massachusetts about Grain-O praising its health benefits. She notes weight gain from 103 to 120 pounds and improved appetite after three months of use. She says she would not drink anything else and recommends Grain-O to others.
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Westfield
Mass
Genessee Pure Food Co
Lé Roy
X Y
Gru
R. Brown
County drawn into Democratic district eyed by critic
A Fairbury Blade urged caution over Livingston County being placed into a Democratic district. The paper warned that if Mr Keeley is nominated Livingston County would likely end up in a Democratic district without any “throwing” of lines.
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Livingston
Fairbury Blade
Keeley
Livingston County
Hemels
Silver’s lively corpse under Republican control
The piece notes the phrase silver is dead yet remains active in circulation, attributing the ongoing movement to the Republican party holding charge of silver and implying continued influence in currency policy.
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Republican Party
Death notices for Lavinia A Warner and Joel Reach
In Chicago on May 7, Mrs. Lavinia A Warner aged 73 years one day. She was the sister of Mrs. Laura E Emerick E G and Casper Woods. In Princeton Illinois on May 8, Joel Reach, brother of Mrs. F A Raymond Sr., died.
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Chicago
Lavinia A, Warner
Laura E Emerick
E. G
Casper
Woods of Ear
Princeton
Joel Reach
F. A. Raymond
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