Republicans face apportionment and postal changes in Illinois
Henry Republican reports on national bank charters, the Chinese exclusion act, and pension totals in Illinois. It details the Peoria depot under construction, Galva convention nominations, and county issues including the poor house population, projected school and reform topics, plus silk culture experiments by Mrs Campbell and Mr Campbell in the county.
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Congress
J.B. Doyle
Thia
Sam
Illinois
Henry
I. Kabler
K. McNeal
Hra
Wind Engine Co
Vennor
Union
Peoria
Valentine Jobst
Nalls
W. E. Phelps
Elmwood
Judas McCullough
Potter Hat Hose
Asx
Transcript
A. M. Oral
State Supreme Court
Paskell
Craig
Putnam
Marshall
Woodford
Tazewell
Fairbury
M. E. Kilne
8Th Dist
W. T. Whitmire
Lizzie Mason
Joliet
Jameson
Metamora
Mary B. Willard
Mre Plumb
Young Omen
Galva
David McCullough
Supreme Benefk
McCullough
Judge McCullough
Supreme Bench
Reres 6
Duncan Campbell
Campbell
Political strife over apportionment splits parties in Springfield
From Our Own Correspondent reports a special session conclusion as the senate and house align against a revised senatorial apportionment bill. The move to reconfigure districts shifts Marshall into the Tazewell district, triggering outrage among Republicans and a display of party maneuvering.
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Marshall
Senate
House
Borre
J. N. Pearson
Morris of
Hardin
Démocratea
Bureau
Tazewell
Chouse
Stark
Putnam
Knox
Fulton
Little Marshall
Linegar, Morris & Co
Taxewell
Hinds
Jackson
Republicans hold Galva convention for Supreme Court seat
In Galva on May 8 the 6th Supreme Court District Republicans nominated Judge John McCullough of Peoria for Justice of the Supreme Court to replace Alfred M. Craig. Delegates from Bureau to Woodford counties voted after a long balloting process, with McCullough securing a narrow majority on the final ballot. A Judicial Central Committee was named to sustain party organization.
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Supreme Court
Galva
Alfred M. Craig
Galesburg
Bureau
Grundy
Henderson
Henry
Knox
la Salle
Marshall
Mercer
Peoria
Putnam
Stark
Warren
Woodford
E. F. Phelps
T. B. Galloway
Judgesavid
McCullough
J J.glenn
Monmouth
E. F. Bull
Ottawa
Glen
Bull
Atood Glenn
Glenn
Judicial Central Committee
J. W. Stevena
Eureka
Judge McCullough
Three I railroad work and a derailment near Momence
The Three I road reports new caboose additions and daily Dwight to Momence trips with passenger comforts. Contractors seek men and teams for Dwight to Streator at four dollars a day. A derailment near Momence occurred when a herd of cattle blocked the grade, injuring no one.
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Illinoisivision of
Ankakee
Three I
Dwight
Momence
Momencea
J.P. Walker
Warsaw
Shree I
Goodrich
Ox Bow Notes Mix Local Gossip and Odd Anecdotes
The Ox Bow column blends village life with quirky tales, small events, and local gossip. A wandering narrator cites new buggies, shop items, sheep flocks, and house additions while poking at neighbors, hints of crime, and a sly jab at a reader’s accusation, closing with a cryptic Heathen Chinee line.
In Memoriam Resolutions from Magnolia Grange No 170
Resolutions dated May 6 1882 mourn the death of Posey Mills on April 18 1882. The Magnolia Grange chapter expresses sorrow for the loss to the order and to the sorrowing faculty and extends heartfelt sympathy to the family. Wattir M Wilson A B Wrza0y Worthy Master. Seo y.
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Magnolia Grange
Posey Mills
Wattir M. Wilson
A.B
Seo'y
Candidate for re election to the Supreme Court seat
Ye the Vetern of the Fifth Judicial District announces candidacy for re election as Judge of the Supreme Court. Election date is June 5 1882 in the district. DM Onata Galesburg Ill May 1688.
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Fifth Judicial District
Supreme Court
Onata
Galesburg
Ill
Frederick Rion Don Weds Milas Frances Shorts at Home
Frederick Rion Don of Peoria marries Milas Frances Shorts at the bride’s father A. Rey J. Glen Denning residence. The ceremony takes place in May with local family figures noted.
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Ino Eee Ry
A. Rey J
Glendenning
Frederick Rion Don
Peoria
Milas Frances D. Shorts
Birth Notice in Benachwine Township May 10
In Benachwine township on May 10 a son was born to Mr. J Howard Williams.
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Sorn
Benachwine Township
J. Howard Williams
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H. C. Hailey
Halley
C. A. Norris
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Stoga
Caledonia
Wopsy
Woods
Agale
Joshua
Ormis
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Lormis
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Tontea
Evans Township
Charlotte
N. B. Judd
William Stratton
Dawson's Mills
Neb
Timothy
Mopewell
Ercer
Arahall
Samuel ‘Ho
Varna
B, Smith
Liveryé Feed Stable
Third Street
Second Street
C. B. Smith
Cone, Brown & CO
Henry, IL
Catarrak
J. W. Bate
State
Chicago
South Washington Street
Peoria, Ill
Hanna Wagon CO
Linn, Mass
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