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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1872
Page
6
The piece notes 868 of 380 delegates supporting Grant in the Republican convention race, reports German papers at Cincinnati preferring other tickets, and lists Illinois candidates for Attorney General and congressional nominations with Marshall county backing G L Fort. It critiques convention representation and urges broader regional input.
The Marshall county Republican convention meets at Lacon on Saturday at 2 p.m. Delegates to the state convention will be appointed as Marshall county is entitled to five. The Illinois Republican state convention meets at Springford on Wednesday, May 23. The national Republican convention meets at Philadelphia on Wednesday, June 6 for the presidential and vice presidential nomination.
The Bureau County Republican convention in Princeton nominated candidates for sheriff Noses G. Lovetti circuit clerk George W. Stone county attorney C. C. Warren coroner Dr. M. N Garten representative J. R. Mulvane and recommended L. D. Whiting for state senator. Delegates to state congressional and senatorial ranks were chosen and resolutions endorsed party unity and support for Philadelphia conventions and President Grout.
The Macomb Journal reviews the 1868 political clash with Horace Greeley’s bid and Grant’s civil and military leadership. It notes Democrats wavering, predicts reaction to the Greeley campaign, and praises Grant’s administration while reflecting on historical impeachment debates and party shifts.
A Fairbury meeting set a July 12 convention to nominate a congress candidate for the district. Ford and Iroquois get two votes, Livingston nine, Marshall five, Woodford five, totaling 85. Five gentlemen are mentioned as potential nominees with Wood and Strevel leading the slate, Starr and Harper also in contention. The committee delays the convention to allow candidate alignment and harmony across sections.
A Galenk Gazette reader marks 36 years of paper ownership after paying subscription in advance for the 86th time. Local notes report two Sheldop farms sowing flaxseed on contract for seed, signaling about 10 000 acres likely to be planted this season. A public performance at Mann's Tish auditorium on the 4th saw a chair collapse and panic, quickly contained without injury. The Warder plans to launch a German newspaper in Rock Island. Rock Island Spiritualist Association formed, and Chicago Rock Island Pacific railroad freight cars are painted red. The Kankakee Times remarks on oyster cans and Dolly Varden tails for dogs.
A newspaper comparing ownership of the country during the Civil War era discusses whether it belongs to Jeff Davis and his allies or to General Grant and his supporters. The LaSalle Press recalls a four year debate beginning in 1861 and asserts the decision favored Grant’s side.
Daily thermometer readings from May 8 to May 16 recorded by Drs J E and P A Powell at the City Drug Store. Highest week peak 81 on Thursday, lowest 42 on Monday morning. Also notes a separate ad for a book on human sexuality by Dr. Willittier with mailing details.
Mn A. 8. Nor has rented W. W. Lowe's Picture Gallery over Drs. Powell's Drug Store. He brings seven years of experience and offers to please the public with the style and finish of his work. Colored work of all kinds done to order in oil ink or water colors. Dec 21, 1871.
An ad prose proclaims Withofts Apti-Periodic or Fe ver and Ague Tonic as a universal remedy. Dr Withoit claims ten years of practice, stating the tonic cures Mingmatic Fevers, restores liver function, enlarges suppressed spleen issues, enriches blood, and prevents larcocythiermin while conquering congestive chills. Families are urged to ask for this household remedy.
A daughter born in Lacon to George C. Barnes Esq. and a son born in Magnolia township in the castle to Fabian Halrlibe, on April 23.
In Wenona on April 30, by Rev Ht Pearse Joseph Knock of McLean county wed Miss Anna Olilye a Wenona public school teacher. In Yokohama on March 16 at the British Legation Rev M B Barley consular chaplain J W Fenton professor of music at the Imperial Service College Yeddo married Miss Jane Pilkington daughter of the late William Pilkington formerly of Providence Bureau county.
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