Election law signed. county officers hold over to 1882
The governor signed the election law and county officers will remain in office until the fall 1882 election. A senatorial apportionment bill would ally Marshall with Woodford and Tazewell, a configuration viewed as long and narrow and unsuitable. The article notes a sparse county convention and discusses the Conkling-Platt resignation drama over Judge Robertson's Port of New York appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Woodford
Tazewell
Burea
Putnam
Stark
Roscoe Conkling
New York
Robertson
Port of
Conkling
Platt
New York Assembly
New York Tribune
Senate
Walking Matches Draw Out Lacon and Peoria Walkers in 25 Mile Event
A 25 mile go as you please walking contest at Bicker man hall drew W H Pyle of Lacon J P Button and H James of Peoria. Button won the 15 mile second event pace to finish first with Harney and Pool following as top placers amid lively crowd and Peoria Italian band music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickerman’s Hall
W. H. Pyle
Lacon
J. P. Button
H. James
Peoria
James
Marshall County
Mernpall
Lacon Brass Band
Harney
Stubsbles
Zimmerman
Batendry
Henry
Button
Pool
Pyle
Zimmermen
Wright
Stewart
Harnay
Zinmerman
Switchmen Strike Paralyzes Chicago Freight Movement
From Our Own Correspondent May 16 1881 Chicago reports a severe switchmen strike crippling freight on several roads and yards. About 90 000 loaded cars sit idle hindering shipments of goods and livestock while public sympathy grows amid sporadic violence and police protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oc Nm
Marshall County Alliance Meets After Constitutional Amendment
The Marshall County Alliance convened May 12 at the Christian Church in Henry. Vice President Lewis Springer of Lacon chaired, with Rev W J Min uum leading religious exercises. A credentials committee of Mrs M E Kline J Mock and E T Disosway was appointed and discussing ways to increase effectiveness followed. An afternoon session at 1:90 p.m. included more religious exercises by Rev O Springer and vacancies in the program filled by a committee of J S Burt E T Disosway and Rev Tracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enona
Red Ribbon Club
Young People's Club of
George Parker
LaPrairie Township
R. B. Seaman
Saratoga
Tracy
Henry
Burt
M.E. Kline
Bath
C. Springer
J. H. Jones
J. $. Burt
Kay Minium
J. B. Mack
L. Springer
Irs M.eb
Kline
Wm. Tracy
RevMinium
BR. B. Seaman
Lewis Springer
J. §. Burt
H. H. Houston
Mra
M. E. Kline
G. O. Barnes
Dr Thomas
W. Tracy
Perley
Mrel. P. Bush
H H. Houston
Wenona
Mr. Barnes
A. M. Poole Itev
Springer
E. T. Disosway
Mra Blackstone
Sirs Adkinson
E. T. Disoaway
Ure
Henry, Lacon and Wenona
Allanas
Act
George O. Barnes
Sec'y
Marshall County
Ty Osway
Stan
J.b.ook
Segaton
J. S. Burt
Shared July Celebration Idea for Lacon and Henry
A proposal suggests both Lacon and Henry appoint seven citizens each to form a joint committee. They would plan a grand old fashioned celebration halfway between the towns with a picnic style dinner. The aim is to foster good will, reduce local rivalries, and invite county participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Someiway
Lacon
Henry
Jmeet
Milo Correspondent Notes Local Happenings
Miss Ore Griewold returns from Taunton Massachusetts after eight months with her sister. Iss Maple of Fairbury visits friends this week. Gallaher Capperon and G W Bennett on the sick list. Lacon folk visiting Beana family. Some plan a trip to Rock Teland to visit friends. Milo’s population up about a dozen in a week. Lamb moves in with a large flock. Sylvester Sutherland and wife take another boarder a girl. Elizabeth Nevitt to Livingston county for the summer with her daughter Griewold. Henry Steve sick but improving. OSHUA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Ore Griewold
Taunton
Mass
Iss Maple
Fairbury
Mre Gallaher
T. R. Capperon
G. W. Bennett
Lacon
Lamb
Sylvester, Sutherland
Wife
Elizabeth Nevitt
Livingston County
Mra Griewold
Mr. Henry Steve
OSHUA
The Best Hop Bitters Spark Confidence in Family Health
A crabbed old bachelor would be surprised by the intense study and wise choices of young families who rely on Hop Bitters to keep members healthy at a nominal cost. The ad promotes the product as a proven aid to perpetual family health and sagacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dily
National Brewers Association
Algon
Chicago
Ita
Harrison
Germany
Hese
Kansas
Iowa
Indiana
Illinois
Senate
Blackburn
John P. Reynolds
State Grain Inspection Department
Rec Gn
Ragarda
Ee Department
The Greatest Remedy Known Discovery for Consumption
An advertisement by Dr King touts a new discovery claimed to cure consumption and many throat and chest ailments. It promises immediate relief and urges readers to obtain a ten cent trial bottle from druggists to prove its merit, noting a one dollar bottle as the larger option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Mekilen's Arnica Salve for Cats and Humans
Arnica salve advertised as the best in the world for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and eruptions and piles. Guaranteed perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by all druggists. January 14, 1891.
Obituary notices from Caledonia Hyde Park Magnolia Aurelia
Obituaries list several individuals with ages and locations. MAR GARET aged 6 dies of a deeper tumor in Caledonia. JOHN GRIFF NICHOLSON aged 71 years 10 months 3 days dies in Hyde Park Cook County. EMMA THORNTON wife of James B. Thornton dies at Magnolia May 16. JOSEPH MNE and JO ADDIE YOCUM ATWOOD die in Aurelia Iowa and other locales with stated ages and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Uley
Margaret
Joseph F
Hyde Park
Cook
John Griff Nicholson
George Nicholson
Magnolia
Emma
James B. Thornton
Aurelia
Iowa
Addie Yocum Atwood
J. R. Atwood
Market Prices From St Henry Flour and Produce List
Readable prices for winter flour, spring flour, corn, oats, lard, butter, eggs, potatoes, chickens, ducks, geese, turkey, hay, hogs, greens, molasses, cheese, hides, and honey. Includes per unit quotes and per ton prices, indicating a midwestern market listing. Specific items show varied cents and dollars per unit or weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Marke
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Henry Begublicay
Alliance
Wenons
LaPrairie
Venona
Reynolds
J. P. Reynolds
O. L. Parker
Uret
Apo
Jo Jones
Ottarley
Farwell
J. G. Baker
Grand Pacific
Mekilen
Arnica
David Coan
W. J. Minum
Adna Jones
Arletta Stowe
J. L. Jones
Ary Goods
the Nations Bank
Wirt Sud
Reinhart
Secon and
Mainstreste
A M. Poole
First National Bank
U. S
Mer Ans
GO National Bank
Wens
Wm .T. Law
W.T Law
R. H. Waremany
Joan Morgan
Chas R. Jones
Thos. L. Jones
Bickerman’s Opera Hall
Oakes Bros. Centeray and Specialty Co
OAKES
Warren Cowles
Walter Mack
Crand
Burt Oakes
Oakes Bros
John H. Gakes
Alice Meith
Miss Keith
John Lueenberger
W. L. Geedspeed
Charles Whiting
Bart's
Byron W.orr
Dublin
Lawrence Lippert
Canada
Clyde
Walter Trone
Lance Lippert
E. H. Hutchins
Takes
C. Gould's
Timothy
Clover
C. Gould
Henry, Il
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