Henry Republican Governor slate and subscription terms
The Henry Republican lists subscription terms of one dollar fifty cents in advance with fifty cents extra for out of county mail. It notes renewal dates, change of address requirements, and acceptable payment methods. The May 24 1888 issue lists candidates for state offices including Joseph W. Fifer L B Ray L N Pearson G W Pavey Charles Becker George Hunt and John H Collier representing McLean Grundy McDonough Jefferson St Clair Edgar Ford and Ford counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burt
Compromise Plan Aims to Settle Henry School Site
The citizens of Henry face a vote on June 2 to choose between the proposed eight room schoolhouse on the new ground or the old college lot. The board reached a compromise location west of Market Street with access from James Street, plus extra ground north of the Lloyd tract, designed to minimize discommode to residents and unite factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old School Board
Old College
Messrs Griswold
Becker
Order of Things
Cupda
Aolow
Berehool
Kirchmean
Campbell
Grott
Botker
Townsend
Wors
Griswold
Bickeyman
Market Street
James Street
Edmund Aircut
Thee School
Williams Street
Market
Henry
Alandler
Board of Education Co
Engine House
Hoory
Marshall Co
III
Board of Education
Williams
Lloyd's
College
H. Ktirchman
F. Becken
Illinois and Mississippi Canal Plan Authorized by War Department
The river and harbor bill directs the secretary of war to survey and plan a continuous navigable waterway from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi with 14 feet depth and 60 000 cubic feet per minute capacity. It also instructs locating a canal from the Illinois River near Hennepin to the Mississippi above Rock River, 80 feet wide with seven feet depth and locks 170 by 90 feet, and to submit detailed construction estimates using unexpended survey funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
Mississippi
Secretary of War
Illinois
Cisplains
la Salle
Lockport
Illinois River
Hennepin
Mississippi River
Rock River
Illinois & Mississippi Canal
Congress
Dress Reform Movement Highlighted by Battle Creek Firm
A Detroit area reader is urged to note the Ladies Dress Reform Manufactory of Battle Creek Michigan. Lael The firm sells healthful hygienic underwear for women and children and promises garments that are both healthful and graceful. Letters invite readers to request the pamphlet How to Dress Healthful and to purchase a full range of hygienic undergarments offered by B Saljabury & Co of Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mich
Lael
Hlow
United States
England
Europe
Orurther
B. Sal~ Jabury & Co
Battle Creek, Mich
Veteran Judge Gresham and Political Moves Highlighted
The item recalls Judge Gresham as a young colonel in the war who faced discipline, later promoted by General Grant. It notes Marshall County naming George C. Barnes of Lacon for Presidential Elector and mentions four Union soldiers on the Republican state ticket with other scattered political lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham
Vicksburg
Oxyders
Hotspur
Grant
Marshall-county
George C. Barnes
Lacon
Fifer Pavey
Raoblaw and
Annet
Munificent gifts fund Wenona education in Illinois
The article profiles Peter Howe of Wenona and his philanthropy to sustain teachers in Osage fields, noting his endowment of the Howe Institute in New Iberia, Louisiana, and detailing the Wenona school’s staff, facilities, and ambitions. It also reports a serious injury to Robert Stephens in Santa Ana, detailing the accident and medical response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeriigh Bonhai
Springfield
Peter Howe
Wenona
Rockford
Cport
Peter Owe
Howe
New Iberia
Louisiana
J. F. Browne
Pemetual Ming
Alfred Olivier
Owe
Wenoona
Iberia Christian Educational Association
Farley
Memphis
Beale Street
South
E H. Woodemuall
J. E. W. Morgan
Magoolia
Heonepin
Robbie Stephens
Santa Ana
Cal) Daily Blade
Robert Stephens
Theatreet Car Company
Doane
Ira Beckley
Gene
Lrge
Robert
Sale
R. L.stephens
South Bush Street
Lacy
Paul Knauf
Democratic state nominations announced for key offices
The Democrats named nominees for governor John At Palmer lieutenant governor Andrew J Bell secretary of state A D Ricks auditor Andrew Welch treasurer Charles H Walker attorney general Jacob R Creighton and university trustees Homer Beyons John Landergan Samuel T Buspyjot Champaign. George O Barnes designated presidential elector for the 9th district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John At—Palmer
Andrew J. Bell
A. D. Ricks
Anddrew Welch
Charles H. Walker
Jacob R. Creighton
Homer Beyons
Cook
John Landergan
Edwards
Champaign
George
Barnes
Woman's Discovery Dramatically Cures Consumptives
Mrs Luther Lutz of Shelby North Carolina reportedly suffered seven years from severe disease undermining her vital organs. After three months of persistent coughing she used Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and slept through the night after the first dose, claiming a miraculous cure. Powell's drug store offers free trial bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, N.C
Powell’s Drug Store
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Henry Republican
Gronor Bon
Eprron
Joseph W. Fifer
McLean Co
L. B. Ray
Grundy C Co
LN. Pearson
McDonough Co
G. W. Pavey
Jefferson Co
Charles Becker
Bt. Clair Co
George Hunt
Edgar Co
Lewis E. Payson
Livingston Co
Board of Equalization
John H. Collier
Ford Co
Williams BT
Thomas AT
Lloyd
Chard Bireet
James
AWN Gomes Sale Uess Co
Justié Ain
James C. Law
L. Y. Smith
J.P. Hull
Robert Horr
Ae Puke
Lethe
Eureka
Seaman
Henry Blumershine
Chicago
Stella May
Henry Keeler
Onvy
Magnolia Township
Putnam County
Hen
A.C. Price
Prore Penants
Gapt Hs Price
John Wilits Hoyle
Marthi'a Povey Belmont County
Ohio
Mary Alice Price
Joliet
Martin Crissell
Christie Place
John T Smite
Saratoga Township
Saratoga
People. Com
Eellicey Co
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Just
Clark & Son
G.M. Bane
R. Clark & Son, Putnam
Ill
J.J. Bands
Haradas
CR. Jones
E. H. Hutchins
The
HH. Hutchins
America
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