Republican Senatorial Convention Planned at Princeton
The Republican convention for the 31st Senatorial District will convene in Princeton on Monday June 26 at 1 PM to nominate two representatives and to appoint a senatorial committee with members from Tureau Whiteside Stoke and Putnam counties. Delegates are allotted by 200 votes cast for McKinney electors.
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Wincis
Princeton
Senatories Committee
Tureau
Whiteside
Stoke
Putnam County
McKinney
Yureau
Stark
Putnam
Judicial election forecast favors Hand over Craig
The June 4 judicial election is expected to attract broad participation. The Peoria Journal notes Judge Hand, a strong Henry County figure, appears more capable and might win against Judge Craig, who faces questions about his long career and future strength.
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Judge Craig
Judge Hand
Henry County
Ho Ia
Peoria
Peoria Journal
Livingston papers favor Keeley in county political clash
In Livingston county the local papers are urged to back Keeley over Kort as Republicans debate nominee. The Dwight Star and Herald is accused of siding with Keeley and against a Livingston county Republican candidate. Roosevelt’s McClure’s piece will recount governor‑politician tensions and independence efforts.
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Livingston County
Politien
Dwight Star and Herald
Keeley
Kort
Star and Herald
Marshall County
Fort
Star
Roosevelt
McClure's
Organizather
Pol‘oye
Vets Oo
New York
Henry Township Sunday School Convention Report
Officers teachers and pupils gathered at the Henry Township Presbyterian church for Sunday school discussions. Topics covered teacher qualities, home department work, and reports show a total enrollment of 376 with rising attendance across several local sunday schools.
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Henry Township
S. S
Henry ‘Township
Presbyterian Church
G. M. Locke
Wm. Catthoun
Clara Williams Kingly
Mary Tullis
Sylvester Sparlg
Milas Emily Sawcett
Mollie Johnston
M.rs
Jesus
Mamma
Baby
Clara Waughop
Johnston
Burtha Burt
Wm Calhoun
M. B. Sunday School
J. P. Sparling
Maria Davie
New Church
L. V. Smith
Hand Nominated for Supreme Court in Fifth District
Republican voters in the Fifth Judicial District are urged to support Judge John P Hand of Henry County. Nominated at the Peoria convention on April 25, election set for Monday June 4, 1900. Committee leaders Percivat G Rennick and Thomas Nowers call for polls turnout.
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John P. Hand
Henry County
Peoria
Supreme Court
Hand
Sblei
Handee
Republican Judicial Committee
Peorianh
Percivat
G. Rennick
Thomas Nowers
New Great South American Kidney Cure Claims Swift Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by this remedy. It relieves pain in bladder kidney and back for both men and women and stops water retention almost immediately. Sold at Dr Powell's drug store. Offer claims a $30 reward for purity.
State Sunday School Convention in Paris Illinois
The author, with Mrs Nellie Melkoor, travels from Henry by rail to Paris Illinois for the 42d Illinois Sunday School Association convention at the Christian church. Delegates from central Illinois attend sessions in a large capacity hall with Prof. E. O. Excell directing music. President A. Mills of Decatur and Vice President Judge Hunter of Paris preside. district president C. J. Franks of Mendota leads meetings. The alumni banquet and city tour are noted. the gathering closes with praise for Paris and Mrs Tomas Monier.
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Paris
Ilinois
Nellie Melkoor
Bureau County Sunday School Association
Henry
Illinois Sunday School Association
Oouth
Tanton
Peoria
Union Depot
Parla
Mattoon
Mra Weightman
Decatur
Parke
Edgar County
Baptist Church
J. P. Huhter
E. Sehench
E. O. Excell
Chicago
Baptist Ehurely
Nate Link
Sheriff Street
A. H. Mills
Mills
Mille
Putnam County
Willis Mille
Title County
Magnolia
Mis
Judge Unter
Estar Board
Tomas Monier
New Stock Styles Fit All Sizes Across Range
A retailer announces a broad arrival of new styles in every size and width to accommodate all customers. The collection promises full coverage of the size spectrum and eased fit for every shopper.
McDonough Returns Home After Pleasant Pennsylvania Visit
Robert McDonough comes home refreshed after a three week stay in Pennsylvania and reports a delightful visit with relatives. He carries good health and a cheerful outlook from the trip.
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Robert McDonough
Pannerlvania
Fallen Heroes Remembered with Garlands of Spring
The piece honors soldiers who fought and died for Freedom, pledging garlands for each grave and a flag to wave forever. It recalls sacrifice in distant conflicts and the nation’s duty to honor the dead, linking spring blooms to memory and gratitude.
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Ocean
Tim Wood’s Orchard Visit and Local Meeting Notes
Reporter visits Tim Wood at Swan Lake clubhouse amid farm fields showing plows and promising yields. Orchard holds 75 trees with apples peaches pears and more plus raspberries and blackberries. water tank keeps trees moist. Baseball meeting organized by Difford Haws with 20 plus members and new tracker team to beat Hen. practice game with high school followed. James Divilbiss takes possession of Camp House as hotel manager and aims for first class service. wife skilled manager. W J Davis patents a wide ranging mechanical power and plans to close lumber business to focus on invention. Prohibitionists of Putnam county IL set court house meeting May 4 1900 to elect delegates. Swanex co chair. Provisions listed include potatoes butter and eggs.
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Thomas
Tim Wood
Swan Lake Club
Mr Wood
Tim
Difford Haws
F BC
Charles McManus
James Divilbiss
Eisa
W. J. Davis
Davis
John Hodge
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