Illinois Legislation Adjourning With Loud Dialogue And Deals
The piece notes the Senate confirming Judge Robertson as New York customs collector and an imminent adjournment. It mentions Grant and Conkling, a potential New York senator fight, Illinois adjournment day May 30, and headlines on Lacon charity, Kansas prohibition cases, and large lumber interests in Wisconsin. It also covers a New York firm issuing a 10 cent New Testament edition and Illinois legis ature records with 1195 bills presented and only 27 enacted.
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Senate
Robertson
Port of
New York
Contested New York Senate Nomination Sparks Fevered Politics
Political friction in New York heats up as Conkling and Platt are likely to win Albany caucus nominations tonight. If elected, the move would signal state support for the two senators and challenge Blaine's influence over Empire state politics.
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New York
Conkling
Platt
Albany
Blaine
Empire State
Henry and Lacon Rivalry Contested in Local Dispute
Citizens of Henry deny a long standing jealousy with Lacon and debunk census and pauper claims. They challenge the neighbor’s figures, urge consult of county records, and dismiss the feud as personal grievance.
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Henry
Lacon
Republican party rift over Robertson senate vacancy
The Chicago Journal notes the Conkling Platt split, Garfield and Conkling tensions, and the New York legislature vote to fill vacancies by Robertson's appointment. It suggests Republicans in both chambers supported Robertson, while opposition to Conkling and Platt lingered amid party infighting.
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Corking-Platt
Conkling
Spracuaé Cowker
Robertson
Garfield
Jaine
Cowling
Bloomington
New York
United States
Conklin
Platt Ono Wack
Belog
Posalbl Hoy
Dorsed Robortton
Senate
Platt
Crow
Chicago Journal
May Day celebration at Blood's grove in California
From Carpinteria May 2 a large gathering of grangers and Good Templars celebrated May Day at James Blood's grove. Guests enjoyed swinging, croquet and games then a grand picnic dinner with abundant fruit and preserves. An evening ball and supper followed with lively dancing and flower crowned participants. A pair of admired young women were praised for beauty. The 38th of May will bring a Ventura stage trip with farm news and reports on crops, weather and a local holy band tent.
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Carpenteria
Good Templars
James Blood
Ventura
Santa Barbara
Allei
J. H. Haun
Canal Commissioners bill faces tough odds in eight day session
Springfield report notes House bill 616 to test lake front title passes second reading amid strong railroad opposition led by Harrington of Kane. It faces stiff hurdles with appropriations and two thirds vote needed, as supporters warn against starving state charities and reform institutions.
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Lake Front
Harrington of Kane
State Board of Charities
House
Senate
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High Heaven
Nola
Temperance Convention Session Reports Harmony and Zeal
The two day gathering near Fairbury featured delegates’ reports and discussions on temperance. Attendance was good and interest high with strong written reports. Notables included Miss Hood of Chicago and Mrs Harris of Lake Bluff. Evening singing by the Lacona glee club followed by speeches from Hood Harris Reed and McClish.
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Mra M
Kline
Henry
Mra Harris
Lake Bluff
Aira G. ¥. Blackstone
Lacon
Watering
Wenona
Ala
Miss Hood
Chicago
Lacon Glee Club
Reed
Harris
McClish
Electric Bitters Offered As Remedy For Weakness
Cases of female weakness delicate constitutions and sufferers of stomach liver and kidney complaints will find Electric Bitters a speedy cure. The sick should rejoice that a reliable remedy is within reach. Health and happiness follow use. For sale by J W Niece at 50 cents.
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J. W. Niece
Dramatic Reading by Capt Dick inson Pupil Recital at Rose's Hall
The Lacon Home Journal reports a crowded Rose's Hall performance by Capt Dick inson and his pupils. Miss Barnes, Miss Rulon, and Miss Hessa Owen gave polished renditions while Miss Hattie Davis impressed with Abou Ben Adhem. The audience praised the evening and Capt Dick inson earned commendation for his leadership.
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Lacon
Dickinson
Rose's Hall
Miss Barnes
Rulon
Hessa Owen
Hattie Davis
Electric Bitters and river trade updates among 19th century notices
Advert natural tonic Electric Bitters praised for stomach liver and kidney relief with widespread demand. Ice shipments from W J Lemp reported while ships load for southern markets. A Boston tale touts a patent remedy curing long standing headaches and neuralgia inspiring many families to use it. Grape vines suffered severe winter damage with many roots killed.
Daughter Born to John Fink in Whitefield
In Whitefield on May 11 a daughter was born to John Fink and granddaughter to Mrs. Robert Jacobs.
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Whitefield
John Fink
Mra
Robert Jacobs
Marriage notices from Whitefield and Steuben
Married May 14 in Btoulben by Rev Hitchcock John Bhtts of Whitefield wed Maggie Henbley of Steuben. At Hennepin May 2 Andrew Noxon druggist married Theodora Linn, both of H.
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Btoulben
W. H Hitchcock John Bhtts
Whitefield
Maggie Henbley
Steuben
Hennepin
Andrew C. Noxon
Theodora Linn
Rites and Deaths: Emma Harris and Silas Locke Died
Princeville Independent notes deaths in May including Emma Harris 87 of bilious fever, wife of George Harris and daughter of William Rowe of Whitefield. Silas Locke 37, brother of Mrs E Hutohina. Ann Young of Winnebago City married to H Young. infant son of W OC and Cornelia Wear. poem honors for Freddie.
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Emma H
George Harris
William Rowe
Whitefield
St. James
Minn
Silas Locke
E. Hutohina
Winnebago City
Minnn
Ann
H. Young
Mr. Lewis Baysles
Princeville
W. OC
Cornelia Wear
Smith Phil
Freddie
Henry Market Prices: Winter Wheat Corn Oats and More
Market list shows Henry Market quotes for farm products including wheat at Winter and Spring prices, corn ears and shelled, oats white mixed, rye, barley, lard, butter, eggs, potatoes, poultry, turkey, tallow, hay, hogs, wood, apples, wool, molasses, cheese and hides with per unit values and per ton or per pound rates. Prices reflect bulk agricultural goods and byproducts in midterm market terms.
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Henry
Public Sale Of Farm Equipment And Household Goods
The undersigned will sell at public sale at the late Mrs Elizabeth Allen residence two miles south of Caledonia Magnolia township Putnam county Illinois on Saturday June 4 1981 at 10 o clock a m. Items include 8 work horses 3 cattle hogs farming implements furniture and household goods terms cash under five dollars else 10 months credit by note note due if not paid promptly H G Allen
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Elizabeth Allen
Caledonia
Nagnolia Township
Putnam County
Illinois
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