Elections Yield Wide Republican Victory in Key States
The fall elections produced a sweeping Republican win with 19 states giving majorities and Garfield and Arthur elected, surpassing the need for an electoral commission. Republicans gain 218 electoral votes, 28 more than required, while state tickets show broad majorities. Marshall county elects Wallace over Payson, and T. M. Shaw wins state senate, with Raley and Martin elected representatives. Woodford County faces a tie decision between Stowell and Thornton, and C. C. Jones leads Henry County, while James Wescott and other county officers are decided in closely contested races.
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Garfield
Arthur
Electoral Commission
Congress
Wallace
Payson
Marshall County
T. M. Shaw
Raley
Martin
Stowells
Thornon
Stowell
Thornton
Woodford County
C.C. Jones
Henry
Simpson
James Wescottle
Andrew KR. Hancock
Skelton
James Brasfield
Hancock
Weaver
Cullom
Frumbull
Streeter
Hamilton
Parsons
Cement
Oberry
Swigart
Starkells
Butz
Butterworth
McCartney
Harmon
Parson
Sackets
McClure
Cassell
Shaw
Bane
Jones
Laws
Wescott
Brasfield
Holler
Amendment
Whitefield
Trumbull
Fwallach
Onesell
Bave
Law
Weacott
Ivana
Culdum
Caswell
Bano
A New Year Call for Party Unity and Duty
The piece urges freemen to peace after battle, urging Republicans to serve country by voting, Democrats to repent and follow moral platform, and Greenback Labor to honor labor. It ends by asking if a lecture will be held this month.
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Graenback Labor Party
Election Table Excerpt Shows County Vote Totals
The article provides a total county vote tally submitted by Mr Kingsley including Presidential Electors and State positions. Names such as Weaver Hamilton Oberly Thompson Swigart Butterworth Evans McCartney Sackett Cassell Shaw and Payson appear with vote counts. the piece notes tabular obvial data was not ready and will be published in the next issue.
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Jesus
Kingsley
County Vote Totals and Candidate Names in Putnam and Bureau Counties
Readable fragments list representatives and officials by surname with vote counts across townships in Bureau and Putnam counties. It notes party tallies for Putnam with 9 scratched, 78 democratic, 5 greenback, 4 republican greenback, and concludes with Putnam County Vote.
Campaign speech and temperance club activities noted
Col G L Fort spoke at Blokerman's hall to a full crowd praising fiscal questions and bonds. The Lacongloo club’s presence drew cheers as the Garfield club hosted a supper afterward. Temperance meetings proceeded with a disrupted opening due to absent officers, then a program of recitations songs and dialogues. Boys caused mischief Monday night with gate thefts and depredations, while a Rochefort, Fayette Mich., correspondent endorsed Eclectric Wil.
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G. L. Fort
Blokerman’s Hall
Lacongloo Club
Frank Btlro
Tampaian
MFB
Garfield Club
Temperance Club
Adna Jones
Jones
Mack
Whitefield Corners
Henry
Josie Hall
Johnnie Sands
Minnie Frost
Clara Slaetar
Lizzie Hamaker
H. W. Ruggies
Anna Alien
Glass
Bruce Porley
Cora Woodward
Nina Goodrich
Newspaper Exchanges and Early 1880s Press Notes
The ElPaso Journal expands with new typography praising its clarity and prosperity. Streator Free Press upgrades to a power press and gains circulation. The Great West from Denver debuts eight pages under Brick Pomeroy with anti bond and anti robbery stance. Folio offers affordable musical literature, while White Cloud Review enters the scene with optimistic prospects.
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ElPaso,Journal
Streator Free Press
Republican
Free Press
Great West
I S
Denver
Col
Brick Pomeroy
Colorado
United States
Letter from Hitchcock to the Henry Republican
W H Hitchcock writes from Parland NL dated Nov 15 praising the local reception to his new field of labor. He notesSchool director Bir Cross, Miss Griman, Miss Worley and Dr Tesmer serving without pay as he and others express gratitude. He mentions weddings, a pastorate, and hopes citizens support a chosen president by a large majority.
Buckien's Arnica Salve Promises World Best Skin Cure
An antique advert promises Buckien's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions with money back guarantee. It lists extensive uses and a price of five cents per box while noting spring Blossom cures dyspepsia and bilious complaints.
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J C Kalb
Born in City Welcomes Son to Carroll Battalion Agent
A son was born in the city to C W Carroll, a battalion agent, enriching the family linked to Carroll. The brief notice lists the newborn and the father’s occupation.
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Toc W Carroll
Local Notices: Marriages and Engagements Featured
In Steuben Oot 51 by Rev W H Hitchenek William J Hill and Mises Elizabeth 8 Daughter of Charles Schultz At Boarland Oct 98 by Rev H Hitchenek Elisha J Coulton of Milo and Miss Emily A Cain of Baratoga. Our friend Elisha has been ratning Cain while Emily remains in the grip of an untamed Colton all in well that ends well. The benedicting of The Republican follows them. At Peoria October 24 by Barrett White Es Richard Shaw Jr of Lacon and Mise Mal Deal of Peoria. At Wenona Oct 91 by Rev 1k N Morse Oliver G Allen to Miss Roanna Hamilton At Wenona Oct 20 by Rev C Springer For Rest Merkle and Miss Susie Fisher.
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Steuben
W. H. Hitchenek
William J. Hill
Mises
Elizabeth
Charles Schultz
Boarland
H. Hitchenek
Elisha J Coulton
Milo
Emily A. Cain
Baratoga
Elisha
Cain
Emily Iain
Colton
Peoria
Barrett White
Es Richand Shaw, JR
Lacon
Mise Mal Deal
Wenona
N Morse
Oliver G. Allen
Roanna Hamilton
C Springer
Forrest Merckle
Susie Fisher
Local Notices From Isadora and Stark County
In Isadora Worth county Missouri John Cowen 4 of Royal and Aman Olmsted of Saratoga township and grandson of ex man J O Townsend of thisalty Near Dunlap Peoria county October 97 Alfred Paul 21 years 4 months 97 days son of her James and Catherine Flemming formerly of Saratoga township In Penn township Stark county October 18 or orkaning of the brain Alexander Kibbin Ger a tailor of Henry from 1549 to 1855
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Isadora
Worth County
John Cowen
Royal and
Aman& Olmsted
Saratoga
J. O. Lownsend
Alty
Dunlap
Peoria County
Alfred Paul
Daya
James
Catherine Flemming
Saratoga Township
Penn Township
Stark County
Alexander Kibbinger
Henry
Agricultural price snapshot from a winter market
Prices for grains and produce listed with Winter wheat at 80 and Spring 0, Corn around 75 to 82 cents, Rye at 75 cents, flour and other commodities priced per unit. Livestock items include Chickens Ducks Geese Turkey Hogs and Wood with varied per unit values. Fruits and commodities show apples wool molasses honey and cheese with specific unit prices.
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