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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1886
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription prices for one year in advance at 236.0, 81.50 outside Marshall County with 10 cents added for postage. Dated Thursday November 4, 1886.
Early results indicate broad Republican success while Democrats face dissatisfaction with current governance. Illinois votes Republican by about 25,000. Worthington Morrison and Neece defeated for Congress. In Marshall County, Republicans win all but Roberta, defeated by Twist by six votes. County clerk Law elected by 854, Evans, Ong, and Cassell with Purviance hold posts. Putnam County splits, Campbell elected superintendent. LaSalle County returns to Republican side. details from Putnam County reported. unofficial vote tallies arrive via A. V. Speer’s assistance.
An unsigned letter warns the High Behevol Building is dangerously unstable and could collapse without warning. It urges the school board to seek immediate alternative quarters to prevent a calamity, and calls for community support to back any board action. The letter also notes Chicago Kansas Western R A survey progress from Kansas City to Galesburg, hinting at a future main line through the area benefiting Henry and the region.
The Marshall County election drew strong interest with cordial turnout. A register of 658 yielded 472 ballots and a split board of Republican and Democrat officials oversaw counting. James C. Law led county clerk race with 301 votes to 80 for his Democrat challenger, signaling broad cross party esteem. other notable results included Prof W. H. Kistor and Henry Zilm receiving strong showings, while J. Burt led the superintendent of schools ticket. Post-results celebrations included cannon blasts and anticipated bonfires.
Washington Letter discusses reform sham politics in official life. It questions civil service neutrality, recounts pension office management by Gen Black, and notes partisan tensions during canvassing. It describes crumbling building conditions, annual report delays, and race week at the Washington race course as society gathers.
In Chilelotha October wedding at the church of the Epiphany, Edw. Leon and Inez, daughter of Ds. F. Thomen, all of Vetcoh, witnessed at the bride’s mother’s residence in Whitefield on the seventh by Rev P. S. Garreton. Fountain and Miss Barah E. Johnin.
Public sale of three Hoagland lots in Warren's Addition Henry Marquall county Illinois on Monday December 18 1886 at 10 o clock a m. Each lot about one acre. title perfect. Terms: one third cash day of sale balance due in five years with eight percent interest paid annually secured by mortgage. Lots may be offered separately then together. By order of Board of Trustees T13R10 Marshall county Ill John Barnard Township Treasurer and ex officio Clerk.
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