Local election returns show Republican gains in Marshall County
Marshall County voters favored Republicans for six of nine county offices, with the state treasurer winning by a large margin and Congressman Graff receiving 117 votes over Barnes. Democrats won three offices, including county clerk, while Wright defeated Richmond for county judge and Mallary carried the superintendent post with strong backing. The piece notes urban candidates draw floating votes, disadvantaging country residents, and mentions a setback for the free text book plan.
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Marshall
Graff
Barnes
Court House
Lieut Wright
Richmond
Wright
M M Mallary
H Tiroland
W Wanghop
Lacon
Bnd Isha
Local Partisan Returns Show Narrow County Votes
Trustees for the People's Party each received one vote while Prohibition backers tally 16 and 17 for Mary I Barnes and Griffith. Stephen Martin seeks Congress with 17, Marion Gallup for Representative 21, Bocce Labor Party records one vote for rastse, Patnata County again backs Theron B Gallaher as sheriff and confirms Paxton for a second term.
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People's Party
Prohibition
Mr. Mary,i Barnes
Griffith
Stephen Martin
Congress
Marion Gallup
Representative
Bocce Labor Party
Rastse
Patnata
Theron B Gallaher
Paxton
Lynching of Samuel Stewart near Toluca and Lacon shocked town
A mob of 500 or more seized Samuel M. Stewart after a brutal assault on Miss Mary O’Brien in Toluca. They dragged him to a tree near Hall cemetery and hanged him as authorities watched. The inquest blamed unknown hands for the death. Stewart, 28, left a wife and child. O’Brien was highly regarded in Toluca.
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Samuel M. Stewart
Tolucs
Lacon
Toluca
Pearis
Stewart
Deviin Coal Co
Mary O’brien
Great Western
Misa O'Brian
James O'Brien
Bors
John Hines
Mies O'Brien
Seatonville
Miss O'Brien
Jaiice
Holloran
Ryan
Calaboose
William Gooley
Broaddus
Beriff Broaddus
Broaddas
Pairoaddas
Jand
Weill
Ny Etc
Atalrwar
Oriather
Reece
Hall Cemetery
J Q Hall
Lenz
Surreys
Geenan
Broward
Ste Han
Emerson Rules For Reading And A Father Finn Lecture
The Library Association plans a lecture by Rev Father Finn on Wit Humor and Pathos of Trish Poeta. The talk aims to educate and entertain Henry citizens and promises a pleasant, instructive evening. Fall details on date and admission will appear later.
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Emerson
Shakespeare
Father Finn
Homor
Trish Poeta
Henry
Phaira
Henry High School football team suffers rough Wenona match
Henry High School traveled to Wenona for a football game. Wenona loaded with extra players, Henry outweighed and outplayed but felt refereeing favored Wenona. After the game the Henry team ate at Stanton House and returned home early Sunday morning.
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Venona Town
Anderson
Glantz
Gates
Mason
Don Wingate
Robinson
Shepard
Arthur Morton
Frank Molton
Oliver
Henry
Wenone
Hellam
Wenona
Stanton House
Returns From Marshall County Vote Narrowed by Bonnington
Partial results show Republican gains as one precinct in Bonnington remains unreported. The report notes Marshall County totals only after that precinct is counted, with no final outcome yet.
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Bonnington
Henry Ill Council Proceedings November 1808
City council in Henry Illinois holds regular and special sessions in October and November 1808. aldermen vote on bills salaries repairs and street work and approve liquor license bonds for several applicants in a roll call vote.
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Henry, Ill
Paskell
Baer
Adama
Stever
Hartley
Duke
Doelzer
Ald Stever
Ald Hartley
Henry E'éotrie
Motter
Jos Schick
Ed Meyers
Cose Veesanes
Frank Bush
Geo Worley Do
Theo
Howard Do
Joo Broderlee
Joo Haun Do
AG Humphrey
Recereecansersa
BF Krenz
Philip Stelmle, Jr
Wymer Schlosser
H Vogelsang
P Heininger
J Dwyer
D Dwyer
Conrad Apfel
A L Hupp
8 Rowe
Wm Dake
Henry Yaeger
B Yaeger
Anton Gresser
J J Gresser
Frank Baer
Anton Reavy
Patrick Hennessey
Daly Bros
D W Botts
David Holmes
M Murray
Jao Kapraen
Rheumatism Cure Promises Swift Relief
A dubious claims ad touts Systic Cure as a radical remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia, asserting cure within 1 to 3 days and immediate disappearance of the disease. The note also mentions druggists Howell and Henry Graff and reports mixed election tallies across counties with Graff leading in several races.
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Boldby
Je&e A Howell
Henry
Obituary notices and local classifieds mention several deaths
In this city dates range from November 5 to November 10 with multiple brief obituaries noting William U18 Spangler age 4t Marysville Kansas and Frank S Goodrigh 79 years 8 months plus Sarah Daly 59 mother of John and Thomas Daly and Vauna H Wheeler elderly resident. The city area lists various agricultural and provisioning items including flour patents and seasonal goods.
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William U18 Spangler
Marysville
Kapa
Sherman Hill
California
Gndes
Arthur Barnes
Aryaville
Kaw
Berick Fox
Thie City
Frank
Goodrigh
la Rose
Sarah Daly
John and
Thomas Daly
Putnam
Vauina H. Wheeler
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by South American Nervine
An advertisement touts a universal stomach cure named South American Nervine onic promising cure from the first dose. It claims reliable relief for indigestion and stomach weakness and asserts safety and broad efficacy. The note ends with political results: Dinois remains Republican and Graff leads by about 2000 in his district. Mason and Tazewell vote for Barnes in small margins.
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J. B
Fva. Powell
Dinois
Graff
Mason
Tazewell
Barnes
Born in City and Maryaville Child of Barnes family
A son was born in the city on November 8 to Charles Green. In Maryville Kansas on November 6 a son was born to Chester Barnes, great grandson to Mr Sorick Fox.
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Nouv
Charles ‘Green
Maryaville
Kan
Leon
Chester Barnes
Sorick Fox
Married in Whitefield area vows tie two lives
Nov 4 at the residence of Ross anos 8627 Vincenzi duo a wedding joined Thomas A Run Hells of Whitefield Carners and Viola A Keeling a slater of Rose Hanos in a formal ceremony.
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Chicago
Rossanos
Vincenci Duo
Thomas A. Run Hells
Whitefield Carners
Viola A. Keeling
Slater
Rose Hanos
Hutchins Cloak Opening Draws Women to Sale
Dozens of garments sold and many orders taken for Fur Capes Jackets and Plush Capes. The Cloak Trade of Henry's noted with over 2500 dollars in orders this season. Millinery includes walking hats trimmed hats and bonnets with a fresh dress goods and silk display now on sale.
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M. Mallary
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Frank Krenz
Hutchins & Becker
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J.B. Passeng
A. G. Humpnurry
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Putnam County
McNabb
G F Stanton
J. Donaby
W & Hawthorne
Thomas Paxton
Theron E Gallaher
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Young & Steers
A. Webber
Camp Grove
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Renry K. Kapram
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