Subscription Terms and Political Glances in 1879
The notice outlines subscription costs of one dollar annually with ten cents extra for out of county mailings and renewal practices including date changes as receipts. It requests reader updates for post office, address changes with old and new details two weeks ahead and payment options. It also mentions West Virginia Governor Beaufort count as Republican and notes Harrison as centennial president with inaugural dates for Washington and Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burt
Goff
West Virginia
Tsirly
Congressman Payson Hinted for Top Government Posts
The piece discusses Congressman Payson as a strong candidate for cabinet secretary of the interior or commissioner of the General Land Office and suggests he could also be a fit for the speakership of the next House. It portrays him as eminently capable for any of these roles.
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Payson
Interior
General Land Office
House of Representatives
State Senator Race Notes For 20th District
Fragmentary OCR notes list names such as Dickinson and Newell and numeric codes. The text references a state senate contest in the 20th district with partial voting tallies or codes but lacks a complete narrative or clear result.
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Pies Wood- Tazehall
Ford. Well
R. B. Dickinson
L. Newell
Price P
Judge Payson Tops Snow by Eight Thousand
Payson leads Snow with a 8684 to 8084 plurality and a 2148 margin over Snow and Smulth in a local election tally indicating Payson secured the majority.
Banquet in Honor of Judge Burns in Lacon
The Marshall County Bar held a farewell banquet for Judge Burns at the Taggart house in Lacon last Friday. The dining room was festooned with Chinese lanterns, a sumptuous repast was served, Judge T M Shaw presided, and many attorneys and court officers attended. Wives surprised the gathering by entering uninvited to bid farewell, letters of regret from several judges were read, and Judge Burns delivered an emotional farewell wishing success in his new home.
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Burns
Taggart
Lacon
Marshall County
Delmunico
T.M Shaw
Judge Burns
G. O Barnes
Wine Ong
Hopkins
Peoria
R. B. Edwards
Potter
Evans
G M. Bane
S. M. Barnes
E. D. Richmond
J J Sands James Law
James Twist
James Wencott
Frank Weir
Ueata
Lacon Brass Band
Indies
Bonogs
Green
Page
Wheelbarrow bet fulfilled in Putnam village political stunt
Two Putnam youthsGeorge Johnson Democrat and A Len nan Jones Republicanfulfilled the wheelbarrow wager by wheeling Jones from R Clark Son store to Henry 0 miles over three hours. Jones rode the barrow adorned with flags and banners while Johnson carried the load across Edward street to Heath's corner and back to The Republican office. A crowd gathered to witness the unusual campaign episode praised for its fidelity and prompt execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Clark & Son
Putnam
Henry
George Johnson Democrat
A. Lennan Jones
Union
Jones
Morrison
Edward Street
Heath's
Rolog
Horrow
Johson
Putnam Village
New Discovery Pills Cure Hyver Complaint
An ad notes a new remedy by Dr Powell's Drug Store claiming Miles' Pills cure digestive ailments and constitutional pities using a new method. It urges readers to sample the treatment at Powell's and warns against aggressive purgatives.
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M. P
Dr Powell's
Magnolia Barbecue Marks Harrison Morton Ratification Celebrate Magnolia
A Magnolia social in honor of Harrison and Morton election features six beef roasts, a communal feast, marching torches, bands, and a large turnout. Speakers include Andrew Mills of Decatur. festivities include glee clubs, a wheelbarrow wager, and fireworks as Magnolia demonstrates its partisan unity.
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Harrison and
Morton
Maz Nolia
Magnolia
Henry Ditman
Mr Ruble
Magnolia Harrison Club
Rolly’s
Agency of Salt River Transportation Co
Prince of Drivers
Frank Leavitt
John Schneider
Johthony Jones
Charles
Kirk Booth
Dr Leagitts
Benjamin Law
H J Schodler
Stire
Saratoga Glee Club
Jev Whorrall
Henry Quartette
Sod
Harrison
Henry Eddingfiehl
Rep
Wi Horton
Dem
Will Horton
Eddingfield
H J Swindler
Magnolia Glee—Club
Mary
Andrew Mills
Decatur
Masonic Hall
Wm Beckwith
Riley Roberts
C. E. Abbott
Harrison Club
Hull
Vicinity
Model church to feature fresco walls and bronze arches
The article describes interior work for a new church with frescoed walls around the auditorium and classrooms. Will H. Peters of Peoria to execute the fresco, bronze borders and color glass windows. The building will have 122 jet chandeliers, 72 inch reflector lighting, warm air heating, a ventilating flue and a planned December opening with Dr Parkhurst to dedicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H Scott
Walla
Will H. Peters
Peoria
Parkhurst
Depaw College
Indiana
Wuoen
Scott
G. W. Emerick
Lewis Snyder
Phl J . Moodey
E. T Dinosway
Syrup of Figs Fame Grows Amid Advertising Push
The text touts Syrup of Figs as a popular remedy for cleansing and toning the system and relieving headache cold and fever. It notes price points and availability from Dr Powell. The piece also mentions new font styles and jobbing department upgrades at the Republican office and invites advertising orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Republican
St Paul Family Mention Notes Bonham Lineage
At St Paul, Nov 6, 280n to Roscoe L Bonham and Mollie Bonham, and grandson to Hd Bonin of Whitefield.
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St. Paul
Roscoe L
Mollie Bonham
HD. Bonin
Whitefield
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Quick Relief
Fragmentary line hints at a health claim for Hood's Sarsaparilla as a speedy answer to a medical concern, suggesting rapid relief with the product.
North Central Illinois Medical Association Meets in LaSalle
The North Central Illinois Medical Association gathers in LaSalle on December 4. Dr K E Rich of Wenona is on the program and Dr Pendleton of Magnolia presents a report on Cancers of the Pleura.Drs Kinnear Reeder Thomas Willis and Cowen serve on standing and special committees with Nr Thompson named to the board of censors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Central Illinois Medical Association
LaSalle
K. E. Rich
Wenona
Pendelton
Magnolia
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Wood- Tate
P A. Coen
Ford
Jonas T Ball
W. H. Ambrose
J. W. White
J M MccCulloch
Jonas Ball
Coen
Bail
White
Ceougreas
Paysonr
Snowd Smith
Kankakee
Ord
Big Woodford
Tivingston
Aroquois
Ay Bentty
Ash
Boreas
Theo
Light Guard Band
New Opera Hall
John Wilams
Ile
Thomas Williams
Abner Camp
Areball County
Illinois
A. Camp
Plymouth Rocks
Plymouth Rock
Sam Croft Hlenry
Bart
Colland
Papakell Howeo
S the
Pillsbury
Clark & Son A
Putnam Tl
Fifth Street
G O. Barnes
John Myere
Kbitt
C.W. Notanineechard
Bay Ferns
Market Street
G. Burwood
Jordi, Jones
Hutchin & Lincoln
J. H. Scott
Frank A. Deyoe
Virginia D
Eptham Warren
Gros
Frank Coe
Sea Alice Eatherton
Clinton
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Bank
August Hanck
Anna Wend
Louis
Roy
Owe l
Kennerly
M. T. Turley
Green County
Hood
Henry Township
E. B. Knapp
Wellington
Kan
Edith Stevenson
Lota
Ohio
Dropay
W. B
D. L. Be
Stark County
Angelina
Henry Atchinson
Hutchins & Lincoln
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