Republican Nominees and Campaign Notes Highlight 1876 Ticket
The piece lists Republican ticket choices for Ohio and Illinois offices including vice president Rutherford B. Hayes and William Wheeler, with notes on candidates for secretary of state editor and other posts. It mentions George M. Bane canvassing Woodford County for Hayes and Wheeler, claims Colorado support for the party, and quotes George Washington Parker reacting to his nomination with a quip about a goal to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford
Cpoeiant
Greendury
Marshall
Smebere
Kankakee
John Swaney
Putnam
Jesse W. Hurd
A. Ranney
Woodford
Zor Hatta
George Ie
John D. Hatfield
Alfred At
George M. Bane
Lacon, Will
Woodford County
Hayes
Wheeler
George Washington Parker
Washington
George
Mysterious Death Of William Fogo In Sparland Region
Sparland correspondent reports William Fogo died after a group traveled six to eight miles from Sparland and left him in a wagon. A woman discovering him later found groceries in the wagon and suspects alcohol impaired the party. Officials urged a coroner’s inquest for full investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
William Fogo
Spariland
Fogo
Independents, Democrats Split Nominations in State Race
Democrats and independents failed to unite in nominations, each party backing separate tickets. A factional split led to changes with J. Frantz of Woodford replacing Newell and Vance for state senator, while independents blamed the move on Democratic manipulation and urged Republicans to unite for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell
Vance
J. Frantz
Woodford
Tilderites
Greenback County Convention At Lavon Nominates P K Porley
The Lavon meeting drew machinists and reform Democrats seeking control. Amid weak resolve the convention blundered by nominating P K Porley for state attorney a Republican rival could not accept again, while the Greenback push aimed to drain Republican votes but failed, aiding the Republican cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenback County
Lavon
P. K&b. Porley
Henty
Tribune
Contested Civil War Letter Sparks Local Election Fight
The Putnam Standard prints a July 2 1866 letter from X F Raley attacking Lincoln and praising Jefferson Davis. It questions whether E V Raley attended Jake Thompson’s Northern rebel meetings and alleges a $300000 seizure for the Sons of Liberty. The piece ends urging votes for Fort Avaney Hurd Riannoy and allies.
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Ratey
Tito Sentimanta
Jake Thompson Fone
Buchanan
Sons of Liberty
Mr. Raley
Thompson
E. V. Raley
Jake Thompson
At -Poo-, Rin
Jake
United States
North
Jefferson-Davis
Abraham Lincoln
Jifpruon Davis
Avery
Bean
Mr. Lincoln
Lincoln
Abraham
Fort
Avaney
Hurd
Riannoy
Rover
Hennepin’s artesian well and town improvements praised
A historical visit notes Hennepin’s well at 800 feet producing tepid water with a warm flow to the river. It praises homes, schools, churches, and new stores while listing local officials and businesses including Purviance, Seaton, Speer, Seaton, Cook, Deck, Durley, and Mogsta. The piece captions the fair as a success and endorses Read for sheriff and Durley and Onsson for county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian
A. T. Purviance
Court House
A. T. Furvyiance
P. Savage
Ter
A. V. Speeer
Putnam County
Phanton
Record Printing Office
I. H. Cook
Ite
Adam Deck
Higdine
P. B. Durley
C. & W. Eddy
Edry Goods
Mogstays
George O. Read
Jem, Durley
W. . Onsson
Buro
Bayes and Wheeler
Nebraska Prospects and Immigration Pressure Highlight State Growth
The article extols Nebraska’s farming bounty in 1876 with record wheat barley oats and rye and minimal corn loss from hopper outbreaks. It urges readers to visit Nebraska to verify facts, argues agriculture fuels wealth, and notes favorable land values and immigration flow boosting prosperity.
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Nebraska
Tindig
Men of Science
America
United States
Rome
Fire Destroys Roger Rowe Home in Whitefield
The Rowe family narrowly escaped a late night blaze at their Whitefield residence. Mrs Rowe and Roger were awakened near midnight by the smell of smoke as flames consumed the house. No injuries reported and the cause is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Rowe
Whitefield
Mrs. Rowe
Efen
Fire destroys house and belongings. rowe to rebuild
A house fire consumes the Rowe residence and all belongings after occupants fled with their children. Two asleep hired men escape as flames ruin clothing and a gold watch. insurance covers about 1200 dollars, with property loss likely exceeding 2000 dollars. Mr Rowe plans to rebuild using timber already hauled to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowan
Itill
Rowe
German Syrup Promise and Coroner Candidate Notice
An advertisement touts Dr A Boscheo's German Syrup claiming relief from lung diseases and urges readers to obtain a 10 cent sample. A separate notice names JOSEPH PLACHER as an independent candidate for Coroner in BPARLAND dated Sept 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bparland
Joseph Placher
Births in Saratoge and Souchwine Townships
In Saratoge township on September 14 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Paris. In Souchwine on September 20 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kidney White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoge Township
Robert P. Paris
Souchwine
Kidney White
Marriages Recorded Across Several Townships and Cities
In this city a baptism and multiple marriage notices appear. Austin Edmiston officiates a ceremony for Lillie R, daughter of Henry Martin, at Henry Martin’s residence. Additional nuptials include Stella, daughter of Jesse B. Bane, and Han Bon J. DePue, Marshall County treasurer, in Broubon township Range and Lip, and Israel IL Rev. 0. Branselj to Miss Ann E., daughter of James W. Anderson near Mt. Palatine in Putnam county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Martin
Edmiston
Austin Ed
Lillie R
Henry Artin
Lacon
Tracy
Hanbon J. Depue
Marshall County
Stella
Jesse B. Bane
Broubon Township
Rev. Zalman
Range
Mt. Palatine
Putnam County
Thompson
Tiskilwa
Israel IL
Btanselj
Ann E
James WN. Anderson
Obituaries Highlight Local Deaths in September
In Rentog township Patrick McManus aged 50 died September 28 of consumption. At Lacon May Reeder aged 18 daughter of L H and Catherine Reeder died September 21. At Hennepin Bra Bulgar Bosley aged 70 mother of W Bosley died September 19 of consumption.
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Rentog Township
Patrick McManus
Lacon
May
Pr. LH
Catherine D. Reeder
Hennepin
Bra
Bulgam Bosley
W. Bosley
Henry Market Price Snapshot from Tomsday Market Day
Henry market report lists prices on October 5 for commodities including wheat at 75 cents per bushel, corn 40 and 42 cents, oats 26 cents, rye 58 per 1000, barley 60 3550, lard 12 and 140 per barrel, butter 109 18 per pound, eggs 10 to 12 cents per dozen, potatoes 40 and 15 cents per bushel, chickens 81 500093 per dozen, turkeys seven cents per pound, hay Timothy 3 per ton, hogs live 3 36 per 100 pounds, wood 8 4 per cord, hides green and dried, honey 20 250 per ton, molasses 6 50 21 per gallon, green apples 2 10 per bushel, cheese 1 50 per ton.
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Henry
Tomsday
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Benny Regublican
Alfred‘Pham Refusas
Ofice
Republican County Committee
Colorado
Henry Market
Asntvissi
Aes
D. W. Danley
Ania
Cooper Shop
L Kuzhler & Co
Colwet
W. Way
Peter ‘Tommes
Uillea
Hunry
Aaa
Comstock & Avery
Illinois
Peoria
Septalyl
East Park Row
Meat Market
WM. Schneider
Uge
WM. Bchnedder
Ayper’s
J.C. Ayer & CO
Lowell, Mass
Talao
Novaral
Potter
Henry, Il
Moma
Brock Prrgruyers
Bafely
BAS R&c
N. Y
Spanier
Brek
FT Drira
Florida
Soptalwy
Jon G. Tattersiat.s
C. & W. Everett
Booksellers
General Dealers
Kalb & Ellsworth
J. M. ‘Small
Bull & Huloo
Watcors & Glosks
J. M
BOOTS
Eckhart & Hiles
Milwaukee
Philadphia Lads
Eckhart & Hilb
Everett
Powell &Duke
Third Street
Paskell
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