Political row in Wenona and Henry rallies loom
The article lists Illinois officials and candidates including John R. Tanner for Governor and William Northcott for Lieutenant Governor as well as state officers and trustees. It describes October campaign meetings in Wenona Henry Lacon and nearby areas with speeches by Ex-Gov John M. Hamilton and Ex-Congressman Geo D Adams, a torchlight parade and a grand rally.
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Illinois
John R. Tanner
William A. Northcott
James A. Hose
James 8. McCullough
Henry L. Herts
Edward O. Akin
F.M. McKay
T.T. Smith
Mary Curriel
Congress
Joseph V. Graff
Board of Equalization
W. O. Cadwallader
Hobert
Fort
C. F. Avery
Ieano B. Hammers
Osrault Clark
John Holm
John H. Franklin
George 3. Wightman
Joseph F. Geenen
Great Political Rally Planned in Henry Illinois
On Friday October 16 1896 Henry holds a grand political rally with a large afternoon and evening program. Delegations from neighboring towns attend a parade fireworks cannons and many bands. Ex Gov John M Hamilton and Congressman J V Graff headline the afternoon speakers with additional addresses in the evening by Geo E Adams R B Fort J Franklin and others. Citizens are invited to attend and join the mounted delegation with saddle horses. Excursion rates pledged on railroads and steamboats.
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John M. Hamilton
Henry
Wenong
Geo
Adams
Chicago
U. S.renate
John’ M. Hamilton
J. V. Graff
Geo. E. Adams
U. S. Benate
R. ‘B. Fort
J. . Franklin
Ill
Graff Campaign Rally Tour Draws Large Crowds Across Towns
Congressman Graff conducts a broad canvass with 56 speeches, despite hoarseness, drawing large crowds in Sparland La Rose Magnolia Patnam and nearby locales. Henry Republican Campaign Club, marching bands and fireworks bolster the events as Graff and allies entertain cheers and applause.
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Graff
Hhis
Sparland
Henry Phalanx
William Downey
Uongreansman Graff
Franklin
R. B. Fort
John Heim
Henry Republican Campaign Club
Congressman Graff
la Rose
Lacon
Magnolia
Masonic Hall
Henry
Meyers
Jeff Darley
J-H.taylor
Camp House
Patnam
J. Mi
Gionaries
Little Pat
Evenigs
Whitefield Corners
Pines
BF Henry
Prairie Center
Congress
City Council Proceedings Oct 6 1896 at Henry
Regular meeting notes read and approved. Bills listed include W. W. Engleaton nightwatch Hess Crotty & Williams paving brick Henry Electric Co lights and many street and city hall works. Treasurer's report shows expenses and balances. vote to receive report and destroy vouchers. A committee authorized coal purchase for coming year. Includes local farmer Ameal Raguit letter supporting Fort and addressed political controversy.
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Henry
Oali
G.—A
Camp
Adkinson
Frommel
Bickerman
Alds Heim
Paskerl
Ald Adkinson
Ald Frommel
Ed Smith
Camery
Wik
John Hann
C Sleuter
G Hofsteter
Monahane
J Barnes
O. A. Camp
Frank Ospen
R. B. Fort
Ameal Raguet
Lacon
Ill
Robt B. Fort
Mrort
Lacon-Homé Journal
Republicans Tout Strong County Ticket for November
The piece endorses a county slate with John Heim for circuit clerk, J HZ Franklin for States Attorney, Geo F. Wightman for surveyor, and Dr Keenan for coroner. It lauds their abilities and predicts the people will elect them on November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heim
Franklin
Geo F. Wightman
Keenan
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