Political activity and social events in Lacon and surroundings
The period reports Republican rallies, speeches by Clark Carr and Ed Fleischer, a marching club forming in Evans, and a floating theater boat in Lacon. Local church events, a Peoria laundry agency dispute, a chinaman worker’s accident, and preparations for the Patriotic Heroes Battalion march through Wenona are noted along with multiple visits and social gatherings in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jis Fort
Chicago
Wright
Streator
Busines
John Smith Vocared Fridey- Stand
J. T. Thompson
Tyes Piper
Lacon
Spontas Bane
DePue
Congregational Cehurch
W. B. Thomas
Milford J. Thompson
Frank ‘Godley
Court House
Clark E. ‘Carr
Opera House
Peoria
Ewell
Cornell
Methodist Church of
Lason
Moots
Shafer Bros
Ideal Panacea Promoted by Local Figures
James L. Francis Alderman lauds Dr Kings New Discovery as an ideal cure for coughs colds and lung complaints after five years use in his family. Rev John Burgus a Methodist minister for 50 years endorses it as beneficial with speedy relief. Trial bottles free at Powers Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Francis
Chicafs
Kings
John Burgus
Keokuk
Iowa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr King
Dr Powers Drug Store
Boyer Divorce Case Stirs Eureka Community
Eureka Illinois September 30 Elder T A Boyer seeks divorce from Mrs Lulu Boyer amid local attention. Boyer a Eureka College graduate and evangelist faces allegations of cruelty. Alimony of four dollars weekly granted to the wife pending final judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyer
Chicago Journal
Eureka, Ill
T. A. Boyer
Lulu Boyer
Mroyer
Eureka College
Weccart
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promised as True Blood Purifier
Fragmented text notes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a strong medicine, urging readers to choose it over substitutes and call it a true blood purifier. The rest blends stray phrases about snakes, a parade, cannons, and visitors with unclear context and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Hunting Party Heads to Prairie Chickens in Whitefield Meet
L G 4 Hunting Party with Henry Willis and Oscar Hill of Whitefield visited Sheffield in Bureau County last week to hunt prairie chickens. Billy Carr led with a rifle while hip boots were needed for much of the wet ground. The day produced several birds and a humorous mishap when Billy rode on Mr Case who acted as pack horse. A planned duck hunt and target practice followed with a comedic boat capsize by the doctor who exclaimed I am in it before recovery.
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L. G
L. Case
Henry
D Willis
Oscar Hill
Whitefield
Sheffield
Bureau County
Billy Carr
Billy
Senachwine Lake
Tam
Hill
W. H
Wedded for Life in Sparland Social Event
Miss Minnie Timmons married Mr Fr H Gebhr in Sparland last Thursday. The ceremony presided by Rev DeClark followed a wedding game by Mrs W Buckley. Relatives from Peoria and Henry attended, with elegant decorations, cream dresses, and a reception with meats, cakes, fruit and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Minnie Timmons
Fr. H. Gebhr
W. Buckley
Rey DeClark
Miss Gehr
Gehr
A. J Baughman
Peoria
D. ©. Timmons
Lewie
Hessa Wilkinson
Lewis Buck
Henry
E. A. Adkinson
Mellie
J. H. Adkinson
Death of David Sherman at Jacksonville Asylum
David Sherman died at the Jacksonville asylum last Friday after a brief illness of convulsions. Born August 23, 1837 in Pennsylvania, he lived in Illinois since 1869 and worked as a teamster for Mr Wells during the Copperas Creek project. He left two children, Arnold who drowned years ago and Sarah in Colorado. Funeral held Sunday at Congregational church with Rev G H Rowe officiating. he was 59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Sherman
Jacksonville
Sherman
Pennsylvania
Hannah Hull Nee Tindle
Trenton
N. J
Illinois
Wells
Copperas Creek
Arnold
Sarah
McMannan
Colorado
Telegraph Grange Fair Set for Saturday at Grange Hall
Telegraph grange completed fair plans after a Monday meeting in the Doctor's hall. The event will be held all day and evening at Grange Hall with exhibits and small premiums. Nurseryman Geo Snell of Whitefield Corners offers young fruit trees for top display, and other donations are promised. Grange ladies will serve hot coffee and sandwiches. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph Grange
Doctor's Hall
Grange Hall
Geo Snell
Whitefield Corners
the Grange
Wheatland Republican Club Plans Monday Drill Meeting
The Wheatland Republican Club schedules a drill on Monday evening with a call for a larger fall turnout. The event aims to energize members and attract new attendees to the club dues and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland Republican Club
Knights of Pythias Hold Evening of Euchre and Toasts
Twenty five or thirty Knights of Pythias with their wives met in Castle Hall on Thursday evening October 16 and enjoyed progressive euchre and a supper. Chancellor Commander L. R. Kinnear gave a short address followed by toasts. The gathering emphasized camaraderie and merriment as the 1896 campaign praises continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythias
L. R. Kinnear
Pool
Ballard's Snow Liniment and Local Marriage Notice
Ballard's Snow Liniment touted as a universal healer and animal remedy, price 50 cents, sold by Dr Powell. John Nichols suffers a string of bad luck as a child breaks an arm and another is run over, with Dr Willis treating the injuries. A pleasant wedding at M E H parsonage unites Dwight M Ball and Susie S Hawkins of Putnam, with friends from the Henking and Dawson circles attending a party at the Henkins home afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Atlantic
Pacific
Lakes
Gulf
Dr Powell
John Nichols
Mr Nichols
Henry
Willis
Pikke Onry
M. EH. Parsonage
Rey McLeish
Dwight M. Ball
Susie S. Hawkins
Putnam
Henkins Homestead
Adam and
Miles Henking
Eddie and
Martha Dawson
Viola Dawson
Daisy Morgan
Harry
Carrie Finley
Henry Citizens Urged to Decorate for Union Republican Rally
The passage calls Henry residents to set aside party prejudice and decorate homes, stores, and public buildings with flags bunting and lanterns to welcome thousands of visitors for the great Union Republican rally. It urges public spirit and illumination day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Lawmakers urged to boost jobs not coin cents
The text argues that only increased employment, enabled by legislation guaranteeing home markets, can grow workers' pay, not the creation of 60 cent dollars. It frames a call for policy to expand job opportunities through market access rather than monetary gimmicks.
Three Journal Offer Attracts Readers In One Path
An advertising note promotes a bundle of three journals the Inter Ocean Republican and Farm News for 82 claiming value and urging immediate subscription. Local items include A Camp reporting a cement walk and Geo Brooks repairing a walk in front of a dwelling owned by R N Lee with Joseph Schick active in the proceedte business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Ocean
Republican
Farm News
A. Camp
Geo Brooks
R. N. Lee
Joseph Schick
Republicans Rally in Greenville for State Ticket
Republicans announce a large rally in Greenville Bond county home of the lieutenant governor candidate on September 26. Senator Cullom Captain John R. Tanner and all state ticket candidates slated to attend. Campaign introduces meet venue novelties with a moving Sangamon county tent and portable benches for traveling meeting sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Bond County
Senator Cullom
John R. Tanner
Sangamon County
Quincy
Those Who Are Voters Synopsis of the Provisions of Law
A condensed guide on Illinois voting rules for women and men. It covers eligibility requirements for citizenship residence and registry, the October 13 registration date, and how registries and corrections are handled. Women may vote for university trustees if they meet the qualifications and must register in a separate section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
United States
University of Ilinois
Board of Registry
Explaining Ballot Marking and Constitutional Amendment
A guide explains Australian ballot procedure. Voters mark the straight Republican ticket by crossing the left circle. To vote for other candidates scratch the ticket and mark the circle of the chosen ticket and the candidate. The constitutional amendment asks whether to allow up to three amendments at one election. a cross after the word indicates a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croga
Iunder
Republicans Rally in Tenth District Ahead of Vote
Aledo native James McKinney reports strong Republican organization across Whiteside Rock Island and Mercer counties with sizable majorities expected. Local committees led by A. Liebernecht Williamson and Cummins claim large pluralities as speakers like Depew and Ingersoll visit.
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Tenth
James McKinney
Aledo
Prince
Whiteside County
Teller
St. Louis
Henry
Allison
William E. Mason
Hopkins
Kewanee
A. Liebernecht
Inox County
Williamson
Chauncey Depew
Galesburg
R. G. Ingersoll
W. G. Fuller
Stark County
Toulon
Wyoming
Mercer
James A. Cummins
Illinois Day at Canton for McKinley Visit Planned
Illinois state Republicans organize a grand excursion to Canton Ohio for McKinley in late October. A central bureau in Chicago handles delegations and rail plans with 4000 plus requests. organizers promise special trains, sleeping car options, and low rates for locals traveling from Galena to East St. Louis. The event aims to attract up to 20000 Illinois visitors with a grand parade and a serenade for Mother McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Republican Party
William McKinley
Ohio
Canton
Atate Ce
Illinois
May McKinley
Maj McKinley
Timo
Great Northern
Chicago
F. D. Bigbee
Chi
Central Committee
Higbee
Galena
Northern
Central Finois
Monmouth
Dubuque
Savannah
Rock Talan Keithsburg
Burlington
Quincy
Peoria
Springfield
East St. Louis
Mississippi River
Abeunoon
Cara
Partiea
C. P. Hitch
State Central
McKinley
Ta ner's Campaign Praised for Honor and Merit
The Chicago Eagle lauds Capt. John H Tanner as plain, honorable, and free of mudslinging. It says his campaigns are built on merit, earning him neighborly esteem and broad votes from citizens who demand good government and unimpeachable public officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Eagle
John H. Taner
Tanner
Eit
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Lacon Department
Powell
Itchison
Ueath
Patriotic Heroes
Wenona
Messrs
Wilcox
Jon
Balaltrain
Howe
Prairie State
Nereys
James Hartley
Hattie Gorman
Henry Giee Club
Miss Kallogg
the State University
Old Reliable City
John Heim
Reliable City
Hartley & Kirchman
Cabstoria
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