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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1894
Page
4
The Benry Republican urges every county voter to ensure their name is on the registration list. The registering board will sit October 16 and 30 at polling places in each precinct. It notes Republicans have never held county offices while three Democrats have served the last four years.
Hon J W Graff held meetings last week in Mason county drawing big crowds. At Sni carte over 700 attended while Manito filled the hall beyond capacity, Graff spoke from an open window in the former Democratic strongholds.
L. C. McMurtrie for judge, Putnam Beckwith for treasurer, A. Worley for clerk, and C W Buckley for sheriff touted as a strong team. The piece notes GOP nominees, humorous chatter about local figures, and a jab at George Barnes’ waning bid with ex Republican turncoats from Ohio and Iowa.
The notice explains that all Illinois women eligible under law may vote for three University Trustees on the State ticket in the general election. It outlines age residency and registration requirements and urges Republican women to register with male relatives or friends to ensure turnout, naming trustees Alexander McLean Samuel M Bullard and Mrs Lucy L flower on the Republican ticket.
Pekin Post notes talk that Barnes of Lacon faces defeat due to apathy in the Democratic district. Editors debate the Soldier Letter and Democrats’ response, while Joseph V. Graff is tagged as the first congressman in the new Fourteenth district. Old soldiers in the district endorse the letter’s sentiments.
Correspondent recalls a near miss on a Cascades run as a freight strikes a tree on a siding while late. He reaches Ellensburg, details Yakima hop fields and irrigation drives, notes prices 8c to 50c, and praises Yakima and Kittitas valleys for fruit and dairy potential.
The Henry Woman's Club met Monday afternoon with President Mrs Laura A Kline. Delegates to a Chicago federation meeting were chosen, and papers on women's intellectual influence sparked discussion though not fully debated. Recitation by Miss Zella Kellogg closed the session before adjournment.
Four remedies grace the market with strong claims and guaranteed results. Electric Bitters, Bucklen's Arica Salve, Dr King's New Life Pills, and King's New Discovery promise relief for consumption coughs colds and digestive issues. Sold at Dr Powell's drug store.
The Peoria Journal reprints a letter from Hon George C. Barnes, Democratic candidate for Congress, denouncing rivals’ protectionist positions while urging clear stances on how to fund revenue if tariffs are lowered. The exchange questions the sincerity of Democrats and contrasts Barnes with Tom L. Johnson’s explicit plans.
William Grant of Peoria Illinois accuses party leaders of wavering on single tax and tariff issues in a letter dated October 5, 1894. He urges answers to his criticisms and invites a public discussion with congressional candidates.
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