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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1898
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a Republican ticket listing candidates for county offices and trustees of a university, including names such as Floyd, Whittegee, Abbott, Nightingale, Grape, Waughop, and Mal, with roles like treasurer, sheriff, and superintendent of schools.
An outline lists meetings for Congressman Ghaef at Saratoga Town Hall on Monday afternoon and at Henry on Monday evening, with events at Lacon on Tuesday evening, Totnas on Thursday evening, Putnam County Granville on Wednesday afternoon, Hennepin Wednesday evening and Hennepin Court House Monday date with Lieut Gov North. The notes suggest a sequence of appearances across several towns in late October and early November.
The note hints Charley Barnes wrote a letter and may discuss it in his speech in Henry tomorrow night, suggesting possible regrets or new disclosures.
The platform touts protection to American industries the preservation of American honor and sound money for the American people. It frames these as the core Republican aims and asserts broad sufficiency for supporters.
Hon Charles N. Barnes will speak tomorrow evening as the Democratic candidate for Congress. He spoke last night at Sparland and will hold a meeting in Varna tonight, with another scheduled for Saturday night in Toluca.
The article clarifies that women may vote in general elections but are not eligible to vote for university trustees or local school boards in the pending election. It notes state and county superintendents do not employ the relevant positions, so women must abstain from voting for those offices and should be governed accordingly.
Townspeople in Senachwine, Putnam County, and Marshall County discuss rumors that Thomas Gallaher the Republican sheriff candidate and Adrian Ireland the Republican county treasurer candidate are large landowners and money lenders. The records note both own farms and deny undue wealth, stressing they are respected citizens admired by voters.
The Northern Illinois Teachers Association will meet in La Salle on October 28 and 29. The event offers many features of excellence and invites teachers from Marshall County to attend under the same conditions as local county meetings. M. Mallary, County Superintendent.
Republicans of Putnam County convened at the Court House in Hennepin on September 1. The ticket features John M. McNabb for County Judge, George F. Branton for County Clerk, J. Linn Downey for County Treasurer, Thomas H. Gallaher for Sheriff, and W. E. Hawthorne for County Superintendent. The notice lauds each candidate’s public service and readiness to serve, urging a full party vote with no splits. A Manila letter from Timothy Williams describes camp life, weather, and Dewey’s actions amid the siege.
An old ad promotes No-to-bac as a harmless method to quit smoking. It claims to ease nicotine withdrawal, increase strength and vigor, with a money back guarantee. Available at druggists or by mail from The Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago and New York.
Will H Ganzer writes to his mother and brothers from Santiago de Cuba dated October 1 1898. He mentions arrival about a month ago describes heat rain and abundant scenery but reports much sickness among the troops and in the area.
A soldier reports about 200 men ill with fever in the regiment near Santiago de Cuba. He describes his own illness mild, a recent corporal promotion, and extra pay. He notes slow mail, makeshift life at the camp, and observations of Ouabans, children, and camp life in the old Spanish quarters near the town.
A Steuben County political letter attacks Republican County Treasurer candidate Harrison T. Ireland, claiming large possessions and bank stock. Ireland refutes the smears noting he has no mortgages or notes and a clean record, urging voters to ignore the false stories.
Church notes report Ray Albert Ethridge to preach at Congregational in Sunday absence of pastor. Ladies Aid hosts chicken pie supper at Melick building Wed Oct 26. supper 25 cents. Ladies Aid of Christan Church serves lunch Oct 22 at W. J. Davis home. Sunday sermons cover The Faithful Witness and The Amusement Question. Elder Merrill held communion at ME Church. Rev George Lloyd’s resignation presented. pastor expected to move. Grand opening of new ME Parsonage with reception Tue eve. admission 20 cents including oyster. Rey Ayling returns to Geneseo as ME pastor. reception with flag presentation and peach social. Senior Society of Christian EpheByaror held echo meeting. reports from county and state conventions. Advertisements note Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment and South American Nervine Tonic sold locally.
John Schrepfer and his family visit his wife’s parents the Meisters in Whitefield. He has sold out his business at Metamora and plans to move elsewhere.
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