Pension totals and Knights of Labor endorsement
Marshall county lists 125 pensioners with 101 Army pensioners 14 widows 8 dependents 2 widows of 1812 and total monthly payments 1183.75. The Knights of Labor committee urges L. E. Payson of Illinois for reelection to Congress at the Richmond convention. Samuel Willis, independent sheriff candidate for Putnam county, gains support as voters prepare for November 2 with hopes he would serve as a capable police officer if elected.
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Marshall County
Legislative Committee of the Knights of Labor
Richmond
L. E. Payson
Illinois
Congress
Samuel Willis
Putnam County
Sam
Minter and Poole Clash Over Prohibition and License
A letter from A M Poole to Hon G W Minter discusses high and low licenses. Minter says he will not favor saloons but would support high license and high liquor taxation if a test arises. Voters face a November 2 referendum on funding state penal institutions via direct tax or convict labor. Republicans praise County Judge Daniel Evans for re election on the Democratic ticket, noting his honesty and integrity and LaSalle County esteem.
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Minter
A. M. Poole
Eay
G. W. Minter
LaSalle County
Daniel Evans
Evans
la Balle County
Correction hints at tax impact on amendment debate
An editorial correction notes the contested figure in the fourth page piece. It states the earlier stated "$1000 annually more or less" should read "$1,000,000 annually more or less." The writer urges voters to reconsider the amendment that would limit legislative power over penal institution funding.
Survey route chosen for Kansas City to Chicago line
A letter to H E Beck from the surveying chief states the Santa Fe railroad has accepted the Henry and Clear Creek route as the line to build from Kansas City to Chicago. Stations will be in Henry and Clear Creek. The line forms part of a grand Boston to Mexico transcontinental system. The project promises a new outlet and brighter days, with caution to await the locomotive when the bell rings.
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H. E. Beck
Clear Creek
Santa Fe Kk. R. Co
Henry
Kansas City
Chicago
Boston
Mexico
Law for county clerk promoted by farmer supporters
A report alleges parties try to swing votes for the Democratic county clerk candidate by labeling Republican rival Law as a banker, though he has worked four years as a book-keeper and extra accountant at Henry's First National Bank. The notice praises Law’s competence and urges voting for him. Also ad[vertisement] for De Gunn's Liver Pills claiming benefits and free samples at Powell's.
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First National Bank of
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J. O. Law
de Gunn
Powell's
Sabbath Reverence Urged by Editor Amid Youth Disturbance
A Civil and religious protest urges citizens to observe the Sabbath, warning against pleasure outings and baseball affecting children. The notice condemns public grounds use for such activities and calls for adherence to divine law and civil order. A wedding report follows detailing the marriage of Walter Griffith to Fannie Smith at Clear Creek, Putnam County with Judge A Cassell officiating and gifts listed from friends.
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Ene
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Walter Griffith
Fannie
H. K. Smith
Clear Creek
Putnam County
A. Cassell
Griffith
Oliver Smith
Amos Wilson
Wm. Griffith
Frank
Laura
Lucretia
Mason Wilson
Willis Mills
Perry
Will Mills
Alice Tomlinson
Mary Griffith
Edith Grifith
John Swaney
H. E. Beck
Girtle Griffith
Carrie Grffith
Henry Clay Mills
Meg Wilson
Mart Wilson
Clear Creak
Peices
Cassel
Walter G. Gruffth
Fannie G
K. Smit
Clear Crack
She Ronis
Wo Olocker
Udge Cassal
James H Gomm
Sara ReeLyee
Lookout
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W.D. Morrin
J. P
Thomas D. Hill
Adin
Qal
Annie Sweedeame
Putnam
Nominating Two Candidates Sparks Local Debate
A Woodford county letter by A Ranney argues the district now leans Democratic and two Republican nominees would split the vote. He notes past conventions and asks why Mr Coen was not consulted and why information was limited, urging unity as November approaches. The piece discusses historical precedents and the potential impact on the party’s prospects.
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Peoria Journal
George A. Zeller
Thia
Coen
Woodford
Zeller
Marshall
Putnam
Tazewell
Republilcans
Marshall County
Heater
Recedent
Avor
Woodford County
A A. Ranney
Cazenovia, Woodford Co
A Walkugz Skeleton Recovering with Dr King's News
Mr E Springer of Mechanicsburg Pa writes of lung fever and abscesses leaving him a walking skeleton. After a free trial and three bottles he regained health and weight, praising Dr King's News for consumption. Callat Powell's drug store for a free trial bottle. large bottles $1.00.
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E. Springer
Mechanicsburg
Lincoln as Plutarch’s Ideal Man of the West
A scholarly reflection from Atlantic Monthly on how Plutarch’s biography would portray Abraham Lincoln. It argues Lincoln’s outward deeds and inward spirit define his unique persona, likening him to a modern Holbein of antiquity and a new species of public man. The piece contrasts Lincoln with Johnson and Boswell, notes his enduring anecdotes, and notes his status as a quintessential American figure born of frontier conditions.
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Holbein
Cate
Regulus
Jean Valjean
Sir Galahad
Plutarchian
Lincoln
Mr. Lowell
Dr. Johnson
Boswell
Tallerand
Pitt
Mirabeau
Atlantic Monthly
Independent for Putnam County Sheriff Public Notice
A reader states Willis announces as an Independent candidate for the office of Sheriff of Putnam County. The notice indicates the writer seeks voter attention, with the date shown as sep 265AM.
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Putnam Co
Shariff
Putnam County
Willis
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