Electors and political notes from the era
The article lists electors for Shuman and Govertus with numerous names, then reports the death of Wilbur F. Storey of the Chicago Times. It notes a winter state tax of 85 cents per $100 due to school spending, mentions Grover Cleveland campaigning in New York and New Jersey, and urges readers to compare the Republican ticket with their ballot. It describes autumn foliage, a journey to Peoria on the Grey Eagle, and a parade in Henry with about 1000 voters pledged for Worthington, questioning whether they will influence his district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria Freeman
Henry
Worthington
Freeman
St Joseph’s Catholic plans cemetery land purchase
The text notes St Joseph’s congregation contemplates buying cemetery grounds near existing local cemeteries. It mentions locating suitable property at reasonable local figures and references broad political support for Blaine and Logan, urging votes for the Republican ticket next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s
Henry
Republican Meetings Across Whitefield Lacon and La Prairie
A series of Republican gatherings is planned with speakers including Hon R B Edwards Winslow Evans Esq and Hon Clark E Carr from Galesburg. Lacon hosts an afternoon and evening rally with foreign orators and song by the campaign club. La Prairie Center Town Hall to feature F S Potter Esq on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
R. B. Edwards
Winslow Evans
Lacon
Clark E. Carr
Galesburg
Lacon Campaign Club
la Prairie Center Town Hals
F. 8
Potter, Esq
Vote as You Pray for Prohibition and Zeller Support
An eminent minister urges voting as prayed, favoring Union and abolition of the whisky influence while avoiding a prohibition vote on the presidential ticket. He endorses Dr J G Zeller of Spring Bay for Republican candidate, praising his service and character amid mixed reactions from Democrats and Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Zeller
Spring Bay
Sprin Bay
Dr Zeller
Reelection bid of Burt for Marshall County surveyor
Burt, current Marshall County surveyor, seeks another term after four years of service. He invested in a full surveyor’s outfit and has shown competence with many duties across the county. His Westervelt opponent refused nomination and vows not to serve if elected. Voters should judge and act at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Marshall County
Westervelt
Hon E H Unland Canvassing for Pekin Legislature
Pekin resident Hon E H Unland visits the city meeting many locals. A German born Republican candidate for representative, he speaks both languages fluently and is canvassing successfully. Also notes a testimonial for Ely's Cream Balm from Evers Bros. druggists and J H Summers describing catarrh relief.
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Unland
Pekin
General Assembly
Nichola
Ely
Evers Bros
Independence
Iowa
J. H. Summers
Stepney
Conn
Birth Announcements Record Two Sons Born
In the city on October 27 a son was born to A L Hupp. At St Paul Nebraska on October 20 a son was born to Aaron Foge formerly of Magnolia township Putnam county.
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A Er Aera
City
A. L. Hupp
St Paul
Neb
Aaron Foge
Magnolia Township
Putnam County
Kingsley Weds Mrs Abbott in City Home Ceremony
In this city on Oct. 29 the ceremony was performed at the bride’s mother's residence by Judge N. M. Laws. The groom was Jonathan O. Kingsley Eng., president of the York National Bank, Neb. The bride was Mrs Fanny O. Abbott of this city.
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N. M. Laws
Jonathan O. Kingsley
Eng
York National Bank
Neb
Mra Fanny 0. Abbott
Obituary: Theophilus Wilson of Whitefield Dies at 27
In Whitefield on October 29 Theophilus Wilson aged 27 years 3 months 11 days son of James Wilson of Whitefield died of consumption. He was born to honor and leaves his family in sorrow. The community remembers his quiet life and filial duties.
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Whitefield
Theophilus
James Wilson
Public Auction of Blacksmith Shop and Farm Tools Near Saratoge
Auctioneer David Kennedy offers a large lot of blacksmith shop equipment and farm implements at a public sale near Saratoga Town Hall in Marshall County Illinois on Friday November 7 1884 starting 10 am. The items include forge set wheels belts steam engine complete tool lots carpenter benches iron and steel stock farm wagons harnesses plows farmhouse furniture and more with terms cash under 10 and credit 12 months at 6 percent interest if due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UBLIC
Mbop
J. Wodes
Saratoge Town Hall
Marahai County
Iil
Houge
Kennedy
McCormick
David Kennedy
Oanquary, Auctioneor
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Henry Republican
J .G. Blaine
J A Logan
Andrew Shuman
Ayuius Th.olllub
Isaac Lesem
John A. Harvay
George Bass
Francis M. Davis
John A Tegtmoyer
J. Otis Humphrey
John M.smyth
Edward D. Blinn
James A. Sexton
William O. Wilson
Albert J. Hopkins
Rufus Cope
Conrad J. Fry John H. Dunscomb
Wiliam H. Shopanicero J. Lindly
Robert A. Childs
Jasper Partridge
David
Oo. D. Backett
Supreme Court
Northern Grand Division
Alfred H. Taylor
Anneliese Court
Ames R. Combs
J.G. Zeller
B. F. Unland
Hester
Hanson J. Depur
H. Y. Stervelt
George W. Zimmerman
Wilbur F. Storey
Chicago Times
Grover Cleveland
New York
New Jersey
Peoria
Blaine
Logan
Union Saved
Republican Party
Oglesby
DePue
Evans
Zimmerman
Friends of Good Government
Eas Henry
OER
Vupg
G.w W. Emeric Fe
Collon W. Lytle
Ilinois
Maraball
Nellie Lytle
William 8. Wollard
Snyder & Clark
East Park Bow
John Himes
W. G Snyder
G. M. Clark
W.G Snyder
Monry
Republican Printing Ofice
Republican
J.W. Cook
Ezra Stetson & Sons
Neponnet, Ill
J. W. Judy
C. C. Judy
M.C
Clark, Clerk
Newmarkets
Surtouts
Moodey
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