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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1880
Page
9
Hon G L Fort spoke to Garfield Arthur club at Hebron NSM on August 21. The Journal praises his earnest, convincing address contrasting Republican and Democratic stances, argues for continued Republican support, and questions the need for change citing prosperity, stable money, and a contented nation.
Railroads now place postal cars after the locomotive in most cases, reducing casualties in transport yet disproving the belief that the last coach is safest. William Gallaher frames a Putnam County farm note describing stable yields over 50 years, with soil praised as among the world's richest.
The three presidential candidates are reported as Roce en dield worth about $20,000, Han cock perhaps twice as much, and Weaver not over $5,000. For vice presidents, all are wealthy, with Wm English described as a very millionaire among them.
The message warns that no third party will win an electoral vote and urges voters to cast ballots for one of the two major parties. It emphasizes judging wisely who holds the country’s fate and to deposit the ballot accordingly.
Joan R B Harrison celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary at Fringeville on August 2. He is the son of Mr James Harrison and brother of the Harrisons of this township. Many silver presents were received by the couple.
Fragmentary item notes Abner Boyle, an early Clear Creek resident from 1829 to 1851, praised as a hardworking farmer. Mentions of a greenback candidate Erastus N. Bates, the Linnels Sportsmen’s Association Fall tour, Woodford County county settlement with a delinquent treasurer, and general observations on aging and talk.
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