Inharmonious 11th District Republican Convention in Streator
The 11th district Republican convention in Streator last week yielded a split showing both Henderson and Mayor factions claiming nominees. Putnam County holds its nominating convention next Saturday at Hennepin with multiple candidates. Prof George has withdrawn from the Superintendent race and the nomination may again go to a Putnam woman.
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Streator
Gen Henderson
Henry Mayor
Putnam County
Hennepin
George
Putnam
Local Sheriff Candidates Nominated by Parties
Democrats nominate Alderman John R. Paskell for Sheriff prompting Henry to present two candidates. Republican standard bearer W. Buckley has lived here ten years. Both men are praised and the writer hopes for a high minded sheriff if elected.
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John R. Paskell
Henry
W. Buckley
Jack
Putnam Beckwith Seeks County Treasurer Vote Support
Putnam Beckwith republican candidate for county treasurer spent Monday evening and Tuesday among voters. Known across the county, he is praised for his manly career and high character. The piece urges voters to honor him with their ballots in Marshall County, noting his war injuries and patriotism.
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Putnam Beckwith
Beckwith
Marshall County
Coan Omitted From Sheriff Candidate List At Convention
In the county convention report J Frank Coan of this city was omitted from the sheriff slate by oversight. Coan campaigned strongly but faced handicaps while Henry led one candidate. the convention backed Buckley of Sparland. If Henry lost county clerk, Coan would have been the favorite and he received 11 informal votes, supporting the ticket.
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J. Frank Coan
Coan
Hlenry
Buckley
Sparland
Henry
Quan
Emory Keys Nominated for Phoenix Councilman by Democrats
Emory Keys of Magnolia was nominated for Phoenix Arizona city council by the Democratic party after three contenders. he secured the nomination on the third ballot. He is brother to Squire John Kays and has a background in business studies at Hastman’s and the State University at Champaign. He later moved to Phoenix, worked in groceries, then fruit farming for four years near the city.
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Emory Keys
Phenix
Arizona
Emory
Squire John Kays
Hastman’s
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
State University
Champaign
Phoenix
Kays
County Democrats Seek Re‑Election and New Sheriff Candidate
The Democratic slate begins canvass with three incumbents seeking re election as a Perpetuation Society is proposed. J M Paskell enters the race for Sheriff while Sparland teacher J K Bouton opposes Mac Mallory for Superintendent. Voters must judge public trust and choose the best in Marshall County for the next four years.
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J.11
Paskell
Henry
J. Kh. Bouton
Sparland
Mac Mallory
Marshall County
Thair
Cordingly
Democratic County Convention Nominates Local Officials in Lac
Democrats of Marshall county assembled at the Lac courthouse to nominate county officers. The meeting called by Stephen Stateler chosen temporary officers, with O N Barnes selecting BE Richmond as County Judge and John Hartley as County Clerk. Louis A Lenz narrowly won the Treasurer nomination. John Paskell chosen Sheriff. D B Bouten elected County Superintendent of Schools after multiple ballots. Central Committee listed. convention adjourned.
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Marshall County
Lac
Stephen Stateler
Andrew Hancock
Isaac Forbes
Openell
John Judd
Bryans
O. N. Barnes
BE. D. Richmond
Richmond
John Hartley
Hhis
Adriane Long
Hopewell
Park
Varna
Louis A. Leiiz
Lenz
Adrian DeLong
Louis A. Lenz
Mr DeLong
Steuben
D. B. Burrows
Lacon
Perry
Buck
Burrows
Bouten
Jonas Ball
Kennington
M.M. ‘Tis‘dale
Evans
J. D. Ball
Bell Plain
J. McAntee
B. F. Forrest
Henry
J. R. Bolsly
Richland
M. J. Miller
W. H. Harney
Saratoga
G. P. Mattern
Whitefield
Dr Park of
Roberts
Wesley Watkins
J. P. Stowell
la Prairie
Whitefield Township Convention Program Items
The Whitefield Township convention is set for Sunday September 16 with an afternoon session starting at 2 o clock featuring songs, prayers, an address of welcome by Mrs Alonzo Foater, temperance, and a discussion on duties of township officers. The evening session includes devotional exercises, school reports, multiple addresses, vocal solos, and a question drawer with benediction.
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Whitefield
Whitefield Township
HY Hazard
Addrésa
Mra
Alonzo Foater
W Maco
Ruby Saoers
Miss Nollioomp
Temperance
JA Williame
J H Jones
Bony
T B Runnella
J W Grieves
Efe Waughop
F Endsley
Misa Worley
SA Worley
J P Neebit
J M Thompson
Luella Johnston
Lillian Huncells
Hartley Renominated for County Clerk Facing GOP Challenge
John Hartley was renominated for County Clerk with no opposition. The Republicans chose Stephen A. Worley to oppose him, though Hartley’s local ties and experience are well known. Voters can expect a stubborn campaign over the office and its duties.
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John Hartley
Stephen A. Worley
Hartley
Viking ship sunk in Chicago river during storm
The Viking sailing vessel built like the classic Viking ships and shown at the World's Fair was sunk in the Chicago river during last Monday's storm. It belongs to the Chicago Columbian Museum and will be raised from the river.
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Henry
Lilinofa
Chicago
Chicago Columbian Museum
New Station Front at Henry as Chas Lawshae Is Transferred
Mr Duckwith from Green River station near Chicago becomes the new station front at Henry replacing Chas Lawshae who transfers today. John Lawshae remains as assistant. Charles Lawshae retires and moves to Courtland Kansas with higher pay and housing perks.
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Duckwith
Green River Station
Chicago
Henry
Chas Lawshae
John Lawshae
Charles Lawshae
Courtland
Kansas
Lawshae
Fire destroys state owned Copperas Creek dwelling
A Copperas Creek tenement house owned by the state was consumed by fire on Saturday night. Loss is estimated at 2509. Gardiner, the lock keeper, operated near the scene. Policemen and firefighters reported no injuries.
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Atenement
Gardiner
Copperas Creek
Henry city council proceeds on September 3 1894
The Henry Illinois council meeting lists roll call with Mayor Forrest and seven aldermen. Bills for various sidewalk, police, insurance, and street work are approved. August treasury report given. gas electric light fund reallocated. Ordinances 125 126 127 128 discussed and adopted or repealed. next meeting set for October 1 1894.
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Council Chamber
Henry
B. IF. Forrest
Brown
Watercott
Hutchins
Hunter
Camp
Paskell
Kteading
Elias Herr
Sens
Michael Murray
Ceese
Foo Heas Crouty
Sovcese
Wm Bwiger
Derfflinger
Wm Soltz
Derfl
Joseph Schich
Jdosson
Paskell Tean
Chas Motter
Seeebese
Henry Eleotric Vo
John Dorf
A G Humphrey
Ayes
Stever
Forrest
City of
County of
Marshall
State of
Illinois
Canp
W. H. Stever
B. F. Forrest
City of Henry
General Electric Light Company
A. D
Nays
W.h.stever
F. Forrest
Henry Seal
Attast
W. H. Steven
Populists Nominate William Minshall for District Seat
The populists of the 20th district nominated William 3B Minshall of Minoak as representative on Monday.
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William
Minshall
Minoak
Keystone Boss cases and local notices from Peoria era
Keystone Watch Case Company of Philadelphia offers a watch case opener and notes its Boss filled case origin. Obituary for Samuel Taggart, a Peoria native, long clerk, Mason and family man. Local items include electric lighting plans, church picnic, Sugar Grove cemetery cleanup, school enrollment, and political rally reports.
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Keystone Watch Case Company
Philadelphia
Boss
Keystone Company
Keystone
Samuel Taggart
Marshall County
Peoria
J R Taggart
Varna
Lizzie
Burns
Clork
Sterrett Bros
N. A. Nilson
Nilson
Wallace
John Niece
John Schrepfer
C.C. Barnes
Henry Cornet
Sugar Grove Cemetery
Sugar Grove
E. BE. Camery
Henry
J.F. Wilson
Putnam
Wilson
Leland Stanford University
California
Knoxville
Leo Krenz
Texas
Europe
Germany
Italy
Denver
Baltimore
Little George
Holmes & Hayden
Lecon
Paddy Doran
Whitefield
Hood
Sudden death of Mearietta Smith after Saturday illness
Mearietta Smith died suddenly Saturday at 2 AM after epilepsy distress following a Band concert outing. She had been a devout Christian since childhood, funeral held at MLBE church, burial at Mt Bloom cemetery in Tiskilwa. Family gratitude extended to friends. several relatives listed at Beatrice Nebraska.
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Mearietta ¥. Smith
Jenriette
Central Park
M. Ss
Rey Crowder
Whitefield
MLBE
D.ma.leish
Tiskilwa
Mt Bloom
al Bresso
Charles of Beatrice
Neb
Chicago trio returns from visit among old friends
Ephraim Hoyt, Mrs Ferguson and Mrs Penfield spent weeks with friends and returned to Chicago today. Mrs Ferguson was ill for several days delaying departure. Hoyt and Penfield toured the city, greeted everywhere by old acquaintances.
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Ephraim Hoyt
Ferguson
Penfield
Chicago
Mr Hoyt
Republican to Feature Liberal Write-Up Next Week
The Republican plans a space next week for a liberal write-up of the Republican county ticket outlining policies and aims.
Magic Extension Table Falls From Favor at Furniture House
An old heavy serving table with extra leaves caused injuries by dropping on toes and babies. The new design stores leaves inside the table out of sight and offers a lighter, novel look. The ad urges customers to visit the Furniture and Carpet House to see it in action and buy.
Pigs Squealing Belongs To Oldest Daughter Says Texas City
A Dallas man dining near Dallas overhears a humorous exchange about hogs. An elderly speaker jokes that pigs are squealing from his daughter practicing her lesson, linking the sounds to weather and farming tasks.
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Dallas
Alex Sweet
Texas
Ctings
Little Wife Resigns From Vote League in Domestic Mood
In a witty exchange from the New York Weekly, a wife mutters about suffrage and domestic happiness while her husband quips about little ducklings and mestic happiness before she slips away to resign from a vote or defeat league.
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Lyter
N. Y
Right in His Sins and the Woman's Exchange
A country man overhears talk of a Woman's exchange and plans to investigate in a humorous exchange. Dialogue hints at social norms and flirtatious banter, with snippets from Judy and Brooklyn Life featuring college careers, droll miscommunications, and a parson.
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Boggins
Pickerly
Brooklyn
Child's humorous remark on growth fears at exhibit
A boy teases an elephant named Eisie about gaining weight during a public display. He quotes her saying she is heavy, prompting surprised reactions from guests at the exhibit as reported by Chicago Record.
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Tommy
Eisie
Visitor-The Maid Promises Talk With Mamma Soon
A short dialogue excerpt shows a maid informing a child that his mother will soon arrive and inviting him to sit. The exchange underscores cautious hospitality and the tension of awaiting a family figure in a social visit scene.
Selz Royal Blue Shoes Offer Unusual Fit
An ad touts the Selz Royal Blue Shoe for men and women priced at $4. It promises a flexible fit that follows the foot’s curves and retains its shape. A cheaper option, Ses Perfecto 83, is made by Selz Schwab & Co Chicago and sold by J. H. Jones & Son.
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Selz
Selz, Schwab & Co
Chicago
J. H. Jones & Son
Married at Princeton and Hennepin unions recorded
At Princeton on August 2 a marriage by County Judge Gibons joined Samuel Oc. Smith and Adiel Millar of Marshfield County. In Hennepin Section 4 Henry Gheesero and Jessie Hyler of Hennepin were married.
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Princeton
Gibons
Samuel OC. Smith
Sklina
Ad Avdiel Millar
Marsh
Hennepin
Henry Gheesero
Jessie Hyler
Died in City and at Clear Creek Two Local Deaths
Died at home in the city on September 1 Henrietta T age 42 daughter of W M Smith and at Clear Creek on August 31 Rah Selberi age 7d years is listed.
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Henrietta T
W. M. Smith
Clear Creek
Selberi
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George Burt
Awditor
Lenity
Marshal County
Ouléiie
Henry Wolfe
Bee A. Worley
Putnam Seti
Venona
Calvin W. Ogeles
M.M Mallary
Council Proceedings
Electrica
Ballance
Senachwine
el Ara
Spring Lake
Walnut Grove
Rock Island Railroad
Fsh
State Grange
Nellie Grey
Christian Endeavor
Princeton Republican
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Y.W. Co.t U
Hattie Allen Hunter
Mam‘e I Ke
Mellie Adkinson
Tillie Linse
Lillian Merdian
Anna Bell
Sallie Disosway
Latha Locke
Pess
Clara
Twickenham
Willie
Dig
Mr. Dashaway
Judy
Rotain
Elaine St
Lit
John Joyce
Fred Beckee
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