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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1876
Page
4
The Henry Republican lists nominations for national and state offices. Presidential candidates include Rutherford B Hayes of Ohio and William A Wheeler of New York. Other posts cover secretary of state George H SlOS of Izazewell and a state treasurer, with district and representative selections noted for local counties.
The 20th district GOP convention at Varna chose John Swaney of Putnam for state senator. Swaney, a Pennsylvanian born in Harrisburg, veteran of the Civil War navy, and former assistant district assessor, is praised as honest and capable. W. Hurd of Marshall and J. A. Ranney of Woodford were named candidates for representatives, with calls to united support for victory next fall.
The Henry township Republican caucus met at EBT Disoeway’s office to designate 11 delegates for the county convention and select between P. Porley and F. Potter for state’s attorney. J. Jones chaired, G. Burt Jr. was secretary, and ballots were used with voting restricted to pledgers of the Republican ticket. Final tallies showed Potter leading Porley by 8 votes. a township central committee was formed. Delegates from Henry and nearby towns were named for future vacancies.
Hon. H. Whiting of the Peoria district was serenaded on his return home. He announced reasons for not supporting T. A. Boyd for Congress, basing them on Boyd’s private and official career. The speaker argued the evidence against Boyd was overwhelming and Peoria would reject Boyd decisively.
Vermont reported a robust Republican majority Tuesday with Hayes and Reform drawing between 80 000 and 40 000 votes. Of 112 legislative seats 101 were decided, marking a clear gain over 1874 as supporters shouted Whoop am up.
Reported upheaval at a democratic senatorial convention with the Varna sector meeting separately and the Woodford county delegation failing to appear. Charlay Fasbender of Sparland is described as an old shade awaiting legislative honors.
The Republican convention met in Varna to organize and nominate. John Murray of Woodford was chosen chairman. J A Ranney and J W Hurd won nominations for secretary and representative respectively. Delegates from Marshall Putnam Woodford counties were chosen for credentials with disputes over Woodford's delegate count resolved. The body endorsed Dr B A Wilcox for state senate and backed J A Ranney as the representative.
Citizens, married and single, enjoyed a moonlit trip on Thursday evening aboard the Grey Eagle down the river to Chillicothe. Music from Fing's Peoria band, dancing at Wirth's Grove, and cordial attentions from Captain Williams, Ed Heath the clerk, and pilot Hard Cutter highlighted the pleasant outing.
The piece notes Governor Tildan avoided marriage after a failed proposal letter to a young woman. An advisory group and legal figures reviewed the letter, but the explanation was worse than the letter itself, and he never wrote another note until 1876. It mentions the Inter Ocean newspaper upgrading presses and expanding editions.
The passage promotes a September issue of a magazine on phrenology physiology ethnology and health education. It highlights illustrations and its appeal to young readers and families, touting reform ideas and broad scientific topics presented for domestic readers.
Patrick Murphy delivered a Fontanism lecture at Schafer's hall to a large crowd of Irish and others. He offered $10 for correct answers, urged voting on principles, praised Irish unity, and criticized England. interruptions led to a scuffle and his eventual return to finish playfully.
The farmer from McLean County Illinois notes grasshopper damage is overrated and praises Nebraska's growing crops. He observes many states flock to Nebraska to assess pest impact and concludes grasshoppers trouble Nebraska only occasionally, with yearly risk diminishing.
Rei and PLR issue round trip passes to Chicago with an exposition admission for 4 1 2 dollars. Tickets must be stamped by the exposition secretary and shown within the stated dates. Sale days include September 7 8 9 and 10 plus other listed September dates and October 2 to 9.
The counties list issued marriage licenses for August includes Jonathan Farrell of LaSalle to Mary Feng of LaSalle, A Tribby to Amanda M Car rithera Richland Grantin Pp Campbell to Martha Elliott of Henry, Trice Conover of Maroa to Logan Henry of Wenana, Horace Spencer to Catharine Goodfellow of Whitefield, LaDarre to Alice Justice of Henry, Peter Bonder of Whitefield to Mina Hat genbubler of Heury, Willis Myers to Henrietta Myers of AMS, Spath to Sclen Oberle of acon, Andrew W Peterson of Lacon to Clara M Landatrom of Chicago.
An advertisement touts Dr A Boscheo's German Syrup as a remedy for lung diseases colds and consumption claiming rapid relief. It claims a sample bottle for 10 cents and a regular size of 75 cents with a bold promise that two doses will convince.
In Henry Marshall County Iowa the remaining uncalled for items at the post office include Adkins Miss Mo Loumas Mre DM East LB Damon Mrs Hopkins Mrs Roop Roe Linut Mrs OC Smith F Wunder A Warren PB iM.
A letter from Joseph Puacher announces his candidacy for Coroner as an independent. The document from SPancase Bepts6 lists his name and formal nomination wording addressed to the office.
The infant daughter of James H. and Annie Walzer died in Wenons on August 3. In Champaign on August 1, Elliott River formerly of Milo, Barony county, died of flux.
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