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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1882
Page
4
Partial OCR lists Republican ticket items for Marinette County with names for treasurer superintendent clerk and other county offices. The text shows misreads and incomplete phrases but identifies several official roles including treasurer auditor clerk sheriff and superintendent with various surnames.
A local Republican county convention produced a unified ticket with W. J. Forthaz as county judge and James Scoon as sheriff, praised for cordial conduct and strong candidates. The process embraced several offices including treasurer and superintendent, with widespread support and anticipated victory in November. A county fair and agricultural show follows, featuring notable horse and cattle exhibits and plans for farm improvements.
A fragment from a Chicago visit outlines upcoming events including the State Republican Central Committee meeting at the Grand Pacific, Knights of Honor convocation, and the Industrial Exposition. It notes backstage campaign plans, local politics, and social highlights while mentioning weather, parks, and a rumored marriage.
School notes describe the opening of the high school and Wirt Street building on Monday Sept 4 with full attendance. Teachers, supervisors, and pupils prepared. a German class was organized, monthly reports will be sent to parents, and top students will be published in the paper.
The annual meeting of the siitsus house was held Sunday evening with reports from the treasurer secretary and the delegate to the National Arbitration League in Washington City May 80 and 81. Officers were elected: President John Swaney vice president Edw Cole secretary H K Smith recording secretary 8 Averill treasurer Sarah Swane and an executive committee including C Tomlinson Chalkley John J W Plummer May G Smith Hannah Plummer. Meeting adjourned to next year's same time.
Suffering individuals are urged to purchase Electris Bitters to combat low spirits, depression, bodily debility, indigestion, and bilious disorders. The ad claims rapid improvement, returning strength and activity, with relief from headaches and constitutional issues, available at 50 cents a bottle or two bottles from Drs Powell.
An 260 word notice extols Extract of Sarca parille as effective against skin ailments, backed by testimonials from professionals and personal use. A separate item notes a Republican caucus at the office of E ae Disos why, naming J H Jones as chairman and Gov Buri as secretary, with 13 delegates chosen for a county convention and a town central committee slate listed.
An 1883 newspaper item notes E George Burt announces candidacy for Putnam County Treasurer. The piece also advertises materials for Card Board and Papers and printing services including wedding cards and envelopes, with offers for abroad orders and low rates. The section mentions a local tailor and other business lines, reflecting a mixed issue page.
Readable fragments show field prices for grains and livestock. Winter wheat and corn values appear with several figures such as 33,75 584.25 and 61,21. Miscellaneous items list hay, oats, timothy, geese, apples, hoge live prices, and green apples with varied per unit values.
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