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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1882
Page
4
The readable fragments reference Marshall County and a notice regarding advance postage. Details are unclear but indicate a local civic or election related communication. No complete events, dates, names, or actions are discernible from the text provided.
A scanned ticket lists candidates for county and state offices with several spellings and errors. Names include John C. Smith for Superintendent, Charles T. Stratton for Congress, Lewis B. Paybon for Representative, B. Hester for Gor County Judge, William J. Fort for Cor County Clerk, William Shllard for County Clerk, James O. Dan for Post Short, El Bcoon for something unspecified, and Chas B. F Vandervort among addresses in Bearfield.
The Wenona Index laments schemers who push for a fair ballot and honest count in republican elections. It praises towns using ballot methods to choose delegates, condemns rigged caucuses, and highlights next week’s State Fair in Peoria with stock shows, races, and exhibits drawing crowds from the state.
Proceedings show a proposal to donate 1600 to the city of Laconte for roadway work owned by Bat city. The measure was referred to the roads and bridges committee for next meeting amid doubts about legal power to fund private corporate interests and local towns' opposition.
A party of marauders broke into A V Galtro’s carpenter shop and the local post office, stealing about a dollar and rifling desks. They pried doors, rummaged rooms, and took eatables at J W Cook and John Kline residences. Authorities warn the intruders risk capture.
A notice invites invalids to Dr King’s New Discovery at Dr Powell drug store for a free trial bottle to treat consumption and related respiratory illnesses. The piece also covers a literary society’s winter plans and regional political developments with hints of upcoming entertainments and local electoral moves.
Albert Nay, a local druggist, announces securing the agency for Dr Elow's Positiva Cure. He claims the remedy treats coughs colds consumption whooping cough and all throat and lung diseases and invites customers to visit his drug store to obtain a bottle.
The page records a mix of local happenings including corrections to last week’s statement on Republican delegates at Lreen, visits between families in Iroquois and Ford counties, and social events with sermons and temperance addresses. It also advertises Parker’s Ginger Tonic and Grigg's Glycerine Salve, plus updates on a senatorial district meeting and party nominations with brief political motions and endorsements.
The new hearse of Mr John Kline arrived from Cincinnati and is on display at Mr Ken McNeal’s carriage shop. The Clarence pattern measures 13 feet 9 inches, weighs about 1200 pounds, and features black lacquer, glass sides, gold fringe, silver rails, six urns, plumes, and ornate interior fittings. The display promises an elaborate funeral equipment upgrade for the times.
The prohibition convention of the 20th district at Washington last Friday chose Rev John Lindsey as Chairman to nominate a representative for the legislature. M L Mook was secretary. Resolutions endorsed national and state platforms and urged tamperance supporters to block a vote on the question in Tennessee at the earliest day. A central committee was named including J R Small D T VanMetern of Tazewell D Smith True Page Mondford Rev RN Morse and Albert Evans of Marshall.
The Soboles Bros of Greenfield Iowa shipped 70 cars of coal in August totaling about 4000 dollars. The sale marks a strong season for these five businessmen as Marshall county continues to show prosperity and steady stock.
Democrats of Putnam County are requested to elect delegates for a county convention to meet at the courthouse in Hennepin on Saturday September 30th 1682 at 2 oclock p m to nominate candidates for County Treasurer County Judge County Clerk Sheriff Superintendent of Schools and Coroner and to transact other business as may come before the convention. Ell Shields chairman.
A candidate announces for the office of County Treasurer of Putnam County subject to the Republican County Convention. Magnolia, Til, Aug. 10, 1982. Signed Baker.
The notice records the marriage of Emma Jetarling of Bolte Prairie and others in Belvidere Nebraska with best wishes for long happiness and joy from Rev J MoQ and McDonald W Fe EEARY.
At Magnolia on Sept 5, Bell wife of Joshua Mills Jr and daughter of Richard Smith of La Salle county. At New Bedford July 25 Mrs Mary Bate age 84 years 4 months mother of Mrs A H Tabor of this city.
Market notes show prices for grains and livestock including wheat rye corn and hay with figures like Winter 83 7% 634.25 and Timothy hay at 8410 per ton. Hogs live are listed at 87 with 7.50 per unit and miscellaneous items such as hides and lugs appear with varied prices.
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