Political Meeting Draws Big Crowd in Lacon
Henry Republican notes a large turnout for a campaign meeting in Lacon last Saturday despite threatening skies. Gov. Cullom delivered a strong speech and gained several Democrats, while Kirk Hawes spoke with pointed critique. The item mentions Oct 7 and local events, schools dismissed for fair day, and various residents' activities.
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Carter Harrison
Gov
Cullom
Kirk Hawes
Eer
L. E. Payson
Glee Club
Henry
George M. Bane
Glne Club
and Bliss Gorman
Wm. Wright
Elmwood
Dare
Gage
Chicago
Katie Burke
Madison
Alice Bonham
Josica Howard
L. C. Rose
Peoria
Minnie Arms
Hattie Taylor
Streator
7Th Regiment
John Hutchins
New York
Jim Law
Wescott
Sparland Gossip Note: Readers Mad Over Misprint
In Sparland a misprint in last week's Republican misidentifies a newborn as Charles Schrever provoking anger from Chas Schiever. Local happenings include visits from Frank Barr and Mrs Brasfield, Gov. Cullom's Lacon visit, William Gallup’s new carriage, chicken theft rumors, a new high dust across the creek, depot repairs, Mrs Button’s illness, and Calvin Stowell seen about town.
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Chas Schiever
Republican
Charles Schrever
Charlie
Frank Barr
Iowa
Brasfield
Sparland
Lacon
Vincent & Houch
Railroad Company
Button
F. Slobald
Calvin Stowell
Calvin
Whitefield News Highlights Local Incidents and Accidents
Isaac Camery reports a productive scale house and improved stock. Harvey Divilbiza boards a girl. Wilson Bush rents the Emerick homestead for next year. Two accidents occurred Friday in Whitefield. A wagon bonkie fell on a horse at Camery’s threshing, injuring the animal. George Taylor’s runaway disrupted a party near Wikoff farm. Lizzie Ingle, 13, was thrown from the buggy and leg broken. Ned Payne trapped the team until Grawburg’s owner arrived. Lizzie received bone-setting care from Dr. Reader and was recovering well. George Ingle abandons the Underwood coal shaft. WEEKH.
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Isaac Camery
Harvey Divilbiza
Wilson Bush
Emerick
Whitefield
C. E. Burt
J. Grawburg
Wm. Rowe
Ned. Payne
Grawburg
Lizzie
Dr. Reader
Diphtheria Strikes Milo Family Widespread Illness
In Milo, Diphtherias are prevalent as Mr. Clement loses a child aged 11 while the rest of his children fall ill. The outbreak prompts concern among local residents and officials.
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Milo
Clement
Threshing Nears End and Local News From Wheatland
Threshing nearly done and corn hauling underway. Henry Seelye plans to commence tomorrow. A horse stolen south of Kewanee with a $25 reward paid on information. Faris’s condition dire after a Nebraska return. He bought land and plans spring move. Marshall county folks report health and prosperity. Local political chatter includes talks by Shaw, Muir, and Kennedy, with Garfield support and party critique.
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Kewanee
Faris
Nebraska
Jones
Creighton
Marshall County
Nichol
LaPrairie
Kennedy Pa
Nuto
Garfield
Harry
Lizzie Divilbiss
Miss McKean
Misa Kildoff
Galva
Kermeena
Pat Lawless
Shaw
Muir
Lacon
Republican Party
Payson
G. Evans
Chicago
Miss el In
Park
E. R. Hannum
Ham
Hennepin
John M. Hamilton
Carver Tomlinson
Hamilton
Tomingson
Tomlinson
Tomiinson
Evans
Methodist Church
Evana
Squire Laughlin
Joseph Mills
Jon
Parsong
Swindler
Mr. Evans
Joshua Myers
Rev W W Walls Preaches Before Kansas Departure
Local notes report Rev W W Walls preaching at the M E Church before his trip to Kansas. C Lane remains ill, McNeff shipped cattle to Chicago, rain was scarce, grain work and potato digging loom. Governor Cahdm visited, O P Carroll escorted him. town men attend Chicago exposition. education updates praise textbooks and school directors.
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M. E
Kansas
C. Lane
McNeff
Chicago
Washburn Boys
Linebarger
Perry
Pestih
Dr. Robinson
R J. Rains
Iowa
Team
Lacon
Tor
Chicago Exposition
George W Smith
J M. Winship
Josaie
Chattie Wheeler
Ella McEwon
Ohio Station
Albert
M.A. Hitchcock
John Anderson
J.P. Mel’ann
Jacop Anderson
Keota
J. Taliafer
Orib
Cuhdm
Sparland
O. P. Carroll
Aguo
Sampson
diphtheria strikes Lone Tree area death of young girl
In Lone Tree the school closed due to diphtheria or sore throat affecting children. Wm Cleumont's seven year old daughter died from diphtheria. Dan Merritt's children battled the illness but are recovering. Thomas Brown travels to Galva, Elijah Rinehart visits Livingston County en route to Venona fair. on the night of the 24th H M Trimble involved in local events.
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Wm. Cleumont
Dan Merrit
Thomas Brown
Galva
Thors
Elijah Rinehart
Livingston County
Venona Fair
H. M. Trimble
Peoria Meeting Highlights Republican Rally and Depot Debate
A large crowd filled Garfi eld hall for a Wednesday Republican rally led by Col Carr with Gov Cullom applauded on stage. Attendees discussed building a $200000 union depot and a new ninth ward school building, while temperance notes and internal party debates surfaced about John M Hamilton's sobriety scrutiny.
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Garfieild Hall
Peoria
Garfiald Guards
Clark E. Garr
Gatenburg
Republican Party
Cullom
Carr
Col. Ingersoll
Bob
Northwest
Illinois
Union
Republican
Ninth Ward
Enchatury
Richard
California Kidney Tea Promises Kidney and Urinary Relief
Suffer no longer and buy a package of California Kidney Tea for 50¢ from Drs Powell druggists. The ad claims it cures troubles of the kidneys bladder and urinary organs and promises prompt relief.
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California
Drs. Powell
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