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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1892
Page
8
Illinois journalist and public official George Terwilliger died in Fulton last Wednesday at age 61. A veteran publisher of the Fulton Journal and Sterling Gazette, he also served as senate clerk and secretary and held the office of justice of the peace.
The speaker criticizes County Treasurer Adams for outsourcing the tax list printing to a democratic pauper and notes that in Ogle and Whiteside counties the tax list was printed offsite. The Gazette asserts it can and will handle the work locally.
The State Journal argues strongly against the renomination of Gov. Fifer. In this portion of the state Republicans largely back his renomination, citing his good record and popular confidence.
Elizabeth Bell last week endorsed J C McKenzie of that place for the Republican nomination for representative in Jo Daviess county. McKenzie previously ran two years ago but withdrew after a tie with an older man. He is described as a young leading Republican and Bell believes he should be nominated.
Hon. A. B. Stevenson of Bloomington, first assistant postmaster general under Cleveland, is a likely Democratic gubernatorial candidate. He is considered perhaps the best man available but may be defeated as the party usually rejects such figures. Stevenson is also viewed as a potential presidential contender.
The Shannon Express Savanna Journal Savanna Times Milledgeville Free Press and the Chadwick Observer support Hon. D. 8. Berry for re election to the legislature and indicate he will receive the nomination. The Express argues a good representative should be retained more than one term and Berry's record has been a good one.
The article notes the upcoming annual school election next Saturday where a president and two board of education members will be chosen. It encourages women to exercise suffrage and suggests two women are candidates in Mt. Carroll while speculating local sentiment remains undecided.
The piece argues for robust Republican organization across townships as the McKinley tariff faces misrepresentation. It notes possible southern Republican gains and uncertain northern shifts, citing the People’s Party efforts in Kansas Nebraska South Dakota and Minnesota as a factor shaping the coming contest.
Dr Caldwell of Freeport visited Mrs Wmn Miller in Chadwick Tuesday. Mrs H B Puterbaugh was in Freeport yesterday. Miss Ella Leland went to Freeport Monday and returned Tuesday morning. Rev and Mrs Frank J Moffett of Sterling visit this week with the latter's parents. G H Beidler and family went to Yellow Creek Sunday and back Monday. Prof Oldt called to Chicago on business last Friday and to Freeport Monday. Wm Ross and L T Bray went to Freeport Monday. Aggie Woodside returned from Mt Carroll. H W Miller up from Milledgeville over Sunday. S J Harrison returned to Waterloo IA Tuesday. Mrs Harrison coin will remain until Friday. D A Galpin went to Freeport Monday to work on contracts. he took seven men. Elder Howe called to Lena today to preach the funeral of Mrs Judge Hinds. W H Hess has a new delivery wagon from Mitchell & Lewis Co Racine WI. Mrs BE T EB Becker and Miss Eva Beardsley of Mt Carroll visited last Friday and Saturday. Byron Fletcher of Milledgeville renewed his subscription at the Gater office last Monday. Next Saturday J M Cross to sell top buggy and harness at Constable's sale. John Smith, farmer near town, brought a nugget of almost pure copper. Next Sunday is Easter with services at the Lutheran church and an evening concert. Freeport held two Democratic conventions yesterday with two sets of delegates. A representative of H C Hemingway Co canners and dealers in canning machinery visited town Saturday and foresees a corn canning establishment.
J. D. Downing of Madison Medicine Co. arranged for advertisements with the local paper. Wilbur Smith returns to Lanark from Chadwick and will work at Corner drug store. The cob pipe factory had fires yesterday and today but operations continue. a fire watcher is to be sent to reduce danger. Tomlinson and Amos Ditsworth left for Colorado to handle property interests, with Samuel Lamoreux accompanying them before heading to California. The C.L.B.C. will meet Friday night with Miss Wiley. program includes American Literature Cambridge Scholars Two Old Faiths 30 pages Speeches by Eminent Men and Chautauquan George Leland.
Oliver Ellsworth dropped in last week and renewed his Gazette subscription for the twenty-ninth time. He has remained a longtime, prepaid subscriber since the paper began.
The April 1 storm damaged farms in Ogle county with crushed buildings and washed away fences and small bridges. Dyslin Valley eight miles northwest of Lanark suffered a wind and rain torrent, with long recovery expected. The article also mentions a rich silver mine near Lordsburg California found by chance and market notes on Lanark and Stockton vinegar factories.
Patrons miss a strong exhibit by Prof. Oldt showing school work above average. Botany and physiology drawings impressed, maps of countries with key productions, and kindergarten work featured. A moulded Illinois map in sand by Black Whitmer drew interest while neat examination papers and humorous recitations, including Myrtle Strickler’s prize piece, capped the event.
The piece notes a Rhode Island GOP win and hints at national gains, records the sale of Lena Star to A. O. Rupp of Monmouth Illinois, and mentions editor W. W. Lewis. It reports a sleeping jury in Orangeville, describes a storm-related medical case of Mrs. Marple G. Wersing, previews the Temple of Fame show, and covers horse Joel. plus a Cherry Grove GOP delegates meeting on Apr 23 1892 and committee appointment.
Twelve brood sows available from a group of thirty four head. Sows are large, heavy boned and due to farrow within ten to thirty days. Seller offers reasonable prices and invites buyers to compare with the choicest hogs in the country. George C Slick.
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