Macomb News Briefs Show Busy Spring
Town eyes election next Tuesday as Old Joan Rosineon headlines a May 5 show in Ma comb. The building boom rises with plans for more homes and higher property prices. Epistle of services in the Episcopal church and a county tax list feature the period's civic tempo.
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Macomb
Kansas City Express
Gro. D. Eggier
B. F. Raxbourn
East Carroll Street
Many Allen Wear
Galesburg
Court House
James M. Brazen
Randolph Street
Buazer
Joan Rosryson
G. L. Fanne
Stato
Pannell
Episcopal Church
Stuart Crockett
Christian Union and Unity
H.A Maxwellt
Fulton County
Hagle
McDonough County
Good Hope set to vote on license question this spring
The Good Hope community will hold a spring vote on a local license question. Colchester plans an upcoming Saturday election for school trustees. Faul's restaurant in Good Hope has been bought by Mr Crane. The Methodists of Colchester plan a new church this season with subscription drives. James Hudson, Walnut Grove supervisor, increased his margin to 89 votes. John Weir of Lamoine township is ineligible for collector due to insufficient residency. The Democratic town board pledges Civil Service Reform in the collectorship. Pay day brought miners pay and street fights occurred with injuries. Dove-eyed peace returns to Bushnell Baptist flock after the Ray-ites dispute.
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Crane
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Walnut Grove
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Lamoine
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Levi Pickles
Pickles
One Vote's Power in 1846 Lexington Election
The Jeffersonville News recounts a tale from 1846 where a single vote helped elect Ham Davis to the state legislature and influenced a U.S. senator race. Dan Bletcher from Holman, Scott County, recounts how Boots, boots, and a boot loan led Wash Owens to vote, drink, and affect results, including Texas annexation and the Mexican War, underscoring the importance of every vote.
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United States
Texas
Dan Bletcher
Holman
Scott County
Ham Davis
William
English
Blotcher
Wash Owens
Owens
Lexington
Lotcher
Lea Bletcher
Jersey
Bletcher
Daniel
Uncle Daniel
Edward C. Hannegan
Boss Cypress Shingles and Southern Yellow Pine Sells
Advertisement touts Boss Cypress Shingles as a clear shin gle cheaper than Red Cedar with fifty year durability. It highlights Southern Yellow Pine products for finishing, flooring, wagon bottoms, posts, lath, shingles, and related building supplies with a promise of low prices.
Call for Political Turnover and Local Notices in Springfield
Obituary notes Henry county sheriff Hyatt dies in Florida. Democratic prospects include BoorHe Brnos, plus Br idges vacancy fill by Ellis Briggs. Illinois figures: Gov Oglesby forms railroad commission. architect W W Boyington chosen for Springfield Capitol. Gleason case question arises. clergy clash over city clerk candidacy ends in street assault. Augusta Roller Mills flour advertised. postmistress Mrs Ficklin linked to Illinois politics.
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Hyatt
Henry County
Florida
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B. Ficklin
Illinois
Illinois State House
W W Boyington
Chicago
Springfield
Augusta Roller Mills
F. Weils
Oglesby
John I Rinaker
Macoupin
Benjamin F Marsh
Hancock
William T Johnson
Postoffice Bill Changes Include Higher Letter Weights
The postoffice appropriation bill changes take effect July 1 1885 increasing single rate letter weight to one ounce and drop letters accordingly. Newspapers may ship at one cent per pound prepaid, a 50 percent rate cut. A special 10 cent stamp enables guaranteed delivery at large offices with receipt acknowledged by a book. Special delivery pay rules limit monthly earnings and cap for any single agent.
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Postoffice Department
State Department
Quincy Convention Echoes in Democratic Disputes
A local paper weighs in on the Quincy convention crossfire among Adams McDonough Schuyler and Fulton counties. It defends Judge Snore and urges unity for the ticket with Snore Marin Noortreup and Bagpy while noting county grievances and politicking behind the scenes.
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McDonough
Snore
Marin
Noortreup
Bagpy
Quincy
Hatton Views on Civil Service Changes Under a Democratic President
Canton Ledger quotes Frank Hatton backing slow reform and eventual wholesale changes in office holders. He argues civil service law should apply where relevant and condemns Republicans who cling to positions under an opposing administration, calling such men unprincipled.
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Arthur
Burlington Junk- Eye
Canton Ledger
Cleveland Opens Civil Service to Check Patronage
The New York Herald notes that President Cleveland rejects pledges to distribute offices but upholds Civil Service Reform. He avoids entanglement by policy, informing office seekers that the key lies with the Civil Service Commissioners while he exercises careful judgment. The piece contrasts past patronage with Cleveland’s approach and positions him between chaotic politics and a potential political millennium.
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Cleveland
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Civil Service Commissioners
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