Lightnin Run Sets Gaiety Record and World Reach
Lightnin ran 1 291 consecutive performances at the Gaiety Theatre in New York nearly doubling the 25 year old record. The show toured three years in New York two in Chicago and one in Boston while road productions reportedly played to vast audiences worldwide. The creators Frank Bacon and Henry Strauch claim lasting fame for the work and seek town clerk support as they promote the production.
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Gaiety Theatre
New York
Chicago
Boston
White House
Henry Strauch
Frank Bacon
Lightnin
Bill Jones
John Golden’s Greatest Triumph as Play Producer
The remark credits John Golden with his peak achievement in producing clean American plays, highlighting his enduring impact on stage craft and audience reception.
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John Golden
Zeerup and Sandaler Wed in Clinton Nuptials
Miss Anna Zeerup of Fulton and William A. Sandaler of Clinton united in marriage last Thursday at Clinton. Zeerup is a former Y. C. H. S. graduate and recently completed a three year nurses course at Jane Lamb hospital.
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Anna Zeerup
Fulton
William A. Sandaler
Clinton
Zeerup
Jane Lamb’ Hospital
Alfred Babb Declares Candidacy for 12th Senate District
Alfred Babb announces Republican candidacy for the State General Assembly from the 12th Subdistrict, urging support of district women for the primary on Tuesday April 13 1926. He seeks votes of district residents to secure nomination and later election.
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Winvis
Te Stake
Ube
Alfred
Babb
Announcement of candidacy for General Assembly seat
A candidate from the Lin WAL District announces a bid for Representative in the General Assembly. The message requests votes from Republican men and women in the April primaries. The signer identifies as W. G. Ren and references Carroll and Frederick Counties.
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Tutor & Pelicas Yorkies
Lin Wal
Stephen
Fo du
Carroll
Republic
Iouillation
Upublican Party
W. G. Ren
Republican primary announcements for Illinois offices in Carroll County
Several candidates declare runs for Republican primaries in Carroll County Illinois. Stephen de Daviess and Carroll Counties announces for Representative in the General Assembly. John Acker of Savanna seeks renomination for the Twelfth district. Walter Br. Watsour and Dee A. Howard announce candidacies for Carroll County Clerk with primaries set for April 13 1926.
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Stephenson
de Daviess
Carroll
General Assembly
Alinuis
Lou
Vth
John Acker
Savanna, LI
Benky S Wise Seeks Sheriff Election in Carroll County
A campaign notice announces BENKY S WISE as a candidate for sheriff of Carroll County. He asks voters to decide at the primary on Tuesday April 13 1926 and respectfully solicits votes from men and women voters.
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Carroll Gounty
Benky S§. Wise
Carroll County
Dyson Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Carrell County
George W Dyson declares his bid for Sheriff of Carrell County Ulingis subject to voter decision at the primary on Tuesday April 13 1926 and respectfully solicits votes from male and female voters.
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Carrell County
Ulingis
George W. Dyson
Carroll County Sheriff and Treasurer Candidates Announced
Charles M. Poffenberger and Coleman Miles announce candidacies for Carroll County offices in Illinois with terms to the voters at the primary on Tuesday April 13, 1926. Poffenberger seeks Sheriff while Miles runs for Treasurer and appeals to Republican voters.
Alvie Is Better After Fort Lupton Visit
John Keltner returns from Fort Lupton Colorado with his son Alvie who is in a sanitarium and improving. The note expresses readers well wishes and the desire to write a longer letter to him.
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John Keltner
Fort Lupton
Colo
Alvie
Big Fire Destroys Beese Farm At Morrison
A large blaze on Saturday evening gut the Hub Hollinshead farm owned by Attorney Beese near Morrison. The barn and sheds burned completely, ten cattle and seven horses perished, 2000 bushels of corn lost, plus hay, implements, and a Ford car. The fire began around 10 30 p.m. and within an hour the destruction was done.
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Beese
Morrison
Bluffs
Hollinshead Farm
County Officers Seek Primary Support in Carroll County
Multiple candidates announce Republican bids for Carroll County offices. Vernon B. Toor seeks County Treasurer on April 13, 1926. Harlan Smith and Martha Ashby announce runs for reelection as County Superintendent of Schools and other county posts, urging voter support at the upcoming primary.
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Carrell County
Carroll County
Murs
Vernon
Toor
Nartha J. Ashby
Mansfield Ranch Change In Charge Reported
James O Connell departed for Kansas at week start and the Nickelsons are said to have charge of the Mansfield ranch, indicating a shift in management and operation of the property.
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James O'Connell
Kansas
Nickelson
Mansfield
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Sandaler
S. 3d
New Tucker Bldg
John Deere
DeLaval
John
Renees
Illinois
Musk Optcal Co
Optometrist
Optician
Fulton, Illinois
Co. W. Middlerkaufp
Lanark
Freeport
Illnois
Ilinois
Walter BR. Watsour
Dee A. Howard
Charles M.poffenberger
Coleman Miles
Charles W. Thompson
Harl D. Smith
Tucker’s Sale Barn
John Tucker
Mest & Troy
Gulbransen Grand Pianos
J. M. Fay & Son
Fay's
Steger Grand Piano
Packard
Story & Clark
Fifth Avenue
Clinton, Iowa
Brumer’s
Brumer
Quality Jewelers
Fifth Ave
Iowa
Henry Spelinton
Smaltz Bros
Fulton, Ill
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