Beadles Block.
We did early voting today at the courthouse. When we came out I noticed this sad old building occupying near a block. When built in 1876, it contained The Opera House. Later the downstairs was a furniture store. Ron remembers a friend and his brother had an apartment there. The brother was killed in a fire but Ron’s friend escaped. I copied the below from a genealogy on line.
“Mr. Beadles is a fine type of our self-made man, as from poverty he has risen to a position of wealth and importance in the community. When he arrived here in the flush and vigor of early manhood his only moneyed capital was thirty-seven cents, but his health, strength and brain were good substitutes, and by their aid he has acquired riches, and is the owner of much valuable property here and elsewhere. He built and still owns Beadle's Block, the finest business block in the city, and he has other realty here, and has large possessions in Chicago. His financial ability is of a high order, and in all his transactions he has always acted with strict regard to veracity and honor. He is a sincere Christian gentleman, and in 1868 connected himself with the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has always been a Democrat, and cast his first Presidential vote for Gen. Jackson.”
@robz
Yes Robz, it is the vote for the election in November. Luckily here in Illinois they open the polls early so people can stop in and vote if they won’t be here for the election, or for convenience. I prefer to go to the polls on election day but we won’t be here. We can also vote by mail, which I’ve never done but is handy for people who can’t get out. What’s it like in Australia?
@illinilass Hi Dorothy. It sounds quite similar in the general concepts - but the early voting only starts 1 week in advance. We also have the option for postal votes but it's a bit of a procedure to organise. Thanks for the info - I didn't realise you could vote so far in advance. Cheers Rob
September 28th, 2024
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Great collage too…
Yes Robz, it is the vote for the election in November. Luckily here in Illinois they open the polls early so people can stop in and vote if they won’t be here for the election, or for convenience. I prefer to go to the polls on election day but we won’t be here. We can also vote by mail, which I’ve never done but is handy for people who can’t get out. What’s it like in Australia?
I noticed that too! It’s in my third album which I’ve always had problems with! Don’t know how to solve it!
That was an Opera House, now it’s empty. I had walked out of the courthouse. 😊
So do I! 🙏🏻