Days Gone By and Illinois Pioneer Notes
A reflective trip through memories of rural life with images of orchards, water lilies, and river scenes. The column recounts visits to Elisha Barkaver on Twelve Mile Creek, Uncle John Tilden in Perry township, and Merrit Murphy north of Denver, noting their farms, families, and pioneer virtues. It also describes a basket meeting at Baltimore grove in Chili, featuring Universalist Elder Houghton and the local choir, praising orderly conduct and community warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Miami County
Elisha Bagkaver
Twelve Mile Creek
Tommy Skinner
John Tilden
Perry Township
John
Michigan City
Merrit Murphy
Denver
West Virginia
Merrit
John Murphy
Susan
Rothers
Geo
Mikesell
Bert
George Woolley
Baltimore Grove
Chili
Houghton
Manor
M. Dalso
Woolleytown Notes From Onur Neighborhood Social Roundup
Quiet Woolleytown letters report a calm Onur neighborhood as harvesting ends and Deedsville picnic concludes. Local bits mention Denver youths, health updates for Tel Murphy, Rev. Smith in Denver, Ellis Andrews visiting Peru, horses injured in pasture mishaps, and several families visiting kin in Merrit Murphy and Topeka.
Local Notes From Perrysburg and Nearby Towns
Perrysburg, Ohio resident William of Springfield visits Mrs John McElwee as rugst. George Gamble of Logansport visits father G M Gamble. Perrysburg attends Deedaville picnic and an Indianapolis excursion. Mr C X Rannels and wife vacation at Niagara Falls. Rachel Brown and children visit Rockfield Indiana relatives. Eli Brebaker hosts Rochester friends. Clay Sellers family from Kokom o stay in town. Bert Smith and Milton Eikenberry of Denver guests last Sunday. Marion Raver recently sick. Mrs Frank Mcllwee returns to Peru from visit with Mrs J Rannals. Rev F C Moon preaches at Ebenezer near Green Oak. Traveling night show entertains natives. Epworth League attendance grows at Denver Sunday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrysbork
Oiven William
Springfield
Ohio
John McElwee
George A. Gamble
Logansport
G. M. Gamble
Perrysburg
Indianapolis
C. x. Rannels
Niagara Falls
Rachel Brown
Rockfield
Ind
Eli Brebaker
Rochester
Clay Sellers
Kokom
Burg
Messrs
Bert Smith
Milton Eikenberry
Denver
Marion Raver
Frank Mcilwee
Peru
J. Rannals
F.C. Moon
Ebenezer Church
Green Oak
Epworth League
Deedsville Picnic Draws Big Crowd And Pleasant Weather
Deedsville notes warm and dry conditions as residents recall a successful picnic weekend. Charles Shaffer of Logansport visited, Alonzo Leedy and family joined, and Henry Fites from Winamac hosted relatives. Attendees from Peru also traveled to the event. The festival welcomed many, with people arriving early and staying late, enjoying a grand day and planning a return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deedsville
Pheweather
Charles Shaffer
Logansport
Alonzo Leedy
Henry Fites
Ieading Jeweler
Winamac
Stalter
Huntington
Milton Quick
C. Wildman
M. Lee
Indianapolis
Macy
Jesse Woods
Peru
Barber W C Redman Moves to New Shop Above Hardware
W C Redman the barber has moved his shop to the room over Eikenberry s hardware store. He invites friends to visit and see the neatly fixed up shop. Expect good service and satisfaction with his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Redman
Eikenberry
Diverse local notices from Denver Denver area (August)
A mix of community items lists visitors births and events from Denver and surrounding towns. Notices include Kessler tin shop products and local trades, a Denver picnic set for August 22, people visiting from Peru Wabash and Kokomo, church activities, a fish law raid near Mexico and rail excursion reports plus local ads and calls for canvassers and property listings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Riley
Woolleytown
Onur
Leatherings
M Tel Murphy
Rev. Smith
Geo. Thompson
Ellis Andrews
Amos Andrews
Big Long
Charles Long
Stalya
Chestad Long
Aly Long
Oscar Melhwee
Jud Long
Will Thompson
Ida Bridenstein
Topeka
Kansas
John Woolley
Merrit Murphy's
Mert Andrews
Kessler
J. C. Knisely
Siegel Steel
Charley Shilling
Trimounxe
Mason
Kesslers
Miami County ‘Teachers Institute
Nellie Cuflel
Roann
N. Stanley
A.B. Hill
Timese
Levi Eikesberry
Lee
Will Lewis
Near Walnut
Andrew ‘Tharp
S.C. Leffel
Indianapo
Chicago
North Dakota
Monroe Jones
Wabash County
the Christian Church
Baltimore
J. M. Baker
Mattel River
Ebenezer
Chas. Stevn
Jefferson Township
Garden Cit. Minn
W. Arnest
Merit Woolpert
E.g. Fite
John Hilderbrand
Mexico
Lake Erie
Chicago & Alton
Ao Central
Peru Chronicle
Wm, Kessler & Hro's
Henry Baker
Gilead
Trinare
Sue Vere
Tench
Lillie Lane
Kokomo
J. W. Charles
Prustec
Daniel Ritter
Lagansport
Henry Ramer
S.C. Norris and Son
Amer
Ossian
Manchester
Byrott Medsker
Kenney
George Piper
George
Wm. Kir & Bro
H. H. Smith
LaPorte
van Wert
Mudd
Wabash
St. Lewis
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