Local News From Lacona Volume Includes Funerals and Mill Upgrades
Three funerals in the past week include Charles Cowan, son-in-law of Geo T F Wightman, buried after services at the Presbyterian church. Nicholas Harris, nearly blind, died Friday morning and was buried Saturday. The Lacona Woolen Mill shut Saturday night for boiler replacements by Nichol & Burr of Peoria at about 1500 dollars, with full operation to resume in about two weeks. Spencer Ellsworth Jr left for Dakota to homestead, the Chataqua club met for an instructive meeting, and a Union Sunday School milk delivery by St Clair Bullman began April 1 with 60 cents per quart delivered daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cowan
Geo T F. Wightman
Peoria
Presbyterian Church
Nicholas Harris
Nichol & Burr
Peofa
Spencer Ellsworth, Jr
Dakota
Ao Homestead
Chataqua Club
Stire
W.H. Ford
Wear
Union
Red Ribbop Hall
Vernay
Noar
St. Clair Bullman
Junior
Henry Henry County News Highlights Town Affairs and Local Events
Last week proved popular with nearly nightly activity and a thaw the next day. Mrs Zimmerman was summoned by telegram to attend the funeral of Mrs Cress near Washington Indiana. Annie J Burt of Henry visited friends in Sparland. Zimmerman Compton advertise Excelator harvester Acme Pulverizer Avery Cultivator. Henry Wetzal moved to Hopka building now has a baby boy. Local elections saw several town trustees elected and George Ray chosen police. Henry Republican readers praised the extra sheet. Teachers institute at Chilliothe drew attendees. Milton Hunt surprised on his 21st birthday with gifts. Annie Thompson returned from visit to Mrs Ray. Farming begins with plowing sowing oats. Charles McGee's house burned Sunday. G E Onae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
Cress
Washington
Inl
Annie J. Burt
Henry
Sparland
Zimmerman & Compton's
Avery
Henry Wetzal
Hopka Building
Fred Siebold
James Gallup
W Riddal
AJ Parker
J W. McClanahan
Town Trueties
George Ray
Henry Republican
Chillicothe
Teachere Institute
Whitefield
Milton Hunt
Annie Thompson
C. Ray
Charles McGee
Hopewell Notes: Crops, Pensions, and Local Happenings
Hopewell letters describe a cold ground hindering oats, rye looking well, and Truman Sperry predicting a good crop. The writer notes hens rising, chickens valued at 86 per pound, a teacher Miss Bruce from Woodford, and Geo Wilson's pension approval of four dollars monthly from June 17 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Sperry
Bruce
Woodford County
Geo. Wilson
George
John Davis
Cickens
Beo Yuna
John Conarro
Local notices and obituaries from Lawn Ridge and La Prairie
Robt Beaton died at Lawn Ridge on Saturday morning after a long illness. he was a longtime resident who left his farm this spring due to infirmities. John Bridgman of Blue Ridge suffered a serious back injury in a fall from a hay mow. Rev Seawan of the M E Center church in Iowa is seriously ill. his wife has gone to assist him. The sacrament was administered at the Congregational church with new members received. The La Prairie Republicans renominate incumbents except two changes. Elijah Stowell and A S Armstrong are the Democrats' picks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Beaton
Lawn Ridge
Father Stone
Ungs
John Bridgman
Blue Ridge
Wilmot
Rev Seawan
M. E Center
Circuit Jaattil
Iowa
Stisson of
Forrest
Marcus Hinman
J. B. Hinman
Montana
Congregational Church
Geo Ransom
J.B. Hinman
Mra Stisson
la Prairie
W. Hurd
Josh Smith
Ames Davidson
Oyrua Root
Elijah Stowell
Armstrong
Hurd
Local School Teachers Named As Term Opens
A sketch of teachers for spring term lists Miss Sadle Starling in Poot district Miss Ella Stuart in Union Miss Lucy Mateor in Sawyer Hopewell Miss Elia Shields returns this week to teach Halley district on the 8th J E Battlar to take charge at Bobbitt on the 9th Battlar now resides in Caledonia at Glenn property Rev Thompson of Tonlea conducts services at Baptist Church last weekend Miss Eliza Glenn back from Morris Measles threaten spring work. illness may keep children home Also notes on local politics education and a Chicago physician introduction. Henry Republican praised and urged subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Sadle Starling
Poot
Ella Stuart
Lucy Mateor
Sawyer
Hopewell
Elia Shields
Halley
J. E. Battlar
Bobbitt
J.E. Battlar
Caledonia
Glenn
Rev Thompson
Tonlea
Baptist Church
Eliza Glenn
Morris
Romebody
April
Eli Allen
Dawson County
Neb
Thos. Munson
Nebraska
Chas. Ransom
Travie
Allen Hillabrand
Horace Graves
Crpow
Guru
F. M. Pendleton
Chicago
Gaylord
Magnolia
Pendleton
Rush Medical College
Henry Republican
Burt
Henry
Republican
Heathen Chineez
Free Trial Bottle Of Dr King’s New Discovery
Prof Kister had nine applicants at his special examination for teachers in this city last Friday, and 19 at Wenons on Saturday. Free of cost offers for Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and throat lung ailments at J. E. & F.A. Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E
F.A. Powell
Dr King
Kister
Wenons
Watercott's Great Opening At Julius Watercott & Co
April 2 marked a gala spring opening at Julius Watercott & Co with a city parade by Henry Cornot band and banners. The store showcased red plush furniture, rich millinery, dresses, shawls, gloves, laces, and a vast array of goods across all departments. The firm advertised large stock, low prices, and expected sales to surpass prior years. Ely's Cream Balm is praised for catarrh relief with testimonials from John W. Lane and Mrs J D Hagadorn. April 5-27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onnt
Tne
Stehko
Oea Nanes
J. Watercott & Co
Ely
John W. Lane
Newton
N. J
J.D. Hagadorn
Union
Worley Anniversary Celebration At Joliet Home
On Wednesday evening March 28, about 100 guests gathered at the Joliet residence of Mr and Mrs Geo f F Worley to honor their marriage anniversary. The party enjoyed warm rooms, music, dancing, and an abundant dining room display with gifts from many friends. Guests included numerous named locals and visitors, while several regrets were noted. Excursion rail rates and steamship connections were advertised by a traveling agent for travel to western destinations and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geof F. Worley
Malis
Eorge
Worley
Wheeler
Rachel
Charley
W. H. Worley
B.E. Heacock
Mary Smith
Brand
F. 8. Becker
Woaneing
Unique
A. Orley
Bedatond
Daniel Blood
L B Smith
John Stouffer
G L Buck
C N Bristol
Brooks
Amor Smith
J Orr
Honk Temple
Mark Gregory Wilson Bush
Archie Williams
A Kline
Rail
Geo Burt Jr
W G Snyder
Deak
Eeper
KO Moodey
Cedar Pail
Willard Mallory
Geo Vail
BO Vail
E Kuspp
O L Heintish
Helmandollar
J F Harrison
B Hewett
J A Harrison
Jack
Frannie Vail
M Wheeler
Joliet
Becker
W_ Orr
H N Blackmon
Peoria
W P Williams
Knapp
O L Boinrioh
EO Moodeyet
O © Jones
John Himes
Edgar Culver
Bristol
Capt. York
John Long
Frank Wood
Gee Bart Je
James Harrison
Bree Ian Bush
Thos Duke
Will Forbes
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LACON
L. M
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Henry, Ill
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S Menry, Il
John
Brownie
Mineral Springs
Europe
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North Adams
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