Local notes from Lacon include church services and politics
Peoria resident George F Wightman visits town as Rev Baker and Rev S H Spencer schedule services at ME and Union Churches. Local updates cover new postmaster retirement, school board elections, Democratic caucus, and community happenings from the woolen mill to the Taggart House and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F Wightman
Peoria
Baker
S H Spencer
New Jerusalem
Henry
Union Church
C McMurtrie
E R McKinney
John Tuttle
Tuttle
W.H Boys
Norton
Kansas
Boys
Lacon
I Rose
Philip Long
Taggart House
Ladies Aid Society
Geo W Cook
Gus Moatz
Board of Education
James B. Martin
E H Gale
Court House
Mobler
Julie Smith
John Stinger
Dan Meill
Suwards
Sol
Crow Creek
Frank Stire
Village notes and listings from Sparland Ill
A scanned Sparland Illinois column reports letters and mischief, local visits, a meeting at the ME church, village election results, sales and prices at Ht Wetzel, new residents Mrs Ed Root and Mrs Julius Adkinson, teaching certificates for Charlie McClanahan, dressmaking by Mrs Cal Lytle, and G E Onwork’s mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetzel
Tory
Moline
Harry Maxwell
Ht Wetzel
Ludwig
George
Ed Root
Bradford
Monda
Julius Adkinson
Babe
Slenry
Jr. Brasfield
Scott Osborn
St. Waugh
G D. Riddall
Fred Vincent
Wa. Oon
H. Wetzel
Rat
Sparland
Charlie McClanahan
Cal Lytle
Solomon's Millinery
Whitefield Farmers Pause Work and Weather Watch
Whitefield farmers take a lay off to check the weather and relief from daily duties. Mrs James I Smith heals from a broken ankle with rapid bone recovery as Kate Harney recovers from a near miss linked to fever and head and dune illness. JQ Hill and wife celebrate their fifth anniversary with a neighborly surprise and a palatable supper. Election results report a quiet vote with an all Republican slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra James I Smith
Kate Harney
John Harvey
JQ Hill
Oscar
Micri
Vincent Shubert
Ainga Hibo
Tanglefoot
Victor
Henry
April Snow and Town News Bids for a Busy Season
April begins with snow and a stream of local notes on marriages schooling and community life. Reports include Homer Swift moving away and Dora Huffman entering teaching, with praise for Whitefield schoolmarms and oncoming Sunday school at the ME church.
Town Election Day Sparks Quiet Commotion at Cook Home
The Putnam Record editor J H Cook’s residence saw about 80 residents gather last Saturday in a tense moment that ended peacefully when a band played. The surprise event honored the 29th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Cook, unveiled by their daughter Mrs J P Towle. Ge o Mowberry visited Hennepin from Galva. Frank Monroe moved his butcher shop to the Simington building. Thomas Jefferson Stanton is the new name in view at Stanton & Co. A C Noxon visited Chicago. Mrs James Kays and Mrs Will Skeels plan westward travels with their husbands. Odd Fellows consider an April 16 anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H Cook
Putnam Record
Cook
J. P Towle
Geo Mo
Thos Soper
Kansas
Clint Smith
Peterson
Joln Darland
Robinson
Gaston
Lacon
Charles Gray
Henry
E L Cook
D L Haines
Orin
Mineral Springs Personal Notes From Local Briefs
Residents comment on early spring compared with current season. Mrs Lyman Horrom of Henry was visited after illness, and Mrs W F Trone was called to her bedside. Miss Clayton’s millinery business gains help from Mr Bobbitt who has gone to Varna to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W F Trone
Lyman Horrom
Henry
Mr. Bobbitt
Varna
Local notices and minor incidents in Putnam area
Mrs Ed Borop of Bureau is buried last Thursday leaving a three week old baby. Tom McHugh assaults Peter Bachman last week. McHugh bonded over 200 dollars to keep peace with Mike Kegan as bondsman. Sadie Kelso of Davenport visits Putnam last week returning Monday. Asa plans rusticating to the Hawkeye state. Hawkins runs for justice of the peace and Malone for constable. The Wm Wheelers and C W Read plan California trip via Omaha with stopovers to enjoy scenery. Mrs Asa Barnhart moves household goods to Henr Chas Dodd of Iowa visits Putnam. Charles heads for California this Wednesday leaving baggage behind in his carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Borop
Bureau
Tom McHugh
Peter Bachman
Mr B
McHugh
Squire Condit
Mike Kegan
Sadie Kelso
Davenport
Putnam
Asa
Hawkeye
Freeman
Euntley Condit
California
D Hawkins
Sam Malone
Wm Wheeler
Town Chronicle Notes and Local Vignettes
Local items detail social visits political shifts and community events including courtship births sales and school activities. Mentions Bonderville residents Edwards Kays Darland Morrison and others with updates on churches saloon status and town infrastructure plus remarks on county governance and neutrality debates.
County Seeks Superintendent Amid Board Delays
The county seeks a superintendent as residents argue it is essential despite being small. Robert Wood debates with locals about insurance matters while a blacksmith shop nears completion and old tales echo from the past. William Schmid moves to a Nebraska farm. A temperance meeting had sparse turnout last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
United States
Robert Wood
Pew
Wm Schmid Las
Nebraska
Scrappy Bradford notes mix town life and plans
Local column notes ongoing winter coughs and spring farm work as neighbors share comings and goings. Residents Corrby Wright, Corby, Wherry, Rector and others appear with news of moves, school duties, election chatter, and upcoming dinners while small-town life, humor, and local politics unfold amid weather and letter deliveries.
Bucklen Arnica Salve Claims Supreme Cure All Ailments
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores warts salt rheums fever sores totter chapped skin corns eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Price per box advertised and sold by Dr Powell at a local storefront.
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Henry Republican
Uniates
Reynard
Pard
Moses Perdew
Lud
Cooper Shop Hollow
Abe
Mollie Mauire
Eliza
Mose
Bro Whiffen
Simon
Jeno
Whitefield
Mollie
Juire
Old Maid
Green Eyed Monster
Dave Holmes
Saratoga
South Whitefield
Marcia Waughop
Eureka
Eureka College
Jenne Watkins
Areka
Mia Fosbender
Wenona
Lizzie Marshall
Ida Whitmer
Con Washburn
Geo Mcbushey
Milton Eboller
Bare
Fay Tee
Spain
SR Praloga
David Holmes
Homer Swift
Minnie Darby Tari
Homer
Doyle
The
Republican
Mra Chambers
Dora Huffman
James Keenan
Missouri
Garden of Eden
Higgins
Lizzie Huffman
Burson
Coleman
Myra Webber
Evanston College
Ohie
Chicago
Mennepin
Marshall County
Ns S
JA Kays
Hoh Edwards
van Meter
Macomb
Ketchum
Elmwood
Jim
Charles
P Carrolls
Wherry
Mt Palatine
Nix
Peck
Larned Davis
Geo
Davis
Burt
Rammon
Ag Pond
Maud
Strawbridge Seeders
Deere and Union
C. Gould, Henry
Lone Tree
Literary Lane
Will Ball
Corby Wright
Yander
Corby
Bracken
Reetor
Savarely
Ree
Rectors Timber
Rector
Tom Harris
JJ Swanzy
Fred Windwills
Vail
Funston
Tre
Lizzie Burt
Andrew Anderson
Robra
57Th HS
James Bell
Bradford Independent
Mil
Jerry King
Milo Geo Longman, Jr
Dexter
Congress
John Martin
Virginia
Wheeling
John Murphy
Milo
Linberry
Joliet Wei
Charley Griswold
Boston
Jim Dbaavan
Puddie
Sam
Jessey
Bucklen
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L. A. Meier
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