Local notes from Henry and Lacon community reports
Henry News notes election results with A J DePue winning a ticket position and McMurtrie stepping back. School resumes after two weeks, staff changes in businesses, a lecture course by Capt Dickinson, temperance talk by Rev Tracy, and local social and church activities including Easter services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMurtrie
A.J. DePue
Supervigor
Law
Court House
J. W. Dickinson
Chicago
Iain Lacon
E.D Fenn
Samuel Taggart
William Wescott
Taggart & Wescott
Hutchins
John Wills
Peoria
The
Onion
Presbyterian Church
Captain Dickinson
Mr Tracy
Washburn
Gale
John Tuttle
E. Thomas
Mellie Goudy
Julius Briggs
Dy Baneer
Hot Springs
Luccuse
Bloomington
Tracy
Oldfield
Ontario
Canada
William Ford
Thomas
Henry
Wenona
Iraing
Varna
Charles Smith
Olney
Lacon
J. &. Chapman
George Bane
Mendota
Jennie N. Renshaw
Sawyer School
J. D. Kingarey
J. R. Chapman
Chapman
Union Church
Jones
Parsons Ne. I. T
Duck hunts and winter woes fill county sketch
The piece notes hunters stirring activity for ducks, a fatal lung fever claim, injuries from a wood pile accident, and locals like Tom Brasfield and James Brasfield involved in hunting. It mentions coal interest at Grantville, Parker’s butcher shop, tile factory work, and Maple syrup production near Chax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Brastiald
Bis Ia
John Dunlavy
Charles Brower
Wyoming
R. Paraon
Grantville
Parker
Ol McClanshan
Hay Houston
LaPrairia
LaPrairie
Ppecand
James
Thomas Brasfield
Rank Berr
Wiliam Bonham
Wintered Ground Feels Like Summer in Local Notes
Local column notes continued snow cover across the region with sparse ground visible. L L Dougherty begins teaching at Huffman schoolhouse and Robert Harney moves farming implements from Milo to A Norton’s lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Dougherty
Huffman School
Robert Harney
Milo
A. Norton
Robert
Will H. Harney
Red Town
TL. J. Brassfield
Sparland
Emery
John Hayden
Whitefield Town Hall
Hayden
Oscar Hill
Winter storms and local council notes from Henry area
Winter weather dominates the scene as snow and cold affect work and school. Comments on commissions pay, local taxes, and a lawsuit over slander surface alongside updates on teachers, residents ill health, and a postponed quarterly meeting due to bad roads and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thun
Fieldhouse
Doyle
Jones
Henry
Essex
Miss McGinnis
Rutland
Minnie Darby
Livingston
Monier
Martin
McAtee
I Beleve
Joe Greensea
Esq. Lombard
Day Brothers of Peoria
Carson
J. D. Stubbles
Lacon
Grimes
Prairie elects straight Republican ticket amid snow drift tale
The Prairie community reports a straight Republican ticket victory at a caucus held Saturday though a ballot named Handy Ewit sparked curiosity. Roy Houston faced a snowy mishap on the way to Monmouth, lifting his sleigh from four feet of snow before returning home as farmers anticipate rising hay and fodder values with winter easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother 8
Local Notes From LaPrairie and Surrounding Towns
Community items report politics in LaPrairie with Kellogg family ties and references to Democratic and greenback strength. Updates include Mrs Belle Johnson's death in Elmwood, temperance calls, property purchases, and travels of Marshall McCall and Ida Scott. Maple syrup tapping and Signor Bosco entertainment are noted along with visits and upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Johnson
Ray Morse
Elmwood
Sam Scott
Ferguson
Kansas
Ida Scott
Lacon
Scott
Teachers Institute
Wenona
Signor Bosco
Armory Hall
T. B. Hinman
Mra
Sarah Rupp
Adrian
Michigan
Spring work delays and town notices in Sampson
The piece notes slow spring prospects and public concerns as school terms start with Miss Minnie Hoar teaching. It reports township officers sworn in, a school trustee election tied then decided by lot, and road tax duties. It records deaths of Thomas Halligan and Edmond Ryan, plus local remarks on residents, visitors, and hunting at Grubb's hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie Spencer
Aiies
William Bracken
Sam Wilson
California
Thez King
Rosin
Saxton Kelloge
Senator Kellogg
Louisiana
Kellogg Brothers
la Prairie
LaPrairie
Lacon Journal
Phillicothe
Jay Arell
Lko
Honday
Minnie Hoar
Miss Hoar
Winship
Derr
Lot
C.D. Hawking
James Scully
Jerry Drake
Whiffen
Lacon Democrat
Condit
Thomas Halligan
Edmond Ryan
Halligan
Ryan
Henry
Cornelius Ryan
Cornelius
Nebraska
Chicago
Grubb
Sampson
Weather and river notes in Hennepin with ducking plans
The almanac offers warmer days ahead despite snow rain and mud as the river rises. Duck hunters abound though ducks thin. a proposed missionary Sunday school in river bottoms aims to teach readers. John P. Towle, town clerk and editor Cook’s son in law, has moved from the boss town position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
John P. Towle
Cook
Town Moves and House Changes Amid Spring News
Shifts as families move into vacated homes, with Py Taylor and kin joining Lewi’s former residence. Lester takes part of Patten double house, Tannchall house vacated. A couple celebrates a birth, then the pair wanders. Dick Bentley and a companion enjoy a shave week as 100. Henry Carney family from Chariton Iowa reports safe western relocation. G.O. Read mansion welcomes new occupants. Sawmill thawed and ready. logs delivered for roading. Garden prep and lingering snow give way to gentle spring. Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Weeks
Yaree Pyaylor
Lewi
Lester
Patten
Tannchall
Joseph
Pearce
Lady
Aince
Dick Bentley
Bayust
Etter
Henry Carney
Chariton
Iowa
Clear Creek
Duver
G.O. Read
Ruth
Local notes of Peoria area including lectures and elections
Reports from Peoria describe Dr Dunn lecturing at the M E church on Palestine and temperance amid rain, plus a well attended diet lecture at Banters Hall. A funeral, burglaries and police interest follow, while local politics see a quiet election with a full democratic ticket and officers returned. Mentions Grey Eagle, Capt Morris, Clarke & Co fashion opening, and Comstock Avery furniture prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Truitt
Hot Springs
Ark
Dunn
M.E
Palestine
A. m
Nettie Null
Serle Te Itebneisehc
Davis
Epica
Donaldson
Commercial Hotel
Odvin Stowell
Deacon Gallup
Springfeld
Im. McLean
Board of Supervisors
Hard
Daisy
Bro. Hyde
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prinsults
Henry, Illinois
H. L
R. E
Ken Mecneal
Carrriage Factory
Concord
Ken McNeal
Henry Republican
Vicinity News
Julius Adkinson
H. W. Gehr
Q. Tanquary
M. E. Sabbath
Stahl
M. E
E. Ortez
Spariand
Whitefield
Sugar Grove
Saratoga
Wonona
Putas
Mennepin
Chillicothe
Dowdall
Blue Glass
Lght
Baldwin
Journal
Henderson
Wes
Legant
Clarke & Co
Illinois
Comstock, Avery & Co
Threve
Mab
Dr Keil
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