Our Sister Towns LACON
Sunday visits fill the town and surrounding area as residents travel to Chicago Peoria Toluca and Bloomington. Local illnesses improve while a death occurs Mrs Allen Keedy dies after a long illness at east of Lacon. The Lacon Township Sunday School Association meets at the Methodist church with robust turnout and musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ramsey
Alf Gilpen
Henry
The
Democrat
Joseph Shaffer
Wallie Ramp
Toluca
Robt Holsinger
Cumming Bros
Bob
Samuel Tyroomar
Thomas Barnes
Bloomington
Senator Barnes Olizacon
Armond Ong
Joe Ong
Lacon
Geneva
Nab
Loon
Allen Keedy
Licon Township
Sparland Promises and Local Happenings In Town
Reports from Sparland note fruit markets, a call from George A. Burt, and the death of Samuel B. Holler in Fairfield Iowa. Gumming & Co. sell fine buggies and farm implements in Lacon and area. the school election produced 151 votes with James O. Garrett 136 and A B Cumming 15. C W Buckley plans renovations to add a new hour to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Garrett
A. B. Cumming
C. W. Buckley
Whitefield Centre Notes and Local Happenings
Mr and Mrs James Barry visited Mr B's parents in Whitefield while farmers prepare to plant corn. Mr Blackburn started the ball rolling as the Corners wagon makes its weekly trip. A Geographical sociable was held at the M E church last Friday evening. Catholics in the district contemplate starting a Sunday school in the school house soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Ceenter
James Barry
Whitefield
Blackburn
M. E
Evanjor Wrea
Plate
Eoho
Ghosts and rumors swirl in small town notices
Three weeks ago Joseph Bogner found a ladies hat along the road east of his place and warns owners to claim it or it will be placed as a dummy to frighten thieves. The letter mocks a local ghost story about the Gordon homestead and taunts readers with a wager. The Union election elected George Vail as director and town discussion followed about the ghost tale and local writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bogner
Addyoe
Uis
Ludwig
Gordon Homestead
Joseph
Gordon Place
Union
George Vail
Coxeyites
Joe C
J.—C
Grandpas Barn Nears Completion and Local News Review
South Whitefield notes Uncle Warford Bonham’s health, a near-miss for Ola Hunt’s horse, and pleasant visits from Albert Newman and wife. Town commissioners inspect bridges, a new double buggy arrives, and several school boards gain or elect directors. Spring flowers adorn the countryside as elections wrap up.
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South Whitefield
Warford Bonham
Willard Odell
H. Marshall
Whitefeld
Commissioners of Highways
Mossie
G. P. Mattern
C. L. Clawson
I. W. Waughop
Mattern
Clawson
L W
D. Bonham
Bogner
Burt Newman
John Kline
Keifer
Whitefield Corners Community Notes and Local Hints
Kev Hazard and wife spent last Thursday in Peoria. Mrs Norton visits town. Dr Willis plans a new barn with Will Wright building. Mrs B A Smith to Delavan to visit Edith Hamilton. R N Lee of Henry attended church and met the pastor. Homer hires a blacksmith from Wyoming named Muir. Local joy at a skilled smith arriving. Mrs J P Swift wins a pension of 12 dollars monthly and 260 dollars back pension after her son Homer’s efforts.
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Whitefield Corners
Kev Hazard
Peoria
Norton
M. W
Willis
Will Wright
B. A. Smith
Delavan
Edith Hamilton
Poverty social at school election draws crowd and prizes
A social event titled Poverty leads the fun with a large crowd in costumes. Lnalla Johnston wins the best poverty lady prize and Ed Shorts the gentleman prize a necktie. Local judges are Mrs Reynolds, Mrs Chenoweth and Rev J B Dille who left for a funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Lnalla Johnston
Reynolds
Cottage Grove
8. Chenoweth
Boyds Grove
J. B. Dille
Farmington
Charley
Brother Dille
Mre D
Blizzard and social rounds in Baratoga week
A severe storm brought snow and rain last week in Baratoga. Ella Hennessey visited her sister Mrs Mary Walsh. Alfonso Seolye lost a horse on the way from town. A P Webber struck water in a new well and plans a windmill. A surprise party at Ethel Tanquary’s. church service by Rev Tucker from Lown Ridge with singer Mr VonBurn. Miss Starling and Miss Moille attended church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baratoga
Altho
Ella Hennessey
Henry
Mary Walsh
Alfonso Seolye
A. P. Webber
Ethel Tanquary
Saratoga
Lown Ridge
Rev Tucker
VonBurn
Moodey
Rey Tucker
Johni
Miss Starling
Moille
Lawn Ridge
Marriages baptisms and moves reported from La Prairie Center
William Scott had cattle dehorned. Frank Halstead and Elecia Wheeler wed last Wednesday. Hamilton Simmons works with an ice company in Peoria. Church painting underway by Mallory of Lacon. William Ryan from Lawn Ridge seeks twine orders. Beatie Turnbull plans a Scotland trip. Nellie McDougal to sail aboard Ethiopia. Funeral of Wm Gray Sr. at U P Church. R R McCollough declines justice of the peace run on Republican ticket. Local notes praise area soil and homes. pride in regional scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ryan
Lawn Ridge
E. M. Briggs
East Lynn
Chas Erskine
Briggs
Beatie Turnbull
Scotland
Nellie McDougal
Ethiopia
Wm Gray Sr
U.P
Chillicothe
Adam Gray
William Jr Sted
California
T. EB. Scott
Bimba
Kewanee
Neponset
Camp Grove
R. R. McCollough
McCollough
Local Notes From Center School District Meeting
OC M Calder was elected director at Center school. Maud Webber has sewn for Ollie Root this past week. Adam Pringle plans a workshop and woodhouse for J L Root. James Davidson's two nieces arrive from Scotland to keep house for their brother at Camp Grove. Mrs J P Root remains ill with nervous trouble after the grip. A LaPrairie youth visited the Ridge Saturday and earned top honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
OC. M. Calder
Center School
Maud Webber
Ollie Root
Adam Pringle
J. L. Root
James Davidson
Scotland
Camp Grove
J. P. Root
LaPrairice
Evangelist Tucker Sermons at Hallock Draws Hopeful Crowd
Readers report attending an Evangelist revival led by Rev. Tucker at Hallock on Sunday and enjoying other services. The singer Von Berg, from Peoria, is praised as excellent. A letter from Mr. Baiter was delayed, likely due to mail and printing backlogs affecting last week’s issue.
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Tucker
Hallock
Von—Berg
Peoria
Baiter
Henry
Local notes from Sparland area include meetings and weather lore
Mrs Malone visited Sparland last week and Rev Cooledge will begin meetings on the sixth of next month. Jake Darby works for Allie Webber and spends Sundays with pit parents in Henry. Bob Fennel planted corn. Dwyer Bros finished a well contract at 192 feet depth with 147 feet water. Kuss to supply windmill. A mail route change petition circulates as Sparland residents rely on Sparland La Prairie for post.
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Camp Grove
Malone
Sparland
Davidson
Scotland
Cooledge
Jake Darby
Allie Webber
Henry
Bob Fennel
Dwyer Bros
Kuss
Henry Will
la Prairie
Wyoming
Various town notices and personal items from Hennepin area
Hennepin reports visits by A A Davis Spring Valley Ella Bowman Granville Zella Cecil Peru LaSalle J A Harper and wife in Princeton. C D Johnson finishes a 150 foot well on county farm. Rey Boner attends Granville Sunday school. Entertainment at M E church by Miss Porter and Miss Richey. Mrs J B Davis visiting Sprinkleburg. J Barton Davis elected school director. others named. May 9 high school commencement Prof Coffman graduates nine. Prof Willis to supply music. Harry Raymond Comedy Co leaves Rex for Lacon. City council swears in new aldermen. three votes cast on three a saloon license. Funeral of Calla B Stewart April 20 1894 in Hennepin with services by Rev James R Smith and Rev Geo Harris. Interment Union Grove cemetery with cedar and arbor vitae. distant offerings from Mrs J Marquis Los Angeles and others. Peace to her ashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
A. A. Davis
Spring Valley
Ella Bowman
Granville
Zella Cecil
Peru
LaSalle
J. A. Harper
Princeton
Joe Main
Ed Osbon
A. L. Peterson
Peoria
C.D. Johnson
Rey Boner
M.E. Church
M. E
Porter
Sweet Singer
Miss Richey
J. B. Davis
W. A. Kays
Sprinkleburg
J.B
Calla B. Stewart
Steppal
Williamson Dur-roy
Union Grove
Florid
Helen A Stewart
Ormerly
Williamson Durley
J. Marquis
Los Angeles
California
J. Hartenbower
Des Moines
Iowa
Mary A. Ware
C. I. Darley
Moses W. Gunn
Putnam Neighbors Report Home Upgrades And Local Happenings
Mat Drake moves into a new house this week. H S Condit repaints his residence to first class condition. Kidney Chance moves from Putna into the house of rs Winship Tuesday. John Sparling loses a fine horse, second this spring. Fred Cook returns from Hennepin after two months with the gun club. School election Saturday afternoon yields 62 votes and reelects Mrs Ed Grady as school director. William Long’s residence struck by lightning during a rain storm smashing a looking glass and a window light. Easy was away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Grady
William Long
Easy
Cleaning House and School Plans in Clear Creek
Local notes from Clear Creek report Bet Ransom planting corn and Minnie Packingham visiting Qua ker Lane for a few weeks. Ethel Zenor teaches a two month term at Pool schoolhouse while Brush schoolhouse hosts potential Sunday School. Mrs C H Ransom returns from Peoria as sister’s illness worsens with little hope of recovery.
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Clear Creek
Bet Ransom
Birdie
Plooma Hatley
Rockady Morgenson
Minnie Packingham
Quaker Lane
C.H. Ransom
C. A. Norris
Broaddus
Brush School
College
Ethel Zenor
Pool School
Andy Morse
Ben Packingham
Charlie Ransom
Tonica
M. W. A. Camp
C. H. Ransom
Peoria
Russell Coaley
Community notes and local events in Milo C H Griswold era
Local items report a cook for Milo C H Griswold, visits by Michael and Carl Koch, and a renewed baking activity. Elder Clark of Eureka preaches two sermons at the Christian church. A school election decides the directorship with Mrs A W Shriver winning. Frank Barto and spouse celebrate 15th anniversary with neighbors presenting an oil painting after a feast. Arthur Pratt faced trial for alleged fraud and was bound over. Nevett found guilty and jailed awaiting grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
C. H. Griswold
Michael
Carl Koch
Thomas McClain
Clark
Eureka
Christian Church
A. W. Shriver
Clarence Hay
Bradford
Frank Barto
Frank
Arthur Pratt
Wyoming
Squire Sutherland
Thos_Cappgrame
Thos Nevett
Princeton
Joliat
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Will Breen
Whitney
Ira
Hickman
Lizzie Moorey
Marshall
JH Jones &Son
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Mars
Siri
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