Local Notes From Henry Republican August 2 1883
Weather quiet for merchants. Wm Burwitz injured by car push pole and expected to recover in days. Frank Thirkell injured near New Philadelphia with improving prospects. R H Thomas returns from the west healthier. Cucumber and watermelon discussed as healthful in moderation. Mrs Orton to Long Branch. sister to stay home. Rose's Hall concert led by Prof Gibeault of Pontiac. Geo Motter visits Henry. C L S GC meeting at Dr Gale’s. Roseena Bonham returns from Indiana then St Paul. Willard Bonham visits then back to St Paul. James White uses Rumley threshers from Indianapolis. O Leary painting hotel. Doran property sale. Martland builds coopers chimney. Miss Hughs of Chillicothe visiting Miss Jennie O’Leary. Kenner & Sons paint the school. Writer sidelined by sciatic rheumatism. G E Orge.
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Laconn
Wm. Burwitz
Lacon
G.& Alr. R
Heise
Frank Thirkell
New Philadelphia
Warsaw
R H. Thomas
Orton
Long Branch
Mre
Rose
F. C. Gale
Sparland
Roseea Bonham
Indiana
Martland
Hughs
Chillicothe
Jennie O'Leary
Kenner & Sons
Local Notes From Saratoga and Nearby Towns
Seaman and family visit. Rev Seaman and Rev Ames to preach at Camp Grove every alternate Sunday at 8 o'clock until further notice. Mrs James Curie from Loda visited her uncle A J Webber seeking Dr Reeder in Lacon. Miss Janey Hennessy to Joliet, returning with sister Mrs Mary Walsh. Myra Webber and cousin Lilly visiting. Festival committee formed for harvest supper and center entertainment. Joseph Clark loses two milch cows. N J Webber finishes painting at his father’s, returns with mail carrier. Commissioners and sheriff open McManus road, damage done to fence and buildings, salt for the road in court. A P Webber Sundayed in western metropolis. Chas Darling to visit relatives in Iowa. Darby and son James to Pateta to purchase land.
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Saratoga
Seaman
Ames
Camp Grove
Reeder
Lacon
Mre Chronicle
James Root
Janey Hennessy
Joliet
Mary Walsh
Myra Webber
Lilly
Joseph Clark
N.J. Webber
McManus Road
A. P. Webber
Chas
Darling
Iown
Darby
James
Pateota
Sulte
Agrarian Notes From Magnella July 31
July 31 reports include Alagnolia Mottled at Magnella with J P Gurnea and Miss Mattern of Mt Palatine in match arrangement. Farmers cutting oats amid good and dry conditions. LC Morrille and Coe left for Sheldon. Country health described as exceedingly good though Dr Taylor very busy at times.
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Alagnolia
Magnella
Abr Gurnea
J. P
William Birtech
Miss Mattern
Mt Palatine
Hastings
Urood
LC Morrille
J .He Coe
Sheldon
Taylor
A. BG
Notable Visitors and Local Hints At Daily Life
The fragment notes Mrs Shield’s relatives visiting, Mr Hunters’ kin arriving, and Travis’s young son recovering from a throat illness after a brief two or three day period. It mentions household hunger as pork, chickens, and canned fruit disappear quickly and references Frank Funks being in town recently.
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Mrs Shield
Milo Milo Journal Milestone and Local Happenings
A Milo page reports farm misfortunes thefts and repairs. A cellar of fruit was ransacked and shelves damaged during a break in. A severe storm near Lostant killed cattle and damaged a new house. Community noted visits weddings school events and local travel plans. Funeral details for John Bean, age about 64, with a large procession to Mound Cemetery.
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Milo Alana
Milton Evard
Charlea Coleman
Milo
John Bean
Join L Reid
Mr Bean
M. EB
Rinsoun
Whitefield
Bean
Mound
Lacon
Henry
Bradford
Polots
Washington, DC
Miss Holman
Grandma Dawson
Princeton
Thompson McKean
Driscol
John Finegan
John L. Reid
Pardue
George Lombard
Joshua
Loyal patron writes Brookfield letter from Missouri
A Brookfield Missouri resident, J M Cook, thanks The Republican for years of reading and hints at paying past dues. Walter Scott, visiting Omaha, notes local business prosperity and plans to relocate near Plum Creek. Toulon soldiers reunion on August 16 and 17 will attract attendees from the area.
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Brookfield
Burt
Republican
Linn County
W Heath
Butchins
J. M. Cook
Walter Scott
Omaha
Devalon
Devalion
Eugene Joiner
Harry Proctor
Plum Creek
Toulon
Messrs
L. A. Meier
Dennis Spellman
Wm. Lopeman
Summer resort activity and community notices at Senachwine Lake
Campers from Lacon Ottawa Princeton and Galva frequent Senachwine Lake with tents rooms at the Undercliff and boat facilities. The Union church of Lacon plans Rev William Walters as pastor with Wyoming Herald noting his departure in about four weeks. local observations cover weather, boating, fishing, and community items including residents moving, hospitalities, and a Saybrook A R post camping plan for September.
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Senachwine Lake
Lacon
Ottawa
Bhanner
Princeton
Saverni
Galva
Thompson
Union (Presbyterian and Congregational) Church of
William Walters
Wyoming
Apa
Wyoming Herald
Walters
Herald
Congregational Church
Church
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Hope
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John Lambert
Amos Raine
Joe Ebenar
Minnie Shielde
Lostant
Varna
Caledonia
Pilenic
Condlle
Roye
Kester
Calums
Iowa
Edward Hilterbrand
Ox Bow
Chariey Baker
Florence Broaddus
Stous
Bradiford
Jas. Prouty
Lyle
Decatur County
Kwan
Robert Thompson
Kewaneo
Sarah Little
Hattie Dator
Anuna Foster
J. M. Morris
Pilgrim
Far West
Puablo
Colorado
J. E. Noyes
Chicago
Decker & Mayhew
Sturtevant & Phoenix
Hatfield
Sturm
Lou Frink
Buda
John L. Morris
Benny L. Foster
M. R. Saunders
Peoria
Hattie McVicker
Kewanee
Mt Juan Carrol
T. E. Spalds
Adam
Board of Education
M N. Krenz
Ken McNeal
W. T Law
W. A. Hanna
W J. Minium
C. (. Griswold
D. Winship
Acton
Fla
Florida
J C, Kingstey, Esq
York
Neb
Fred Steepleton
Hinnsley
Kingsley
Jonathan
W. H. Sparling
St. John's Church
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Trinity Church
Geneseo
Sparling
Nichola
Ottumwa
City Hotel
A. R. Post
Saybrook
McLean County
Lake Senachwine
Mra
A. E. Wallin
Joel Carson
Joseph Greenlea
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