Old Settlers Meet at Lacan Aug 17 1850 Draws 9000
Henry Republican reports a large gathering of early county settlers in Lacan for an annual old settlers meeting on August 17 1850. Revered speaker Rev J G Evans of Wenona delivers an extensive oration reflecting on pioneer life progress from 1830s to 1850s and compares past hardships with modern advances while stressing virtues and dangers facing youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacan
Court House
Livingston Roberts
Musla
Glee Club
Mr. Cumnilnza
J. G. Evans
Wenona
Marshall
Reylyad
Pipsane
Peoria
Jim
Modard Haney
Marshall County
Vonaudrel
Putnam
Marehall
Stark
Kvane
Becnington
Marabull
Tanewell
Putnam County
Tery
Ma’an
Moen
Kuy
Wong
Giche Hye
Muelrfathern
Notiera
Green House
Ife
Bloce
Montgomery County
Montgomery
Ottawa
Tazewell
Gare
Barshire
Randmas
Bn Willams
Tam
Settiera
Lam
Ottlera
Niyh
George Hildebrand
Lacon
Jabez Fisher
James Martin
Crow Creck
Griat
Jones
Cosme
Peoria County
Old settlers recall frontier days and Black Hawk war memories
J J Myers Geo O Barnes and J E One recall watching corn fields and defending homes from birds and Indians in early Illinois settlement. The group notes the first iron plow by a local locksmith, fears of Indians after Black Hawk, and a modern move from timber to a Putnam county mansion as a welcomed reunion with music and song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Gaughlin
Putnam County
Bondcount
Wagners
Phillips
Ottawa
J. J. Myers
Geo. O. Barnes
J. E
Glee Club
Democratic Senatorial Convention at Wenona Highlights
The Wenona Index reports the Democratic Senatorial and Representative Convention held August 10 in Wenona. Delegates from Woodford Marshall and Putnam counties organized committees on credentials and permanent structure, debated nominations, and began balloting for representative candidates with Euclid Martin declared the unanimous choice after several rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senatoriat and Representative
Wenona
Nomination and party chair men set at Hancock campaign meeting
The document records Raley as nominee and lists the central committee selections: Wm. Kays of Putnam, Dr. V Maloney of Woodford, J. OC. Townsend of Marshall. Representation was based on votes for Hancock and English. Davey Muir and Shaw spoke, with Muir delivering a fiery address defending Hancock and his southern allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodford
Martin
Marshall—Raley
Shields
Putnam
Ruley
Euclid Martino
Beaton
Patrick
Muir
Ittle Putnam
Putnam County
Malony
Putname
Haley
Ro Malony
Glenn
Ley
Ar. Seaton
Raley
Marshall
Mr. Raley
Central Committee
Wm. Kays
V. Maloney
J. OC. Townsend
Hancock & English
Davey Muir
Oh Shaw
Mr. Muir
Hancock
Gettysburg
Shaw
Dr King’s New Discovery touted for lung cures
An old notice praises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung diseases with broad claims. It urges trial bottles and lists price. includes endorsements by physicians clergy and press and notes sale in Davenport area. A second snippet mentions railway contract and a completed branch line to Guthrie Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Kalb
F.t.& PP
Tas
Davenport
Iowa
Muscatine
Alon
Uchyip
Lowe
Guthrie Center
Miles
J B. Simpson
Partiowlare
Priae
J.B. Sinpbon Medicine CO
Main St
Buffalo
N. Y
Lymay
Gray
ORBAT
Avery
Rogatste Akage
Gray Medicine CO
Dg Race
Druasiate
Colburn, Birks, & Co Peorla
Apris-Ly
Ross
Rosa
Peoris
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Henry Republican
OLD Settlers Meeting
Briggs
B. J. Radford
Joseph L. Colvin
L. Linebarger
Adama
David Muir
J. H. Seaton
Carlock
W. Oarlock
A. Hancock
Y. A. Glenn
Venona
Linebarger
Halen
Woodford County
Bhaw
Hipp
Minonk
Shelve Euch Martin
Woodford--T
Adams
Henry Hunke
Hbartsman
Isaac Snyder
J. B. Hatcher
R. N‘ Padiora
W. Carlock
J. Bsil
Geo. Berger
N. Veloney
B. Yeager
B. Guicher
U. Linebarger
Gallup
Tings
Ringsters
Thos. Shaw
J. H. Saaton
V. Raley
Rentisman
Euclid Martin
Campbell Shields
Putnamampbell
A. B. Ripp
Minoak
Ur. Maloney
Sam. Patrick
Kipp
MacKenzie
Henry, Ul
Robert Clark
Bowes
A.B. Aswell
Marion, Wayne Co
Thomas
Columbus, Onxo
Mosars, Foster, Milburn & Co
Peoples’ Machine
Philadelphia Sewing Machine Company
Buttonwood St
Philadelphia
Piqua
Saya
Piqua, O
Bosiuxo Menicinx Co
BomaNaxo
B. B.garvey
Vv. Becker
Furnitur
Henry
Edwards Street
Vincent Becker
Farmers’ Grocery Store
H. J. Grawburg
Tathts
Famiey Groceries
Graweburg Giore Om Public Square
Jor. Feoss’s
S. Adams St
Peoria, NL
Main Street
H. H. Kirchman
Watches & Clocks
Destmannes
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