Death and daily life in Lamont and Whitefield notes
The Gen Republican reports the death of Mrs David Owens Jr after a week with pneumonia. The obituary praises her, mentions her husband and two sons, and details the funeral at the M E church and family burial at Strawn grounds. Other items cover local sermons, court health, renovations, a horse sale, U S S A picnic, residents traveling, building adds, and community notices from Lamont and Whitefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Owens, Jr
M. E
Robert Barton
Sparland
Strawn Family
Thi City
Owens
C. E. Hewitt
Peoria
Baptist Church
Judge Laws
Metsgord
N. G. Henthorn
Wm. Ble
Thos. McEntee
Chicago
Tennus Holler
Clara Hadley
J. M. Hadley
Kate Bellows
New Orleans
Ostober
Edward Schupy
Wilson Odell
Hattie Renwick
Lowa
H. Wilson
Ida James
Wenons
Nelile Hade
M. E. Church
F. C. Gale
Springfield
Local notes and incidents from Sparland area
Mrs Veach of Florida visits sister Mrs Stephenson while Mrs George Winters of Bradford visits her parents Mr and Mrs Billa Thompson. Insane patient at county farm attacked superintendent BH Adame but was overpowered. Andrew Stephenson wed Ailea Julia Ronan. Coal shaft prospects, new roof, and market quality oaks noted. Old settlers day brings residents back. Ben Gallup family plans to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Owen Morarity
Putnam
Irving
Ferry Street
Thrasher
James White
William Baker
Blackman
Pooria
Sparland
James Compton
Frank Barr
la Harpe
Hoe
Andrew Stephenson
Ailea Julia Rnotan
Rev Seamon
N. I. Swifthouse
George Tarbill
James Ruseel
Button
Ahony
William O'Leary
Nira Adowe
Harry
Ben. Gallup
G. E. Orge
Wenner Letter Returns After Busy Weeks
A brief notice notes a delayed Wenona letter due to a busy period but promises future updates and renewed communication with readers.
Hopewell Farm Notes and Local News
Hopewell reports good corn weather for hay harvest and threshing. Ed Curran plans move to Lacon for agricultural implement business. Charley Ramp to Nebraska to seek a spring homestead. Farmers store grain as prices stay low and preparations begin for Old Settler's picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Mother Hubbard
USA
Adleu
Adudeen
Dennis Curran
Mra Curran
Leland Strawn
Buckley
Iroquois County
C. J. Heald
Charley Ramp
Nebraska
Henry
Apple Crop Forecast for Region Dims Amid Festive Week
A regional note reports poor apple yields this year overshadowed by a busy week of events. Local observers warn farmers of an anticipated crop failure while residents enjoy abundant festivities and a surplus of leisure time.
Local notes from Hennepin and nearby visits
Hennepin residents and guests report travel between Sheldon Iowa and Iowa, with Anna Durley returning home after a year away. Family visitors include Mrs Frank Lamb and husband en route to New Jersey, and Mr Peck on a trip to Ohio. Catholic picnic planned August 28 at fair grounds with a ball at Zenors Hall. An accident near a steam thresher injured Mrs W. Danley, and Mrs Motter visits. Postmaster Patterson sick with cholera morbus. W. D. Ham aids at Geneseo. Marriage of AR Edwards and Alice Kays August 15 at the bride’s home. fishing party members had a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Mles-Anna-Durley
Sheldon
Towa
Frank Lamb
New Jersey
Iowa
A. H. Turner
Horace Peck
Ohio
Fairgrounds
Zenors Hall
M. E. Church
Mary Aon Mullis
Catherine Thomas
Indiana
Wm. Noxon
Chicago
Frank Noxon
Wim. Baxendale
John Tuers
Taylor
David Field
H. H. Edward
Pnd
W. A. Kays
J. W. Denning
John Hopkins
Dennison
Texas
J. M. Fairfield
W.D. Ham
Geneseo
Magnolia
E. A. Locke
Varoa
D. W. Danley
Willis
J. O. Boyle
Dr Motter
B. B. Unabank
Anna Durjey
Geo. Cunningham
Anna Hopkins
H. N. Schooler
Ida Grove
Maggie Creston
Arrlaon H. Edwards
Alice Kays
Local Social Notes and Fire Alarm At Magnolia
Community visits and family gatherings are listed including Eddie Gardner and Neomia Cowell visiting at multiple homes. A wedding of Harrison Edwards and Miss Pet Kays is noted with many guests. The Magnolia City Hotel fire occurred Saturday night and injuries were minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Gardner
Iowa
Ephraim Smith
Neomia Cowell
Trone
Jennie Emerick
Bonnie
D. Ward
Ora Scott
Stoga
Myers
S Grove
Varna
John Cook
Jerry
Carrie Ransom
Harrison Edwards
Pet Kays
Ella Hilterbrand
City
Magnolia
Minnie Botce
Florance Broaddys
Edward Hilterbrand
Ella
Corsa Lamhart
Wiliam Kaya
Cora
Tate
D. L. Travis
Frank Ward
William Hannum
Magnolia Fire Destroys Home and Contents
Fire swept Magnolia last Sunday morning around 2:30 am, destroying part of the Chance family's clothing, beds, bedding, and some furniture. The origin is unknown. The Hartford insured the property, a landmark for about 40 years. The family moved across the street to a brick house after the loss. Nearby farmers thresh grain. Lowe of Peoria visited last week offering marble monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Chance
Hartford
Lowe
Peoria
Local notes and greetings from town
J C Gurnea expected home this week. Mr Mitchell recommends vinegar and water for a hot dry day drink during threshing. Mrs Elizabeth Welser of Neodosha Kansas visits after 15 years away. Dr Taylor treats a diphtheria case seven miles from town. The drug store run by Miss Hattie Fyffe offers full line of drugs. Mrs Chance thanks neighbors for support after their property fire last Sunday. A B G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Gurnea
Mitchell
Elizabeth Welser
Neodosha
Kan
Taylor
Hattie Fyffe
MINERAL SPRINGS SCRIPTS OF LOCAL LIFE AND LETTERS
Phena Johnson visits Henry area friends while Stella Allen visits relatives. D.L. Travis trips to Peru. George Hall leaves for Henry citizenship. Eds-Kaysa wedding attended. Local letters critique temperance politics and party contrasts. Community notes mention hunts, fishing, and church matters with colorful local humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phena Johnson
Henry
Stella Allen
J.B. Keys
Sprinklebore
Mra Clark
D.L. Travis
Peru
D.L
John Gailey
Minoak
Alice Shields
Vatna
Mra Sliney Hailey
Hall
George
Lou Kesling
Lou
Wednesay
Sprinklebury
Sidney Halley
Sid
Steva Studgvin
Princeton
H.C. Halley
Steve
Jas. B. Forrest
Chas
Harlan
Iowa
W. C. Forrest
M. F
Charley
Brownie
Hopewell
Republican
Brownlie
Mr Swaney
Quaker Lane
Whitefield
Bro. Swaney
Little Putnam
Magnolia
Soatar
Democrata
Credit Mobilier
Navy
Indiana
New York
Great Moral Party
Dorsey Tetter
Miss Jennie Hall Guests and Local Church Notes
Miss Jennie Hall of Pullman enjoys hospitality while visiting Miss Jennie Cator. Episcopals in Bradford hold chapel services with solid attendance. Eddie Curtis and brother Fred of Pullman visit relatives. Mrs Charles Thompson shows a healthy lemon tree with fruit. A wedding is reported for next week with more to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Jennie Hall
Pullman
Jennie Cator
Eddie Curtis
Fred
Charles Thompson
Mrs Emma Hayden Plans New York Trip and Visits
Mrs Emma Hayden accompanies her father and mother to New York, visiting Coney Island and other resorts. Last Thursday George Pithourd injured his hand in the shop. the wound is serious but not as bad as feared. Mrs J E Noyes visited relatives in Buda. school starts Sept 2. Telegrams say Mr William Pilgrim is near death. Georgy Winters visited Spartang. Camp meeting planned at Wyoming this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
DeNormand
Boarland
Jans Chambers
Holmes School
Saratoga
Michael Dougherty
James Smith
Lowe
Green
Rosengrant
Cambridge
Ohio
Robert Bell
Homer Thompson
Ebba Spallman
Prof de Normandie
R. B
Porter
Emma_ Hayden
Ang Mesa
Cip
Devon
New York
Hayden
Coney Island
George Pithourd
Iva Hayden
J. E. Noyes
Buda
Balloon fire and factory notes at the city plant
Reports from Quaker Lane mention J. L. Milla and family returning from Nebraska and a birthday party for Fannie and Frank Smith. A balloon attempt caused a fire. Marz Hartsock runs the city factory enginery and the crew performs well. The notice lists pipe sizes and pricing, water supplies, whistle times, and local chatter about visits, painting, and temperance friends traveling to Seneca for a union event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane J. L. Milla
Nebraska
Fannie
Frank Smith
Marz Hartsock
Englings
Joaigh
Seneca
Job Printing and Printing Supplies Offerings
The Republican office advertises a wide stock of Cari Board and Papers including Letter, Bill Papers, Statements, and Envelopes with various colors and sizes. It promotes posters, circulars, calling cards, and leather case gifts, offering high quality paper and workmanship at low rates with prompt service by George Burt, Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
George Burt
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Dunham
Wes- Jay Skinner
Venona
Minoak News
Axime
Michigan Avenue
First South Street
Presbyterian Church
IlMnole
J. de Bolt
H. ©. Barton
Wenona
Will. Bayne
Watseka
Bualnessa
Verona
Lacon
Cox
John Wesley Higgins
D.j. Oase & Co
L. M. Culver
Chas. Young
G. W. Snell
Halfnagle
Jona
Milo
John Goooneys
Mand
Sherman Smith
Red Town
L. E. Oclannon
Leslie
Jas. Lansing
Ottawa
A. Hannum
Whitefielders
Pop
Colum
A. B
Warren Lota
Main Street
W G Sitder
Jared W Jones Henry
Nalethe
Jenking
Ill
Dresa
Brown &C
Henry, Ll
BURTS
J. S. Burt
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