Old Settlers Meet At Lacon Reunites Past And Present
Henry Republican reports the 1800s era Old Settlers reunion at the Lacon courthouse yard. Dr. Robert Boal speaks on memory and progress while local pioneers recall early Henry County life, rail splitting by Lincoln, and the region’s growth from 1830 onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Boal
A. M. Pool
John Williams
Jeriak Bonham
L. Monacr
Joshua Myera
Court House
Lacon
Whitefield Cornet
Charley Gapen
Col. Bell
Russells
Antrims
Henry Major Thompson
Sampson Rowe
Livingston Roberts
Peoria
Henry
Hennepin
Sniders
Culver
Blossom
Bonham
Mr. Graves
Sparland
Sierra Nevadea Mountains
Thompsons
Drakes
Drake's Grove
Spoonver
Marlinl County
Low Point
Maxwell
St. Louis
Marshall
Abner Moon
Union
Lincoln
Caleb Mathis
Alanson Morgan
David Snider
Harrison Grewaty
Mary Garis
George W. Myers
Dritzita Myers
Lewis Layman
Samuel Lewis
Lia Salle County
Robert Barnes
Belle Plain
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
Douglas
Meredosia
B.C. Cook
Peters
Davis
Dickey
Boal
BucxigyyIuy
Tlinois
John Strawn
Jeremiah Strawn
William Grifith
William Gregory
David
Strawn
Ohio
Putnam
John Loyd
Wolf
Early settlers recall founding days at annual picnic
Reunion speakers recount pioneer journeys, log homes, and the founding of Brush College later named Alma Mater. Josiah Bonham, E. L. Monser, and Joshua Myers offer reminiscences on Illinois migration, settlement near Pekin and Henry counties, and the county’s growth as attendees disperse after the annual picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Bascom
Wm.Kincaid
John Lloyd
Hiram Allen
Yanaco Glenn
Brush College
Josiah Bonham
Oone
Illinois
Bloomington
Henry
E. L. Monser
Venona
Pigeon Tournament Highlights East Side Shooting
Chillicothe and Henry sportsmen held a Friday pigeon shooting contest east of town with Adam Peterman as referee and H W Ruggles as scorer. Scores were tallied in multiple matches, Cowan and Sileater sharing first money, Wilkie winning a tiebreaker for second, and Peterson losing to Peterman in a subsequent match. A Hen ry team later claimed victory at Lacon with Leavitt and Thorp tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Henry
Prove
Adam Peterman
H. W. Ruggles
W.thorp
EB. Wilkie
G. Wkeee
J. Peterson
Lee
H. Cowan
H. Doty
R.heaton
Keeee
Sleater
Cowan
Sileater
Wilkie
Doty
Heaton
Allbay
John Peterson
Peterson
Thorp
Lacon
Henry Boys
Frank Leavitt
William Thorp
Putnam Co Republican Convention Nominates County Officers
The Putnam County Republican Convention met at the courthouse in Hennepin on Tuesday August 22. Judge Williams of Snachwine was elected chairman and Amos B Wilson of Fragile secretary. Delegates nominated Wm H Casson Gen Reed Jefferson Durley Thomas Ware for county offices and adjourned with Williams as chairman and Wilson as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gincola
Logan
Douglas
Marehall County
Putnam County
Abner Moon
Thomas Hartzell
James Simpson
Moon
LaSalle County
Ohn Williams
Snachwine
Asentleman
Ennepin
Gentleman
Wm . Stewart
Reeves
Birch
Jeremiah Strawn
Davenport
Asherman
Taliaferro
Dackson
Alan
Lewis
Father Willis
Ras
Dillon
Willis
Mr. Willis
Indiana
EH Strawn
Putnam Co
Court House
Hennnepin
Judge Williams
Amos B. Wilson
Fragile
Hannepin
Crispin Wood
O. B. Davis
David Nixon
Wm. D. Hain
J B. Albert
Granville
John Pyley
Chas. B. Barnard
Stephen Harrison
A D Flaher
Magnolia
W. HH. Williams
Ditch drainage boosts Illinois farms amid heavy rains
Countywide ditch systems promise yearly returns as thresher terms urge thrift and enterprise to reclaim low lands. A Kanakakee Mendota report notes modest horse trot times and a dramatic rescue in a five-horse race. In Minonk the Baptist petition controversy highlights church friction. Peoria anticipates a strong fall, with local depictions of a coon-trap platform cited in Stouts rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Kankakee
Tim Mendota
Driving Park Association
Chicago
Ickory
Charles Wilson
Baptist Church
Minonk
Kipp
Merit
Bro Wood
L Paso Journal
Peoria
Darkey
Boff Onde
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Henry Republican
Henry, Marshall Co
Ill
George Burt, JR
A. M
A. M.—Henry Lodge
O. F
Marshall Lodge
Margball
Clarron Lonex
Fred S. Potter
N. W. Orr's
Perley
LAW and Notary Public
Edwards Street
C. C. Jones
Wies's Block
Edwin T. Disorway
Ustice OF the Peace
Weis’ Block
R. H Waterfall
Joseph Placher
Hurdle Building
C. M. Baker
J. W Niece’s
John Kline
Richard Street
W H Jones
Orr's
Charles Davis
Kalb
Drag Stura Calle
W. D. Robinann
Wirt Street
Richard
B. C. Taber
Third and
Carroll Streets
Henry Reader
Whitefield
Marshall County
J B. McLaughlin
Whitefield Corners
Dil
Masonic Hall
Gartonn
Ramsey
Franklin Potts
Wenona
Main Street
Fowler & Co
F. Gaylord
Geo. Notter, JR
Edwards, Jr
Lacon Firat
Twitchell
Tomas Lowe, JR
Iml
Ottawa
Geo
B. Eghler
TRE
George Schafer
Reibling
Magnolia Drug Store
H. A
B.fyffe
Thomas Lowe, JR
Lacon, Ill
New Photograph Gallery
T. M. Davidson
Poskell House
Iunel Tf
R. L. Stephens
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