Dagon Weekly Record of Events Updates from The Republican
Rev Walters of Wyoming to move his family and preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. The Lacon C.L. 8.0 held a public meeting at the M. E. church with readings solos and speeches. Pages cover the old settlers picnic on August 22 with 8 000 to 9 000 attendees and a grand potluck and fish chowder. weather ideal and no arrests. Fred Wagner moved to a new residence awaiting a fence. Chas Vernay returns from Dakota. Riel stable fed 284 horses. Hacker leaves the Journal office after 16 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walters
Wyoming
Union Church
Presbyterian Church
Lacon C.L
M. E
Marshall County
Varna
Oo. G
Springfield
Geo. Kurt
Henry
Has. Henthorn
Chicago
N. G. Henthorn
M. E. Church
B.D. Russell
Enly
Grey Eagle
Kitock
Princeville
Parsons
Ann Bullman
N. Chapman
Fred Wagner
Frank Wier
Harvey Wilson
Mrand
Sparland Gossip and Local Visits in Drakenville Area
Local notes report visitors from Drakenville and Decatur to Sparland and Whitefield relatives, sick lists, and clergy visits. Town residents plan moves, home renovations, and new business openings while school, church activities, and a Pont G A S entertainment are noted.
Incomplete weather notes hint at frost and crops
Fragmentary farm bulletin mentions frost timing and corn readiness. Mentions trips, Nebraska travel, and a reference to Saratoga area road conditions. No clear dates or names beyond broad locations.
Whitefield School Plans and Local Appointments
Clarence Watt cites recommendations from Bryant & Stratton College of Chicago. Miss Warner will teach the Huffman School fall term, Ella Spellman plans to attend the State Normal University, and Miss Ward will teach in Whitefield. Frank Odell and Jesse Davidson left for Dixon’s school. Joseph Harrington bought a buggy from Duka Bros, the firm sold five that day. A temperance meeting at Whitefield Center M E Church is set for Sunday evening with L E Clawson as speaker. Miss Hannah Huot visits Aunt Mrs R Delmedge in Afton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whilefield
Clarence Watt
Bryant & Stratton’s College of Chicago
Miss Warner
Henry
Huffman
Ella Spellman
State Normal University
Frank Odell
la Prairie
Jesse Davidson
Steuben
Dixon
Miss Ward
Whitefield
Joseph Harrington
Duka Bros
Whitefield Center
M. E. Church
L.E. Clawson
Hannah Huot
Afton
Iowa
R. Delmedge
R. E. Porter
Hopewell Old Folka Picnic Draws Immense Crowd
Hopewell in Marshall county hosts a vibrant old folk picnic with a large crowd, fine music from the Pekin band, food and beverages, dancing at Rose's ball, and lively chatter among elders and children. The piece notes corn field prospects, highway repairs, a rumored September wedding, and local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Marshall County
Pekin
Nebraska
Mabie
Adam Fallor
Miffle
Newville Enterprise
Fatlor
Tey
Ira Z
Big Time at Lacon Draws 8000 as Typhoid Sickness Mentioned
At Lacon on Wednesday about 8000 people attended with notices of illness including Charlie Schumacher gravely ill with typhoid fever and Mrs Jef McNeff who have gone to Reading to visit friends. Mrs Stephens farewells at the depot and Mrs Whitney leaves for Reynolds Nebraska and Buffalo. LaRose school begins next week with Elmer Smith from Streator visiting last Friday. W I Watt and Dr Evans are noted visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaRose
Elmer Smith
Streator
W.I. Watt
Dr. Evans
B. Q
Organ trades and local notes in Palatine column
Mr Gallagher shows organ interest buying for five dollars then rescinding and paying fifty cents to dispose of it. A series of individuals including Jonas Benjamin Robert and Benjamin again exchange the organ. Other items include a temperance convent visit, dental work, a wagon accident, a platform dance, threshing season and travel notes from East St Louis to Rutland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben
la Rose
Maree
George Hartenbower
O. Davis
Lowa
Samuel Spangler
Strawns
Wille Hill
East St Louis
Rutland
Fall harvests and local notes from Winn I. Write
Threshing winds down with yields around 40 bushels per acre for corn fair for other grains. Dry weather hurts corn. rain would help pastures and fall plowing. A dance at the Undercliff next Saturday by Yahoo Club. New warehouse nearing completion praised by farmers. Reporter Whooper dead from neglect. E C Montgomery plans move to Des Moines to start a commission business. Bridges in township still out of repair two years. Township officers questioned for value. highway commissioners seen as lax. Ferd Balleweg leads the restaurant scene as Tom Murphy’s term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Yahoo Club
E. C. Montgomery
Des Moines
Iowa
Ferd. Balleweg
Tom Murphy
Winn I
Local notes from Henry area show visits and life updates
J A Wood of Columbus visits brother G A Wood in Henry. Wm Lucas reports Aunt Maggie Michaels ill with knee joint disease. leg likely to be amputated. Mrs Nancy J Keet heads to her mother Mary Jones in Van Orin. Jones gravely ill at 82. Mrs Joseph Wallin and sister Mrs Harris rush to bedside. Mrs Susan P Bradish visits Blackstone relatives. Archie Gerald expands farm and builds a new 16x26 two story pouce. John Burgess ill with fever. plans to rebuild. Henry Trendt returns from many relocations seeking a new place. Spirit Lake and Northern Iowa venture leads Howard Zenor to buy farm near Spirit Lake. B D Winship sends rattlesnake skin to Purviance. Locke moves to Varna. father-in-law John Decke dies after rupture. Minnie Eddy Stockdale of Peru and Fisher of Chicago visit. Jacob S Bosley visits Cottage Hill for a month. Bosley family returns from travels. Court house displays improved clerk offices and adjustable desks. School year starts September 10. Mr Fowler and bride expected. school may be a grand success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Wanhop
Drakenville
Iowa
Richard Wanhop
Whitefield
Amos Wanhop
Decatur
Joe Gregory
Boulton
Thomas Hoskins
William Riddal
Barton
Price
Lacon
Bethel
Nathan Compton
Indiana
Samuel Athay
Peoria
Asay Nighawonxer
Thenns Hollow
J. Sands
Pont
G.A
Chillicothe
A. K. Cassel
Henry
Kline
William O'Leary
Ferry Street
Ed. Proat
Thenia Hollow
Ed. Bureon
Kansas
Albertson
A. d. Athay
T. M. Shaw
Dais
Teamer
Frank Barr
Nellie Martland
Semers
Lemars
Rennepin
J.A. Wood
Columbus
Ohio
G. A. Wood
Blackamis
Wm. Lucas
Maggie Micheals
A. H. Evans
Nancy J. Keet
Mary Jones
van Oren
Bureau County
Harris
New Rutlend
Fairbury
Susan P. Bradish
Blackstone
W. D. Ham
Archie Gerald
Hennepin Prairie
John Burgess
Gerald
Henry Trendt
Siim
Hennenin
Stally
Dakota
Dysart
Chicago
James Gang
Spirit Lake
Howard Zenor
LaSalla
B.D. Winship
Putnam
Acron
Florida
A. T. Purviance
Mr. Locke
Varna
John Decke
Aged & Weare
Minnie Eddy Stockdale
Peru
Mise Fisher
Eddy Mansion
Jacob S. Bosley
Harlan
Shelby County
Cottage Hill
Magnolia
Wm.St. Bosley
Nebraska
Fowler
Hartenhower House
Rory
Lone Tree Weather and Agriculture Notes
The column notes rain awaited in Lone Tree to prevent corn shortages. It reports threshing underway, oats yielding 40 to 45 bushels per acre, fall wheat decent, and Byels around 20 bushels per acre. Mentions new barn and house rods for Abraham Anderson and Ed Murphy, plus visiting Miss Harr Henry at Mrs. Alvin Anderson’s. Describes Kansas seed corn from Andrew Anderson and large corn stalks with few ears expect frost-free November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byels
Abraham Anderson
Ed. Murphy
Miss Harr
Henry
Alvin Anderson
Andrew Anderson
Kansas
Frosti
City Council Urges Written Permits for Telephone Poles
The council insists on written permits for pole placements, warning oral accords may lead to disputes. The telephone company, led by a manager, plans to bypass the rule, risking friction with property owners. A revised approach is urged to secure the phone service while avoiding future trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry
Center Red Ribbon Club Protest at Illinois State Fair
Center Red Ribbon Club of Putnam County passed resolutions denouncing the state board of agriculture actions allowing beer and wine sales at the Illinois state fairgrounds in Chicago. John Swaney offered the resolutions and E C Lewis of La Salle County was thanked for his protest. J Mruus served as secretary.
Born to Lacon Aug 20 1948
A son was born to Albert Bohaf er of Whitefield at Lacon on August 20, 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Albert Bohafer
Whitefield
Prangis V Pool Dies in Nebraska at Age 1
Infant PRANGIS V Pool died at S J Paul Nebraska on August 16 from cholera infantum. The child was 1 year and 4 days old, a twin of Aston and Balile J. Pool, formerly of the local vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S J
Market Prices Roundup From Winter to Spring
The page lists commodity figures across grains livestock and produce including Wheat Winter around 81.20 to 1.40, Corn 450 and 340, Eggs frost 12, Butter 16 15c, Hogs at 85, Wood 23.25 per cord, Green apples 50 750 per bushel, Wool 16a206 per lb, and hay Timothy 5 8&8 per ton. It shows varied quotes and unit notes like per bushel, per lb, and per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Marke
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E. H. Hutchins
Gould
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la Balle
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Balle and
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Cumberland
O. W. Carroll
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Central Agricultural Society
Stare County
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Keystone
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