Our Sister Towns and Local Notices Recap
Local brief reports from Lacon Post note officers reelected for Lodge No 227 O B G and upcoming initiations. Other items include society meetings, corrections on county farm ownership, travel notes, home projects, a Christmas bazaar, millinery sale, a scald injury fatality, and ill health updates on Beza Duncan and Mrs Pringle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heine Fland Society
W. G. Dorsey
Dorsey
Coon Suft
Henry Luft
Frank A. Bart
Yous
Rocky Island
Shea
Lethe Huffman
Williaam Wild
Beza Duncan
Estep
Robert Pringle
Lacon Post
A.R
Social event entertained eighty ladies in stormy December day
Mrs Alminga Park and Mrs Alias Norton hosted entertainment at P. Hall on Saturday for about 80 ladies with Mrs Rood of Tyro Rosy as the only out of town guest. Refreshments in two courses accompanied the event, though weather was stormy with snow and hail and the next meeting is set for December 10 at Mrs Park's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alminga Park
Alias Norton
P. Hall
Mra
Roodrom Tya Rosy
Park
Winter Weather Foreshadows Snowy Holidays
The article notes cold winds and sharp air as Christmas nears with expectations of snow on the ground. It covers local events including a dog show, travel to see curiously named Mitle canines, and residents like Mabel Ricketta returning home. Several townspeople are mentioned moving, visiting relatives, or handling chores, with cattle shipments and a newborn added to local milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Ricketta
Sheris
Local Notes and Birth Report From Whit Blue Blue?
Mrs Lucy Clark announces the arrival of a daughter born in Nov 80 at her brother Mark Chales and wife. Mother and child are well. Also report of a lost horse, illnesses among horses, and local social updates including visits, entertainment, and a newborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Clark
Mark Chales
Richard Tremain
George Pace
Phe Woodman
Rey-Alford
Clark
Nebraska
Stepes Bnyder
Ormerly
Nettle Thompson
Welter
Saratoga Center Neighbors And Cold Weather Notables
SARATOGA CENTER reports T A Bessye visiting D C Durling after a strong snow and wind storm. Sunday thermometer read 20 below zero. Albert Beech visiting Princeville. Noice Woodin family moving to Oklahoma. renting a farm first. Hunter address listed. T J Hennessey offers a calendar for 1804. Ed the grocer promotes up to date goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Durling
Albert Beech
Princeville
Ryan
Camp Grove
Noice Woodin
Oklahoma
Henry
Hunter
T. J. Hennessey
Hopewell Visitor Charley Carlson At Munster
Charley Carlson visited Munster last week asking, What's the object old boy, in a quizzical exchange captured in local chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Carlson
Munster
Old Boy
Judge W Wright and Homer Barney in Hopewell visit
Judge W Wright spent a day in Hopewell with Homer Barney not pursuing game. Farmers still store corn while snow and ice hinder husking. EV Lane hosted a social dance Friday night with most attendees present. P W Shaffer has taken the Mall County agency for Dr Muller's extracts and should gain patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Wright
Hopewell
Homer Barney
EV Lane
Shaffer
Mall County
Muller
Distant News Bits From Granville and Surroundings
Frank Glass and his girl dined with W H Lucas and wife after his dismissal from Andersonville prison. Catharine Shepard and J Lynn Downey helped Lucas celebrate with family. Henry Treudt and Henry Bruer rushed to McNabb after a brakeman’s death to prepare the body. Ruthday morning sees subzero air. A W Hopkins of Granville visited the city. Mrs J W Markely moves to Carrier building to run the central office. Isaac Boyle and wife trip to Los Angeles and San Diego. Peter Marine’s Duroc Jerseys sold well. Adam advertises suits. Mrs W C Patterson improves. Adam Deck sold five gold watches. more available before Christmas. Aaron Whitaker buys a cup due to a busy Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Glass
Dinher
W H Lucas
Catharine Shepard
J. Lynn Downey
Andersonville
Mr Lucas
Henry Treudt
Henry Bruer
McNabb
Dir Treudt
W Hopkins
Granville
J’ W Markely
Carrier
Telephone Central
Hennepin
Isaac Boyle
Los Angeles
San Diego
Cal
Hoy
Peter Marine
Duroc Jersey
Peter
Adam
W C Patterson
Adam Deck
Aaron Whitaker
Community visits and weather dodge local church supper
Mr and Mrs Chas Weat of Princeton visited Thilda and John Carla and others returning Monday. Frank Nordstrom road commissioner of rap was in Chicago Joliet on business. The Swedish Lutheran church oyster supper planned for Dec 12 postponed to Dec 19 due to bad weather. Snow fell Saturday as Jack and JHbr> bring out their fattern. John Carlaon bought a new cutter Mondey and will enjoy rides. Emil Christenson is sick Wm Christenson improving A J Dublin very ill with slim hopes per Dr McLean of Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Weat
Princeton
Thilda
John
Alfred Carla
Chas Reed
Putnam
August Lelthon
Jack
John Carlaon
Emil Christenson
Wm Christenson
A. J. Dublin
McLean
Bureau
Yeomen Meeting Elects Officers for Next Year
Becky Milla attended Peoria last Monday and at the Yeomen meeting Tuesday the section of officers for the following year was chosen. F. E. Kerns elected president, J. Morria past president, O. Mills named secretary, with other offices filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky Milla
Peoria
Yeomen
F. E. Kerns
J. 18. Morria
O. Mr. Mills
Tragic Train Passage Kills Lt Gant Near Parr Indiana
Mra Johnson of Peru visited Sunday to see her son Will Johnson. The Troubadoria Grand Concert Company performed last Wednesday but with a smaller crowd. A train on No. 90 passed through McNabb Saturday while switching cars. Lt. 8. Gant of Parr Indiana was killed when he stepped back to watch for a signal and was struck by the backing train. He was dragged a quarter mile, his watch stopping at 10.28. Coroner Dr O F Taylor and jury investigated. Lt. Gant, about 80, was single. his brother and a friend came to take charge of the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Johnson
Peru
Will Johnson
Troubadoria Grand Concert Oo
McNabb
8. Gant
Parr
Ind
O.f.taylor
Magnolia
W. GB. Mills
Parrett
A. Hetrick
J. A. McNabb
George Zeigler
Lt. Gant
Curious German Wedding Custom in Western Settlements
The elder brother or male relative of the bride in western German settlements acts as the brautbeter or bride inviter. He travels ahead of the wedding, distributing invitations and receiving perquisites. Gifts accumulate during the journey and are worn on his return, reflecting a transplanted Hanoverian practice.
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West
Hanover
N. Y
Icelanders in America and early Christianity in Iceland
The note recalls Iceland’s conversion history with Olaf of Norway sending first priests. It cites Longfellow on the reception of the emissary Drunken Thangbrand and notes large Icelandic communities in North Dakota and Manitoba. It describes Icelander thrift, culture, and strong literary knowledge across the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Iceland
Far North Island
Olaf
Norway
Longfellow
Thangbrand
North Dakota
Manitoba
Chicago Chronicle
Peculiar Filipino Remedies Pinch Methods Reported
The Chicago Chronicle notes native Philippine practices for curing ailments. For headache they pinch the neck from collarbone to chin in four spots, for stomach ache pinch from backbone to neck in two rows, and for backache perform the reverse.
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Philippines
Chicago Chronicle
Ravages of White Ants in Manila Furniture
The New York Journal notes that white ants in Manila bore holes from the outside and invade furniture, eating it until only shells remain. They can even devour chair legs, causing chairs to collapse as someone sits.
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Manila
N. Y
Quarrel Witness Testimony From Old Court Transcript
A fragment from a court scene shows a magistrate asking a witness about overhearing a quarrel between a defendant and his wife. The witness confirms and describes what the man appeared to be doing during the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Brooklyn Lifes
Oreen Bag
Neten
One Truth She Remembered
Dialogue excerpt from Stray Stories about marriage and truth between Mrs Nuwed and George. The exchange recalls past remarks and self worth in a domestic reminiscence.
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Nuwed
George
Cornwallis Cave Secret Council Chamber at Yorktown
Yorktown Pennsylvania residents report an excavation in a bluff believed to have served as a secret council chamber for General Cornwallis during the siege, according to Detroit Free Press authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Detroit Free Press
Fragmented humor snippets in 19th century papers
A collage of garbled quips from Philadelphia Record, London Punch, and Puck. Bits reference a man who may or may not know someone, a police exam of a broken window, and a bemused remark about pricing, all echoing a chaotic, playful tone.
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G. M. Locke
Henry, Ill
Ne. Cie Republic
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Atonas
A. Bear
Republican Office
Editors’ Residence
Tun Uupublican
Varna
Davis
G. Barker
Rachel
Jack of
Tlakilwa
Mra A. Brokaw
Charlie_ Cox
Harry Snell
Saratoga’ Center
Arispie
St. Louis
Erate
Philadelphia Record
London
Ark Gallery
Irkehops
Margterplesant
Mr Beret
Puck
Republican
Henry Siarkets
Aes Ays Boas Rugs
Cuestenshees Son
Vutnam
County
Thiel
Henriet- T
George TH Tel
First National Bank of Henry
Banking House
Chas
R. Jones
Qashier
Titinots
Heceree
Bicocks
Plymouth Rock
Mrs. Brenne
Ili
Henry, DD
Timothy Hay
Samuel L. Care
Slclark
Avellonesa— J
Hun
Luneli
Lester Brown
Anders
le Glenn
Smiles
Royal Winsall
L. IF. Boyle
Et Plumes
Cassidy Sung
Rock Island
LF Boyle
J. A. Glenn
Balter
Egbert
Ildrim
Ld.glev
FE Onna
Bo. Bon
A. S875
Bane
Chas Wood
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