News of a Week in Lacon and Surroundings
Lloyd Jones travels in the southern state for business. Ruth Griscel vacationing near Warsaw. For sale a first class weanling draft colt by John H. Williams. Mrs. Maria Hunt returns home from Wenona visit. Christmas holiday tales include Willis Brown’s family and the Phillips visit to Chillicothe. Elsie Carpenter returns from Des Moines trip. Alyah Van Dusen dies, inquest planned. Gretchen Cox Concert Go. announced for Jan 5 with matinee. Weather notes recall long cold spells and records dating back to 1864.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Jones
Ruth Griscel
Warsaw
John H. Williams
Maria Hunt
Wenona
Willis Brown
L. R. Phillips
Chillicothe
Phillips
D. Z. Davis
Louis
Magdaline
Helen Phillips
C. M. Chapman
Deer Creek
Ida Divelbiss
Riley Divelbiss
Emma Panzer
Henry
Harrisburg
Harry Seitz
C. R. Jones
Margaret
Lawrence Gregory
Springfield
Lawrence
Lacon
Orient
Des Moines
Iowa
Elsie Carpenter
G. E Travis
Alyah
Guy van Dusen
Ead
Frank R. Wier
Pettibone & Co
Andrew Anderson
Lone Tree
Abram Stapp
Second Street
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Gretchen Cox
Opera House
F. A. Powell
United States Weather Bureau
Dr. Powell’s
Nuptial Ceremony Unites Miss Beryl Bacon and Mr Charles Reed
At eight on Wednesday evening December 23 at the Bacon home in Putnam, Miss Beryl Bacon married Mr Charles Reed of Putnam in a ring ceremony performed by Rev L R Thomas. The couple will honeymoon South then settle on a Reed farm west of Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Moore
Mrs. Moore
North Dakota Nuptial Ends With Simple Ring Ceremony
On December 23 at the home of Mr and Mrs John H Price a pretty wedding united Miss Jennie May Price and trea Victor Smith. Rev Walter officiated at a Methodist church ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Maxbass with Mrs Smith a local Sunday school teacher and former central telephone office manager. Smith is a carpenter turned Standard Oil salesman and the bride received many presents. The event was followed by an elegant supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
H. Price
Jennie May
Trea Victor Smith
Walter
Copenhagen
Sarah Raferty
N. D
Marriage at Algoma Town Unites Hamm and Leightner Couple
On December 24, 1914, Charles G. Hamm of Princeton Illinois wed Addie Gertrude Leightner of Corinth Iowa in Algoma Town. Rev F L Taylor officiated with Alvin Stokesberry and Agnes Leightner as attendants. The couple, both industrious and economical, have leased a three year farm and received many presents. The bride is a niece of Phillip Thomas. The 24th also marked the couple's parents 25th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algoma
Charles G. Hamm
Princeton
Addie Gertrude Leightner
Samuel Leightner
Corinth
F. L. Taylor
Alvin Stokesberry
Garnar
I A
Agnes Leightner
Phillip Thomas
New Year Advice Prefers Action Over Worry
A short rail of maxims urges readers to act now and avoid dwelling on troubles. It cautions against waiting for easy luck, wasting time, and borrowing trouble, urging personal effort to improve the world and grain of opportunity.
Woman's Club Holds Christmas Meeting and Art Talk
The Woman's Club met December 28 at Mrs. L. Clift's home with Christmas decorations. Art department chair Mrs. G. F. Paskell led the session. President Mrs. Taco Disosway presided. Miss May Young acted as secretary pro tem. Topics included a letter from Claude A. Stone to Rev. J. E. Mercer about the Hobson amendment, a discussion on "What Do We Expect to Find in a Picture," and readings on "The Dying Year" with New Year resolutions. Guests included Mesdames Logan Barrett, Oscar Hill, Charles Beardsley, and Charles Haines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Logan Barrett
Gertrude Bickerman
J. E. Mercer
Mesdames Adams
Mesdames Logan MS Barrett
Oscar Hill
Charles Beardsley
Charles Haines
Bella Evans
Pross
Mrs Etta Cross Rites Held After Putnam Death
Mrs Etta Cross died at her Putnam home early December 28 1914 born Glasgow Scotland August 28 1869. She first married Mr Hope and had Harold Jessie Lillian. She wed Wesley Cross September 12 1911 at Princeton and moved to Putnam for her daughters schooling. Funeral services were conducted December 26 at the Christian church by Rev L R Thomas with I C O L F pallbearers. She was described as a kind wife mother and neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Cross
J. J. Anderson
Long Beach
Cal
Putnam
Bor
Glascow
Scotland
Princeton
Wesley Cross
Walnut Grove
Jessie
Lillian Hope
Christian Church
L. R. Thomas
I. C. Olf
James B. Thornton Dead and Funeral Held
James B. Thornton died after months of illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at Mottell chapel with Rev. H. K. Booth officiating. Interment followed at Signal Hill cemetery. He leaves a wife and brother John Thornton of Wilsonville Oregon plus many friends. Thornton was widely respected for his integrity and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Thornton
I. EB
Vale of Long Beach
Long Beach
Cal
Mottell Chapel
H. K. Booth
Signal Hill Cemetery
Vals
Lostant
Mr. Thornton
John Thornton
Wilsonville
Oregon
Christian Church Bible School and Services Schedule
The Christian Church holds Bible school at 10 a.m. with William Knight as superintendent. Rev. H. C. Reichel will preach at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A preaching service is followed by an Endeavor session at 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Bible School
Wm. Knight
Rev
H. C. Reichel
Endeavor
War stamp use on bank notes clarified
The article explains confusion over war stamps for banking dealings. It states stamps apply only to bankable notes, with a 2 cent stamp required per 100 dollars of promissory and judgment notes. Checks and drafts carry no stamps.
Trace Family Line Back to William the Conqueror Friend
A long piece traces the Seelye family genealogy from Normandy to America, linking Mason Seelye and Dr. A B Seelye to Guillaume du Cailley and Captain Robert Seelye, noting descendants in politics education and military service across several states and colleges. The article also covers church events, a Christmas cantata, and local notices including a shooting incident at a cheese factory site, a Ladies Aid meeting, and social gatherings among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Seelye
William the Conqueror
Europe
Abilene
Kas
America
Winthrop
States
United States
Spain
France
Normandy
England
London
Mason Seelye
Guillame du Cailley
Robert Seelye
Wintrops Fleet
Watertown
Mass
L. Clark Seelye
Smith College
Christmas Festivities at St. Josephs Church Observed
Christmas services at St. Josephs Catholic church featured ornate altars lit by candles and carnat ions. The 6 and 10 oclock Masses, led by organist Mrs. Wm Monahan, included choirs performing Odeste Fideles and Hark What Means Those Holy Voices. Despite severe weather, large congregations attended, with sermons highlighting Christ's humility and sacrifice. Benediction closed the 10 oclock Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Wm. Monahan
Christ
Methodist Church Sabbath School and Christmas Services
Sabbath school at 9:45 led by M L Coan with a men's Bible group during the hour. Rev L W McVety preaches at 11 on Christian Education. Evening lecture on His Travels in the Holy Land. Christmas at M E Church highlights include choir solos and a Christmas tree. Sunday services at St John’s Church feature Holy Eucharist, a midnight celebration, and gifts to the rectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
M. L. Coan
L. W. McVety
D. D
Normal
Epworth League
J. ®. Mercer
M. E. Church
Woman’s Guild
F. W. Haist
St. John's Church
Caleb Simper
Sunday Mass and Services Schedule Posted
First mass at a and Sunday services listed with sermons. Evening service planned for 7 38 o clock. Rev Fr Brennan notes parish schedule including Sunday masses and sermons.
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Brennan
Pricat
St. Marys Church Sunday Services and Week Mass Schedule
St Marys Church lists Sunday masses including English at 10 am and high mass with German sermon at 2 30 pm. Vespers and benediction follow. Weekday mass at 8 am daily except Saturday 7 am. Ry Fr Gensler, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Gensler
Personal notices and locals in 1915 area
Mrs. Andrew Hunter remains quite ill. J H Mallary of Masonville visited with Willard Mallary and family. George A Burt and wife spent Christmas with her mother in Princeton. Joseph Sievers quit work at the Sny der groovy due to stomach trouble. Fred Seitz at Hunter yards recovering from illness. Rolla Hiltabrand visited family in the city. George Vail stopped in Marengo after a funeral in Maroa. Christmas dinner hosted by C R Jones for several families. Henry lodge K P officers to be installed next Monday. all members urged to attend. Harold and Mrs. Hunter left for Griggsville where he runs the Hunter yards. Charles Gable, brother of the pianist, now at Sievers Bros. cigar factory. George Mathis of Magnolia visited A G Hillabrand family. Ed Wyckoff spent Christmas with his mother. employed in Chicago. Dennis Hartley aiding County Clerk Gregory with township bookwork. Mrs. Samuel Horner received a parcel post fruit cake from Galt, Cal., 60 cent postage. T H Rose, longtime Opera House host and Rose Hotel proprietor at Lacon, died Dec 19 aged 84. W G Dorsey notified of brother Thomas E Dorsey’s death in San Diego. he could not attend. Edmund W Sweet of Peoria, longtime resident, died in Peoria. Bradford planning to bring the dramatic company that staged The Sweetest Girl in Dixie. State Fire Marshal McMurtrie visited Tonica. kerosene can mix-up led to fatal explosion after a grocery filled it with gasoline. groceryman prosecuted for noncompliant red-painted cans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hunter
J. H. Mallary
Masonville
Willard Mallary
George A. Burt
Rolla Hiltabrand
Tonica
A. G. Hiltabrand
George Vail
Marengo
Lemuel Wyckoff
Maroa
Henry
C. R. Jones
M. C. Broaddus
Lloyd Jones
Walter Duke
Henry Lodge
Harold Hunter
Griggsville
Hunter Lumber
Champaign
Ed Wyckoff
Sharp & Dahme
Chicago
Dennis Hartley
Gregory
Dennis
Samuel Horner
Alonzo Burnside
Galt
Cal
W. G. Dorsey
Lacon
Thomas E. Dorsey
San Diego
Shelby County
Ohio
Edmund W. Sweet
Peoria
Peoria Township
John R. Sweet
Edward Street
Bradford
Dixie
Framsh
Ladies’ Sewing Club
All Stars" Baseball Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. C. Bacon
Beryl Bacon
Charles Reed
Raymond
Henry High School
Putnam County
Putnam School
South
North Dakota
Woman's Clubs
Presbyterian Church
A. B. Smith
Santa Claus
Rev. W. Martin
M. M. Henkins
Henkins
Adam Haun
Matthew Drake
Haun
John Reinbeck
A. Brown
R. L. Vivian
Otto Frank
Moline
Freida Frank
Sparland
Theodore Kaifer
St. Joseph's
Babe
Bethlehem
St. John’s Church
St. Joseph's Church
St. Mary's Church
McMurtrie
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