Local Correspondence from Lagoon District Courthouse
The circuit court met but sickness and attorney absences left most civil dockets idle and the grand jury occupied. Mrs. J. 3. Thompson died, funeral at M E church, Judge Bangs arrived and resumes work, Campbeall speaks for greenback party, and a busy period for weddings and divorces noted in Lavon area. Brick Pomeroy attends court term.
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Thompson
M. E. Church
Bangs
Con Fort
Con Fort‘and Family Have Gone To’ Washington.—Mr. Campbeall of
LaSalle
Lavon
Court House
Wenonas
Brick Pomeroy
Forbes’ Hall
Peter
Sparland Chronicle New Year Notes and Local Updates
The Sparland week notes the old year’s departure and the new year’s dawn. Local items include a German New Year’s gathering at Fred Hopka’s, Sunday amusements, and calls to update school and street ordinances. Elmer Gardner ships goods to Iowa. the auction clothing store closes. Father Johnson injured by a horse. school begins Monday. births and family news from John Hamilton and Prof. De Normandie. John Charles becomes a father amid a family illness.
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Board of Trustees
Gegorge Ray
Nowers
Weston
Elmer Gardner
Iowa
Foschvender
Johnson
Bethel
Sarah Gehr
T. B. Gapen
John Hamilton
de Normandie
Dee
John Charles
James Carver
Varna holiday quiet. pigeon shoot successful despite wind
Varna reports calm holidays with gifts and a failed dance due to rain. The previous week's pigeon shoot drew shooters from nearby towns and used Prairie rules and plung trap with high scores. First prizes totaling $20 were shared by Mat Eller and Hiram Smith, with $10 more shared among O Myers Shaw and Met konor. A planned two day shoot around the 20th aims to attract more entrants despite a damaging wind that scattered $100 from a pocket bank and left $45 recovered.
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Varna
Olin’s
Streator
Garfield
Wenana
Minonk
Peru
Bobbit
J. H. Smith
H. Cowen
Dorf
Metkoner
Oss Cessscteee
Shaw
G. H. Colman
Mat Eller
Hiram Smith
O. Myers
Metkonor
Magnolia Notes On Winter, Lectures, And Social Events
Local column recalls Illinois fertility and mild winter, reports Tuesday lecture by Rev. on geology, and social week events. Orlando Dent inaugurates holiday festivities, hall gatherings Thursday and Friday host dances and a large wedding party for Lizzie Livingston Roberta’s daughter.
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Illinois
Orlando Dent
Local Notes and Court Fines and Farm Sales
Community snippets include Jerry Trone of Caledonia and a Magnolien incident with two youths fined $5 after a hearing with Esquire Gurnan. Frank Myeors sells his farm for $8000 to Wim Haws Jr and Gustave Otto, forming a 900 acre and 180 acre holdings. Homd T Thornton leaves for Chicara to serve as U S juror. New Years gifts include leghorn fowls from George Moore. Evans boots shine with Hackett’s polish as the season’s compliments are extended to Republican readers.
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Jerry Trone
Caledonia
Magnolien Ok
Sas
Ehid
Agnotia
John-O- Kidd
Frank
J. O. Ku
F. F
Esquire Gurnan
U. S
D.fytffa
George Moore
Evans Boots
Hackett
the Epublican
Storm Damage Hits Hennepin Area In 1876
The first day of 1876 saw violent winds from five o'clock onward causing river crossing disruptions and property damage. Affected residents include T. J. Nicholl and companions, Sheriff Durley, and Bolles as they struggled against the gale. The storm hurled a buggy across streets and damaged a propeller link as river navigation halted. Community updates note post office moves, planing mill work in Peoria, and an upcoming Good Templars library fundraiser on the sixth.
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Hennepin
T. J. Nicholl
Springfield
Chicago
Sheriff Durley
Bradley Holley
Peoria
Bolles
Mr. Cecil
Vaurt
John E. Garalde
Sidney Pulstfer
T. Ga
P. B. Durley
Local Brevities and Notables Close Out Year
The community rang in the new year with parties at the Naylor and Anderson homes as residents bid farewell to year end. Samuel Naylor of Chillicothe died this morning, a former guest in the burg. Mrs Birchin’s health hangs. Lt. Cook Roos attended the funeral, and Mr. Rosecrans sees success with his singing school. Visitors included Boghan and daughter of Chillicothe. rumors hint at a forthcoming marriage as 1900 begins.
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J. Freeman
John Anderson
Samuel Naylor
Chillicothe
Cook Roos
Birchin
Rosecranss
Boghan
Henry Rich
N. Anolen
Wheatland Notes on Local Changes and Weather
Elder Berry's ministry expired causing flock changes. L D Rich leaves town for business. Bad weather and road conditions disrupted last week's mail delivery. Mr. Oakes returns from Peoria with new goods ready to serve customers.
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Wheatland
Berry
L. D. Rich
Oakes
Peoria
New Year's Eve Tree Light In Henderson County
Local notes from MapPay Grove describe a Christmas tree in the schoolhouse and slow market activity due to wet, muddy conditions. Farmers report seed corn gathering, steady but dull grain trade, and a brisk open winter plowing scene in Washington, Kansas.
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Henderson County
MapPay Grove
Washington
Kansas
St. Louis
Aper
Globe-Democrat
Peoria
Ita
Mary Pomeroy
Avana
Illinois Tiver
Durt
Republican
Henry
Jane
Lacon
Splendid Second Hand Piano and Bank Note
A splending second hand piano can be bought at a bargain by inquiring of John Eline. Notes payable to the First National Bank Henry are due January 17 1876 with interest if unpaid. Also items include sale or exchange of a two story dwelling on Main Street and 820 acres of Nebraska land for cash or farm exchange.
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So Bargain
Hnquire
John Eline
First National Bank
W. Camp
Main Street
Nebraska
Palolby
Henry
G. Kirk
Wheatland
Navid Kirk
Whitefield
Houry
Sparland
Cnarleton
Willson Peck
Snndwine
Putnam County
Hitnois
Alexander Vail
Crardians
Lulinots
Bureau County
Willian W Clemunt
Joseph W Harris
Levi D. Rich
Vavedinus
Florence C. Clark
Ella G. Clark
William L. Rich
Miver Beira
Stephen A. Clark
Potttinn
Korea County
Siid
Murghail
Divioia
Henrys
Marshall
William W. Clement
Joseph W. Harris
Ley D. Rich
Guardian
Ike
SonSor
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John Es Huntiner
Netawako
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Frank Kleinhonsz
Kleinhenz
Times
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H. H. Kirchman
Watches & Clocks
Anto
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Burt
Good Little Boys & Girls
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Urniture
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Joe Balle
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