Lacon News Highlights January 8 1885
The Lacon Home Journal reports on 1885 starting with education themes and sobriety for youth. Mentions Capt H A Ford lecturing Four Months in Dixie at the courthouse and relief funds via Lacon Post 184 A R Court. Notes local real estate, a quiet wedding, and upcoming C L S C meeting at L C McMurtrie residence January 18. Also mentions Miss Nettie Ellsworth leaving for Greensboro and reporter A V Whitney covering the Kulp poisoning trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple of Kegecedge
H. A. Ford
A. M
Detroit, Mich
Lacon
Dixie
Court House
Lacon Post
A. R. Court
John M. Strawn
Taggart
Frank Turner
Bride
Howard
Ev Wm. Tracy
Granville
Spencer Ellsworth
The
Lacon Home Journal
Josie Howard
A. V. Whitney
Peoria Transcript
Joseph Kulp
Trassert
Nettie Ellsworth
Greensboro
N. C
Prioi
Ladies College
Pics
L. C. McMurtrie
Junion
Family reunion brings many visitors to Sparlan d
Peter Kelly and sister Mia Moore return with relatives from Rock Island for New Year visits. A large group including Osborne Bower from Henry and others from Iowa, Illinois, Chicago, and Kansas City gather at the parents’ home. Clergy Rev Walters preaches at Presbyterian church with sermons scheduled next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Peter Kelly
Mia Moore
Rock Island
Walter Athay
Hoopeston
Ernest Bower
Chicago
Charles Booth
Ft. Dodge
Iowa
John Hamilton
Kansas City
Olin Heath
Peoria
Frank Kline
Milwaukee
Chas ‘Gapen
Ernnest Bower
Halsey Odell
Henry
Walters of
Lacon
Presbyterian Church
Maggie Rogers
Charlie Gapen
Clifton Wagner
Dora Parker
Toulon
C. C. Soutree
Bride
Illinois
George Heller
Gtorge
Dave
Joseph Pincher
Onae
Quiet New Year wedding in Whitefield links to future Nebraska move
In Whitefield a New Year wedding joined Miss Bell Thompson and Wm. Darby of Saratoga at the bride’s home with Rev T J Wood officiating. The couple plan to settle in Nebraska this spring. Also noted are Mrs Cyrus Brown’s illness, travels of local families, a livestock cholera warning from Otoe county, and a birth with William Wallace Jr. receiving a fine boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Miss Bell Thompson
Wm. Darby
Saratoga
T. J. Wood
Darby
Nebraska
Cyrus Brown
W. C. Hills
N. J Webber
Seneca
J. Brasfield
Peoria County
A. J. Diehl
Otoe County
John Jackson
Granger
Wm. Wallace, Jr
Temperance Meetings Planned at Center Church
A note states more temperance meetings will be held at Center Church until a new janitor is found. The plan aims to organize discussions and activities on temperance within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Church
A. H. Kinnear
Kalb
Gressor
H.J. Gregory
Dr. Kinnear
Fires Ravage Four Buildings In Local Block
Fire tore through a saloon and two shops plus a boot and shoe store, destroying Burk’s saloon owned by Mrs Burk, Brady’s harness shop owned by Mike Malone, and Southwell Bros boot and shoe store. Mrs Burk and nearby residents lost all belongings including cash. a Sullivan family staying there also lost everything. Early fire company action saved the north half of the block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
Burk
Brady
Mike Malone
Southwell Bros-boot and Shoe Store
Hastings
Nebraska
Dr van Sickle
Te Scribe
Nebraska State Homeopathic Medical Society
Board of Censors
The
State University At
Lincoln
Annie
Kingdom of
Marshall
Carrie Burer
Southwell Bros
Monner
Albert Everly
Chicago & Alton
Everly
M. E
Death of Hennepin Pioneer Fairfield Dies at 77
Obituary notes William Etham Fairfield of Hennepin died December 31 1884 at his residence after a long illness. Born March 9 1807 in Williamsburg Massachusetts he lived in Putnam County Illinois before settling near Hennepin. He married Maria Larabee in 1830 and had four children. He shared early Illinois life tales and later moved to Hennepin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Maria Larabee
Putnam County
Hennepin
J. A. Coyle
Masonville
Delaware County
Iowa
A. V. Speer
J. M. Fairford
Ilinois
Chicago
J. W. Ray
J. W. Ray Has Been Quite Sick But Is Now Some Vetter Chas. Trendt of Peoria
Jasper Cecil
Florence
Peoria
D. W. Danley
Isaac O. Boyle
Laban Coyle Farm
Isaac
Ray
Hennepin Prairie
Mineral Springs News Chronicle Teases Weddings and Lumber News
A local note mentions a gun deck firing at Ludwig and a claim of elopement with Mollie Maguire. It also reports Travis shipping a carload of lumber to Peru and a saw mill planned on Fred Seibold’s farm to be named Hattsock and Halbride. Rumor hints at upcoming weddings as robins nest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Springs
M. M
Travis
Peru
Fred Seibold
Hattsock & Halbride
Robins
Mount Palatine Community Notes and Local Events
The column reports holiday reflections and resolutions for the new year. It mentions Dr Strine possibly taking a partner for life, Jennie Laughlin visiting Nebraska, Christmas trees enjoyed by children, and a program including recitations by local youths. It notes the death of Mrs Wm Hill and discusses reorganizing the Mount Palatine lecture association with ten women subscribed. It calls for more life in the community and competent lecturers, correcting a prior misstatement about Todaro Davis and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Palayine
Dr. Strine
Jennie Laughlin
Nebraska
Charles Gallaher
Nannie Williams
Howard Laughlin
Minnie Newkirk
Easay
Fannie Colvin
Wm Hill
Mount Palatine Lecture Association
Oine
Sis Todaro Davis and Son
Chatworth
L. Davis and Son
Putnam Notes of Sickness Travel and Christmas Event
Chas Read is very ill with lung fever while his wife Wherry slowly recovers from a bad fall that left her unable to move for two weeks. Lottie Carroll’s daughter recovers from a severe illness. Chas Wheeler leaves for Iowa for a long visit and winter sports. Will of Whitefield makes regular Putnam trips. A festive Christmas Eve entertainment was well received with many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Chas
Read
Lottie
Mr Carroll
Chas Wheeler
Iowa
Will
Whitefield
Putnam
Local Address Opens Community Event with Musical Program
Gro Bracken gave the welcome address to start the gathering. Prof Wooley led a cantata performed by his singer corps. Rey Taylor from Henry spoke briefly, praised by the audience. Daisy traveled a long distance home after a brisk walk and delivery of remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gro. Bracken
Wooley
Rey Taylor
Henry
Daisy
Local notes from Hennepin and area reflect community events
The column reports officers of Hennepin Lodge No. 103 A M M expected to install with Dept Grand Master Kister present. It mentions residents leaving for Kansas or Nebraska to take up land, sales of hogs and a carpenter shop, and a pilfering incident by a 12 year old boy. It also notes political desires for U S Senate and that there are no illnesses besides doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Haws
Bassett
Riley Roberts
Miles Ruble
Daniel Ward
Caledonia
Wm. H. Shields
Mr Ward
Henry
Arnold Thornton
Ponting
Kansas
Nebraska
John Ramsey
Andrew Smith
L. I. Beck
Clear Creek
Marseilles
Marshall
DeWitt Clark
Peoria
Taylor
Mitchell
U. S
John A Logan
Clear Creek Notes on hunts meetings and local leaders
A supper by the defeated side of the side hunt featured 127 rabbits and various game. H E Beck and W B Mills had the best counts. M A Wilson and wife attended a prohibition conference in Decatur. Magnolia Grange officers elected for 1885 include O Wilson and M Walt Griffith and others. A temperance conference visit inspired enthusiasm. In convention, 108 Democrats and 150 Republicans were recorded. Hogs to move this week. Swaney and Bumgarner will transport the first carload. Phebe Flowers and Eliza Smith are ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel Mills
H. E. Beck
W.B. Mills
M. A. Wilson
Decatur
Magnolia Grange
O. Wilson
M. Walt. Grifith
W. O
A. B. Wilson
F. Shackelton
L. J. Thirry
Edith Griffith
New Orleans
Swaney
Bumgarner
H. K. Smith
Peoria Co
Phebe Flowers
Eliza Smith
Steam Printing Office Rates and Services Ad
The Henry Republican announces subscription and advertising rates for the Steam Printing Office. Obituaries and resolutions cost per line, while births marriages and deaths are published free. Estimates are provided for large jobs with fast presses and quality workmanship guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advange
Marshall County
Evesigh
Onovyea
Lodge and society meeting notices for Henry area towns
The notices list several fraternal and veterans groups with meeting times and locations. A.M. Henry Lodge No. 110 meets bi monthly. Marshall Lodge No. 63 convenes Wednesday evenings. Marshall Encampment No. 35 meets monthly. Clayton Lodge No. 312 convenes Mondays. G A R Post meets on third Saturdays. OO M BR O No. 2 holds first and Saturday meetings. W O U Our Lady of Perpetual Succor Henry branch meets second Sunday. Ronry German Benevolent Society meets second Monday.
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Henry Lodge
Regulator Megatory
Marshall Lodge No
Lodgecom 2d
Story City Bakery
Marshall
Wilany
Clayton Lodge
Sparland
CG. A.R
Post of
Henry
Moodey
Edwards Atreat
OO. M
BR. O
W.O. U
Our Lady of Perpetual
Henry Branch
H. O. Kooh
Ronry German Benevolent Society
Verein
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Tonica
Miss Worley
Tom Abrams
Tom
W. W. Bobbitt
T. P. Funk
Glenns
J. D. Allen
Varna
Dannys
Whiffen
Democrat
James Shield
Young Prince
James Chance
J.C. Lambert
Indiana
C. H. Ransom
Pendleton
Dexter
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W.H. Shields
Dan Ward
Ward
Peter
Ludwig
Anderson
Lud
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Acon
Iil
Henry Hunter
Putnam Station
Putnam Co
Ill
Zboub
Terrence Mgnaban
H.J. Grandburg
J A. McFadyen
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Austin
William Larnhart
O.C. Hoagland
Poland
W. Hoagland
Steam Printing Office
Republican
Geo Burt, Jr
Ero Tore
A.M. Pool. Lee and Insurance Agency
Koney
Jong the
Potter
Second Street
Public Square
Perley
Ties Bay
J. 0. Kalb
M. D. Pasos
Greiger
Dew
H. J. Gregory
Calle
Dr Kalb
W. H. Jones
Regulator Dailding
C. B. Durfer
Edwards and
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G. F. Bradway
Durfee
Realdence Becond
Hanna
TA. Hamilton
Boa
Pexs Clan
Burgeo
Remitenda Corners
D. F. Taylor
D. Snyder
Urgeon
W. H. Kister
OUNTY
Exacaines
John BE. Henselee
Wilder
Madison
Fonda
Ohas. Riehm
Peorle
Adair & Brown
Isie
Jennie Hoyt
Boston Conservatory of Music
Mra
John Whitney
Nowltom
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Tooth& Bons Music Co
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