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Local notes and reminiscences from area residents
A mix of short updates and anecdotes recalls community happenings. Items include Wm. Mathis losing a horse, Frank Masie returning from St Louis, Jeanie Johncoon visiting her mother, and local postmaster changes. Royal Neighbors events in January highlight a lodge gathering and a ceremony with a silver keepsake. A reminiscence by Hon. R. H. Litt recounts a 1863 Christmas near Grant’s rise and a Grant origin tale shared by General Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Mathis
Frank Masaie
St. Louies
Jeanie Johncoon
Phillips
Peoria
J. B. Boman
McNabb
Grant Glover
Low Point
Hazel Glover
Law
W Spencer
Magnolia Leaf
Ora Mathis
A. Hecht
Mathis
R. H. Litt
Congresa
Grant
Congress
Burmaide
Burnside
Ben Wade
Wade
Fredericksburg
War Department
West Point
Leutenant
Galena
Lil
Lafayette
Ind
Joseph Reynolds
Chance
Yatea
Hlitness
Twenty-Gret Winnels
Sand
Wird
Grame
Military Academy
Hfe
Hoe
Joe Reynolds
William F. Reynolds
Saide