Snowy Lacon reports and town happenings in Henry area
A local column from Henry Republican notes a good snowfall but not extreme levels. It mentions two sleeting parties from Lacon, reawakened interest after protracting meetings at M E and Baptist churches, and updates on residents William Wright James Wright Mary Thompson and Clara Vernay. It covers local business changes with Dr Lazler’s drugstore purchase by Bridge Buchanan, rumors of scarlet fever denied, a marriage of Miss Allen Fowler to Mr Antrim, plans for a glucose factory, and a Presbyterian social recap.
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Lacon
Judge Fort
William Hatton
Lucan
Clint Ford
Herbert
Bridge Buchanan
Lazler
Allen Fowler
Antrim
Hopewell
O H Reed Glucose
Breingees
Hadley
Presbyterian Church
Bucress
T. Mizenr
Winter storm grounds Inst and trip to Springfield
A snow storm disrupts plans as Col McClanahan and H J Adame head to Springfield for the til y makers convention starting the 18th. After, Mr Adams intends to visit Kansas relatives and view the landscape as Cartwright improves and may regain health soon.
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Muswell
Maxwell
C Croga
JJ. Frank
Delavan
C F Hamilton
Wyoming
E Coburn
Princeville
Freda and Johnson
Lacon
Greazury
Snyder
Hyde
Gould
Duncan
Henry
Mitchell
Thomas
Chillteathe
Fred Seibold
W H Hitchcock
Bethel
Mrs. Chronicle
Miss Renshaw Advances in District 8 School
Miss Renshaw is succeeding admirably at the district 8 school. Miss Clara Brown attends the Athenaeum of Music in Peoria to study elocution, already proficient. Abram Nightwonger and family move to Kansas soon, old settlers leave Willard Bonham moves on. W H Waughop of Drakeville Iowa and his brother R Waughop visited early this week. Mrs Elliott of Wenona stays with daughter Mrs Burson during her nose. Daniel Diehl, an old Whitefield boy, called on friends last week and returned to Iowa. The young folks enjoyed an oyster supper at Milton Holler’s Monday night last week. Uncle Marx.
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Renshaw
Clara Brown
Athenium of Music
Peoria
Abram Nightwonger
Kan
Jose
Willard Bonham
Leaves
W. H. Waughop
Drakeville
Iowa
R. Waughop
Mrs. Elliott
Wenona
Burson
Daniel Diehl
Whitefield
Wedneesay
Milton Holler
Uncle Marx
Local notes recount town life and incidents in Venona
Roads remain good as farmers haul grain, families welcome various visitors, weddings, and social events fill a busy Venona week. A carious mix includes a sleigh mishap, temperance meetings, lyceum talks, field work, and neighborly visits across Grimes and surrounding areas.
Wenona Masonic and Eastern Star install officers in stormy evening
Wenona Chapter of the Eastern Star and Wenona Lodge A F and A M with invited guests met at Masonic hall on Tuesday evening December 28 for the installation of officers. W James Bermit led the Wenona Chapter with assistance from the fit as marshal. B W Pippsae installed the incoming Wenona Lodge officers led by G W Briffit and others. The remainder of the officers were absent due to the cold stormy evening.
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Wenona
Order of the Eastern Star
W. M
G. W. Briffit
Ben, Judd
Beer
Bare Invous
Mulkins
J. D
Scott
Magnolia News Notes and Local Notices
Mr Gorman buried his fifth and last child, a 14 year old, within four weeks. diphtheria blamed. Amos Wilson, died last Saturday, buried at Friends’ burying ground. Anna Fritzinger, widow of John, buried today at Caledonia Yard. Odd Fellows No. 66 election and installation amid Grand Deputy Mitch Bonj. Grand Army post events and officers listed. Caution to youths with concealed weapons on the Magnolia roads. David Parkin lost a horse. measles and scarlet fever reported nearby. Local rumor about grocers selling cheap. Isaac Merryman visiting. Dr Melintosh on time. Hartford Insurance Co paid large losses. awaiting more applications.
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Odd
Magnolia
David Parkin
Ramacy
Isaac Merryman
Kansas
Fom MelIntosh
Tartford Insurance Co
Snachwine Dramatic Club to Stage Two Plays
The Snachwine Amateur Dramatic Club plans an entertainment January 28 at the Christian Church featuring the plays Persecuted Dutchman and Rough Diamond. Local notes mention a night watchman on duty, a child’s death from diphtheria, a constable stirring locals for cash, and light village news about weather, games, and small-town life.
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Snachwine Amateur Dramatic Club
Christian Church
Pat
George Longmanor
Wilkes
Lacon
Jim Giltner
O. P. Carroll
D Winahin
Wherry
Banpson
Residents and visitors noted in Canton outreach report
Milo visits with brother and friends from Nebraska. Wm McLean of Colorado and John McLean of Iowa visit Thomas and other relatives. Miss Ida and Miss Maggy Kearns join the Canton gathering. Chas Sutherland returns to Dallas Co Iowa. Corbin on the sick list. Pettigrew returns to Kan. A thief stole six turkeys from Martha Sutherland Wednesday night. Snowstorm expected Thursday. A thief took Thomas Draper’s meat leaving the barrel empty. Hoofnagel store break-in Monday night. Eiq Sutherland and wife join Mr. Whipple for a week across the river east of Lacon.
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Miss Kamm
Nebraska
Wm McLean
Colorado
John McLean
Iowa
Thomas
Ida
Maggy Kearns
Canton
Chas Sutherland
Dallas Co
H Corbin
George Pettigrew
Kan
Martha Sutherland
Thomas Draper
Henry Republican News at the Fireside
The Henry Republican notes a welcome but unexpected visitor at the fireside for several weeks and reports on this ongoing presence as part of local discourse.
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Henry Republican
Lostantie News Notes and Local Happenings
In Lostantie a new correspondent arrives as the town reports a rash of curious events. A break in Tom Drew’s hardware store yielded 400 dollars in goods. thieves were captured in Ottawa and jailed, with two from Ottawa and two from Joliet awaiting trial. Uncle Moses McCarthy died aged 69 after a long illness. Gospel meetings at the Sapte church draw interest, led by Rev Mr Bally of Wheaton. The public school performs well this winter under Prof Nichola. the literary society’s Friday program pleased, though the paper portion contained some personal jokes. Some boys pledge to live temperately in the new year. Grace.
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Mary Jane
John Thomas
Lostantie
Gally
Paar
Tom Drew
Ottatwa
Ottawa
Brown
Seabrooke
Joliet
Moses McCarthy
Sapte
Bally
Wheaton
Nichola
Grace
High School Writing Class Sees Huge Attendance In Chillicothe
In Chillicothe Prof Perkin's writing class filled a high school room with near 100 pupils showing strong progress. A ice house accident injured T. McManamy, struck by a pane while building a house, leaving him unconscious. Dr. Allen treated a severe head cut. The piece notes Emery's Daily Persons as a sharp, readable paper and predicts growth in public patronage. Meetings followed the week of prayer at the Methodist church. Gell of Lacon Brasfield and Gallup of Sparland visited the board of trade. Imola State Temperance Alliance held its Springfield convention January 18. Delegates reported returning at one fifth fare.
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Perkin
MccManamy
Balow Town
Wesley Drake
Allen
Emery
Peorsan
Peoria
Methodist Church
Messrs. Gell
Lacon
Brasfield
Gallup
Sparland
Board of Trade
Imola State Temperance Alliance
Springfield
John Gough speaks at Rouse's Hall audience crowded
John B Gough the temperance lecturer addressed a full hall at Rouse s Hall on Wednesday evening. He is about 64 and has spent 34 years lecturing after rising from alcoholism. Proceeds go to Calvary Mission church and local temperance meetings are praised as first class with speakers like Mr Foster and Rev Clark. The piece also notes Peoria’s free library, Emery’s Pearlan, county clerk John D MaClaru’s marriage licenses, and local welfare updates amid winter hardships.
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Rouse
Gough
Hi Fe
Mtr
Worcester
Peoria
Adama Street
Ifa
Emery
Pearlan
Faye
John D MaClaru
Marshall County
Ft . H. Belcher
Holton
Review
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