Lacon News Roundup From Weekly Ledger
LAGONY B. W. Wright visits Chicago this week while B. W. Kerrick meets with Lacon merchants. Local moves include Charlie Barnes relocating his office and Rob Fort joining Wright. Mrs Liscomb travels to Dexter Michigan for an uncle’s funeral. Residents attend church sociables and discuss a new news depot. Florence Nowland resigns as teacher to study in Ann Arbor. Several residents announce moves, sales, or health concerns as winter conditions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagony
B. W. Wright
Chicago
B. W. Kerrick
Bloomington
Lacon
Mabel Adame
Kanoss City
Anna Chapman
Quialt
Charlie Barnes
Rob Fort
Mra Liscomb
Dexter
Mich
Millie Moyer
Weitzel
Katie Piper
Albion
Nob
M. B. Church
Fred Street
G.T Wood
Hanley
Lacon Woolen Mills
Columbiaville
Mallory
Toluca
John 8
Thompson
Chas Verney
Tobr Ist
Colorado Springs
Col
Charlie ‘Thompson
Florence Nowland
Ann Arbor
Kansas
Baptism Rites At Varna Church Of Christ
Mrs George Doritti of Varna received baptism at the Church of Christ in Washburn with Rev Alsup officiating. Attending were O Rickets and daughter Mable, E E Brown and wife, J J Traver and others. A tramp incident in town left a merchant thirty cents short for tobacco after a telegram plan. Crow Meadow notes report wood sawing by Mallary and Thompson, Charley Helmandollar’s lip injury, and a party hosted by Oscar Medenrs with plans to move to the Ray farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallary & Thompson
Emerick
Charley Helmandollar
Oscar Medenrs
Whitefield Corners Local News From South Whitefield
Whitefield Corners reports in its weekly column on social visits weather and school, noting Orphena Knight's trip to Peoria, family gatherings, and a humorous dating anecdote. Snow and cold affect daily life, with neighbors sharing letters and upcoming events in South Whitefield.
Saratoga Servants Dolly Cox and Mertie Mallary
Dolly Cox sews for Mrs Salis bury while Mertie Mallary works for Mrs Annie McAtee in Saratoga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Dolly Cox
Mrs Salisbury
Mertie Mallary
Annie McAtee
Local notes recount weddings, meetings, and a shooting incident
Frank Doyle of Lincoln invites Amande Aukland of Whitefield to visit while Will Bell and Ed Burt attend the American Jubilee in Bradford. The town reports a medical scare as Dr Bickel is shot during a patient visit, with doctors aiding him. Community events include an oyster supper, dances, revival services, and Burns Festival coverage, plus several marriages and local social activities.
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Frank Doyle
Lincoln
Nebraska
Amande Aukland
Whitefield
Lem Bell
Will Bell
Ed Burt
Bradford
Ed Brown
Will Hannonm
Cotney
Dock Graham
Peoria
Will Graham
Willie
Tom Hennessey
Mary Walsh
Richard Henneberry
Lone Tree
John Hennessey
Grafton
Sennessey
Shore
Jack Doherty
Wisconsin
McCulloch
Robert McAfee
Henry
Miss Maguire
Charley
Maud
Clara Salisbury
Jimmie
Bertie Walsh
Frank Smith
Mrs Walsh
Saratoga
Thompson's
Harry Mattison
Ed Hannum
Ward
M.E
Chas Collins
H.B. Ward
Grand Rapids
Mich
Patrick Collins
U.P Church
Nesbit
J A. Burwick
Biggville
H H. Bell
Robert Burns
la Prairie Town Hall
Public sale for John Riddel in La Prairie
The notice says John Riddel holds a public sale in La Prairie. The text also notes John Davidson is ill and mentions eight persons baptized. The readable items present uncertain details but indicate a local sale event with associated names and a baptism record.
Seibert Weds Miss Easter in Florida Marriage
Jno P. Towle of Peoria visited Hennepin with family while Jno P Leech and L B H Cook toured Chicago last week. William Seibert married Rosa Easter Wednesday evening January 23 in Florida, and Mrs Seibert will reside with her husband in Henry for their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Paus Nightwonger
Dwyer
Whitmore
Chas Moore
Grandma Robison
H. Marshall
Charles
Globe Oil Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Clara
Eizy
Hennepin
Jno P. Towle
Peoria
Jno P. Leech
L. BH. Cook
Chicago
Florid
Albert
Wm Seibert
Rosa Easter
Seibert
Henry
MT Palatine
Mercury
William Hunt
Missouri
Kidward Bullock
Dixo
Lizzie Wolf
Anton Goetz
Mr Palmer
Harry Gallaher
Bureau County
Gallaher
Sam Williams
C.T. U
Nathan Vale
William H. Mills
Nebraska
Grant
Magnolia Grange
Texan syndicate returns with varied local news
Long column reports a range of local events from injuries and illnesses to social gatherings. Notable items include Dr A Bickel shot in Florida. Wm Bruer injured in a 35 foot fall near Hennepin. community lectures by Prof Fosgate. church events. Ladies Aid plans for a fair on Feb 21 22. wedding notices and school visits. and a plan for the play Laura the Paperer to raise church funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honseeee
Hoyle
Beau
Theo
Leo
A. &. Bickel
Wilkerson
Hennepin
Halesbury
Granville
Wm Bruer
Peter Escheidt
Magnolia
Johnnie Phillips
James Ramage
Prof Zoll
Moyer and
Niven
Quaker Lane
Dells Allen
Ethel Zenor
McKirgan
Lostant
Laura Barber
Wierman
Massie
Teachers’ Institute
Ottawa
Good Templars Lodge
Burg
Fosgate
Rev’rancis
Rachel Dent
Winter Socials And Sickness Reports From Quaker Lane
Local notes survey cold winter weather, sickness among residents, and upcoming events. Mentions Ema Parker and Mr J F Parker ill, Ben Packingham moving, snow disrupting skating, sleigh rides planned, and January to February social plans including a carpet rag social and a Christmas social fundraiser for Nebraska sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Carroll
Aley
Henry Co
Ema Parker
J. F. M. Parker
Putnam
B. Broaddus
Pool School
B. F. Packinghan
speHing School
J. T .Broaddus
Wilt Corbin
A. Mori
Lacon
Hunshahu
Ben Packingham
Loa Prairie
Marchal County
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Adams Peoria, III
Bill Beary
Republican
Qur
F. A. Barr
Seattle
David Cumming
David
Marshall
Ira Parker
Hoy Ave
Kaewanas
Crow Meadow
Whitefield Corners
Orphena Knight
L. Wright
Bertha Swift
Elizabeth Fountain
Iowa
Shurtz
Homer
George Suell E'dday
Lake Charies
Tllinois
J-D
Des Moines
Jel. Jones
Gon
Henry, Iil
Christian Endeavor Society of Florid
Maccabee's Hall
Ladies Aid Society of Florid
George Hetrick
William Seibert
Rosa East
Joseph Albert
John Deininger
Hattie Umbarger
Melvin
A.S. Bickel
Halesburg
Bickel
John Davidson
Ladies Aid Society of
Mugonolin
K. Smith
A.B. G
Haney
Maggie Henneberry
Peterson
Jas Giltner
Stipp
Matt Drake
Laura
Valentines
Webster's
Falr Privas
Power's Fair Store
Henry, Ill
Edward St
Sue Wierman
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