Lacon Alumni Reunión Highlights And Local Notes
The second annual Lacon high school alumni reunion at Rose's Hall drew a large audience with 49 alumni on stage, including 44 ladies and five gentlemen. Miss Lella Berstresser of Leadville performed solo, and a reception followed at the Taggart House. The piece also reports weddings, teaching postings, a bridge accident near Varna, city council liquor licenses, and community notes from JUNION about crops, bees, and local mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Lacon High School
Rose’s Hall
Model Republic
Lella Berrstresser
Leadville
Col
Taggart House
J.B. Taggart
Emma Barney
W. L. Wescott
A. A. Bravens
Peoria
Howard Pettitt
Princeville
Jas. Greenough
Wilson
Kan
Horsford
Local notes from Sparland and nearby towns
Sparland community notes report visiting relatives from Sullivan Illinois and Bureau, weather shifts from wet to dry, a serious hand wound from a brass cap, harvests beginning, strawberry festivals at Whitefield and Bethel, travel plans to Minnesota and Iowa, and local economy with Sparland tile works running day and night. Also mentions improved homes, horse sales, and a raspberry ice cream social hosted by the M E church ladies on July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
M. M. Sherburne
Viola
Sullivan
Ill
Charles Haskai
Bureau
Willie O'Leary
Andrew Stephenson
Indiana
Ows
Simpson
Peoria County
Mra H. Teemer
Mra Chronicle
The
Home Journal
Haseen
Tome
Germany
Mraj
Brasfield
Martland Ie
Whitefield
Bethel
Fred Vincent
Minnesota
James Hayter
Claveland Bay
Peoria
M. BE
A. Athay
Magnolia Notes A Fatal Wound And Local Updates
Dr Penelton sustains a deep cut after a horse caused a buggy crash on a bridge near British Lane. Teams belonging to Geo Everett and James Fyffe flee the scene. Dr Penelton seeks care from a local woman since Pontiac's doctor is unavailable. July 2 burial of J J Coe follows his death at 10 a m. Capt Haws and others remain feeble. Reverend Morse conducts Mr Joel Haws funeral. community reports large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Penelton
Biadye
Park
Geo. Everett
James Fyffe
Johnson Coe
Thomas Oldham
Haws
T. J. Stainbrook
Merrille
Ella
Canada
Viking
J. J. Coe
Earth
Mineral Springs notes and social clash in a rural column
Rural item from Mineral Springs reports dusty roads after rain, school closings by Miss Sadie Sparling and Miss Ella Shields, a Deer Park outing, and a Peter's Hall dance with many boys and few girls. It mentions A D Hillabrand buying a Deering harvester, a light haired youth flouting scripture, rain near Centralia, and local mischief about a stolen turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Sparling
Ella Shields
St Low
Deer Park
Peter's Hall
A. D. Hillabrand
Deering
A.D
Henry Republican
Doug
Wm. Halley
Centralia
Kansas
G. E. Orge
Fourth of July Preparations Amid Holiday Turmoil
The text portrays boys tormenting girls and girls provoking the governor during a holiday buildup. References to sweet cake baked chicken roast beef currant pie and other preparations for the Fourth of July appear amidst tensions. The term Heathen Chinee stands out as a dated label within the fragment.
Bradford Notes Roundup of Local Happenings and Travel
Austin Eych and Willie visiting in town. Mrs Pilgrim plans a month trip to Beatrice and Denver. Ella Rogers vacationing in Wyoming. Sara Little thriving with silk culture. George Sturtevant ships horses to Boston. Father Moynihan returns from Ireland. J M Morrin seeks a wagonmaker. Florence Clark and Al Sweet wed at Clark home. J P Saunders and wife visit Beatrice with Hattie Saunders staying. The Holmes family from Loda visiting. Mr Holmes may settle in California. Buckton’s Arnica Salve advertised. 25¢ per box by Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Austin Eych
Willie
Wm. Pilgrim
Beatrice
Neb
Denver
Col
Ella Rogers
Wyoming
Sara Little
George Sturtevant
Boston
Father Moynihan
Ireland
J. M. Morrin
Florence Clark
al. G. Sweet
Buda
Whooe
B. H. Clark
Frank Saunders
J. P. Saunders
Hattie Saunders
MG Jerry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hadley’s
Adams ST
Peoria N
Boston Ty
Court House
Illinois
Whitney
Tosa
Prins
Ben
Carters
GAY & CO
Peoria, Ill
Giicago & Alton
Pas
Henry
Chicagoatios
Dwight
Chicago
Toledo
Toledo Clevyeland
Bagalo
Tow Fork
Sprineld
Pittsburg
Harris
Baltimore
Washington
Milwauke
Hewson
Wis
Prarie du
Ctarlton
Ag’t
Chicagn
A. Stevens
Smith
M.E
O. Springer
Varna
Xeno
Junion
Bes
Wm. Boon
Dennis Curran
Scott Miller
North Carolina
Dennis
Charley Ramp
Lacan
Varnatast
Broaddus
Enoch Sawyer
Joe Ward
Frank Ramsey
Ilinois
Roosters
Hopewell
Joseph Holmes
Mary
Eva
Loda
Holmes
California
Buckton
Arnica
J.E
F.a.powell
Janti Ly
C. Brown
Brown Chemical Co
Brown
WJ. Fryyx
Maverick St
E. Boston
All Druggrats
Baltimore, Md
John Schurr
Second Street
Edwards Street
Joseph Schick
Grogeries
Edwards & Third Streets
Ewep Watdt
the Hanna Wagon Co
Henry, Ill
Burt's
Albert Day
Robert J Culverwell
Culverwell Medical CO
Ann Streat
New York
Postofice
Henry Ward Beegher
Brooke
Henry Literary
Bickerman’s Hall
Powell
Aultman & Taylor Co
Mae
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