Rainy Fourth of July Sparked Lacon Festivities and News
In Lacon and Sparland districts July events were shaped by heavy rain. A wedding occurred as the thunderclouds cleared, and a fireworks display, parade, and church programs drew residents indoors then outdoors. Local updates note deaths, farming losses, and community efforts including a paint job by Joseph Splath and ship of temperance work by John McLaughlin family.
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Joseph Splath
Zimmerman
Joseph
John McLaughlin
Kansas
Waren
A. D Moore
The
Republican
Tomby
Henry
Columbia
Lacon Glee Club
J EB On
Lacon
D. G. M. Welsher
Odd Fellowship
Thas
Odd Fellows
Poloree
Board of Trustees
L. P
Varna July Fourth Celebration Stands Amid Weather Hopes
The town of Varna planned a July 3 IndependenceDay observance celebrating the anniversary. Morning weather dampened spirits until sun broke through and brought a lively scene with boys firing crackers, a Lostant band, and vendors. A large crowd gathered at Mr Broaddus's farm for dinner, with prayer by Rev. Alford and brief remarks by Norton before the event concluded abruptly.
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Varna
Mr. Broaddus
Br. Norton
Alford
Perley
Local notices and community updates from a distant town
The column records toast responses to a celebration with poems by J Myers E B Nevel O A Whitney and T Larkis Charley Whitneys toast praised Dr A J Moore selling his Detroit drug store to Mr Price and planning a trip to Canada then California or Texas Swedes celebrate July 4 for church funds heavy rain halts grain and plowing progress plus reader notes and missed items from prior weeks.
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J. Myers
E. B. Nevel
O. A.hitney
T. Larkis
Charley Whitney
A. J. Moore
Price
Detroit
Moore
Canada
California
Texas
Wea
Dr. Moore
Fourth of July Notes from Snach Wine and Surrounds
The Fourth passed with rain keeping people home while a lake picnic delighted a few. Adam Anderson and Virginia Ill. visitors joined his brother John at a newly refurbished hilltop home. Miss Anna Condit’s school closes with praise. Farmers face showers and slow grain shipments. Local shops like White and Dodd report sales. Saint Haines serves treats. Griswold brothers buy threshing machine. social activities and a Sunday school picnic are planned.
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Adam Anderson
Virginia
John Anderson
H. D. D. Martin
Anderson
Paelit
Anna Condit
Closi
Ancien
White
Dodd
Lina
G. Freeman Hon
Iowa
John Williams
Magnolia notes bright events amid rain and travel delays
The Magnolia column describes a damp Varna outing where many stayed home yet entertained with the Spencer hall and Magnolia string band. Reports from Pontiac mention Arnold Thornton and Ed improving a local farm and visiting friends, while Miss Hattie Fyffe heads to Normal for commencement and Miss Ella DuVoe plans a reading at the M. E. church. The new mail route to Henry expands service and Mr Hannum’s mail carrier duties are noted.
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Magnolia
Varna
Spencer Hall
Peggy
Molly
Arnold Thornton
Pontiac
Charles On
Horace Gaylord
Pontias
Mise Hattie Fyffe
Ella DuVoe
M. E
Miss du Voe
Republican
Henry Mall
Bureau
la Salle
Hennepin Weather and Community Notes
The rain spoiled weekend plans for many young folks headed to Deer Park and All Forks. A Saturday gathering at the fair grounds drew modest crowds with a fine martial band and Miss Ella DeVoe reading the declaration of independence.
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Hennepin
Deer Park
All Forks
Fair Grounds
Ella DeVoe
James Dore
Zanar’s
Hennepin School Board
Grey Finnl
la Salle
Len. Leech
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G. O. Barnes
Colorado
W. R. Fairbanks
Caliifornia
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E. D. Fenn
John Kline
Magnolia Drug Store
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Third & Hdwards Sts
Croceries
Queensware
Willowware
V. Weis & Son
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Orockery & Queensware
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Weib8 & Son
Edwards & Third Streets
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Hamburg
American
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Grangers
Janvert
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Kirby Reaper & Mower
Champion Reaper & Mower
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Goode
Bparland
Illinois
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Horry, OL
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Takeo
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Wilson
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Woden
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Vincent Becker
Jasper Brokaw
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James C. Law
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Frances BD. Stephens
Horace A Stephens
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Market Street
Richard Street
Jordan
Asidsley
Richard Lloyd
Frederick Lloyd
Charles L. Powell
Recorder's Office
Mar
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Cornelis R. Hull
Anid
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Stephens
Horace A. Brophans
Marshall County
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Glement
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