Local notices and advertisements drift through town chatter
A jumble of items from Benry Republican to John Kline closing out ads. Notices report sales of stoves and lumber, a gray horse missing, train schedules to Fort Kearney, and a warning on hot weather wells. A sermon reprise, county claim rules, and a pastor's Wisconsin trip are noted along with an unusual tale of a dog herding turkeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Clark
Clintley-Smith Eglite Kone
Bnth
J. G. Tattershall
Everett's
Samuel Divilbiss
Sanford Shaff
Iowa
Jacob Gack
Fayette
Fort Kearney
Nebraska
Chillicothe
H. H. van Deusen
Episcopal Church
Happy Land
George Ball
John Green
Joliet
Townsend
Deacon Hill
Busias
John Kline
Princeton
B. L. Boltwo
Bateman
Springfield
Peoria Review
Peoria
Wisconsin
Chicago
Milwaukee
Whitefield
Comet Sightings and Local News From West Brookfield
Local column reports Coggin's comet growing brighter with tail lengthening, notes Chicagos Professor Safford cautions on earth impact, and shares astronomical observations. Firecracker mishap near a saloon threatens a blaze, narrowly contained with fire alarm. Community condolences for Mrs. Mercy Jones and brief notices of family reunions and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revi Ry BR. Bull
West Brookfield
Mass
Futher
Reston
Charley Ballewer
Wyoming
E. W. Smith
R. D. Baice
Geneseo
Republic
Bu Fost
Barnes
Robert
Friends
Belle Plain Township
William
Jacksonville
Mercy Jones
Joseph
Logan Jones
Canton
Fulton County
Cannah Jones
Coggin
Safford
Chicago University
Gabriel Ki
Mr. K
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Central Illinois Regions
The day saw citizens choosing varied ways to celebrate independence with picnics, grove gatherings, and city visits. At Angol Grove crowds heard Moses Huttbley read the Declaration, while Col Fort and Gen Hawley drew large audiences in Varna Col, Ben- nepin, Lacon, Lyon's Grove, and nearby locales. Young people traded coins and enjoyed festivities with sweethearts as heat and dust lingered in the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benty
Pooria
Angols Grove
Moses Huttbley
R. P. Mallett
Bureau County
Will
Varna
Col. Fort
Hawleyat
Bennepin
At_Lacon
Lyon's Grove
Snachwine
Dauette
City Board selects principal and eight month term for public school
The board of education completed its teacher corps selection for the coming year with only one vacancy. Principal chosen is Mr. J. L. Otterman who taught at the seminary last year. Subordinates include Miss Fannie M. Boice, Miss Mary IL. Boice, Mera Maxwell, and Miss Minerva Whitney with salaries listed. School will run eight months from September 7 with vacation only at Christmas and New Year. Expenditures reduced about $800 from last year while preserving quality and reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
J. L. Otterman
Lev
J. W. Otterman
Whitefield
Otsigerae Caperle
Fannie M. Boice
Mary IL. Boice
Mera—Maria Maxwell
Minerva Whitney
Therr
Fourth of July celebration at Drake's Grove praised
In Boak and Matters the Fourth of July at Drake's Grove drew farmers and families from Steuben Whitefield Saratoga and LaPrame. Festivities featured songs by Misses Barson Hoskins Adams and Tanquary, speeches by Jove Ong and others, abundant dining, and a prideful sense of patriotism despite a few complaints about dust and heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake's Grove
Steuben
Whitefield
Saratoga
LaPrame
Barson
Hoskins
Adams
Tanquary
Jove Ong
Jonge
Doe
Aly
Indies
Orrea Booth
Joseph Plaoher
Robinson
Tesmer
Hitchcock and Wescott
Hurlbut
Teggarden
Warford Bonham
Missouri
Putnam County Notes and Local Eccentricities
The column surveys a quiet Fourth at Hennepin with Hawley’s address and a large crowd, praises Sol Noll’s restaurant wheels for picnics, and notes rainless crops. It mentions street improvements by C H Burt, new poundmaster Fred Hannum, and the Magnolia life insurance charter with $50,000 in policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Hennepin
Hawley
Davis
Louise
Henry
Daly
Wm. Wherry
Sol. Noll’s
Sol
M.A
Magnolia
Spencer's Hall
C. H. Burt
Gaylord & Wilcox
Fred. Hannum
Ugs
Henry Make
David Parkin
Dave
Magnolia Mutual Hfe Insurance Company
Abel Mills
Zenor
Long Point
Livingston County
Plorid
J. W. Hopkins
Granville
Real Estate Transfers in Henry and Whiteford Townships
Property deeds recorded at the Recorder's Office list numerous transfers. Wm Newhalfen acquires 41 acres in Henry Township from A. Rowe. Wilhelm Kilwo and others gain parcels in Whiteford and La Prairie. multiple heirs and buyers including Foshender, Cook, Bogerhelen, Crane, Pelton, and more appear in transactions across Whiteford, Saratoga, and Moberts with sizes ranging from 4 to 47 5 percent acres and various lot descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's Offs
Lacon
W. M. Hatton
A. Rowe
Wm. Newhalfen
Henry Townsiip
Wilhelm Kilwo
Leird Lloyd
Sq Toy Eyed
Whitefield
Henry Teams
Cotton
Spurland
Mary
Wastins
Hinelail
Catharine A
Hte
Thomas Cook
Awron T
Cranaay
Whiteford
C. Bogerhelen
Aaron T. Cranes
Mrntogy
Julia
Cadwell
William Haptor
nLoXe
Daniel N
Malllday
du Burns
Baatlend
Michel Lowy
Kiwnan Martie
Odt
Moberts
James Corso
Neo Ll
Letters Uncalled For at the Pesthouse Week Ending July 9
List of uncalled letters remaining at Henry for the week ending July 9 includes Corbyn K Maana Libbie Davis Prankle Thompson and others. Also noted are J A WAnRES P M A and Mr Wykoff of Lacon who starts a drug store in Dana LaSalle County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pestouise
Henry
Corbyn
Maana Libbie Davis
Prankle Thompson
Fanny Walbert
Anna
J.A. Wanres
P.M
Mr. Wykoff
Lacon
Dana
LaSalle County
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Henrys Marshall-Wov
Burt
Wbnte
Apis Saaerttol
Peice
Vardéo
Business
C. M. Baker, Ysician and Sungeon
C. & W. Everatt’s Drug Store
Richard Street
W. H. Jones
Orr
Charles Davis
Public Square
DR. W. 8. Hoyt
Ee Eins
Mainstreut
North Side Public Square
Kalb
O'Neal Kalb & O'Neal
Itylicians
W. Niece
Lloyd Your
O'Neal
City Hotel
J. B. McLaughlin
Whitefield Corners
Calle
Geo. Motter
Ntal Burgeon
E. N. Nock
Dental Burgeon
IAB
Ifewzy
Ita
Mooma
J. 8. Murt
Newa
Fred
Potter
N. W. Orr's
Edwin T. Disolway
THE
Peaor Ar
Witt
Wels Block
Paskell
Edwards Apaet
U Sheehy
Geo
J.8. Burt
ITV
ADDIE _L_ WILSON
NEW England Conservatory OF Music
Boston
Maia
Viana
Volce
Harmony
Coruce Malu
James Streeta
Ienry
Edwards, Jr
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Kline
Gun-Smith
Wational Bank
Edwards Street
Mar
STONE
A. D. Lawter
C.A Stone&co
Teery, Inn
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Henry Te Gt
Jens BO
O'peany
Las Peany
A. & Mott
Oppeelia K.N. Clack
Edele Street
Benry
Boak
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