Our Sister Towns and County Fourth of July Happenings
The report recalls multiple Fourth of July celebrations in Lacan and surrounding areas with parades, band music, picnics, and rainy weather. It notes church Sunday school growth, library book additions, local social outings, and potential cheese factory discussion near Thomas store. It mentions residents’ health, a few accidents, and the high popularity of dairy industry and local breadbasket prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bayne
McDade
Bayne
Lacan
Varna
Senachwine
Frank
MM. E.S
E.P. Roe
Cable’s
Bartlett
Cassell
Denyer
T. M. Shaw
Bijo
Thomas’ Hollow
Local notes and society glimpses from Chillicothe area
A collage of small items: funerals at Chillicothe for Major Thomas. changes in local staffing including Taner moving to Ottawa. Mrs Siebold’s roof work. an ice cream social at Martin's Hall hosted by the ladies aid. weather damage to crops. Meismagitin begins new mail route from Sparland. visitors Freddie and Mary Hopka return to Blue Ridge via birthplaces for a five year absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O'Laary
Taner
Fred Siebold
Major Thomas
Chillicothe
Jenking
Kansas
Serhing
Ottawa
Martin’s Hall
Ladies’ Aid Society
George Meismagitin
Sparland
la Prairie
Camp Grove
Freddie
Mary Hopka
Blue Ridge
Nebraska
Geb
Whitefield News Notes and Local Incidents
Local items recount home repairs and labor as Ludwig works on Luke Gregory's barn, Bell boasts of the best corn, and a 4th of July party at Tyon's Grove with music and refreshments. A bull attack injures Fortunend Kapraun, requiring medical aid, while a two legged chicken draws curiosity. Public sentiment favors dehorning bulls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Vail
Henry
Ludwig
Luke Gregory
R Hannum
Fertamend Kapraun
Eli Pile
Ervin
Geg Williams
Kinnear
Kapreun
Baker
Tran
Phil Krissinger Debuts New Buggy in PRAT RR Mile
Phil Krissinger pilots a fresh buggy in the PRAT RR mile race, aiming for a strong performance. The article notes the vehicle upgrade and Krissinger's enthusiasm for the upcoming event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Krissinger
Putnam Community News Big July 4th and Local Happenings
Local notes include Charley Anderson celebrating in Chillicothe and Sid Chance laid up with a back injury. Prohibition club organized in Putnam. Ed Sparling’s fence damage noted. Happenings include visits by J R Taliaferro and Little Webb, weather impacts on crops, Miss Eckhart and Miss Ray returning home, and a children's meeting at the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Anderson
Chillicothe
W. H. Wheeler
J. R. Taliaferro
Anchor
Little Webb
Bloomington
Putnam
Wm Wheeler
Ed Sparling
O. Meai McCurdy
Eureka
Christian Church
Putnam Prohibition Club
Joe Hall
Squire Hawkins
Ernest‘Chance
H. M. Duncan
Princeville
J. R. Veach
Edith Smith
Ina Bobeck
Hoory
Tiskilwa
John Johnson
Walnut
Bruce
Paxton
Local Notes and Community Updates From Hennepin
Numerous small items from the area include binders sold by merchants and a new grocery store opened on High street by John YT Brumfield. Reports mention storms, crop losses, oats shipments to Chicago, and residents visiting relatives. A minister’s telegram recalls a runaway incident and a wife’s injury, and Frank Burr, son of Rev H H Burr, dies after a week illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennepin Rey H. M. Burr
John YT. Brumfield
High Street
D. W. Danley
Bureau
H. L. White & Cosing
Pea’ Canal
Chicago
Geo. Bibley
Hennepin
Aug Cassell
Ne- Bree
Sidney Ool
Frank Monroe
Adam Deck
Ronnie Bowman
Charley Leech
Springlake
Rena Rousseau
Minneapolis
Minn
John Gowdy
C. W. Whorrall
Washburn
Frank Burr
H. H Burr
Hennepin News Recaps Summer Events and Local Losses
The community extends sympathy for Frank and his family after a sudden loss. Reports cover a sickbed and funeral notices, a lecture by Rev Jos E Roy on missionary work with Indians and minorities, and a hot Fourth of July celebration with events including a pie eating contest, pole climbing, tug of war, and boat race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Rey Burr
M. E
Whorreil
J. M. Cowen
J.S. Simpson
Thompson
C. P. Towle
Jim Turner
Mahlon Newburn
John T Brumfield
Martin
Denk
Geo A. Lawrence
Galesburg
Wm Regenold
Young White
Florid
Hennepin
Granville
Charles Eckard
Harvest Season and Community in Quaker Lane Area
Weather turns rainy after heat, with local farmers like J L Mills and Mason Wilson finishing house and barn projects. Fireworks night delayed by rain. Grange meeting, Fourth of July events, and notes on residents, travels, illnesses, and a death in the community across Heyworth, Ottawa, Evans, Tonica, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Mills
Mason Wilson
Abel Mills
Lostant
Laura Spargrove
Wenons
Robert-Wwhite
Bloomington
Stella Mills
Grandma
Ottawa
Ferry
Heyworth
Jos. Merithew
Riley Robert
Claflin
Morris Wilson
Merithew
Missouri
Walter Griffith
Frank
Laura Smith
Evans
Theodore Fairchild
Tonica
Clear Creek
Magnolia
Daily News Slashes Price to One Cent in Historic Move
The pioneer of low priced journalism shows Chicago leading a nationwide shift by cutting the price of Tue Daily News to one cent. With a daily circulation of about 175000, it expects to double its reach, selling over a million papers weekly while maintaining lower per paper profits than rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.L. Bumgarner
Laura Smith
Annie Lyle
Isaac Stansel
Dr. Bumgarner
Grange
Oliver Wilson
Ballo Beck
O. Wilson
B. Beck
Bayard Taylor
Green
West
Chicago
Northwest
Tax Daily News
America
Tue Daily News
Daily News
Taz
Toe
Associated Press
The
Tribune
Timmesbagg
Inter-Ocean
Caieamd Dary News
Victor F. Lawson
S Tur Daily News
Crrcaco
Fourth of July celebration speakers delight crowd
After unpacking dinner baskets the audience enjoyed a picnic dinner. Pres Swaney opened remarks followed by choir singing. James F Wilson, a Normal student, delivered a concise speech and Rey Moses Gunn of Is Salle gave a longer defense of American manhood. The event closed with a choir song as the crowd praised the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange Hall
Grange
Jesse Wilson
M. L. Bummpataee
Roy Mills
Gisconce Mills
Prosperi
Anitasy
Gertie
Cordie
Will Bumgarner
Bertha Mills
Joe, Bumgarner
Swaney
James F Wilson
Rey Moses Gunn
Is Salle
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Jonas Divubiea
Martin Linch
Canton
Frank Seelye
Claudia
Ray
Eva Doyle
John Monier
Jack Malone
A. P. Webber
Root’s Grove
West Halleck Band
Hannum Quartette
Glee Club
Bradford
Snareville
Jim McCarty
Jim
Peoria
Whitefield
Will. Bell
Squire Bell
Pat
ReEctor
Quaker Lane
Grandma Clark
James Wallen
Eli Allen
Ihru
C. H. Ransom
George Hopper
M. A.smith
Evans Station
Wm. Grosscup
Murphy
James
Milem Goors
Needum
Nathan Brumsey
Jesus
Miss Newport
Addie Swaney
Etta Swaney
Tennessce
Jennie Davidson
Goldy
Birdie
Hupert Beck
Three Builders
Lizzie Sibert
Willie Sibert
Ina
Ray Boyles
Annie Sibert
Willard Swaney
Annie Smith
Tom
Sadie Sibert
Retta
Chicago Daily
Ny 2
Henry Roller - Mills
NEW Management
Henry Roller Mills
Lam
Bapislucliou
Henry, Ill
A. E. Stibgen
Proud Victor
ST Broad Land
Earth
Ken McNeal
Henry, IL
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