Old settlers meet to reminisce on Marshall County history
The community invites all to a June 6 gathering at the court house to reminisce about pioneer days. Speakers recount life before railroads and stagecoaches, sharing stories of early markets, letters from Ohio, and neighborly deeds. Public attendance encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe- Attle
Col. Mater
Hawes
Frank Saurance
Henry Martin
Miss Mateer
John Mateer
Shanghai
China
Marshall
Ohio
Mill
Panther
Linsey Woolsey
Jeems
Hanner Ann
Leti
Old Settlera
Personal Notices From Near and Far Show Local Ties
Walter P. Jones of Chicago spent the Sabbath in the city. O R Runnells of Chicago laid up with quinsy. Anson D. Swan of Chenoa visiting here. Granger McKeighan of Livingston County gone to Texas to run for Congress. D H Anderson hosting two brothers from Yates City and Peoria County. Mrs William Brown to Onarga to minister to Father Eckles who is seriously ill. Mrs John Renn of Marseilles visits with daughter of Valentine Wela, accompanied father to St. Louis to visit relatives. Mrs Willfryder and two sons of Pekin visiting. grandmother Snyder enjoying a good meeting. Rev Wm Davis of Onondaga County visiting and preaching at local churches. Johnny Williams in town upset over Stuart leaving Putnam Station. Mrs W E Cook ill, daughter Mrs Garatt caring for her. Nellis Bangs returned from Chicago after musical studies. Mr Lewis Buck to Peoria as grain buyer. Walter Buck promoted and Buck to have Walter Scott as assistant. Buck assumes duties near start of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter P. Jones
Chicago
O. R. Runnells
Quinsy
Anson D. Swan
Chenoa
Granger McKeighan
Livingston County
Texas
Congress
D. H. Anderson
Yates City
Peoria County
William Brown
Onarga
Father Eckles
John Renn
Marseilles
Valentine Wela
St. Louis
Willfryde
Nela
Johnny Williams
Stuart
Putnam Station
Williams
Pontias
Buck
Walter Scott
Bt Buck
Uly Ots
Peoria House praised for quality in Peoria
The Peoria House in Peoria earns endorsement from The Wyoming Post for its long standing supremacy among local hotels. The article credits Col. Doane with revitalizing the hotel with additions, upgraded interiors, extensive fare, and a strong staff, urging readers to patronize the Peoria House. A fire at a Hindoxs, Magn. chapel destroys a wooden structure in 60 minutes, trapping nearly 100 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Wyoming Post
Peoria House
Peoris
Pooria House
Col. Doane
Tepe
The
Post
Hinyoxs
Lacon High School graduation audience fills church with praise
A Lacon audience filled the Methodist Church for a high school graduation program. Speeches by Miss Shaw and Miss Ramsey, et al, earned praise while diplomas were presented by Professor Pingroy. The event showcased strong student orations and a generous floral display as the Macoupin county court house foundations face funding strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon High
iSi
Methodiat Church
Audi ‘Nce Ag
Bstire
Wallace
Kirs
Madeley
Miss McMurtrie
Mesers
Bangs
Johnson
Beadle
McMurtrie
Rulon
Miss Shaw
Treakle
Entleman
Mag Jc Greenough
Oia
Pingroy
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Anderson's
John Kline’s
Christian Church
Joe Hall
Henry
Miele the
Odd Fellows of
Bradford
Doyle
Ciy
Richland Township
Phelp
Roberts
Circuit Court
Marshall County
Lacon
Girard Ferguson
Union Poultry Association
Wenona
Sancti
Sting
Home Journal
Kingsley
Gator
John W. Whetzel
Emma-Tid
Marvel
Nathaniel W. Clark
Phebe Ralston
Ezra McGee
Rosetta Thomas
Joseph Bank
Ife
Long Odda
Alton
Moda
Frank Wilson
Sparland
George Twitchell
George Bell
Mr. B
Wall
Alagnolia
Mainy
Hosmer McVay
Presbyterian
Grevirili
Putnam County
Granville
McVay
Macoupin County Court House
Carlinville
Sining
O. & W. Everett
Charles E. Randall
St.Louis
Kansas City
Pekin
Jacksonville
Decatur
Weld
Memphis
Mobile
New Orleans
Fort Scott
Dallas
Denver
Quincy
Siso
Pooria
Kansans City
South
Feorla
John 8. Cook
Gent Tic’ Agr
Bart’s
Apu
Pasoewir
Ste Heris
Veeder
Coell
Ametar
Welle Warran
Atephens, Veeder & CO
Henry, Ill
of' Marshall
John Deere & Co
Advance
B. D. Buford & Co
S “Black Hawk
Moline Plow Co
Princeton Manufacturing Co
North Western
Peoria Plow Co
Eagle Manufacturing Co
Haworth’s
Reaper
Champion
OULD
BOOTS
Eckhart & Hilb’s
Milwaukee
Philadphia
Eckhart & Hilb
Everatt
Drug Store
INTE
Wii
Sivars
Haan
Edwards Street
Wal
Aemers
Wolgland
J. H. Belcher
Mapmor Street
Wosalee
Steeben
Farmers’' Grocery
H. J. Grawsurg
Speaes
Ico Atovk
Queensware
Storo Om Pubila Square
R. ‘E’ Hills
CHUL
Muukery and
Byonee
Citron
John. .Mekeel
Tandesanon
Xoch
Taeas
Wien
Abe
Iseg Rte H
Ayrups Tippee
Saores Store
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