Local School Commencement Draws Big Crowd In Lacon
Nearly 100 residents gather in front of the Methodist church for the Lacon high school exercises. Graduates include Miss Olie Grives Julia Green Nelli Vernay Jennie Nevin Clara Hoffrichter Mabel Holloway Nellis Boys Mattie Aylwain and Wayland Thompson. Governor Burt Jr and Prof Kater attend. The event features a large plant display, 600 programs sold, and a reception at Dr F C Gale’s residence. A church reopening follows with Rev O B Bond’s sermon.
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DAGON
Lacon
Wwodent
Olie Grieves
Julia ‘Green Nelli Ve
Kater
Gov. Burt, Jr
Henry
Stevenson
Sparland
F. C. Gale
L.S.C
Mya W
R. Fairbanks
Lane
The
Republican
Irving Droatts
Ira Jas. Greenough
Peoria
Bethodist
Roy Adama
Illinois Wesleyan University of Bloomington
Benson
Marshall County Union Temperance Association
Chas, Tramp
J U H. Thompson
Judge Ongla
David Redlwer
Aun
Alex
Presbyterian Church
O. B. Bond
Alinoa Telephone Co
Lewis Hawks
Goursge
Stire
Approughtha
McKinney Bridge
Hotéo
Ordan
Milea
Alhea
MraJas
Bhaty
Trinidad
Col
Jim
John
Thompson
Greenough
Kansas
Ohn McGowan
Junion
Elders Barker and Road deliver services and town chatter
Sparland notes Elder Barker’s engagement to preach at the Christian church and a June Sunday service. Memorial sermon at the Presbyterian church in Lacon by Elder Road is reported. Local life includes a Nellie Oteen party, illness of Mrs. A. J. Baughman, coroner W. B. Holler’s inquiry, telephone work to Lacon, Dr Tesmar’s NY to Bremen trip, and visits by Dr W. H. Martland and others.
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Mra
A. J. Baughman
W. B. Holler
David Rodiger
Lacon
Tesmar
New York
Bremen
W. H. Martland
Newark
N. J
Chatlie Foabender
Wenone
G. E.oran
Local notices mix thefts, farms, and social events in Illinois town
The column records multiple happenings in a rural Illinois area including visits by J A Kays for Brook Farm Creamery business, creamery activity by W W Bobbitt, and transfers of goods. It mentions attempted break ins, a hired man mistaken for a tramp, farm equipment moves, social gatherings, church services, and local humor about taters and neighbors.
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H.C Hailey
Calvin Shields
Peter Apple
Henry
Joan
George
Mrs J
Dirm
Squire Buobbitt
Dexter
Marshall County Democrat
Bobbitt
Tonica
Caledonia
Rey Thompson
Lucy Mateer
C. Halley
A. Norris
Lostant
Igon
Hartnock & Sons
Pool Farm
D. L. Travis
Hillabrand
James Shield
St Louis
Heathen Chinee and a Bold Ride Home
A quirky tale describes a man scaring a white calf until it escapes a wire fence while pursued by a man who had won a young woman’s attention. The scene includes a kiss goodbye in front of the escort and a long ride home, with readers remarking on nerves and grit. Tim is noted for further information.
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Dick” Davidson
Jobo
Elmira
Henry Burnett
Walter
O. F. Thoman
F. Thomas
Asahel Wilmot
Alex Calder
Jas E Erskine
Seaman
Jay Ambell
Tim
Whitefield Corners community notes and notices
Whitefield Corners shares a cheerful reflection on renewed health and community ties. It invites all mothers and children to a Sunday Children's Day at 10, praising the town’s supportive friends and mentioning travel, a new home purchase, and local visitors. The Steuben entry humorously mentions local roads, a failing bridge, and a band offering cheap music.
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Whitefield
Lucie Calef
Vermont
Frank Skinkle
Chicago
Calef
Dart
John
Brown's Iron Bitters Promote Temperance
TRUE Temperance argues against pledges and promotes removing desire for alcohol. The advertisement claims Brown's Iron Bitters, made in Baltimore by the Brown Chemical Company, cures nervous weakness and ill health from intemperance, improving health and blood. One bottle priced at $1.00.
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Brown
Baltimore
Brown Chemical Company
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Adams ST
Peoria, Ill
P. S
Cent Store
Main
Court House
Illinois
Whitney
Piiacy
Olubda
Adome
Neighborhood News
J A Kays
Brook Farm Creamery
Frank Kleinhenz
E Bettlar
Joe Thomas
Lacon Waa
Whitefield Corners
J. Amboree
Erna
Bureau Co
Ill
Chas. Parker & Son
Minneapolis
Packer
Appleby
C. Parker & Son
Venona
Streator
City Hotel
Grand Rapids
Marshall County
John Kline
Henry, Ill
PaDdy Ryan
Hay Tedders
Manny Mowers
Maud
Deering
Duke Bros
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