Local notes from Lacon Sparland and Varna area
Lacon court session remarks and local watchers report on community life. mentions Perley and Potter, Lehman as grand jury foreman, illness of Mrs Garrigus, a head injury to a child, church updates, canal work, canal shares sold, local meetings, residents moving to Peoria and Kansas, sidewalk repairs, deaths in Varna, thefts and farm anecdotes. social and civic updates across Sparland and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LACON
Perley
F. “. Potter
L. L. Lehman
Lehmen
Arnold
California
Carbondale
Ais, J
Thampson
La Prairie Town Sees Flood Damage and Assessor Visits
In La Prairie the assessor visits amid flood damage as capitalists seek stock investments at listing prices. The valley faces widespread bridge loss and field destruction while crops look firm. Farmers work to clear weeds and withstand the flood’s impact, with mixed feelings on a local pest issue and a physician’s diagnosis debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Township
Baratore
Phillip
Roses and crops dominate village notes and mischief
The column reflects garden chatter about roses and potatoes with a grimace at hard times and taxes. A photographer offers portraits near the post office while a local accident involving mules and two men ends with the crowd uninjured and mules restrained.
Snachwine mill back in operation and local gatherings set
Sickness slowed petting items last week but Mr Lupher now has the Snachwine mill grinding on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Snachwing Lake remains a popular resort with picnics planned for ministers and M E church ladies serving ice cream and cake to aid the Birch family battling a prolonged illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Stev
H. C Birch
CIEN
Hennepin Notes Artesian Well Plans and Delinquent Tax Sale
The town discusses drilling for an artesian well with bids looming. Dudley is urged to secure the job. Congregational church construction proceeds rapidly. H Cook and wife attended the press association in Jacksonville and toured St. Louis upriver to Rock Island before returning home refreshed. Delinquent tax lot sales set for June 21 on the third Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Dudley
Congregational Church
H. Cook
Press Association
Jacksonville
St. Louis
Mississipp
Rock Island
Accident Injury At Milo Farm Gate Collision
Mr Geo Reed of Milo sustained a severe facial blow when a young horse charged through a fence bar while Reed led his team. The bar sprang free striking him, knocking him senseless. Rescued by family, he was taken home and Dr J. was called to dress the wound. recovery hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau County
Geo. Reed
Milo
Dr. J
Miles Orton
Madame Davis
Alice Napier
M'dlo Muleaux
Intrapt Gyronea
James Tha
Ohton
J. Smith
Charles Brown
Levi Munson
Vesturer
Dickey
Dattoute
Alec Menara
Taylor
Jen
Bosworth
Naylor
Lomzinnatt
Gomlany
Hwippodrome
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Henry Ie Pees Risay G
Ake
Neighborhood News
Mr.Tracy
Sparland
Teasmer
Hitchcock's Grain Office
Clayton Lodan
1.C.C. F
Brasfield & Tarbill
Peter Brady
Sargent House
Jimmie
Antchina
Jimrala
Wash Gohr
Anson
Sammy Atwood
Howe
Wisconsin
Cross
Washington
George Zimmerman
J. G. McMorris
N. I. Swift
Eureka
Sheldon
Troquois
Ghienzo
C. F. Hitchcock
Peoria
Fasbender & Co
Foabender
Philip
Kansas
Georges Ray Pane
Wyoming
George Riddle
la Harpe
Joseph Palchacs
Miller
Mr. Banesg
LA Prairie
Chary
New York
Atlantic
Colorado
Posatofice
Gerritt Smith
H. K. Smith
Harper's Weekly
Marshall Croft
L. C. Morrillo
Oscar Baker
Mr. Croft
Hutch Croft
H. A. & B. Fyffa
Heisg
Magnolia Drug Store
Misses H. A
B. Fyffe
Peigts
PA & B. Pyefe
Magnolia
Tee Ee
D. D. Martin
Henry
the World
ONL
N. B
Robbins
Congress of Nations
Royal Bern Tigers
Noreat Pathora
Worl
Hindoostan
Tartary
Happy Family
Circus
Conklin
W. A. Runneill
Hughes
Barker
Willams
Dynn
DeBar
Oman
Burr Dobbins
the Grand Oriental
Thuan
Brooks
Civert Roum
Mad
Leon
Moe
Wren
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