Lacon County Convention Debates Greenbacks and Unity
A Republican county convention at the engine house in Lacon faced delegation issues and heated debate on financial policy. Speakers John Miers E B Neville and Gaston were noted for their influence while others urged unity to beat the Republican party. Court sessions reported several cases including Connister bout false pretenses and Bryant v Venona sidewalk damages. The European circus and July 4 plans were announced for Lacon residents.
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John Miers
E. B. Neville
Bro. Gaston
Neville
Varna
W. E. Cook
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Joseph Connister
Defendent
Spanky
W Talbott
Nney Myers
James Bowards
Samuel Voris
Wm. Underwood
Zachry Toyvlor
J. G. Brereton
Garatt Wikof
John Wikoff
James B. Mertin
George Hay
Lacon
R. E. Porren
Centennial Fourth plans spark community effort and stories
Trustees seek a grand celebration with a 10 foot well to prevent fires and fundraises, including a $50 offer, while Kansas excursionists return home and plans for another trip arise. Local school event and social notes follow, plus Mrs Hurlbut and family set for California with best wishes.
Local notes on farming and small trades in town
Corn plowing has begun and crops look favorable. Weeds have appeared with recent rains. A lightning strike last week killed a hog for Mr Kemnitz and damaged cattle sheds. Kimbo and Wesner sell groceries and produce in exchange. A new shoemaker opens shop and vows to stay. H Miller produces tailoring with neat fittings and promises satisfaction.
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Payson house sale in low bid as cash shortage noted
The Payson house sale attracted few bidders with cash shortfall, selling for $205 to Valvin Wheeler. Nearby visitors included Brainard and White, with Winship and Stouffer locals present. News of a stroke affecting Harry Soper and a Durham cow death tied to a bull head thorn are reported.
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Hennepin
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Harry Soper
Babe
Dwight Morgan
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Dwight
Farmers Question Rain Amounts On Bottom Lands
A local note from Hennepin discusses farmers wanting rain but fearing current heavy rainfall on bottom land influencing crops. A strawberry and ice cream festival at the M church raised 103 with 72 net profit. The Belle of Ottawa steamship may run to Pearls if profitable. Local visits include Wesley Grable and family.
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Ottawa
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Wesley Grable
John F. Grable
Wenona
Magnolia News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Mr D P Fyffe remains unable to see after eye surgery in Chicago. Hannum visits Henry every alternate day. W F Trone suffers a fractured limb but progresses well. A grand celebration is planned for the fourth with many attending. Mrs Z Fyffe to move into a new home next week. Dr Edward Gaylord to attend the centennial in days. John Hawa house under rapid construction by Spencer brothers. to be a beauty when finished.
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W.F Trone
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John Hawa
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