Lacon files special election for justice of the peace
Henry Republican notes a June 28 special election in Lacon township for justice of the peace. It also covers local items: Montz family plans to immigrate west, high school commencement attendance, a Willing Workers Mission band formed, and upcoming church and school events in Marshall County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
G. A. Montz
West
Henry High School
Rev Barrett
Willing Workers Mission
Congregational Sunday School
Magesty
Peoria
Wyoming
George Gale
F.C. Gale
Vermont
Marshall County
Aoon
Ong
Thenis Hollowmear Spartand
Iund
Congregational
John Epple
Loa Rose
Pekin
Washburn Village
Onris Eranse
Congregational Church
Aabbeih School
Theo . E. Church
George Holsinger
Local notes from Lacon and nearby towns
News brief listing residents and visitors in Lacon Illinois and surrounding areas. Mentions painting by N W Tanner, new roof by Fred Siebold, harvest nearing, relatives visiting Peoria and Wyoming, depot work by Cliff Bonham, Maggie Gillette’s visit, health updates for Mrs Brasfield, visits by Julius Adkinson and Pat Ruddan’s death, arrivals from Green County Iowa, mail carrier plans, Aunt Margaret’s return from Nebraska, Henry Buett’s eye accident, Children’s Day at M E church, ice cream supper funds at Martin's Hall, plus local social notes and names such as John Tarbill, Nellie Obony, Frank A Barr, Frank Martin, and Q E Ono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Tanner
Lacon
Fred Siebold
Siebold
Peoria
John Tarbill
Cliff Bonham
Jonking
Maggie Gillette
Wyoming
Ki Diehl
Whitefield
Paneeey Lust
Brasfield
Julius Adkinson
Atenty
Campbell
Mr Bonham
Odd Fellow
Nellie Obony
Frank A. Barr
Frank Martin
Joseph Placher
Mr Martland
Pat Ruddan
County Farm
George Tarbill
Green County
Iowa
Amos Barton
E. Burson
la Prairie
Camp Grove
Mother Robinson
Margaret
Nebraska
Zimmerman
Henry Buett
M. E
Adah Campbell
Martin’s Hall
E. Ono
Local Whitefield Notes on May Basket Pranks and Spring Losses
May basket mischief continues as a rider hides in the fence and escapes on a horse while Ross never discovers who. ticks abound harming livestock and a fine buck, and Thomas Wier loses a sack of meal. John Spencer produced 2500 pounds of butter last year and now yields 90 pounds weekly. Mrs Merrell visits from Town to stay the summer. G W Snell in Whitefield/Saratoga adds grogery trade and wood business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonor Tolse
Ross
Timothy Hunt
Mr Hunt
Thomas Wier
Tom
Geo Ball’s
John—Spencer
Clarshal County
Merrell
al Shafer
G W Snell
Whitefield
Saratoga
Two Young Men in Buggy Incident and Local Notes
Grit shown as two young men ride with a neighbor. A fall and a quick rescue by a levelheaded young lady are described. The note mentions cattle losses, a 80 acre pasture, and sick stock. Temperance meetings, local petitions to control livestock on highways, and word of a timber battle request appear amid community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
Inharley
Will
Johnny Norris
John Mohler
Tobo Harlin
James Wilson
Gregory
Kaptaun
Clyde
Joe
Correa
Henry
Center
Delayed from last week A P Webber decorated at Peoria
A gloomy item notes A P Webber was decorated at Peoria last Monday and the town is said to have been painted red though the report is informal and fragmentary. It mentions a distressing accident involving Mrs Benjamin nee McManus and a colt incident with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Webber
Peoria
Benjamin Nee McManus
Geo. Scholes
Chicago
Clyde
Tommy
John
Whitefield
Phnny
Saratoga
Tom
Galesburg Comings and Local Visits Chronicle
Jennie Smith went to commencement at Galesburg returning via Abingdon. May Kimball visits local friends, Mrs Lucy Walker leaves for Louisville Neb. A. H. Storms travels to Delavan to aid his ailing father. Princeton visitors picnic in the park and boat rides continue in the area. Neighbors update on painted residences, visitors from Shiremanstown Pa and a steamer trip to Spain. Children day observed. debates on social visits and local tensions rise as a shooting incident is noted and justice rules no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Smith
Galesburg
Abingdon
May Kimball
Moses C. Kimball
Kimball
Lucy Walker
McTntyre Oes
Louisville
Neb
A. H. Storms
Manistee
Mich
Thre Bureau
Delavan
Princeton
Hotel de Leech
Henry
Patrick Dore
George Cread
Miss Stewardson
Kate Eberly
Shiremanstown
George Forrester
John BE. Allen
Sunder
Fourth of July Invitation From Henry Residents
Charles Bradish and family of Black Stone with Wm. D. Ham invite Henry and surrounding residents to join a grand 4th of July in Henry. The arrangement committee plans posters and urges attendance as a day of community spirit and shared celebration. No space to name all guests but all are welcome to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bradish
Blackstone
Wm. D. Ham
Hennepin
Henry
Picnic for Sabbath children at Walnut Grove a grand success
Uncle Geo Spar king hosted a Sabbath school picnic at Walnut Grove last Saturday giving strawberries ice cream and cake to children. Eight dollars collected from older participants was donated to Christian, M E S, and High Prairie Sabbath groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Walnut Grove
George
M. E.S
High Prairie
Uncle Carge
Wherry
Emma Parker
Eureka
J. H. Scott
Johnny Ferrell
Jackson Eward
Henry
Frank Farland
Emeline Davis
Cal Pembrook
Bureau
J Adams
Jacksonville
Squire Condit
Emmet Morgan
Plains
Emma Condit
Giltner
Putnam
Christian S
Robert Branen
Sparland
Ferrell
Milo News Highlights Weather Socials and Farming
A heavy rainstorm drenched Milo with five inches in under two hours flooding cisterns and aiding early potato and hay crops. Local visits include Hotcomb of Grestes Iowa and Aunt Jane Weidman of Missouri. A sociable tea at Esq Sutherland’s featured Mrs Bean Mrs Weidman Mrs Griswold Mrs Shriver and Mrs Hay. Master Joe Kelso visits from Putnam while Ider Parker preaches at the Christian church. Charley Hufnagel estimates fifty bushels of strawberries to pick this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Grestes
Iowa
Jane Weidman
Missouri
Esq Sutherland
Local Notes and Short News Bits from Milo
R L McKean returns from Boston after three weeks with a horse laden trip. Ask J L McCullough about the mystery in his corn field. Several Milo boys plan Chillicothe railroad work. Township treasurer takes office and will aid the schoolmasters. John Griswold visits Milo relatives from Creston Iowa. Sister Parker and Sutherland guests, Griswold’s laborer to Boston for fast horses. Mrs Joseph Sutherland visits Loomis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. McKean
Boston
J. L. McCullough
Hades
Chillicothe
Tommy Cappertune
John Griswold
Creston
Iowa
Milo
Parker
Esq. Sutherland
C. H Griswold
Joseph Sutherland
Loomis
Joshua
Golden Specific touted as cure for drink habit
An advertisement claims Dr Haines' Golden Specific can cure drunkenness by adding it to coffee or tea without the drinker's knowledge. It asserts the product is harmless, effective for moderate drinkers or alcoholics, and urges readers to write Golden Specific Co. for details. A letter praises Rev J H Scott as a powerful speaker at Decoration Day exercises in Magnolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines
Golden Specific Co
Race St
Cincinnati
Ohio
A.B. G
Varna
J. H. Scott
Scott
Henry
Bucklen's Arnica Salve promotion and local repairs note
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and more with a money back guarantee. Dr Powell's drug store carries it. A furniture building by J Watercott and Co. is seeing interior and exterior improvements by a painter's brush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Dr Powell's
J. Watercott & Co
Luxuriant Hair Preservation Through Scalp Care
The ad extols Ayer's Hair Vigor as the key to healthy hair by keeping the scalp cool and clean and the body in good health. It cites Frederick Hardy of Roxbury Mass, a 50 year old man who regained brown hair after using the product, claiming it stopped hair loss and restored his hair to its 25 year old shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Frederick Hardy
Roxbury
Mass
Mary Montgomery
Boston
O O Prescott
Charlestown
Bessin H. Bedloe
Burlington, Vt
J J Burton
Bangor
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Thad Powers
Big Lou Smith
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Yen
Spurland
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Abbott Buggy CO
ALL Steel
Deering - Binder
Duke Bros
Molly T
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Putian
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