Death and changes in Lacon and surrounding area
Henry Republican notes in Lacon NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS reporting Nellie Ford death March 26 from consumption, husband W H Ford and two children left. Also cruel messenger claimed Dr Gale’s youngest daughter, age ~2, and another daughter with diphtheria. Mentions Charles Raeder’s death in New Mexico and local civic, shop moves, theater plans, and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death
Nellie Ford
W. H. Ford
Gale
Charles Raeder
Henry
New Mexico
I. H. Reeder
John Hutchbina
Frede
Thompson
J. E. Ong
Jane
Farmora
F. E. Weiderhold
Havans
Fred Gare
Nettle Blake
Altheatha
Phil Curran
Doutor
W.H. Pyle
Hennepin
A. Bower
Democrat
Ludwig
the Democrat
Local News Briefs From Mald En And Surrounding Areas
Noarland notes telegrams near bedside of dying sister Mrs Adams. Frank O Leary boosts curb appeal by trimming old trees. election hopefuls prepare smiles for voters. Mrs Amos Leigh of La Prairie is very ill with doubtful recovery. Dr Moreland to return from Chicago Friday. Wm O Leary visited Iroquois county on business. Mrs Dan Allen of Princeton and Jonnie Haselton of Sparland welcomed twin boys. A home dramatic company forms among local youths. names withheld. Mayor Wright of Lacon seen on the streets. Elder Forsythe well received at M E quarterly meeting. County jails crowded, superintendent plans to refuse admissions without more space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Burnham
Adams
Malden
Bureau Co
Frank O'Leary
Amos Leigh
la Prairie
Moreland
Chicago
Wm. O'Leary
Iroquois County
Dan’ Allen
Princeton
Jonnie Haselton
Sparland
Folke
Mayor Wright
Lacon
Forsythe
M. E
Town caucus names officers amid colorful local notes
The town caucus nominated J. N. Barrett as Supervisor, J. R. Newman as Assessor, Thos. Branfield as Clerk, L. BH. Geax as Collector, Peter Kline as Highway Commissioner, Nat Stringer as Constable, and George Joon as School Trustee. The column records village gossip about social plans, visits, travel, school teaching, library activities, and local residents including Misses Elliott and Hattie Rowe with light anecdotes and local life details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peraqas
J. N. Barrett
J. R. Newman
Thos. Branfield
L. BH. Geax
Peter Kline
Nat Stringer
George Joon
Gander
Saratoga
John Thompany
Peoria
Thomas Rogora
Knoxville
Tenn
R. E. Ponren
Finley Graham
Missouri
Elliott
E. Burson
William Mutton
Sarah McFadyan
Union School
Wil
Ellen Kirk
Hattia Rowe
Peoria Ia
Henry Kirk
Local notes and village happenings at La Prairie
From La Prairie a Busy week with weather woes and social news. A republican caucus reshuffles local offices, Mrs Graves grows ill, and a hedge knife brigade polices the cemetery under Captain Speers. Minnie signs off with homely updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O
O. Stowell
Springfield
Town Hall
Davidson
Stowell
Burnett
Capt
Minnie
Accident at Fulham Hurts Man Noted in March Report
On Wednesday evening March 2 an accident at Fulham involved Chas Head and a hired man unharnessing a horse. While attempting to hang up the harness the horse kicked Head and Read who rushed to help. Read suffered a severe injury with a humerus fracture and rib crack. Doctors Bupp and Kalb treated him and planned reduction next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Head
Barneas
Local residents discuss township name change and town meetings
Stipp and Mr Mead are recovering well after an accident. A gun incident killed Mr Graham. Reports mention illnesses, a runaway at a church, land division talks, and a potential Young Men’s Christian Association. Community notices note travel, schooling, and local events in Ox Bow and Varna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senachwine
Rededat
Paegen
J. H
Bliskinsites
Christian Church
Jas. M. Winship
O. Dodd
H. Condit
D. Hawking
Messrs
Asa
Wim. Earnhart
Billkins
Thomas
Royalty fight over appleby patent in grain binders
Chicago man Charles Callahan travels to Minneapolis to demand a royalty of 10 on each twine binding harvester from the Minneapolis Harvester Works and related firms. The claim traces to Gorham patents and targets Appleby style binders used by McCormick agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times
St Pacn
Charles Callahan
Chicago
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Harvester Works
C. H. McCormick
Norman
Gould
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George Burt, JR
Maraball County
F&a
Henry Lodge No
Regulator
Marshall Lodge No
Bratoren
J. F. Gates
J. G. Baker
A. M
M.D. Pekin
P.m
Mato Street
W H.jones
Ota
Third &T
City Drug
J. C. Kalb
F. A. Hamilton
S. Kalb & Hamilton
Tysicians
Dr. Kalb
Main Street
Hamilton
Joby Whitney
A H. Hattan
Sician
St. Louis
DR. S . Snyder
W. B
DR_GEU, MOTTER, JR
C. M. Baker
Charles Davis
M.D. Hower Atah
Henry Reader
Whitefield Corners
Marshall Co
Ill
T. Allen
Tel
D. D. Ross
South Adams
Peoria, Ill
Ives
A.M. Pool
Las and Insurance Agency
Jong
Mt Fur and Life Insurance
Hutching’s
Perley
rCeKer
LAW and Notary Public
Edward Street
Fred
Potter
Edwards and
Second Bts
G. C. Jones
Marshall
Wall‘s Block
R. WH. Waterfall
Tly
H. H. Kirchman
Marshall County
J. H. Jones
Coods
First National Bank
Henry, Ill
Sra
Warrior
Deering
Manny Mower
Henry Republican
Neighborhood News
D.j.shriver
Dell Rapids
Dakota
Miss Owens
Chiliscothe
O. R. Cross
Miss Grim
Milas Worley
L. Anderson
Adames
Mra W. O’leary
Charles Saville
G. E. Onaez
Noarland
Whitefield
Katy
Fulham
William Allen
Varna
Caledonia
Mie
Ella Shielda
Metropolis
Phena Johnson
Mra Armstrong
Dre Powell
Gates
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