Lacon News Briefs Include School Meet And May Day Festivities
Local items report Curtis able to sit up, town events at Congregational church Friday, May baskets in town, a minstrel show, and plans for a Peoria to Chicago cycling path. Notable notes include DePue murder trace, a livery sale, and road race enthusiasm led by Peoria Rubber founder Mr Knight for a Deer Park route.
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Congregational Church
Fealie Maxowell
Elmer DePue
Sesson
Fank Weir
William Kleves
Horner
Lacon
Leavitt
McCullough
Tolar
Ora Hickman
Varna
J. R. Bouton
Sparland
Major de Poe
Nellie Banks-Skelton
Chicago
Charles H. Knight
Peoria
Manu
Knight
Rock Island
Deer Park
Chisago
Chilliothe
Magnolia
Palatine
Tonica
Ticona
Lowell
Vermillionville
Ottawa
Yorkville
Aurora
Downer’s Grove
Hindsdale
Ogden Ave
Haight Te
Lacon and
Estate Transfers Notices of Property Transfers
Fannie Deyoe transfers sublot no-5 of lot 162 Henry to Jos Kraus. Erastus R McKinney transfers 5 acres in section 25 town 30 range 3 west to Welter J. John W McClanahan transfers lots 16-17 block 7 Cotton's lst add Sparland. Eliza Wise transfers lots 6-7 block 72 3 F lst add Toluca to Parthenia T Burch am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Deyoe
Jos Kraus
Henry
Erastus R McKinney
Welter J
John W. McClanahan
Christian Larson
Cotton's
Sparland
Eliza
Wise
Parthenia
Probate actions in Judge Richmond court
The last will of Mrs Anderson was probated yesterday with G Pettett of Lacon and W Mead of Chillicothe as witnesses. An application to try Anna Mutton for insanity was filed with the county clerk. The court appointed Dre Forrest and Hendricks of Henry as commissioners to inquire into her mental condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Richmond
G. Pettett
Lacon
Wm Mead
Chillicothe
Anna Mutton
W. H. Mutton
Whitefield
Dre Forrest and Hendricks
Henry
Licensed to Wed in Stark County Marriages
Herman A Bond and Carrie L Snell of Castleton Stark County married by Squire Monahan. Roy Hague Tarvin of Vernon wed Olive Thomas of Sparland with Rev Moota officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman A Bond
Carrie L Snell
Castleton
Stark County
Squire Monahan
Roy Hague Tarvin
Vernon
Olive Thomas
Sparland
Moota
Castoria Echoes Through Generations in Slogans
Historical ad line recalls Castoria as remedy for infants and children. Brand loyalty spans decades with recurring character phrases. The jingle emphasizes trust in Castoria across early life stages.
Old Council Adjourns After April 30 1896 Proceedings
The old city council met Thursday evening April 30 1896 to finish business and pay bills. Mayor O A Camp and Aldermen Hutchins Hunter Niece Heim and Paskell attended. Adkinson absent. The treasurer reported the year end balance and bills were approved for payment. The council discussed Bickerman gravel bill and ordered funds borrowed from the S and W fund to cover overdrawn accounts before adjourning sine die.
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OLD Board
Old Council
O. A. Camp
Hutchins
Hunter
Niece
Heim
Paskell
Ald Adkinson
Ald Hutchins
Ald Hunter
Pica Patmeani Bunter
Askel
BO Amt
E. T. Disosway
Ald Hutching
Ald Heim
Youshera
Bickerman
Add Hunter
Ald Helm
Helm
Ald
A. Camp
Frank Oston
Special Meeting City Council in Henry Illinois 1896
The Henry City Council held a special meeting on April 80 1896 to repeal Ordinance No 141 and restore provisions of Chapter VIII Intoxicating Liquors and to issue dram shop licenses. New aldermen Paskell Frommel Bickerman took oath and officers for the year were appointed including Henry Eagleston as City Marshal and Night Watch.
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RA Merritt
Eagleston
Iaconey
Potter
F Krenz
Henry Electric Co
Hghta
Vogelsange Brogg Olsce Ca
Retem Cass
Henry-Republican
O&e.y
Robt Hunter
JR Paakell
Amwniece
Hee John Hem
JH Adkinson
Ira Abner Camp
Geo Nicholson
H_H Kirchman
W Scott
E Lely
Bi Dinosway
Hobe Oar
Pin
H-tyler
el Alertson
Theo Bickerman
Clarke
Benny
Kooh
Gus Biel
Will Bromley
F B Cos
G@ Worley
B Yeager
Srr Sssen
Treasury
Ignor Hcensen
C. A. Camp
Adkinson
Heim
Paskell
Frommel
Bickerman
J. R. Paskell
C. A. Frommel
Theodore Bickerman
Ald Frommel
Ald Paskell
Alty
City of
Henry
Thia
Marshall County
Sureticia
Illnois
Bayer
Frank Osbon
Mishsel Murray
John Kapraun Chas
Joseph’ Heininger
David Dwyer
John Dwyer
Leslie Robison
Henry Yaeger
Bernard “Yaeger
Anton Gresser
H. Kane
J.D. McVicker
David Holmes
A. L. Hupp
Jacob ‘Dorff
William Duke
Rank Baer
Henry Eagleston
A. Eagleston
O. A. Canto
Franz Oston
Ald. Frommel
Ald
O . Wiarrison J
David McDonough
Walter W. Eagleston
Harrison J. Gregory
Helm
Frommiel
Frank Krenz
Ordinance No 142 Enforces Dog Control And Removal
The city adopts rules requiring destruction and removal of dogs not renewed under collar tags after three days in the city. The city marshal earns a one dollar fee for each destroyed dog. The ordinance defines dog to include all dog species and sets enforcement dates and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Odnon
Heim
Adkinson
Paskell
Bickerman
Frommel
Krenz
The Woman's Club Meeting at Townsend Residence May 4
The Woman's Club met May 4 at Josephine Townsend's residence with 19 members present. Guests included Mrs Buchanan Miss Kirkpatrick and Mrs Mary Calhoun Dixon. A vocal solo and papers on country life home influence and the role of mothers dominated the varied program as members discussed country versus city life and the home as a moral center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Townsend
Department ‘of Home
Mra Buchanan
Lacon
Kirkpatrick
Mary Calhoun Dixon
Sunny
Spain
Mamie Kirkpatrick
Emma McDonough
Ruskin
White House
Athens
Greece
New England
Boston
MscDonough
Harriet
Vail
America
Fairchild
Wisconsin
Rome
Jennie Lind
Castle Garden
Napoleon
France
Hiawatha
Clara Hutchins
Ida Jones
Eveyn E. Jones
Local Newspaper Support Returns Money to Community
The article argues that newspaper patronage benefits a town by circulating money locally. Advertising by merchants boosts trade, and nearly every cent spent on papers recirculates within the community, aiding local merchants and overall goodwill.
Myotic Cure Claims Fast Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement touts Myotic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming radical relief in 1 to 3 days. It says the remedy acts on the system, removes the cause, and the disease disappears after the first dose. Price listed as 75 cents, sold by FE A Powell, druggist, Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. A. Powell
Henry
Murder Rumor Haunts Saratoga After Night Ride
A Saratoga man, tired on a ride home from Henry, dreamed of a murder after spotting a couple embracing in a passing rig. His alarm woke the town in the early hours, but searchers found no body or rig, and investigators believe the couple was disturbed and the tale a terrifying illusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Henry
Wall
Saratoga Township
New Path Master Ready For Duty In South Whitefield
South Whitefield reports Towle in the new path master role as ready for duty. Mary Dwyer and sister Mrs. Harney of Henry were seen in the area. Miss Anna Huffman of Saratoga and Pheba Bowers of Henry noted as fine artists sewing for Mrs. W. Weaughop this week. Mr. Mckee buying scrap iron and selling cement, which is highly recommended and considered reliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Towle
Mary Dwyer
Advertised Letters at Henry Post Office
Letters remaining uncalled for include Mrs G W Allen Ur Harry Glasgow Mrs Mary Henry Mrs G W Kelley Josephine Karlson B 8 Park Lydia Stewart Jacob Walters. They will be sent to Dead Letter Office on May 23, 1896. R C McWinnrass P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Post Office
G W Allen
Harry Glasgow
Mary Henry
G. W. Kelley
Josephine Karlson
Park
Lydia Stewart
Jacob Walters
Wanted 50 Men To Stand Along And Spit On The Floor
A Bloomington post office corridor notice urged fifty men to line up and spit on the floor so ladies can see how they were raised. The message, advocating harsh behavior, also called for more Saat signs in other places as a harsh example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
New Subscribers Offer The Henry Republican and The Business Guide
The notice announces new subscribers and one year in advance paid subscribers will receive The Henry Republican for one year and The Business Guide by Nichgig. It is described as an invaluable household counselor with ten cents postage if mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
Nichgig
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