Local Lacon Notes Include Court, Pranks, and Elections
The Lacon column reports Judge Burns still feeble with circuit court in session and a larceny trial under way with 24 witnesses. Citizens recount horse and buggy thefts, wagon collisions, and a violent prank, while election results show DePue leading with 19 percent and scattered scratch-offs. Miss Maggie Owens returns for winter, and Miss Mora Johnston marries J W Hise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort
Circuit
Burns
John A. Mayall
Potter
Bangs
Shaw
Edwards
Lacon
DePue
Wightman
Wm. Bean
HTS
Maggie Owens
J. P. Ezenbroad
Mora Johnson
J. W. Hise
Ghenans Eter
Sparland Strips Harness Fixings as Fasbender McMorris Open Store
In Sparland, Kline removed his harness fixtures from Ferry Street premises now occupied by Fasbender and McMorris who have opened a clothing store in the vacated rooms. A closing out sale draws daily arrivals while rumors note a new grunger store may follow. Election returns show 61 votes all for DePue and Wightman. Various locals travel for schooling, visitors from St. Louis and Ellsworth County visit, and preparations begin next Monday for teaching duties at the township school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Kline
Ferry Street
Fasbender & McMorris
McMorris
DePue
Wightman
Ernestine Cotton
Chicao
Musical Institute
Proctor
St. Louis
Frank Stwero
Fiora Dunningham
Ellsworth
Kangas
James Brassial
Connecticut
Flora
Sara
Robinson
Hitchcock Page
Magnolia Village Notes: Storms, Paintings, and Local News
Last Friday's storm damaged corn and fencing in Magnolia. John Swanvy receives large crop help from Spencers. H A and B Fyffe plan to paint their father's house before Kansas trip. Our directors fund upgrades for high school and primary rooms. John McCullum, former Magnolia resident, dies in Winona. Letters from Mrs Creighton and John Walcott report events in California and Santa Barbara. Hunters anger Wm Haws Jr over pastures taken by squirrels. election day nears but remains quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Spencers
John Swanvy
John
Henry Everett Tought
H. A. & B. Fyffe
Gil
Kansas
Henry
D. BP. Wilson
Tom Bloomington
Hoffman
John McCullum
Winona
Hennepin Briefs Include Court Adjournment and Local Notices
Scarce items this week due to Judge Burns sickness as circuit court adjourns until March. New store near completion with occupation soon. Congregational social at Tagular’s home Friday. Bible study at church Sunday 7 PM. Officers to be elected and other business to be conducted. Marriage noted in Hennepin October 26 with bride’s father officiating. Amanda Leech and Bewen listed in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Burns
Brogmington
Geo. Read
Local notices and social notes from Whitefield region
A collection of village items including a Whitefield brass band progress report and recent social visit, home renovations at Mr B. E. Hutchins, a mishap with a horse team under Hon. John C. Dent, and various local anecdotes about residents, farming, and regional wells and weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Willis
Fred
Charles Bettis
Henry
Thomas McLanchlin
Townsend
Frank
Smith
Wills Bottis
P.hills-And-Family
Frank Kleinhein
Mra. 0
Walter Scott
Abner Camp
Johin Riley
John C. Dent
Joe Taylor
Jon
Dent
Index
C. W. Barmes. Esq
Charles
Peter Nighawonrer
Aeon
Daviess County
Byth
Lyons
Wyoming
Ohio
New York
Peoria
Deane
Gentral Park
Hiram Eckles
Onarga
Hiram
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Seng
Qood
Letrtenrs
Marshall County
Ill
Arch I Tattla
Jas
John Kline
Richard Hunt
C. M. Bake
Stark County
Moses Pordew
Rosifenos
Magnolia Township
Putnam County
Illinois
Aba Cole
Lewis Kaufman
Jackson County
Kan
Netawake
Union Pacific
Robert BR. Kire
David Kink
Scriber
Sunchwine
Putnam Coun
Bidwell
Shaner
Chaser
Lon
Aires
Howry
Magnolia “Drug Store
Arka
Misses H. A
B. Fyffe
Magnetie
Bnd Cologne
Paskell
Horge Paskell
J. M. Small
Moll & Hulco
M. Small
W. Becker
Edwarda Strat
Doar
Third Street
Vincent Gegker
Cgcustom Mill
Charles N. Ireland
Henry, DL
Samuel Dive
Marshall
Iilinoia
Heravy
Henry T. Divelbiss
Rachel Divelbiss
Ana
Tod
Howe
George Ingle
Lott
Als Son
Yord County
I A & Co
All & Winter Goods
Ghinghan
Honna
John Barnard
Ambhe
Cc. Law
Comstock & Avery
Main Street
Proria
Tulinois
I & HH
East Park Row
WM. Schneider
Aue
Lost Park Row
Pieadquarters
Hitc
John Henry
Robert EB. Culverwell
Anyeddrens
J, O, Kline & CO
Laprisyri
Bowery
Pasa
Chicago
Murrig
Marsvillan
Ottawa
Oan Salle
Paru
Jureau
Chillicothe
Pooria
Gunoaseo
Rock Island
Des Moines
Council Bluff
Nwmen
Leavenworth
Buresu Funation
H. Riddle
A. M. Smith
Pass
Agt
C. A. Btoni
Burt'a
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