Local Notices and Travel Chat from an Old Town Page
Fragments describe Dora Hoadley visiting Springfield and Minonk, Myron Newell and Weeks family moves, several residents traveling to Chicago, Colorado, and Watseka. Mentions of local calls, meals, pancake prep, and community chatter plus names like William Kinney and Joe Noret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Parsons
Sparn
Irs
Myron Newell
Springfield
Welalty
N. D
Ae Chora
Bnc
Robridal Bowndlor
Jay Mites
Wells
ecRey
Darian Goch
Fara
Jon
Syeorad
Melangium Bros
Bourke
Royse
Revered Adams spans lectures at Sparland in promise
The article highlights Rev H V Adams a dynamic public speaker invited to Highland Park College Des Moines and lecture in Sparland as part of a course. It notes Adams admiration for Christian ideals and his engaging entertaining yet instructive delivery while praising his energy and intellect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists of
Lacan
Sparland
J T Bilss
Reason
Biss
Lfe
Benson
H. V Adams
Spain
C_ Rearick
Highland
Park College
Des Moines
Adams
F W. Hanna
Highland Park College
Prairie City
Kodak
Local notes mix of travels trials and church events
A sprawling community column notes Sheriff Frank Barr visiting from Spain on business and several residents traveling to Peerla and the State Fair. The Ross Kelfer trial drew a large crowd while church revival meetings continue with readings, music, and lessons led by Miss Bertha McKoon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barr
Spain
Paula Reeseg
Whurscey
Stanley
Pete
Karl Doyle
Peerla
L. L. Dugan
Peerle
Wm. King
Scott Aitchioun
Kansas
A. P. Freeman
Broadmoor
Mr Hogan
Wyoming
James McCuean
Wm. Gill
Valley
Camp Grove
Henry Jacobs
Henry
Ross
M. Franklin
Hancon
Kalfer
Justice Ward
Kaiser
Owen Doyle
Abingdon
MBS
Bertha McKkoon
Edna Smith
Ruby ‘Swearengen
Chenoweth
Hilsie Pearch
McKoon
MecKoon
Alford
Bessie
Lavona Alford
Robert Conover
Winnie Taylor
Bloie Pearch
Elmer
Johnnie Bell
Lone Tree
A. McKeon
Bertha McKeon
Laura Bell
Lone Trae
Denyer
Abed
Posarch
Farewell Reception Marks Brief Pastorate at Lawn Ridge
A farewell reception Saturday and Sunday honors Rev. Bl. NL Bore and Mrs Burr at Lawn Edge and Lawn Ridge Congregational churches. The event celebrated a short yet highly successful pastorate with large attendance and warm tributes, followed by thanks from multiple local churches and community leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bl. NL
Lawn Edge
Lawn Ridge
Edelstein
Burr
Spoor pod-Stark
Tholssin Marto
C. B. Marsh
Peoria
Wade
Wirewitt
Eines Ray
Chas
Byars
Mars
Harel
Iiss
Ridhaad
Wiliam Weidanan
Misikteim
Miles Whopfer
Primasenles
Riles Rilihdi
DAWU
Resolves Honor a Preacher Burr Leaves Lawn Ridge Church
The Lawn Ridge church and community pass resolutions honoring Burr and his wife for a year of service, praising his leadership and inviting prayers as he departs for a mission church in Kansas City Kansas. The gathering includes a farewell social with ice cream, cake, and hymns before blessing his new labors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Jektort
Mgr. Burr
Burr
Lawn Ridge
Haelstein
Agatn
Buer
Ar Burr
Kansas City
Kan
Chillicothe Bulletin
Nobody and the Homebound Father Poem Fragment
A fragmented verse depicts Nobody as a grieving figure tied to a father. It hints at duty, weathering hardship, and missing reunion with loved ones. The tone resembles a somber meditation on parental care and home as shelter amid life’s storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Court house notes on administrators and property transfers
Letters of administration issued to Robert H Myers for Isaac L Myers with bond set at 2600 dollars. Final report for William Newburn decedent continued to Oct 8 1906. Real estate transfers list buyers and parcels from Porter to Estella Collins, Garrett to Carter, Gillett to Meredith, and others across La Prairie Wenona Princeville and surrounding towns. Names include John Jones Bertha McCluskey Bernice Aby Martha Taylor and Grace Starkey among several.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac L. Myera
Robert H. ‘Myers
Chao
Lot
Block
Wenona
Tocerans Iino
Fred Bites
Bernice Aby
Princeville
Berson
Crum of
Pleker
Luty
Burt
Henry
Jetm Alfred Anderson
Martha Jane Taylor
Tolnes
Charles
Morrin
Sheridan
Grace L. Starkey
Battle Creole Midh
B. W. Heeffier
Milwaukee
Wis
Willabeth Schmahl
Lacon
John Jones
Bertha McCluskey
Spsrand
Robert Dorsa
Mabel van Potten
la Prairie
Fractured Letter Discusses Prices and Wages Debate
A reader criticizes politicians and business interests for faster price growth than wages over recent years. The letter invokes historical references and cites unnamed sources and figures about market forces and policy groups influencing costs.
Rise of wages and living costs cited in 19th century trade note
The passage discusses long term wage increases and living costs from 1856 to 1900s with figures showing gradual rises. It mentions hours of labor, shifts in daily work time, and cites an employer’s era of prosperity. An advertisement for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is included, with testimonial claims of healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lwlinnly
Tom Fears
Jobim M. Kirkpatrick
Indianspoite
Blood Potent Pills Promise Quick Health Boost
An advertisement touts Br. Hinge New Lie Pills as a cure for many ailments from stomach issues to headaches and colic. The copy claims rapid recovery, no griping, and renewed vigor, listing a wide range of benefits and a city store to obtain them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guanne Eakhea
Ke A. Powslis City
Eleary
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Ballewin Cappertine
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Tacezanr
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Paratiy
Wart
Meocha
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Milo
Otten
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Wralder
Dess
Meather
Court House News
The
Republican
Levine
Shawn
Brudiy
Sencay
Bears
A. Wadily
Gilrocht
Patat
Arnica
G. J
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J.B & Bag Payreils City Drug Store
Neury
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