Autumn scenes and local incidents in Lacon
Autumn colors brighten the forests near Lacon as Henry encampment hosts visit from Gray Eagle, and local craftsmen like Searles install furnaces. Prof Bruel starts a music class and Lacon serves as fall HQ. A pile driver accident near town claims a young worker, with an inquest and burial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavon
I.C
Henry
F. Searles
Edward Green
D. EF. ‘Thomas
E. Bruel
Lacon
Peoria
Atlli
Abingdon
A. McKean
Chicago
E.B. Buchanan
M. Rulon
E. H. Seaman
Seaman
Hopewell Township
Ongee
Odd Fellows Visit Sparland and Lacon Brethren in Henry
Sparland and Lacon Odd Fellows visited their Henry brethren last Friday to exalt new patriarchs. Henry hosts praised for hospitality. The county saw three deaths in 24 hours one suicide at La Prairie one man killed by cars above Henry and one by a pile driver near Lacon bridge. Coroner busy Saturday. Various locals named with town projects and moves include Milt Holler, O F Hitchcock, William O Leary, Col McClanahan, William Bonham, Thomas Kelly, Mr McDonald, and Rev Barton moving to Altona. G. E. Orae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Lacon
Henry
la Prairie
Lacon Bridge
Milt Holler
O. F. Hitchcock
William O'Leary
Col McClanahan
Masonic Grand Lodge
Chicago
Wiliam Bonham
Thomas Kelly
McDonald
Peoria
Barton
Altona
Iad
E. Orae
Watertown Farm News and Local Happenings
Saratoga reports Royal Olmsted plans threshing October 4 with John Higgins doing the work. He returns from New York and finds crops poor. Locals finish harvest as he departs. hawks, bridges, a large bird shooting match at John Hall near the town hall is announced. Mrs John Bean attends the Chicago exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Royal Olmsted
John Higgins
New York
Watertown
John Hall
Town Hall
Wm. Smith
Bill
Jacob Mellok
John Bean
Chicago
Bessie Olmated
Geo. H. Odell
Senachwine Lake
Red Knifs
Putnam Society Urges Local Happenings and Ventures
Mra Sydney L. White ill. Mra Michael Keegan and Thomas Longman gain senior and junior status. A new two seated top carriage appears. Ed Sparling returns from Dakota, buys rig, and plans raghet thick. John R. Clark owns new store buildings. A V Agoltra to improve. meat market moves to old skilliard hall. Kelso Wheeler couple visit Chicago for exposition. new elevator full. grain markets active. Rev J E Taylor preaches at M E church. Christian church prospers under Rev J BMI.
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Putnam
Sydney L. White
Michael Keegan
Thomas Longman
Tom
Geo
Ed. Sparling
Dakota
Harry Soper
Chicago
John R. Clark
A. V. Agoltra
Clark
Mra Kelso
W. H. Wheeler
J. E. Taylor
M. E. Church
J. . Bmi Thair
The
Republican
Election on school house addition held at village school
An election will be held Saturday between 4 and 6 PM at the village school for or against building an addition to the school house. Charles Anderson, injured fatally by a train, was buried at Princeton on Monday. John Galvin and daughter visit Peoria. John Donavans recently married a Cherokee Nation girl in Peoria. the couple honeymoon at the Untam House. Long Life Jack and happiness follow. The paper denies authorship of Lottie. The last sighting of Lottie was with Dexter during their 2.17 gait. WHOOPER.
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Charles Anderson
Princeton
John Galvin
Peoria
John Donavans
Jobhn
Utnam
Jack
Lottie
Lottie S8ne
Dexter
Heathen Chinee notes and local anecdotes from Mineral Springs
A jumble of items from Mineral Springs in October 1883, including Mrs E Kays’s illness, Henry Roth building a house, farm life, dances, and local bashes. Observations on a Dutchman, a gift horse, fashion of goggles, and humorous musings about a literary society and local papers.
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E. Kays
Katie Kiine
H.C. Hamm
Wichita
Kan
Henry Roth
Henry
Bobbitt
M. P. Funk
Red Town
Ludwixz
Democrat
Ludwig
Bohn
Hong Kong
John Pig Tall
Dutt
Bru Ker
Haere
H UO Halley
Thabtia
Ginger
Hailey
Hiatoam
Quaker Lane Notes From A Busy Fall Season
Residents report routine farm and industry activity as the fall work continues. Mary Smith and her mother visit Kansas and Nebraska while Mrs Campbell recovers with Dr Gaylord. The Red Ribbon Club elected officers and planned the next meeting. Tile factory output hits 1000 tiles per hour and workers remain employed.
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Smith
Folka
Mary Smith
Kansas
Nebraska
Wm. Campbell
Gaylord
Mattie Mills
McLean County
Center Red Ribbon Club
J. B. Mills, Jr
J. K. Mills
Alice Tomlinson
Jennie L. Wood
Carver Tomlinson
James Wilson
A.B. Wilson
J. H. Mills
Report on Union School September Averages
The Union school report for the month ending September records averages for the term taught by Miss Ella Stewart. The document summarizes student performance and progress across monitored metrics.
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Union School
Ella Stewart
The Scholars and Town News Chronicle Update
List of residents present during the month with ages, plus scattered notes on visits, travel through Missouri and Nebraska, local church sermon, OxBow baseball practice, a cow purchase for $50, broken carts, a nurse visiting Waukegan, a sprained arm, and assorted letters and local commentary from STOGA including a request for full names and a caution about orange blossoms.
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Minnie Shigids
Sarah Trone
Flora Peters
Lella Huber
Jesplu Glenn
Jennie Grosscup
Huldub Peters
Ellin Moore
Inha Williams
Edith Peters
Claude Huber
Willie Trone
Lawrence Grosscup
Clarence Grosscup
Eber Peters
Joe Peeers
Willie Thomas
Lulu Ward
Jesse Ward
Eddie Glenn
Gelmer
William Grosscup
Baptist Church
William Thompson
Mra
Joe Evener
Misa Ella Hillabrand
Iowa
Turre
Kodness
Advius
Stoga
Milo Mra Nevitt Family Return From Colorado
Milo Mra Nevitt and daughter and Mra Oakes return from a year in Colorado. Mrs Oakes’s health is very poor. Various locals travel to Dallas County Iowa, and others visit or plan moves, with cattle losses and community notices included. The Ladies Keller corps reorganize with new officers.
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Milo Mra Nevitt
Mra Oakes
Colorado
Mrs Oakes
Jouaa Stever
Charilea Sloan
Dallas County
Iowa
John Ellard Thas
Foelowing
Mra Mekheinn
Jobo
Horace Blaisdellhana
Bradford
Johndufnagel
Kelso
Putnaw
Joseph Sutherland
Paul Mabett
St Louisa
Oates
Britton
Joel Fosdick
Chenoa
Miloane
Wm F Sutherland
John Frriswold
Merrick County
Nebraska
Conquest of Pain Through Will and Faith
The piece cites Dr. Carpenter on pain control by willpower. It recalls Edward H. Clarke who dictated a book despite agony, and Sir Walter Scott who forgot his writing during illness but remembered the outline. Robert Hall reportedly endured severe pain in sermons, aided by will and faith, masking pain during extempore addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Edward H. Clarke
Walter Scott
E. H. Clarke
Robert Hall
Bristol
Will
Faith
Fattening Poultry: Simple Steps for Quick Profits
American Poultry Yard advises fattening turkeys chickens geese and ducks during November and December when demand is high. Keep birds well fed for two to three weeks for best weight gain, avoid green food, and ensure confinement is clean and vermin free to prevent disease.
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American Poultry Yard
Envelopes Offered for Sale in Bulk and Pack
We offer 17 000 envelopes in stock for sale with or without printing. Available by the single pack or in lots to suit purchasers. These envelopes are the best in the market and warranted to give satisfaction.
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H Young
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Nelie Hoagland
Goodrich
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W Scott
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