Local notes from Lacon and vicinity touch travel and events
Mrs Willis Ford visits relatives in Chicago while Frances Potts of Toluca spends days in Lacon with parents. Alta Longman returns from La Prairie and Marc Scoon from her brother in La Prairie. Several residents travel to Chicago Varna and Peoria for visits and events. A wedding links Lacon to Peoria as Miss May Pichereau and Fred Roszell wed in Peoria with future home in Parsons. Local sports recap features Junior Reds losing to Lacon Amateurs 13 to 0 with Pratt striking out 12.
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Willis Ford
Chicago- J
Frances Potts
Toluca
Lacon
Alta Longman
la Prairie
Marc Scoon
Henry Wescott
Conrad Held
Chicago
Otto Peterson
Varna
Charles Smith
Hadi
Sedar
Lane
May Pichereau
Fred Douglas Roszell
Peoria
Parsons
Chillicothe
Mary Ann Warren
Chester County
Pennslvania
St. Joseph
Greene, la
NcMurtrie
W Lian H Rupert
Princeville
William H Rupert
Pekin
Iowa
Colorado
Henry Reds
Pratt
Ford
DeVault
Hacker
Foster
Henry
Lacon Boys
Isbnry
Svor
Growth of patronage A striking business plea in a store note
The article praises a surge in customers seen daily from far and wide, including rail, car, and boat travelers. It highlights that patrons judge quality and that loyal shoppers bring friends, inviting investigators, critics, patrons, or casual visitors to the store.
The Best Furniture Store Claiming Low Prices
A historic marketing message promotes The Best Furniture Store boasting the largest stock of good furniture, the lowest prices, and an invitation to prove their claim. It touts affordability and compares itself to other stores in the state.
Hart Schaffner Marx Suits and Overcoats Ad
Fine clothes available for inspection with no obligation to buy. Hart Schaffner Marx suits priced from 23 to 50 dollars and overcoats 25 to 50 dollars. Other makes offered at 12.50 16 8.50 and 6.50. Boys school suits 2.50 to 6.50. New shoes hats shirts gloves mittens and underwear offered at low prices.
Fine Furs Second Shipment Arrives Soon
Retail ad notes a second large fur shipment arriving in a few days. It urges shoppers to inspect fur jackets and sets with prices from 18 to 60 dollars, fur sets 2.75 to 45 dollars, throws 25 to 65 dollars, and muffs offered alongside.
Millinery Show Offers Priced Fashion Pieces
A superb millinery showing features beautiful practical hats at notable prices including 650, 5, 4.50, 3.75 and 3 dollars, highlighted as unmatched elsewhere in the display.
Thitfen Supper At Town Hall To Aid Good Cause
A town hall supper is planned for Saturday evening with serving starting at 5 pm to raise funds for a good cause. Wishes for a large crowd to attend and support the event are expressed by organizers Mrs Charles Holmstrom and daughter Marine.
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Charles Holmstrom
Marine
Henry
Dinner Guests Attend Okerbergs in Held and Local Socials
The report notes John Okerberg and Peter Benson as dinner guests at Charles Okerberg’s in Held Sunday. A large turnout from Hopewell attended a prayer meeting at Charles Coleson’s in Richland Sunday. Gust Extrom bought a team from Marlon Head last week. John Larson sold a horse for $175.
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John Okerberg
Peter Benson
Charles Okerberg
Minnie Olson
Varna
Fehring
Minonk
John
Henry
Alien Hultgren
Jalimer
Bertha Hultgren
Tax
Della Taylor
hJohnt Larson
Pradk
Ar Anderson
Trom
Friedds
Rockford
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Edo
Prairie service fate at Aitchison reSinday
Sparse readable text notes a Sunday event in Aitchison involving Sue Prairie and Westolt related services. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are established in the fragment.
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Aitchison
Bree Buen Oltsaa
Rice sisters of Chillicothe visit in Whitefield Corners
Local notes report Mrs Maud Willet hosting the Rice sisters of Chillicothe Sunday and Monday. Several residents are mentioned including Grandpa Wilson's death and Grant Walton in Peoria for a social. Contained are brief sightings of Miss Atha Longman of Lacon and other community happenings.
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Ayn Walton
Wenona
Maud Scarborough
Esot Towner
Sennes
Benny
Frank Loner
Tae
Rice Sisters
Chillicothe
Maud Willet
William Shorts
Grandpa Wilson
Trestler
Sugar Grove
Wade
Bruce
Saratoga
Richard Tremain
Atha Longman
Lacon
Grant Walton
Peoria
Iwilling
Biehrstenetisky Indpat
Wiithers
Orrin
Local items from Wheatland area observances and family news
The report notes a frail child Stephen Snyder and visits from relatives Mrs Powell Nebraska and Mr Powell Kansas City. Grandma Bush returned to Peortla after a few weeks away. Lea and Callie Brokaw came home Sunday. Laura Bell is well enough to be out again. A Wheatland convention is planned for next Sunday with a good program. A sermon and sacrament were shared at the quarterly meeting. Orphena Knight sews for Mrs Barfoot. G Barker and wife joined services at Will Brokaw's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Snyder
Powell
Nebraska
Mr Powell
Kansas City
Grandma Bush
Peortla
Wm Brokaw
Lea
Callie Brokaw
Laura Bell
Orphena Knight
Barfoot G. Barker
Will Brokaw
Harvest home supper set at Putnam town hall
The community invites residents to the annual harvest home supper at Putnam town hall on Saturday evening October 19. Supper from 6 to 8 o clock with a social time to follow and an orchestra performance. Tickets priced at 25 cents.
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G W. Lawson
Edwards
Princeton
George Finley
Agnes
Harry Finley
Henry Downey
Elizabeth
Will
Oliver Downey
At M. Drake
Chicago
H. Downey
Canada
Putnam Town Hall
Sae Kelsh
Ethel
Rhoda Kildow
Margaret Bracken
Will Ball
Local notices mix of visits and health in Henry area
The page records numerous visits and health updates across Henry and nearby communities. Names include Mr and Mrs George Gy Suewateuwa mi Annis Dena visiting relative Safa Mr L Hurt of Eureka, plus Reinhold relatives, neighbors in Putnam and Spring Valley, and various callers. It notes retirements, illness and progress, church events, schoolhouse paint, and a few travels to Des Moines Hill Chicago and Lost.
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Sahmmauer
Rdedene
George “Gy
Suewateuwami
Annis
Dena
Safa
L. Hurt
Eureka
Christian Church
Sii
Rey
Retta Heee
Iwanees Ing
Mrevandi Mizs
Jackson
RTA
Ah Gery
Dren
Wapello
Des Moines
George Halblelb
Hay
Putnam
Walter Winshipsaaarti
Milly Winship
Elmer Fulks
Kewanee
James Wherry
Roy Bracken
Chicago
Beulah Cummings
Spring Valley
Palatine Bride Weds Willa Kreis In Peru Ceremony
MT PALATINE daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawren Does wed Willa Kreis son of Mrs SKreis in a Tuesday mass at 9 o clock officiated by Rev Father Kluck. Following the ceremony a reception at the bride’s parents home greeted many relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Peru after a housewarming.
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Myrtle Combs
Washburn
Hazel DeVault
Georgia Spangler
Scartetina
e _ Walter Schumacher
Venona
Jessie Walker
Charles Walker
F. A. Scott
Pattensburg
Gien Harper
Carrie Zilm
Dora Koch
Molly Bobbitt
Klee
Rere
Shepard
Lawrem Does
Mt. Palatine
Willa Kreis
Skreis
Father Kluck
Charles Hartenber
Tonica
Henry Koenig
Perign
s.Pents
Andie Krets
Peru
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