Community notes from Lacon and nearby towns
John Myers of Varna made business calls in Lacon while relatives from Putnam and Varna visited. Funeral services for Joseph Hacker are set for Friday. Revival meetings continue led by evangelist Mrs Williams at the M I Chases. New glass plate front installed at Fisher and Anski grocery. The Poorth charter vote rally in Wenry draws crowds. A child grandson of Mary Belford broke a collar bone last Thursday and is recovering with Dr Charlie Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Myers
Varna
Lacon
Ethel Campbell
Chicago
Joseph Hacker
Emma Bean
Iains
Putnam
W.L. Wescott
Lawrance Broaddus
Louis Duchesna
Magoon Barnes
Judge Shaw
Honnepin
Mra Bell
Center
Second Street
Pullun Street
Fifth Street
Richard Wolf
Edward R. Fairbanks
R. Pairbutte
F. K. Wlliams
M. I. Chases. Uate
Fisher & Anski
Geocery
Mala
Putnam Bookwith
Stephen Worley
Wenry
Poorth
Mary Belford
Aborne
Charlie Thomas
Largest Cloak and Overcoat Sale In Town This Weekend
The store reports its 30 years of experience with an unprecedented clothing and dry goods rush. From Minoak to Chillicothe crowds arrived by 10 o clock, driving sales of 66 overcoats and 48 cloaks last Friday and Saturday, the town’s biggest cloak and overcoat sale on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minoak
Rutland
Putnam Whitefield
Wryoming
Toluda
Chillicothe
Spring Bay
Wenona
Mrs Sheppard Returns to Lacon to Live with Kunkle Family
Mrs N E Sheppard, visiting her daughter Mrs Richards in Chicago, returned to Lacon late last week to reside with her other daughter Mrs Edward Kunkle. Judge David McCullough of Peoria, a prohibition candidate for Congress, spoke to a large audience at the Court House Monday evening. He is described as a forceful speaker and capable debater, well read on political questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.E. Sheppard
Mra Richards
Chicago
Lacon
Edward Kunkle
David McCullough
Peoria
Congress
Court House
Sparland Community News Notes and a Comrade’s Passing
Local items report visits by Mrs Join Astley and Mr Worley, teaching changes at the school, and a jewel presentation by Clayton lodge. Comrade Robert Waugh dies after a long illness, remembered for his wartime DC service and a visions lore linking Lincoln’s assassination to his life. He is buried in Sparland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Join Astley
FR. Barr
A. Worley
Steve
Arthur Irving
Downey
Bouton
L. C. McMurtrie
Odd Fellowship
Clayton Lodge
Bro Francis
HI. J. Adams
H. D. Bonham
Fred Seibold
James Gallup
George W.atonmermains
Comrads
Robert Waugh
Francis of
Magnolia
M. E
Waugh
District of Columbia
Lincoln
Washington
Cabinet
Baker
Cavalry
Hobie
Ile
Varna notes on fire damage and local rebuilding efforts
A letter from Varna describes Mrs Darley Miller recovering from illness and local hopes for returning to work. It details fire damage, the Mulford Bros brick work, carload brick supply supporting labor, McCoy and Smith carpentry, Steve Morrell’s brick and clothing stock, and new two story brick plans by A Simpson. Dr G S Park uses his residence as office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Donar-rother
Wnd
Gertuepanel
Darley Miller
Fred Swanson
Mulford Bros
Streator
al. McCoy & Smith
Carpentera
Steve Morrell
W. McCulloch
Morrell
A. Simpson
G.S. Park
Pines
Local notes from South Whitefield and vicinity date unknown
Last week atoma Mark J Moneghan rusticating with his parents Miss Ben Durant returned to Washington on Wednesday A prohibitions meeting drew a large crowd Borwick Sparland barber drove by Meister sale attracted buyers and strong prices Anne Huffman education praised A L Gilpin and Wm Brumley painters work on Waughop property R Rowe hosts sister Mrs Manchester and son Charles of Iowa Meister moved to bricks John Schrepfer residence Cornhunting noted Leonis Odell and family guests at Marshall Dr Haigh visitors Lewis Burson and wife moved to Henry local wishes for satisfaction and well being of Whitefield friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Mark J. Moneghan
Ben Durant
Washington
Borwick
Sparland
Meister
Anne Huffman
Ivery
A. L. Gilpin
Wm Brumley
Henry
Iowa
Airs Meister
John Schrepfer
Leonis Odell
Hatto
I, Marshall
Dr Haigh
J. W. Waughop
Lewis Burson
Air Whitefield
Cloaks and Capes Trade Sparks Price Cut Rush
Traders announce a grand Cloak and Cape trade with a 16 to 15 percent price reduction. The sale lists covert jackets in multiple sizes and fabrics, blue diagonal cloth jackets with velvet collars, and Prince Albert style options at various prices.
Men's Suits and Ulsters Offered at Bargain Prices
Classified ad lists men's clothing including cassimere suits from 350 dollars, clay worsted suits at 4 and 5 dollars, extra long coats at 10 50, double breasted wool suits at 500 and 600, heavy Ulsters 350 to 450, Irish frieze Ulsters 550, black cheviott Ulsters 600, and imported Irish frieze Ulsters at 1000 with notes on fabrics and finishes.
Local Happenings in Hopewell and Magnolia Areas
Community notes from Hopewell and Magnolia report visits by J T Jones and Grandma Robinson to Geo Holler and family amid illness. Local polling candidates, dances, corn husking, and theater visits are mentioned alongside weather and personal travel. Headlines note minor injuries, social events, and church notices. Local residents and visitors, including Sidney Miller and Peter Maubseh, appear in town updates with various greetings and acknowledgments.
Crow Meadow and Community Notes from Florence Williams Visit
Florence Williams is visiting Chicago. Huarney built a double corncrib with about 4000 bushels capacity. Squires family from Mineral are visiting daughter Mrs Baringer and friends. L L Case and Jim returned from Galesburg after relatives visit. Fannie Wall and Burtha Burt expected home from Galesburg after Christian Endeavor convention. Frank Dawson rented John Doran’s Sara toga farm to move in spring. Carrie Patty returned to Gale Saturday. Ander Seer’s weekly visit to Wiley and Williams wedding. Martha Williams from Iowa visiting aged parents and crops reported poor. John Spencer had a minor accident when neck yoke broke on Blosson hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Meadow
Florence Wiliams
Chicago
Mra Huarney
Squires
Mineral
Baringer
Mra
L. Case
Jim
Galesburg
Fannie Wall
Burtha Burt
Christian
John Spencer
Blossom Hill
Putnam News Brief Signals Local Social and Political Happenings
In Putnam and nearby Hen nepin news note courting and visits from Chicago and Iowa. Duck hunting plans on Senachwine lake, a Helping Hand dinner for election day, and Samuel D. Peterson selling personal effects before moving to New Stanswick. A October birthday party at Wheeler’s features music and games. A Democrat meeting criticizes rival politics while endorsing J L Downey for sheriff as a trustworthy candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
W. Read
Hennepin
Emma Carper
Chicago
Pluma Grady
F.C. Cook
Fred
Thos Longman
Joe Kelso
Geo Bean
Alvin Murphy
Senachwine Lake
Ray
Helping Hand Society
M. EB
Samuel D. Peterson
New Stanswick
Mountain Palatine Weather And Local Social Notes
Sunday rain and a barn raising on Saturday. J. E. Taylor of Hennepin was here Friday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Louis Happel Saturday Oct 20. Mrs Hillman and daughter Estall of Lostant visited Sunday. N Strauss the clothing merchant and Mr Schewring of the Wisconsin House La Salle stopped at the stage briefly last week.
Oxbow News Notes and Family Visits
Maggie Morse visited at home while farmers cribbing corn. Mr and Mrs Andrew Morse traded in Hennepin. Mrs Wayne Ham visited her mother Mrs L Broadus and family, guests of Benjamin Packinghin. Mrs Corbin of Piper City joined Andrew Morse’s visitors. About forty gathered Oct 11 to celebrate Grandma Erchorn’s 77th birthday with gifts. English Spavin Liniment advertised as a horse blemish cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Morse
Andrew Morse
Wayne Ham
L. Broadus
C. H. Ransom
Benjamin Packinghin
Corbin
Piper City
Grandma Erchorn
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Nobby
Pricca
Isa
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Vanaway
J.T Jones & Gon
Henry, III
Grandma Robinson
Geo Holler
Hopewell
John Boiles
Wm Soblossor
Louisa Balonsolfor
Pat Martin
Caleb Forbes
Peter Maubsehs
Sidney Miller
Snn
Peter Nick
Jissey Smith
Stourton
Morgan
Scott Hartsock
Mordian
Spencer
Turner
Lash
Dakin
Hope
Luther Morrill
Lowa
McKirgan
Minnie Balderson
Bowers
Maude Otto
Little Nephew
Moore & Livingston
Zolla Fyffe
Missouri
Anna McCaleb
Iiley Roberts
Ben Law
Samuel Potter
Piper
Alice Barber
Victor Wolf
Will Paxson
Ladies Aid Society
Josie Hanger
Louis Stillwell
D. W. Fuller
Canajoharie
N. Y
Dr Kine
G. A. Dykeman
Dr Powell
Wheeler
Ollie
Sam Bracken
Will Bracken
Walter Harrison
James Powell
Geo Dalley
Joe Sutherland
Alvin Ey
Etta Bracken
Grace Soper
Bridgie McCormick
Lottie Carroll
Ida Drake
Mayme Parker
Ollia Wheeler
Messrs Barnes
Clover
Barnes
Mr Graff
Putnam County
J. L. Downey
Noyan
Powers Fair Syn
James M. Power
Powell
Ill
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Dr. Price
United States Department of Agriculture
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