Old Settlers Picnic Favors Lacon Community News
Mrs Minnie Ruth visits Peoria for Old Settlers picnic. Bloomington guests stay with Mrs Tesmer. Duncan misplaces gold rim spectacles. Mrs Roy Newell grows weaker. Mrs Frank Anderson returns from Roseville after illness. Charley Maxwell in Chicago Heights awaiting store season. Helping Hand sewing services offered. School attendance urged. directors reminded of duty. Old Bettlers picnic draws large crowd with activities and treats. Jones Delvalla leads local band. new pieces and practice noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Ruth
Peoria
Oscar McLaughlin
Whitcomb
Bloomington
Frank Anderson
Roseville
HK. Campbell
Coragorter
Berr
Zimmerman
Bedford
Electa Frisbey
Nature's Way Is Best Diet Plan for Chronic Ailments
Dr Pierce promotes a natural remedy regimen designed to restore health without alcohol. The program centers on Garden Fertilizer ingredients claimed to strengthen tissues and ease coughs, bronchitis, and throat troubles, with emphasis on personal practice and patient testimonials.
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Pierce
Nature
Ades
Heelatina
Pete Waget
Sas
Meres
Gus
Village Board Approves Band Stand Project Plans
Village board grants approval for building a band stand near the street well. An upcoming subscription raised over 100 dollars toward a project costing about 175. A committee including Oscar Mc Laughlin William Chifton Melby Marshall Andrew Aitchison F A Barr and J R Bouton will draft plans for village approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar McLaughlin
William Chifton
Melby Marshall
Andrew Aitchison
F. A. Barr
J. R. Bouton
Mrs Mary J Johnson Dies After Long Illness In Kansas City
Mrs Mary J Johnson died at the home of her daughter Mrs B B Downing 1818 EB 13th street Kansas City Missouri on August 25 at 730 pm after a summer in Brooklyn New York. She was born July 31 1837 in Pickaway County Ohio and married twice first to James Timons then to George E Johnson. She left six children two daughters and three sons plus a sister and is described as a devoted Christian who lived an earnest life in Sparland Illinois.
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Mary J. Johnson
B. B. Downing
13Th Street
Kanmcas City
Can
Brooklyn
N.Y
Kansas City
Belung
Mary J Williams
Pickaway County
Ohio
Sparland
James Timmons
George E. Johson
Bir. Johnson
Addison Tangnary
Mr B. Church
Spariand
La Prairie Center Happenings and Social Notes
Miss Mamie Madison left for Ft. Scott Kansas last Saturday night. Little Eugene Collins is improving and expected to be well soon. Miss Anna Burnett has returned from Chicago after eye treatment. An excursion to Starved Rock drew a good crowd Wednesday. Miss Olive Goulfman of Henry was a Leighs visitor Sunday. Miss Edith Leigh will give a recital September 28 assisted by Miss Edith Waugh. La Prairie plans a Saratoga church box social next Wednesday night September 19. Mrs. James Smith was ill late week. Miss Emily Root visited Blue Ridge cousins.
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Mamie Madison
Ft. Scott
Kas
Eugene Collins
Anna Burnett
Chicago
Starved Rock
Olive Cuolfman
Henry
Leigh Home
Edith Leigh
Edith Waugh
la Prairie
Saratoga
Mildred Greene
Carleton College
James Smith
Emily Root
Blue Ridge
Community rally at Saratoga church advances Epworth League work
Work has begun on the Saratoga church now nim nays as the Epworth League hosted a rally last Sunday night with large attendance led by Fannie Dille who explained department plans for the year. She noted the Lake Blu Orphanage of Chetage seeks farmer volunteers for summer and several neighbors attended Old Settlers' picnic with Rev Andrew Kelley and wife. A basket social is planned at the church on Sept 12 with a program in preparation. Attendees at the Princeton fair included Mr. and Mrs. MecAtee, Mr. and Mrs. Darling, and Mr. and Mrs. Salloury.
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Saratoga
Epworth League
Biss
Fannie Dille
League
Lake Blu
Chetage
Flora Kelley
Attehaea
Joe Johnston
Andrew Kelley
Peoria
Sarstoga
Princeton
Unclear OCR: scattered notes and names
Fragmentary text shows names like Penn Ind and Peoria with stray phrases. No coherent event or details emerge to form a factual summary. Further readable context needed for a proper card.
Camp Grove notes and a large village wedding
Camp Grove residents travel for medical care and social visits while locals attend events at Lacoy Toulon and the Princeton fair. A September 4 wedding at St Joseph's Church unites Mary Clusky of Brimfield and James Colgan of Wyoming with plans for a San Antonio honeymoon and a farm home nearby.
Probate Court Notices From Estate of William A Rowe Jr
Probate Court records list appraisers Clark Ball William Donovan and G E Pace for the estate of William A Rowe Jr. Notice of adjustment term appears for the estate of Robert Harrison deceased with George W Harrison waiving notice and consenting to settlement. Claims allowed include Charles H Perkins 13.60 F L Seadley 184 Patrick Cadell 12.86.
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William A. Rowe
Clark Ball
William, Donovan
G. E Pace
William Lau
Batete
Robert Harricon
George W. Harricon
Cutate
Charles BH. Perkins
F. L. Seadley
Patrick Cadell
Cost of Paine Versus Inferior Paint Spread
Fragments discuss paint costs, arguing that price differences between good and poor Paine paint are small relative to total painting expenditures. Mentions time and labor as major factors and hints at a process or advertisement with unclear references.
Old Settlers Picnic At Latom Draws Record Crowd
The Old Settlers Picnic at Latom drew an estimated 8 000 to 10 000 people, the largest gathering on the anniversary. Four bands performed as Gehrig’s of Pokia and Peoria and others competed for fans. A parade began at 10 with Marshals Harrison Mallary and Homer Barner, and John Fitzgerald and Miss Hawkins wed in a ceremony officiated by Judge Greggs.
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Latom
Gehrig’s
Pokia
Peoria
Rand
Lali
Gehrig
Central West
River Front
Harrison Mallary
Homer Barner
John Fitzgerald
Lacon
Miso Hawkins
Chillicothe
Judge Greggs
Marshall County
B. F. Ree
M. EB
Minonk
Mr. Ree
Ree
Andrew Broadwing
B. F. Wilton
M. i
Braphens
Barnepi
Tr. Roe
Andrew ‘Broaddus
Charles F. Hecker
Wice
Goune Preservéa and Local Notices Declared
The excerpt records regional names and officials including Deputy War arden U7 and A. Wheeler state secretary with unclear references. It notes a monetary figure of 60 dollars and mentions a place associated with Kane and Dig. The text appears as fragmented OCR with multiple garbled terms.
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Fae Himels Eae
Eoestafsolon
Bre Berve
Kane Ee
Sae
War Arden U7
Tein A. Wheeler
Eee
Angiates A
Aeres
Aasitoa
Sumieaials Sear Gaumltss
Fragmented OCR Note on Local Warred Event
Readable text fragment discusses individuals and locations in a historical local event. Names and places remain uncertain due to damaged OCR. The piece hints at a public notice or brief column but lacks complete context or dates.
Old School Books and Learning in the Past
The passage recollects 19th century schooling with arithmetic spellers and Webster readers. It notes poverty, shared textbooks, and the effort to learn from worn volumes while teachers and students used common materials. The piece reflects on rural education and old time methods.
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