Republican county convention praised at court house
The Lacon Illinois area reports a well attended Republican county convention at the court house last Monday with strong ticket support and notable engagement. Local residents Spencer Ellsworth Sr and Col Fort, recently returned from Montana, were noted for their vigorous appearance. Miss Tillie Ramsey visits, and Miss Jennie Hoyt departs for Boston to study music. The teachable old settlers meeting drew many families, with an oration by M. Bane and large chicken pot pies.
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Court House
Spencer Ellsworth
Col Fort
Robert
Montana
Tillie Ramsey
W. J. Fort
Chicago
Chas
T M. Shaw
L.S Wcox
Champaign
M. Bane
Bro Burt
Richmond
Peoria
Rev
Mra Bower
Chill,cothe
Milt Sherburn
Sullivan
Strawn
Mra
Joseph Foster
Buckley
Lou Elisbury
Kirs G.D. Oblinger
Piper City
Jim Thompson
California
Dave Owen
Law
Wallard
Board of Supervisors
UNION
Savilla Broaddus
John Davidson
Wanry
Varno
Lacon
Savilla
John
Grandma
Joe Ong
Nejlie Boyssa
A_E Hancock
Hopewell
Aunt Ann Bullman
Tony
Gles Club
Merchant's of
Burt
Colanna
Vern Diltz
Canada
Tax School
Rfc
Ludwig
Penella
Republcan
Triand
Sadie Davidson
Pennsylvania
Jarry Venzle
Kansas
San Barcey
Ullman
Lustie Savage
Movin
Lucieda County
Awa
Macedonia
Vandervoort
Settlnr
Town notes and family glimpses across Doyla and Varna
Sarmtogs and threshing hums mark district life with Miss Braphenson and Ms Monter guiding schools in Kehool and Bmiyth while Mr Odell and Mr Wett lead in Colter. Anecdotes include a buggy accident, a birthday gathering for Maj. Webber’s father, a penny day marriage, a settlers’ picnic, school plans, and local visits amid fall fairs and moving plans.
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Kehool Bagen
Doyla
Braphenson
Bmiyth
Mios Monter
Colter
Odell
Wett Bowen
Lot
Et Lewn Ridge
Io 5
Hoeloa Fine
Sohaler
Ray
Fieldhouse
Caroon
Henry
Lou
Maj. Webber
Webber
Joseph Calder
Ls Prairie
Mayeech Hattie McVicker
Wm. McVicker
Kewanes
Mineral Springs News Roundup and Local Notes
Local items report William Smilth as a fatherly figure amid small town events. Ellen Stuart teaches in Stoner district, Frances E. Stuart returns from Peoria for treatment, and Miss 8. improves enough to resume care. J A Glenn sells a buggy for a sulky, Allen’s horse may yield strong race results. Fall grain sowing continues. Abe Moora buried a child. Sandy Creek association finished with elders Gillett Burn dy Van Meter Myers. Sermons were long, causing hunger before lunch. Several letters include playful jabs and admonitions about decorum. J A Kays plans to visit Normal and Bloomington. Z M Castel Co markets Oz Ray thread.
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William Smilth
D. L. Travie
Ellen Stuart
Stoner
Hopewell
Frances E. Stuart
Peoria
Miss 8
J. A. Glenn
Allen
Abe Moora
Sandy Creek Association
Grove
Antira
Gillett
Bundy
van Meter
Myers
Grant
Sonny
Beaides
J.A. Kays
Z. M. Castel & Co
Will Leain
Oz Ray
Putnam Reed Accident Injures Men In Wagon Crash
A wagon toppled near George Lopgamen's Monday when a frightened team bolted while a Wal ter Henneberry son returned from the field with threading hands. Ten men fell, BEDS IT BOTAALChHed, with German man 56 and Henneberry injured. Moreland treated both. Also notes sickness, a dime social at Hawkins Hall fund for an organ stool, and local visits and family news.
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George Lopgamen
Walter Henneberry
Apnen Ziball
Henneberry
Calles
Moreland
Sidney White
Andrew Dahlane
Hawkins' Hall
Christian Sriday School
Dr Moreland
Iooley
May Giltner
Mineral
Izra Sarah Case
Mra Case
Old Settlers Picnic Blessed by Pioneer Echoes at Lacon
The Marshall County Old Settlers held a dual picnic in Lacon on a sunny September day. Gov. M. Bates was to speak and Ann Bullman cooked a mammoth chicken pot pie on two iron lattices. The event honored early settlers, with songs by Mrs. Stire’s choir and a display featuring Robert Barnes’s portrait. Continued on the third page.
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Marshall County
Lacon
Court House Yard
Plcnio
Efc
Thseas
Union
Gov
M. Bate
Ann Bullman
Mammoth
Moe Iember
Mrsf
Stire
Plonto
Bung & Picture
Robert Barnes
Richland Township
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OSBON
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WW. Mateer
Staple and Fane
WM. E. Clark
B. A. Kline
Heman
Haij
Neighborhood News
Mat Kline
Alf
Cinnihg
Nebraska
Caning
Otoe County
Kline
Roscoe Bonham
St Vincent
Minn
Mount Olive
A. Barr's
Robbie Waughhan
F.A Blackman
Atry ‘ Os O. Martland
Presbyterian
Keith
H. W. Gohr
Soree
Barr
Balboid
Sarmtogs
Orrie Wabber
Samperance
M. Stephenson
J. Monier
Myra Webber
Maet
Anne Monier
Newton Ray
Ogle County
Neb
Tenois
Charley Stevens
Samuel Divilbies
Weasley
Harry
Wyoming
Kennedy
Trimia
Anon
Varna
Old Settlers
Mra McFarland
Lizinbea
Clinton, Ill
Ara Gueats
Mra Myers
Lider Russell
Toniea
M. E
Ae Wallace Campbell
Ford County
Clay Little Ie
Capt Warner
Ep Hog
Allet
Theresa Green
Green
Willard
Liza
Martin Bade
Cricert
Whitefield
George Ingles
Wigonting
Peter Niblock
Lews
Joseph Chendler
Iowa
George Betton
Colorado
Wm. Niblock
Anna Niblook
Center School
Bouse
Marta Davia
Coleman School
John Bruntern
Chinicotha
Thare
Brenner Ketchum
Dr Jones
Francis Daniola
Streator
Elvira Matcomb
Cyrus Brown
Mineral Springs
Putnam
Bane
Ann Buliman
Albert Blyare
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