Lightning rod man noted in Our Vicinity column
Lacon reports a busy scene with town improvements and local happenings. J. S. Sands teaches in La Roac, Dr Bryant settles in Eureka, and freight flows via the Grey Eagle. Local church activity, band practice, and odd lightning incidents are noted along with minor business shifts and neighborly visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sands
la Roac
Isaac Forbes
Anthony
Kansas
Bryant
Vermont
Eureka
Grey Eagle
Lacon
John Epple
Peoria Union
Peoria
Bepple
Chicago
Rev Moreland
Iown
Capt Suire
Union Church
Frank Davis
Percy Taylor
Lucy Dean
Reg Barrett
McKinney
Roy Wilson
East St. Louis
Lord’s Vineyard
Mr Wilson
Ed Seaman
Carnet
Jnner
Charles Tramp
Sparland notes bustle as rain revives town life
Local column recounts visitors and residents from Peoria to La Salle, Big Bend reunion plans, and church events. Diphtheria cases near Addison Quary, a colt show at Sparland, and a bridge replacement are noted along with repairs at the M E church and various travels, with many named residents and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bower
Peoria
Comrade Reid
Lasalle
Sparland
Lacon
Big Bend
Miss Gardner
Green County
Iowa
Sparland Music
A. J. Athy
Morgan
Streator
Pike County
Mat Kline
Dulayan
Mat
la Salle
MM. E. Church
Pichereau
Rock Island
KL. Barr
Hambledonian
Bugiant
Wyoming Fair
Brasfield
O. Martland
Gillette
Ford County
Frank Martin
Henry Frank
Poru
Spring Valley
Addison Tanquary
Unelo Abo Tanquary
Onak
Democratic Caucus for County Convention Delegates
The Democratic caucus to select delegates for the county convention will be held at Center Schoolhouse Saturday 18th at 3 pm. Democratic voters are urged to be ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Schect House
Danley Couple Bivouac at Loomis Residence
D W Danley and wife of Hennepin bivouaced at the residence of C L Loomis last Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Danley
Hennepin
C. L. Loomis
Seed gathering and local notices from Holmes School district
The text notes seed gathering for corn, mentions an unnamed Holmes School pedagogue, and a fall term. Frank Osbon decorates Simeon Doyl's residence. James Andrews and family visit Iroquois county relatives. John Holmes of Peoria county plans a new house on his farm occupied by Parson and Colehower. Homer Swift and Geo Wable rent land. six months to hire a cook. Charley Holmes buys ponies for a carriage team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dr Nye
Putnam C. D
Hawkins
James Winship
Princeton
Nye
Winship
Stipp
Thompson
Geo. Sparling’s
Sparling
John Clark
Anna Speer
Hennepin
Putnam
A. H. Gaston
Lacon
M. E
O. M. McCurdy
Malone
H C Birch
Chebanse
E. L. Cook
Ira Barnhart
Tiskilwa
D. S. Miller
Bureau
Ison
Wheeler
Hiram Dunell
Wheeler Bridge
H Condit
Recrton
Holmes School
Frank Osbon
Plus Ultra
Tiners
Simeon Doyl
Their
Sim
James Andrews
Iroquois County
John Holmes
Peoria County
Messrs Parson and
Colehower
Mr Holmes
Homer Swift
Geo. Wable
Charley Holmes
Charley
Local Notes From Hennepin and Nearby Towns
Hennepin residents and visitors are named in a roundup of social notes. Emilada Fowler of Morris visits Hennepin. Hattie Carmon of Peoria stays with cousin Katie. W C Patterson returns to Hennepin to oversee a soon to open bank. Nellis Seaton visits Nebraska. delegates from Hennepin attend Putnam County convention. Maria Camp and Jennie Hall visit Dr Leech's family. Geo Mead returns from Dakota. Obituary notice for Clarence Humphreys of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Friends
Emilada Fowler
Morris
Hattie Carmon
Peoria
Katie
W. C. Patterson
Buda
Nellis Seaton
Nebraska
Putnam County
Putnam Inst
H. M. Burr
Martin Noah
Deacon Shepherd
Jessie Shepherd
Annie Speer
Mia Chas
Camp
Jennie Hall
Dr. Leech
Geo. Mead
Dakota
Old
Clarence Humphreys
Chicago
Humphreys
Liazle Bartlett
Margarette Casson
Bloomington
Michael Dore
Notre Dame
Mar I
Protracted Magnolia meetings end with strong attendance
In Magnolia the long series of meetings led by Messrs Underwood and Bishkoff closed Monday with a moral talk to youths. Sunday crowds filled the house. In Caledonia a baseball game saw Florid vs OxBow with OxBow winning 24 to 18. Three arrests followed for disturbing a public meeting. Robert Smalls, confined five weeks with a broken leg, can now move with crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Underwood
Bishkof
Caledonia
Cenyure
Robert Smalls
Addison
Village Notes and Local Updates on Septembers
The column reports births, funerals, family visits, and school positions including John A Kays’ newborn son, Ella and Eva Shields in St. Louis, and teachers at Payne's Point and Stateler. It notes road work at N. J. Mathis, potential westward travel, and local industry like a hydraulic cider press. It covers politics at Hennepin, a missionary concert, upcoming weddings, a county clerk race, and community events. There is weather, farming concerns, and plans for a railroad to improve markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A Kays
John Stewart
Frances
Princeton
Albert Stickel
Putnam
Calvin Shields
Ella
Eva Shields
St. Louis
Mattie Evans
Payne’s Point
E. A. Stewart
Stateler
Bloomington
W. B. Cassel
H. C. Hailey
C. H. Moore
J. A Kaye
M. E
B. P. Mills
Arvella Millis
Kansas
Hen-nepin
Campbell Shields
J. A. Kays
William Sill
May Campbell
J. B. Simpson
George Hillabrand
W. A. Haws
Joe Miller
Morris Kinsey
Phoebe Bowers
Henry
C. A. Norris
Miss Orie
OxBow
W. L. Mathis
Orie
Norris
Republican State Candidates Biographical Sketches
Biographical sketches of nominees from the late state Republican convention highlight TION JOAN DR. TANNER of Clay as treasurer candidate. Born in Warwick county Indiana on April 4 1844 he moved to Flora Illinois in 1862 and became a farmer with a 400 acre holdings. Enlisted in the 98th Illinois Volunteers in 1862 serving until 1865 and then the 61st Illinois Mustered out at Springfield. Active Republican and member of Odd Fellows and Ancient Order of United Workmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion Joan DR. Tanner
Clay
Warwick County
Indiana
Mr Tanner
Illinoiis
Flora
Clay County
Hoosier
Tanner
98Th Regiment of Illinois Volunteers
61St Ilinois
Springfield
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Notable Public Servants and Educators in 19th Century Illinois
The obituary sketches two figures: a longtime Republican leader, sheriff, circuit clerk, and U S Marshal later removed, noted for height and generosity, and Dr Richard Edwards a pioneer in Illinois public education who helped found the state normal system, led the State Normal University of Illinois, and influenced teachers institutes and school growth over five decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Dr Shirley
Xenia
State Central Committee
Republican Party
Portage County
Ohio
Hingham
Mass
State Normal School
Bridgewater
Thomas Hill
Harvard University
Troy Polytechnic School
High School
Salem
Horace Mann
Board of Education
Alem
St Louis
Normal School
State Normal University of Illinois
Owen Lovejoy
Princeton
Our
Commonwealth
Edwards
New two cent letter sheet envelopes gain entry with Grant portrait
Marketed as a cost saver over ordinary envelopes these perforated gummed sheets bear Gen Grant’s portrait and use two cent stamps. Unattractive in appearance many doubt public acceptance and question future sales. About twenty five years ago a folding sheet trial failed and was dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen Grant
Stonebraker's Nerve and Bone Liniment Advertisement
An old line promising Stonebraker's Nerve and Bone Liniment cures paralysis and treats other external ailments. Sold at all drug stores, novelty item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novily
Cider and Apples Offered by Timothy H
Undersigned offers first class cider and can make cider in any quantity. Orders left at the grocery store of J Gates will receive prompt attention. Date Sept 2-3 week. Timothy H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J . Gates
Timothy H
Stolen Bow Pig Sighting Promises Reward in 1886 Notice
Strayed black and white bow pig about 125 pounds valued by owner. Reward offered for recovery. Notice dated August 20 1886, from Bept 237 Schakles Balleweg.
Stock for Sale At Milo Farm Near Whitefield Corners
Auction notice for full blooded Short Horn bulls and full blooded Poland China pigs. Items will be sold at the farm one mile north of Whitefield Corners on September 12. Apply to G. W. Griswold at the Milo farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Chins Brook
Times
Milo
Wnitefield Corners
G. W. Griswold
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Sea Republican
SPA Ie Seve
Whitetfield
Saratoga
Magnolia
J. Seehick’s
Ari i
Great Grocery and Queensware Establishment
Mineral Springs
Ludwig
Heatien
Clear Creek
Henry Mills
Harley Cooper
Wm. Boyle
Dr Taylor
Joshua Mills, Jr
Dupe
LoMeEn
East Liberty
Coal and Wood
Atlas and
Hynes, Lane & CO
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