Important September Dates and Reunion Highlights
A La Salle reunion featured a grand parade with veterans and militia, Gov. Oglesby’s address, and a mock Fort Pemberton battle. Separately, the Marshall county Democratic convention in Lacon nominated probate judge Jos. E. Ong and other county officers, with debates over administration and party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Court House
Lacon
Blaine & Logan
Hopewell
Robarte
la Prairie
Steuben
Evane
Maratoga
Bennington Whitefield
Belle Plain
Richland Monly
Ceee Hopewell
Dee We
Republican County Central Committee
O. McMurtrie
Winslow Bevane
Clear Creek
W. B. Whiffen
John Coleson
Saratoga
Essex
Alex Wright
Roberta
Charles Barnes
Venona
E. D. Richmond
Joseph KB. Ong
Sal Joseph
Jonas Ball
Ong
Democratic Party
Jos. E. On
Beamington
Twist
Andrew Hancock
Geo. W. Parker
Wenona
J. 8. Burt
Henry
Burt
Ferocious Fort Pemberton Battle Remembers La Salle Reunion
The narrative recalls a Civil War clash at Fort Pemberton with Union forces breaching a rebel line and claiming victory. It notes the Yankee Doodle and Star Spangled Banner on triumph, then shifts to a La Salle reunion of 1886 where Carter Post efforts kept the event memorable and bittersweet as veterans faced mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Salle
Illinois
Uncle Sam
A.J. Diehl
Lookout Mountain Post
Ransom
Gov Oglesby
Fort Pemberton
Boys In Blue
Johnnies
Dixie
Carter Post
Insurance draft confirms horse loss payment for Jim
Oras Dagger of Florid Putnam County reports receiving a 185 draft from Robert Wood district agent for Marshall and Putnam counties as full insurance on the horse Jim lost by sickness on Sept 8. He commends Security Live Stock Company Bloomington and Mr Wood for fair adjustment and prompt payment. Also notes Stonebraker's Nerve and Bone Liniment available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Robert Wood
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Security Live Stock Company
Bloomington
Christening Day At Local Fair Grounds Race Course
Saturday saw a new race course christening with 1000 spectators at the fair grounds. The program included a mile trot, pony race, foot races between L W Smith and G C Griswold and a twelve-man free for all, with Croft and Miller gaining top pony honors and Songer winning the final race amid a spirited, crowded event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Bush
L. W. Smith
G. C. Griswold
D. Lane
H. Wright
C. H. Moas
S. Croft
al Baxendale
Joe Milter
Croft
Miller
Scott
L. V. Smith
Coalguai Te Frank
Gordon Sanger
Joe Miller
Charles Vail
G. A. Burt
Wilfred Townsend
Albert Stevens
Jesse Harrison
Will Fosdick
Alfred Baxendale
Wallie Bell
Nelson Clark
Frank Songer
Songer
Karley Vail
Wm. Fosdick
Gordie Songer
Cure for Rick Meadache and free trial pills
An advertisement promotes Dr Gunn’s Liver Pills claiming they cure sick headache with a free trial package. Sold by Dr Powell. Also notes fish being shipped daily by Grey Eagle to southern markets and lists political appointment notices in Marshall County with dates and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Meadache
I Grey Eagle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benny
Novl Ly
G. W. Minieh
Laign
Sparland
la Jose
Marshall County Temperance Union
Ill
A. GO. Price
Fulnam Co
Putnam County
Sam. Willis
Magnolia Township
Rav E F. W. Merrill
Princeville
William L. Mathis
Ori J
Charles A. Norns
Bessie Eva
Guo
Locke
Wirt Street
H.L. Hutchins
R. M. Stevens
Langshan
J.grawburg’s
J. Grawburg
Jennie M. Hoyt
New England Conservatory of Music of Boston
Musa
Cuo Bylumn
Mra Whitney
Cara Dahlee
Lancaster
South America
Joseph T. Inman
New York City
James Fredericks
Langley Ave
Chicago
Montgomery Ward 4&4 CO
Wabash Avenue
Lil
Ely
Catarre
ELY Bros. Druggiste
Owego
N. Y
Lacon Steam Granite & Marble Works
Thomas D. Kirk
Fifth Street
Lacon Ill
Smith & Wicks
Ken McNeal
Carriage Factory
Henry, Il
15Th Street
Hutchins & Moodey
Henry, Ill
Boston Clothing Store
Prince Charles
Gents
Hutchins & Lincoln
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