Community Correspondence From Shannon Notes Local Happenings
A Shannon column reports on family joys with the birth of a ten pound boy to Mr. George Metzar. It recalls grave decoration duties by a G A R member at the M E cemetery and a grave marked by a man who died by his own hand. It mentions Charley Spatz missing a cordial visit, republican attendance at a Minneapolis convention, a Shannon high school alumni convention, prohibition meeting turnout, poll tax avoidance, and road-commission dissatisfaction with local officials. John Erdmeier sustains a broken jaw from a horse kick last Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. KR
M. E
Charley Spatz
Charley
Shannon
John Erdmeier
Arolf
Youls
Dola A. Tegan
Logan
Georgia
Wien
Congress
Postal Service
Wst
Simulumeat
Florence
Earth
Heaven
Bne
Sala
John
Dravely
Sask
New
Engand
The
Orange Blossoms
United States
New England
Boston
Boylston St
Mass
Yellow Creek Cullings
Summary of local notices: Rev Beidler and wife of Monroe attended Lutheran Synod. Rev Lytle served as district delegate to State Prohibition convention in Springfield. Weather signals installed,Improved forecast,band expected. Dr Harry Kerch of Chicago visited. Mrs Norman Smith of Mt Carroll visited. Dunkards held a Love Feast at the North Church. Infant burial for Mr and Mrs John Sheidler at Cherry Grove. Epworth League to host entertainment at North Church featuring literary and musical selections. M E Church adds flute and cornet to organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Lytle
Springfield
Harry Kerch
Chicago
Dunkards
North Church
John Shheidler
Cherry Grove
Epworth League
M E.church
Brockville Breezes and Local Events
Sunshine lifts spirits in Brockville with band events and services. Miss Newcomer is ill. Ruben Lower, longtime resident, died Sunday night. funeral held Tuesday at Evangelical Church. Children’s Day postponed to June 26 due to weather. Democratic National Convention excursion tickets on sale June 17 20 21 22 24 with return by June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruben Lower
Brookville
Evangelical
Patsy
Chicago
Democratc
Great Rock Island
Burlington
Prairie du Chien
Savanna
Elkhorn Grove Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Frank Wilson visits friends in Iowa Falla while Miss Ethel McPherson calls on Tremont. A Demorest medal contest at West Elkhorn Church features Belle Spaulding Minnie Morris Mabel Moscrip and others. Edward Buchanan of Hebron cares for creamery interests and plans shipping brood mares to Amber. Hal Spencer breaks his leg while roughhousing with brothers and will be out for six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Iowa Falla
Iowa
Ethel McPherson
Tremont
Demorest
West Elkhorn Church
Belle Spaulding
Minnie Morris
Mabel Moscrip
Milledgeville
Amber
Mr. Evans
Hal Spencer
Halap
Decoration Day Address at Lanark by Rev. W. G. Smith
Rev. W G Smith delivers a Decoration Day address in Lanark urging Memorial Day as a day of patriotic remembrance. He honors the Grand Army of the Republic veterans, notes their sacrifices and badge value, and recalls Civil War battles and the nation’s path to peace. He underscores duty to educate future generations about liberty and heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mik
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Louis
Sof
Freedom
Grant
Lincoln
the Republic
Grant Remy
Rome
Cesar
Germany
Charlemagne
Kaiser William
France
Napaleon
United States
Garland
Shermac
Tribute to fallen soldiers and heroic mothers of war
A reverent speech recalls private soldiers and nurses who bore hardship and death in war. It honors veterans, widows, and mothers, praising patriotism, sacrifice, and the enduring meaning of the flag. It questions if the sacrifices paid the nation and calls for moral duty to veterans.
The American Spirit of Progress and Decoration Day
A rambling declamation celebrates Civil War sacrifices and national growth, praising industrial progress, democracy, and the Constitution. It urges remembrance on Decoration Day, honors unknown soldiers, and calls youth to emulate Union valor and republican ideals.
De Witts and tonics in 1892 injury cures
A collage of medical patent pitches and travel notices promotes De Witt’s products and Dr Miles Nervine. It touts cures for indigestion biliousness and nervous disorders while advertising rail trips and fairs. Names include JH Allemong Lanark Beloit Rock Island Route and M M Olin. The tone is promotional with multiple testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B Millard
Dunkirk
N.Y
Brown & Maybury
Cortland
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Lanark Gazette
Winn & Barn
Paris
Community Correspondence
George Metzar
Minneapolis
Shannon High School
Yellow Creek
Beidler
Monroe
Lutheran Synod
Norman Smith
Mt. Carroll
Brockville Breezes
Newcomer
Rev
Muser
Sheridan
Lady’s
J. W. Wimner
Elkhorn Grove Notes
Lanark, Fil
W. G. Smith
Shilohust
Nelda Fovite
Asadand
Liberty
Washington
Erwin Whitet
Babel
Coud
Tye
God
Chimneey Depew
Delon
Moncuilade
South
England
Asia
Europe
Plymouth Rock
Galena
Union
Thaly
Spain
Bourbon
Convention
Hapsburg
Hohenzollern
Maria Theresa
Frederick the Great
George the Third
Hose of Lords
George Washington
Jerusalem
Longfellow
Newport News
Toad
Hle
America
de Witt
Puterbaugh
Bucklen
Purerbaugh
Dr. Miles Medical Co
R. McDougal
Auburn
Ind
Dr. Miles
Wockford
JH. Allemong, Drugg
St, Laark
Til
Denver
C.M.& St P
Lanark
Beloit
Wis
Jane
M. M. Olin
Aget
National Convention
Prohibition Party
Cincinnati
Ohio
M. M. Olia, Agt
Mra. L. R. Patton
Rockford, IL
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
J. J. Allemony
Dragwist
Ivanhoe Camp
C. GatTit
V. C
TC. Clemmer
Rock Creek Lodge
C. F
G. W. Bennett
See
W. H Lake
N.G
Yrigh
J. G. Sheller
Castoria
Downing
Rowland
A. Wolf
the Exchange Bank
Lanark, Ill
Amos Wolf
David Wolf
John R. Wo F
C. Rowland
Notary Public
H. Reid Staley
N. R Rose
City Dray
Jr. M. Glotfelty
Justice of the Peace
P. O
J. T. Eceman
Lanark, Illinois
Commercial House
C. W. Middlekauff
Ilinois
A. F. Lohrman
Empire Steam Laundry
Savanna, Ill
J. T. Jacobs
Old Stand
Etentad Mila We
Checdaient Lam
Peter Horner
J. A. Walker
West Side Broad Street
Rost. Teachout
East Side
WM. Strickler
Illinois
D. C. Busell
W. L. Franck
R. First National Bank
Capital
Hegeman
C. Kinkade
R. Chisholm
J. Scott Sulgely
D.C. Busell
R. Gust
Ajee
West Side City
John H. Shaffer
Omlee
Postoffice
Illinoi
Annie Nyman
Broad Street
J. D. Renner
Singer Manufacturing Company
Lanark Illinois
H. W. Hartzell
Geo. P. Dorr
East of
Wales Hardware
C. E, Olmstead
E. £. Dubbel
C. Wroughton
Milledgeville Station
W. A. Brecher
Han
Racine
Freeport
Racing
Rock Island
Kirkland
Clinton
M.M
Olin
Agen
Hercule
Jim Blaine
Shiley
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