Local notes from Lena county on visitors and social visits
Lena November social page records visits from Orangeville Freeport Winslow and Webster City including Mr Barnes Abe Cole Mrs Gage Mrs Shippee Mrs Wohlford and family. Deputy Dunlap and Marvin Price appear among movers and a Mystic Workers social in Red Oak is noted. M W A fair is announced for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Barnes
Orangeville
Thos. Wolf
Winlow
A. V. Gage
Abe Cole
Freeport
Ida Shippee
Emma Tafts
John Rockow
Fritz
Winslow
Chalmer Lee
Webster City
Arthur Gage
Daniel Wohlford
Red Oak
Cora Shipapee
Mystic Workers
Delia Smith
Homer
Denver
Colo
O. L. Gillette
Neva
Vivian
Mahlin Shippee
West
Dunlap
Marvin Price
Laura Fair
Lewis Kantrell
Baileyville Ills Thanksgiving and social notes from Our Own Correspondent
Baileyville and nearby towns report Thanksgiving services at both churches. social events include a basket social December 11 at Hills hall with a prize for the highest sale. visits from Forreston and Freeport residents. weddings and birthdays noted. residents plan winter stays and travel to Elgin Beloit and California for the Meizners' winter plans.
American Surety Company of New York Bond Leader in Suretyship
American Surety Company of New York is the largest firm dedicated to surety bonds with a capital and surplus of 94,800,000, avoiding banking. It is selected by the American Bankers Association as sole guarantor of money orders on their form, underscoring its standing with financiers nationwide. Agents listed: John F. Mishler, Pearl City, MS. R.d. Carnahan, Freeport, IL. Mr. Douglas Pattison, Attorney, 133 Stevenson St., Freeport, IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bankers’ Association
American Surety CO
New York
John F. Mishler
Pearl City
R.d. Carnahan
Freeport
Douglas Pattison
Stephenson St
Davis City News Briefs Sparkle With Local Events
Local notes report a Davis honeymoon trip to Lewistown Illinois and a Thanksgiving wedding rumor involving a Davis party. Visits include Miss Kramer at H Schmitt home Edwin Smith at Hinds home and Mrs Jennie Wilson in Chicago. Davis Mystic Workers add four members next Tuesday for over sixty total. Lone trips cover Mr and Mrs Longley from California to Sturgis South Dakota and Harry Wenzel returning from Freeport. John Hessenthaler sustains lip injury from a wood stick. Lutheran church Thanksgiving services set for Thursday night. M E church wood sale nets 33.26. Edvar Best wed Mary Becker at Durand with W C T U meeting Friday. Davis City band plans Thanksgiving street performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Ill
Davis
Miss Kramer
H. Schmitt
Edwin Smith
Hinds
Jennie Wilson
Chicago
Davis Mystic Workers’ Lodge
Thomas Longley
Sturis
California
Harry Wenzel
Freeport
John Hessenthaler
Lutheran
Henry Goeke
M. E. Church
Wesley Sheckler
Durand
Edjvar Best
Mary Becker
Mary Long
Durand Lodge
Wm. Arnsmeier
Sam Warns
S. Dak
Davis City Band
Florence Station News Roundup November 26 1909
Florence Station notes include visits from Wm. V Best in Savanna, John Anderson of Shannon visiting Schradermeyer, Miss Ethel Haynes of Chicago visiting the Misses Wall, Bert Beck becoming a father, Laura Otto birthday surprise for her 18th, a Thanksgiving shooting match with a duck prize, and various local travels and shipments including Dude Crowe shipping chickens.
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Florence Station
Wm. V Best
John Anderson
Shannon
Schradermeyer
Mick Walter
Ethel Haynes
Chicago
Wall
Bert Beck
Laura Otto
Mr. Hienken
Charles City
Sefarth
Jack Wall
Freeport
Dude Crowe
Thanksgiving events and visits noted in Dakota village
In Dakota on Nov 26 residents reported visits and social activities. Mrs Walter Wehmeier and Mrs Youngbludt visited Dan Nott's. Rev McKluskin preached at the Presbyterian church. academy students held a social at O S Hall. Jas Young of Freeport visited. Thanksgiving services planned at M E church. a football game between the academy and Rockford set for 2 pm with two cent admission, ladies free. Numerous local visits and travels are listed, including Mrs V Wolts to Spencer, Mrs Otto Seyfried visiting, and Grace Houser from Lena with Dr C P Leitzell’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Walter Wehmeier
Youngbludt
Dan Nott’s
McKluskin
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
Academy
O. S. Hall
Jas. Young
Freeport
J. R. Yours
Scheiler
Bre
Port
Spen
M. E
Marbarger
J. F. Moyers
S. Dakota
KE. Bowers
Mystic Workers
Earl Holcomb
Charles Burket
A. Burket
Grace Houser
Lena
C. P. Leitzell
Jorganson
Santon
Satnr
Thanksgiving News From Freaport and Nearby
At the hospital in Freaport, a resident returned home yesterday. Pearl Sweeney of Beloit is visiting friends. The local O F took in the banquet at Durand last night. Karl Baltzer returned from Chemisign to spend Thanksgiving. Elmer Smith came home from the south after Chicago visit with Earl Smith and wife. Rev Marburger has apples at Geo Smith's store for sale. Mrs Earl Smith of Chicago is visiting. M KE Defmer is home from Madison for Thanksgiving. The remains of Jacob Guinter were interred in the cemetery here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freaport
Pearl Sweeney
Beloit
Durand
Karl Baltzer
Chemisign
Elmer Smith
Chicago
Earl Smith
Rev. Marburger
Geo. Smith
M. KE. Defmer
Madisson
Jacob Guinter
Rock Grove News Notes Include Visits and Meetings
Rock Grove reports visitors from Madison Wisconsin and Juda Wisconsin. W F Kramer and wife host Fletcher DeLapp and Highland while revival meetings at Oakley continue under Rev Stephan. Postmaster L Phoren handled business at Freeport. Local Odd Fellows joined a visit to the Durand lodge. Bryan banquet speakers from Freeport promote Dec 6 event. Others spend Sunday with Elmer J Fisher and Mrs J Loss visits Brodhead and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Grove
Fletcher DeLapp
Highland
Madison
Wis
W. F. Kramer
H. W. Mogle
Mr. Knoble
Reaport
John Wells
Samuel Veach
Percival Wise
Freeport
Oakley
Stephan
D. L.phoren
J.J. Shaffer
Edward Vernie
Durand Lodge
Messrs. Bixler
Maurer
Bryan
Wim. Morton
Frank Newmen
Juda
Elmer J. Fisher
J. W. Loss
Brodhead
Local notes from German Valley and Pearl City
From Our Own Correspondent German Valley reports a family trip and local visits. A photographer received a new camera and the Dorcas society plans a meeting. J A Cordes suffers erysipelas and John Vierday becomes city marshal. Thanksgiving plans include rural carrier holiday and a Rev Fr Breen sermon. Pearl City notes closing elevators and a cemetery meeting plus a December 2 trustee vote and a dance at the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl City
Andy Brown
Chicago
Guintaer Bros
Yellow Creek
Cod Liver Preparation Without Oil Ad by Druggist
An advertising note for a cod liver preparation offered by Joseph Emmert Druggist. Claims superior to traditional cod liver oil and emulsions, suitable for the elderly, delicate children, and those recovering from illness or with throat and lung troubles. Includes a guarantee.
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Joseph Emmert
Local notes capture dances, fires, travel, and church events
The week’s itemized local brief covers a dance with Rowe's orchestra at Lena featuring 1.00 tickets, a fire at Sam Pifer’s home extinguished quickly, D J Blocker’ Chicago trip, the German M E church conference with Rev. Brandenburg at 7 PM, visits by Dr I W Clotfelter and Dr Walter Clay, upgrades in Sunday school officers led by Orin Garnhart, and multiple residents traveling or hosting visitors. Merchants showcase Christmas goods as winter plans unfold.
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Rowe
Lena
Henry Kortner
Freeport
Sam Pifer
D. J. Blocker
Chicago
M. BE
Brandenburg
Walter Graff
Minnesota
K. C. Lamb
Madison
Wis
L. L. Lamb
Orin Garnhart
Baumgartner
Eva Shoff
Mabel Doerr
Millie Barns
Mollie Jourgensmeyer
I. W. Clotfelter
Walter Clay
Mt. Carroll
James Ox
W. S. Feldwish
M. E
A. H. Babb
Shannon
Verne Aurand
Galesburg
W. W. Brickley
Charles Guintner
Keltner
J. Figgs
New Glarus
John Offenheiser
Local News Brief from Red Oak November Update
Red Oak reports several local happenings with residents traveling and visiting. A. T. Wolgate traveled to Chicago last Tuesday, Miss Dottie Stamm visited from McConnell, and typhoid illness leaves Wm. Bergeman quite ill while friends hope for improvement. Mrs. Simon Fogel recovers from a brief illness and Miss Bessie Phillips improves after recent sickness. Melvin Wohlford sold a vyery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
A. T. Wolgate
Chicago
Dottie Stamm
McConnell
Wm. Bergeman
Simon Fogel
Bessie Phillips
Melvin Wohlford
Freeport Social Notes Include Visits and Illnesses
Miss Carrie Scheider traveled to Chicago for a short visit with relatives last Saturday evening. The Mystic Workers entertainment was a success last Friday evening. Freeport visitors included Miss Wisesser Miss Nettie Jordan and Miss Maude Van Akin. Miss Anda Kottman is ill with bronchitis. Mrs. Chas Splender and her son George visited friends here several days last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Carrie Scheider
Chicago
Mystic Workers
MissWisesser
Nettie Jordan
Maude van Akin
Anda Kottman
Chas Sbplender
George
Local notes from Shannon area visit and events
From Our Own Correspondent Shannon Nov 26 Rev KE Yeakle and wife visited Chicago. Fred Smith and wife MT Carroll and Attorney Lichtenberger of Chicago attended Mystic Worker banquet. Miss Anna Myers to Elgin for new position. Vernie Mooney in Freeport. Mabel Good and Yella Arnold Lanark in Shannon. Alice Good Hattie Lamoreaux Lanark visit. Harry Cook in Davenport. Mrs Buelah Boyle returns to Lanark. mother accompanies. Fred Wilhelm Gertrude Begeman in Freeport. R M Telfer visits friends. D B Flanders Rockford visiting relatives. Walter Deihl Manito Ill visiting parents. Y P M S Bethel Evangelical held meeting at Kampmeier home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
KE. K. Yeakle
Chicago
Fred Smith
Mt. Carroll
Attorney Lichtenberger
Mystic Worker
Anna Myers
Elgin
Vernie Mooney
Freeport
Mabel Good
Yella Arnold
Lanark
Alice Good
Hattie Lamoreaux
Fuiay
Harry Cook
Davenport
Buelah Boyle
Fred Wilhelm
Gertrude Begeman
R. M. Telfer
D. B. Flanders
Rockford
Walter Deihl
Mani
Winter Term Opens at Master School in Hvarts
Mr Christ Lid wig and son Remmer and John Cordes from German Valley visited Rockford on Friday. Mr Meyer of Seward called in the vicinity last week. R Wessels and family went to Freeport on Saturday. Lillian and Julia Schaeffner stayed with their aunt Mrs Jacob Guth on Friday. Mr and Mrs Aaron Long and daughter Luélla and Miss Schrum of Freeport spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Adam Dilly. The Master school begins its winter term today with Miss Jones of Freeport as teacher. Mr and Mrs J J Molter were at Freeport today. Miss Ila Dilly was a passenger to
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German Valley
D. F. Fosha
John Greenwald
Orangetite
Benj. Janssen
Forreston
M. Coffman
Dorcas Society
H. W. Coffman
Chicago
J. A. Cordes
Krayenborg Bros
Jack Wessels
Valley Band
A. F. Borchers
Albert Allman
T. J. Cordes
H. J. Cordes
John Vierday
John
Abel
Brother
Mayme Greenfield
Jacob Cordes
Bessie Golgenboom
Freeport
Yolding, Calvert & Co
Hvarts
Christ Lidwig
Remmer
John Cordes
Rockford
Meyer
Seward
R. Wessels
Lillian
Julia Schaeffner
Jacob Guth
Aaron Long
Luélla
Schrum
Adam Dilly
Miss Jones
J. J. Molter
Iha Dilly
Cedarville Winter Weather Chronicle
Cedarville reports continue with mild winter conditions. Visitors include Mrs. Welshanse from Lena at Uncle Billy Bruce's home. J. E. Bell visits his brother Samuel Bell in Spencer, Iowa, and with Matthew Meyers' family at Independence. Miss Sarah Hostetter of Mt. Carroll stays with Mrs. A. H. H. Addams. Mrs. J. Weber Addams arrives home on Cedar Cliff. Charles Loble of Basque is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarville
Welshanse
Lena
Billy Bruce
Samuel Bell
Spencer
Iowa
Matthew Meyers
Independence
Sarah Hostetter
Mt. Carroll
A. H. H. Addams
J. Weber Addams
Cedar Cliff
Charles Loble
Basque
Wkla
Cedarville and Dakota area funeral notices and moves
Sunday visits by John Bouman and family mark nearby Cedar Creek Valley activity. John Shaffer wagon shop sold to become a meat market. Funeral attendance brings B B Clingman and Mrs Hahn from Wisconsin and Kansas visitors. Ministers Rev Albert W Mccurkin and local arrangements team lead services and pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Coble
Chicago
Cedar Creek Valley
Cedarville
John Bouman
John Shaffer
B. B Clingman
Minneapolis
Misa Wirza Clingman
Albert W. Mccurkin
Presbyterian Church
Harrison Campbell
Benj
F. Rutter
James B. Ilgen
J. H. Bell
Leopold C. Smith
Emma Hutchison
Jewell
Kansas
Miss Hutchison
Freeport
Cedarville-Dakota Road
Harlem Corners News Highlights From Lena and Freeport
Harlem Corners reports visitors from Lena and Freeport including Frank Harris and R Rosenstiel with Mrs Rosenstiel visiting Davis sister and Mrs Wagner with daughter. Wm Malnix returns from Kentucky trip. Edward Sullivan and Otis Rosenstiel called at Lena. Frank Rosenstiel shredding corn near Scioto Mills. Bert Bachus attended local visit. Arthur Reed and Adam Hutmacher were at the county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
Harlem Corners
Frank Harris
R.rosenstell
Lena
Frank Rosenstiel
Davis
R. Rosenstiel
Frank Heaney
Wm. Wagner
Freeport
M. Malnix
Kentucky
Edward Sullivan
Otis Rosenstiel
Scioto Mills
Bert Bachus
Arthur Reed
Adam Hutmacher
KODOL Offered on Guaranteed Plan for Stomach Relief
KODOL is offered on a guaranteed plan for relief of heart burn flatulence sour stomach belching gas nausea and all stomach troubles. It digests what you eat and will make you healthy Sold by Wm KF Jungkunz druggist 85 Stephenson street.
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Wm. KF
Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
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