Woman's Club Holds Regular Meeting and Literary Program
The Woman's Club met Monday evening March 23 with Mrs May Dewey presiding. A nominating committee was elected: Mrs Mary L Locke chair, also Mrs May Dewey, Mrs Hattie R Jones, Mrs Mayme Vogelsang, Miss Clara B Waughop. Essays on Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Tennyson, and Jean Ingelow were presented by members, with a vocal duet by Mrs Harter and Miss Williams. The club adjourned to meet again in two weeks.
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Woman’s Club
Woman's
May Dewey
Mra Paskell
Mary L. Locke
Hattie R. Jones
Mayme
Vogelsang
Clara B. Waughop
Sige Snenieihay
Miss Waughop
Department of
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Emmy .Bonham
Marachon
Pope
Jiliad
Herriends
Browning
Florence
Rome
Leigh Hunt
Hooda
Elizabet Browning
Italy
England
Josephine Townsend
Tennyson
Clara Vere de Vere
Howe
Mra Harter
Miss Illiams
Mra E. Ie. Jones
Jean Ingelow
Mra
Laura V. Emerick
Misa Waughop
Oas
Linshire
Inter Life
Robert R. Curtis
Galve
Ella Kirkpatrick
Laverna Disosway
Whitefield Corners Snippet Highlights Local News
Mr Go Clark visited Peoria last Thursday and stayed overnight with Mr and Mrs Willis as Grandma Willis was present. Clark plans a 10 day vacation after graduation this year. Elizabeth Fountain trimmed trees and hedge and plans a new wire fence. Mrs Lane brought her mother to Mrs Trues on Monday while they settle into their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Go Clark
Peoria
Local Notes From Camp Grove Involving Residents and Visitors
Wm Salisbury returns from a pleasant visit with relatives and friends saying all locals are well. Mrs John Doran and two children visiting her mother Mrs E Malone. CG J O'Brien emigrant agent led farmers to Missouri to view land. Webber and Kirg shipped hogs, A Keifer and J Smith sent cattle. Mra Grant Kilgore and daughter visited Spees. Fairbank Bros from Jacon sought cattle. George Ward back from Oklahoma. A stray question about Billy. Owens, O'Brien, and H W Phreib visited Bradford. Hennessey visited parents. McBride family moved into a new section house. Mrs U S Jones ill. Peter Green sick with measles. Hugh King visited Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Salisbury
John Doran
E. Malone
J. O'Brien
Missouri
Webber
Kirg
Luesday
Bradford
Grant Kilgore
A. P. Owens
P. O’brien
H. W. Phreib
W. Hennessey
McBride
Mra U
Jones
Peter Green
Hugh King
Varna Wedding Ties Nalley to Me Garvey of Lacon
Varna announces the marriage of Thomas Marion Nalley to Jannette May Me Garvey of Lacon. They will reside in the Chas Fogle house and begin housekeeping. The piece notes social visits, a W L C meeting at Olive Brown's, and various locals traveling or visiting amid poor road conditions.
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Varna
Thomas Marion Nalley
Jannette May Me-Garvey
Lacon
Chas Fogle
Olive Brown
Lilian Merritt
F. H. Davis
Blackstone
Ethan Springer
Robert Mayne
el Paso
Fisher
Arthur Davis
Ira Evans
Geo Norton
Local visitors and guests noted in Venona area
Mrs Ashley Judd and Harold Price visit Evaws. I E Smith and Hazel Boman of Clear Creek call on Mrs Masale. John Bronn shows improvements. Mrs Chas Willey and daughters visit Mrs Frank Roberta. Bam Zebley family visit Mt Pala tine resident on Allenday. Frank Funk family from Caledonia visit Mrs Bobbitt. Bruce Williams from Henry stays in town. Sherman Glenn and wife from California spend Sunday here. Moses Kleinowitz from Chicago visits several days. Roy Johnson hosts brother Holland from Spring Valley. Mrs M Potter visits relatives in Iroquois county. Thomas Haws sick several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Judd
Harold Price
Venona
Mre Evaws
I. E., Smith
Hazel Boman
Mra
Ehiltubrand
Frank Funk
Caledonia
Mra Bobbitt
Bruce Williams
Henry
Sherman Glenn
Moses Kleinowitz
Chicago
Roy Johnson
Mr Holland
Spring Valley
Mra M. Potter
Iroquois County
Thomas Haws
Scott's Emulsion Helps Weak Children Grow Strong
An advertisement compares children to plants, noting some need better nourishment. It claims Scott's Emulsion feeds and promotes growth for weak children, offering a free sample from Scott & Downe chemists in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Downe
Sermonette on baptism and church membership by Rev Fr Gorter
The sermon argues true church membership rests on faith repentance and baptism. It distinguishes baptism from mere church joining and notes lay baptism can be valid when necessary. The talk covers Catholic and Episcopal practices, confirmation, ordination, and acceptance of baptism by different groups. It ends with a brief ad about Little Early Risers pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr Gorter
St. John’s Church
Gorter
Orter
Remembering a Mother in Quiet Verse
Fragmentary poem recalls a mother’s death and the longing for her gentle presence. A speaker laments the loss and seeks solace through shared memory and forgiveness in a hopeful, peaceful awakening. The text blends sorrow with prayers for guidance and protection.
Beauty and Strength Through Proper Digestion Advised
A vintage ad notes that good health comes from nourishing food and a small herbal dose. It mentions Powell’s store and a historical aside on black walnut used for pioneer bridges, citing a 150 foot Indiana bridge valued at $15,000, highlighting durability.
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J. E
F. A. Powell
Indiana
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