Republican Local Notes From Lacon And Vicinity
Local brief recaps report of Senator Fort recovering from a pleurisy attack. Roscoe Chapman of Rockford advised Ed Hackerson. J H Franklin improved after illness. Julia Barney recovering from pleurisy. Daniel and Mrs McGill hosted John Keay of Chicago. Daniel Burroughs’ house fire occurred last Saturday but extinguished. Mrs Lawerence Broaddus returned to Varna. Duchesne’s youngest daughter Mrs Joel Haws visiting. J B Brown and five girls returned to Hoppstown after Christmas care for father Duchesne.
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Varna
Local Notes From Sparland and Nearby Areas
Sparland and Mossville updates cover residents Joe Waugh returning home, John Darby planning a Mossville move, and Mrs Thompson still ill. Church meetings ended Tuesday. pension day drew crowds. Cy Baker visited from Wyoming and Curtis Tanquary plans a barber shop near Harry Maxwell. Claude Cartwright rents McClanahan’s store for a May restaurant start. Chris Larsen heads to Marsville to lead the new section. plows and farming gear advertised from G W Zimmerman. Curtis Tanquary to open barber shop nearby. community activity and health notes abound.
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Sparland
Joe Waugh
John Darby
Moss“ville
M.rs
Will ‘Thompson
M. E
Cy Baker
Wyoming
Altho
John van Antwerp
Erwick
Curtis
Chris Larsen
Marsville
G. W. Zimmerman
Curtis Tanquary
Harry Maxwell
Curt
Varna Social Notes Hint At Local Ties And Travel
Adolph Bade visited Imeon. Maud Myers returned to Normal. W Burr went to Lacon on business. Blanche Green came home from Bixon. Clarence Ong visited from Jack sponville. Mr Durley spoke of luck in Metamora. Frank Grill and Al Jonking were in Lacon on business. Mrs Belle Smith visited her daughter in Lacon. Allen Glenn and wife of OxBow were guests of W Burr. Mrs Conklin and Mayme Little returned from Chicago with spring gear. Young Glenn visited his father, a Marshall cattleman long tied to Varna stock interests.
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Conklin
Mayme Little
Chicago
Sherman Glenn
Young Glenn
Young A. Glenn
Marshall ‘County
Varna
Testimonial on Chamberlain's Cough Dissey
A testimonial from England claims Chamberlain's Cough Dissey saved a wife’s life after six years of bronchitis confinement. The claimant, Mr. William Savory of Warrington, states his wife is now well. Sold by WJ and Ff, A Powell.
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Old England
Chamberlain
Willian
Warrington
England
A. Powell
Local Notices and Household Movements in Sugar Grove
Yannie Cappice studies dressmaking in Bradford. Ed Burt returns to Normal after a week at home. Jacob Marx trims vines for John Harlan. Mr Atrim loses a horse Tuesday. Fred Cleveland moved to town. Denegan and Wigand break three colts for Thomas Landers. Uncle Johnny Clawson ill with fever. Walkice’s boy ill with a cold. Clarence Steele family moved to Chicago. John Blackburn seeks relief from rheumatism in California climate. relocates to sulfur springs for six weeks with wife. some improvement but still unwell.
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Sugar Grove
Yannie Cappice
Bradford
Ed Burt
Jacob Marx
John Harlan
Atrim
Chester Bidwell
Fred Cleveland
Ted
Mra Helmandollar
Denegan
Wigand
Thomas Landers
Johnny Clawson
WI Walkice
Clarence Steele
Chicago
John Blackburn
California
Local Notes From South Whitefield and Surrounding Areas
South Whitefield reports illness recoveries at home of Mrs Thos McAleer and Dr Smith improving. families visit Woodford and La Prairie, a new baby for Edson Blackwell brings happiness, and Bethel Sunday School plans Easter program. March 28 visits, April showers, and oats sowing questions headline community chatter.
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Thomas McAleer
Bethel Sunday School
Maggie Corcoran
Drake
Bethel
Phy James
Harry
Freddie Buswel
Edson Blackwell
Leslie Thomson
Quirky
McGartney
la Prairie
Edwin Johnson
South Steuben
Charley Brindsburg
York County
Neb
Steuben
A. Betts
Saratoga Farm Work and Harsh Weather Notes
The item records muddy conditions and farm life in Saratoga last week. Clyde Darby lost a horse amid rain and mud while Albert True sold mules and hauled them to Wyoming. Ongoing visits include Afrelar Stein of Whitefield to relatives and Richard Kelley with Jim Turner driving colts, ending safely after a runaway incident near Hennessey’s corners.
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Saratoga
Clyde Darby
Horge
Pheba Bowers
Bessie ‘Holmes
Harry True
Dixon
Albert“True
Wyoming
Afrelar Istein
Whitefield
M. G. Cotiney
Richard Kelley
Jim Turner
Store touts great sales on wallpaper and carpets
A local shop brags about rapid trade in wallpaper and curtains with over 500 rolls sold in three days to a single buyer and customers from Lostant purchasing large carpet and window items. A handsome Brussels carpet was also sold to a town resident, highlighting low prices and easy trading at the store.
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Lostant
Quiet Home Wedding and a Sudden Death in the Community
Cannah Jones wedding at Albert True residence with Orle and Charles Salisbury officiated by Rev Rilip. Burial news for Joshua Nichols at Saratoga church after fatal wagon accident. Memorial service for Mrs FE Barbour planned. Local notes include walking sport, card of thanks from Barner and Son.
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Albert True
Orle
Charles Salisbury
Rilip
Wm Saliiybury
Henry
Joshua Nichols
Colta
Saratoga
Keller
Fred Picking
Ren Pick
Scotland County
Mra
FE. E. Barbour
Epworth League
Barner and Son
North Hopewell News Briefs Include Local Purchases and Losses
Charley Martin and Henry Morse are breaking. John Morse bought a buggy team and a new harness set Tuesday. Winter returns as spring was expected. Luther Barker visited his uncle Jim Barkley in Bow last week. G H Ransom lost a yearling colt and later bought a new Duke Bros disc. A thief stole the springs from his corn planter. he asks for their return. Mrs Mary Klein visited Henry then stayed with Jane McAleer for a couple weeks to help with spring work.
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North Hopewell
Charley Martin
Henry Morse
John Morse
Henry
Luther Barker
Jim Barkley
GC. H. Ransom
G. H. Ransom
Duke Bros
Mary Klein
Jane McAleer
Jannie Forbes
Open Window Club Hosts Splendid Entertainment This Week
The Open Window Club presented a splendid entertainment with Mrs A Woodbury hosting the Ladies Circle. Attendees included Mammie Williams returning Saturday to join the event and praise for the club’s efforts. several Chicago visitors and local residents were noted among the attendance and prior engagements.
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MT Palatine
John McNabb
Chicago
McGee
Will Johnson
Mr White
Blackstone
Faller
Frank Powell
A Woodbury
Jerry Stanwell
Will Martin
Mammie Williams
Magnolia Perry Dakin Enhances Storefront With Sunlight
The notice notes Magnolia Perry Dakin removed the porch in front of his store to let in sunlight. Charles Price’s health is failing with little hope for recovery. The ME Church held its third quarterly conference last Wednesday afternoon. A Pie Supper is announced for Saturday evening at the Hall Music py tie with a bring a pie invitation.
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Magnolia Perry Dakin
Charles Price
Local notes from Florid on Thursday and health updates
Joe Henderson visited the burgh on Thursday. Mrs A Kesling has been ill for a week. Mrs Templeton confined to her room ten days. Mrs Lewie Smith recovering from erysipelas with Dr Taylor attending. Mrs A Hetrick reports Mr Hetrick died in Colorado Springs after days of critical condition. Democrats won at Hennepin and Granville.
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Joe Henderson
A Kesling
Templeton
Lewie Smith
Taylor
A. Hetrick
Hetrick
Colorado Springe
Col
Hennepin
Granville
Putnam Notes On Visitors And Local Politics
The robing are here Mrs L Frisbeys eldest daughter visiting Mrs Jemima Drake with a severe la grippe attack. The sudsy school prepares Easter services. Senachwine township elected the straight republican ticket Tuesday. A number from our village attended County court on Wednesday.
Election Day by Senachiwine Grange and Local Notes
Election day activities include Helping Hand serving gin supper and word of well patronized turnout. Carrie Williams and Lynn Pinnell wed at the bride’s home. Mrs Ira Barnhart dies after long illness with funeral at home led by Rev Northrup. Mt Verdon visitors C Simmons and Arthur Simmons seek season work. attendance at town hall marks citizen event. Peoria lecture on good citizenship planned.
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Senachiwine Grange
Peoria
C. Simmons
Arthur Simmons
Mt Verdon
Janve Cours
Ira Barnhart
Barnhart
An Dlymias
Rev Northrup
Grand Ridge
What Do Children Drink Grain-O Coffee Substitute
A persuasive ad touts GRAIN-O as a nourishing child drink that replaces tea or coffee. It claims a coffee-like taste, grain-based makeup, and broad grocer availability with a price of 15 cents plus 25 cents for preparation.
Cupid and Town Tales on Quaker Lane
On Quaker Lane a widower cattle trader returns home with his son and new romance as neighbors share news. Luella Flitcraft and Clement host a dinner. Perry Mills visits with his bride amid a rain night surprise. A basket raid by 17 ladies at Mrs Oliver Mills and Grange readings on children and agricultural college close the update.
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Cupid
Quaker Lane
Atay
Papa
Golden
Mamma
Luella Flitcraft
Oak Park
Clement
Perry
Milla
Mills
Oliver Mills
Grange
Mrsettie McNabb
Agricultural College
Theodore J. Smith
Uwsup
Friends Sabbath School
QO. P. Mills
Edna L. Wilson
O. Bumgarner
Joe Bumgarne
Wisconsin
Minister Scott Attacked in Saloon Visit
Rev Johns W. Scott Methodist minister, active anti gambling and liquor critics, was rough handled and ejected from a Saloon after peering inside to verify liquor sales. The saloon proprietors paraded his hat on a pole as he walked home hatless. Scott plans to pursue legal action.
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Scott
Henry
City Council Proceedings from Henry Regular Meeting
The city council met at city hall on April 2 1900 with Mayor B F Forrest and Aldermen Jones Smith Adams Doelzer Humphrey present. Bills were read and approved for various services including watchman Marshall coal lighting printing and legal services. The council moved to pay the bills. finance section enacted Ordinance No 172 creating a police magistrate position with duties under Illinois law and set election timing. Treasurer's report showed funds on hand and receipts. meeting adjourned.
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City Hall
B. F. Forrest
Alde Men Jones
Smith
Adams
Doelz Humphrey
W. W. Hegliston
Henry Seelye
Marshall
Eeesee
Henry Badye
Henry Elec, Co
Nicholson & Co
Geo. Burt & Son
Burt & Son
F. S. Potter
Attanare
Jones
Ada
Ayes
Humphrey
Joe Doelzer
Nays
Stever
Adamns
Smith Doelzer
Henry
Ilinois
A. D
Ballance
Frep
Sonarrer
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Watkins
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Noll
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Ely
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