Sudden Death in Varna and Local Happenings
Varna reports the sudden death of Fred Lundgren the first fatal case to date. The mother and younger sister Ning are noted as distressed. The column notes temperance debates, upcoming weddings, new builds, and local visits plus a plug for Ballard’s Horehound Syrup with an ad from J K and FLA Powell’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axil Anderson
Varna
Munson
Martin
Fred Kanty
Ma J
Ella Davis
Dr Evans
John Myers
J. W. Falls
Missouri
Florence Little
Peoria
Sparland Township and Town Election Highlights
Sparland officers elected clerk and supervisor with party affiliations listed. various residents opened millinery stores and hosted local sales. Sparland corporation chose C P Hamilton as president with a slate of trustees and police representative. Missing and uncertain lines reference funerals, visits, and community notices amid general town news.
Whitefield Corners Dramatic Night Draws Big Crowd
Ed Clark Bradford Snell and guests of Miss Dot Corbin attended a drama titled Little what a company Buckshot. The hall overflowed as about 35 at the door praised the performance and home talent. Music was strong and community pride showed in the renderings. Uncle John Runnells obituary noted. funeral at Mineral M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Ed Clark
Bradford
Snell
Miss Dot Corbin
Merton Miescora Reynolds
Mre E. Fountain
Buckshot
T. A. Runnelle
Mra Addie Brokaw
Wm Clement
Mineral
John Runnells
M. E. Church
A good christian man has gone to his reward
A church note reports a man’s passing and announces a 3rd quarterly meeting to be held the following weekend with preaching at Center Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning and afternoon. It mentions weather delaying oat sowing and a memory of a local family visiting, then calls for account settlements April 20 to 27 and legal collection if unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aengue
Ae ‘Amily
Courtney musical at Bonham schoolhouse draws ten cent gate
South Whitefield notes invitees to the Courtney musical at the Bonham schoolhouse on Bat 4 with ten cents admission. Local visitors include Scott Osborne calling on George Waughop and Mr and Mrs Courtney visiting I W Waughop. Telephone work and new installations are mentioned along with Sunday callers John Reinbeck and son Jesse. Duck shooting interest and ongoing Muess of Mr Betz Sr are noted. Farmers sowed oats the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Courtney
Bonham School
Scott Osborne
George Waughop
Guy Forrest
Henry
Betz Sr
Dangers of Cold and Grip and Preventative Claim
The article extols the dangers of colds and grip turning to pneumonia but claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia when used with reasonable care. It asserts rapid cure for colds and grip, notes safety and pleasant taste, and lists Dr Powell as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Powell
Local Notes on Visits and Illnesses in Peoria Area
Clark Lundy visited Thomas Hubbel at El Francia hospital Peoria where Hubbel remains under Dr Sloan care for two more weeks and is not yet strong. Visitors included Richard Kelley and Andrew Kelley from Saratoga. John M Thompson returned from Henry after grip illness and is improving slowly. Henry Lowden hosted Joseph Cook for a visit and left for Henry Sunday. Anna Kuhn of Peru helps at Edward Darn’s home. Lyman Vincent and wife visited Mr and Mrs Lewis Nighsanger. James Thompson is ill with measles under Dr Patch. Alvin Hofer Jr remains sick with a cold but improving.
Ladies Aid Meeting and Local Social at Whitefield Center
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs Isour Dette last Wednesday and will meet with Mrs Seelye first Wednesday in May. Vernie Ketchum tended a sick horse under Dr Willetts care. The sociable was well attended with good sales. Proceeds totaled 7.60 dollars. Fred Clarence and wife visited his parents, William Aukland, on the sick mat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Center
Ladies Aid
Mra
Isourdette
Seelye Firat
Vernie Ketchum
Willetts
Ples
Fred Clarence
Willia Aukland
North Baratoga Notes On Family Movements And Local Happenings
Mrs Yarger plans to leave Broadmoor on Tuesday for Hargrove Alabama to reunite with her daughter Mabel who has lived here six months. Mabel’s aunt and uncle raised her since age five and now also care for her daughter. Mabel Taylor returned from Sparland and visited George Wall and the Edshursts. Ed Hunt’s barn project nears completion while Edshurts’s horse shows improvement. Wm Niblock returned home after finishing the Ed Hunt barn. Mia Hoffmatz was a guest Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Yarger
Broadmoor
Hargrove
Alabama
Mabel
Mrs Yarger
Hazel
Mabel Taylor
Sparland
George Wall
Edshburts
Wm Niblock
Ed Hunt
Mia Hoffmatz
Robbed the Grave Testimony of Philadelphia Man
John Oliver of Philadelphia narrates a startling recovery after illness described as near death. He credits Electric Bitters with dramatic improvement after three weeks, claiming to have been given up by physicians and warning others not to miss trying the remedy. The note ends promoting the 60 cent bottle at Dr Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Barnyard chatter and social notes from Whitefield area
Baratoga Bessie Holmes stays with aunt Mrs Sim Doyle in Whitefield as Mrs Doyle and a young boy are poorly. A basket social at Coulter school house cleared 16. Ipsworth League social planned at William McAfee's on Friday April 10. Various local movements, weather, animals, and health notes populate the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baratoga
Bessie Holmes
Sim Doyle
Whitefield
Mra Doyle
Coulter
George Pace
William McAfee
Charley Hubbel
Thomas
Peoria
Bert Tites
Annie King
II Henry
Will Martin
Asatoria
John Reinbeck
Lottie McClure
Mra
Will Coulter
Richard Kelley
Mra Stanb
Lou Shultz
Hennepin Area Reports Ferry Run and Road Work Progress
The ferry operates and road improvements advance with praise for the local pike committee. Election results show all elected officials are Democrats. Visitors and local movements include Simpson in Peoria, Mrs Sophia Grefner and Jennie C Maybee visiting Chicago, and Tennants moving to Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Committee
Buireau Creek
L. FF
Boyle
Raley
Dilealower
Peter
W.C. Patterson
Granville
Mra Tennant
Hennepin
Minnesota
Smith
A. W. Hopkins
Local man saved by New Discovery for consumption in Leesville
A Leesville resident, W Hrown, was reportedly saved from a near death by Dr King's New Discovery for consumption. The letter claims immediate relief from asthma and a complete cure, with many similar cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip. The medicine priced 50 cents and 1.00, guaranteed by Dr Powell's drug store with a trial bottle offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesville
Ind
W.h.rown
Putnam School Board Struggles With Teaching Gaps and Year End
Local notes reveal resignations of the first room teacher and Miss Judd leaving only one month before term end. The board voted against a new hire, closing the first room on Wednesday. Cemetery association elected officers and planned improvements. Town meeting approved fencing trees and square upgrades. Various residents scanned in and out of town events with social gatherings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd
Cemetery Association
O. P. Carrol
J. H. Wil- Nama
Emma Kelso
Carrie Epariing
M. L. Drake
Jane Anderson
Carrie Boar- Mog
van Pelt
Lords Bupper
P. Carroll
J. H. Williams
Edward Sparling
W. Juanson
Princeton
Thurdday
Babe
Mr. Lawton
Jonesome
Henry
Lottie Soper
Lone Tree Social Highlights From Whitefield Area
A Whitefield Lone Tree literary society drama Little Buckshot drew many attendees with $85 in proceeds for winter expenses. Community events include the Whitefield League revival meetings at Whitefield M B H church and an Odd Fellows anniversary sermon on the 26th at 8 oclock by Ev Coolidge.
McNabll News: Local Parties and School Notes
Mrs J N Wilson hosted a birthday dinner party with several elderly guests unable to attend due to weather. Mr and Mrs J C Sutherland hosted a Josh p party described as enjoyable. Friends opened their Sunday school again last Sunday and will continue through the summer. McNabb M J Bunday school plans Easter exercises for next Sunday. Mr Koehler hired Mr Smith of Oxbow to clerk in his store. Joshua Burogamer returned to Missouri after a visit. Clement Flitchcraft and Oliver Wilson have been seen in the neighborhood recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNabl
J. N. Wilson
J. C. Sutherland
Josh P
McNabb M. J. Bunday School
Koehler
Mr. Smith
Oxbow
Joshua Burogamer
Missouri
Clement Flitchcraft
Oliver Wilson
Community Notices and Local Social Updates
MT PALATINE. The C. KH. meeting was fed by Alice Laughlin Jast Sunday eve. There will be no Endeavor meeting Sunday eve There will be preaching at the Congregational church by Rev J. V. Willis. Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock, . Don't forget the Master exercises Sunday evening. Come and hear no good program. Daniel Peterson of Tonica was buying hogs in this vicinity Monday. James Whalen of Blairsburg visited at J. B. Bransell's last Tuesday. Ella Smith returned to Henry Sunday to resume her school work. Rachel and Ross Anderson of Tonica are visiting their grandma Dille. Mr Gresnough visited friends in this vicinity a few days last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Whitefield
Lone Tree Literary Society
D Law
Whitefield League
Ev Coolidge
Order
Mead
Hall
Andrew Hunter
USA
Prof Allen
Lindsey Anderson
Frank Bell
P. Carroll
Lone
Earl Reynolds
Tiskiwa
Warren Grange
Ray
Mra MekKoon
Clark Dawson
Mra McKee
Son
Marshall Downey
MT Palatine
C. KH
Alice Laughlin
Congregational Church
J. V. Willis
Daniel Peterson
Tonica
James Whalen
Blairsburg
J. B. Bransell
Ella Smith
Henry
Rachel
Ross Anderson
Dille
Gresnough
Milo Sunday school program rehearsals and local notes
Sunday school children practice for a program to be held Sunday at 10 80 a m. Judith Norris returns from a visit in Tiskilwa. Mrs Helen Towne and children visit parents in Bradford. Mrs G W Bean of Kewanee visits Mequire Rutherford. Albert Lane and family visit Wohilefield relatives. Maud Bradshaw a Chambersburg guest of Mrs Henry Smith. Izurtha True visits aunt Mrs A Lane. Uncle John Hufnagle visits local family. Mrs M Shriver improving. Born Tuesday March 31 to Mr and Mrs Wm Boitiey a daughter. P Holland and family moved to Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Sehool
Jdith Norris
Tiskilwa
Mra
Helen Towne
Isradford
G. W. Bean
Kewanee
Rutherland
Albert Lane
Wohilefield
Buturdsy
Bunday
Maud Bradshaw
Chambersburg
Henry Smith
Izurtha True
A. Lane
John Hufnagle
M. Shriver
Aich
Wm Boitiey
P. Holland
Familly
Canton
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Llard
Fla Powell
F A. Barr
Shearlock
W. O'Leary
C. P. Hamilton
H. Campbell
F. H. Gehr
F. A. Barr
E. E. Royce
Miss Taylor
Kenney
Willam Marlin
Hila Farm
Thewls Hollow
Wenona
Willard Odell
W. H. Tuttle
Oklahoma
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Spar
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Chicago Board OF Trade
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