Lacon News Highlights and Local Notices
Elder Haney spoke at the Lacon church gathering. The county court discussed Dr Burne’s insanity and transported him to Jackson. A female minstrel show at the opera house benefits the school library. Local real estate transfers include parcels in Toluca and Lacon township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bterm
Yester -moob—Wombach
Burne
Toinsane
Jackson
Noland
Washington, i
House of Representatives
Peoria
Henry
Lacon
Liver Health Claim Ad for Herbine Remedy
An advertisement extols a healthy liver and flags symptoms like jaundice dyspepsia and fever. It promotes Herbine as a superior liver medicine capable of curing liver stomach or bowel disorders and offers price 75 cents with free trial bottles at Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
Obituary of Mrs Ellen Clawson of Whitefield
Veteran pioneer Ellen Clawson 65 5 18 died April 11 after weeks of heart disease. Born October 23 1820 in Ashtabula Ohio she married John Clawson in 1842 and moved to Whitefield in 1858. Survived by husband five children and brothers and sisters, burial at Sugar Grove cemetery after services conducted by Elder G Halleck Rowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Clawson
Whitefield
Ellen Gregory
Harrison
Francis
John
George
Henry
Vicinity
Mrs Clawson
Ashtabula County
Ohio
John Clawson
Lima
Alle County
Philena Loomis
Benjamin Loomis
Scranston
Iowa
Louisa Bailey
Julius Bailey
Battle Creek
Mich
John R. Clawson
Calvin L. Clawson
Whitefield Township
Leslie E. Clawson
G. Halleck Rowe
Christian Church
Clawson
Sugar Grove Cemetery
C. L. Loomis
Thomas Monier
John Spencer
Clark Swift
Cary Fosdick
C. E. Burt
Death of Amelia J McMakin near Newell Iowa in 1896
Amelia J Whitmer McMakin died at home near Newell on April 8 1896 at age 50 years 5 months 6 days after a long illness from consumption. She was born Oct 2 1845 in Lewiston New York and married G M McMakin Feb 11 1869. Funeral conducted at the Denobtt residence near Newell with Rev J A Lory and Rev W G Johnston. The Mirror and friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell
Amelia J
G. M. McMakin
Amelia J. Whitmer
Lewiston
N. Y
Henry
Lil
Coon Township
Buena Vista County
McMakin
Christ
Iowa
Bullard’s Snow Liniment Promised Cure Featured
A testimonial note praises Bullard's Snow Liniment as curing rheumatism and relieving aches. The writer mentions neighbors and local shopkeepers Lay & Lyman and Kevanes in Cambridges, noting the product helped someone named Bal or in sured relief and smiles at the improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullard
Hamilton, Cambrid
Lay & Lyman
Waters Yield Up Their Seart Hartley Body Found In River
J Britt Hartley 43, missing since January 30, is found in the Illinois river near Henry after a coroner’s inquest. Witnesses describe a period of mental distress before his disappearance. Burial set for Sunday, with funeral services at Main street and interment at Henry cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Politan
Illinois
Rex
Wm Payton
O. W. Riggs
Moses Hartley
J. Britt Hartley
Wm Morrow
la Rose
W. Leavitt
P. S. McManus
H. Kane
Elias Herr
Paskell
R. K. Warner
Britt Hartley
Henry
Mr Riggs
C. W. Riggs
J. B. Hartley
Edita Hartley
M.S. Hartley
Britt
Robert Clark
Burt
Foreman
J. F. Leavitt
P. H. McManus
B. F. Forrest
Sterrett Bros Telegrams, Local Choir and Henry News
Local update reports Sterrett Bros informed by telegram of a dangerous condition in Florisant Colorado. later notes improvement then worsening and his son Edward heads to bedside. Reports on Henry residents include a singer organization led by George Field and Miss Kellogg with A Worley as manager. Circuit Clerk Jefferson Durley visits Henry. remarks on public life and past offices. Funeral attendees include Samuel Coleman and Mrs F A Raymond Sr. Carrington concerts praised with strong vocal and instrumental performances. An ad promotes No-to-bac tobacco cure with mail offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterrett Bros
Florisant
Paso County
Colorado
Edward
Sterett
George Field
Miss Kellogg
A. Worley
Palmer
Peoria
Henry
Jefferson Durley
Hennepin
Putnam County
Clawson
Samuel Coleman
F. A. Raymond
Wheatland Notes and Local Social Updates
Mrs R Watt visits Henry County this week. Lone Tree recalls Clawson funeral. Reynolds attend Rounds lecture at Tiskilwa and praise it. Lone Tree school begins last Monday. Miss Downing returns to Cottage next Sunday for Eddie Merritt led program. Jacob and Joseph themes discussed. Sprague Show Co passes through Lone Tree en route to Whitefield for two evenings. Election last Saturday yields John Dawson for fall term and Albyn Allen fills vacancy amid large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland
R. Watt
Henry
Lone Tree
Clawson
P. Reynolds
Whitefield
John Dawson
Albn Allen
Silver Craze Depreciates Value Yet Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Promises Worth
The note warns that silver has depreciated in commerce and may be impracticable as money. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup for indigestion and says small investments in the product have proven valuable, with doses sold at the Powell drug store.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lacon- Acon Department
B. Powell
Tee
Haney
Honey
Po Laon
Ea Morey
Duschesne
United States Army
Fort Sheri
Jty
Opera House
Hammond
Jand Messrs Andrews
Stever
Harry Wescott
George Marsh
Frank Tire
K. B. Thomas
Walter Chap
Hattie” Goodrich
de Hancock
Gail Broaddus
Nellie Dillon
Hattie Kunnies Nannie Broaddus
Margray
Chillicothe
Hansad
Kahn
Willis
Pic
Jimes Reader
Belle Smith
Smith
Martin Fahey
Dominick Vallejo
Handt Fisher
David Perkins
Chase Dombardt
R McClary
Lillian N Tan
Gillett
Andrew Foci
Clark
Kendrick D Foster
Tholk
Michiel Milan
Ferdinand Mannelt
Sherwood
Hiram O Wright
Homes Morrison
Eadie Richardson
Anda ‘Stan
Mary—Berry
Lacon Society
Peoria Journal
Milwaukee
National
Leslie Waughop
Eatella Deck
Frank Applen
Josephine Colehower
Saratoga
Amelia J. McMakin
J._Britt Hartley
Metro
Undertaker-Koeller
Forrest
St Louis
Spirit Land
Minnie Green
Main Street
Revavid McLeish
Henry Cemetery
Pitcher’s Castorla
Guy of
Marshall County
John Ris
Republical
E. H. Hutchins
Third Ward
Republica
J.P. Sparling
C. A. Frommel
Alderman
Theodore Bickerman
City
W. J. Davis, Henry, I
Carrington
Henry Knights of
Pythias
Marrington
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Randolph St
New
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