Our Sister Towns and Town Affairs in Lacon
In Lacon, Miss Jo Dean visits, Mrs Lucy Foster returns, and Chautauqua circles meet. Typhoid sickens Sam Tag Rart while Peoria trips include Howard, Lu Gaston, and Sue Meier. Easter services planned, and local politics discuss a reform ticket led by Dr Dean, but election results favor the law and order slate with Magoon Barnes as mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Jo Dean
Dean
Lucy Foster
Mia Ara
Chautauqua Circle
David Owens
Rob Thomas
Peoria
Sam Tag Rart
Congregational Church Association
Howard
Lu Gaston
Sue Meier
Christian Endeavor Sociable
James Weacott
Frank Berkmen
Law and Order
Democrat
Magoon Barnes
Jacob Strawn
Charlee McEntee
Geo Hunter
Theidohr
J. D. Thompson
Barbara
Odd Fellows to Celebrate in Bariama on April 20
Local notes list residents and visitors including N W Tanner in Lacon painting, Mr Island of Peoria visiting Frank A Barr Ia, Miss Phillips of La Prairie visiting sister Mrs J E Saggers, Mrs Alice Pease moving to Minnesota, Comrade J Brainfield visiting Peoria, G W Zimmerman returning from a visit to Iowa, Mrs MoM Sherburne in Minneapolis, Archie Williams guest of C W Buckley, holiness services at Father Marshall's, Harrison Thomas building a new home in Hollow, William Hoskins sick with lung fever but improving, William Smith near completion of new barn on Perry Street, William Runclipper aided by J Saegers, Clara J Dobbs returning from Kansas visit to resume school, Joseph Lancaster arriving from California noting boom there burnt, Stephen Dez an old soldier dying Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
N. W. Tanner
Lacon
Mat Kline
Island of
Peoria
Frank A. Barr Ia
Miss Phillips
la Prairie
J. E. Saggers
Alice Pease
Minnesota
J. Brainfield
Pooria
G. W. Zimmerman
Nwa
Mom Sherburne
Minneapolis
J. J Splain
Archie Williams
Henry
C. W. Buckley
Father
William Smith
Perry Street
William Runclipper
J. Saegers
Clara J.dobb
Worth Kowaneco
Joseph Lancaster
California
Slephen Dez
Phranta
Marching On Before Inspecting Officers At Head Quarters
A fragmentary religious note references marching on before the great inspectin officers and answering to roll call at head quarters. It quotes a biblical exhortation about entering the day of the Lord and is signed by G. E. Oraz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Oraz
Whitefield News Notes From Sugar Grove Village
Whitefield reports a dreary week with rain brightening fields and a school election planned for next Saturday at Sugar Grove with polls opening at 4 o clock. A Sugar Grove teacher Mr Bouton decorates the school pond with about a dozen soft maple trees. Thomas Momer dehorned eight cows last week, Merritt performing the work, a first for Whitefield. A town supervisor tends two patients, an unusual event in ten years. Mrs Homer Thompson remains ill. Isabel Darly of Humphrey cares for her mother and is improving. A Sugar Grove meeting Sunday April 21 at 2:30 p.m. aims to organize a Sunday school. bring Bibles and hymn books. Henry Mobler of Nebraska visited his parents and sold horses well on Long Island. he lost a hand injury from a thrasher. Ludwig is seen westward, likely visiting Mollie, whose soothing presence eases his sorrows. Crow Creek bridge hosts a playful wooing between a widower with livestock and a thin, recently bereaved woman. observers note their potential wedding gift in due course.
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Thomas Momer
Merritt
Thomas
Whitefield
Homer Thompson
Isabel Darly
Humphrey
Ned
Sugar Grove
Moe
Henry Mobler
Nebraska
Henry
Long Island
Thrasher
Ludwig
Mollie
Crow Creek Bridge
Whitefield Corners community notes drift and changes
Local item includes Hartley discarding his cow after Griswold letter . Black Maria moves under Little guidance and Rey Warner back in town. Easter program planned for 2 pm. a social at L Loomin’s was a success. Mrs Susan Lundy and Madams Little and Worthington offer dressmaking. Owl details on farming, fox hunt impact, and stockman Y A Glenn shifting to Black cattle.
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Hartley
Griswold
Little
Rey Warner
Ed Fountain
Kenyon
Worthington
L. Loomin’s
Roy Warner
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and more with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold at Dr Powell’s drug store.
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Bucklen
Dr Powell
Oxbow Community News and Local Happenings
Oxbow residents report Myrtle Travis joined the M E church with Rev Me Niel Bunday G W Michener officiating. Visits from John Williams of Clear Creek and news of illnesses, a social hop at Mr King, and farm plans fill the week. Ellen Brumsey laid to rest. a house fire nearby caused little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Travis
M. E Church
Leslie Foster
E. C. Hillabrand
J A. Kays
Alice
M. E
Caledonia
Gerad
McNecl
Ellen Brumsey
Caledonian
Brumsey
A Close Call for Mrs Johnson of Toledo
Mrs A Johnson of Toledo suffered from heart disease symptoms including breathlessness chest pains and coughing. After being given up to die she was cured by Dr Miles New Ure, sold locally by Dr Pow.
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A. Johnson
Toledo
Miles
Local Notices and Community Items Tied to Quaker Lane
Oscar Bumgarner to oversee fence builders this week on Quaker Lane. Miss Wright returns to Henry County home last Friday. Clarence Mills bears a gash on his ear after a hatchet incident. A B. Wilson elected Saturday trustee to fill Henry Swindler’s expired seat. Lois Wilson and cousin Herbert Smith show whooping cough like symptoms. Ernest Mills celebrates 9th birthday with nearby friends.
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Oscar Bumgarner
Miss Wright
Henry County
Clarence Mills
A.B. Wilson
Henry Swindler
Lois Wilson
Herbert Smith
Ernest Mills
Local notes mix church events and community plans
Granma Johnson weak. J R Veach expects engine in Putnam this week. Mrs Emeline Davis returns from visit. reports a fine son. Elder Winter of Princeton preached to a fair audience at the Christian church. Coal prospectors to arrive soon to seek wealth beneath the area. A committee will meet at the E church Friday at 1 p m to decorate for Easter. Ch arles Grubbs of Chicago offers painting work for W H Wheeler and O P Carroll. Rev Eby of Peoria spoke at the Christian church Sunday. audience pleased. Lesson for next Sunday is Love is the fulfilling of the law. Easter supper planned at Brenkins Hall with pies featuring a new four plus in middle. Blanchie Kelso and Miss Eckley of Bradford start dressmaking above Elder Parker's grocery. Everyone invited to attend.
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Grandma Johnson
J R. Veach
Putnam
Emeline Davis
Cal Pembrok
Elder Winter
Princeton
E. Church
Charles Grubbs
Chicago
W. H. Wheeler
O. P Carroll
Eby
Peoria
New Church of
Henry
Christian Church
Jesson
Blanchie Kelso
Mies Eckley
Bradford
Dreas
Brenkins’ Hall
Quiet election postponed to next Saturday 20th inst
In the office of O. P. Carrol the local election was delayed to the next Saturday the 20th. An election will also be held at the village school for one director. Faster services at M. E. church Sunday afternoon promise an engaging program led by Prof Kech of Henry. Elisha Henkins moves his family to a farm 3 miles west, selling his residence and blacksmith shop.
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O. P. Carrol
M. E
Kech
Henry
Elijah Henkins
W. J. Veach
John Nelson
Washington Territory
Seattle
Hippis
Putnam
J. R. Veach
Duke Bros
H. V
Veach
California Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle Bowel Relief
Gentle ladies and sufferers from habitual constipation are urged to use the pleasant California liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. It acts promptly yet gently on the bowels kidneys liver and stomach without sicken or debilitation. Sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles by Dr Powell Im
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California
Powell
Pierce
Prosper Hill News summary of local happenings
Saturday trustee election at Prosper Hill School resulting in an unclear winner. Farmers plow in earnest for Jennie Drake. Mrs James Shields sold 62 dozen eggs in just over two weeks. Old Jack Frost returns with cold winds. A lawsuit occurred at J A Kays residence between Mr Drew and another party. Wardy Broaddus of Varna visited for a fox chase with 12 dogs. James Shields’ group pulls stumps without dynamite. John Kays attended a Magnolia justice of the peace case. Boys misbehaved and needed taming. Miss Eben Brunmsey died on Friday and restment planned at Caledonis cemetery. sermon details not learned.
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Schoo
Jennie Drake
Pool School
James Shields
Jack Frost
J A. Kays
Drew
Wardy Broaddus
Varna
John Kays
Magnolia
Eben Brunmsey
Sandy
Caledonis
Lacon Orchestra Delights Citizens In Library Concert
A Saturday library concert featured the Lacon Orchestra with local musicians Miss Broaddus Mr Halsey Mr Reiter Wilbur Moon providing a memorable program. The ensemble performed Life in a Dream Heroiqui March and True Love polka among pieces with duets songs essays and instrumental numbers captivating attendees.
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Lacon Orchestra
Broaddus
Halsey
Reiter
Wilbur Moon
Ella Hutchins
Ida Clark
Nellie McCune
Ella Hutchings
Miss Halsey
Neilie McCune
Wilbur Moon. Instrumental Dues, March ‘‘Militaire,” Ella Nutechna
Clarionet Salo
Magurka
Erin
Swedish King’s Physician Endorses Hall’s Hair Renewer
Vincent Lundberg of Stokholm physician in chief to the king of Sweden recommends Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer for the scalp and hair.
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Vincent Lundberg
Stokholm
Sweden
Hall
Providence keeps $50,000 away from so many of us
An old witticism from the Detroit Free Press notes that in eight of ten cases sudden wealth of $50,000 drives a man to cracking up or laughing himself into folly, implying Providence withholds such sums from many.
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Providence
Detroit Free Press
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