Raid at Woodman lodge sparks surprise arrest
William O Leary visited Watseka after his term while Ed Condett rode up from Peoria for a raid over Sunday with ints frorily. Ladies raided the Woodman lodge Tuesday night catching them by surprise. James Wolfe brought the corpse to Spain with I FP Lancaster. A town case before H Barr ended with James Gallup presiding and a jury delivering a late verdict after midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Leary
Watseka
Ed Condett
Peoria
Woodman
James Wolfe
Marseilles
I. FP
Lancaster
Spain
H. Barr
James Gallup
Penes
Yong
Death of Joseph I Lancaster in 1891 at Marseilles
Joseph I Lancaster died in Marseilles on Saturday morning April 14 1891 He was born December 7 1861 in Sparland Illinois His parents reside there He belonged to the Masonic lodge Sparland and the Odd Fellows His body was handled by Marseilles Masons and pallbearers from Sparland and Marseilles conducted ceremonies at the grave Odd Fellows performed the grave rites and the remains were laid in the cemetery The Lancaster family thanks friends in Marseilles Sparland and vicinity for support during their bereavement and burial April 14 1894
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph I
Lancaster
Marseilles
Sparland
Qol
Lodgar
Odd Fellows
Masons of
Marsailles
Bro. Francis
Odd Wollows
I. F. Lancaster
Wedding reception for Charlie Hofer and bride noted
Community news from South Whitefield recounts farm and school life, visits, and a large wedding reception at the Hofer home for Charlie Hofer and his bride with about 70 guests. Anecdotes include a lucky ring found in a cake and a doll-like toy at the reception.
Whitefield Corners Community Notes and Death of Henry Snell
Sadie Reed is ill. A dust shower and light rain. Perrine and Minnie Hirbs married Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Grady visited Steven and wife. Mr Mofft sick but improving. Clos Worthington visited with Kisio family. Doyle Hill and Dr Willis Lake trip with ducks. Mrs Willis visited Putnam and Mrs Ed Grady. Willing Workers meet April 25 with a poverty social April 24. Death of Henry Snell aged 88. Funeral held Sunday at 3 with Rev R Y Hazard. relatives attended from White City and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Reed
Ochattels Perrine
Minnie Hirbs
Grady
Steven
Mr Mofft
Clos_ Worthington
Mra Kisio
Doyle
Hill
Willis
Putnam
Ed Grady
Mra Hazard
Thio
Henry Snell
Snell
Grandpa
R. Y. Hazard
Assere
Ed Snell
White City
Smith
J. Clark
Kansas
Steuben News Silent Barnyard Mischief And Church Burglary
Local notes report Mr Smith must replant oats after poor yields last week while Mr Mead's illness improves. Odells team ran away causing a wagon upset but little damage. Thieves have broken into the church thrice in three months, stealing a stand cover and scattering books. shutters and glass were damaged but donors' items remained. The community asks for discovery and punishment of the guilty parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuben
Smith
Mead
Newis Odells
Lewis
Advertising Claim for Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An old advertisement extols Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to prevent diseases by regulating bowel movements. It touts a sample bottle of 10 doses for 10 cents and urges readers to bless the day they tried it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Dr Powell
Castleton Revival Ends. Montery School Election Soon
The Methodist revivals at Castleton closed last week after a layoff. A school election will be held in the Monter district on Saturday the 21st. Mr Davidson, blacksmith, expects two sisters from Scotland this week. A Sunday school was organized last Sunday with Mr Nichols elected superintendent. Margaret Malone returns home after three months away, having stayed with her sister in Bradyville, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
Castleton
Monter
Davidson
Scotland
Nichols
Margaret Malone
Bradyville
Caldwell's Syrup Peppermint Plesant Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Caldwell's Syrup Pep with a pleasant taste. It promises relief from constipation indigestion and sick headache. Available in 10 dose bottles for 10 cents and large size 60 cents at De Powells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
de Powell's
Putnam Local News And Court Case Notes
Fred Morgan of Varna visits family as J B Parker and wife travel from Keitha burg. Levi Hines accepts night agent job at eury after railroad learning. A court case before Jud ge Condit ends with Emmet Morgan as plaintiff and George Gondault as defendant. verdict guilty. Jacob Walters injured by a 32 caliber revolver while inspecting it. recovering. Church grounds improvements and water drainage work completed. 25 workers plus Ladies Helping Hands sewing in parlor. Thanks extended to Putnam friends for aid after the April 8 fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Morgan
Varna
J.B. Parker
Keithaburg
Levi Hines
Eury
Justica Condit
Emmet Morgan
George Gondault
PF. &. Potter
Morgan
Clover
Goodsell
Evence
Jacob Walters
Putnam
Indies
and Masino R. Olark
Hennepin City News Highlights Local Doings
Local notes report today’s city election on the docket. Frad Deyo debuts a new driving horse, P. Dove ships a cargo of fat cattle to Chicago, and Granville hosts a Sunday county Sunday school convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frad Deyo
P. Dove
Chicago
Granville
Henry Studggin
Princeton
Lyle H. Durley
B. Greiner
T. M. Thompson
Iowa City
Eddy & Towle
Lyman Loomis
Daugher
D. W. Danley
W. Johnson
Friend
Harry, Stouffer
Hennepin Shooting Club
W. C. Patterson
Harry Raymond Comedy Co
Walter Boyle
Henry
J.B. Davis
Rex
Rock River conference reports and local notes from Hennepin
Rey Harris attended the Rock River conference in Mazon last Monday and Tuesday. George Stouffer has fully recovered and is back at C. & W. Sddy's. Gossips note artesian water draws for Henryville youths in Hennepin. Palestine travellerswere hosted by W. Patterson and J.B. Davis. Miss Mahon gave gospel temperance sermons at Congregational and M. E. churches. Charley Wood and a Hennepin dancer attended a Princeton ball. An April 19 concert at MS. 4 church features Ida Porter and Candare Richey. Dr Mila Belle Sharp spoke to mothers and daughters at the courthouse. A.A Davis vs J.J. Sweeney spar over embezzlement allegations. Weeks Bros report a successful well east of Hennepin at 47 feet. plans call for a mill and water supply to outbuildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Harris
Congregational Church
Rock River
Mazon
George Stouffer
C. & W. Sddy
Henry
Hennepin
Philip Hoyland
Ludson
Chicago
Palestine
Jerusalem
Egypt
W. ©. Patterson
J.B. Davis
Miss Mahon
Congregation Church
M. E. Church
Charley Wood
Princeton
Charley
Child’s Meat Market
Ida Porter
Church
Candare Richey
Tonica
Mila Belle Sharp
Mothers and Daughters of
Court House
Magnolia News Highlights and Local Notices
Sunday at home notes and visitors from Lostant Henry Varna Whitefield and Hope. school drama The School Ma’am planned for Friday with proceeds to the library. temperance meeting and a sermon by Rev Bliss. A death shock and sympathies offered. Magnolia Henry hack schedule and passenger service announced by W W Bobbitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Tudio Massie
Eberly
Lostant
George Keller
Henry
Ollie Stillwell
Mary Mitchell
Joe Wright
Cora Bliss
Cynthia van Horne
Varna
Clare Rolley
Charles McAllister
Hope
J. H. McKirgan
Dean
John
Miles Rublo
George Wable
Clara Law
Whitefield
John Dean
Wilson Barber
Elzy Downey
Rev Baker the Evangelist
Rev Bliss
Theodora Wilson
Lula Wilson
W. W. Bobbitt
Mt Palatine
Clear Creek
Tonica
Bobbitt
Local news notes and household updates on Milo area
The column reports a milder spring day dated the 16th with Hay’s lot fenced. McClain hires a new housekeeper from Lacon. Osts are arriving, though some sowed over. Grinwold again lacks a housekeeper, and someone named Charley is urged to try again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClain
Lacon
Grinwold
Charley
District No 1 race for school directors heats up
A district No 1 election edge shows a woman candidate joining the fight for school board seats. Local items also report a forged money order case, a birth, a marriage, a death by suicide in Milo, and a running set of humorous quips from Detroit and Brooklyn papers.
A Cheerful Change as Widow Clark to wed next year
The judge notes a cheerful change as widow Clark plans a fastened marriage next year after a period of hardship. She previously endured a year of struggle and poverty and will now enter a life of abundance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Clover
Proof Positive and the Courtroom Confession
A humorous Life strip dialogue centers on a drunken exchange and a city paper proprietor accused of tattling on a man. Officers discuss the culprit’s mental state while a judge presses for a quicker matter. Mrs Doubtful questions mail invitations linked to Jack Harlemite and a tailor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McQurk
Doubtful
Dicky
Mrs. Doubtful
Jack Harlemite
Frosty wishes fuel busy season for Georgia business
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution notes a character who longs for frost and cold yet prefers summer in return, describing business dealings driven by weather wishes and a wary view of market behavior.
Smoothing Hila Path by Guus and George
A brief witty exchange from the New York Weekly shows Guus chiding George for lacking spunk to propose. George reveals he claimed engagements to two girls to push Miss Prettie away, highlighting romantic comedy banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guus
Miss Prettie
George
N. Y
Classic Newspaper Snippets and Quips From Historic Columns
A collage of brief humorous exchanges and social observations from 19th and early 20th century papers. Exchanges cover college opinions, fishing jokes, new neighbors, fashion, family quips, and preserving wellbeing. Notable lines include Percival family debates, a Boxing Day style quip on shoes, and a railroad cow-ketcher suggestion.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adams Stroat
Peoria, III
Henry Republican
Gzoraxz Burr, Eprror
Elizabeth Young
Gridley
D. A. Rowley
Ali Jaabil
Democratic
J .I. Day
Dixon
Big Brothers
Day
Ilo
Luther
Pardy McCune
John Bel
Jug Ndl
Frank Poroh
Frank
Bell
Ed Breen
Porch
Porah
Roy
Mra T. A. Street
Laocon
Paorla
Zancon
M.be. Church
Roy Morse
Lieaning
South Whitefield
H. D. Bonham
Cora_Gelger
E. Hofer
Miss Gelger
Charlie Hofer
Promator
Harmon
Katie Iser
J. Watercott
Ander
Miss Reiser
Tom G
Whitefeld
A.A Davis
Spring Valley Sentinel
J. J. Sweeney
Ladd Appeal
Toi
Weeks
Milo
Hay
David Robinson
Kewanee Ayers
Orange Haskins
New Jersey
Allright
Charles Hufnagel
Joseph Sutherland
Mure
J. Cappertune
Aman
L A. Nevitt
Nevitt
Tallor
Chappie
Detroit Free Press
Flubbe
Dubbe
Mrs Falling
Charles
Brooklyn
Parker
Harper’s Bazar
Atlanta Constitution
Ivory
THE
Prootea & Gamble Co, Cin'ts
Percival
Tribune
Brooxton
Washington Star
Charlie
Papa
Sir Marthy
Marthy
Harper’s Weekly
Amy
Josephine
Strance
Miley
Anton
James Kane
Miles
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!