Qur Sister Towns. Lacon
Mrs Dr Roseberry was a Peoria caller Tuesday. Mrs Fort and niece Anna Boal returned home from Chicago Monday. Mrs Willie Marsh and daughter of Peoria are visiting at Mrs Geo Marsh's this week. Sheriff Paskell came from Henry Tuesday to see that things were all quiet about the court of justice. Maria Gage, at theog hoontemplates a trip to New Orleans before returning home from her studies. Misses Laura Colfier and Madge Roseberry visited La Rosa Wednesday. hoo Rell lost three fingers at work in the mill last week but is recovering well. While Ired Street rider Ovid his wheel and was thrown against a tree. he is recovering. Mrs James Curtis and daughter of John Fisher died north of town last Thursday. funeral Saturday and interment in Lacon cemetery. Mrs Curtis was about 40. Mr and Mrs Myers moved to Peoria. funeral services were at M. I. church Sunday.
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la Rosa
Hoo Rell
Ired Street
George Treakle
James Curtis
John, Fisher
Curtis
Robert Myers
Peoria
Myera
Exlire
Myers
M. 1
Rov Moots
Hopewell
Peter Maubach
A. Stadel
Amil Myers
Wimner
Sarah Freeman
Chris
Shaffers
Frank Irkson
Anton Stadel
Frank
Grubbersville
John Smith
Baby
Grandpa
Grandma Schloser
Shultzes
Charley Martin
Ireland
Charley
Lacon
John Fisher
Jacon
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for wide skin use
The sale offers Bucklen’s Arnica Salve described as the best salve for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores totter chapped hands and all skin eruptions. It passes ively cures piles or no pay. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 2 cents per box by Dr Powell.
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Bucklen
Powell
Sparland Births and Local Happenings Chronicle
Twins born to Lewis Odell on Friday. Russell M Frisbey Jr returned from Chicago for vacation. Robert Pringle in town, heavier after illness. Al Brasfield hopes for quick recovery. T Van Antwerp visited St Louis to view land. C R Condit, RR agent, returned with bride. F A Barr elected to a three year term at school election. Adah Timberlake arrived from Maine visiting H Campbell. W H Athay erects new wire fence, Ambrose Cumming adds Arborvitae fence. A stillborn twin and a surviving twin were buried at Nighswonger cemetery. House cleaning fever grips town. carpets out, hubby gets a workout. W R Jenkins now sells Chicago Tribune encyclopedias locally for weeks.
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Ondey
Last
Arbor Vita
Lewis
Chicago Tribune Co
Varna and LaRose residents cheer rail plans and bikes
Local notes celebrate new bicycles bought in Lacon by Varna residents Jao A. Johnson and Frank McCoy. Hon O. H. Blaine will speak on temperance at M E church Friday and Saturday evenings with free admission. Mentions deaths, railroads, water works, marble streets, and porch porches.
Local notes from April weather and community events
Whilefield reports many plowing for corn amid showers as April turns to May. Al Shaffer returns from Lombardville visiting friends. Mrs Harlin faces friction after Peoria trip. John Harlin recovers though unwell. Eddie Burt Jr backs a new single harness and buggy wheel as daily life shifts with a runaway horse.
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Whilefield
al Shaffer
Lombard— Ville
Mrs Harlin
Peoria
John Harlin
Eddie Burt Jr
Caley Coal and Local Happenings Stir Small Town News
Caley’s mine reports ample high quality second vein coal ready to meet demand while spring flood damage is repaired. Crow Meadow Grange notes growing membership and a lighthearted tax debate on old bachelors funding old maids. A live alligator seen last fall is now dead. skeleton found near Lombardville is measured at feet and inches. Ida Nightwonger and twin Ivan, buried side by side, mourned by many as pastor Rey DeClarke offered solace.
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Joe Bogner
Henry
Lombardville
Lewis Nightwonger
Ida
Nightwanger
Ivan
Jesus
Rey DeClarke
Christ
New Pathmaster S Otth Whitefield and Local Notes
SOTTH WHITEFIELD Chas Jacobs named pathmaster. Paul Nightwonger welcomed a son. Mrs Bonham and Allie visit Robison and Marshall. Nightwonger engine demo from Henry. Miss Holler passes at Lacon. School election peaceful with five women voting. H Marshall re-elected director. Plan to build a modern new schoolhouse atop the hill.
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Sotth Whitefield
Chas Jacobs
Mark J. Monahan
D. Hosfield
Paul Nightwonger
Henry
Lillie Lopeman
Smith
Bonham
Allie
Grandma Robison
Marshall
H. Marshall
Whitefield Corners Local Notes and Events
Eldridge Monroe moves to Tiskilwa and scarlet fever cases appear nearby. Merton Swift returns from Greer College. Masons start on Mrs Fountain’s barn. Emma Bean of Putnam visits Loomis family. New dwelling and store planned at the corners 8000. Oriental lecture by the Assyrian draws strong attendance. Willing Workers basket social planned for May 1 at Thomas Runne Wells with two person supper baskets and a prettiest basket prize. Willing Workers sell baskets with names inside for supper partners. וכן women’s groups promote Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder with medals and diplomas.
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G. Snell
Peoria
Merton Swift
Greer College
Masons
Fountain
Emma Bean
Putnam
Mra L. Loomis
Longman
Henry
Lu Elk
Wea
Henry and Putnam
Vincent Aten
Oodman
Thomas Runne Wells
Wilmot Elected School Director in La Prairie Center
Cyrus Root reports in La Prairie Center that Mrs X C Wilmot was elected school director on Saturday while Clarence Calder resigned triggering another election. The community notes visitors from Chillicothe and Henry, a piano purchase in Chicago, scarlet fever cases nearly recovered, and a church entertainment with Oriental costumes recalling the midway at the fair.
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Clarence Calder
Birds and Flowers of Spring Transformation Ad
The ad urges readers to embrace new life and transformation as nature awakens. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a unique remedy to aid a new physical life and invites trial. Available in 10c 50c and $1.00 sizes at Dr Powell's.
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Caldwell
Powell
Hopewell notes and local happenings in Friday column
Reads like a community column with tile work and grubbery updates. Names include Peter Maubach Amil Myers Wimner Schloser Chris Glantz and James Curtis with details of farming repairs dances grain prospects and a funeral at Lacon Kiron church.
Sudden Death Shocks Clear Creek Community
The community mourns the death of Mrs Dutro described as beloved and Christian, with sympathies extended to her husband and daughter. Reports note Mrs Dutro was well regarded and believed to be prepared for her passing as the town attends to ongoing spring farm duties and family visits.
Della Alien In Neighborhood Sewing Update
In Quaker Lane, Della Alien is seen in the neighborhood sewing as sickness improves. Oliver Wilson was re elected school director Saturday. The nurse for Mattie Mills returned to Chicago Saturday. Alice Barber and Beatrice Massie visited Mr and Mrs Frank Smith Sunday. A memorial meeting for Huldah R. Smith was held by the W C T U at Mrs Mattie Wilsons home Friday.
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Quaker Lane
Della Alien
Oliver Wilson
Mattie Mills
Chicago
Alice Barber
Beatrice Massie
Frank Smith
Huldah R. Smith
W.C.T.U
Mattie Wilson
Community Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week
Lone Tree residents report Hennebery family adding to their house. Cora Murphy visits sister Etta in Putnam. Mrs Albert McCoon seen on our street. Dick Hay left an organ at John Dawson's for trial. Eugene O'Brien and family visited Pat Finnegan's. Allie Togerty, employed by Tiskilwa, spent Sunday at home. Mabel and Olive Downing of Princeton visited Fanson over the weekend. Frank Bell elected school director by a four vote margin. Corby Wright challenged as opposing candidate.
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Lone Tree
Hennebery’s
Cora Murphy
Frank Bell
Corby Wright
Milo Harvest Promising Despite Dry Weather
The oats crop looks good despite dry conditions. J. L. McCullough has been chosen president of the Hon Board. The school election passed quietly.
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J. L. McCullough
Election of Orville Bair and local notes on Midway road
Orville Bair was elected last Saturday night. Horace Blaisdell, injured by a runaway team, is recovering and out again. Road grading on Midway is improving looks and travel. Easter services at the M E church were deferred due to grandma Reid's funeral. Dry weather causes scarce water with many hauling from distant sources. A little rain fell last Sunday but was not helpful.
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Orville Bair
Horace Blaisdell
Zee Sort Aon
M. E
Grandma Reid
Eight Hours for Work Sparks Debate in England
A new book by John Rae urging an eight hour day draws attention in England. It argues reduced hours do not lower output and claims more workers are not created by shortening hours. Posts from penitentiary newsprint urge Georgia to end convict leases and push permanent road improvements using convict labor.
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John Rae
England
Saare
Georgia
Democratic Party
Japanese Advance Threaten Pekin Surrender Suggested
The article discusses a Japanese march on Pekin and the potential surrender under international law. It argues a Pekin fall would cripple the Chinese government, end hostilities, and pave the way for Japanese advance toward Moukden and Manchurian wealth, possibly through a council of nations.
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Pekin
Moukden
Council of Nations
Japs’ India Conquest Talk Sparks Interest
The speech hints at imperial ambitions while Mother Victoria debates her claim to the eastern empress business as discussions unfold about broader Asia expansion.
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WueEn
India
Victoria
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