Our Sister Towns in Lacon News Brief
Rev J A Johnson spent Tuesday in Chillicothe on business. Miss Rathbun of Chicago visits aunt Mre J R Chapman. Mrs Ollie Barnes returned from Pekin. Dr Thomas and Obas Roth back from western trip. Rev Miller and wife visited Monday. G A Barnes and wife in Peoria. B R McClury and wife in Ikewine. Jean Thompson to return from Chicago this week. Mrs A Johnsons sister Mrs Eean to Des Moines. Winslow Evans duo Peoria for residence. Crystal Supper attendees named. Will Klevesat wed Marian Henneke at Peoria. Avalstant Cashier Dr Thompson to vacation. Harry Wescott to replace him. Ys entertainment at Rose Tall tonight with tableaux and a farce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
J. A. Johnson
Chilicothe
Rathbun
Chicago
J. R. Chapman
Ollie Barnes
Pekin
Thomas
Obas Roth
Miller
la Prairie
G. A. Barnes
Peoria
R McClury
Ikewine
Jean Thompson
Eean
Jeff
Des Moines
Iowa
Winslow Evans
Crystal Bupper
Blanche Hancock
May
Laura Jenkins
Gertie McClary
Capt Fisher
Will Klevesat
Marian Henneke
Henry
Will
Avalstant
Or. Thompson
Harry Wescott
Rose Tall
Congress
SPARLAND Notes and Local Happenings
Mrs E Gapen of Ottawa visited a few days and returned home Tuesday. Walter Athay did painting and paper hanging and is said to do it splendidly. John Woodward returned to England on Monday. The mail route agent remains as parties ask too much. The town looks beautiful in apr attire with blooming fruit trees. Roy Pearce moved from Morgan Park and will settle here. Geo Cumming is back from coal contracting with fair success. The Odd Fellows held a social with music and supper. Ed Tanquary’s pocket book, stolen earlier, was recovered Sunday and returned. Charley Schultz’s house was struck by lightning but saved. Little Holand Athay suffered scarlet fever and related complications. Mr Teamer lost a long mottled pocket book two weeks ago. please drop it in the post office box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Mre
E. Gapen
Ottawa
Walter Athay
John Woodward
Joseph Atherton
England
Roy Pearce
Morgan Park
Geo Cumming
Ed Tanquary
Charles Schultz
Charley
Holand Athay
Teamer
Ander
Whitefield Corners Lighthearted Local Notes And Hopes
Local items report splendid crepes and abundant fruit prospects. The Whitefield Corner orchestra plans a musical entertainment soon. Worthington ships wagon loads, Mrs George Snell recovers, Adna Hardy seeks eye care in Peoria, and Children’s Devon is planned by Sunday school organizers. William Fountains improves on Koch treatment. home life humor and household satire close the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Whitefield Carner
Worthington
Atore
George Snell
Adna Hardy
Peoria
Devon
Dr Willis
Eureka
William Fountains
Koch
Garrett
Local notes from La Prairie Centre community page
A community column recounts parish happenings, social plans, and local incidents. It mentions a social, church services, a burial at age 96, cattle shipment to Chicago, travel to Peoria for a spring plan, a wagon accident injuring a thumb, a doctor likely leaving Sparland, a colt mishap, a marriage in Colorado, and a bonnet social fundraiser with prizes.
Castoria Promises Backed By Recalled Child Health Claims
A retro advertisement extols Castoria as a universal remedy for children's ailments from infancy to childhood. The piece repeats the product name with various ages and symptoms, presenting Castoria as a trusted cure across generations.
Magnolia Community Notes and Local Happenings
Magnolia news notes beans sugar McKinley bill talk of farmers sowing oats and tile factory start Monday. Locals gain new mail carrier and discuss prices, schools reopen with teachers Lucy Burt and Effie Bracken, and election results show Galvin and Stickel elected. Community ads mention stationery sale and corn selling time.
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Perfect Gentle Laxative
In an appeal to readers, the advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasing to taste remedy. It claims easy consumption, eye appeal, stomach tolerance, and healthy effects, branding it the one perfect laxative and most gentle diuretic known.
Buckien's Arnica Salve Sold Near Dr Powell's Store
An old advertisement touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises and sores. It claims full cure, refunds cents per box, and notes sale at Dr Powell's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckien
Arnica
Dr Powell
Deus
Hennepin Schedules and Social Happenings Report
Mrs Walk Leech is sick while Lida Wood returns from Chicago. The village builds new sidewalks on Court street and residents host visits in Henry. Elder Doney preaches at M E church and Pool schoolhouse forms a new Sunday school. Odd Fellows attend services, host a ball, and members enjoy a sociable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Walk Leech
Lida Wood
Chicago
Court Street
Mahlon Newburn
Henry
Elder Doney
M. E. Church
Jennie Towle
Thomas Lacy
LaSalle
Lacy
Jos Fairchild
Kansas City
Henry Rossenburg
Peoria
Rossenburg
Billy McGregor
Pool
M. E
W. T. Kerr
Putnam School Director Elected and Local Notices
Pluma Grady was elected school director at Putnam. Edward Grady bought the Cook residence for 3800 cash. Easter services at M E church and local church notices. Northwestern University lecturer to speak on temperance May 7 at Christian church. Sabbath school reports for April show attendance and giving at M E and Christian churches. Also notes on local stock, a colt found tied, and a whistling post dug up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Pluma Grady
Fred Cook
Toledo
Ohio
Mra Deyoe
Edward Grady
Cook
James R. Veach
M E
John Anderson
W C Leverer
Northwestern University
Evanston
Christian Church
M. E. Church
WEST OXBOW community notices and obituary
Listings note improving health of Jim Michener Jane Hailey and others while detailing relapses and recoveries. Farewell for Andy Roath's children. social visits of Albert Stickel clan. Obituary for Orange Haskins, aged about 65, with funeral details at the Christian church and reflections on his life and moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Oxbow
Jim Michener
Jane Hailey
Anton Margeson
Claud Huber
Ina Norris
Hwc Hailey
M Perdew
David Cheatbut
Andy Roath
Canada
Albert Stickel
Mra Stickel
Calvin Shields
Halblide
Henry _Roath
Tillie
Lizzie Kline
Ina Ransom
Birdie
Pluma Hailey
Junia
Strong People and Early Care for Colds
An editorial note argues robust individuals risk sicker outcomes by delaying relief while frail people seek care early, advising prompt treatment at first symptoms. The piece promotes Reid's German Cough and Kidney care from Sylvan Remedy Co with 50 cent bottles, sold by J. H. Atkinson in Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Acold
Sylvan Remedy Co
Main St
Peoria
J. H. Atkinson
Henry
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Lewis Calder
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B. Bell
Alice Hol Neter
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Lions Root
Prise
Rob Turnbull
Lewis Duchesne
William Burnett
Lew Wheeler
A. F. Leigh
Spain
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Tostah
California
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Samantha
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Castoria
Abe
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Mies
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Powers
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Magnolia
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Mr Beckwith
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Ruble Bros
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Etta
Milo
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New York
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Ives Family
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