Our Sister Towns and Local Happenings in August
The Wenona death and funeral are noted as the late Mrs Wm Norson was laid to rest in Oglesby after services at her parents' home. Wenona plans a public park festival on August 15 with foot and bicycle races and dancing to Henry orchestra. Lacon woolen mill faces temporary shutdown though new product lines loom. government blanket orders were studied but deemed impractical due to cost. Lydia Gallup of Lacon owns a fine herding dog now in St Louis after a long journey. reunion joy marked by the dog’s surprise bark when sighted near Chillicothe last Friday as owner and pet plan future reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Nor
Wenona
Oglesby
Wénona
Pieasant
Lacon
Lydia Gallup
St Louis
Lydia
Chillicothe
Riday
How To Look Good Through Health and Tonics
An article extols good looks as a product of healthy organs. It praises Electric Bitters as a tonic that acts on stomach liver and kidneys, purifies blood and improves complexion. Sold at Powell's Drug Store for 50 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.&f. A. Powell's Drug Store
Local Notes From Sparland and Surroundings
Sparland residents report guests and travel plans as May Buckley returns from Chicago while Dr. B. B. Rogers’s friend visits. Rev. B. K. Reynolds and family plan a Vermont trip to see Mr. Bold’s father. H Cannell travels to Maine for a vacation with relatives. Mrs G W Zimmerman heads to Dakota for a state meeting. Barr emerges as a prospective county treasurer candidate. Martland couple set to visit children in Iowa for about a month. boiler installation awaited at the coal shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills Walker
B. B. Rogers
May Buckley
Chicago
B. EK. Reynolds
Hasan
Boston
A. Barr
Mrao
Martland
Lowa
H. Cannell
Maine
W. Zimmerman
du. Seka
B. K.’Reynolds
Vermont
Mr. Nold
Harold Brinton Stoner Child Prodigy and Local Leader Dies
Harold Brinton Stoner, born February 9, 1880 in Marshall County Illinois, died July 28, 1898 after a period of poor health. A bright 1897 graduate, he delivered the Government oration and valedictory, planned to teach near home, and was admired for his poised bearing and clear voice. Services were held at his home conducted by Roy Evans of the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Brinton Stoner
Earth
M. B. Church
Harold
Stoner
Senate
Illinois
Marshall County
Roy Evans
M. E. Church
Slstac
Memorial Service For Harold Stoner At Local Church
Relatives and friends gathered to honor Harold Stoner, president of the Epworth League, with a memorial service at the M. B. church on Sunday evening August 7. Floral tributes were numerous and the community expressed deep sympathy for the Stoner family. Mourners included Mrs Dr Evans and many in memory of Harold’s life and service to the church. Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Frank Stoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth: Leagons
Sanday
Epworth League
M. B
Dr Evans
Wright
Norton
Mra
Park
M L.norton
R'Broaddus
Anna
Little
Eilen B. Norton
Wenona Notes and Local Happenings
Ed Si Faller attends a republican conference at Dwight while Dr Otto of Magnolia oversees Wenona practice during wartime. A Woodman picnic delegation of 175 plus a band traveled to Streator with Congressman Reeves speaking. Rube Monehon won the 100-yard dash. O L Myers and Joe Wonder win bets at races. Myers set fast times at Elkhart and Davenport before Hedrick. Also ads for New Great South American Kidney Cure claim rapid relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
Ed Si Faller
Dwight
William Lanof
Indiana
Otto
Magnolia
Myer
Pontiac
Reeves
Rube” Monehon
L. Myers
Joe Wonder
Elkhart
Ind
Bonna Allerton
Myers
Atavenport
Hedrick
Woodman picnic draw near Chilliaco region residents note
Burtha Burt returned home Friday. Mrs William Donovan hosted her brother from Sparland over Sunday. James Burt left for Wisconsin visiting Dixon Sunday. Amanda Aakland visited Jas Newman's in Henry over Sunday. A fair number plan to attend the Woodman picnic in Chilli Co next week. Ira Vail visits his uncle Dr Knapp in Brimfield for a few weeks. John Judd of Wenona interviewed Whitefield Democrats. Mr and Mrs James Ham, after six weeks with Richard remain, head home to Kansas. Mrs Knapp helped with threshers at Abel Wall’s. Joe Harrington takes over as road commissioner due to illness of Pater Mattern. Sam Bell Bell of Dwight visiting relatives. expects to return next week. Ray Clark preached at Sugar Grove last Sunday. plans to attend camp August 18. Will Blackburn nearly burned out last Thursday. closet blaze destroyed clothes but insured. Mr and Mrs Peter Bell entertain their daughter-in-law Mrs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bugar Grove
Burtha Burt
Wm—Donavan
Sparland
James Burt
Wisconsin
Dixon
Amanda Aakland
Jas Newman
Henry
Chillico
Abel
Vail
Ira
Brimfield
Dr Knapp
John Judd
Wenona
Whitefield
James Ham
Richard Remain
Kansas
Mre Knapp
Abel Wall
Pater Mattern
Joe Harrington
Sam Bell Bell
Dwicht
Bell
Expants
Wee Ray Clark
Sugar Grove
Will. Blackburn
Blackburn
Will
Peter Bell
Family Gatherings in Streator and Local Agriculture Talk
Logan Bell and family visited in Streator after four years with daughter Mra Twelv e, spending a day of reunion. Peter and Mrs Ball returned home, Lulu and Alice kept house, while farmers discuss threshing yields, noting variability from 30 to 40 bushels per acre and local land differences. A dentist, Dr Motter, praised as skilled with dental work, boosting local confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Bell
Mra
Sir Newnan
Streator
Ohio
Undercliff
Peter Ball
Lulu
Alice Ball
Dows
Hdstor
Henry
Oate
Gage x
Whitefield
Dr Motter
Tam
Doc
Whitefield Corners Community Notices
Next Sunday is our preaching day. Harold-Fawcett is hero spending and few days. O. Swift visited at H. D. Bonham's last Sunday. Ora True was visiting Maud Shartz last week, Dr Willis was here, or lies for special work. Rev Clark and family will attend Oak Hill camp meeting to begin next week. Wm Brokaw had friends visiting from Saybrook and Peoria. Homer Thompson and family and Mrs Clyde Dillie and children were guests at 8. Snyder's last Sunday. Flow Fountain will teach the Hunter school. She and Bertha Swift plan to attend the Institute in Princeton. Miss Finley of High Prairie and a friend were visitors at our League last Sunday evening. Epworth League will hold a Flower social at the parsonage next Friday evening. Ice cream and cake will be served. Mr and Mrs Worthington spent rest Sunday and Monday with their children, Wm Nelson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold—Fawcett
O. Swift
H.D. Bonham
Ora ‘True
Maud Shartz
Dr Willis
Ompton
Clark
Oak Hill
Wm Brokaw
Saybrook
Peoria
Homer Thompson
Clyde Dillie
Snyder
Flow
Hunter School
Bertha Swift
Princeton
Finley
High Prairie
Epworth League
Worthington
Wm Nelson
H. VD. Bonham
Reéop Nelson
Fleetwood
Eddie
Harry Bonham
George Daniels
Bertha Christman
Bertha
Folie
D. Bubbard
South Whitefield
Charles Kline
Maidie Nightwonger
R. Divilbiss
T. &. Hunt
Libbie
Leota
Stever
Henry
Effie .Waughop
Bonham School
Bonham
Camp meeting ends near Sheffield amidst hopes for health
Mrs Adolph Klein visits Chicago seeking recovery for her health though she doubts regaining strength. Word from Hugh Pangon of Iowa hints Theodore Pangon’s ship near Klondyke may have sunk. family hopes the report proves false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acsion
Sheffield
Adolph Klein
Chicago
Hugh Pangon
Iowa
Theodore
Klondyke
Bonham and Neighbors Social and Farm News
Local notes recount visits by Bonham families and neighbors across South Whitefield and Bureau counties. Mentioned are illnesses, repairs, and farm help from Weatville Indiana, with Libbie and Leota receiving a piano. An August 13 school entertainment at Bonham aims to raise funds for a religious cause with a 10 cent admission and ice cream included.
Threshing Machines, Socials and Visits Highlight Week
In our neighborhood threshing machines started up this week and a social at Ed Tanquary's last Tuesday eve drew a large crowd. Della Dann, staying with Ed Tanquary, returned to Lacon, while Bessie Tanquary from Sparland visited country relatives last weekend. Many locals plan to attend the Woodman picnic at Chillicothe next Wednesday. Bertha Morris and her husband visited home recently, traveling by buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Tanquary
Della Dann
Ed ‘Anquary
Lacon
Bessie Tanquary
Sparland
Cbillicothe
Bertha Morris
Bagay
Local notes recap from Peoria and surrounding communities
Marcus Hinman seeks pension increase examination in Peoria. Anne Trim visits from Chicago for a week or two of vacation. Sheridan Grove and Ed Bette travel to Dakota for sightseeing. Richard Davidson may head west for several weeks in Colorado. Obert Green returns from two months in New York. News reports birth of a boy, mother doing well. Eastern Star excursion to Hanry from Peoria enjoyed. Mrs Thomas Kershaw rents part of house to Mr Baker related to Milton Gaumer. Rev D O Martin announces September 4 dedication of Blue Ridge M E church with Elder Merril conducting. Congregational church grants vacation to Rev O A Marsh until September 1. A. M. Root buys E. C. Root estate picnic ground with deed signed by 14 heirs and 14 revenue stamps. Eastern Star meets Friday adds three new luminaries. visitors from Sparland and Chillicothe attend. refreshments follow. Order described as prospering and enthusiastic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Hinman
Peoria
Anne Trim
Chicago
Sheridan ,Grove
Ed Bette
Dakota
Richard Davidson
Colorado
Ieobert
A. Green
New York
Hoe
Hanry
Thomas Kershaw
D. O. Martin
M. E
Blue Ridge
Merril
Congregational Church
O. &. Marsh
Sparland
Chillicothe
Misses May and Minnie Ray Return From Summer Work
Hennepin report notes Misses May and Minnie Ray returning home from attending a summer school and institute. Local events include a lecture by Dr Wilson at the Congregational church on That Wife of Mine and The Lyon Comedy Company playing at the Opera House all week. Local notices mention Mrs C P Towle and family visiting Veronica, Essie Markley visiting from Chicago, and a minor fine for eggs thrown at prayer meeting attendees. An advertisement promotes Herbine liver medicine with a free trial bottle at Dr Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Minnie Ray
Dr Wilson
Congregational
Essie Markley
Chicago
Jos Boyle
Magnolia
Harry Reynolds
Reynolds
Magnolia Notes of Visits and a Wedding in Hennepin
Magnolia reports Maggie Morse visited Mrs Lundy last Sunday. Mrs Ten Dean and her young son are visiting old friends in town. Mrs Dent and Gertrude Ramsey visited Geo Gregory's Saturday night and Sunday. Dr Fred Taylor and wife of Florida were callers at father Taylor's Monday evening. Fred attended band practice. On Monday at Hennepin Miss Marie Mitchell and Mr Howe of Hoopeston were united in marriage. They will live in Grand Island Nebraska where he has a position. The bride is a church leader and will be greatly missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Maggie Morse
Lundy
Ten Dean
Little Son
Dent
Gertrude Ramsey
Geo Gregory
Fred Taylor
Florid
Father Taylor
Fred
Hennepin
Marie Mitchell
Mr Howe
Hoopeston
Grand Island
Neb
Quaker Lane Visit Shares Brief Family Reunion
Mary Quaker Lane visits cousin Harry B in St. Louis for a short stay with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Mary Harry
St. J. Louis
Harry B
Local society notes fill week with travel visits and events
Florence Given started Tuesday for Kansas to visit relatives. Frank Mills of Springfield is in the area visiting his uncle Willis Mills. M A Wilson and family plan a Whiteside county visit. Mary Ann Tomlinson returned from Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs Martin Wilson and Frank Hoge dined with friends in Wenona. George Wilson returned from Lewiston after two weeks at an institute. Elwood Morris and family drove to Livingston county to visit Mrs Morris. Fannie Reginald also visited there. Lon Smith returned from Normal after dentistry. Frank Price returned from Springfield Business College. News of little Arthur Tomlinson’s death in Nebraska. Sue Wierman heads to Kansas to visit her uncle John Merritt. Stella Gregory’s visit includes a surprise gathering. Grange Fair committee prepares for a fall fair with an east wing addition to Floral Hall and a speaker’s stand and track grading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Kansas
Frank. Mills
SpringGeld
Willis Mills
M.A. Wilson
Whiteside County
Mary Ann Tomlinson
Pennsylvania
Martin Wilson
Frank Hoge
Prairie Home
George
Wilson
Lewistond
Cos Elwood Morris
Livingston County
Mra Morris” Alter
Fannie Reginald
Frank Price
Business College
Springfield
Little Arthur
Josiah Tomlinson
Nebraska
Sue Wierman
John
Merritt
Hutchinson
Ottawa
Stella Gregory
Miss Gregory
Fairbury
Grange Fair Committee
Buckien’s Arnica Balve Now Offered For Cats and Skin Ailments
A vintage classified style ad touts Buckien's Arnica Balm as the best salve for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores totter chapped hands and skin eruptions plus a cure for piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by Dr Powell at 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckien
Powell
Obituary Notice of Harold Stoner and Local Visits
Harold Stoner died Thursday evening July 28 after a long illness. He was buried in Magnolia Saturday morning. Nora Shields of Henry visited Martin King last week. Rev Fawcett preached in the area one day last week. John Hylin threshed Saturday and Monday. Mrs N B Trone visited friends in and about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hylin
Fawcett
Nora Shields
Henry
Martin King
N. B. Trone
Ant
Harold Stoner
Altho
Magnolia
Local Visits and Neighbor News From Hennepin Road
Jesse Ricketts of Varna visited John Morse last Sunday. Goldie Ramey visited Sophia and Lizzie Morse. Miss Lloyd and Sue McQaleb were guests of Wm Forrest. Stella Ham visited her grandpa rente and Mr and Mrs Leland Broaddus and the Ransom family. A rain fell Friday night, welcomed by all. Vera Camery and niece May Ebaugh of Henry visit Harry Camery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Ricketts
Varna
John Morse
Goldie Ramey
Sophia
Lizzie Morse
Miss Lloyd
Sue’ McQaleb
Wm Forrest
Stella Ham
Leland Broaddus
Mer
Charles Ransom
Inez
Vera Camery
May Ebaugh
Henry
Harry Camery
Mt Palatine Social Roundup Visits and Church Notes
Mrs Birdie Barr and baby visit Mrs Geo Davis. Granville visitors Miss Myrtle McClary and Mrs McGee. Charles Scott and Ora visit Mrs Strawn. Hamlin Bishop and Fannie Mateor visit relatives. Miss Ethel Harkins stays with Grandma Harkins in Tonica. Martha Huth returns from Mendota. Mrs Libbie Kohler visits from Peru. Howard Laughlin and Edith Smith visit James McNabb. Hawthorne leads Christian Endeavor meeting. Peter Long and wife visit Tonica. Sherman Logan and wife visit Door Park. Rev Hyatt preaches at Tonica Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie-Barr
Baby
Geo Davis
Peru
Ay Howard Laughlin
Edith Smith
Princeton
James McNabb
Sapt Hawthorne
Christian Endeavor
Peter Long
Tonica
Sherman Logan
Door
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Benny
Mgs
Frank Stoner
Keller
Children
Gannah Jones
HENLY
ILL
Whitefield Corners
Lawn Ridge
Dr Powell's
Mayo
Edna
Minn
Hennepin Road
MT. Palatine
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