Our Sister Towns and Local Happenings in Lacon
Bessie Johnson of Varna visits Lacon while Nettle Roberts stays at the Taggart Room. Mrs Anns Chapman returns from Chicago. Florence Russel calls on Lacon friends. Delong of Varna visits with his wife. Marsh and wife vacation at the lakes. The school board met to finish dress work. Landlord Paskell and J 8 Burt of Henry seen on the stream. Kate Burke and Miria Gage visiting relatives in Wie-Contin. Mrs Millard Barnes and Mrs Sadie travel to Pekin to visit brother Sadie Barnes of Pueblo, Col. Clara B. Fort and son Rob touring the lakes away for three weeks. Pearl Coan home after weeks with sister Mrs Potter at Streator. Lenora Manks arrives to be with grandmother Mrs. W. E. Cook. Mrs Muirhead and daughter starting Niagara Falls excursion to Canada. No church services Sunday morning. ministers out of town. Horticultural meeting not written up. plans left to Editor Burt. A large delegation attended the society picnic. Fishing parties active daily on the Pontoon. Old Bettler's picnic scheduled for Friday Aug 20 as La Con’s greatest day. Wenona-Lacon ball game ends 15 to 10 in favor of Wenona. umpire criticized. Money changes hands and many attend from here. Laconites join Chautauqua excursion to Peoria. attendees listed. W. G. TV resolutions reprinted in Henry Beata and Peoria Journal.
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LACON
Bessie Johnson
Varna
Nettle Roberts
Anns Chapman
Florence Russel
Mr Delong
Sautéer
Kate Burke
Miria Gage
Wie- Contin
Millard Barnes
Mres
Sadie
Pekin
Sadie Barnes
Pueblo
Col
al Barn
Clara B. Fort
Rob
Pearl Coan
Potter
Streator
Lenora Manks
Mra
W. E. Cook
Mra Muirhead
Jonnie
Niagara
Henry
Burt
la Con
Menona
Peoria
J. 8. Thompson
John Hotechina
Lacy Gaston
Julie
Barney
Reeder
Miseee Wilpers
W. GC. TV
Henry Beata
Peoria Journal
Whimsy and Weather in Whitefield Center News
Fragments from Whitefield Center report editors excuse lengthy items while whiskey ring rumors swirl. Ramecy visits, Miss Wilson stays with Ketchums, and a Sunday wind storm damaged corn. Notes tease threshing buzz and apologies for last week’s publication errors. service time listed as August 0th at 8 80.
Baratoga Social Notes and Local Gatherings
Katie Monier visits among friends at Henry. Oscar Medearis won the first premium for shocking. Mr Webber bought a beautiful organ. The Major enjoys music. Dunkard service at Coulter school house. Herman Webber and Maude from La Prairie attend preaching. Hankison hosted guests from Lacon. Camp meeting at Wyoming starts Aug 7 for a week. Wesley Doyle had a narrow escape when horses ran causing a fall while cutting oats for Owen. Some folks joined an excur sion to Deer Park and seemed seasick next morning.
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Wesley Doyle
Owen
Deer Park
Lane’s Family Medicine Promises Free Trial Package
An 100 ladice and 100 men are invited to call on any drug for a free trial package of Lane’s Family Medicine described as a great herbal remedy discovered by Dr Silas Lane in the Rocky Mountains. It claims to treat blood fever kidneys constipation and improve complexion. A large package is advertised for 60 cents at all druggists.
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Lane
Silas Lane
Rocky Mountains
Whitefield Notes on Local Happenings and Corrections
An old wolf seen near Geo Vail's sheep on Tuesday. Mrs Mutton 1 at home reported improved health. Mrs Lewis Waldron of Chicago made a flying call on Burt's folks last Tuesday night. A teacher's name was misprinted as Wright and should be Waughop. George Ward sold shares in the Minneapolis building and loan association, predicting a good investment as stock matures.
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Geo Vail
Mutton
Lewis Waldron
Chicago
CO. E. Burt
Wright
Waughop
George Ward
Minnneapolis Building and Loan Association
Whitefield Corners News Briefs and Local Notes
Mrs Dr Willis and children visit Eu reka with parents. The flag presentation will be at Center church next Sunday evening. Rumor that Lucy KE Burt was punstruck recently. George Snell for sheriff of Marshall county gains support. line shifted north could win more votes. George Shorte kicked by a horse. fractured wrist. Dr Willis set the bone. Lawrence D Kenyon infant son of Joseph and Amanda Kenyon died at Whitefield Corners August 1 after one month with angels.
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Whitefield Corners
Dr Willis
Eureka
Center
Lucy KE. Burt
George Snell
Marshall County
George Shorte
Willis
George
Lawrence D
Joseph
Amanda Kenyon
Steuben crop yields rise with weather and thresh dates
Tanquary joins the alolk Liat in Steuben as crops near harvest. Cora is expected to be light unless rain comes. Threshed dates show about 30 bushels per acre, reflecting partial yields amid uncertain conditions.
La Prairie Center News Brief and Local Notes
Community update from La Prairie Center notes a trotting mare injury, threshing activity, and visits by Milford Thompson and family. Obituary for Aunt Emily Jones, parsonage building plans, church events, farm work, and local chatter about music horns and July warmth. Ely’s Dream Balm advertised for nasal catarrh in a brief insert.
Community Notes and Church Sermons Recap
The town reports a blessed Sunday night shower and notes sermons by Elder Evans at the Christian church and Rev C W Ayling on the Prodigal Son. Frank Middleton gave a prohibition speech at Arispie church while a child recoveries from a window accident improve.
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Putnan
Evans
Solomon
Christian Church
Frank Middleton
Arispie
Mat Condit
Lazarus
C. W. Ayling
West-Oxbow Notes On Harvest Heat Drought And Tragic Death
Blackberry season nears end as Mra H C Hailey remains poorly and C A Norris threshes with King Bros. Most threshing is done. wheat good though oats light. Julius Morse is gravely ill with suspected diphtheria, Dr Swem attending. Hot dry weather worries farmers over corn as water runs low. Julia A Allen, 10, dies of remit tent typhoid fever. funeral preached by Elder Wm A Thompson at Caledonia cemetery with many buggies present. Minnie Hillabrand and family travel to Chicago. church meeting closes with sermon by Rev Doney and notes on regional ministers.
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Mra H.C Hailey
C. A. Norris
King Bros
Julius Morse
Julia A
Eli Allen
George Hillabrand
Hillabrand
Wm A. Thompson
Tonica
Caledonia
Allen
Julia
Minnie Hillabrand
Eupopsy and Electric Bitters Promoted for Digestive Health
An advertisement extols Eupopsy as essential to enjoy life and claims Electric Bitters cure dyspepsia and liver stomach and kidney diseases. It promotes daily use, cites high expenditure on the product, and lists Dr Powell's druggist as seller with bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Powell
Visitors and excursions highlight Hennepin notes
Hennepin reports show Doc Thomas visiting Peru and a Rex river excursion from Peoria with Princeton passengers. Henry Times editor Burt and others stop in, while locals greet old friends, attend a concert, and celebrate a wave ride cautionary tale.
Community Notes From Putnam County Grange Meetings
A roundup of social visits and local events in Putnam County includes visits by Katy Ryan, J. A. Williams, and Howard Williams. Grange gatherings at Riverside District Grange and Lake Senachwine. lectures by J. J. Woodman. school and WCTU officer elections. and talks of housing for Chicago weekers.
Kemp's Balsam Cough Remedy Promoted by Community
Short testimonial touts Kemp's Balsam as a cure for coughs and colds based on local use. It claims wide community approval and urges asking friends who have used it. Large bottles cost 60 cents and one dollar with a free sample offered at druggists.
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Kemp
Grand quilt drawing and supper at W R C Hall August 9
Magnolia residents plan a grand quilt drawing and supper at the W R C Hall on Saturday August 9. Tickets cost 25 cents and entry includes a chance at numerous useful prizes including a worsted set, stand cloth camp, chair tidy, glass water set, and more.
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Magnolia
Chicago
Grand Army of the Republic
Boston
Gaylord
W. R. C. Hall
L V Smith Moves to New Residence Today
L V Smith relocates to a newly furnished home with a new barn and woodshed in a pleasant location. The article extends congratulations to him and his family on the move.
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L. V. Smith
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