Our Sister Towns The County
At a Evans grange meeting in Venona Mr A Myers read a paper on good wife qualifications Good habits mind health heart and religion These qualities also suit a husband State's Attorney J H Franklin faced ten lawsuits in one day eight settled two continued He has built a legal practice and serves as attorney for Santa Fe Railroad Co while handling other cases
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A. &. Myers
Evans Grange
Venona
J H Franklin
Franklin
Comingno Lacon
States
Santa Fe R R Co
Jour Ma
Local notes from Sparland and nearby towns
A set of short items reports D Apdegraph injuring a splintered hand last Saturday, Earl Wall visiting grandparents in Wyoming, and Trank Anderson buying the Kline harness shop. Other notes mention Von Antwerp wiring poles for Edelstein, Timothy Van Antwerp Co installing telephone rings, community trips to Woodman picnic, and a singing class slated for Friday at the M B H church with admission 150 for adults and 100 for children.
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D. Apdegraph
Charles
Mia Zimmerman
Eureka
T. von Antwerp
Edelstein
Charlie Gapen
Lacon
Timothy van Antwerp & Co
Sparland
Kline
Little Serandson
Joey Splain
Mra Littlefield
Blackman
Peoria
Jasper “Weinberger
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as guaranteed cure
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the world’s beat salve for wounds sores and eruptions with a money back guarantee and 20 cents per box. Local items note visits to Toluca Dixon Lacon and nearby towns plus community events including a memorial sermon at the M B Church and various social notices.
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Bucklen
Powell
Construction Starts on Burgess Residence in Wenona
In Wenona masons began laying the foundation for Robert Burgess new home as work proceeds quickly. Fréd Robinson celebrated his 12th birthday with a large gathering of friends at a party. A quiet wedding occurred at the Swedish parsonage in Venona on July 30 between Charles Hyler and Hilma Nelson of Magnotie officiated by Rev Mickeon. The couple will live in Galesburg. Mrs Agnes Norton died at Wend on July 25 after a week illness. Funeral services were at Oglesby with burial at Ta Selle. John McDonald and Mrs A Kidd are siblings of the deceased.
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Masons
Robert Burgess
Fréd Robinson
Venona
Charles Hyler
Hilma Nelson
Magnotie
Mickeon
Galesburg
Agnes ‘Norton
Wendon
Oglesby
Ta Selle
John McDonald
A. Kidd
Community notices from Unitefeld and nearby churches
Whitehfield Center and Mrs Newman of Henry attended Unitefeld Tuesday. Mre Mary Bonham and son Jay returned to Paxton last week. The Ladies Aid society meets with Mrs Hattie qpekians on Wednesday afternoon Sept 7. Rev Andy Kelly will preach at Center M.B.H church Sunday afternoon Aug 14 in Rey Clark’s absence at camp meeting.
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Whitehfield Center
Newman
Henry
Unitefeld
Mary
Bonham
Jay
Paxton
Ladies’ ‘Ald Society
Hattie Qpekians
Andy Kelly
Center M.bh
Rey Clark
Mayella Schick Hired at Kroger School Term
South Whitefield notes Mayella Schick hired to teach at Kroger school for the coming term. The column reports local social visits, household happenings, a plan to build two new bridges near the Lewis Burson farm, and a near-fatal accident when James Wilson Sr was injured by a blasting mishap while digging a well.
Whitefield Corners Social and Family News
Harold and Hazel Willis returned home last Saturday and farmers predict a good corn crop after a nice rain. Minnie Nullie and Bertha Anquary of Steuben visited Mrs Monroe and Mrs Fusdick. The Lawn social at Rev Clark's Friday drew many patrons. yard lanterns lit a pretty scene and about $9 was raised. Oulef and son Newel of Chicago rode past on a tandem then rode to Ottawa and train to Henry. A will went back to Chicago Monday. Bewell stayed a few days. Mrs Lucy Clark hosted visitors as Miss Peck, daughter of Penjamin Dearmer, returned West then moved to help Aunt Mrs Geo Vail. Carrie Bonham Duncan and children spent last week at the Corners with relatives, Swift and others visited Lake Senachwine Club House Friday and found it charming, the nicest place along the lake.
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Whitefield Corners
Harold
Hazel Willis
Minnie
Nullie
Bertha
Anquary of
Steuben
Monroe
Fusdick
Rev Clark
Oulef
Newel
Chicago
Ottawa
Henry
Whitefield
Bewell
Liucy Clark
Misa Peck
Penjamin
Dearmer
West
Hennepin News Roundup Of Family Visits And Local Work
Ida Huron returns home from Granville. Mrs O A Camp of Henry visiting relatives in Hennepin. Carrie and Harry Weeks guests of James Weeks family. H H Edwards and Owen Allen attend funeral in Iowa City. Gravel project on west pike with about 10 Teams. Jeff Durley starts new purchase and will occupy dwelling in six weeks. Mrs O P Towle to move to Galesburg Sept 1. Fifteen young ladies take hacks to Deer Park and Starved Rock. Transport details note Misses Rousseau and others as passengers. Towle life policy of 2500 with Covenant Mutual referenced. Rainy Sunday but a bus of youths visit Tonica to Greiner's home and return safely. Greiner described as former Hennepin resident with substantial store and meat market. past year sales 15000.
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O. A. Camp
Henry
Hennepin
Carrie
Harry Weeks
Bradford
James Weeks
H. H. Edwards
Owen Allen
Iowa City
Joe Edwards
West Pike
Jeff Durley
Purchase
Deer Park
Starved Rock
L. C. Rousseau
Son Irwin
Cala
May Rousseau
Levons Stanton
Lydia Wood
Bessie Read
Agnes
Nellie Cahill
Lelia Ray
Carrie Weeks
Lida Tuers
Lula
Kittie Frances
W. H. Casson
W. OC. Patterson
Granville
Dr Holsbury
Chas P. Towle
Towle
Covenant Mutual of
Galesburg
Frances
Lears
Igee Mother
Community Notes Show Seasons Events And Visits
Grandma Roman is improving. Various local residents and visitors are recorded, including Anna Kincaid visiting Grandpa Horton and Sadie Fawcett returning from Ohio. An ice cream social at the M. B. church park on August 2 features the Magnolia band and Rev John Rogers speaking. Proceeds aid the minister.
Putnam Social Notes Quick Sizing
Mrs W Kelso was on the sick list last week. Peter L Nelson spent Sunday in Princeton. Laura Carroll owns a new bicycle. OF Anderson visited H M Duncan at Monica last week.
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W. Kelso
Peter L. Nelson
Princeton
Laura Carroll
Anderson
H M Duncan
Monica
Local notices and social notes from Putnam Illinois
Cash purchases at B and L stores include sugar fruit jars and flour with on time payments. Guests visit Hennepin and Princeton residents attend ice cream social. The Christian church restoration progresses with new windows and seats. Local families cope with moves and travel to Peoria and Toledo.
Local Gossip and Visits Across Putnam and Area
Putnam residents and visitors share a week of calls and calls at with families in Putnam and nearby towns. Notable mentions include Rosalia Reed visiting Margaret Campbell, Mr Snell the M K s pastor hosted by Mrs Lizzie Vail, and Ray Anderson from Henry staying with his father before visiting Carrie Wherry. Mariaed social notes mix with farm sayings and reflections on speech and fire safety.
Northwest of Putnam social notes and local visits
SVEA district recalls social mentions as neighbors Threshing near completion. Pit Wilson hosted Sunday in Prince John Johnson gatherings. Aid Society met at Mrs A Dublin's. John Carlson and Anna Johnson visited Senachwine Lake. Tillie Carlson, Alford Carlson dined with Mr Lifman. Bessie Anderson of Rock Island visited Worlin family. Tillie Carlson toured with Mauda Magnusen at Lone Tree. Mrs Chas Norlin traveled to Rock Island with Alma. Selina Johnson from Chicago vacationing in Princeton and attended the school picnic.
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Svea
Putnam
Wilson
Prince John Johnson
Aid Society
Dublin
Mauda Magnusen
Mre August Lith
Lone Tree
Chas Norlin
Rock Island
Alma
Selina Johnson
Chicago
Princeton
Cottage Hill News Update Tinker Seeley Ill
Tinker Seeley is on the sick list and no improvement is noted. The threshing has been completed in the neighborhood and M B Kays is away in Nebraska attending to business affairs.
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Tinker Seeley
Noe
M.B. Kays
Nebraska
Local Notes Mention Nellie Ham and Oak Hill Visits
Community news from Cottage Hill reports Nellie Ham’s good health after illness and various visits by residents including Thompson of Springfield and Marcella Halbleib with her mother. Walter Chance returns with his bride, while Anthony Chance may hand farm duties to his eldest son as he seeks healthier work. A death from Iowa City prompts travel by Owen Allen and Harrison Edwards. The Strawn school directors reportedly hire Archie Law to teach for the coming year.
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Nellie Ham
Thompson
Springfield
Harvey Morris
the Hill
Frank Kays
Marcella_Halbleib
Arthur Smith
Henry
Young
Beulah Young
Walter Chance
Anthony Chance
Joseph Edwards
Iowa City
Owen Allen
Mr Allen
Harrison Edwards
Iowa
Messrs
Guyer
Breiter
Tom Duke
Cottage Hill
Strawn School
Archie Law
Local Notes and Visitors Across The County
Florid Jessie Sutcliff visits her aunt in Stant while Jennie Flosiman of Spring Valley visits Florid friends. Ray Darley and Edith Harper sail in La Salle last week. Rev James Bliss and family from Los Tant visit Monday. Morine and Peterson shipped hogs from Bareau Tuesday. Uncertain funds trouble Peter after harvest. H A Harper nurses a sore hand from a runaway team. Helping Hand society met at Mrs J B Albert’s. Agogtinea canons ed not showers of blessing but blessed showers aid corn and pasture last Saturday. T A Hetrick Chicago reports better. two weeks of treatment planned. The threshing machine left locality Friday. small grain quality better than expected. Harrison Edwards of Sprinkleburg learns his brother is dead. Edwards and Owen Allen travel to the deceased’s home. Rev J H Rose of Hamilton conducts revival at the Presbyterian church this week. He is fluent and a sound reasoner. all are urged to attend.
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Jessie Sutcliff
Stant
Fred Taylor
Jennie Flosiman
Spring Valley
Florid
Ray Darley
Edith Harper
la Salle
James Bliss
Lostant
Morine
Peterson
Bareau
Peter the
H. A. Harper
Helping Hand Society
J. B. Albert
T.A. Hetrick
Chicago
Harrison Edwards
Sprinkleburg
Allen's Foot-Ease Promise Relief for Aching Feet
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder claims instant relief for painful swollen nervous feet and bunions. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy and cures sweat ing callous and hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, or by mail for 250 stamps. Trial package free. Ad dress Allen & Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Allen &, Olmsted
le Roy, N. Y
Marriage Notice and Social Events at Elmhorst
Clarence Mills to Sadie Wilson to be married at her Decatur home on August 18. Miss Sara and Elizabeth Hovis hosted a large circle of friends at Elmhorst Friday evening with spider web tracing, conversation cards, cake walk, and refreshments. 8 House of Ohio and Luke Gregory won the cake.
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Oliver Wilson
Coles County
Jessie Taylor
Emporia
Kansas
Abel Mills
Stelle
Ana Gantz
Wenone
Lane
Clarence Mills
Sadie Wilson
Decatur
Sara
Elizabeth Hovis
House of Ohio
Luke Gregory
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She Berry Republican
James Wilson
H. D. Bonham’s
Varna
McCaully
Toluca
Hattie McCulloch
Gus Clemena
Obes Maleham
Alva Meyers
Nall Shields
Ben—Myers
Traver
Jef Traver
Aldewalka
Cappa Rinkets
Boms
Dixon
James Spangler
W. O. McCulloch
Henry ‘Thuraday
Gertie Brnaddas
Laura
Casey
Waldo Held
Emma Strawn
Niagara
Herold “Stoner
Wenona
South
Mayella Schick
Kroger
H. D. Bonham
Ae Thomas Salisbury
Grandma Jacobs
Lewis Burson
Hunt
Libbie
Otie
Z.O. Hunt
Brelter
Woods
Wm Thompson
Bonham School
Messra
Arthur Hilton
Chas Updegraff
Geo Waughop
al Fleetwood
Clark Ball
Pershing
Willis
Bart and
Harrington
I. W. Waughop
Frank Duncan
Don
Neva
Frankie
Albert Newman
James Wilson Sr
OASIS
Gannah Jones
Ida Huron
O. P. Towle
Knox College
Tonica
Geo Greiner
Mra Greiner
W E. Eddy
J. W. Markley
W. C. Patterson
Greiner
Minnie Deok
Harold ‘Markley
Charlotte Kiddy
Mamie Markley
Pauline
Blanche Patterson
W. O. Patterson
Henty
Magnolia
Grandma Roman
Harrie
Dwight
Anna Kincaid
Grandpa Horton
Howe
Sadie Dean
Art Dean
Wm Hall
India Dean
Charlotte Boman
Sadie Fawcett
J. F. Lash
Bob
Ohio
Jimmy Thornton
M. B. Church
Magnolia Band
Masonic Hall
John Rogers
Bro Rogers
Wee Hest
H M Dooncan
Rache
Mra Bush
Edna
O. R. Wheeler
B. & L. Cash
Ill
Theodore Bengson
Blanch Shaw
Walnut
W Ll Kelso
Hattie Turnbull
Edea Prattman
Nice Elliot
May Young
Miamar Wheeler
Tuesay
AV Golfra
M Cook
Mrs Murphy
Charles Jones
Mr Jones
Wyanet
Whil Putnam
Rosalia Reed
Margaret Campbell
Snell
M. Ks
Lizzie Vail
Quinn
Foow
Dale
Albert Stickel
Wil
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