Qur Sister Towns in Lacon and Surrounding Visits
Lacon residents and visitors are listed including Rey Allison’s return to Lacon after a long absence J J Sheppard of Normal and L C McMurtrie visiting over Sunday Mrs Sam Myers back from Galesburg Mrs R B Edwards vacationing at Bar Harbor Mich Mrs Alice Shaw Harlan of Kansas City visiting her mother Mra E Halsey and other local social notices The article notes visits by Maud and Minard Antrim Chillicothe guests of Mrs D Fowler and others New house construction by Theo Collier and workmen Will Bellows Mac Smith’s trip to Wenona statements of upcoming horticultural events and several short calls and travels among town residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Rey Allison
J. J. Sheppard
Normal
L. C. McMurtrile
Sam Myers
Galesburg
R. B. Edwards
Bar Harbor
Mich
Alice Shaw Harlan
Kansas City
Mra E. Halsey
mMao
Tatler
Ottawa
Mra Rice
Lattice Spangler
la Rose
Chas Austin
Varna
Drs Conaway
Streator
Eureka
West & Marsh Firm Accused of Tomato Growers Plot
The firm of West and Marsh faces sharp criticism for buying tomatoes from growers at 20 cents per bushel and selling at 60 cents to $1, profiting while growers fear another year without contracts. Local youths teased the Y M C A game as the Lacon Blues lost to Peoria, stirring town chatter. A runaway incident on Fifth Street ended with a tipped wagon at the public well, frightening residents but causing no injuries beyond minor scares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West & Marsh
Lacon Blues
Peoria
Y. M
Kleversat
Fifth Street
Owen
Owens
Fire Destroys Businesses and Barn in Sparland
A Saturday blaze damaged Dr W A Smith veterinary barn, an adjacent implement warehouse, millinery shop, and several other structures on the street. Insured losses were listed at 400, 200, and 600. fire spread in multiple buildings but most goods were saved with help from the Lacon chemical engine and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Marshall
School Street
California
Mra
D.R. Howe
Slater
Lanark
Lacon W. R. C
Henry
Peoria
Lacon Blues
Y. M. C. A. Club
John Farrell
Iowa
Nebraska
Mr Farrell
W. A. Smith
Peter Petre
Anna Berwick
Brasfield
J.flynn
Thomas Kelly
Lacon Chemical Engine
Varna News Notes on Weir Visit and Local Illness
James S. Weir attends the national A R reunion at Bunton after visiting Pittsburg Washington Baltimore and New York en route. Mrs Livingston Roberta suffered paralysis on Tuesday August 5 while at her daughter Mrs Trone’s near Lacon. Friends wish Mia Roberts and family a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
James S. Weir
A. R
Bunton
Pittsburg
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Livingston Roberta
Trone
Lacon
Mia Roberts
Varna Herald
Whitefield notes and obits from August 1890 events
Dick Tremain hauled 52 bushels of ear corn at 50c a bushel last Monday. David McManners died last Saturday and was buried at Sugar Grove cemetery with Elder Wherry presiding. A town hall meeting Aug 16 seeks five delegates for the Republican county convention Aug 20 at Lacon. Longman’s mare worth 200 dollars was stolen last Thursday night, with Henry Seelye Jr’s repeating rifle stolen the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Tremain
David McManners
Sugar Grove
Elder Wherry
Whitefield Town Hall
Lacon
Longman
Henry Seelye Jr
Whitefield Center Caucus Calls for Delegates to County Convention
The Republicans of Whitefield are urged to meet in caucus at Whitefield Center on Saturday Aug 16 at 4 p m to choose five delegates for the County Convention on August. A valuable mare owned by Thomas Longman disappeared from his barn the night of the ads. someone saw nine e rift talkeen from Hemp See lye's barn the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Steers
J. R. Jackson
Elmwood
Spencer Ketchum
Vernie Ketchum
Hedge
John Thompson
Hannum
Mary Berwick
Will
Peoria Fair
Whitefield
Whitefield Center
Thomas Longman
Lye
Whitefield Corners News Highlights and Flag Day Service
Whitefield Corners residents visit relatives and plan fall studies at Grand Prairie seminary and Woman's Medical College. A large turnout witnessed Center M. P. church flag presentation with a patriotic program, including choir, address, and the flag placed behind the pulpit as soldiers and community members gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Gass
Danville
Conover
Enoch Hunter
Rev Dille
Oak Hill
Charles Dille
Peoria
Lillian Runnells
Grand Prairie Seminary
Conservatory of Music
Anna Smith
Chicago
Woman's Medical College
J. B. Dille
The
Free
Minnie Hartley
Oscar Hill
Hartley-thenn
Center
Hill
America
W. W. Clements
Wealey Runnells
Mra Hartley
Brokaw
Barker
Clement Ako
Henry
Saratoga
Whitefield Center
Ladies of Center
Roadcart fashions and local notes from La Prairie Center
Reg Miller treats himself to a new roadcart. Richard Davidson shipped hogs to Chicago. Mrs H Simmons is ill with improving prospects. Dr Me Dill attends. Saratoga urge to organize a league. A sick neighbor watched with woolen shawl as cool night air bites. Mrs Betts’s funeral at Blue Ridge prompts reflection. Post office nearly burned by horse medicine package. smoke woke Mrs Bradford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betts
Blue Ridge
Smith
Local Notes From Hennepin And Surrounding Areas
Local mentions include Geo Stouffer in Peoria nights, Jas W Leech shipping hay to Peoria, and visits by A Hess Ottawa and Mr O Rafferty Canton. Chicago trips by Mrs Al Blanchard and Charles Sutcliffe family, Odd Fellows reunion attended by Dr Thomas and Harry Zenor, plus an open air concert at Mulberry and Fifth. Excursions planned to Undercliff, Deer Park, Starved Rock, and a 25 cent round trip fare for M E Sunday School outing. Dr McCormick recovering and able to ride out daily. mail service activity noted in Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Geo Stouffer
Peoria
Jas W. Leech
A. Hess
Ottawa
O’rafferty
Canton
al Blanchard
Chicago
Charles Sutcliffe
L. E. Skeel
Bureau County
Thomas
Harry Zenor
Mulberry
Fifth Street
Adam Deck
C. W. Eguer
F. L. Simpson
Deer Park
Starved Rock
C. B
M. E. Sunday School
Undercliff
Juniata
McCormick
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Cure for Many Ailments
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a claim to cure piles or no pay. Guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box at Dr Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
Dr Powell’s
Oxbow News Briefs Mention Health and Water Notes
Local notes report illness in the community including Mrs Ed Wood who is very sick since Saturday. Several families visit relatives and a fishing trip yields two small fish and a dog fish. Weather remains dry with water shortages affecting stock and creek hauling. Ed Smith of Hanover, Pa. visits for health improvement amid asthma concerns. Caledonia school superintendent absent two Sundays impacting staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Wood
Jemima Smith
Magnolias
G. W. Kays
Lucas
Towa
Ed Smith
Hanover
W. F. Trone
The
Caladonian
Fire recovery boosts Lostant growth with new buildings
A visit to Lostant shows post fire improvement including a large store by Mr Whipple and upper living space, with a flourishing W. C. T. U. Infant class giving readings. The text notes surprising reading for girls aged 55 to 85 and hints at public readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whipple
W. C. T. U. Society
Magnolia Rally Draws Big Crowd and Great Proceeds
A grand rally at the W R C hall on the ninth featured drawings ice cream lemonade and cake. George Golden drew the banner presented by Mary Ellis Lostant with prizes including a quilt pin cushion and glass castor. Proceeds totaled 6579 for a good cause while organizers carried a heavy load, praised as donations by the sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellia
Ed Swaney
J F Maust
John H Brenn
W. L. Ruble
John Roberts
Riley Roberts
J. F. Maust
Local notes and visits from SQUAKER LANE area
Theo Wilson complains of rheumatism. H. Jennings spent Sunday with Maud Mills. Elsworth Mills of Chicago visits uncle Leroy Mills. O Wilson to Pawnee to lecture for farmers. W C T U to meet in Magnolia next Friday. Mrs Rebecca Marsh of Ohio to visit brother Carver Tomlinson. Belle Hannum of Pennsylvania visiting L E Wilson. George and Cordie Mills started Tuesday to visit relatives near Sterling. Eddy Smith’s 11th birthday party drew twenty seven children. J J Woodman of Michigan to deliver at the Senachwine encampment on the 21st. a veteran farmer, Woodman will discuss living issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Wilson
Jennings
Maud Mills
Elsworth Mills
Chicago
Leroy Mills
O. Wilson
Pawnee
Magnolia
Rebecca Marsh
Ohio
Carver Tomlinson
Belle Hannum
Pennsylvania
Mra
L. E. Wilson
George
Cordie
Tuesaday
Sterling
Eddy Smith
J. J. Woodman
Michigan
National Grange
Senachwine
Woodman
Europe
Milo notes and social updates from Milo Iowa area
One week more will finish threshing in this region. Preacher Stewart filled the Milo Christian church to capacity. Several visitors from Dallas county and Memphis are spending time with relatives in Milo. An accident injures Fred Pratt’s toe during engine oiling. Local visits include Henry Thompson and wife of Peoria and Mrs Kelso with Mrs Nettle Bean. New births announced and Arbuckles’ family updates. George Reynolds reports conditions in Dallas county and Chicago stock travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Woods
Brother Stewart
Christian Church
Myrtle Stevens
Dallas County
Yicinity
Wm Griswold
Memphis
Tony
Providence
Fred Pratt
George Ellard
Henry Thompson
Peoria
Eiq Sutherland
Kelso
Nettle Bean
Putnam
Father Sutherland
Cannah Jones
Henry
Squire
B. W. Sylvester
Pasa
Arbuckles
George Reynolds
Iowa
Chicago
Head's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity Cure
An ornate ad extols Head's Sarsaparilla as a cure for skin eruptions and blood impurities. It claims the remedy eradicates poison from the blood and purifies the body, addressing conditions like scrofula and salt rheum amid wet or sweaty conditions.
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J. H. Jones
H Jones& Son
South Adams
Benryg Republican
Qur
Bve Jenkins
Mra Terrill
Montana
Miss Coker
Mellon
Fred Thomas
Eddie
Lincoln
Neb
Roy Dane
Hadley
Mass
Rachel Bane
M. BE
Roy Johnson
Harry Vlackman
Mr Worley
O. O. Gapen
Sparland
Squaker Lane
Rowley's Apple Trees
Die” Voy Smalls
C. S. Rowley
Lacon, Ill
Lacon Ham Nursery
Reid
Caia
Sylvan Remedy CO
Hay
Park
Lawrence
Roberts
Emla Croft
Rien
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