New Buchanan Drug Store Opens in Lacon County
Bi. L. Buchanan opens a modern Lacon drug store praised as the best in the state outside Chicago. The tile floor Flemish oak woodwork plate glass front and marble bases showcase new jars bottles and ornate lighting. Buchanan, in business over 36 years, invites inspection and calls Lacon his home for life.
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Lacon Journal
L. Buchanan
Chicago
Iin Sii
Lacon
Buchanan
Marshall
Conwell
Court House
Illngis River
Lockport
Fta
Potts
Martin
W . Bailey
Mra Bailey
Watertown
Perry
Paul Grieves
Foster Held
University At
Champaign
Howard Mellon
Bradley Polytechnical
Peoria
Millard Grieves
Rush Medical
Imen
Ed R. Hannum
Traverse City
Mich
K. of P
Sparland News Roundup Includes Visits and Local Goings On
A jumble of community notes from Sparland recount visits by George Bates and Dayleon of Hemry, schoolhouse rumors, and teachers at the institute. Dick Hosking returns from Iowa and Missouri, Walter Root of Des Moines reported as a relative's contact, and a series of social outings at nearby farms and races. Local residents reminisce about past summers, with references to coal shipments, attendance at the Bradford races, and plans for a Friday barroom performance. Miss Alice Shimp reportedly to marry on the 30th. William Webster reshingles his house. Enos Odell returns to town after eight weeks of sickness. Mrs. Royce visits from Joliet with Dr. W. B. Royce. Marion Onion paints the schoolhouse woodwork, noting 1868 work on the same building. Curious anecdotes about Curtin Tanquary, Jesse Dunson, John Hynes, and a jab at Oklahoma’s safety, closing with humor about bachelor life.
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Aggie
Enine
Aggpank Cos
Henry, Wes & Buslaga
Sparland
John Myers
A Barr
Belle King
Camp Grove
Peoria
Ay Agberry Hosking
Agsoter
Neb
York
Sparland West
Alice Shimp
William Webster
Jesse Young
Grant Cosiney
Giles
Chicago
Curtin Tanquary
Jesse Dunson
Bradford
William Riddell, Jr
Red Hill
Harry Dewey
Charles ‘Maxwell
Silas Cartwright
North Dakota
Spai‘land
La“von Kida
Spainand
Chillicothe
Enos Odell
M. K. Church Notes Highlight Sunday Services
The column urges members to attend next Sundays events at Sparland and Bethel with preaching times at Sparland 3 o'clock in the afternoon and 7:30 in the evening. Rev Ditte preaches at Sparland in the evening and Boywert at 6:30 with 7:30 service. The pastor plans to speak at the Big-Bend reunion upon return next week. Congregants urged to return benevolent cards promptly.
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Ming
Unclear OCR fragment about a local event or notice
Fragmentary text mentions a person named Green and a home dispute or claim. Details are unreadable, with missing names and dates. No clear event, location, or outcome can be determined from the readable words.
Streator October Sale Cancelled and Barn Fire Report
The town of Streator notes the annual sale was not held this year and October sales were planned. A fire on Last Friday noon destroyed T. G. Colehower's barn in the east town part, with the residence and adjoining buildings saved. Loss partly covered by insurance.
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Wan
T. G. Colehower
Meeltal at La Prairie Center features Mildred Greene
A musical program at La Prairie Center Tuesday evening August 29 presents Miss Mildred Greene and a male quartet from M H church under W F M S auspices. Items include Jim Fenton's Wedding from Sevenairs, King Robert of Sicily, and The Water-Logged Town among others with Miss Mildred Greene performing in several selections.
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la Prairie Center
Mildred &. Greene
M. H. Church
Jim Fenton
Sevenairs
Holland
Dred B. Greene
King Robert of
Sicily
H. W. Longfellow
Mildren
Greene
Mass
Reeding
Mildred E Greene
Ina Brevart Roberts
Misa Mildred & Greene
J.hopkinson Smith
Mildred . Greene
Court House News and Mental Health Note
Court House News lists estate inventories and approvals in Lacon Wenona Hopewell and McLaughlin guardians, with final report and discharge hearings set for August 21. A mass mental health warning urges changing morbid thoughts to cheerful views, promoting mental therapy as essential.
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Peter Nazey
Wenona
Freide Bruder
Andrew J Broaddus
Hopewel
Flora Jacobs
Hopewell
Bridget Kane
John McCuskey
John Gieves
William J
Leonard E
Charles &. McLaughlin
Guardian
Nancy Diverbiss
Eatate
William J Ball
Sarah A McFaddin
Buchanan
Mattie Lowe
Hunter, Allen & Co
Charles F. Hocker
F W Ebertein
A Warning to Mothers on Summer Bowels Care
The notice urges mothers to protect small children from bowel troubles in hot weather. It recommends old-fashioned castor oil first, warns against substitutes, and suggests Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy if needed. It stresses readiness and mentions local drug stores and names.
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Cantor
J.- Hk. FA
Powell's Oky
Henry
County Farm of Marshall County
Marshall County authorities oversee the county farm as a local public institution. Officials discussed agricultural programs, staffing, and budget considerations affecting inmates and county labor.
Pleasant visit to Marshall County poor farm notes
A reader travels with family to Sparland and the Marshall County Farm. They tour clean buildings, meet Superintendent Luft, and speak with residents including an elderly patient who recalls past meetings. The visit highlights patient dignity, modest belongings, Bible reading, and daily care.
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Mersinall
Barateze
Wm. Kenney
Sparland
Wm. Kenney, Jr
Stella Teylor
McGee Central
Luft
Mr. Luft
Ighe
Henry
H J. Adams
Cource
Privats
Acon Haines
Psscs
Olen Mind
County Farm Visit Described by Wm Yarger Letter
Miss Taylor and I left Spainand on the noon train to Pearls with an invitation from Mr Butt and wife to visit again. We believe taxpayers would be repaid by a trip to the County Farm and promise a hearty welcome from Mr Burt and wife. We close with regards to Republican readers from Mrs Wm Yarger.
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Lacon Democrat
Tony White
Henry
Cal
Urbana
Tom White
Ithia City
Manly
Lee Buchanan
Sound
Annie Bel Jows
Miss Taylor
Ballard's Snow Liniment Endorsed by Patient in 1909 Ad
A dated advertisement notes a patient praising Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism. It claims immediate relief and lists price one dollar, with availability at Boceanid, J B & H, Powell's City Drug Store, and Henry's. The ad names Ballard's Snow Liniment and references a June 1909 date.
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Ballard
Suliiven House
Reno
Jume
Selaby J
B&h
A. Powells City
Henry, If
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Rowsraeny
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Feuer Prersonars
M. K. Church Notes
John Grean
Dee
HlParty
Court House News
Henry Cemetery Association
Robert Hoar
H. North
Chemig Court
City of Lacon
John Greve
Evry
Canion
Lipstad
Tiowe
Wien
Marshall Coun
Marshall County Parm
Sparland, Illinois
WM. Riddell
B. &. Weacoty, Cashier
H&e. F. Hunter
Illanons
Ike
Wwe
Mel Nees
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