Our Sister Towns in Brief
James Slatterly rents the Will Hannum house from Frank Van Antwerp and Charley Maxwell who are renovating it. Bradford organizer M F Hay leads a Fraternal Reserve Life Insurance camp in Woodmen hall on Dec 1. Baptist Helping Hand fair and supper is set for Dec 19 at the town hall. Judge Gregiz reportedly sick. Judge Kennedy fills his county court role. Wallett from Decatur visited over Thanksgiving. M G Barton moves into the McClanahan cottage on the hill. Ladies Aid Society held a fall supper at the town hall last Saturday. Maggie Riddell Edith Waugh Minnie McFarland returned to school in Galesburg on Monday. Sparland lodge No 441 officers elected for next year on Dec 2. Mrs Harney's ill child in Peoria is home and thriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Slatterly
Will Hannum
Frank van Antwerp
Charley Maxwell
Aice
M. F. Hay
Bradford
Fraternal Reserve -Lifainaurance Co
Woodmen Hall
Helping Hand Society of the Baptist Church
Gregiz
Wenona
Kennedy
Woodford
Wallett
Decatur
Town Hall
Maggie Riddell
Edith Waugh
Minnie Mcf*arland
Galesburg Mendsy
Sparland Lodge No 441
Harney
Peoria
Pain Balm Endorsed as Superior for Deep Pains
A medical ad states that a flannel pad soaked in Chamberlain's Pain Balm, applied to the back or chest, provides superior relief for deep seated muscular pains and rheumatic aches. Sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Powell
Varna Thanksgiving Quiet Amid Local Happenings
Local Varna residents marked a quiet Happy Thanksgiving with visits and travel. Mrs Mamie Whetzel returned to Missouri, Mr and Mrs A Kern moved to Henry, Chas Weir came home after years away, and several residents hosted or visited kin in Sheldon Bloomington Lacon Wenona and Magnolia. A Thanksgiving shooting match drew local sports participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos Nalley
Joe Mudd
Vera Miller
Wenona
Willie Wright
Sheldon
Illand
Chas Weir
Margaret Welrin
Reuben Broaddus
A. G. Clemens
Chas Younger
Chicago
Mre Schrader
Indiana
Ivin McCoy
Peebe Powers
Magnolia
Sara Lilly
Lacon
Minoak
Maud Myers
Brels
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised as Digestive Aid
An advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for all food classes, stomach strength, and digestion. A testimonial from Guy G. Atsin of West Virginia claims multiple bottles helped a range of stomach ailments and improved health. Sold by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy G. W. Atsins
W. Va
Tienas
Whitefield Corners Busy With News and Visitors
Local notes report Harry Snell gaining groceries and housing at C Fosdicks, Sabbath school changes, no preaching next Sunday, Bertha Swift visiting Sparland, temperance sermons praised, McKeel family moving to Chillicothe, Mr Ryan shelling corn, Effie Johnson recovering from malaria, and widespread tonsillitis with corn hacking ongoing. commissioners met at Town Hall and no school last Tuesday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Snell
Doe
C. Fosdick
Bertha Swift
Sparland
Miszee Baughman
G. Snell
Alford
McKeel
Chillicothe
Ryan
Bruce Fountain
Effie Johnson
Linker F
Mre
Harry Clark
Thanksgiving Notes From Henry and Nearby
Local column recounts social visits in Henry and surrounding areas. Mentions Dr and Mia Hall, Mrs Waughop, Miss Swarts, Miss Wolfe, and Mrs Smith decorating the Thanksgiving window at E Smith's grocery. Notables include Hareball husking finish, Winnie Bonham ill, and family moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewartz
Unis
Joey
Miss Swarts
Miss Wolfe of
McNabb
Mra I W. Waughop
E. Smith
Henry
Mra Smith
Night Warblers Surprise Hopewell Audience With Singing
The Night Warblers performed a surprise on Mr Panzer and Hexter's crowd from Lacon. Breen boys led an evening of fine singing with world wonder toys and a request for gifts. Panzer enjoyed gifts like jumping jacks and toy popguns amid a lively social at the old Fort cemetery monument to the Cutler family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Panzer
Hexter
Lacon
Breen
Panzer
H. Mellows
Held
Old Fort
Cutler
George Strawn
Addie Harris
Oklahoma
Allie Shaffer
Rock
Dencii Holland
E. E. Miller
Fairmont
Neb
Barred Plymouth Rack Cockerela for Sale and Local Notes
Simon Shaffer offers Barred Plymouth Rack cockerels for sale at a0 cents. Curtis Holland plans to start Davenport Indiana schooling soon. Hancock and Fairbanks shipped a Je-from-Held last week. Fred Stouter and family dined with Chas Day and family. Old corn at Held was shelled on Monday. Rosa Shaffer is at home for a while.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Shaffer
Curtis Holland
Davenport
Hancock and
Fairbanks
Fred Stouter
Chas Day
Rosa Shaffer
One Hundred Dollars a Box for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve
An advertisement from H. A. Tisdale of Sumberton, C. mentions DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve claiming a cure for twenty years of piles. It touts healing properties and anti septics, as a remedy for piles, sores, cuts, bruises, eczema, and skin diseases. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Tisdale
Sumberton
5. C
DeWitt
Ne- Witt
Local Social Roundup and Household Notes
A Sunday gathering at Enoch Strawn’s house featured dinner, music, and social games with the Night Warblere members stirring interest. Mark Sawyer moves to Hopewell, remodeling the old German case. Myrtle Strawn visits for the Younger Broaddus wedding. Mrs Carrie Johnson extends her stay. Chet Morgan seeks a skin specialist for a boil. Deele Scott Miller’s condition remains critical. Gust Ekstrom hosts a party. regional trips to Hopewell and Varna are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Strawn
Frank Anton Gaygzer
Duc -De-Fine
Mark Sawyer
Hopewell
William German
Mark
Myrtle Strawn
Peoria
Broaddus
Carrie Johnson
Ralph Strawn
B. P. Shaffer
Rosamond
Mabel Hickey
Guat Ekstrom
Richard Antrim
Varna
Timely Suggestion for Cold Prevention
This season urges prudent housewives to replenish Chamberlain's remedies before winter ends. The text claims prompt, satisfactory results when started at first cold signs and asserts safety for children and adults. Available from Or Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Or Powell
Thanksgiving notices and engagements in Hennepin parish
The article records the Thanksgiving day events in Hennepin, noting the engagement of Susan G. Butler's granddaughter to I A Warren announced after a dinner. It mentions church services by Rev Warren and Rev Depue, a trial with Winterscheidt Bros and Christian Hepp ending in a hung jury, and local social gatherings hosted by Mr and Mrs Percy MeWhorter and Mr and Mrs C C Cofold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Susan G. Butler
B. A. Warren
Chicago
Bertha Fessler
Alice Seaton
Bessie Read
Lauenne Blanton
Lillisa Trullinger
Mra Butler
I. A. Warren
Congregational Church
Warren
Percy MeWhorter
C. C. Cofold
Ray
Cofold
Laweult
Judde Turner
Winterscheidt Bros
Christian Hepp
Hennepin
Princeton
Mia Icehaner
Bureau
Magnolia
Watertown Asylum
W. H. Chandler
M. 4
Rev Depue of Wayne
Robt
E. Zevor
Bublet
Amboy
Costly Mistake Warns About Dangers of Dyspepsia Pills
An old flyer touts Dr King's New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness and headaches. It claims the pills are gentle yet effective and urges purchasing at Dr Fowell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Putnam Thanksgiving Notes and Local School Results
The community reports a marriage celebration for Mr and Mrs George Finley with neighbors and family in attendance. Seniors and juniors posted high exam marks, October cheese production reached 11 760 pounds at about 1200 dollars, and the Christian church ladies bazaar yielded a nice sum. Various visits and family gatherings occurred over Thanksgiving with local residents traveling between Whitefield Hennepin and Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nittestone
George Finley
Finley
Monay
Putnam
Christian Church
yAtha Longman
Whitefield
Mra
Springfield
John Ball
OxBow Social Netted Over $18 At Union School Event
Miss Blacher praised the Union school social held last Wednesday night for raising over $18. OxBow corn huskers report completion of their work. Léah Norton visited Varna and Mr and Mrs Girosseup visited Venona. Various locals send Christmas and New Year wishes. several residents were guests weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Girosseup
Venona
Henry King
Nurse
Oscar Hintt
A. Glenn
Anna Broaddus
Sherman Glenn
Charley Golden
George Funk
Frank
Charley Troue
Henry
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Best Pills for Morning Start
A Texas firm head J. M. Haller plans eastbound trips to buy goods and hands a Little Early Riser to a companion in a palace car. The ad notes the dark brown taste and claims the pills relieve headaches and stomach ills, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fone Star State
Texas
Yoakum
J. M. Haller
Haller
DeWitt
Marty
Thanksgiving visits and obit insert in small town paper
Nell J Powell returns from Aureka to Thanksgiving with family then resumes school. Frank Smith heads to Princeton to attend college. Gallaher family visits Chicago to see relatives and a stork show. Obituary notes John H Bishop born 1882 in Washington County Pennsylvania died November 19 after surgery. survived by four of ten children and two sons in Iowa and Illinois. Funeral held November 21 with relatives from multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell J. Powell
Aureka
Frank Smith
Princeton
Bueluees College
T. KE. Gallaher
Mary
Chicago
Ella Smith
Henry
Miles Burroughs
Normal
Henry Matern
Gunn
Tex
John H. Bishop
Washington Co
Tltnoie
Pennsylvania
Amelia Wii Noma
William
John
Kate
Guy
Joseph Davis
Amelia
Bishop
J. K
Tiffain
Iowa
Andrew Bishop
Wenona
Rev Ayling
Rutland
Lacon Evans
Peru
Magnolia
Firelight Saves McNabb Home From Major Damage
J C Sutherland's residence narrowly escaped heavy damage after a Wednesday night fire. Neighbors and local fire services responded promptly. the blaze was extinguished before widespread ruin. Mary Gallaher left for Chicago Sunday to visit her brother Fred and wife for part of the winter. Friends held a quarterly meeting at the Friends Meeting House last Friday afternoon and Saturday. Putnam county doctors met on Saturday to organize a county medical association. W B Mill a and Turner traveled to Bloomington for a few days. J A McNabb and Emmet also went to Friucciou for a short trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Sutherland’s
Mary Gallaher
Chicago
Fred
Friends Quarterly Meeting
Friends Meeting
Putnam County
MéNabobb
County Medical Association
Local Notes on Visits and a Newborn
Belle Bumparner visiting her relatives hosts a friend in town. Charley Wierman visited Dwight, Sutherland traveled to Bloomington. Kenig Wilson returned from Peoria for Thanksgiving. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs W. G. Milla on November 24. Amelia Bishop of Mt Palatine spent Sunday in McNabb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Bumparner
Charley Wierman
Dwight
Mra J. (. Sutherland
Bloomington
Kenig Wilson
Bone
Peora
W. G. Milla
Amelia Bishop
Mt Palatine
McNabb
Royal Neighbors Initiate 25 at Toulon Lodge
Bradford notes 25 new members initiated by the Toulon team of 20 Indies in a festive lodge gathering Monday evening. Rev R B Williams and Rev Brown to speak at Leet Memorial and Kewanee respectively. Stimes and Maggie Turner wed at St Johns with Rev McCarron officiating. A newborn son born near Rich Hill Missouri to Fred and Mrs Barton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
Indies
R. B. Williams
Rock Island
Leet Memorial Church
Brown
Kewanee
Martin BE. Stimes
Maggie Turner
St John’s Church
Myrtle Long
LaFayette
Gertrude Mallary
Tiskilwa
Mary Carrot
Pear Milo
R. N. Mavnon
Leona Thurston
Ewing
Flossie Devoson
How to Prevent Croup for Mothers of Young Children
The article explains early signs of croup such as hoarseness and rough cough and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims the remedy dispels symptoms, avoids danger, and is safe and pleasant, with Dr Powell selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
Deferred Letters and Local Notices Highlight Tonica Items
Tonica Central 6 connected with McNabb after switchboard relocation as Tonica company now owns the building. H R Morrla and W G Griffith shipped hogs to Pek t. Mrs Dickey of California returned home Friday after visiting Joshua Mills death. J N Wilson and family visited relatives in Toledo. J W Newburn in Chicago. Griffith ill. J C Sutherland headed to Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonica Central 6
MccNaabb
Tonica Company
Morrla
W. G. Griffith
Morria
Griffith
Dickey
California
Joshua Mills
J.N. Wilson
Toluca
I’. A. Mudge
Peru
J. W. Newburn
Chicago
W.G . Griffitth
J.C. Sutherland
Missouri
Lone Tree wedding and neighborhood notes in brief
In Lone Tree a wedding joined Mr Clark the cheese man and Miss Fila Grange as they plan to settle in the Hunter homestead area. Mrs McKeon and Gertrude Williams visited Princeton area. Gertrude will travel on to Ohio after Thursday. Residents report cool but pleasant weather aiding corn husking with most families about halfway through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Princeton
Gertrude
Mra Downey
Ohio
Mra Anderson
Mijas
Bunshine
Fannie Anderson
Carrie Anderson
Lizzie Bell
Oliver Downey
John Anderson
Daniel Anderson
Henry
Milo Ralph Clark and Ella Grange wed in Tiskilwa home
Ralph Clark Milo and Ella Grange married at the bride’s aunt’s home in Tiskilwa on Wednesday November 18. A special temperance service is planned at the M church next Sunday morning with a large attendance hoped for. Albert Lape and family visited William True’s in Whitefield. Dawcon and family of Baratoga were guests at H R Balleyment’s Boys and Girls Rally day at the Christian church Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Clark
Ella Grange
Tiskilwa
Albert Lape
William True
Whitefield
Dawcon
Baratoga
H. R. Balleyment
Christian Church
Local notes from South Whitefield and area
Allan Johnson of South Whitefield visited an Mra M. Shriver's Sunday. Mrs Maggie Smith and Sadie Smith were last Thursday in the area. Mrs Wm Conley has been poorly the past week. Orrin Norris visited relatives in Tiskilwa Sunday. Steven Grady of Whitefield spent Saturday in Milo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Johnson
South Whitefield
M. Shriver
Maggie SmTth
Sadie Smith
Henry
Wm Conley
Orrin Norris
Tiskilwa
Steven Grady
Whitefield
Milo
Norwood-Colorado Mine stock boosts price to 80 cents
A Norwood Minnesota board meeting declares stock to rise to 80 cents per share effective January 1 2004. Managers report a four foot ore vein promising dividends soon as work doubles day and night. Prospects touted as gilt edge with installment plans and no obligation to buy after viewing the property. Potential investors urged to contact Ed Berrett or A J Tronmonger Henry IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood-Colorado
Norwoodolorado Mining Co
Norwood
Minnesota
Atocix
Berrett
A. J. Tronmonger
Henry, Il
School Notes Reflect Student Life and Local Events
November 20 featured Dutch Art displays by Mrs Locke and Mr Jones at the high school with pictures shared and discussed. County Superintendent Perry praised the football team and spoke in several rooms. The Lyceum is set for December 8, with a strong program. New pupils include Alice Kerna, Atha Longman, Clarence Phillips and sisters Helen and Magdalene. Mrs Carpenter’s bookkeeping class gains practical experience. Governor Yates vetoed a bill restricting judges from practicing in state courts, while Edward P. Clark tribute volume "A Soldier of Conscience" is noted. The Henry Republican is urged as a sale advertising medium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Jones
Locke
Perry
Lyceum
Tupper
Alice Kerna
Atha Longman
Paul Hughes
Lew Whittington
Clarence Phillips
Helen
Magdalene
Ftst
Carpenter
Lita Wumphrby
Buch Rove
Kohlsaut
United States Circuit Court
George W. Brown
Wheaton
Pittsburg, Ort Wayne & Chicago Railway
Chicago
Kane
Kendall
UpKalb
DuPage
Ottawa
Yates
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Pobaccos
Stetson
Concord
Warren &Scaleer
Henry, Illinois
Republican Office
Editors’ Residence
Iene
Republican
Monry
Whitefield Corners
Jeeae Eh
Boutit Whitefield
Mia Hall
J. L. Easter
J. W. Waughop
Hareball
Erc Woanghop-Sale
Jittie Opal
Mre Salisbury
Jacob
Clarence Green
Samuel Finkenbinder
Illinois
Kansas
Lone Tree
Kate Upson Clark
Edward P. Clark
New York Evening Post
Henry Republican
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