Our Sister Towns Lacon A Busy Thanksgiving Week
George Owens lies low at his brother David Owens home while Metamora visitors stay with Mrs T M Bhaw. Julia Green returns from a southern trip as Mrs Wm J Fort plans to visit Marshalltown. A temperance meeting at M E church. May Wycoff and Enfield Scott wed on Thanksgiving eve then head to Nebraska. Mrs Win Whitfon Jr hosts a party for the visitors. Thanksgiving sermon at Congregational church by Rev Mr Todd. Congregational ladies prep for a Christmas bazaar. County teachers to visit Lacon schools Friday. teachers’ meeting Saturday. John Allison, husband of a holiness preacher, dies on Thanksgiving day. she leaves one child. Interment in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Win Whit- Aten
Win Whitfon Jr
Congregational Church
Todd
Altho
Sparland
Lacon
John Allison
Allison
Leavce
Missouri
Whitefield Corners
Harry Snell
Clemens
van Dyke
Drs Willis
Eureka
Willis
Chicago
Whitefield Center
True i
Dille
Steve Grady
Deestrick Skule
Johnathan Fate
Boyd's Grove
Enoch Hunter
Nebraska & Weckago
Mr Farley
Mra Farley
P. BE
M. W. B. White
Gretchen
Pati
Michael Sutton
Usyal
Rachel Taliaferro
North Street
Mra
Abram Anderson
Sally Anderson
Iowa
M. E. Church
George Sparling
Ayling
U. S
Solomon
Sheba
Smith
Mr Smith
Henry
Rey Ayling
Christian Church
M. O. BL
J. R. Veach
Sparling
Uncle George
Is Consumption Incurable Read This Man's Statement
Mr O I Morris of Newark Arkansas says a severe lung ailment was declared incurable but after using Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption he recovered enough to oversee work. Jesse Middlewart of Decatur Ohio credits the remedy with saving his life from lung trouble. Trial bottles free at Dr Powells drug store with large bottles available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. I. Morris
Newark
Ark
King
Jesse Middlewart
Decatur
Ohio
Best of
Dueelth
Truik
Dr Powell’s
Local notes on townsfolk and meetings this week
Ammos Barton and George Joseph are gelling about again. A J Athay was called to Clarence at the Bicku cows of hiz sister. The Methodists are holding a series of meetings of Bethel this week. Wallace Hoadley moved into his own home last Tuesday in the south part of town. W Tanner has been laid up the past two weeks with a cold but is better now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammos Barton
George Joseph
Warra A. J. Athay
Clarence
Hiz
Bethel
Wallace Hoadley
SN. W.tanner
Lud
The
Democrat
Clyde
James Chambers
Taok
Footbridge near Ga residence finished and praised
The new footbridge near Ga. W Zim merman residence is finished and splendid. Elder Todd holds church meetings here and does good. Harry Comba married Emma Wetzel on Thanksgiving at Lacon. Post office moved to McClanahan Brothers store with cozy fittings. Three births last week in town. Local merchants McClanahan buy Frank Martin & Co. grocery. Leonis Clipson left wife after hand injury. G E Onar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.zimmerman
Todd
Harry Comba
Emma Wetzel
Lacon
G. W. Zimmerman
McClanahan Brothers
Taas
E. E. Chadwick
Willie Reaz
Robert Reas
P. m
Charlie
Fred McClanahan
Frank Martin & Co
Leonis Clipson
Michigan
G. E. Onar
Thanksgiving Night at Daleys Hall Draws Eighty Guests
Whitefield notes a Thanksgiving gathering at Daley's Hall with about 80 young men and three girls, plus gifts of pigs and a Winchester. Other items include cattle sales, a Sunday law warning, a birthday surprise party, and calls for open schoolhouse use for community programs. Also mentions church activities, a Christmas tree plan, and local family news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Vail
John Spencer
Frank Vall
Chicago
Geo Vail
Daley’s Hall
James Quinn
James Harrison
Grangers
Frank Vail
George
O. E. Burt
Thomas Lowden
Thomas
Mr. Sliof
Henry
Osceola
Dire Bless
Redtown School News and Local Happenings
Community notes report on school use by the district and open houses, corn husking results led by Asher Norton, Miss Riley starting a new singing class at the M E church, and a new mansard roof corn crib by James Newman. A birth is announced for Mr and Mrs Wm Ketchum, with details of family blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redtown
Asher Norton
Riley
Koch
M. E
Wm Ketchum
Willie
Papa
K. G. Booth
the Red
James Newman
Bethel Church revival starts in Steuben area
Ben Russell and Sadie Sargent suffer rheumatism while Rev W F Herne launches revival meetings at Bethel church for weeks. Henry Hoskins injured by coal in the coal house. Bethel youths host a social at Mary Thompson’s. Corn husking season nears end as boys boast daily yields. Alfred J Martin schedules a sale on December 17 including James Russell place stock and tools. Auctioneer O Tanquary offers 12 months terms and notes move to Nebraska. K E T’s Huspann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Russell
Sadie Sargent
W. F. Herne
Bethel Church
Henry Hoskins
Bethel
Mary A. Thompson
Alfred J. Martin
James Russell
O. Tanquary
Nebraska
Huspann
Epworth League Formed at La Prairie Center
Delayed from last week notices show Prof Koch conducting a singing school in Wilson school house. Mrs Joseph Clark owns a beautiful white pony. Henry Seelye moved to his father's farm in Whitefield recently bought from Robt Clark. Messrs Frank and Wm Endsley resigned from St Paul. Endsley now in Saratoga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koch
Wilson School House
Joseph Clark
la Prairie Center
Henry Seelye
Whitefield
Robt Clark
Messra Frank
Wm Endsley
St Paul
Saratoga
First born daughter delights Hetredge in La Prairie
Thomas Hetredge of La Prairie rejoices over his first born daughter Ditto Wilgketchum recently back from Nebraska. An exhibition at the Hollar school last Monday night was a great success crediting Katie Riely the teacher. 8 B McClusky and a male quartet of Spain plan a Saratoga concert to form a vocal class. Camp Grove sees a new firm King and Dr McDill with King tending patients and ladies while the doctor is needed. The firm already reports one birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hetredge
la Prairie
King
Local notices and church events in Putnam area
Pati Michael Sutton keeps his blacksmith shop ready for quick work as it remains unsold. Marriage, church meetings, birthday celebrations, and social events at the M E church and Sparling home fill Friday and Sunday notices with thanks, local honors, and community updates.
Hall's window layout earns Thanksgiving praise
Ottawa Daily Free Trader lauds John C Hall of La Salle street restaurant for a lavish Thanksgiving window display. The arrangement features turkeys, chickens, celery, citrus, grapes, home made pies, frosted cakes and other tempting foods, promising diners royal treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Hall
Ottawa Daily Free Trader
Ottawas
Hall
la Salle Street
Croup Prevention Claim With Cough Remedy Endorsement
Article urges mothers to prevent croup and praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It cites hoarseness as a warning sign and warns against negligence by parents. The ad-like paragraph cites a Des Moines case and promotes the product as safe for frequent use, sold by J. W. Niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Olson
Des Moines
Iowa
J. W Niece
Winter Blizzard Hits Town and Oyster Supper Held
Clay Biulis reports a three day snow spell bringing winter fears. An oyster supper drew a crowd last Wednesday with about $14 raised despite bad weather. John Isenhower visits Woods Bro's across the river. Cold illnesses rise with the weather. C A Norris's residence fire Friday destroyed the building. some furniture saved, clothing lost. Insurance covered the loss. community offers sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Isenhower
Woods Bro's
C. A. Norris
Mr Norris
Castoria Refrain Echoes Across Ages in Ad Slogan
An old promotional verse recalls Castoria as a remedy from infancy to adulthood. The jingling line emphasizes consistent use for a child’s comfort from illness to growth. The catchy cadence ties maternal care to a trusted product across generations.
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Spariana
Duratioga
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Putnam
State Grange
C. B. Wilson
Magnolia
Riverside District Grange
Walter Heneberry
M. Sutton
Mike
George Sparlings
Atha Wheeler
M. O
Salvation Oil
Castoria
Sis
Baker Remedy CO
Buffalo
Hood
Nood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Masa
Bargais
Ilb
C.R
P.R.R
Truvna
Fonty
Hugo Express
Mail
Por Peoria
Westth
United States
Mr. Bron & GO
Pico Rea Aan
OTIO
Ron Cincucans
Pace Jets
J. F. Coan
Henry, Il
Keystone
Paine, Diehl & Co
Philadelphia
Lacomn
Barre
Baltimore
Kirk
Bacon
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