Hoyt Cemetery Monuments and Early Burials Noted
A visit with G. M. Locke documents the Hoyt family plot in an old cemetery. Ephraim Hoyt 1844 grave and 1849 wife grave are marked by a granite base and planned monuments costing about 450 dollars. Rev H G Pendleton’s pedestal monument and two soldiers’ graves are described, with many early graves moved to a new cemetery where Locke holds a family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Locke
Woyt
Hoyt
Granfather
Ephraim Hoyt
Chicago
Pendleton
Chonon
Locke
Board of Education holds regular meeting notes
The Board of Education met Monday evening with all members present except Mr Deck. The finance committee reported a loan for present needs placed in the treasurer. Mrs Look, visiting committee, noted improved conditions in visited rooms. Janitor Gilmore was instructed to collect coal tickets for the rest of the year. Superintendent Wallace presented the monthly enrollment and discipline report showing satisfactory results. Bills approved include Geo Nicholson & Co for coal, Prof Wallace for wells, Mrs Stevens for postage and expressage, totaling 103.73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Deck
Look
Gilmor
Wallace
Geo Nicholson & Co
Ok Wells
Stevens
Croup Remedy Aids Child as Doctor Away
A brief item notes Mr J Y Sohenck editor of Cad do Ind Tor Banner used Cham berlain s Cough Remedy to relieve his two year old daughter's croup when the family physician was out of town. A 26 and 50 cent sale is advertised by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Y. Sohenck
The
Caddo
Ind. Tor, Banner
Dr. Powell
Local notes from Lacon and surrounding towns
Lacon residents report social visits and the trial of B F Scott for bigamy in Ammoosa Iowa. Judge Evans hosts visitors in Peoria, while local officials update Masons officers and discuss a Christmas wedding between Marshall county families. Death of L O Rose, longtime painter, mourned by community.
Sparland Social Notes and Local Occurrences
Mrs A J Athay shows slight improvement though still very low. Baptist church ladies host a town hall fair this week. Mrs Dawson returns to Chicago after visiting sister Mrs Parker. Burnham remains feeble this winter. Mrs Whitcomb of Bloomington visits sister Mrs Tes. Paul Nightwonger shredding corn for Bilas Cartwright. music of the shredder heard. Mr Arnold boats froze above Lacon and shows stereopticon views at church. Luther Ray’s baby died last Saturday and was buried Monday in Sparland cemetery. Mrs Wright and Mrs Holland of Washington visited, with Mrs Holand staying to Sunday. They visited Mrs Zimmerman. guests of honor.
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A. J. Athay
Baptist Church
Town Hall
Dawson
Parker
Chicago
Burnham
Whitcomb
Bloomington
Mra Tesmer
Paul Nightwonger
Bilas Cartwright
Mra Holand
Chillicothe
Mrs Zimmerman
Bucklen Arnica Salve for Cats and Skin Ailments
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best remedy for cat bruises sores fevers ulcers and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price two cents per box sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Powell
Sugar Grove Community Notes and Local Happenings
Floyd Monier bought a fine pony while John Divelbias lost a fat heifer last week. Yon Seelye hosted a large birthday party and Elmer Quinn with sister Mary went to Springfield for the state grange. Will Wallace shells corn as farmers haul the big crop. Mortimer Whitehead and Mr Elward spoke at Whitefield town hall on farming enterprise. Last Saturday the town hall hosted a side hunt draft with captains Howard Loomis and James Burt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Floyd Monier
John Divelbias
Yon Seelye
Elmer Quinn
Mary
Springfield
State Grange
Will Wallace
Mortimer Whitehead
Mr Elward
Whitefield
Town Hall
Howard Loomis
James Burt
Omis
Will Blackburn
N Young
Burt Newman
O B Burt
L Q Copple
Bob Hatchel
John Divorbiss
W Young
Jas Somers
Alphonso Leslys
Will Dorsey
Ola Hunt
C W Aukland
Luke Gregory
Ed Ketchum
William Wright
A Sound Liver Makes a Well Man
An advertisement claims liver and digestive ailments indicate liver disorder and slow blood poisoning. It promotes Hlerbine as a cure for liver, stomach, or bowel disorders with a 16 cent price and free trial bottles from Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
Burson School Welcomes New Teacher and Local Happenings
Ma mie Buckley appointed the new Burson school teacher while Grandma Jacobs grows weaker. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs James Jacobs. Carload of horses being bought by Foater and J Daly to ship to Pennsylvania. Hog butchering and a hog incident in Edelstein. Santa Claus visit to Powers’ Fair Store opening delights children. Mr Hosfield returns home after six weeks near Geneseo. Arthur Hilton plans spring return to Westville Indiana after working locally. Thanksgiving services held at M E church. 91st birthday celebrated for Mrs Kellogg. Racing horses runaways cause excitement in Edelstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Charles Kilne
J. M. Powers
Santa Claus
Mr Powers
Miss Jacobs
Trivoli
Mra I. W. Waugh
Rav. Marsh
Lawn Re
Lawn Ridge Gets New Table and Restaurant Upgrade
A note from Lawn Ridge highlights a major local change with the addition of a billiard table and a restaurant. Mentions visit by M Nurse and wife of Dunlap, Mrs. Rube Sisson’s poultry theft last week, Bert Cornell back home after working on the town line railway, and Dr. Young reporting William Peterson improving and unlikely future visits unless something unforeseen occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Ridge
Haleotric Bitters for Elders Aids Digestion and Toning
Old people needing medicine for bowels and kidneys are advised to try Haleotric Bitters. The tonic acts mildly on the stomach and bowels, adds strength and tone, aiding Nature in function. Electric Bitter noted as an appetizer and digestive aid. price fifty cents per bottle at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
Magnolia Notes Register Local doings and upcoming events
Mrs Jane Hawes was a Henry caller last Saturday and Lee Kinnear, a rising Henry attorney, was seen on our streets Monday. The M E 8.8 hosts an oyster supper in the Masonic Hall Thursday eve Dec 12. Chautauqua Land circle presents Jedediah Jackson Judkins J P on Sat Dec 21 at Masonica Hall with 16c admission. Frank Roberts and family narrowly escaped serious injury when their sled overturned Sunday eve. Magnolia Masonic Lodge elected Richard Spencer master and other officers for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Jane Hawes
Henry
Lee Kinnear
Ab Phillips
Frank Roberta
Stella Gregory
Daniel Johnson
M. E
Masonic Hall
Chautauqua Land § Circle
Jedediah Jackson Judkins
J. P
Masonica Hall
Frank Roberts
Masonic Lodge of
Altloars
Richard Spencer
Dr. T. A
Marino AW
Geo Bell
Spannar Koasurar
W. R. Mills
Alfred Hall A
H.C. Mills
Mitohalt Tylor
Putnam News Items Highlight Local Events And Notices
Clean icehouses are the day’s order. Elder Kowe shared two sermons Sunday. A five pound son born to Mr and Mrs Leffler on December 5. William Stickel shipped hogs Monday. John Sparling grows more acquainted with Putnamites. Fred Morgan of Varna visited Putnam. S H and M I Condit attend the State Grange in Springfield. M W A officers to be elected Saturday night. Jeremiah Drake is slightly indisposed. GC B Smith returns from Texas and departs Wednesday evening. Woodchopping at A B Henkinson Thursday for the M B church benefit. Wi Poff arrested last Saturday for disorderly conduct. trial Wednesday. Mrs Albert Stickel injured in a sleigh accident. Creditors urged to settle with John Kaler. Major C T Picton, manager of the State Hotel in Denison, praises Chamberlains remedies. For sale by Dr. Powell.
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Lacon
B. W. Wright
Venona
Dixon
Dixon Sun
Indiana
T. H. Rose
Brest
D. L. Hartley
Ella Hacker
Ammoosa
Iowa
B. F. Scott
Masons
E. D. Richmond
W. M
R. H. Maxwell
A. R. Hancock J. W
Peoria
Penton
Marshall County
L. O. Rose
Fairfield
Putnam
Dey
Kowe
Leffler
William Stickel
John Sparling
Putnamites
Fred Morgan
Varna
Mlativas
Putnam Saturay
S. H
M. I. Condit
Springfield
State Grange
Jeremiah Drake
GC. B. Smith
Texas
Henkinson
M. B. Church
Albert Stickel
John Kaler
West of Putnam County Notes and Grange Meeting Report
Local items list residents buying bogs visiting visitors and changes of boarding places. A Wood saw was rented to cut timber and a five pound boy is born to Mr and Mrs Leffler. Grange meeting on Tuesday December 3 drew notable speakers from Peoria Magnolia and New Jersey Grange.
Two Lives Saved By Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Indiana was told she had Consumption with no hope, but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and saved her life. Thomas Buggers of 186 Florid St San Francisco had a dreadful cold nearing Consumption, bought one bottle and in two weeks was cured. Free trial bottles at Dr Powell's Drug Store. Regular size 60 cents and 81 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Thomas
Junction City
North of Putnam Community News Update
J M Williams spent last Wednesday in Whitefield. Carrie Finley begins as new teacher and Gilbert Putzman visits from Princeton. The flag missed the schoolhouse due to a storm. Olla Wheeler visited Walter and Mrs Harrison in Henry. Pond skating remains good though Chesney warns about icy contact. Locals attended Mortimer Whitehead’s lecture in Putnam. Herrt G Hoffman’s dramatic recital at M E church drew a good crowd. Carrie Williams contributed instrumental music to the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
J. M. Williams
Whitefield
Carrie Finley
Gilbert Putzman
Princeton
Charles Putzman
Olla Wheeler
Walter Harrison
Henry
Chesney
Mortimer Whitehead
New Jersey
National Grange
Herrt G. Hoffman
M.E. Church
Carrie Williams
Christmas Plans and Local Purchases Highlight Palatine Brief
MT Palatine reports Geo Null plans to spend Christmas with his mother in Pennsylvania. The Congregational church will host an entertainment and Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. Will Johnson continues buying chickens and shipped large poultry loads to Wenona last year. George Davis, a popular grocer, will give a doll to Fir andtor who forms the largest word from the letters in Davis the Grocer. The Sor lilions note that each contestant’s parent must spend at least one dollar on a purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT Palatine
Geo Null
Pennsylvania
Congregational Church
Will Johnson
Tie
Wenona
George Davis
Davis
Thanksgiving Grange events and community notices
Last week residents gathered at Grange Hall for readings by Cadace Richey and Miss Wierman as part of a busy Thanksgiving period. The Teacher's Institute at Clu Creek succeeded despite travel challenges and about 36 youths visited the home of Mr and Mrs A. B. Wile on Thanksgiving Day for turkey and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Joe Bumgarner
Roy Mills
Luella Black
the Normal
Lula Wilson
Mortimer Whitehead
Grange Hill
W. S. Flitcraft
Oak Park
G.B. Jeffers
Center
Normal
nepacHood
Beatrice Massie
Bloomington
Cadace Richey
Mm Wierman
Grange Hall
Clu Creek
A. B. Wile
To Owners of Pianos and Chickering Ad Request
A notice asks piano owners to mail or leave their names with Clayton F. Sunny Co in Chicago as sole agents for Chickering Gabler and Foster Pianos. The skating program is praised for health and recreation. Mrs Deyo travels to Ashley North Carolina for winter health with her mother Mrs Gerrow remaining in Chicago. Mr Deyo goes as far as Chicago. Farmers expect to harvest corn soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickering
Clayton F. Sunny Co
Gabler Sl Foster
Wabash Ave
Cago
Fred Deyo
Ashley
North Carolina
Deyo
Gerrow
Chicago
Hennepidd Reon
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Peoria, Il
Grerce Burr
Oliver Smith
Duarte
California
Monrovia
Markot
Sokout Mountain Post
Relcotad
J. R. Newman
Henry Hoagland
Wwoward Young
J. Morgan Williams
John Otto
P. Payton
George Brooks
Adna Jones
UH. Young
Ila Meier
Kate Riley
Rof
Riley
Annawan
Pheanty
Arizona
Sparland
JH. Jones &Son
Henry, Ill
Saya
H. M. Blossom
M. Blossom & Co
N. 3d
St. St. Louis
Ballard
John Cranston
Hampshire Stainey
Ills
Allard
M. E. Church
J. Gimson
C. E. Miles
Henry Kellogg
Missouri
T. Kellogg
Richard Davidson
la Prairie Center
Edelstein
C.T. Picton
State Hotel
Denison
Chamberlain
Major Picton
L. Case
Walter Winship
Miss Price
Charles Reed
William Stickle Huy
John Halligan
M. M. Henkins
J. F. Johnson
Jimmie
H. G. Hoffman
M. BE
Susan Long
John Long
Sterting
Nebraska
Levia Long
Bureau
Grange
Helwards
Wilson
Grange Manufacturing Industry
Whitehead
Sonic Tie
Beokn AI
Mrs. C, Honn
WTA
Boston Dental
Masonic Temple
Dally
Boston Dental Parlorg
Abel Mills
Merithen
Joshua Mills
Mra
Bya Suthel
Amos, Oliver
Morris Wilw
Springfeld
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