Our Sister Towns and local events in Lacon
The Republican reports social visits and local happenings in Lacon and nearby towns for a week ending December 1900. Mentions guests of Mrs St Clair Bullman and Mrs Glen Sharper, visits from Mabel Calvin and Zeliah Pupton, evangelistic meetings at the Baptist church, and attendees of the Pat Brock show. Local improvements include painting, papering, and electric lights. A hunter, Louis Young, killed an otter at Babb's slough. Emory Foster’s friends hosted a farewell party as he moves to Latesa. Thanksgiving gatherings spread through many families with dinners and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Nortob
St Clair Bullman
Glen Slarper
Samuel Ramp
Mra
Charles Chambers
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The
Baptist Church
Brock
Lacon
L.T. Wood
Mmet Iancock
Andrew Hancock
Louis Lenz
Sara, Foubender
Veriona
Mabelle Thompson
Parland
Maggie Riddell
Cincom
Louis Young
Babb’s Slough
Emory Foster
Hmory
Bent Foster
Latesa
Alva Drake
Jas C. Law
Mra Shaw
Misa Daisy Culver
Louis
Sylvia Shores
Chillicothe
Mra Thomas
Robert
Gucks
Fred Thomas
Fairoury
Election of Officers and Community Notices in Parland
Local notes recount the Jan 8 election of officers for the Masonic lodge and a visit by residents from Henry. Obituary reports Charles Brooks’s death, plus school news from Parland with class studies, new song books, and a teacher’s marriage. Grace Nighbonger's byline appears.
Varna Dora Miler Moves Through Peoria
Varna Mr. Dora Miler was seen in Peoria on a Tuesday, continuing a search or journey. The brief item notes a person named Dora Miler visiting Peoria on a Tuesday.
Local Notes From Towns and Visits
Monday guests included O R Swinson in Chicago and F Aust visiting Varna. Mr and Mrs John Shields traveled to Peoria on Wednesday. Maud Myers visited from Lacon. Maud Kennedy hosts Kensington Club Friday. Wil Miles and Jay Bullman of Galesburg stayed with John Myers last week. A Wanette Nebraska family passed through in a moving wagon en route to northwestern Ohio after a long road journey since Oct 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bparland
Henry
N. A. Barr
W. O'Leary
Masonic Lodge
Charles Brooks
Lyman
Hunt
Mr Roberts
Peoria
Jodge
Dries & Royce
J BR Bouton
Frank van Amwerp
CW Buckley
EnoeglAtys
Tim Gapen Kreasgurer
O. R. Swinson
Chicago
Varna
Ricketts
Henry and Lacon
John Shields
Maud Kennedy
Wil Miles
Jay Bullman
Galesburg
John Myers
Wanette
Nebraska
Roa
Ohio
Crow Meadow Grange to Elect Officers at Next Meeting
Crow Meadow Grange plans officer elections and a state grange report by Edmond Quinn at the next regular meeting. Local happenings include visits from Jennie Wheeler Edith Quinn and others, kitchen work by George Vall, and a watchnight social at Str Quinns on New Year’s Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Wheeler
Edith Quinn
Lyman Loomis
Burt
Will
Wallace
Greenriver
Martha Shimel
Pennsylvania
Abel Vall
Henry Bubday
George Vall
Doc Camery
Grangers
Strs
Quinn
Local Happenings in South Whapefield and Nearby
Readable items from South Whapefield chronicle a new house near coal mines in Ww, a three year old colt injured by barb wire, and a music teacher noted as fine. Mayme Osborne hosted a basket social at Bonham school with a program of instrumental and vocal performances. A wedding of Val Hofer and Miya Mary Damm took place at Peru, with guests and gifts noted. Also reported are local visits, social events, and upcoming church services at Bonham school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chwa Ata
Thos Blackburn
H. Marshall
Watsfield
Mayme Osborne
Bonham School
Geo Christmans
Effie Wangbop
America
Miss Osborne
Aeppely
Earl Bonhamn
Hofer
Co. C. Barnes
Jay
Ming Kirk
I. W. Wangop
Val
Arthur Hilton
Alfred Betts
Chicago
Cr. C. Smith
Mra E. Hofer
Henry
Blackburn
Wife
Tommy
James Medearis
Rev Whitmore
Bonham
Maymo Osborne
Delberabhz .I. W. Waughop and Son
Samuel Smith
Joe Medearis
Medearis
Rheumatism Cure Promises Rapid Relief
Advertisement claims SHEUMATISM CURED in 1 to 8 days for rheumatism neuralgia and related pains. Refers to “UMvatics Cure” and states immediate disappearance of disease after treatment. First dose benefits. price 75 cents. Sold by J E and F A Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E
F. A. Powell
Whitefield Corners social notes and railroad talk
Mrs John Herr was very sick last week but is better now. Protracted meetings began at Center. Neighbors dined at Fosdick's. Dave Chenoweth and daughter sued Harry Monroe and wife. Bradford opposes new railroad. Young people hosted carom party for Miss Jacobs, a surprise at J Somers home, and a social hall gathering. Silver wedding anniversary planned for James Fitchhorn. Joe Rismeir and Maury Roath wed at St Mary's Ellery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
John Herr
Moles
Center
John Lee
Tiskilwa
C. Fosdick
Dave Chenoweth
Harry Monroe
Charles Tanquary
Whitefield
George Humes
George Griswold
Bradford
Wesley Runnells
Cora Reynolds
Ross Runnells
Eva Clement
Mr Wall
J. Somers
Abbie Newman
The Dest Plaster Pain Balm Advertisement
A dampened flannel bound to afflicted parts provides prompt relief for aches in the back and chest. Chamberlains Pain Balm is claimed to cure rheumatism and requires only one application. Sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Powell
Box social at Brush college nets six dollars
North Hopewell report says the Box social at Brush college earned six dollars and all attendees enjoyed the event. Lewie Temmes of Odell visited with brother Lud last week, Mrs G Hiransom and Tu aela had dental work by Dr Motter, and Charlie Martin and wife welcomed a baby girl Tuesday morning December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush College
Lewie Téemmes
Odell
Lud
G.hiransom
Tuaeala
Motter
Charlie Martin
New Great South American Kidney Cure Claims Quick Relief
Rehititz Hours relieves distressing kidney and bladder diseases in six hours using a claimed remedy. The advertisement asserts prompt relief from male and female kidney pain, backache, and urinary retention with immediate effect. Sold at Dr Powell's drug store.
Hennepin News Briefs Highlight Local Business
Geo Koontz begins to tell the truth while Dr Motter runs a busy week of business in Hennepin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Geo Koontz
Dr Motter
Myte society fair and supper raise over fifty dollars
Community events note the Myte society fair and supper netted over 50. Local residents Lippert of Cottage Hill and Watchorn of Lacon visited the city. Des Moines visitors Quilda Andreon returned home. Church plans include Christmas trees at both churches starting next week. Pastor changes and institute meetings are announced with various local figures attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myte Society
Awrence Lippert
Cottage Hil
Watchorn
Lacon
Quilda Andreon
Des Moines
Iowa
Joseph Heininger
Henry
Columbia Dramatic Company
Grand Opera
Honce
W. H. Hardesty
Father Vogelman
Farmers Institute
Court House
Epworth League
M. E
Jacob Williams
Pearli
Fredericks
Marc
Elmer Anderson
Mare Lyle H. Durley
Chicago
Trev
France
Bissell
Granville
Lloyd
la Salle
Marks
Ottawa
Magnolia News Roundup Covers Illnesses Events and Travel
Sickness of residents eases this week with updates on Clara Sinhop and Genevieve Funk. Beatrice Massie attended Varna Monday. Mae Tucker enjoyed a trip to Minoak. Dr Rooke visits Magnolia Thursdays for dental work. Halloway booked for Spring Valley program. Bazaar at Masonic Hall cleared a neat sum. Wilsons and Smiths traveled to Peoria for the State Grange session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Clara Sinhop
Beatrice Massie
Mae Tucker
Minoak
Genevieve Funk
Rooke
Halloway
Union Institute
Spring Valley
Phe
Babes
Masonic Hall
Oliver Wilson
Jobn Wilson
Florence Given
F. ‘G. Smith
Varyn
Peoria
State Grange
Putnam Society Notes and Local Moves
Mrs Jane Anderson is home again. Atna Wheeler returns from Dana visit. J Ho Williams attends state grange in Peoria this week. Ana Wilson is poor from a foot drawn. Mrs James Giltuer visits daughter Mrs Durbin Downey of Sheffield. Mrs Allen of Princeton visits with daughter Mrs G W Lawson. Cheese factory patrons gravel road around the factory Wednesday. Walter Horn moves from Chilli cothe to new house on Alvin Anderson's place. Jacob Anderson of Kenta Iowa sinking due to a facial cancer. Anniversary entertainment planned for January. Newly elected drivers of the society: Mrs Mary Dally president, Mrs Nora Lawson secretary, Mrs Jennie Carroll treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Anderson
Atna Wheeler
Dana
J. Ho Wiliams
State Grange
Peoria
Ana Wilson
James Giltuer
Durbin Downey
Sheffield
Allen
Princeton
G. W. Lawson
Walter Horn
Chillicothe
Alvin Anderson
Jacob Anderson
Kenta
Iowa
Mary Dally
Nora Lawson
Jennie Carroll
Local Docket Notes from Magnolia Area
Lou Wilson visits cousin Edna Wilson for the week. Alfred Morgenson and Frank Martin begin classes at Center. Alfred Given is housebound for several weeks. District Grange plans hold at Magnolia Grange Hall on December 27. Joseph and Roy Boyle attend the International Stock Show. A Christmas festival is set for Magnolia Grange Hall on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Wilson
Edna Wilson
Alfred Morgenson
Frank Martin
Center
Alfred Given
Mungnolia Grange Hall
Joseph
Roy Boyle
Magnolia Grange Hall
Dr Miles New Special Treatment Free for Readers
The advertisement claims Franklin Miles M D LL B of Chicago offers $2.50 worth of his new special treatment free to readers. It cites testimonials from patients cured of heart nerve stomach and dropsy and urges readers to request the treatment by writing to Dr Franklin Miles 201 State Street Chicago mentioning the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Milles
M. D
Chicago
Miles
Wo Las
Grand Rapids
Sly
Anothe
Hy Cage
W. Bell
Foren
Vinton
Lucy Temple
Letts
Laura Reed
Bear Grove
Alice Baxter
Specia
Casey
Franklin Mids
State St. Chicago
Magnolia area social notes and upcoming meeting at Friends House
The item lists local attendees including Oscar Bumgarner and Mr and Mrs John Sutherland, Mrs L Emma Wilson, and others visiting Sterling and Oak Park. It notes a Young People meeting organized at the Friends Yearly Meeting House next Sunday at 7.00 PM. It also mentions livestock artist Burke sketching hogs for a January 16 sale catalog and several residents attending state Grange events in Peoria. One death connected to Russel Lownes’s son in Fort Collins is reported with immediate travel to Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Bumgarner
John Sutherland
Milla
Burke
Bloomington
Theodore Smith
William Ae
Brock
John Swaney
O. Wilson
John Wilson
Florents Given
Mary Bosley
State Grange
Peoria
Russel Lownes
Fort Collins
Colorado
Christmas preparations and community notes at Palatine
Mrs Fannie Davis visits Peru at the start of the week as local families plan a Christmas program. Henry Mattern attended a bureau county sale, and others join a stock Show event with Rev Parker and Gallaher party. The Mystic Workers elect officers and plan a winter drama while the Ladies Circle fix an oyster supper after Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Davis
Peru
Henry Mattern
Bureau County
Rev Parker
Mesars Gallagher
Stangell
Mattern
Mystic Workers
Gallagher
Birele
Katie Meee
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Svarland
Robert Smith
Harry Gallop
Sarm
Harry
Hmmett Luft
Robert Riddell
Wilsie
I Asin
Leslie Barr
Willie Clifton
Lina Jarman
Leo Harney
Harry Irrishey
Puakey Thomson
Louie Newall
Clyde Elly
Wilber Kelly
Louie Dey
Lyla ‘Tanner
Clara Johnson
Ina Murdock
Anno~Timmons
John Evans
Dirs‘Eevana
Ali
Grace Nighbonger
Sugar Grove
South
Mackintosh
Union Fsbor
New York
Henry, Ill
James Fitchhorn
Joe Rismeir
Maury Roath
Henry Roath
St Mary’s Church
Elenry
Oxbow Prairie
Mary
North Hopewell
Putnam
Quaker
Mt, Palatine
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