Widow Mrs Ellis Dies in Lacon After 62 Years of Marriage
Mrs. Wills Ellis died suddenly at her Lacon home on Thanksgiving day after a long life of service. She and Thomas Ellis married in 1843 and lived in Cap tain, Ford and Whitefield Townships before settling in Lacon. Survived by husband, one son Charles B. Ellis, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral held Thursday at the residence.
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Moomas Wits
Thomas Eilic
Lacon
Sarah Brown
Indiane
Peter Shey
Canton
Ato Gorge
Chi‘enge
Myr. Ellis
White@eid township
Mardall County
Myr. Millis
Ford County
Whem
Fhoebe Carre
Melvin
Edward Green
Chas
B. Ellis
Wills
Horace Ramp
Julia Edwards
Lfe
Lacon Journal
Rockefeller's Father Said to Live Under False Name
A chaotic clipping recounts Tarbell’s claim that John D Rockefeller's father may be alive in disguise as Dr Livingston. It describes a 31 to 32 year old living on West South Street assisting Mrs Shepard, with a reticent wife and a hunter lifestyle. Local memories name James Herrzen and Mrs Herron recalling the mysterious doctor’s neighbors and activities.
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Tia
Tarbell
John D Rockefeller
Illinois
Dr. Livingston
Burerna County Tribune
Princeton
Livingston
James Hertzen
Anne
Xe de Aviestom
Agane
Rock phosphate claim boosts corn yields in Illinois fields
A farmer reports two years of trials using rock phosphate on Illinois soils with manure and clover, claiming yields rose from 90 to 4000 bushels per 50 acres under various applications. He notes phosphorus improves stand and soil health, advises gradual buildup, and warns prices may rise. listing Hartjes Building rentals at end.
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Putnam, Hi
Henry Republicen
Aida
Tilinos
Minos
Clifford Haws Public Sale at Cedarhurst Stock Farm
Clifford Haws will sell at public sale at Cedarhurst Stock Farm near Magnolia Illinois on Thursday December 28 1905. Sale starts 10 am with horses including a matched bay team and a team of bay mules, cattle dairy cows a pure bred Jersey, twenty five Poland China brood sows, and numerous farm implements and tools. Terms: cash under 10, amounts over 10 require bankable note with 2 percent interest if paid after due.
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Clifford Haws
Cedarhurst Stock Farm
Magnolia
Ill
Towit
Poland
China
Ottawa
McCormick
Deere
Touss
Wieingast Amterest
Mat
Cromont
Ile Avitt
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Fay Vital
Spee Sa Saas
Poe
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Hartjes
John Hartley
Don Tarter
Henry
C. S. Wrigle
Henry, sLaLietitsy McNeal Building
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Ww. G. Griffith
Hollis Stack
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