Lacon News Roundup and Local Gossip
J T Day returns to Dixon. Lacon hosts shooting win over Hopewell. Tattie Knunkel visits Droomington for six weeks with sister. Holidays planned with Mr and Mrs Funk in Fullerton. Chautauqua Circle postponed toDec 3 for special program. Ramp family reports winter in California. Cumming Bros finish wall for Ernest Shoemaker in Richland township. Mrs reports abundant water. Prof Frost and wife to Springfold teachers convention. Katie Riley and Francine Miller to attend. Samuel Buck takes charge of Frank Porob’s restaurant after mortgage. Esser the hypnotherapist gains clients in Sparland, but leaves Lavon. Peoria trip to hear Joseph Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle. Skating rink planned north of road to bridge. five acre plot to be cleared and banked. electric lights. 3200 subscribed. water from city well nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
J.T. Day
Dixon
Fred
Potter
J. Clover
Elenry
Hopewell
Tattie Knnkel
Droomington
Mra Lincoln Funk
Lena LaGrange
Fullerton
Ned
Mra E
Geo O. Barnes
Samuel Ramp
California
Cumming Bros
Ernest Shoemaker
Richland Township
Prof Frost
Springfold
Katie Riley
Frantine Miller
Samuel Buck
Frank Porob
Contactienar
Esser
Sparland
Local News Briefs From Sparland and Surroundings
Sparland residents report illness and recovery notes including Mrs G W Zimmerman with bronchitis, Mrs M Kline slowly improving, George Joseph jaundice improving, and Mrs George Holler returning home from Lown. Mrs H Campbell’s mother Mrs Walters visits Delavan area. Mr Daley notes Lewis Borson ill in town, Dr Baith Daigh to return from Chicago for holidays. Mrs A J Athay quite sick and Dortha Bicqlanahan visiting Roseville. Question about President Cleveland and a republican congress ends remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
G. W. Zimmerman
M. Kline
George Josseph
George Holler
Lown
H. Campbell
Walters
Delavan
Daley
Qlewis Borson
Baith Daigh
Chicago
A. J. Athay
Dortha bicQlanahan
Roseville
C Cleveland
Town News and Local Notices From Sparland Area
Frank A Barr and Waughop won team shoot prize at a Saratoga match with seven turkeys earned by Barr. Mrs McClusky of Jamesport Mo died Dec 9. Her daughter Mrs Holler accompanied her then returned home as father and brother fell ill. A starved horse was found in Mrs Tesmer’s barn last Saturday with unknown owner. Wm Hoadley married Martha Ann McGee at Isaac Cooper’s residence and left for Toulon. Sparland correspondents complained of mis reports on local suits and Italian absence. locals note Brown cottage nearing completion and a new railway well soon pumping. Mrs Roberts visiting Magnolia. town hall set for Christmas Eve. corn still standing with husking soon. Local clubs meet. Miss Held back from city. cigar production in town praised. a ghost story not yet verified and Sarsaparilla touted as a tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Barr
Saratoga
Barr
Waughop
McClusky
Jamesport
Mra M. Holler
G. W. Zimmerman
Isaac Cooper
Sparland
Wm Hoadley
Martha Ann McGee
Toulon
Henry Vimes
Henry Vimes Seemed To Be Off Their Base In Last Friday’s Issue. Mrs Athuy
Lacon
Varna
R. R
Wm Roberts
Magnolia
Frank
Anna Cittle
Etta Held
Ladies Aid Society
Anna Little
Ella Harmstrom
Alma Krantz
Charlie
Ayer
Local notes from Varna and surrounding area
Varna reports routine updates including visits to Lacon by Mrs L Broaddus and others, a new market, a supper for G T lodge members, a death of Miss A Hultgren at 19, and preparations for dances and concerts. Varna residents attend school events, shops reopen after repaint, and changes in railroad schedules affect travel and spending.
Whitefield Corners Christmas Tree Note
A local notice states the Christmas tree is on Christmas Eve and urges residents to follow guidance. It also reports the League’s reorganization last Sunday evening with Hddie Ketchum elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
League
Hddie Ketchum
Closing out sale promises value on all articles
Many five ten and twenty dollar bills lie in pockets as the ad touts a genuine closing out sale. Shine by offering prime cost shoes and useful gifts like fur capes jackets dresses coats and suits to help readers stretch limited budgets this Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Een
Closing Out Sale Ad With Plain Figure Prices
Prices marked in plain figures and terms cash. No samples sent by mail. customers must come direct. Five day sale with a deadline of December 24 for exchanges. Every sale must be positive.
Junior League meeting time change and local notices
The notice lists a senior group meeting now at 2 30 p m and biweekly, with next Sunday as regular meeting day. It also describes an upcoming W Willing Workers entertainment featuring a Ghost Pantomime, recitations by Miss Bertha Tanquary, cream candies, and a bazaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W
Sara Tour and Local Visitors List
Last week's items note God Jacob Darby of Ford county visiting, Will Bell working in Dwight, Homer Lackey returning to Indiana. Rey Carr and wife visited La Prairie. Mr and Mrs Alfonso Seelyn of Whitefield visited E Kermeen's. Grange supper attended. Andy Kelly and Daisy Wier returned to Abington after a week’s vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara
Amyebar
Jacob Darby
Ford Coqunty
Will Bell
Dwight
Homer Lackey
Indiana
Rey Carr
la Prairie
Alfonso Seelyn
Whitefield
E. Kermeen
Grange
Andy Kelly
Daisy Wier
Abington
Deaths and local notes from La Prairie Center
Community updates from La Prairie Center Illinois include church meetings at the M B church closing Sunday, families and weddings, illnesses and recoveries, a double wedding invitation for Mr and Mrs William Smith, and condolences from the Young People’s Union noting the death of Barry O Root on December 2 1895 with a tribute of remembrance. Farmers report winter preparations and stock feed shortages. a barn accident involving Harrie Scott’s horse is described with the animal remaining stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lia Prairie Centre
Ill
Barry 0. Root
Memorial Verse for Thomas Burnett and Family
A church committee expresses sorrow at the death of Thomas Burnett with prayers for comfort for his parents and sisters. It recalls the faith that God doeth all things well and the hope of reunion in Heaven. The notice lists Mary L. Pratt and Harry Scott among the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jesus
Thomas Burnett
Mary L. Pratt
Harry Scott
Putnam Hears Of Local Items And Court Result
Local notices report Mary and her doctor at U. P. S. O. BE. Sunday eve and O. B. G. F. Pyles leaving for West Virginia. Sixty? witnesses subpoenaed for a case in Hennepin. Various moves and welcomes into homes. Christian Endeavors led by Mrs Mat Drake a success on the topic what is true friendship. James Lesh loses five horses and three cows to poison in a corn field. State Grange session at Springfield with Oliver Wilson reelected state master. Senachwine Grange to meet December 21 at 10 o clock with initiatory work and officer elections. Putnam Christian church noted for Christmas entertainments and preparations for next Christmas Eve. Puff's trial for keeping a disorderly house resulted in a jury verdict of guilty and a $1 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BH. Wheeler
Hominghouse
Mat Drake
Chris. Christenson
Mat. Condit
Lula Boyer
Freeburg
James Lesh
Kaler
Christian Church
Chou
Springfield
Oliver Wilson
Senachwine Grange
Condit
J. H. Williams
J.P. States
Taylor
Hennepin
E. P. Harney
Henry
West Putnam News Roundup
West Putnam notes sickness in the Daugherty and Cleveland households with a sick baby and a spinal disease. Local hauling concerns include Elmer Henkins and William Henkins. Miss Price ends school briefly before resuming December 30. J L Dawsons mule dies during a fox chase. Rey McLeish and Rey John Read of Peoria speak at events with a Keller address at the M church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Putnam
Frank Daugherty
Fred Cleveland
Elmer Henkins
Putnam
William Henkins
Milo
Elijah Henkins
Miss Price
J. L. Dawson
Old Deacon
Rey McLeish
Rey John Read
Peoria
Brother Keller
Magnolia Social News Briefs
Cliff Roberts and family visited in town last week. Mr Gurnea left for Peoria on Monday to be away some time. Local youths attended a Boshell party last Friday evening and enjoyed a fine time. Mrs Massie, wintering with her daughter Mrs F. Smith, was a town caller last Saturday. The M E church supper for the Christmas tree raised about 15 dollars. Mrs Will Roberts of Iowa left for Varna after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Clenna, and will depart next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
Lewis Odell
Nellie McKeon
Lucy Clark
Magnolia
Cliff Roberts
Gurnea
Peoria
Boshell's
Massie
F. #. Smith
M. E. 38
Will Roberts
Iowa
Varna
Clenn
Community Notes From Mt Palatine
Mt Palatine notes report H Laughlin losing a valuable horse last week and Dr A C McGee visiting Chicago on business. G O Davis shows holiday attire at his store while Jennie Newport recovers from typhoid fever. George O Nall plans to return home for holidays as corn shelters run full and grain markets pick up. Warren McPhern, Charles Webb and Harry McCabe will head east this week. Christmas Eve plans invite all to the church for a joyful community gathering with gifts for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Palatine
H. Laughlin
A.C. McGee
Chicago
G. O. Davis
Jennie Newport
Eorge O. Nall
M. Travis
Decmade
Warren McPhern
Charles Webb
Harry McCabe
Magnolia Grange Elects Officers and School Plans
Oliver Wilson and Mae Wierman host a class at Lincoln while seven eight children attend a physical culture session. Magnolia Grange meets to elect officers all day. Center school to hold a benefit entertainment December 21 for books. W T U hosts an oyster supper and program December 28 at Orange Hall. Local note: skating, illnesses, and social visits in Oxbow area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Oliver Wilson
Lincoln
Springfield
Mae Wierman
Jess
Magnolia Grange
State 6
Center School
Wheatland farm accident notes husking and fire loss
At the Hunter farm in Wheatland on Wednesday a farm accident left Harvey Hunter with a severed hand while harvesting corn. A nearby schoolhouse in Milo was burned last Thursday morning around eight o'clock, destroying most of the upper part and the building due to a likely defective fire source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Wheatland
Harvey Hunter
Andrew Hunter
Milo
Reid
Packard
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