Local News Roundup From Lacon And Nearby Towns
Various brief items from Lacon Illinois and surroundings describe residents traveling for holidays visiting relatives in Lincoln Nebraska Chicago and Ann Arbor names include Gertie McClary J L Murphy Mrs Acuna Chapman George Ruth and Dr J W Potts. Social events and entertainments fill the week with Korwins troupe Gloriana and a social club gathering noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laacon
Gertie McClary
Charlie Barnes
Chicago
J. L. Murphy
Spring Valley
Lacon
Gertie Mablem
Varna
Miss Gage
A. BR
Round House
Acuna Chapman
Kansas
Camobell
Edward ‘Treable
J. W. Potts
Twist
Mra
Hattie Strawn
Lincoln
Nebraska
W. O. Rumsey
J. J. Hall
My Rausey
Thompson
Andrew Fauncock
Murry Campbell
Ann Arbor
Fran Woldott
Chisago University
Arthur Branblin
Whiting
Ind
Mabel Green
Norman
Gora Barney
Yorkville
Ill
Korwin
Sparland Notes Include Lectures and Diphtheria Concerns
Sparland updates show social visits by Henry Tarbill of Scranton and Rosdds Bonham of St Paul, church events postponed due to diphtheria fears, a lecture by Micher Zimmerman on biblical themes, a child burial for membranous diphtheria, and Marshall encampment No 35 officers and installation plans for New Year’s night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Potter
Henry Tuesexing
Ohenry Tarbill
Scranton
Iowa
H. Iloskina
Rosdds Bonham
St Paul
Minn
Canms
H. D. Bonham
W. Buckley
Dames Qallup
Local notes with holiday plans and community updates
Community tidbits note arrivals and visits from Mr Browns family and Glenn moving to the Hoyt house. Merchants trim stores for Christmas. A. Stateler returns with groceries. Santa features for children amid miserable weather and mud. Masquerade December o eve at Qiat of December. South Whitefield holiday wishes. Local tradesmen and visitors mentioned with church and school activities. Funeral for David Runnells. County events and neighborhood gatherings described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varma
Specimen Canes and Cures Highlight Electric Bitters
S H Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin suffered neuralgia rheumatism stomach trouble and severe weakness. Three bottles of Electric Bitters restored health. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg NL used ElectricBitters and Bucklen’s Amic Salve to heal a long standing leg sore. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio had painful leg ulcers once deemed incurable but cured with one bottle Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen’s Amica Salve. Sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Bucktow
John Speaker
Catawba
Dr Powell
Church and Fence Painted in Saratoga Report
A Sunday report details church and yard repairs funded by various groups. Walter Scott paid 864.40 for church painting and 46 for fence painting, J H Perry for stove rum 2.25, H B Hunter for sheds 70, leaving a balance of 26.09. A collection of 6.60 was taken. Wesley Doyle and Joseph Clark led the painting effort and received unanimous thanks. December 18, 189.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Walter Scott
Church Yard
J. H. Perry
H.&b. F. Hunter
Wesley Doyle
Joseph Clark
Macare Kextey
Christmas Plans and Church Notices in La Prairie
Maud Webber visits Peoria while Richard Martin nears Knox College return. Local farm topics, revival meetings at Lawn Ridge, and Beatrice Turn bull’s surprise homecoming from Scotland. A Christmas Eve program at the M B E church features a Santa Claus telephone, Star guidance, and an oyster supper with gifts for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Ridge
Beatrice Turnbull
Scotland
A Household Treasure Dr King's New Discovery
Canajoharie resident Fuller praises Dr King's New Discovery as a household staple and best remedy for coughs. Catskill druggist Dykeman confirms its efficacy after eight years of use in his family. Trial bottles free at Dr Powell's drug store. regular sizes 50 and 81 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D W Fuller
Canajoharie
N. Y
Dr King
G. A. Dykeman
Catskill
Putnam Socials And Local News Brighten Week
Walter Sutherland Putnam visit. Carroll builds cribs due to crib room tight. Born December 13 a daughter to J J Ellard. Emma Bean visited Phillicothe relatives. Local talent plans winter drama. R Thompson shipped a carload of fish. destination not provided. M E and Christian groups plan Xmas entertainment. Carroll expands crib capacity to handle corn. M B church sociable at S L Case home drew 100 plus. lunch netted funds. music by Carrie Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E
P. Carroll
L. Case
M. B. Church
Putnam
Carrie Williams
Magnolia Notes and Christmas Programs at Local Church and School
Wm Haws shows improvement after a hard fall while Etta Bobbitt returns home from Losant to rest. The Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Samuel Potter’s next Thursday afternoon. Mrs Luke recovers from typhoid at her daughter’s home. Beatrice Fyffes McIntosh visits Hastings and old friends. Citizens may bring Christmas gifts early for the tree. Magnolia High School presents Millie the Quadroon on December 20 in the Opera House, followed by a Christmas program at the M E church on December 24 with a tree and room for gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Wm Haws
Etta Bobbitt
Samuel Potter
Luke
Maggie Hannam
Beatrice Fyffes MclIntosh
Hastings
Nebreska
M. E
Magnolia entertainment and Christmas program at Grange
A local entertainment at Magnolia Grange featured Miss Rogers and pupils coordinating the program with praise for all participants. The Good Templars hosted a crowded meeting with a lively program and refreshments, announcing a Christmas program for December 21 with a multiEvent lineup. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills are advertised in the page as remedies.
Center school entertainment tops Quaker Lane notes
Blanche Wilson stays near Granville while Mrs Raley leaves for Ohio. Oliver Smith family moved to a new house last week. Abel Mills visited McLean county on weekend. Perry Mills slightly disabled by a neck boil. Luella Wilson Susie Wierman attended Henry musicale as Sarah Hoyle’s guests. Smith and Wierman families plan to attend Normal school societies contest Friday. Mary Griffith called to North Platte by telegram about Abner Votam’s funeral Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Blanche Wilson
Granville
Raley
Ohio
Oliver Smith
Abel Mills
McLean County
Perry—Mills
Luella Wilson
Susie Wierman
Henry
Sarah Hoyle
Smith
Mary Griffith
North Platte
Nebraska
Abner Votam
Contagion Prevention Notes and Local News Briefs
Ten Conta Worth of Trevention If you are subject to colds the best thing you can do is keep your system open and perfect. If you do this you are less able to take cold. Dr Cald well s Syrup Pepsin is pleasant to take and a strong stomach remedy. Trial sizes 16c large 50c and $1.00. At Howells Ww Lone Tree Ida McKeon staying with Frank Bell. Martha Dawson visiting her uncle John and family. Sam Longman buried their infant last week with sore throat. David Runnells funeral attended in White feld. Michael O'Brien of Tiskilwa bought the old Patrick Ryan place. Johnnie Hennebery of Peoria home on vacation. John Longman and family attended Sam Longman's funeral. Among new year events will be the marriage of Frank Baker to Nallie May in Philadelphia January 2. Best wishes from bride's friends in this section. May they be happy always.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cumming
Sparland
H. Marshall
Marseilles
G. H. Holler
A. P.jones
Iowa
Lyman
Runt
Mia Jobblings
Tiskilwa
Mac M. Mallary
Bonham School
Hunt
Justice of the Peace
Winn Ba Wton
May Lambert
Plaisance
Wititefield Corners
Gsnvbath School
Jeorge Barker
Chicago
DC Wooper
Fairbury
C Swift
Henry
D Mc Donough
David Runnells
Theo Clark
Miss Lilling
Miss Cloe
Charles Morris and Son
Miss Mahan
Solomon
Princefon
Artie Swift
C Swits
J .J. Worthington
Gatsh
Boyds Uragony
Brotten
Mary Moffit
Zibo
Kansas
Cal Runnell
John Runnells
Mineral
D R. Howe
el Paso
Dan
M. BE
Santa Claus
Santa
Herod
Bethlehem
Caldwell
Howells
Lone Tree
Ida McKeon
Frank Bell
Martha Dawson
John
Sam Longman
Whitefeld
Michael O'Brien
Patrick Ryan
Johnnie Hennebery
Peoria
Johnnie
John Longman
Maggie O'Brien
Frank Baker
Nallie May
Capt B. F. Baker
Magnolia
Philadelphia
Diverse 1900s News Items Highlight Conflicts and Disasters
A digest of scattered reports notes Senate finance battles over greenbacks and canal funding, Senate Peffer measures, and a crush of incidents. Port Arthur massacres, a Bath, New York factory fire, and mob hangings mark violent events. floods, suicides, and fatal shootings follow. Maritime trade and school integration touch U.S. life. disasters strike Ontario and Panama as legal and political shifts ripple nationwide.
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