Sister Town Notes From Lacon Illinois Gossip and Holiday Travel
McMurtrie returns from Chicago. Mrs Watrous shops in Peoria. Lulu Short ill with fever. John Johnson home from Champaign for holidays. Mrs Mellon to Davenport for holidays with sister. Sam Myers and wife from Galesburg visit Mr and Mrs Bullman. Frank Perry meets with La Trobe schools. Judge Evans of Peoria on business. Frank Wescott and Cora Barney home from Normal. Mac Trapp to Princeton to visit sister Mrs Oda Beott. Prohibition conference at Temperance Hall Monday the 28. Mrs Crooks returns from Kansas. Judge Ong of Estrang shakes hands with Lacon friends. Mrs Clara B. Fort to Chicago for Christmas with Chas Boal. Fowler couple to Belvidere to visit James and wife. Union temperance meeting at M E church next Sunday. Lucy P. Gaston to address. Silver medal oratorical contest at Opera house Tuesday the 2th with eight boys ages about 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon. L
McMurtrie
Chicago
Frank Wescott
Cora Barney
Mac Trapp
Princeton
Mra
Oda Beott
Temperance Hall
Crooks
Kansas
Branbury
Judge Ong
Etrang
Neb
Lacon
Clara B. Fort
Chas Boal
Fowler
Belvidere
James
Union Temperance
M. E Church
Lucy P. Gaston
Opera House
A Husband’s Mistake and Nervous Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Miles nervous disease remedies to prevent endache dizziness neuralgia and sleep disturbances. It claims universal satisfaction with a large sales network including Woodworth & Co Fort Wayne Snow & Co Tacuso J C Wolf Hillsdale and others. Free trial bottles and oak on nervous diseases offered at Dr Powell’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Woodworth & Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Snow & Co
Tacuso
N. Y
J. C. Wolf
Christmas notes from Sparland and nearby towns
Sparland neighbors share holiday visits with N W Tanoeer and Mra M Kline. Hon Joseph E Ong arrives from Nebraska. John Kloversott raises bus fare. locals plan trading to Henry. James Crotchet dies in Lacon amid talk of poisoning. coroner finds no evidence. likely death from alcoholism or prolonged spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Robb
Abingdon
Baota Claus
John Kloversott
Epes
Spain
Henry
Ilenry
Lacon
James Crotchet
Sionday
Sparland
Arnica Salve Ad Claims From De Pollwo’s Drug Store
An advertised salve named Ou ck l ens Arnica claims to cure bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever pores chapped skin and piles with money back guarantee. Available at De Pollwo’s drug store for 26 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rica
de Pollwo
Whitefield Notes and Local Happenings
Deacon Dunlap travels to Chicago with a carload of fine hogs. A Christmas tree is planned at Burson's school with Mrs Monahan as teacher. Sugar Grove patrons raise about $12 at a sociable. Debates urged after recent school rumors and a teacher scholar dispute. Mrs Fountain buried at Sugar Grove. Luoth er and Mrs Fountain mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Deacon Dunlap
Chicago
Burson’s
Monahan
Cooper’s
Indiana
Floyd Monier
Sugar Grove School
Red School
Mrs Fountain
Sugar Grove
Luother
Sugar Grove Brick Yard Hopes to Sell Flat Kiln Stock
In Sugar Grove a Palne brick yard plans to dispose of near spring as the kiln bricks are flat and ready for sale. The maker plans to move and offers the stock cheap. Local residents Lenk Bell James Divilbiss and John Spencer attended Jos Lyons association. The piece notes holiday plans and a successful schoolhouse oyster supper with a lecture to patrons, plus family items about Doctors and relatives traveling home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palne
Lenk Bell
James Divilbiss
John Spencer
Jos Lyon
Asso
Lank
James
John
Joe
Grandpa
Grandpa Spencer
Spencer
Dell
Hattie
Banda
Whitefield Corners Community Notes And Death Of Mrs Fountain
Local news from Whitefield Corners reports multiple visits and health concerns among residents including Javed Johnson and Mire James Swift. A Christmas week schedule features a grange supper, parties, rehearsals, and charity events. The obituary honors Mrs Jane Fountain born 1818 who died December 17 1891 and was buried December 19 beside her husband in Sugar Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Javed Johnson
Eg Zovar
Leslie
Arkansas
George Whitman
CroEees
James Swift
Artie
Esquire
Florence Fuountain
Iowa
Peter Shorts
William Wright
Galva
Galesburg
Abingdon
Grange
William Brokaw
Colorado
California
Mra Jane Fountain
Seldow
Wim Fountain
Mra Fountain
McGionis
Oxford
Chester County
Penn
William Fountain
Illinois
Altho
Hsband
Israel
Fountain
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bugar Grove
J. B. Dille
Prices Slashed on Clothing and Outerwear Stock
The ad invites shoppers from 15 to 25 miles to clear store shelves with only a few dollars. From now until February 15 prices will be lower than ever to reduce stock before the annual inventory. Buyers can haul away a wagon load with 5 to 15 dollars and larger sums.
Local Social Notes From Camp Grove and Surrounding Areas
Francis King on the sick list. Bridgie Fagan visits Rose Ridly. Mrs Monier called at Mrs Malones last Friday. Will and Mike Ryan shipped two carloads of hogs on Monday. Mrs Malone visited her parents in Sparland last week. Albert King home from Peoria plans to spend winter at home. William King returned from Nebraska with sister Mrs Sadie Cast and her little son. Mrs Ounstle has been very sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
Francis King
Bridgie Fagan
Rose Ridly
Monier
Malones
Will
Mike Ryan
Malone
Sparland
Albert King
Peoria
William King
Nebraska
Sadie
Ounstle
La Prairie Centre Holiday Notes and Local Happenings
Harlin's hired man on the alck list this week. Wallace Dodd visits Peoria on Tuesday. Turnbull ships two loads of fat cattle to Chicago. Rev Bentley holds pro tracted meetings at Saratoga despite bad roads. Mr and Mrs James Hastings baptize their babe at the Presbyterian church. Hamilton Simmons sells a cheap article to renovate feather beds and pillows. Mary Scott visits Galesburg with schoolmates returning for Christmas. Presbyterians report a 940 profit at last week's supper. La Monte Perkins from Van Orin visits again. Soprano singers scarce, wishing he stayed home. John Davideon Andy Pringle Lucy Smith Arthur Wilmot Maud Webber Jessie Root home from college for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlin
Wallace Dodd
Peoria
Turnbull
Chicago
Rev Bentley
Saratoga
James Hastings
Presbyterian Church
Hamilton Simmons
Mary Scott
Galesburg
la Monte Perkins
van Orin
John Davideon
Andy Pringle
Lucy Smith
Arthur Wilmot
Maud Webber
Jessie Root
Renda
Christmas greetings and local social updates from Oxbow
Mrs W G Beckwith visited her aunt Mrs Mitchell of Marshton while Mrs M L Perdew lies ill under Dr Forrest care. Nellie Grant returns from Tonica after two weeks with Ella Hillabrand. N J Mathis and wife plan a two month California trip starting Thursday. Randolph Disosway and wife visited Mrs D's agents J A Glenn and wife in Sheldon before returning home. An oyster supper at Caledonia M E B church proves socially and financially successful despite bad roads. Martin King's family battles throat illness, with Hattle's quinsy improving. The editor sends Christmas and New Year wishes and notes a hunting party of local young men ending with a supper after a mouse-hunt among the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Grant
Tonica
Ella Hillabrand
N. J. Mathis
California
Randolph Disosway
J A Glenn
Sheldon
M. EB
Caledonia
Martin King
Death of William Buckingham Former Kingston School Principal
William Buckingham died December 8 from typhoid pneumonia leaving a wife and two young daughters. His death grieved the community as his remains were carried to Marshall Michigan for interment. Our thoughts and prayers go to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Buckingham
Earth
Kingston
Marshall
Michigan
Secret of Success Promotes Powell Druggists Line
J E and F A Powell druggists claim perseverance as the secret of success and invite all persons with palpitations short breath weak spells or heart trouble to try Dr Miles new Heart cure. They advertise Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as unsurpassed for sleeplessness headaches fits and claim it contains no opiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E
F A. Powell
Miles
Magnolia News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Local notes report mixed progress and problems. Schools progress, roads described as horrible and mail service slow. Witty anecdotes mention Ed Swaney painting work, Abraham Phillips’ farm, Lie Spencer and Ramsey families. A hunter brings in a seven foot black eagle, joking it might surrender if it knew the hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Phillips
Lie Spencer
Ramsey
Wm Bosley
Billy
Putnam News In Brief On Local Social Notes
Mra Kelso is sick with la grippe and John McAvoy rests at home. Calls are welcome for a horse bogey and harness. Frank Edwards, Mrs Jennie Anderson plan Christmas with friends. Ladies Aid held by Christian church at Hen ry. Condit family received walnuts from G H Freeman ranch Los Angeles Cal. Hunter family to depart for California soon. W O C T A to meet at Mrs Parker home J rather than church parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Kelso
John McAvoy
Mra Johnson
Frank Edwards
Jennie Anderson
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Henry
G. H. Condit
G. H. Freeman
Los Angeles
Cal
Hunter
California
Pain Balm Advertised Cure for Sore Throat
An ad claims Chambelain's Pain Balm soothes throat pain when poured on a flannel bandage and bound around the throat, promising a cure in one night. Testimony from Greencastle Iowa merchant W. B. Fuller asserts success and bottles sold. appears by J. W. Niece offering cent bottle sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambelain
W. B. Fuller
Greencastle
Iowa
Christmas greetings and local notices from Hennepin Illinois area
A collection of short items notes visitors arrivals and departures. Jas Gowdey visits his mother in Stuart Iowa. F R James returns home from Davenport. A Christmas star at M E church and a free supper at Congregational church. Andrew Oleson ships corn to Chicago. Leech family visitors from Howard City Nebraska. Scott Thomas and family visiting Abington for holidays. Hogs shipped to Chicago by Durley and Boyle. A couple described as the town’s sweetest. Joel Kreider opens shoemaker shop near Leech’s store. Jennie Hurin visits Port Byron for holidays. Wm Weeks guest of John and wife. Pierre Barmore visiting in Hennepin. Literary evening at high school a success. Mrs H L White paralyzed but improving. Chas and Winfield Turner visiting. Russell Corazon summoned to Zeola. son dies on arrival. Wedding invitations issued for W A Peterson to Lorena Rousseau. John Weeks and wife moved to new home at Mulberry and Fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas, Gowdey
Stuart
Iowa
F.R. James
Davenport
M. E
Congregational Church
Andrew Oleson
Chicago
Hi. H. Leech
Howard City
Neb
D. J. Leech
S. Scott Thomas
Abington
Coford
Lyle H. Durley
Landa Boyle
Joel Kreider
Jennie Hurin
Port Byron
Wm. Weeks
Bradford
John
Pierre Barmore
Waukegan
Hennepin
H. L. White
Chas Turner
Dwight
Winfield Turner
Russell Corazon
Zeola
W. A. Peterson
Lorena C Rousseau
John Weeks
Mulberry
Fifth Avenue
Quaker Lane Activities Include Grange Election and Sales
John Price Jos Boyle and Perry Mills visit Chicago. Grange elections Saturday chose Florence Given as Master and other officers. A Christmas program planned by I O GT and good templars. Henry Aprien’s sale drew poor turnout due to impassable roads. several blooded horses sold at low prices while others remained for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
John Price
Jos Boyle
Chicago
Perry Mills
Bumgaroer
O Smith
I. O GT
Good Templars
Florence Given
Mattie Wilson
Anna Wilson
Edith Price
Miasea
Stella Mills
Lou Smith
Maude Kidd
Maude Mills
Jady
Misa Norton
Henry Aprien
Diamond Joe
G P. Code
Silver Silver
McGregory Chief
McGregor Chief
Eagelston Horse
George Shorts
J B. Doylette
Applen
In Memoriam to Mrs George Johnson
An elegiac verse laments a lost child named Alice and consoles a grieving mother. The poem describes a cradle empty of a baby, a mother cat, and a cradle hymn. It speaks of sorrow, divine comfort, and a move to a peaceful afterlife beyond churchyard daisies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
Alice
St Patrick's Pills Praised by Mayfield Resident
Mr J Reynolds of Mayfield Kentucky endorses St Patrick's Pills as superior and reliable for cleansing the system and liver work. They are offered for sale by J W Niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Patrick’s
J. Reynolds
Mayfield
J. W. Niece
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