Qur Sister Towns SPARLAND Christmas Notes and Local Happenings
William Hoadly returns from Toulon for Christmas with his parents Iva Parker visits Kewanee with family Frank Bates returns from Piloeio to see kin Bede Van Patten visits Nebraska brother and friends Mrs Halgh returns from Chicago for vacation Prod Vinnant comes home from Chicago for Christmas A theatrical troupe performs at Town Hall Friday night A lecture at M Boburel recalls Wlucky fire Gus Garrett renovates a Yankee Street residence Dan Magill builds on Yankee Street Married Doby Hunt to Anna Davis December 25 Yankee Street Baptist church burns down preparations to rebuild Elder Zimmerman and Mrs Zimmerman visit Washington for Christmas Calvin Buckley named I.O.O.F instructor Tim Van Antwerp Buckley join two orders New barber Hullman opens shop A Burnham's building hosts Row meat market Lancaster & Son vacant Our town grows with two meat markets and two barbers
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Amt
Dan Magill
Lucan
G W. Zimmerman
Doby Hunt
Anna . Davis
Henry Davis
Yankee Street Baptist Church
Zimmerman
G. W. Zimmerman
Washington
Calvin W. Buckley
Finais
Tim van Antwerp
A. It
A.M
O. W. Buckley
Hullman
A. Burnham
A. Johnson
Lancaster & Son
Christmas Past in Varna Notes and Local Events
Varna news recounts a Christmas behind, New Year greetings, and church services at 4 am daily. It mentions a dance with a large, courteous crowd, two new members joining a club, and gifts including a tortoise shell comb from Mrs DIP. McCoy of Sancca. Bargains offered by Adda Statoler.
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Varna
Darley Miller
Nell Rhield
S. Adda
Herrister
Dip. McCoy
Sancca, i. & Siatalor
Huccy
Coma
Ido
Crow Meadow and Nearby Settlements Holiday Notes
Local notes from Crow Meadow and South Whitefield recount visits by Henry Kapraun and relatives, farm rentals in Lee county, and family gatherings during Christmas. Mentions of visits to Castlet on, Varna, Putnam, Sparland, and Des Moines indicate extensive travel and familial ties across Illinois and Iowa.
Hopewell Social Notes Preview a Wedding and Local Moves
Hopewell hosts upcoming wedding details to follow. N. J. Wickman harvested over 2100 bushels of corn while George Schmidt shifts to the Joseph Roth farm and plans spring work at the Maybach property. Albert Benedict and family visit for holidays as he attends Grear College. Frank L. Schmidt acquires Otto Pordon’s land and Otto contemplates emigrating to Arkansas.
Bargain Wardrobe Sale Offers Low Prices on Coats Suits Boots
The store advertises discounted gear for a winter wardrobe including ladies jackets in 42 and 46 inches, Astra chan and Baltic Seal Cape on sale next Saturday, and overcoats reduced to low levels with a $6 Ulster marketed as the cheapest in Henry city. Mens and boys cassimere and worsted suits are cleared at full line prices, along with felt boots overshoes and rubbers.
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Henry
Christmas Day notices and town updates from Saratoga
J H Jones son Mra T W Stoner suffer rheumatism and stay home. A Christmas tree and town hall celebration drew a large crowd. Teachers father death caused Sawyer district to dismiss school until Jan 2. Epworth League services planned. Letters tell of church reports and Bible gifts. Multiple hometown mentions of travel, weddings, and students home for vacation highlighted by a children’s Christmas program at M E church with Ollie Leigh praised.
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Mra
T. W. Stoner
Town-Hall
Michael Harney
Sawyer
H. B. Ward
T. E. Scott
Rev Ward
T. H. Scott
Chas Leigh Jr
A. X. Wilmot
Champaign University
Eddie McCullough
Lombard
Richard Martin
Knox
Lucy Smith
Muskogee
M. E
Ollie Leigh
Buacklen Arnica Salve Promises Fast Healing
Advertisement claims Buacklen's Arnica Salve is the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and even piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by Dr Powell The Druggist at 25 cents.
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Buacklen
Powell
Local News Briefs From LA PRAIRIE and Area
Lew Leigh of Nebraska visits relatives in the community. Cyrus Root and wife celebrate their wedding anniversary Saturday. Wm Swan and Mrs Reed plan to visit friends in Kewanee late this week. Mrs Mary Will died in Chillicothe and was buried at Blue Ridge Cemetery last week. the Will family formerly lived in Lawn Ridge. Helen Leigh home from East Lynn where she taught. she brought two Little Leigh daughters. The Sevons held a Christmas Eve family tree gathering with neighbors and friends enjoying the simple celebration.
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Saratoga
al True
Mat Geisler
Nettle Keenan
Plano
Frank Klein
Ford County
George Mokntes
James Keenan
Andy Kelley
Tommie Salisbury
Epworth
Robert Kelley
Maggie Kelley
Chicago
Clara Klein
la Prairie
M. G. Cotney
Wm. T. Swan
J. Reed
Kewanee
Mary Will
Chillicothe
Blue Ridge Cemetery
Will
Lawn Ridge
Helen Leigh
East Lynn
Leigh
Sevon
Magnolia society notes and holiday events
Mrs Lloyd hosts Mr Dilman. Wm Bosley visits from Cottage Hill. Ellen McGinnis arrives from Normal to stay with Mr Ramage. School closes Friday. vacation to Jan 2. Various locals visit, Christmas events planned, and a shooting accident leaves Walter Paxson in danger. The Magnolia H S drama and a Quaker Lane concert draw crowds.
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Magnolia
Lloyd
Dilman
Wm Bosley
Cottage Hill
Ellen McGinnis
Normal
Ramage
Cora Dent
Della Allen
Lostant
Mr Barton
Zolia Fyffe
Zolland
Moyer and
Nivens
Blanche Wable
Toluca
Haney
Alice Tomlinson
Lillie Mills
Quaker Lane
R. M. Dent
Dent
Miss Cora
Galena
William Parrett
McXirgan
Minnie
Mae
Wanant
Hubbard
Blanche Hannum
Peoria
F. Hannum
M. E. Church
Walter Paxson
Magnolia H. 8
Mr Black
Center School
Merle
Harry Osgoo
Charles Richey
George Hobert
Good Templars Lodge
The
Good Templars
Christmas notes and local updates from Hennepin
The Friday session of the Board of Supervisors grants two weeks of school vacation. Local trade, social visits, and illnesses are noted, including Hennepin residents and visitors such as John Weeks and Mrs Weeks. A Christmas tree event and the forthcoming wedding of Frank Reavy and Annie Tretwiler are reported with community well wishes.
Emma Loomis Putnam Visits Geo Bean Family
Emma Loomis Putnam visits Geo Bean's family while Mrs Emma Bean returns from Chillicothe last week. W L Kelso trips to Chicago for business. P R Condit of Sparland spends holidays with daughter Emma in Chicago. Henry Louis has three weeks of near continual plowing. Mike McCormick spends Xmas with parents. Young folks gather at Geo Bean's home for games and a lively evening.
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Putnam
Emma Loomis
Geo Bean
W. Ll. Kelso
Chicago
Emma Bean
Chillicothe
Henry Louis
H.M Ducan
P. R. Condit
Sparland
Indy
Marseilles
P.R. Condit
Emma
Mike McCormick
Our Santa Claus Presents Thousands of Laafes and Gent Day
A quirky item notes holiday gift distribution by Our Santa Claus event naming thousands of Laafes presented to Gent Day attendees. The brief emphasizes community charity and festive giving amid local celebrations.
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Santa Claus
Walter Sutherland Joins OC Prouty Deliars for Pharmacy Training
Walter Sutherland of Milo announces he will work with OC E Prouty at Bradford to learn the pharmacy trade and become a pharmacist. Christmas programs drawn large crowds across churches, with oyster suppers and gifts. The Putnam M E church Christmas Eve show featured readings, music, and a Santa Claus appearance, praised for order and sentiment.
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Walter Sutherland
Milo
E. Prouty
Bradford
Putnay
Herod
Jesus
Carrie Williams
Grady
Sindal
Willie Downey
Santa Claus
Joby Sparling
Bacon
McLeish
Putnam
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Fred Aton
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Newton Young
Missouri
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Eureka
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James Weeks
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John—Denore
Princeton
D. W. Danley
Minnie Deck
J. B. Davis
W. A. Kays
F.G. Deyoe
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Alice Seaton
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