Laconiana Social Notes and Local Visits
In a roundup of town happenings Nellie Russell of Steuben visited Lacan friends. Lena Athay of Sparland called on Lacan residents Saturday. Win Hastings visited his brother in law L. C. McMurtrie. Henry Davis of Woodford county visited with Louis Duchesne. Mrs. Robert Lennie and family from AnSalle visited sister Mrs. John Ragan. Clifford Martin held a sixteenth birthday party with friends S. D. Thompson, Mabelle and Clifford. Mrs. Alice Bigelow returned to Chillienthe after a few days with sister Mrs. Ben Daker. Ida Thoms hosted a party with about 60 associates. Miss Thoupins, a 1900 graduate, is a notable member of her circle. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to The Republican readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Areene Picherway Igatill
Nellie Russell
Steuben
Luesdays
Dr. Ireland
Varna
Lena Athay
Sparland
Lacan Friends
Peenle-Bates
Win
Hastings
L. C. McMurtrie
Henry Davis
Woodford County
Louis Duchesne
Republican
Robert Lennie
AnSalle
John Ragan
Clifford Martin
Frank Martin
D. Thompson
Mabelle
Clifford
C. J
Lopewell
Alice “Bigelow
Chillienthe
Ben Daker
Ida ‘Thoms
Miss. Thoupins
Eirele
Sriends
Christmas Notes From Sparland Gathered Guests and Festivities
James Waugh returns home for Christmas as Samuel Dey and Deco celebrate, with Royce in attendance. Milford Thompson travels from Chicago to deliver a lecture while Mayme Tarbill visits relatives en route to Havana. George McClusky Mrs John Jones and Milton of Whitefield attend, MM Spirth of Minneapolis visits, and Holton family hosts at Lacon. A crowded town hall hosts the annual Serrnian Christian celebrations led by Parry Marehall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
James Waugh
Samuel Dey Ard
Deco
Fine
Do Royce
Milford Thompson
Chicago
Mayme Tarbill
Havanna
George Toller
Auehters
George McClusky
John. Jones
Milton
Whitefield
MM. J. Spirth
Minneapolis
GW Zim. Gudéruan
M. M. Bherburn
Lacon
Parry “Marehall
Local notes record re election and mischief in town
Mrs Nt Betts was re elected for W OM and officers listed. A theft of five gallon or oyster tmd bucket reported. Mr Girrett and Emmett from Chicago arrive. Mabell improving. rain fuels kerosene supply but causes accident near Grintville with a wagon wheel injury. Mrs Hensley burned by fire from stove blockage. Dr Royce attends. Dr Seelye's Wasa Tusa praised for stomach cramps. advertised by Powell and E Gapen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nt. Betts
Gapen
A. Barr
Jennie Watkina
Miss
James O Girrett
Emmett
Chicago
Jainich
Peoria
Mabell
Mrsarrett
Grintville
Royce
Wm Hensley
Variety of Local Appointments and Visits Mentioned in Varna
D G Wright was home for Christmas and Swanson visited Lacon while Mrs stern stayed in Streator. Chas Rogers traveled to Indianapolis. Moltert and wife visited Streator. Miss Shafer from Ruth plans to stay in Varna. Gro and Fred Clemens from Magnolia visited. Schumaker from Lin Rose, and Mollie Martin with Cleve headed to Henry. Hog transport to Chicago noted. Kensington club set for Jan Ath at Mrs Earle Lite’s home. Berdie Ong and Geo Conrad wed in Peoria. Cow incident referenced. healer Dr Scelye promoted locally through Dr Powell and TE Gapen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
D. G. Wright
Dred Swanson
Lacon
Mra Stern
Mollie Martin
Brother Cleve
Henry
Christmas and New Year Greetings From Whitefield Corners
The note lists births and visits around Whitefield Corners including a baby born on the 22nd, family dinners at Mr and Mrs John Anderson Christine, and a large Christmas crowd at the hall. It mentions illnesses, a nephew injuring his arm, and Christmas travels of neighbors, with best wishes for a happy new year and community tax gifts for gifts to homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Chat Perrine
Geo Bart
Boundsworthy
Johnsons
Andersons
John Anderson
Christine
Igs
Adgar Wells
Peoria
Clements
Gussie Higgins
Fannile Pettigras
G. Emiliand
Takilwa
Crosdick’s
Ian Will Wright
Olver Wright
Pershing
G. Griswold
Josdick
Chenoa
A. Benedict
Christmans
Uff
Christmas Exercises at Church Delight All Attendees
The church Christmas exercises featured music recitations and many small children in happy faces. The committees earned credit for their hard work decorations photographed by Tuey Clark. Gifts were exchanged and the school tree in the classroom Friday afternoon delighted students and visitors alike. Miss Knobba left Friday for Patarpo to spend the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuey Clark
Pipcent
Kniobba Lete
paHtarpo
Young writer EMc Waughop visits South Whitefield
A youthful author EMc Waughop spends days with Henry’s relatives in South Whitefield. Betlsias bought a new organ from Stever to beautify his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Emc Waughop
Crow Meadow Holiday Visitor Notes
Peter Merdlan family host cousin from Washington state this week. Mrs C M Dawson just back from Chicago with her husband ill. recovery doubtful. Durbin Downey and family of Sheffield visit Putnam relatives. Durbin returns this week, Mrs Downey plans longer stay. Bruce Williams of Wenona Champaign, among young folks home for holidays. two remain about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Meadow
Peter Merdlan
Washingto
Mra
M Dawson
Chicago
Herrother
Durbin Downey
Familly
Sheffield
Putnam
Durbin
Wenona
Champaign
Fragments From Sugar Grove and Nearby Regions
A collection of small notes from Sugar Grove and nearby towns. Families travel, visits planned, and farm talks appear among mentions of Christmas gatherings and local grange elections. A few names and locations include Clark Dawson La Prairie Henry Chicago Peoria Warsaw and Crow Meadow Grange with officer selections recorded.
Local Holiday Visits and Church Revival Plans
Augustine Garrett Steuben busking last week. Mrs Frisbey attended funeral of cousin Mrs Clark of Streator last week. Mrs Effie Moffitt of Chillicothe visiting sister Mrs Ed Tanquary. Nellie Tanquary in Lacon for Christmas with cousin Mamie Hacker. Joe Schacker visiting grandmother Petrie in Peoria for holidays. Mrs Joe Robinson visiting mother and friends in Sparland. Gertie Schacker returned from Peoria after schooling there. Leslie Thompson to Quincy for business college course. Mrs Emma Busgell back from Manita visiting Bertha Norse. Nellie ene and children spending holidays in Abingdon with Mrs Robb. Yankee street residents held Christmas tree and church party with large crowd. Yearly society meeting at Bethel Church Sunday Dec 31 with love feast at 10, preaching at 11. Elder Merrill absent. Miss Greggs deaconess will attend and preach both services. Revival each night. Miss Greggs praised as speaker. All urged to attend and bring Pentecostal song book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Gertie Schacker
Peoria
Leslie Thompson
Quincy
Business College
Emma Busgell
Manita
Bertha Norse
Nellie Ene
Abingdon
Robb
Yankee Street
Bethel
MK. Ehureh
Merrill
Miss Greggs
Ati
Christmas at Green Cove Springs Delights Mathis Family
Mr and Mrs Newton Mathis report enjoying Christmas in Green Cove Springs Florida with a delightful stay. Jim Phillips played Santa Claus and the Christmas tree event drew praise though not as successful as in the past. Revival services led by Rev Denning begin next Sunday at the M F B church amid preparations for a prosperous season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Mathis
Green Cove Springs
Fla
Jim Phimps
Santa Claus
Denning
M. FB
Harris
Dwight
Dr. Barbour
Orville
Indianapolis
Ind
Philip Carlberg
Moline
Elzy Downey
Loma Ramsey
Bishop
Hennepin
Mr. McMurtry
Normal
Springfield
Teathera Association
Night of Terror at Machins as Widow Recovers
Mrs Lincoln reports the widow of General Burnham of Machins Maine survived a deadly night after pleurisy and pneumonia fears. She credits Dr Sting's New Discovery with saving her life after three doses and claims it cured throat chest and lung illness. Trial bottles offered free at Dr Powells drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham
Machins
H. Lincoln
Sting
Dr Powells Drug Store
Holiday notices from Saratoga area residents
Saratoga residents report Henry True at home for holidays Henry Hatch lost 830 while hunting Henry McAfee and family spent Saturday and Sunday in Fenity Velting at her parents Wim Salisbury and wife An oyster supper is set at the church on Thursday January 4 inviting all to attend with cake and good things Andy Kelly and wife of Evanston are visiting holidays with a supper at his mother’s and a large gathering enjoyed the evening Opaters were served with ample justice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Henry True
Henry Hatch
George McAfee
Wim Salisbury
Andy Kelly
Evanston
After The Wreck Holiday Sale Clearance Notice
After the wreck a closing sale offers soft pillows couch covers India seats carpets and screens at reduced prices. Items include a large tabourette regular 11.50 now 6.50 five 3 leaf screens at 5 each two 8 leaf screens at 4.75 wine screens 1.67, plus rugs curtains carpets and mattings all priced at customers’ own offers.
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India
Tabourette
wWe
Merry Christmas and New Year News from Mt Palatine
Frank Koehler buys a new driver. Ed Devereux returns from Chicago for Christmas. Mary Gallaher visits home from Chicago for holidays. Mr White the teacher spends Christmas and New Year at home in Blackstone. Local groups elect officers for the year. A horse suffers a wire cut and is shot. Mr and Mrs C Huth plan their 25th wedding anniversary. Mrs Wolf family welcomes a healthy boy. Ailing mother improves after illness. Christmas church entertainment draws a crowded audience with gifts and an arch and wheels as tree substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Palatine
Frank Koehler
Ed Devereux
Chicago
Mary Gallaher
Mr White
Blackstone
Ladies’ Circle
MWW Lodge
Wi Zimmerman
Will Johnson
C Huth
Fred Wolf, Jr
Mothe
Henry Dutro hosts Chance party and oyster supper
Mr and Mrs Ed Chance spent Sunday with Henry Dutro. An oyster supper and dance at Hopewell last Wednesday was enjoyed by all attendees. Dot Martin left for Columbus Ohio last Thursday for the winter. Mrs Harry Camery and children returned from Chicago after a pleasant visit. Chas Martin’s 3rd birthday was celebrated with a surprise party hosted by his wife and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin Roads
Ed Chance
Henry
Savas
Tate
Liar
Martin
Christmas social notes and holiday gatherings in Florida
A padded fragment lists residents visiting or staying at homes in Lostant Magnolia and Springheld. It mentions Dr Taylor and Father Taylor, James Chace and wife, Mrs LW sending thanks, and a Republican note. The text describes a Christmas tree event, a crowded, pleasant afternoon with children and a well-decorated tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Fe
Frankie
Blies
Lostant
Morris
Kate Ransom
Magnolia
Taylor
Juife
Father Taylor
James Chace
Walter Hermet
Springheld
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