Our-Sister Towns News Roundup in Parland Area
Local notes recount illnesses and social visits in Parland and Wyoming area. Mentioned: Andrew Atchison’s baby death, Rev BE Reynolds assisting in meetings, coal company boiler repairs, ice harvest quality, Sol Coggawell sick, Del Frank visiting, Emma Wall and babe from Wyoming, Parker reading at M. church, Charles Phillips moving, William Riddell sleigh accident, K of P initiations, Magnolia trip, Warrior’s Grange, John Descoe dance, Metamora store plans, and Valentine issue. Commissions and town board activity noted plus Valentine notices and new firm partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bparland
Waugh
Andrew Atchison
BE. K. Reynold
Wyoming
Bparland Coal Co
Jim”. Compton
Coggawell
del Frank
Jake Frank
F Kline
Mise _Baker
Michigan
M. By
Emma Wall
Babe
Wyom
Harris
Zimmerman
Parker
Potnam
M. 5
Epworth League
Charles Phillips
The
Coal Co
Mall Ord
Chicago
P's
Wm. McCoy
Smith
iMagnolia
Warrior's Grange
John Descoe
Andy
Kelly
Lacon
Earle
Metamora
Simpson B
Wilbur Stoner
Stoner
Jloo Broaddus
Niles
Magnolia
Hennepin
Henry
Community notices and town social updates from a 19th century source
Mr Spangler presented his daughter Emnis a fine black driving horse. Kyser of Wenons called on the W. L. C. committee to purchase an organ for public schools. Town board discussed water works with George O. Morgan of Chicago. Stover visited for entertainment help. Mrs William Roberta left for Independence Iowa with her sons wife Clara Roberts. Roads are icy and sleighing possible with snow. Will C theatre repeat Feb 6. funds short to buy instrument. Friday dance drew strangers including local dignitaries. Kohier pursues chicken fever with black birds. anecdote of a penny trick shows his democratic temperament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spangler
Emnis
W. Broaddus
Ie Kyser
Wenons
Jose
William
Roberta
Tre Clara Roberts
Independence
Iowa
Elegan
Will. C
Henry, CO. A. Camp
Gregory
Smith
Sterrett
Nicholson
Wood
Forbes
Kohier
A. Ory
SUGAR GROVE COMMUNITY NEWS AND MEETING NOTES
Sugar Grove updates report logs for a soon to start sawmill wind chills of 18 to 20 below zero. Prof Garrétson showcases pupil photos while William Ward from Streator visits selling essences. Rob Bell moves to Dwight for freight work. Miss Edith organ and Charles Helmandollar violin music delight attendees at Mrs Quinns gathering. Discussion on women’s suffrage ends with approval. Ray Garretson to petition legislature. Meeting weekly Thursdays at 7 PM. editor R M Tremain and Anna Dorsey present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Garrétson
William Ward
Streator
William
Rob Bell
Dwight
Will
Imla
Lloyd
William Worley
Thomas Barnes
Olmstead
W. P. Williams
Ray Garretson
George Wallace
Garretson
R.M. Tremain
Anna Dorsey
Sugar Grove Lyceum Booms With Active Meeting
The Sugar Grove lyceum draws a full house as residents of all ages discuss debate questions and seek library answers. Over 60 members participate eagerly, learning to express knowledge and fulfill assigned roles, signaling growth and success of the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Electric Bitters Tonic Aids Digestion For Elderly
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys will find Electric Bitters a safe tonic. It does not contain whiskey or intoxicants and aids Nature in digestion and tone. An excellent appetizer and digestive aid, priced fifty cents per bottle at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
South Whitefield Community Notes and Local Updates
Sadie Baugh spent Sunday with home folks as Mr Fleetwood's family recovers from flu. A Diverbiss sale drew a large crowd with satisfactory results. Fire damaged Wm Lopeman's house, burning a radiator and other items. Daniel Betts will visit Thompson's store Whitefield on Tuesdays and Coke Bros Henry on Fridays for book distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Sadie Baugh
Fleetwood
W.D. McAtee
Mra
Barr
Ariswold
Chas Benson
Shriner
Peoria
Mra O
Kling
Danny
Little Walter
Henry Meister
Barney Burgantz
I.W. Waughop
Titus
Mra J. Daly
George
Tiffle Waughop
Christian
Henry
Snowy week brings sleighing and holiday cheer
A local note reports good sleighing last week with sleigh bells in fashion. N Marshall shows pluck by hitching his horses to a bob and parading about an hour. Philip Houston's friends hosted a surprise party for him at the Bonham home with games and piano music. Twins born to Johnny Swiger on Jan 26 died soon after in Nightwonger cemetery. no funeral services. The mother recovers with help from husband and mother-in-law Catherine of Kewanee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Marshall
A. Marshall
Philip Houston
H. D. Bonham
Philip
Allie Bonham
Fleene
Johnny Swiger
Nightwonger
Mra Swigert
Catherine 8 R
Kewanee
Saratoga News Briefs Describe Local Trades and Death
Shelling and hauling corn dominate daily chores as Allie Webber attends a convention. Mr and Mrs Wesley Doyle visit relatives in Kansas and Nebraska. A stove wagon sits near Jo Shearer’s Corner. Mr Nichols of Camp Grove died on the 21st after illness at age 76. he was a church sexton, veteran and pensioner, leaving a wife and stepdaughter Lottie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Webber
Wesley Doyle
Kansas
Nebraska
Relaves
Jo Shearer
Poe
Nichols
Camp Grove
Lottie
Sleighing Play Out in Steuben Burg
Local notes report William Monier improving daily. James Diviks plans an event at the county farm this week with games and a friendly contest to determine the neighborhood champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Monier
James Diviks
Ames
County Y Farm
Tree Ee
Putnam Local Notes Mention Movements and Events
Alvin Murphy attends Dixon school. Large coal shipments depart toward Spring Valley. Charles Dawson injured coasting. Loomis family to join Putnam residency. Prof Jones to lecture Hamlet at Christian church. Town taxes are several thousand dollars lower. Citizens urged to attend MHB church services. O P Carroll operates shelter for corn influx. Three newcomer families praised. Music by Mr and Mrs Ellard praised for Fritz in the Army performances in Putnam and Whitefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Alvin Murphy
Dixon
Spring Valley
Charles Dawson
O. H. Dawson
O.L Loomis
Prof.Jones
M. HB
O. P. Carroll
Patnam
J. J. Ellard
Fritz
Whitefield
Magnolia News Roundup of Local Visits and Illness
Ab Phillips remains seriously ill with little hope of recovery. Rev St John reports the revival services closed. Several families, including Clara Roberts and Mi Clara Roberts, moved to Iowa and Whitefield, while others visited kin in Utica and North Platte. Charlie Beckwith’s death is noted and well wishes are offered for neighbors’ happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Ab Phillips
St_John
Tom Bishop
Ethel
Whitefield
Clara- Roberts
Olera Roberts
Frank Fank
India Dean
Utica
Hager
Charlie
Putnam Beckwith
Georgia Hulme
Great Bend
Kansas City
Moses Chee
Rey St John
Maude Kidd
la Balle
John
Marcus Kays
W. W. Bobbitt
Laura Wafer
North Platte
Neb
Miss Ray
Bessie
Anita Roberts
Grandma Bobbitt
Chas Hannum
Wier
St John’s
Entertainment benefit at the church by district schools
Mt Palatine reports Master Earl Davis has chicken pox. James Bueh of Granville visited town. Mrs McGee and two children suffer legrip. Nannie Williams visited Miss Voggt near Lostant. An entertainment at the church next Saturday benefits school libraries. Town figures attended a Thursday dance with Italian musicians from Spring Valley. Will Johnston upset a coal load on the way home from Tonica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
James Bueh
Granville
McGee
Nannie Williams
Miss Voggt
Lostant
Taylor
O'Niel
Hennepin
Harlin Bishop
Wenona
Spring Valley
Will Johnston
Tonica
Milo Deaths and Local News Recap
Thomas Capperrane rested early in the week while J W Weidman and Billy Wilson rode to Princeton with wheat for milling Friday. Mrs Alien J Nevitt a former resident of General Tuesday died at one o clock at the M B H church Itto Rev W H k officiating. Chrisman died Wednesday January 27 at one o clock a m in Milo after a sudden back pain following a cold spell. The funeral was held Saturday at 10 o clock from the house with Rev J B Dille of Peoria officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Capperrane
J. W. Weidman
Billy Wilson
Princeton
Henry
Alien J. Nevitt
General
M. BH
J. B. Dille
Peoria
Weather and social notes from Lone Tree community
Weather improves after cold snap as colds spread. Mrs Wright remains nearby and sympathy is extended. Kansas City guest Louis Diverbliss visits mother Mrs Johnson. Ida McKeon to visit uncle O Phillips at St David this winter. Mrs Vail and Phebe return from Henry after Rev King lectures. Local play by Major Lucas and Putnam talent praised. Many miss Sunday school due to illnesses. Honeymooning Andrew Depler visits Lone Tree. bride Martha Merritt, daughter of Dan Merritt, grandchild of Andrew Anderson. Johnnie Ball birthday celebrated with a party and snowstorm ride home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Dave Wright
Harry. Bulleyment
Whitefield
Louis Diverbliss
Kansas City
William Johnson
Ida McKeon
St David
O. Phillips
Vail
Phebe
Henry
King
Major Lucas
Putnam
Andrew Depler
Jon
Depler
Martha Merritt
Dan Merritt
Andrew Anderson
Union
Tiskilwa
Johnnie Ball
John Ball
Johnnie
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Ad Claims Global Beat
An advertisement proclaims Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as the world’s best cough remedy for consumption bronchitis sore throat pneumonia and related throat and lung diseases with a bold guarantee and testimonials from doctors and users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Dr Powell
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