Local notes and social updates from Varna and Henry
LP Hamilton, president of the town trustees, injured in a fall. Rosecoe Bonham from St Paul visited relatives. Surveyors along the railroad. revival talk for Rebecca lodge. Visitors from Peoria, Chicago, Henry, and Tiskilwa. Leap year dance set for Feb 19 with Princeton orchestra. Obituary and funeral notices for Winonie Sangu bush. Inflammatory rheumatism cured in 3 days by Myatic Cure. local druggists Powell sell.
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Nho
Rebecca
D. B. Huffman
Whitefield
Huffman
N. Marshall
William Riddell
Holland
Lacon
D. P. Hamilton
M. I. Church
Baptist Church
Jessie Tanner
Friend
Henry
Meeham
Tiskilwa
George Joseph
Chatsworth
Charles Nighawonger
Chicago
Mal Ginette
Thomas McAleer
Yeager
W. Kenney
Conrade J. A. Melick
Frnday
Deacon Dunlap
James Elliott
O. B
Morton LA
Hill
Lebanon
Ind
J. B
F. A. Powell
Are You Restless at Night And Harassed by a Cough
An old advertisement promotes DBallard's Horehound Syrup for night rest and cough relief. It claims a bottle costs 50 cents and a larger bottle costs 250 units, available at Dr Powell's City Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dballard
Dr Powell
Whitefield Corners At Home A Lyman-Loomla Event Report
One week ago last Friday evening Mr and Mrs Lyman-Loomla hosted an at home for friends. Icy roads did not deter a lively gathering ending at midnight with games pit and fifach a two course buffet supper and good cheer. Harry Snell and Lucian Fosdick visited Sparland and returned home late. Henson Bonham of Kewanee joined Norton Mst Saturday as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman—Loomla
Altho
Wwe
Harry Snell
Lucian Fosdick
Sparland
G. W. Snell
Henson Bonham
Kewanee
Samuel King
Samuel Thamima
Pennsylvania
Samuel
Patrick Kennedy
Missouri
Johnny Hayline
Clara Salisbury
Henry
Anna Thumma
Pennsyla Youth
Charley
Saliabury
Noah Washburn
Tilly Klein
Frank Klein
Chag
Flubbel
Harry Hall
Jacob Kissells
Phil Cato
Groundhog Day and Winter Cold Continue
Tuesday's groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter as the town records a steady cold spell and snowy profiles. Ailing conditions persist with several illness cases, while local ministerial meetings at the Grove conclude successfully and will resume next Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groundhog
Wasi
Taxt .Webk
Toonsty
Pneumonis
T. Harris
Patch
Chicago
Cyme
Linkerie
Walter
the Grove
Whitefield Center Box Social Draws Large Attendance
A box social at the Red town schoolhouse on the 27th drew a large crowd and a good program. It netted 37 dollars with 34.50 cleared. The Ladies Aid of Whitefield Center church plans a box social on Saturday February 6 at the church. Various local names appear in short notices including Mrs Lash visiting Thomas Wable and Thomas Seelye traveling to Dunlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redtown
Mra Lash
Ohio
Thomas Wable
Center
Whitefield Center
Wm Rowe
Menslee
Henson Bonham
Kewanee
Bourdette
T. A. Beelye
Thomas Seelye
Dunlap
John Jackson
Roy Shurts
Ramsey House
Verne Ketchum
Patrick Kennedy
A. Seelye
Peoria
Edward Lutes
South Whitefield News Highlights Local Visits and Socials
George Ettridge of Hope Kansas visits his parents the Horricks and is noted as a prosperous farmer and proud father. The community mourns Mrs Campbell wife of Rev Campbell who preached at Bonham school house. South Whitefield residents attend a flinch party at John Mead’s home and plan dances and socials at Thomas McAleer’s. Community members recover from illness as Grandma Jacobs regains mobility and Mr Kiefer Sra shows health improvement.
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George Ettridge
Hope
Kansas
Wm. Horricks
Thos, Higgins
Henry
South Whitefield
Mra Campbell
Rev Campbell
Bonham School
H. J. Meister
John Mead
Mr Mead
Danny Klein
Geo. Holler
Thomas McA
Local notes from Henry and surrounding area
Community items include plans to move to Nebraska by Homer Lundy and family, births, marriages, visits, illnesses, and local social news. Notable mentions include a baby boy born January 26, a marriage Chauncey Peters to Miss Ransom, and multiple visits between residents of Henry, Saratoga, Clinton, and Peoria county.
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Homer Thompson
James
Robert
Nebraska
William
John M. Thompson
Itill
John Mayline
Henry
Chauncey Peters
Miss Ransom
George McAtee
Henry King
Tourens
Iowa
Saratoga
Wm A. Rowe
William Smith
Magoon Barnes
Lacon
Etta Wonder
Anton Kuhn
Clinton
James Mulcabay
Peoria County
Will Rickey
Tillie Klein
J. B. Klein
Frank Klein
Alentine Hofer
Peru
Forrest
Keifer
Arnica Salve Cures Runaway Ulcer Belief
A Franklin Grove Illinois man nearly lost his life to a stubborn leg ulcer for four years. Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly healed the wound and helped with boron eruptions and piles. Available for 25 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
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J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Bucklen
Hennepin Florida Scene Reflects Local Moves and Social News
Report from Hennepin highlights a mix of local events. Floridians discuss a mysterious case while the Turner Hudout company ships grain to Pekin. The Rebecca lodge hosted an up to date social at the Opera House with a large crowd and a No.1 time noted. Charley Hamill reports safe arrival of stock and household goods at a new Missouri home. Eddie Zenor's sale drew mild attendance with stock selling at fair prices as he plans to move in three weeks. Mrs Miller of Mineral visits Mrs L. W. Shepard. a birth is recorded for Cofoid. Good ice crossing reported this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florid
Adolph
St Louis
Boodle Gang
lurner-Hudout Company
Moronts
Pekin
Rebecca Lodge
Opera House
Charley Hamill
Missouri
Wanger
Hennepin
Miller
Mineral
L. W. Shepard
Putnam Community Mourns Loss of Ira Barnhart
Last Friday afternoon Ira Barnhart ended his life after months of melancholy. Neighbors recall a man of few words yet steady heart. The tragedy leaves 16 year old Glen fatherless and motherless, prompting widespread sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Barnffart
Barnhart
Glen
Harry Soper
Centy
Edward
J. H. Williams
Chicago
J.A. Williams
Frederick Barnhart
Michigayi
Local Visits Highlight Weekend at Area Homes
MT PALATINE Miss Allie Keller of McNabb stayed with cousin Amelia Bishop over the weekend. Miss Elizabeth Voygt of La Salle visited EB H Laughtins. Little Ross Anderson of Touion is with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Dall. Mrs Burger remains ill, Verna Stansell is at home, and Ida Huth has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Keller
McNabb
Amelia Bishop
Elizabeth Voygt
la Salle
EB. H. Laughtins
Ross Anderson
Touion
Lone Tree News Notes and Obituary for W M Green
Mrs McKeon reports the death of W M Green of Keota Iowa from pneumonia after a week of illness. He leaves a wife seven children and is a son in law of the late John Bell. The Lone Tree school notes sickness among students and staff with several out sick. A A McKeon the township collector will call at local sites this week and revival services begin at Whitefield next Sunday led by Rev Alford.
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Tiskilwa
Harry Snell
Whitefield
Amies
Anderso
Alford
Princeton
Powell Challenge and Howard's Specific Ad Offer
Dr F A Powell offers a half price sale of Dr Howard's specific claim to cure dyspepsia constipation and liver trouble with a money back guarantee. The advertisement promises sixty doses for 25 cents and urges quick purchase to secure rapid relief and permanent cure. It also cautions in a separate note about blood poisoning and promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a quick healing antiseptic for cuts and burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Powell
Henry
Howard
Chamberlain
the Powell
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Ike
New York
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Jennie Myers
Geo Myers
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Io’ Washburn
Mra Martin
Mra Pritchard
Hickman
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Hugh McCoy
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Whitefield Corners
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Opticians
Yanochowski Building
Henry, III
LUNDY
Louis Morgan
Putnam
MT Palatine
Lone Tree
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