Lacon and nearby towns report varied happenings in February 1908
Prom from the Journal notes Cyrus Hutchins buys a $10,000 ranch near Los Angeles while Charles Lapp builds a grand buggy for County Clerk Quinn. Updates cover Mr Bennington moving to Sloan, county records for 1902 03 show births deaths marriages and divorces, and local visits by Mrs Kate Lewis James Chambers Rev May and others.
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Lacon
Prom the Journal
Cyrus Hutchins
John ‘Hutchins
John
Thompson
Los Angeles
Cal
Stearns
Charles Lapp
Quinn
Lapp
cosat-Quinn
MacMurtrie
Chenoa
Lou
Wilson
Chicago
Democrat
Marshall County
Court House
Altho
Wm Bennington
Toluca
Sloan
Iowa
Bennington
Townsman George Partman Auctions Near East Syna
George Partman, noted auctioneer and townsman, traveled to East Syna last Tuesday to conduct a sale for Samuel Muller. He is praised as fluent in English and German, skilled at crying sales with precision. A Valentine and pie social will be held at Senachwine schoolhouse on February 14 with a 10 cent admission.
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Mra Yaeger
Whitefield
W. Kenny
Aeger
John Herridge
Alf Olson
Oklahoma
Olson
Alta
Herridge
A.J. Athay
Leslie
James Nighswonger
Nathaniel Marshall
Banner-com- US Orssan
Drigay
William O'Leary Jr
Chicago
Tena Newell
Abe Ridenhower
Stawfordaville
Ind
Minnie Root
William Riddell
Riddell
George Washington
Team van Antwerp
Telefone
Herbine Promoted As Cure For Indigestion And Low Spirits
A correspondent calls Herbine a remarkable remedy for indigestion loss of appetite sour taste headaches and mental depression. He notes symptoms ease after a few doses and urges readers to try the affordable 60 cent bottle at J. E. & F. A. Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E
F. A. Powell
Willing Workers mark 15th anniversary in Whitefield Corners
The Willing Workers plan a February 24 celebration inviting husbands for a social evening in the hall with a Buffette supper prepared by the Indies and honored guests among the ladies who aided in their ciery work. Bruce Fountains welcome their first-born son as the family’s new arrival, with others sharing news from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr and Mzurday
Merton Swift
Jittle Percy
Putnam
Jeune
Babe
Bruce Fountain
Fra Coolidge
Mias ” Bllogg
Henry
Tihl
Local News Briefs From The Area
We hear of some Soho residents suffering with lagrippe. T Longman had his fodder shredded Tuesday. Stella Powell has been visiting relatives here. George Barker has gone courting to Princeton. G Pace took his cattle to Chicago last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soho
T. Longman
Stella Powell
George Barker
Princeton
G. Pace
Chicago
Local notes in Hopewell seek social buzz and community updates
Hopewell notes report on social events at Hull school to Richland a basket social aims to raise funds for library books. Local gatherings at the Day home feature Maud Myers Mabel Kamp Julia Glenn and the Strawn brothers. Updates mention William Ganzer social life Henry visits Varna and packing district chatter about neighbors and visitors.
Ground Hog weather, real estate moves, and local notices
Ground Hog spark leads to heavy snowstorm after Judge Albert’s hunt. J Linn Downey expands in real estate with several large deals. I C Maulfair sale a success with a large turnout and full bidding. Frank Monroe buys the old Catholic parsonage and Carrier and Eckard move to east town lots. Eliza Widdicome visits Ohio. W Leech improves at home. County court with Judge Mills. Tennant visits La Salle.
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Hennepin
O. K
Albert
Jon
J. Linn Downey
J. Linn
Tonterview
I. C. Maulfair
Maulfair Jet
Frank Monroe
Carrier & Eck«ard
Eliza Widdicome
D. J. Leech
Mary Deck
Ohio
W. BG. Leech
Elde
A. W. Hopkins
June M. McNabb
County ‘Court
Judge Mills
Mr. Tennant
la Satte
Royal Neighbors Box Supper in Magnolia on Feb 7
A Magnolia invitation from Mrs H Graves invites ladies to bring boxes with supper for two at a Royal Neighbors event on Saturday evening February 7. Gentlemen are invited to attend and buy boxes. Also noted are visitors Lester Meadowcroft and Maggie Partie aiding a relative and Harry Hull returning from Kentucky. Ladies Aid Society set to meet February 4 with Mr E E Barbour.
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Magnolia
H. Graves
Royal Neighbors
Lester Meadowcroft
Marnett
Maggie Partie
Spring Valley
Harry Hull
Kentucky
Ladies Aid Society
E. E. Barbour
Local Visitors and Illness Reports from Palatine Area
Mra Elizabeth Besley visited Great Bend Kansas to see relatives. John Allen of Iowa stayed with his sister and brother. Rollin Travis from Mt Palatine was a Sunday visitor. Clara Lettschen spent a week with Palatine relatives. Dan McKirgan visited relatives in Lafayette. Sherman Glenn and wife from Ox Bow were in town Sunday. Mrs Martin Purtle has been seriously ill for several days. Mr Hoschiedt family are in Kansas visiting. Eli Batley of Iowa visited among friends. Frank Peterson was a Varna caller Friday. Frank Henderson had been quite sick. Olive Spencer was sick all last week.
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Varna
Charlee Ong
Streator
la Salle
Peoria
Mra Ireland
Washburn
Mra
Frank Ireland
Rudolph
la Rose
Miss Hewitt
Shinn
Mra Little
Leona Smith
Lacon Ia
Gailen Frazer
Clara
Nina Hickman
Louis Lenz
Lacon
B. G. Beath
Varena
Sidney Miller
Mamie Kelley
Kansas
Eli Batley
Iowa
Frank Peterson
Frank Henderson
Olive Spencer
Morning discourse topic at M E church Work of the Holy Spirit
The Putnam morning program announces the M E church sermon next Sunday on Work of the Holy Spirit. Rev Nesbit was ill last Sunday so no services were held Sunday evening. A Valentine social for Epworth League funds is planned at L Case home on Feb 14. Edith Quinn resigns as school principal due to ill health. Ballard's Horehound Syrup praised for coughs and colds with long use. sold at J E & F A Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Nesbit
T. H. Williams
Oakland
Cal
William Ball
Valentine
L. Case
Epworth League
Edith Quinn
J. E. Wheeler
Minnesota
Wmn. Wheeler
Adam Henkins
M. L. Drake
J. O. Winship
Ja Grippe
J. M. Winship
Oxbow Union School to Host Basket Social
The Union School will hold a basket social on February 18 at the school house. Ladies are asked to bring boxes or baskets and a good program is planned for the district to benefit the school. Also notes of local happenings include Sherman Glenn visiting Varna, Genevieve Funk visiting Tonetta Salle, and Grandess Glenn and Charley Goldena listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union School
Lee
Kegan
Dr Cook
Genevieve Funk
Sherman
Glenn
Grandess
Charley Goldena
Hennepin Roads and Local Family News
Mrs Lawrence Lauk won the draw for Don Holecker's horse raffle held last Saturday. Isaac Camery and family along with Mrs Moree and family visited Harry Camery last Sunday. Elwood Morris and family spent Sunday and Monday near Lostant with brother Joseph. Mrs John Morse improving after illness. William Murphy and wife proud parents of a baby boy born last Friday. Andrew Morse to leave for Iowa next week.
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Hennepin Roads
Lawrence Lauk
Don Holecker
Isaac Camery
Moree
Harry Camery
Elwood Morris
Bucklens Arnica Balve Heals Injury in Franklin Grove
A runaway incident nearly cost J. B. Orner his life as a leg ulcer haunted him for years. He finally cured with Bucklens Arnica Balm, praised for burns bruises skin eruptions and piles. Sold for 25 cents at Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Literary meeting postponed due to mud and weather
Last Wednesday the weekly literary gathering was moved to next Wednesday evening because of mud. John Carleon suffered a 125 lb flywheel injury to his toe while James Yall again had rheumatism. Andrew Swanson visited Carlson brothers, Charles Norlin fell ill, John Magnuson remained sick, and August Lieth welcomed a daughter born on the 21st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carleon
James Yall
Andrew Swanson
Carlson Brothers
Charles Norlin
John Magnuson
August Lieth
Cancer Cured by Snow Liniment Claim Prickett
Mr W W Prickett of Smithfield Illinois writes of using Ballards Snow Liniment on a facial cancer after rubbing it on a sore leg by accident. He states the cancer came out and his face healed with no scar and urges strong recommendation. Sold by J B & FLA Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W- Prickett
Smithfield
Ill
Ballard
J.B. & Fla, Powell
Lone Tree and Whitefield Literary Night and Local Notes
Community letter from Lone Tree reports a church and literary society clash over youth attendance. Obituary note for John Wright, brother of David Wright, dies in Missouri. Socials include Miss Eatella Powell visiting, surprise party for Wm Ball and wife, and a sale en route through Quinn farm. Milo confirms yearly church school officers and local transfers. A new baby born to Roland Schimal and wife on January 27. Dr Lorenz praises American medical care and invites welcome back to Vienna.
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Lone Tree
Whitetied
David Wright
John
Missouri
Pnaemonia
League
Whitefield
A. MeeKoon
Eatella Powell
Frank Anderson
Wm Ball
Putnam
Iowa
Saratoga
Quinn
Lone Tree Literary Society
Tiskilwa
Lone Tree Office
Orrin Johnson
Plesant Anderson
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T. van Antwerp
James Chambers
May
Delbert Taylor
F. A. Barr's
Ed Cochran
Betts
Miss Allen
George Bedford
John Astley
H. Barr
Thomas MeAtest
Hopewell
Hull School
Richland
Ganzer
Charles Day
Maud Myers
Mabel Kamp
Julia
Marion Strawn
F. Wm Ponzer
Tax School
William
Will
Charley Stateler
Peter Ekstrom
Munster
August
Gus Ekstrom
Mies
Jennie Shaffer
Willy Buck Eouth
Simon Shaffer
P. W. Shaffer
B. W. Evans
Clearwater
Kan
Aribpe
Cannah Jones
USA
Fulton Distilling CO
Peoria, Ill
Elsworth Wright
Tiskilwa R. F. D
Carrier
Milo
M. I
Mrs Sutherland
Chenoweth
Alta Orwig
Layina Caldwell
Elsie Bently
C. A. Griswold
John Norris
Koch
Evelyn Caldwell
Geneseo
Beuna Pettegrew
A. W. Shriver
Broadmoor
Milo Friends
H. O. Mallett
Frank Thirkell
Uflends
Buda
W. Clearly
Near Lostart Fe
Roland Schimal
Dr Lorenz
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