Our Sister Towns and Local Happenings in Bannata
Various notices from Bannata describe residents traveling to Europe and Venona for extended visits, and others preparing for spring events. A reform social, a birthday dinner, and a horticultural meeting are noted, along with reports of diphtheria cases and a fatal drowning near the bridge. A Prohibition meeting and a lecture by Hon Joseph McCealloch are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brant
G. L. Fort and Son
Europe
Martin
Lucy
Clara Thomson
Mamie Thomp
Georgia Ford
Venona
Mra Lytle
Julis Green
Senna Hall
Mary ‘Dover
Indy
Horticultural Society
Iiters
David Lester
O'Leary
Marshall County
Joseph McCealloch
Woodford
McCul‘Hoch
Vandusen
Bob Newell
Charles Wright
Thomas Wright
Charlie
Frank Stock
Marble Works
Gallup
Wright
Bannata
Local Notes From Town Visitations And Letters
Reading notes record visiting relatives and friends, including Old Mr Vanpellen and wife, doctor H Tewmer improving, Kern Tengarden visiting, Watford Bonham and wife, George A Burl and family, and calls from editor’s son George A Burl. Also mentions Burnham of Kanka, a Jere Canon birth, and McClanahan attendance amidst social chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanpellen
H. Tewmer
Kern Tengarden
Watford Bonham
George A. Burl
Walter Allayowad
Sbort
Iroquoie
George Winturg
Ellie Thompson
Isradford
Burnham
Kanka
Jerry Canon
Swife
Rofmbbie
de McClanahan
Local notes on visiting kin and community gossip in Green County
Leslie Kerr visits grandmother Mrs Bo Nighwonger and relatives. Merchants cut prices to help farmers trade at home instead of in Chicago Peoria or elsewhere. Walter Burnett's mare shot years ago by a hunter with a rifle. Paul Nighswonger seeks stock-improving ideas and believes he has a promising horse. M J Splain attends visit with foster parents and in laws. Young folks visit station agent John Ferrimind and later form a party with music, dancing, oysters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Kerr
Albert’ Kerr
Green County
Iowa
Bo Nighewonger
Chicago
Peoria
Elen
Walter Burnett
Paul Nighswonger
M. J. Splain
Varna News Roundup and Village Notices
Varna reports on local happenings including Algg Wright improved and mobile about tows Benjamin Wasmer buying cattle. M Glenn uses crutches due to rheumatism. Village board refused a street fakir license to sell prize packages. Mrs Evans gravely ill from grippe neuralgia and paralysis. The Mariner's Return is set for Wednesday Feb 18 with changes to the program including Homospathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algg Wright
Benjamin Wasmer
Varna
Glenn
Dr Evans
Mariner
Henry Eddinate
W. H. Evans
Eddingfield
Lawrence
Gail Broaddus
Crow Meadow Notes Include Weddings Grange and School
A busy week feature includes the marriage of P. W. McManus to Nora Hickey in Bradford with a large reception at Nora Hickey’s home, Crow Meadow Grange discussing farm horses, and Quinn school hosting a successful exhibition and the play Poor Pillicoddy. Mrs Archie Williams contracts the grippe while O M Dawson marks his 52d birthday with a watch from sons Fred and Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Worley
Bhuman
Hoory
la Grippe
Rob Roll
Bush
Agnes
Nellie Modanus
Bradford
Dora Jackson
Iowa
Crow Meadow
O. M. Dawson
Fred
Frank
Tob Bell
Becker
George Moore
D. N.blood Place
Crow Meadow Grange
Quinn
P. W. McManus
Misa Nora Hickey
Berr
Stark County
Whitefield Gossip Sparks Local Letters and Rumors
A heated local exchange targets Lud of the Democrat over remarks about Whitefield youths. The letter-writers defend neighbors, deny rumored scandals, warn against publishing unverified items, and note community events such as a grange meeting and an upcoming spelling school.
Local Notes on Moves Weddings and Work
J A Blackburn moved yesterday. A wedding is planned for next week. Ed Wallace has been very sick but is improving. Kelfer Broscout sold a valuable home the other day. Will Harrin will work for Frank Bruce this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Blackburn
Ed Wallace
Kelfer
Local notes from Harney visit to John Harney and community events
Detailing visits of Donnie and Mollie Harney and Mrs Aukland and Mrs Jackson returning from a hunt to Dunlap. Clement offers a vocal concert at Whitefield church on Friday Feb 7. Ki Diehl travels to Geneseo to see ill son Will. A colt Jeeta died after nosebleed. School examinations held at Lizzie Riley’s and the Corners. Colonel Me from Henry surveys frost flowers. J D Stubbles to inquire his plans. A boisterous but failed charivari provoked a noisy, disapproving crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie
Mollie
Harney
John Harney
Aukland
Jackson
Dunlap
Clement
Whitefield Church
Ki Diehl
Geneseo
Will
Spencer Ketchum
Jeeta
Lizzie Riley
Tueddey
Henry
Local Notes From Whitefield and Nearby Towns
Gossip and short items from Mary Cooper visiting friends to Newt Van Ostrand and John Meade settling in. John Day becomes a book agent with spending money expected. Gilbert Van Fleet’s mule span causes trouble but he stays busy. two grangers suffer horse fever cure by Mr Parker of Wyoming. fish debate over Jonah ends with old rhyme about a great fish. Youth marriage plans in Whitefield and Saratoga weddings teased. Nebraska visitor’s accident at neighbor’s house. Charley to stay in country till spring. Sucker’s Assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cooper
Newt van Ostrand
John Meade
John Day
John
Gilbert van Fleet
Gilbert
Mr Parker
Wyoming
Newt
Jonah
Andy
Joe
Whitefield
Bob
Saratoga
Nebraska
McGinty
Charley
Sucker
Interment Held Sunday at Caledonia Cemetery
A Sunday afternoon interment was held at Caledonia Cemetery for the man, with attendance noted among his friends. The text provides few specifics beyond the burial event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bate
Cale‘douia
Local Notes and Social Roundup from Putnam County
Penname Elder Parker's family improves. Jesse Wherry of Iowa seen on streets. birth announced for James and Mrs Wherry's daughter. Putnam visitors Will Anderson's family. various local visits and illnesses noted. la grippe spreading. groundhog forecast. church events and temperance song at M E church. Putnam schools attendance list. next Sunday lesson on Jesus childhood with Luke 2 40 52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Jesse Wherry
Iowa
James Wherry
Will Anderson
Bureau County
Putnam
Belcher
Sister Bean
Whitefield
J. M. Ferrell
Sparland
Loton Frisby
Sally Anderson
Dr Stipp
Hiram Suckel
Princeton
Putnam i
B.A. Eckle
Eureka College
Christian Church
Bruce
Grandma Bruce
M E
M. E
Walter
Gracie
Gertie Wileship
Sam Condit
Loyi Hynds
Willie Condit
Debby Williams
John McCormick
Mary McCormick
Pat McCormick
Ida Dawson
W. Buckingham
Clara Morgan
Jesus
Luke
Caledonia notes on health, dances and local news
Pardew improves in health and a Baptist church meeting occurs in Caledonia. A Magnolia dance is planned next Tuesday with details to be announced. Family visits, cattle shipments to Chicago, a quarterly M E church meeting, and a sudden death of Mr Cavenaugh are reported amid rural life notes.
Local Gossip and Health Notes From City Visits
Hennepin Nellie Seaton is laid up with Jagrippe. Mrs Jos L Patterson is dangerously sick. R B Edwards of Lacon was in the city on Tuesday. H Trendt and family and C C Grela er were in Peoria this week. Harry Stouffer and wife of Chicago visit relatives. Rey Arnold of Iowa preached at the Congregational church last Sunday. Harry W Zenor of Greensburg Kan visiting parents. Rev Doney preached at the M E church. D J Leech received a catload of agricultural implements. H H Lovejoy ill and absent from store for three weeks. A L Thomass assisting, W D Ham left for Lexington Ky with trotting horses to sell Feb 10 to 15. C C Montgomery and Dr Thomas accompanied the car. OxRELIUA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin Nellie Seaton
Jagrippe
Mra Jos L
Patterson
R. B. Edwards
Lacon
H. Trendt
C. C. Grelaer
Peoria
Harry Stouffer
Chicago
Rey Arnold
Iowa
Congregational Church
Harry W. Zenor
Greensburg
Kan
Doney
M. E
D. J. Leech
H. H. Lovejoy
Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsed as Superior Medicine
A promotional note urges readers to choose Hood's Sarsaparilla over any other patent medicine. It claims unique preparation and curative power for conditions from impure blood to low vitality and warns to ensure you get Hood's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Protracted Meeting Begins Amid Severe Weather Delays
The report notes impassable roads and minimal mail due to a train wreck north of Tonica. Magnolia experiences a housing boom with high demand and scarce supply. The text mentions a protracted meeting starting Monday night and unsettled weather persisting for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonica
Magnolia
Saving money on menswear and woolens at wholesale prices
A retailer urges shoppers to avoid cheap goods elsewhere and promises quality woolen items for men and boys at near wholesale prices. The note claims durable fabrics, full wool products, and savings across woolens, blankets, shawls, dresses, flannels, yarns, and hosiery with a focus on value.
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Staten A
Maby Sdepira
South Adams &T
Peoria, Ill
Henry Republican
Spariman
G. EB. Oxae
Lud
Democrat
Waltefeld Hunt
Bill
Pete
Betz
Sim Doyle
Bim
Zimmerman
Bost
The
Grange
Frank Bush
Sugar Grove
Ed Metcalf
Elale Loomis
Ogeorge Gregory
Loomis
Miss Bell
Dwight
Squire Bell
Callie Clawson
Mrs Schieef
Red Town
Burnioge
Penname
Caledonia
Helen
Florence Braaddun
Urbana
Sandy
Bow
W.A. Smith
A. Glenn
Calvin Shields
N. J. Mathis
Magoollan
Mathis
Y. A. Glenn
Sherman
M. E. Church
Elder
Lacon Wooten Manufacturing Co
Ill
Inl
Henry, Ill
Blion
Helen Otto
Mt Palatine
Mc Gripp
Henry Eddingfield
Mra C. H
A. Bs Ge
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