Our Sister Towns Lacon and Sparland Notices
Local column details social visits funerals travels and illnesses in Lacon Sparland and Varna. Mentions Mrs Fred Roblin Waukegan Captain Henry Busher and various townsfolk including J W Shores George H Fei and Emma Monahan with callers from Eureka Williams Arizona Peoria and Streator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
George Hutchins
Fred Roblin
Waukegan
H.thompson
Henry Busher
Matt Barkow
Katie Riley
John cKeel
Mise Riley
Preston
Arizona
Lee Wilson
Peosia
Ti. C
Wilson
Runoell’s Court
Thompson
California
Amps
Deaver
Aitest Mary
Springfield
J-W. Shores Hag
Pavisana
George H. Fei
Ion
Allet C. Brown
F.F. Brown
Casming
N. Y
Neb
E Frank Perry
Dist
Belle Plaine
Capt. Riser
Erbury
Emma Mae Thompson
Samuel H. Thompson
Evanston
Dorinda Ong
Sra Ong
Etzabeth Riely
Jeanilla N. M
George Baechler
Bradford
du Chesnes Houaa
Harry Osborne
Racine
Wis
Mae Pichéresu
Whitefield Corners Church Week of Prayer and Local News
Our church held daily 7 to 8 prayer meetings with one half hour of song and prayer and a short sermon. Sunday school observed Decision Day with a related sermon. Some probationers were received. Homer Swift reported a successful sale and plans to move to Chicago for study. The Monroe family and Callie Clawson returned. changes in March loom as neighbors adjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Homer Swift
Tanquary
Homer
Chicago
Mary Daniela
Missouri
Harry Morroe
Ed Clark
Reyents
Monroe
Callie Clawson
Bluis
Frank Swift
Local Society Notes and Community Happenings
A collage of short items reports good spirits despite poor crops, visits by neighbors, and social events. The Epworth League social at Dr Pershing's, music teacher Dan Allen’s visit, and Dr Willets opening an office are noted. Local folks travel to see kin, attend gatherings, and news of births, recoveries, and weather rounding out the slice of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Dan Allen
Csees Csu
Willets
Lane
Stephen Snyder
Death of Jobo Schammel in Hennepin county reports
Jobo Schammell of Putinam county was found dead upright in a field after going to haul fodder. A coroner's inquest ruled death by apoplexy. Burial occurred at Cathbolfe cemetery Thursday at 10 o'clock. Several local notices follow including marriages at MFE parsonage and Catholic church, medical updates, and a local product advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Jobo Schammell
Putinam County
Cathbolfe
Hugh Graner
Little Jim
Jim
Hugh
Friday
Dpb
Turner
Dan
Tellabie Coton
Central-bife Insurance Co
Cincinnati
Mra
Greiner
Bhedes
Catholic “Church
Chan Riedel
Jobo B Schammel
Mary Schack
Sandy Boyle
Peter Echerdt
Dr Hudson
Grand Opera House
Wonser & Ham
Flora
M Zenor
Williard Norris
Magnolia
Magnolia Lodge completes charter and initiations in Magnolia
Magnolia notes report the Magnolia lodge completing its charter members and officers installation including Matron Mrs Hester Mills patron 8 B Mitchell and secretary Mrs Cleo Barbour. Initiates Wm Moffitt I A Glenn Gustave Otto and Dr Barbour in a later session. Visits from Sparrand and Henry chapters, and community notices follow with obituaries and local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Spirland U
Magnolia O. E
Mesdames
Mary Massie
Helen Glenn
iMabel
Shilds
Jane” Mitchell
Mary Glenn
Luella Moitt
Marie Ramage
Sarah Lash
Eunice Otto
Cleo A. Barbour
Hester Milla
Celia Spencer
Misses
Danny—Howe
Jessie, Mann
Beatrice Massie
Nan
Guinea
Lizzie McDermott
Rebecca Mills
B. Mitchell
Hester Mills
H. B. Ramage
Rebecca
Moffitt
Mitchell
Adah
Daisy Haws
Ruth
Jessie
Emane
Esther
Beatrice-Massie
Martha
Helen
Glenn
Electa
Mabel Shieldiss Marshal
Eunice ‘Otto
Sentinel
MoMmet
Wm . Moffitt
I. A
Gustave Otto
Barbour
Ning’ Blelock
Sparrand Lodge
Wwerei Worthy
Vana
I. A. Barr
Ags
Anc
Igt
Aires
Clara Barr
Sec’y
T. A. Gapeu
Lydia Sparr
Ass’t
Jennie Watkins
Webster
Mamie Sparr
Mra
T. A. Gapen
Jessie Bouten
Mra _ Bettz
Mra Bedford
Warder
Gibson
van Antwerp
Henry
Ennis Dakin
Bessie Otto
Joby Schhnommells
O, FF. Taylor
Hirine
Thesday
Behucht
Ladies Quartetta
Keller
Magnolia M. W. A
Woodcraft
Ralph Paxton
Wm Maverty
J.-H . Graves
St. W. Spencer
Wm Munonis
R. W. Spencer
Albert Horton
Dean
Louise Allen
Aining
E. E Barbour
Chicago
Hattie Hillabrand
Gle
Entilé Dakin
Sandy Sprue
M. Dent
E. E. Barbour
Harria
Dwight
Dunbe
Wenona
Mre McDaniels
Albert Arnold
Rebecca Millare
Wilkie
Wi Brenn
Oscar Wardls
Sadie Hunger
Rolin
Travis
Indues of the Christian church host Feb social at Town Hall
The Indies of the Christian church plan a George Washington themed social at Town Hall on February 22. The Upworth League of the MEB church will hold a Valentine social at Chauncey Bacon’s residence Friday evening February 19. All invited. Valentines distributed and supper priced at 1 cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
The
Indies of the Christian Church
George God
Martha Washington
Partiular Stater
Upworth League of the
MEB
Valentine
Chauncey Bacon
Mutuals Comedy Concert Thrills Woodman Hall Viewers
The Mutuals Comedy Concert company gave performances at Woodman Hall last week. The hall was filled each night and audiences were pleased, finding the show worth the small admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imtuals Comedy Concert Company
Woodman Hall
Letter from Robert McDonough from Florida visit
Robert McDonough writes from St Augustine Florida on February 8 noting late newspapers from The Henry Republican, recounting a cousin Joe Greenlee funeral, and travels from St Augustine to Gainsville and inland Florida. He describes historic sites hotels and the convent school in St Augustine and plans further inland travel seeking healthful climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McDonough
St Augustine
Fla
Burt
Henry Republican
Joe Greenlee
Florida
Lawos
Palma
Mahon
Atanding Farm
Filu
Jace
Great Sale Record of Shires and Belgians at Wenona
Robert Burgess and Bow of Wenona breeders and importers report 52 horses sold in 21 days and 187 since August 15 1901. Prices ranged from 160 to 2000 dollars each. A palace stock train from New York brought the last imports to Wenona under American Express. Earlier a great fire destroyed their stock but they rebuilt larger and now run a major Wenona industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burgess & Bow
Wenona
New York
Wenonan
American Express Company
Mystic Rheumatism Cure Claimed to Work Fast
An ad touts a "mystic cure" for rheumatism and related conditions promising relief within days. It asserts immediate action on the system and removal of underlying causes after the first dose, urging purchase from J. E. Powell and F. A. Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E
F. A. Powell
George W Armstrong Dies in LaSalle County
George W Armstrong a prominent elder statesman of the estute died at his LaSalle County home aged 88. He moved to the state in 1841, served in the Black Hawk war and held many offices of trust. Dwight suffered a $300000 fire loss Tuesday destroying Keeley Laboratory and Livingston hotel. The Keeley company owned the hotel. buildings were brick and stone. The fire reportedly started near heating buffers in the main Keeley building and the institution will be rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W Armstrong
LaSalle County
Dwight
Keeley
Livingston Hotel
Keeley Company
Seeley Company
Itdla
Valentines and new books at Schaefer’s
A comletely fi line of come and novelty Valentines at Schaefer's cee Room. New books by Shel don, Clay, Holmes, and all late copyrights at publishers prices. Stationery Tablets and School Supplies, are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaefer
Cee: Room
Sheldon
Clay
Holmes
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Thacker & Son
Jewelers and Opticians
Henry, Ill
Ooo (Hursday
Rosa Hayden
Ruseell
John. Heimie
Jacoba
Streator
George Marsh
Thomas Foley
Hopper
Alek
Sparland
Alvira Tarill
Jesse Tarbill
Jobo
Sparlandemetery
Jost Getardey
Marshall
Bate
Tiskilwa
Bere
Sac City
Al—Wvent
Uprte
Ture
Delbert Taylor
W. O'Leary
Morris
Michael Berry
Airs O' Leary
St. 1
Zimmerman
I. P. Kelly
Frank Stover
Woodur Stoner
Cappa
Mabel Ricketts
Marguerite
Maud Kennedy
Chas. Hultgren
Frank Peterson
Bureau County
He Marino
Artie-Swift
Adolph
Boyd's Grove
Bro. Baker
Bertha Tanquary
Swith
Wm. Dewey
North Street
George
Louisirye
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Bt
Proberta
Cal Messrs
Bigrisroat
Saratoga
Bert Newman
John Hayline
Coonrod Swartz
Phil Cain
Charley Salisbury
Vamp Grove
Camp Grove
Charles Hawkesworth
Ed Brown
Holly Culton
Henry Gardner
Alex Kesling
James Chance
Toulsiava
Lewis
Simon-Beck
Granville Yes
Nellie Teason
TEN Ao
Rosenthal
Peoria, Ill
Jéxtra Anles People
Monk Remnants
Zephyr
eaDoorm J
A. Fiedler & Son
Henry, Tll
J . Parry
Thacker & Bon
Oakil
Ohio
Parry
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