Winter Weather and Local Community News Summary
The Republican reports on winter weather, illness cases including flu and measles, and birthday and revival events. It notes birthdays missed due to illness, revival meetings at Boyd's Grove led by Brother Reeves, an entertainment night in Scotland at the church, and local happenings such as store changes, a luncheon for the DeBolt family, and upcoming services and events through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ncil Fountain
Cecil
Harold Barry
Harold Ball
Brother Reeves
Boyd's Grove
Olive Barber
Will Rickey
Theodore DeBolt
DeBolt
W.w.'s
Local notes from Quaker Lane and nearby towns
Recital of social visits and events around LaSalle Henry and Henry including visits by Griffiths Chure Anderson Mills Smith and others. Red Cross meeting at Mrs Lancaster home plus community news on travel sales and basket ball plans and a mild January thaw observed.
Determined to Be the Exceptional Store of Style and Durability
The message proclaims a unique motto for New York, Boston and Chicago markets, pledging to differ from rivals. It emphasizes selling stylish, durable goods and using extensive business experience to assist, guide and protect customers for mutual success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Chicago
Advance Showing of Spring Apparel and Fabrics
A catalog style notice lists an advance showing of spring skirts street and Howse dresses middies children's dresses wash suits waists rompers muslin wear hosiery underwear ribbons ginghams percal es beach cloths linens draperies curtain nets clothing hats shirts ties.
New Shoes for the Family
Advertises new footwear for all, praising quality leathers and durable construction. Highlights lace, oxford, and pump styles as economical in the long run.
Spring Furniture Sale With Astonishing Value
Two large floors display rugs linoleums draperies and wall papers at low prices. Visitors are invited to view the new furnishings and discover that great beauty can be obtained at little expense.
Local Health Update and Farm Notes from Putnam
John Englebrecht is home after surgery at the city hospital and recovering. James McAleer and Orrin Fulks are ill or delivering mail, while Frank Sendelbach’s children suffer colds with the baby worst. Broader notes include Broadmoor visitors, hog shipments to Ottawa packing house, Peoria shoppers, and a week of butchering as farm weather improves. Mrs. Ben Mattingly hosts a Kentucky visitor. Elmira Wheat returns from Chicago to Putnam to live with James Ransom’s farm family. Roads improve and corn moves to market. farm ad seeks a reliable married man by the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Englebrecht
Frank Sendelbach
James McAleer
Orrin Fulks
Francis Quinn
Broadmoor
Elmer Quinn
Mary
Ottawa
Elmer Rollins
Peoria
Ben Mattingly
Kentucky
Elmira Wheat
Chicago
Putnam
James Ransom
Watertown
Whitefield Center Social Notes and Illness Updates
Emma Thorn recovering from flu in Henry hospital. improved and to travel later. Mrs Lawrence Hoffman and baby stay with Father Hoff man in Henry this week. Families of Lawrence and Elmer Hunt visited Mrs L C Hunt and grandmother Mrs Van Allan in Venona. John Van Leer and Rev Van Leer family visited T R Seelye. Maxwell family guests. Ormand Rowe ill and out of school. L R Hunt hosted visit from Harry Maxwell of Colorado. M G Harrison family visited Laura Harrison in Saratoga. Leo Hoffman and Cecil Fountain had flu. Harold Barry improving after serious illness. Ethel Baker home from Peoria for a short visit. Are You paid in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Thorn
Henry Hospital
Lawrence Hoffman
Father Hoffman
Henry
Lawrence
Elmer Hunt
Venona
L. C. Hunt
van Allan
Colorado
M. G. Harrison
Laura Harrison
Saratoga
Leo. Hoffman
Cecil Fountain
Harold Barry
Ethel Baker
Peoria
Local social notes and family updates in Saratoga region
Mr and Mrs George Wheeler hosted friends with games and oyster supper. Several town residents and visitors are listed with health updates and travel plans, including Edna Downey's visit, valentine social plans, and a move to Michigan by Delbert Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wheeler
Steimle
Hennepin
Linda Pearson
Urania Wheeler
Bernice Longman
William Strosnider
John Williams
Sam
Hiss Corbet
Sparland
C.C. Clontz
Kewanee
Edna Downey
Clyde Spitzier
Montrose
Ladies’ Aid Society
Srl Johnson
Town Hall
M. A. Dally
A. C. Henkins
Henry
F. C. Cook
Conkey
John Heminghouse
Eye
Heminghouse
C. A. Wood
Swan Lake
Frank Wood
Walter Reed
C. R. Wheeler
S. H. W. Downey
Peoria
Frank Eckhart
Senachwine Club
Chicago
Ethel Kildow
Anna
Louise Downey
Delbert Moore
Michigan
Alice Henkins
Princeton
Walter Winship
Delbert’ Moore
Schmitt
Elsie Bacon
Os Po North
Saratoga
Local families host gatherings and visits in Putnam area
Mrs J. B. Anderson and family entertained Sunday dinner with Frank Ziegler Lindsey Anderson and others. Neighbors delivered hogs at Putnam. Lawrence Wright visited with Corbly Wright from Friday to Sunday. Alden Bullyment attended tractor school in Kansas City. Lillian Mielkey returned home from Tampico Illinois after influenza. Lone Tree Willing Workers held a rhymed hen party with ice cream and cake. attendees included Mrs. Oliver Downey and Mrs. J. W. Anderson. Royal Neighbors met for officer installation and a banquet for Mae Finnegan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Anderson
Frank Ziegler
Lindsey Anderson
Daniel
Ivan Anderson
Putnam
Lawrence Wright
Corbly Wright
Alden
Borup
Minn
Cam Vise Ingrisheta
Kansas City
Lillian
Mielkey
J. M. ‘Kane
Tampico
Ill
Lone Tree Division
Oliver Downey
Co. O. Berfry
J. W. Anderson
Lindsey
Anderson
Nellie .Perry
John Carroll
Mae Finnegan
Homecoming notes from Tiskilwa and area
John B. Anderson and Beda Long returned Sunday night from Texas where they faced heavy rains. Gladys Finley spent last week in Putnam. John B. Williams was discharged from a camp and returned home last Sunday. John and Phoebe Read spent Sunday evening at Oliver Downey's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiskilwa
John B. Anderson
Beda Long
Texas
Gladys Finley
Putnam
John B. Willams
East
John
Phoebe Read
Oliver Downey
Community notes from Bradford area and Swineman sale
Local residents in Bradford and Des Moines areas attend visits and family gatherings. Charles Swineman’s closing sale drew strong turnout with all items sold. the Ladies' Aid hosted a lunch to raise funds. Ed Dunbar moves. Hilda Fisher and Amroe Longman family updates. illnesses and school interruption noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reed
Reed
Clinton
Edward Hufnagel
Des Moines
Iowa
Maria Bentley
Robert Conover
Charles Reld Vis
Harley Roe
Clyde Swineman
Pontiae
Charles Swineman
Jose Swineman
M. E. Church
Swineman
Bradford
Ed Dunbar
Henry Matt Yarm
Hilda Fisher
Clarénée McClane
James
Charles Austin
Elmer Mott
Tiskilwa
James Carricoters
Roy Stone
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Whitefield Corners
Quaker Lane
W.G. Griffith
LaSalle
Arthur Chure
Near Henry
William Anderson
K. Ho Lassman
W. L. Mills
Hazel Anderson
O. P. Milly
C. C. Milla
Decatur
F.B. Smith
Beatrice Massie
Bernice Batley
Blanche Kibler
Streator
J. T. Mills
T. J. Smith
Bud Draper
Ralph Wilson
Andy Wolf
Bert Smith
J. T. Milla
W. B. Mills
Wyoming
Paul O’brien
W. G. Griffith
Red Cross
A. H. Lancaster
Lancaster
Koehler
C. B. Filtcraft
Oak Park
Marietta Burgess
A. B. Wilson
Fillcraft
Louis Gould
Lee
Fepeoria
McNabb Independents
Wolf's Hall
McNabb
Wm. M. Scholl
Stoneberg
Shoe Store
Henry, If
Hutchins & Deushey
Spring Furniture Sale
Crow Meadow
Whitefield Center
Faa
Genevieve Fogarty
Ste
Floyd Holmes
William Yarger
Mae Colehower
Granville
Leroy Dally
Will Yarger
George W. Bean
Pete Sutton
Anna Barry
James Barry
Harold
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