Local Social Notes From Lacon Area
Last week several residents were noted with health or travel updates. Frank VannAntwerg suffered lumbago. Miss Mary Barkow visited her aunt in Lacon. Evans and Gehr families shared Sunday dinner at the Gehrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank VannAntwerg
Thiehdore
Lacon
Corcoran
Mary Barkow
Harry Marshall
Qine Evans
Gehr
Fred Gehr
William O’leary
Wat‘Seka
Iona
Harry Luft
Sparr
Fred Hill
Princeville
Iine
Ernest Need
Joseph Oldman
Sunday services and social events at local church
Sunday morning services at the Baptist church were well attended Rev Klotysche administered the Lord's supper. The Ladies Aid served a fine supper last Friday in the League room with proceeds about 156. Various residents moved into new homes, with welcomes extended to Walter Burnett family and others planning to relocate. Royal Neighbors hosted a shower for Mrs Stella Ingram White. upcoming Lincoln Birthday services were announced at the M & B church. The Sunday League service featured Miss Minnie Tanquary and a music program led by Prof Smith. next Sunday service led by Rev McLeish. A Tuacon Ladies Literary Club playette How the Story Was Told to be presented Feb 9 at Sparland. In South Milo and La Prairie notes, local visits, travel to Chicago, and a Valentine social by the U P C W are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klotysche
Ladies’ Aid Society
Walter Burnett
Fred Hill
Burnett
Thomas Haskins
Cartwright
Ben Russell
Steuben
Hoskins
Harry Snell
Whitefield
George Snell
L. N Osborne
Louise
Peoria
John Riddell
Andrew
Eva Schultz
Canyon City
Texas
Bessie Hill
Henry
Lewis Schultz
Stella Ingram White
Trumpeter
White
Smith
Ladies Literary Club
Tuacon
Baptist Church
Sparland
Lacon
Tennyson
Gehr
Everett Simpson
McLeish
James Hill
Leila Maxwell
Local News From Camp Grove Peoria and Area
CAMP GROVE Peoria visitors and local social events fill the week with dances card parties and church activities. Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Weekley and Mrs Thomas Cain traveled from the station to Peoria, while Ella McGuire visited her sister Mrs T J Curran. The Bradford orchestra held a large dance with St Patrick's Church ladies serving supper netting 29.50. Miss Ella Wunder visited Henry with Miss Wm Kuss and the Wunder family received news of Miss Shriner of Peoria's engagement. Local movers include Mr Helger moving to Henry and Wilder Brown moving to the Ed Kaiser home. Mrs Medearis and family hosts near Bradford. The community notes several visitors, sick lists, and preparations for upcoming events. a Teachers’ column mentions practical health tips and Chamberlains Cough Remedy is recommended by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
T J Curran
Peoria
Ellsworth Weekley
Thomas Cain
Bradford
St. Patrick’s Church
Ella McGuire
T. J. Curran
John McKeegan
Morse
M. BE
Skinner
James Barry
Altar Society
St Patrick's Church
O'Brien's Hall
South Whitefield
Etta Wunder
Wm Kuss
Henry
Oscar Holler
Maruel Medearis
Medearis
Heller
Ed Trompeter
Helger
Wilder Brown
Ed Kaiser
Helgoth
Arno Reinbers
Canton
Anna Ely
Cazenovia
Delber Marshall
Beardstown
Corrine
Ethel Hofer
Etta
Eleanora Wunder
Delber
Bert
Wunder
da Shriner
Fred Ely
Wm Baugh
Bert Farling
Frank Miller
la Prairie
Cottage Social Notes Highlight Local Visiting List
A sequence of brief social visits and household duties is recorded from Milo and nearby areas. Names include Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Lidgard, Miss Daisy Demen, Bert Piper, Harry Halladay, Miss Jessie Minner, Mrs. James Hannon, Fritz Miller, Mrs. Wm. Chesney, Oliver Downey, Lone Tree, Ira Minier, Edna Minier, James Hannon, Ernest Reynolds, Samuel Chesney, Maxine, Timothy Donovan, Daniel Donovan, John Cotter, John Barry, Mrs. Samuel Chesney, Maxine, Mrs. Alice Albee, John Farley, Hazel Farley, Wm. Piper, Daniel Holland, William Perry, Claus Swanson, Ed Lundeen, Toleene, George Swanson, West, Bonnie Hay, Allen, Viola Reed, Grace Reed, Dora Reed, Mrs. George Smith, Gust Lawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Lidgard
Daisy Dement
Milo
Bert Piper
Harry Halladay
Jessie Minner
James Hannon
Fritz Miller
Rude Miller
Wm. Chesney
Oliver Downey
Lone Tree
Ira Minier
Edna Minier
James Hanmon’s
Ernest Reynolds
Samuel Chesney
Maxine
Mrs. Claus
Gust. Lawson
Lawn Ridge Community News Update
Local notes from Lawn Ridge speak of Mrs Wilder’s illness and Wilson Goodrich’s croup episode. Neighbors Newton Bragg and the Greens relocate while George Sims plans a new furnace. Miss Minnie Parsons and family share visits, with Nelson Pritchard’s Nebraska stay noted. Rev J Merle Stevens preaches at Trinity parish and a dime social at Thomas Collins’ brings lively games. Church elections name George Sims deacon and Henry Crady clerk. Prof Frank E Nurse is ill in Wisconsin. Sheridan Grove moves households near Speer, Roads praised as asphalt quality. Delegation from Speer and Lawn Ridge attend Edelstein service after Stevens’ sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Ridge
Pritchard
Nelson
Nebraska
J Merle Stevens
Union Congregational Church
Peoria
Trinity Parish
Thomas Collins
George Sims
Charles Perkins
Henry Crady
Fannie Perkins
E. Nurse
Frank E. Nurse
Wisconsin
William Phillips
Arizona
Sheridan Grove
James Speers
Speer
Edelstein
Rexall Orderlies Promise Free Trial If Unhelpful
A Liberal offer promises free Rexall Orderlies if the remedy fails to cure chronic constipation. The ad touts toning the nerves and muscles of the colon, avoiding cathartics, and claims pleasant taste, non purging action, and suitability for children. Also mentions Rexall Store ownership and other town notices.
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Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
A. J. Ironmonger
Community Notes From Peoria and Vicinity
Richard Davidson James Smith Jr and Thomas Davidson were in Peoria Monday. A farewell gathering was held at Walter Burnett's home. The Ladies Missionary Society served lunch at Walter Burnett’s sale. Mr and Mrs James Blackwell visited relatives in Henry last week. Mr and Mrs C M Calder were in Peoria Thursday. A surprise for Mr and Mrs Roy Safford occurred Monday night. J W Greene and Ruth spent Thursday in Peoria Ellsworth Weekley visits Peoria. Rev Busby conducts services at Saratoga church each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Milo
Ora Brokaw
Lucy Clark
George Barker
Henry
James
John McClane
Michigan
Ira Robison
Indiana
Sarah Sutherland
James McClane
Frank Thirkell
Mattie Phelps
Bertha McClane
Beulah Barker
Lela Montgomery
Charle Reid
Chicago
M. B
Hanchett
Floyd Turner
Lula Sherman
Beulah Hanchett
Alice Hanchett
Vesta Wright
Robert Conover
U. P. Church
Charles Kimble
Richard Davidson
James Smith, Jr
Thomas Davidson
Peoria
Walter Burnett
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
James Blackwell
C M. Calder
Roy Safford
J. W Greene
Ruth
Ellsworth Weekley
Rev. Busby
Saratoga Church
Fifteen Join Saratoga M E Church in February
Saratoga M E Church received fifteen new members on Sunday February 4 with more to follow. The Haworth League of Saratoga paid its final installment of twenty dollars on the one hundred fifty dollar subscription by La Prairie Center and Saratoga Leagues for room at Peoria Deaconess hospital, per E S Busby, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga M. E
Haworth League of
Saratoga
la Prairie Center
Saratoga Leagues
Peoria Deagoness Hospital
E. S. Busby
Probate Court notices and real estate transfers
Probate Court actions include administration petitions for Rev Michael A Dooling and others with final settlements and heirship proofs. Guardian reports and hearings set for February. Numerous real estate transfers listed, from Toluca to Camp Grove and Henry County parcels. Marriage license issued in Osage township. First La Grippe, Then Bronchitis notes a testimonial for Fo Honey and Tar Compound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael A Dooling
C C Doran
Wm. H Mutton
Abram———Hupp
Henry L. Peters
Worthington
Daisly L. Shaw Stout DuChesne
Wm. C. Kamp
Lacon
S. Enola
Flavious E. Foster
James M
Emma R. Marshall
Steuben
Henry Cemetery Association
Albert P. Perdew
Henry Henry Cemetery
Olla V. Fogg
Stephen J. Lash
Santa Fe
Toluca
Marshall County
John Anderson
Thomas Longman
Louis Toemmes
Hartley
Henry
Patrick W. Healy
Paulina Kliber
Pa Grouch on War Politics and Town Talk
A rambling monologue riffs on war, voting, gender roles, and public life. The speaker jokes about politics, doctors, preachers farming, and a wary view of crowds while musing on Roosevelt Sherman and social norms. The tone is rustic, humorous, and satirical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Roosevelt
Prohibitionists to Hold Marshall County Conference
The prohibitionists of Marshall county plan a conference soon with able speakers. As a young movement, they aim to grow and win support in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Gilbert Ball’s Robe And Mittens Highlight Toluca News
Toluca items note Gilbert Ball’s robe made from a horse hide, valued around 60 dollars. Pat McManus visits Toluca from Peoria. Marshall county figures discuss primary candidates Henry Jacobs and W L Wescott. P J Lucey of Streator seeks attorney general with petitions in Toluca. Recent travels include Johnny Proctor visiting from the West and Bennie Leger remaining in Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Ball
Gilbert
Pat McManus
Henry
Peoria
Toluca
Henry Jacobs
Marshall County
W L. Wescott
P J. Senninger
Johnny Proctor
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Colorado
California
Bennie Leger
The
Santa Fe
P. J. Lucey
Streator
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Litchfield
Iowa
Marseilles
Meladgla
North Dakota
South Dakota
Dauggists
T. J. Segraves
J. Ironmonger
Stead
Foley
Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
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