Our Sister Towns in Lacon and Nearby Notes
Local brief lists visitors and residents in Lacon Varna Toluca Venona and surrounding areas. Highlights include Mrs Jos Twist visiting Toluca, Iida Axline returning home from Venona, IT held election and installation, Miss D O Phappedis teaching writing in Rola and notes on Groundhog Day, church supper and charity basket-social plans, and an anecdote from Albert Favorsta of Arkansas City about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hol, Coutlett
Peoria
G.O, Roddan
Phoebe Ember
7Sparland
D. O. Phappedis
Rola
Tang
Mra
Jane Thomas
Orange Steele
Gridley
Mra Ayers
Samuel Ramp
Duesday
Warrenton
N. C
Ramp
Phe
Burna & Rob
Epworth League
Temperance Hall
Elurol
Albort Favorsta
Arkansas City
Kan
J. W. Nioco
Local notes and visits amid a cold winter scene
Sparland gossip records Addison Tanquary alok and Bonham quitting sick on Sunday night Chas McOlanahan returns from Washburn to visit his father Ed Orehore of Moline visits his mother Mrs McOlanahan Alvin Leigh plans a sale before Nobras tt A oats load upset near Mr Webster 16 burned completely Adbert Cumming sick with bilious fever Win Tarbrough Gen esco postmaster and KR White merchandise men visited during a shooting minutes ago Decatur doctor visit Wallace Lanham burned last week in Decatur improving A reader asks for more news and a post office remains a weak source for information Soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Addison
Bonham
Chas McOlanahan
Washburn
Ed Orehore
Moline
McOlanahan
Alvin Leigh
Walace Lanham
Decatur
Local Injuries and Deaths Reported in Peoria Area
Mrs John Corva sustained a fall last Saturday and was taken to Peoria Hospital for treatment with Dr Boylan accompanying on the Sunday train. Mrs Peter Jacobs, wife of a prosperous farmer west of Boarland, died Wednesday and will be buried at the Catholic church in Saratoga on Thursday. A town wide coasting event occurred last Saturday night with few injuries. Reports note multiple pet fatalities as dogs and cats perish, including Dr Teamer's dog and Peter Kelley's dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Corva
Peoria
Boylan
Peter Jacobs
Boarland
Saratoga
Teamer
Peter Kelley
Local Notes Roundup From Warna and Nearby Towns
Warna reports William McCoy slowly convalescing while Myers Kohler visited Chicago last week. O'Thomas Ong traveled to Peoria on business. Local youths attended Uncle Josh in Lacon. Albert Tribbey of Washburn visits brother in law David Justice. The Americans ball was socially successful but not profitable. Mrs George Stateler of Lacon visited Stephen Stateler. Frank McCullough spent days in Washburn visiting friends. Broaddus fell ill at school with nervous chills. John Byman suffered two apoplexy attacks last week and is confined at home. Charles Esterdahl contracted to erect a schoolhouse for Swedes next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warna
Wm McCoy
Myers Kohler
Chicago
O’thomas Ong
Peoria
Josh
Lacon
Albert Tribbey
Washburn
David Justice
George Stateler
Stephen Stateler
Frank McCullough
Broaddus
John Byman
Charles Esterdahl
St Patrick's Pills Praised By Mayfield Buyer
A Mayfield Kentucky buyer, Mr J Reynolds, lauds St Patrick's Pills as superior and reliable. He describes them as gentle in action and leaving the system in splendid condition. Forsale by J W Niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Patrick’s Pilla
J. Reynolds
Mayfield
St Patrick's Pole
J. W. Niece
Crow Meadow News Notes and Local Moves
Neponset resident Mra Frisbey entertains relatives at Crow Meadow. J A Williams attended Wenona Farmer's Institute. Meridian moved to Crow Meadow late last week. Rumor says Kaptain Bros will relocate a sawmill to Quinn's area this spring. Y W McManus moved near Bradford last Friday. Paddy and family depart the community with best wishes. An oyster supper and dance at Moore's closed the hunt with about 36 couples dancing late into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Meadow
Neponset
J. A. Williams
Farmer's Institute
Wenona
Hia
Pene Kaptain Bros
Quinn
Y. W. McManus
Bradford
Paddy
Eo Moore
Public sale planned by Mr Darby followed by move to Henry
Saratoga items note a Tuesday sale by Mr Darby then relocation to Henry. The column mentions Aukland-Newman wedding in Henry, Nellie Fagan and Wm McAleer wed at Camp Grove Church, plus local visits and moves to Henry for carpentry work. Royal Grange No 904 installs officers with specific roles and a planned necktie supper and oyster event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darby
Henry
Horn Gold
Wyoming
Aukland-Newman
Nellie Fagan
Wm McAleer
Camp Grove Catholic Church
J. Hallock
W. Graham
William Graham
Albert Harrison
Charley Lombard
Mag Lo Malone
George Mofoo
Annie McAteo
Adambard
Mra Wm Wier
Pomona
Elia Kermoon
Flora
Sadie Salisbury
Cores
Alice Austin
J. Branthoffer
W. Salisbury
Nebraska visitors share news of friends and a horse accident
Richard Kelley fears must kill a horse with a broken tooth after fugitive treatment fails. Mr and Mrs Bates Campbell and granddaughter visit old neighbors and report Nebraska is satisfactory. Libbie Campbell and Miss Timmons visit Sparland. sleigh ride mishap causes a frightened horse to overturn a sleigh but no serious injuries occur. Jessie’s baby remains unwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kelley
Toulon
Bates Campbell
Nebraska
Jessie. Webber
Libbie Campbell
Miss Timmons
Sparland
Bal lard's Horehound Syrup Promoted Against Consumption
An old advertisement urges families to keep a cough remedy for hereditary consumption. It claims early coughing can prevent lung damage and that Ballard's Horehound Syrup cures consumption and related throat and chest ailments. Dr Powell sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Powell
South Whitefield notes and local family updates
Henry Meister visited Metamora to see his sweetheart. Miss Combs closed her Kiefer district school and will move this spring. Samuel Parker lauds James G Blaine in the Republican. Groundhog Day passed without a shadow. Boys slide nightly at Rowe's hill and Meister's. Warford Bonham returned from Decatur for treatment. Elo stayed one week, now home and bedridden. Truly McB afflicted this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meister
Metamora
Miss Combs
Kiefer
Samuel Parker
Chicago
James G. Blaine
Rowe's Hill
Meister's
Warford Bonham
Elo
Mc B
Oscar Medaris and Alice Caley Married at Lacon
Oscar Medaris and Alice Caley wed at Lacon last Tuesday and begun housekeeping. The couple, described as a fine pair, receive warm wishes from friends for joy, happiness, and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Oscar Medaris
Alice Caley
Lacon
Felicity
Herbine Liver Remedy Promises Cure for Digestive Ailments
A dated advertisement claims a sound liver prevents biliousness and lists symptoms like indigestion headache foul breath and skin issues. It promotes Herbine as a universal liver stomach and bowel cure with no equal and a price of 76 cents sold by Dr F A Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Powell
Revival Delivers Strong Interest at La Prairie Centre
The La Prairie Centre revival led by Pastor H B Ward and Rev B C Dennis of Rariton drew growing attendance with many conversions, mainly youths, aligning with the M E church. Separately, locals report Miss Higgins at home, Frank Simmons starting four months with Mrs E Stowell, and Arthur Willmot improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Higgins
Frank Simmons
E. Stowell
W. J. Scott
Arthur Willmot
Charles Leigh Jr
J. W. Greene
Ham Simmons
Daisy
Wallace Dodd
H. B. Ward
B.C. Dennis
Rariton
M.E
la Prairie
Edna Perdew Suffers Sprained Wrist at Oxbow
Edna Perdew sustains a painful sprained wrist at Oxbow likely after a mishap. No further injuries reported and she plans rest and medical check as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Perdew
Valentine season hum and local gossip fill the week
The community reports mild illnesses and fair health with few noteworthy cases. A local student play slips into late February, a minstrel show draws pay to a 35 cent ticket, and judges and pastors announce upcoming public events. Public sales and farm items are scheduled through February with several dates.
Spelling School Event Planned at Cen ter and Local Notices
Tuesday evening features an all fashioned spelling school at Center. Magnolia grange celebrates its twentieth anniversary with plans for an address by ex Gov C G Luce of Michigan. H K Smith wins first for butter at the Marshall County Farmer institute in Wenona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cener
A. B. Wilson
John Wilson
Wenona
Magnolia Grange
C. G. Luce
Michigan
Young People's Meeting
Mt Palatine
H. K. Smith
Marshall County Farmer's Institute
Peete
A Little Girl's Experience In A Lighthouse
Mr and Mrs Loren Treacott keepers of the Gay Lighthouse at Sand Beach Michigan recount their four year old daughter contracting measles and a severe cough. After two doctors failed she recovered completely following Dr King’s New Discovery. A trial bottle is offered free at Dr Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Treacott
Gay
Sand Beach
Mich
Doctora
Detroit
Dr King
Dr Powell
Protracted Meetings Attend by Bliss Brothers and Quaintances
John Bliss of Princeville aided his brother during ongoing meetings as Mr and Mrs Levi Quaintance of Minnesota visited relatives and friends. The severe weather has left many sober people on the ground with falls causing injuries. Mrs Alexander broke her left ankle and Mrs John Walker remains immobile after a fall with possible internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bliss
Princeville
Levi Quaintance
Minnesota
Alexander
Rose
John Walker
Ladies in Waiting Bring Supper to Garfield Post Meeting
Last Saturday evening the James A Garfield Post held a session when the W R C ladies arrived with baskets. They were invited in and served a bountiful supper. A nice program followed with Mr and Mrs Dr Evans Mr and Mrs John Murphy and Mrs Myers Kohler of Varna among the attendees for an enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Garfield
W R. C
Evans
John Maurphy
Myers Kohler
Varna
Bradford items mix gossip and local notes from Chicago visit
A. N. Harwood and J. P. Code were in Chicago for two days. Peter Filhour returns from Milford Nebraska and his sister Mrs Morse nears recovery. Local chatter covers libel jests about wealth, George Griswold dairy and ham business, Mrs Robinson’s vacant lot millinery, and Rockafeller era lighting. O Rammel faced 36 hour storm delay in Lewiston with late train service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Harwood
J. P. Code
Chicago
Peter Filhour
Milford
Neb
Morse
Bradford
George Griswold
Bay
Rockafeller
Lewiston
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