Lacon News Briefs From The Journal<tbody>
The Journal details school closures due to furnace failure and notes on local residents. Lucy Dean returns to teaching in Boston while her father recovers. Thompson improves under Prof Schank care, and a large box of flowers cheers a sick room. A London suit seeks $6 million against Stratton heirs. Thompson sells Cripple Creek mine for $400,000 amid fraud allegations. Local legal actions, church league meetings, and social events fill the report with moving plans and community updates.
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Lacon
Lucy Dean
New England ‘Conservatory of Music
Boston
Mra
Dean
Xjeave
South
Thompson
C. Schank
Battle-Creek
Thompwns
Mr.John-Grieves Sr
Friends A
Milwaukee
Grieves
Stratton
John S ‘Thompson
Cripple Creek
Lealy
Democrat
Henry Ertle
Henry Jeterday
Golden
Nellie Butcher
Jonas J. Ball
Creuflt
Barnes
Green
Thia ‘Point
Men’s League of the
Col Fort
Lincoln
Bos Fend
League
Sparland Pony Team Causes Stir At Fence Line
Van Antwerp of Sparland and Eilensport hosts an unruly eight pony team described as Arab bloodstock. The wagon ride spooked the ponies causing them to jerk free and dash up a hill. Tim and Mat pursued and returned one horse to Bethel and another to Enos Odell, with a third yet to identify. Mr Tuttle from Oklahoma visits James Hankison and wife while Mr Hankison plans a sale. William O Leary reports clearing a building east of Gehr’s bar for a millinery shop as FJ Wilson Jr travels to Clay for a visit.
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Tim
Mat
Bethel
Enos Odell’s
Tuttle
Oklahoma
James Hankison
Wikison
William O'Leary
F. H. Gehr
Game Parthea
Chillycothe
Ald Ladies Clothing
fJihies Wilson Jr
Clay
Adams County
Easy Plt DeWitt's Little Early Raisers Cure Biliousness
The pills claim to cure biliousness jaundice constipation and inactive liver by arousing the eliminative organs moving the bowels gently and strengthening the stomach liver and bowels glands. Continued use for a few days is said to remove the cause of the trouble and prevent its return.
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DeWitt
Powell
Death of J. W. Reed Ends Varna Lodging Era
Obituary notes J. W. Reed long time proprietor of the Pap and Mother Reed Hotel in Varna dies after a week of illness. Wife ill, many children at his bedside. Local visitors and residents mentioned among community ties. Announcement adds plans for new houses in Varna next spring and a graduating class this year.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Texas Merchant
J. B. Taylor of Chriesman Texas, a prominent merchant, cites severe stomach weakness and weight loss. After using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, he reports restored strength, weight, and health following four bottles. Dr Powell endorses the remedy.
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J. B. Taylor
Chriesman
Tex
Powell
Whitefield Social and Local News Roundup
A pleasant Saturday event at Mr and Mrs Henry Aukland’s 10th anniversary featured games and a three course supper with dancing and gifts for the couple. Bruce Fountain and wife welcomed a baby boy born February 1. James Somere shipped a carload of peat to Iowa last week. A blizzard hit the area Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Beelye
Wm Aukland
Ethel Seelye
Paxton
Culver
Mooberry
T. A. Seelye
Ely Cream Balm Praised by Illinois Man for Catarrh Relief
Dell M Potter Gen Mgr Arizona Gold Mining Co writes from Rushville Indiana praising Ely Cream Balm as the quickest and most permanent cure for cold in the head and catarrh after eight years of use. He encloses 50 cents for a new supply. Rex signs the testimonial.
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Rushville
Ind
Messrs
Ely Bros
Ely
Rex
R. M. Bentley
Dell M. Potter
Arizona Gold Mining Co
Community Notes From Whitefield Area
Mr and Mrs J Mead and daughter Florence visited Bannum home. They plan to move this spring to a Wm Rowe farm. Miss Osborne to host a masquerade pieselal on Feb 20 with ten cent door admission and free pies for those bringing pies. T S Hunt and son Horrom sold property at a joint auction Feb 6 led by auctioneer S L Case. Several locals attended social events at Joe Robison’s home and C Klein’s. Various residents enjoy visits, illness updates, and farm chores.
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J. Mead
Florence
Bannum
Mead
Familly
Wm Rowe
Hunt
Son Horrom
L. Case
Joe Robison
Thomas McAleer
Oklahoma
George Holler
Waughop
R. Waughop
Henry
C.D. Marshall
I. W. Waughop
C. Klein
Mra T. Blackburn
Peon
Mifinie D. Merritt
the Republican
Scott Osborne
Mr Sellers
Tiskilwa
Lon Ray
J. Dewalt
Mra J, Schwartz
Mra J. Moody
Grandma Jacobs
Frank Gugerty
Wm Baugh
Escaped an Awful Fate From Dr King’s New Discovery
Melbourne Minnesota note tells how Mrs I Haggins with consumption was told she would die. A free trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery led to a recovery, saving her life. Powell’s Drug Store advertises the cure for throat and lung diseases priced 46 and 1.00 with trial bottles free.
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Haggins
Melbourne
Fin
Powell's Drug Store
Whitefield Corners Social Highlights and Travels
The community enjoyed a fall evening program with a serenade by the Putnam serenaders. Harry Clark returned from Chicago to visit before moving to St Louis with Swift Packing Co. G W Quell surprised his wife with roses and strawberries from Lake Charles. W W ladies plan a Wednesday quilting visit with Mrs Lyman Loomis. A carom party hosted by Mrs T A Runnells honored Miss Proctor. guests reported a pleasant evening.
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Putnam
Harry Clark
Chicago
St Louis
Swift Packing Co
G. W. Quell
Lake Charles
W. W
Lyman Loomis
Mra
T. A. Runnells
Miss Proctor
Farewell party for Hankison and Daniels families
Neighbors gathered Saturday at James Hankison’s home for a farewell party planned by Mrs Wil Rickey and Mrs Clark Ball. Guests met with social games, music, and refreshments as the Hankison and Daniels families prepare to move to a new home around February 17. Local relatives from Edmond Oklahoma and Peoria plus visitors from Crow Meadow and Henry joined the event.
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James Hankison
Wil Rickey
Clark Ball
Hankison
Daniela
Mra E. W. Daniels
Magep Central
Mias Mollie
Daniels
Co Dee
W. H. Tuttle
Edmond
Oklahoma
Emaa Daniels
Henry
Immense tobacco purchase by local cigar maker
Frank P. Lewis paid forty eight thousand dollars for a fancy lot of high grade tobacco, the largest purchase in the region for his Single Binder cigars. A written guarantee ensures the entire amount is fancy selected tobacco, likely making the Lewis factory a leading holder of soleigh tobacco in the United States.
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Frank P. Lewis
Lewis
United States
Soleigh
Sradiny
Fearn Star
Valentine and Pie Social at Doyle School
Saratoga reports a Valentine and pie social at Doyle School on Friday evening February 18. Ladies are asked to bring pies and a short program will precede pie drawing for the best brewer. All are invited to attend bring a prettiest Valentine and enjoy pie.
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Doyle School
Hopewell News Highlights and Local Notices
Olaf Olson and Jack Harridge returned from Oklahoma. Olson bought a peat farm near the Indian Territory line and Harridge rented one for the coming year. A basket social and program are planned at Hull School on Saturday night with speakers trained by Mrs Fort and a valentine box. A letter from W. E. Ramp in Harrison, Ark., says he gained 14 pounds in three months and likes Rackansack. Mrs Simon Shaffer offers Plymouth Rock eggs for hatching at 60 cents per 16 or $8 per 100. Ace Denes plans a sale and move to Ohio. A baby girl was born to Charley Roth Thursday.
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Olaf Olson
Jack Harridge
Oklahoma
Mr Olsen
Indian Territory
Harridge
Hull School
W. E
Ramp
Harrison, Ark
Rackansack
Simon Shaffer
Ace Denes
Ohio
Hopewell
Charley Roth
Charley
Valentines Luncheon Plans Messy Note Card Teases Guests
Mr and Mrs C C Grelner host a Dutch Luncheon at their home on Saturday night February 14 with artful cards and a request for ladies to bring a heart tied with ribbon. Gentlemen may be asked to guess. A crowd is invited and a grand time expected.
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C C Grelner
Co. C. Greiver
James
Dr Thomas
Hennepin Brass Band
Granville Band
Granville Boys
Peter Marine
Peter
Geo F. Stanton
Post Office
Graff
Mullins
Hennepin
Watertown
Dakota
Cyrun Heaton
Local merchants advertise new goods as Snell departure looms
Messrs McKeel and Bear introduced goods today signaling imminent departure of Mr Snell. George Wheeler and family from Putnam visited at Merton Swift's Saturday night and Sunday.
Magnolia Ladies Aid Meeting and Local Happenings
The Magnolia Ladies Aid Society plans a Wednesday afternoon meeting with Mrs O F Taylor on February 18. School changes include Mary Clark replacing Bessie Otto in the primary room. Samantha and Cynthia Van Horne returned from the west to visit relatives. Tax collector Chas Trone will be at the Magnolia bank on Monday to Friday weekly. Burl Roberts family moved from Iowa to Wm Hawes farm north of town. Mrs Chas McAllister and children from Lafayette visited relatives. A hall lecture Thursday evening was enjoyed. Mary McKirgan visited the Misses Lynch in Wenona last Wednesday. Mrs S F Brann of Varna visited Beatrine Massie on Thursday. Frank Peterson and wife visited Rutland on Thursday. Frank Zinzer came from Toluca last week.
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Ladies Aid Society
O. F. Taylor
Bessie Otto
Magnolia School
Mary Clark
Henry
Samantha Hnd
Cynthia van Horne
Chas Trone
Magnolia_bank
Riday
Burl Roberts
Rutland
Frank Zinzer
Toluca
Weathering Snow and Damaged Wires Hinder Telephone Lines
Snow sleet and rain, with cold wind, have left telephone wires in poor condition. Many wires broken and several poles snapped. Mr Knight, the drillman, has returned to work after a short vacation. Drilling is occurring one mile east of the meridian.
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Knight
Local Notes From Town This Week
Rey Johnson pastor of the M. TE. church will hold meetings every evening this week except Saturday in the Lutheran church. C C Frane and family moved here as Mr Frane takes charge of the lumber yard succeeding W B Mills. Alice Tomineon hosts a cousin from Ohio. Mr Root and family have moved away.
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Rey Johnson
M. TE
C. C. Frane
Frane
B. Mills
Alice Tomineon
Ohio
Root
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by North Star Resident
A North Star resident Mr J A Moore says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is the best coughs colds and croup remedy his family has used. The product is available for sale by Dr Powell.
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J. A. Moore
North Star
Mich
Powell
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