Qur Sister Towns. Lacon Ill
Mrs J H Pranklin has recovered from illness. Dert Green of Bureau visits his father Edward Green. Mrs Sitta Stieben visited with sisters Mrs Gore and Mrs Baker. Mrs Chris Broaddus of Kewanee in town. Wood sick Friday. Hare Corcoran takes his place in drug store. Mary Craig to marry Wednesday to a man from Cant Grove named Dunne. Mrs John Grieves in Peoria. brings home her sister Mrs David Long. Ed Monier of Bradford town visit. brings mother-in-law home. Hines of Sue call Me He Reveral physicians hopeful of recovery. Sol Hacker opens a fine shop. 9 license as plumber. 5 D Thompson to be fied by a maner and plumber from Springfield. Mrs Geo Wightman dies after long invalidism. survived by husband, son Charles, daughter Mrs Laur Bellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LACON
J. H. Pranklin
Dert Green
Bureau
Edward Green
Sitta Stieben
On Gore
Mra Sen Baker
Chris Broaddus
Kewanee
Gall ScCulloch
Wood
Hare Corcoran
Mary Craig
Cant Grove
Dunne
John Grieves
Peoria
David Long
Ed Monier
Bradford
Sue
Sol Hacker
Ntineelf
D. Thompson
Thaner
Springfield
Geo. Wightman
Wightotan
Charles
Laur Bellows
Local Notes and Recoveries in Village Chronicle
Mrs T VanAntwerp is ill and Orrly Frisbey lost a valuable choreo that week. Patrick Rooney traveled from Palivyrm Nebraska to visit his aging mother arriving Monday morning. George Duntan and his son returned from a visit to relatives in Kansas. A town hall cantina event last Friday night was a success. A new light has been placed on Caureh street and the electric company operates in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. VanAntwerp
Orrly Frisbey
Neertnig
Rooney
Patrick Rooney
Palivyrm
Nebraska
George Duntan
Htfle
Kansas
Caureh
Eleaivice Company
Peter Jensen
Lonien Band
Mt Palatine Dramatic Club
Peter Reisen
Ouechanel
Arbara Schmidt
Peter
Magnet sermon and political notes at Lacon convention
In the Barr residence setting Rev James delivered an object lesson using a magnet to illustrate God’s power. Two locals were elected from here to attend state and congressional conventions, H. Marshell to the state and Timothy E Gapente to the congressional. Both are described as reliable Republican supporters keeping the party in good hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.A. Barr
Mckeel & Soair
James
Lacon
Varna Social News and School Building Talk
In Varna the Friday social at Mrs Stoner's was a pleasant event with Mr and Mrs Frank Heighway as guests from Washburn. Sir Joel Haws was summoned to Lacon by a family issue. A Lloyd school social was rained out and Bertha McCusky will reschedule. Citizens are urged to consider a new Varna public school building as a key topic for public thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Stoner
Frank. Heighway
Washburn
R W Justice
Varaardirs-E-V-Broaddtusand
Joel Haws
Lacon
Shaple Sociak
Lloyd School
Bertha McCusky
Chris Broaddus
Wm Bronaddus
Andrew Broaddus
Frank McCulloch
Gail
Sugar Grove Notes on Local Happenings and Visits
John Harland sold a fine young team to Geo Shorts. Emma Swift visits sister Mrs Cullie Clawson. C E Burt and son haul logs to Kaptaun sawmill. Frank Wigand repairs Losee house intends to move there with bride. George Wall and Thomas Monier attend Republican convention in Lacon. Diverbiss and Monier buy horses in Tiskilwa. Ben Loomis visits Clawson relatives. Hog shipments from Henry sold at about 4.60. Mrs George Vail hosts cousin and child from Indiana. Stella Gregory to supervise county farm house work. Frank Wise to farm duties. Grist of matrimonial speculation looms over former occupants. Geo Gregory buys two horse teams. sons Luke and Jay may farm or marry soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
John Harland
Geo Shorts
Emma Swift
Cullie Clawson
C.E. Burt
Kaptaun
Frank Wigand
George Wall
Thomas Monier
Lacon
John Diverbiss
Floyd Monier
Tiskilwa
Ben Loomi
Stella Gregory
Frank Wise
Geo Gregory
Don Colehower
Luke
Jay
Whitefield Center Community Notes
Maud Damon is Townt home Abbie Newman has recovered enough to attend church Sunday Mr and Mrs J Wallace welcomed a 12 pound boy last week Si Mortell moved into the Rameoy house Luter brothers moved into the vacated home Ladies Aid of Center met with Mrs Geo Reid a large attendance The next meeting in March on the first Wednesday afternoon at TB waler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Damon
Abbie Newman
Center
J Wallace
Mortell
Rameoy House
Luter Brothers
Ladies Aid of Center
Geo Reid
W TB Aler
Lundy Chronicles of Local Folks Move and Visits
John Mead Lundy began a Monday visit to his mother in Town. John Hayline bought a fine team of mules east of the river. Stephen Snyder and family from Whitefield visited Mrs Snyder's parents, Vernie Ketchum remains among home folks. George Bonham has been ill at James Somers' home and avoided lung fever with prompt Pershing care. Charles Hannum and family plan to move this week to Roger Rowe's farm, leaving neighbors who will miss them at church and Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mead
John Hayline
Stephen Snyder
Whitefield
Mra Snyder
Vernie Ketchum
George Bonham
James Somers
Pershing
Charles
Hannum
Roger Rowe
Will
Jesse Anderson
A. McKeon
Princeton
Mr Brown
Frank Bell
James Fountain
Wm Rinehart
Sparling
Walnut Grove
Miss Kellogg
Lindsey Anderson
Futl
T. A. Runnells
King
Murphy Place
Shimel
Andrew Anderson
M. P. Berry
Ater
Milo
D. F. Fields
Mra M. Shriver
E.G. Regs
George Fiynotts
Adtet
Jons
C.H Griswold
H. Bullyiment
Sugar Grove
Miss Whittaker
Providence
H. S. Pettigrew
Henry Kiskiek
Purify Blood and Restore Health at Dr Pow’s Drug Store
A 19th century advertisement promises beauty and vitality for women by purifying the blood through electric or medicinal remedies. It links constipation kidney trouble to pimples and a wan complexion, claiming the tonic strengthens nerves improves eyes and skin. Ends with location: Dr Pow’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Powslis Drag Store
Saratoga Church Meeting Still In Progress
Reports from Saratoga note ongoing church meetings. Harry Mattison has traveled to New Jersey for a visit. Jonnie Higsins of Henry is visiting his sister Mrs Ed Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Harry Mattison
New Jersey
Jonnie Higsins
Henry
Hersister
Ed Brown
Shawl Shirt Sale Prices for 1899 1900 Stocks
Prices listed as 75c 1 125 now reduced to 50c 65c and 75c. Offer: two 65c shirts for 125. Shirts from fall and winter trade of 1899 and 1900, none are old. Sizes range from 14 to 17. Each shirt includes one pair of cuffs. some have cuffs and three collars.
Local Socials Mention Visits and a Wisconsin Trip
Mrs Newton Van Ostrand travels to Wisconsin to visit a brother. Lou and Charlie Hubbel host a Henry cousin visiting. Chas Thumma returned from Pennsylvania after a month away. A Saturday social at Phoning Hubbel's drew about 20 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton van Ostrand
Wisconsin
Lou
Charlie Hubbel
Henry
Sen Sre E
Myas
Peorh
Dombroswki
Chas Thumma
Pennsylvania
Phoning
Halls Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Cure and Reward
A vintage classified style notice offers one hundred dollars for catarrh cure failures. It cites Hall's Catarrh Cure by FS Cheney Co Toledo and endorses the product as an internal remedy. The ad lists petitioned wholesalers Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo and claims universal availability and testimonials free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
FS Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Cruggist
O. Hall
All. Crugiste
All’s
Local Notes Sightings and Social Roster Across Town
Mrs Otto remains ill but hope for swift recovery. Ben Law Jr returned from Peoria hospital. Mattie Phillipa Maude Murduse visited school. HR Tramage took a trip to Normal on business. Performers receive credits for their parts. Receipts totaled 18.05 dollars. Revival meetings continue with Mr Heck’s sermon. Emma Ramsey and brother John visit her parents. Millie Frederickson returned from Granville. The Clear Creek school stage play Under the Laurels drew a full house. A citizen bought a clock with a plmmometer attachment. R W Spencer endures dental pain yet slowly recovers. Mystic Workers hosted a farewell party at Masonict Hall with John McKirgan Jr and others delivering royal entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Millie Prederickson
Granville
Clear Creek
R. W. Spencer
Charles Prutaman Readies Texas Start
Charles Prutaman is preparing to start for Texas soon, signaling an upcoming move or competition. The note implies a transition toward joining a Texas program or event in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Charles Prutaman
Texas
Valentine box and church social entertainments noted
The Christian church meetings continue with interest. Miss Finley’s room children have a valentine box. The M W A held a successful supper and hop last Friday. Ray Werner from Chicago visited J H Williams’ children. Mr and Mrs Edward Grady return to Peoria after visiting with friends. A public school entertainment is planned for Saturday evening Feb 24 to raise funds for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Ray Werner
Chicago
J. H. Williams
Edward Grady
Peoria
Public sale planned for Reeves Shinn next week
Reeves Shinn schedules a public sale for next week on the 21st. Oak Park resident Tivtella Elitcraft plans to return home this Wednesday. Mia Tomlin recently passed, her grandmother gravely ill. Clem Shinn to haul house goods and farm implements to a farm in South Dakota next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves Shinn
Tivtella
Magnolia
Oreblood
Indiana
EL Ct
Mills
McNabb
Lostant
Grain-O touted as coffee substitute for children
Florida brief notes mention Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute available at grocers for 15¢ to 25¢. Other items include local school and health updates with mentions of Harvey Larens, Judge Albert, John Deininger, Jesse Miller, Gust Deininger, and a new teacher Mr Dyson from Valparaiso Indiana arriving Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Trail
Harvey Larens
Albert
John Deininger
Sone the
Jesse Miller
Gust Deininger
Yealuh
Dyson
Valparaiso, Ind
Florid and vicinity carry on street work and events noted
The community mills gravel the street to Florid cemetery. Mrs Taylor and Frank travel to Lostant for the Vinnie Bliss wedding on February 14. Dr Powell plans a Wednesday visit. Various local notes include sales of Chamberlains Cough Remedy, visits, concerts, and a goat ride by M W A members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr .Taylor
Brother Prank
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Gentle Health Aid
An advertisement warns against harsh mineral medicines like calomel croton oil and aloes pills and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle, effective remedy for headaches and constipation available at Dr Powell’s drug store.
Local notices and personal updates from Milo area
Multiple brief items from Milo and nearby towns noting sales and moves by residents, visits by officials, weather remarks, lectures expected from M P Berry, and forthcoming sales. Also mentions Frank Whiting’s injury status and a local legal notices line.
Woman's Club program features essays on manners and government
The Henry correspondent reports the Woman's Club event with Henrietta Helper as philanthropy chair. Vail presented Occupations their effect on character and Elise L Helper discussed Self Government in ebooks. Alice Storie Were-Present spoke on self government in schools and Charmberlains Balm ad copy followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Peoria Star
Woman's Club
Henrietta Helper
Phikanthropy and Reform
Vail
Elise L Helper
Helper
Car Alice Storie
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King Aly
Sporting Goods
Ruary Sale
Schur
Power's Fair Store
Menry, Ill
the Republican
Qur
Bparland
Whitefield Center
LUNDY
Agrnees
Cannah Jones
Henry, Illinois
Quaker Lane
Champberlain
Ton
Asd
Dr Powell
Lone Tree
Bucklen
Arnica
Frank Whiting
Giranville
Hood’s
Hen
Wrimger
Perry HarRpware_e Co
Henry, Ill
City Hall
Jones
Stever
Humphrey
Smith
Doelzer
Adams
B. F. Forrest
Slygh
Henry Elec. Co
W. B. Deck
Nicholson & Co
Perry Hardware Co
W. W. Enagleston
Henry Seelye
Enry Seelye
H. J. Gregory
Treas
Sohnefer
Frank Krenz
Neeting
Boy Jones
Somaerer
Lork
A. G. Husenney
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