Our Sister Towns in Local Notes and Visits
Lacon reports Mrs J E E Franks is recovering from illness. Bert Green of Bureau visits his father Edward Green. Mrs Titta Stigben visits with sisters Mrs Lon Gore and Mrs Ben Baker. Chris Broaddus of Kewanee in town to see sister-in-law Mrs Gallie Cunoch. T Wood sick Friday. Harry Corcoran seen price in drug store. A gentleman from Camp Grove named Dunne arrives. Mrs John Grieves goes to Peoria. accompanies home sister Mrs David Long. Sid Monier of Bradford writes home. Ward returns to town after mother-in-law Mrs Chas Casey stayed a couple weeks. Several physicians attend and hope for recovery of Mrs Gall McCulloch. Ed Hacker opens a shop and takes plumbing work. Thompson to Springfield. Mrs Geo Wightman dies Monday after long illness leaving husband, son Charles, daughter Mrs Laura Bellows, and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
J. EE
I'rankim
Bert Green
Bureau
Edward Green
Titta Stigben
Lon Gore
Ben Baker
Chris Broaddus
Kewanee $x
GallieCunoch
T. Wood
Harry Corcoran
Springfield
Mra
Geo. Wightman
Wightman
Charles
Laura Bellows
Sparland Town Notices and Local Misfortunes
Mrs T VanAntwerp is sick. Orrin Frisbey lost a valuable horse last week. Mr Neertig lost a mare and calf and colt in one night. Old Indy Rooney fractured a hoof. Patrick Rooney traveled from Palmyra Nebraska to visit his mother, arriving Monday. Mrs George Dunim and child returned from a visit to relatives in Waueas last Saturday morning. The town set Sunday wind prompted gossip but no major events reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. VanAntwerp
Orrin Frisbey
Neertig
Indy Rooney
Eee
Patrick Rooney
Fragmentary Local Notes Highlight Sermon and Conventions
The piece recalls Rev James Gay delivering a sermon at a local saloon event. It mentions a county convention in Lacan where two locals were elected to attend state and congressional meetings, Marshall to the state convention and Timothy Ganen to the congressional one, described as stalwart Republicans safeguarding the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacan
I. Marshall
Flarty
Varna Lacon Social Report Highlights Local Visits
A Friday evening social at Mrs Broner’s described as pleasant. Frank Helghay from Washburn visited Varna and Lacon for family gatherings. Local families—Mr and Mrs Groaddas and Mrs Haws—traveled to Lacon due to a relative’s illness. Bertha McCusky teaches at Lloyd school with a pip social to be rescheduled. The Varna public school building plans are discussed, with Mr Trank McCulloch influencing thoughts. Gail’s welfare remains a universal concern in Varna and Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broner
Frank. Helghay
Washburn
V Groaddas
Joel Haws
Lacon
Lloyd School
Bertha McCusky
Varna
Chris Broaddus
Wm Broaddus
Andrew Broaddus
Trank McCulloch
Gail
Local notices from Sogar Grove and nearby towns
Reports from Sogar Grove detail John Harland Sogar selling a young team to Geo Shorts Emma Swift visits with sister Mra Callie Clawson. Burt and son haul logs to Kapraun sawmill, Frank Wigand repair Losee hour and plan to move with his bride. Community members attend a Republican convention in Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harland
Geo Shorts
Emma Swift
Mra
Callie Clawson
Burt
Kapraun
Frank Wigand
George Wall
Thomas Monter
Lacon
John Diverbiss
Floyd Monter
Tiskilwa
Ben Loomis
Clawson
Henry
Whitefield
Price
George Vaikenterts
Indiana
Aulinery
Community notes from Center village update
Maud Damon is at home and Abbié Newman plans to attend church Sunday at Center. Mr and Mrs J Wallace welcomed a finel2 pound boy born early last week. E Mortell moved into the Ramsey house and the Lutes brothers moved into the vacated dwelling. The Toadies Aid of Center met last Wednesday with strong turnout despite the weather. next meeting will be with Mrs Thomas Monier on the first Wednesday afternoon in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Damon
Abbié Newman
Church Bunday
Center
Community Notes and Local Departures
John Mead Lundy began a Monday visit after John Hayline bought nine fine mules from sellers east of the river. Stephen Snyder and family from Whitefield visited at Mrs Snyder's parents. 4 wee le Ketchum remains at home during the coming season. George Bonham was ill this week at James Somers’ home and is convalescing after a lung fever scare. Charles Lynnmit and family plan to leave our vicinity this week to farm at Roger Rowe's. they will be missed for their kindness and church and Sunday school service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mead
John Hayline
Stephen Snyder
Whitefield
George Bonham
James Somers
Pershing
Charles
Lynnmmt
Roger Rowe
Js Con
No Right To Agiineas Promoted Beauty And Health
An advice note claims women must stay healthy to attract friends and beauty. It promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for weak nerves, skin blemishes, and kidney issues, promising bright eyes and a smooth complexion. Sold at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agiineas
Dr. Powells Drag Store
Sanatgga Meetings Continue as Sturry Visits New Jersey
The record notes ongoing meetings at Sanatgga as Sturry travels to New Jersey on a visit. Jeanne Higeine of Henry is visiting her sister Mrs Ed Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturry Matshon
New Jersey
Jennne Higeine
Henry
Ed Brown
Grand sale on 1899 1900 fall shirts reduction
The prices were 75c, 1 and 125. They drop to 50c, 65c and 75c. Offer: two 65c shirts for 125. Shirts bought for fall winter trade of 1899 1900, none are old. Sizes 14 to 17 with cuffs and some have collars.
General Clearing Sale Offers Half-Price Underwear
The advertisement promotes a storewide clearance in Henry offering vast stock of underwear for the rest of the season at less than half value. Goods are examined without a clerk with prices in plain figures and items sold in lots of two or three garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Local Social News and Visits Across Town
Mrs Newton Van Ostrand travels to Wisconsin to visit a brother. Lou and Charlie Hubbel host a cousin from Henry. Owen Doyle was in Peoria last week for eye treatment with Dombrosanki. Chas Thumma returned from Pennsylvania where they ate Dean Viste in the past month. A Saturday social at Thomas Hubbel’s drew about 20 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton van Ostrand
Wisconsin
Lou
Charlie Hubbel
Henry
Owen Doyle
Peoria
Dombrosanki
Chas Thumma
Pensylvania
Dean Viste
Thomas Hubbel
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Testimonials
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for cures it cannot achieve. It includes referee-style endorsements for F J Cheney and partners, plus notes on product delivery and price 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials claim efficacy and direct action on the blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney &Go
Props
Toledo
F J Cheney
West & ‘Trunx
Wuilding, Kinnan & Marvin
Fetoda
Coil
Local notices and social items from Magnolia district
Mrs. Otto ill but hoped to recover soon. Benj HAW Jr returned from Peoria. Mattie Phillips and Maude Marcies arrested at school. H B Ramage traveled to Normal on business. Performers received 13.65 in receipts. Revival sermons by Mr Heck. Emma Ramsey and John visiting her parents. Emma to stay till fall. Mie Frederickson back from Ginnville. Clear Creek school play Under the Laurels with full house. Clock with giamometer predicts rain. KR W Spencer suffered tooth trouble but recovering. Mystic Workers party at Masonic Hall farewell to Miss Anna Yi and John McKirgan Jr. Royal entertainors live up to reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother John
Emma
Mie Frederickson
Ginnville
Clear Creek
Spencer Lige
Masonic Hall
Aga
Anna Yi
John McKirgan Jr
Charles Prutzman Set to Start for Texas Soon
Charles Prutzman prepares to begin his run with Texas in the upcoming season. timing unsettled as the roster shifts unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Charles Prutzman
Texas
Community events wrap up with church and school fundraiser
The Christian church hosts continued meetings with a Valentine box from Miss Finley’s room and a lively MWA supper and bop last Friday. Kay Werner visited J H Williams and Edward Grady’s family from Chicago, returning to Pearts. A public school entertainment is planned for next Saturday evening February 24 to benefit the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Miss Finley
Kay Werner
Chicago
J. H. Williams
Edward Grady
Pearts
Reeves Shinn to Face Public Case Next Week
Reeves Shinn is scheduled for a public case next week on the 21st. Other local notes report Luella Flitcraft returning to Oak Park home this Wednesday, Mia Tomlin called home due to her grandmother’s illness, and Clem Shinn planning to load a car of hand tools and farm implements for South Dakota next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves Shinn
Luella Flitcraft
Oak Park
Mia Tomlin
Wilbum
Clear Creek
Change Hall
Clem Shinn
South
Dakota
Magnolia
Grace-Trichiood
Indiana
Grain-O urged as nourishing coffee substitute for children
Advertises Grain-O as a delicious grain drink that can replace coffee in children’s diets. Promotes health benefits and states Grain-O costs about the same as coffee with prices 15 and 25 cents at grocers. Mentions other local notes about students and residents with scattered misspellings.
Florid area graveling street to cemetery and local notices
Residents report street graveling toward Florid cemetery and events include Mrs Dr Taylor and Frank traveling to Lostant for Vinnie Bliss wedding on Feb 14. Local letters note Chamberlains medicine, visits by Emma Clark, J B Bush, and updates on church, school, blacksmithing, a Tonica band concert, and community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florid
Taylor
Frank
Lostant
Vinnie Bliss
Dangerous Oil Remedies Advertised With Health Risks
An old ad warns against using croton oil or strong mineral pills to treat ailments. It discourages drastic internal purging and urges consulting safer options. The notice promotes a product labeled as a gentle remedy claimed to ease constipation, priced at 25 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes
Dr Powells
Local notices and personal updates from Whitefield area
Jesse Anderson to have his sale today. A McKeon and wife in Princeton last Saturday. Mr Brown county superintendent visited wheel last week. Frank Bell and wife spent Monday at James Fountain's in Whitefield. Wm Rinehart moved to Sparling farm Walnut Grove. Miss Kellogg improving with her neka. Lindsey Anderson's sick horse improved after Dr Hill visit. T A Runnells supervisor in Princeton for meetings. Mr King to move to Murphy place. Shi mel to join Andrew Anderson place. Odd Fellows of Whitefield to host Past Grand Master M Berry for lecture. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for various ailments. Dr Powell's sells product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Anderson
A. McKeon
Princeton
Mr Brown
Frank Bell
James Fountain
Whitefield
Wm Rinehart
Sparling
Walnut Grove
Miss Kellogg
Aid Seaidr
Lindsey Anderson
Hill
T. A. Runnells
King
Murphy Place
Shimel
Andrew Anderson
M. P. Berry
Ater
Milo Births and Local Visits Highlight Milo Notes
Milo society page records a newborn daughter born Friday February nine to Mr and Mrs Fields with the DIF. New visitor Miss Whittaker from Providence calls on Mrs Pettigrew while John Conover of Indiana visits his sister Mrs Griswold. Attorney Frank Whiting shows slight improvement after a fall ten days ago and movement toward recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Dif. Fields
AL Shriver
J. G. Reesta
George Reynolds
Adel
C. H. Griswold
H. Bullyment
Sugar Grove
Miss Whittaker
Providence
Pettigrew
Henry Mkissick
Frank Whiting
Grant
Women’s Club program praised two essayists
The Henry correspondent of the Peoria Star lauds two essayists at the Woman’s Club gathering. Henrietta Helper, chairwoman of philanthropy and reform, presented “Occupations, their effect on character.” Miss Vail’s first essay, “Pasture before the Club,” shows promise. Elise L Heljer read “Self Government in firebooks” for discussion. Only two speakers, Mrs Carpenter and Miss Stone, attended. Profab spoke on self government in schools and Chamberlain Balm is praised in a letter from Mr. Wood Stapleton of Heminie, Pa. Pain Balm advertised by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Peoria Star
Woman’s Club
Henrietta Helper
Phelé Vai
Elise L Heljer
Mre
Carpenter
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T Price
Leo
Plotusa
Mr. Ed
Powers Fair Store
Tenry, Ill
the Republican
Sparland
Toby
Sogar Grove
Etella Gregory
Frank Wise
Geo Gregory
Con Colehower
Gregory
Luke
Jay
Avat Prpirten Center
LUNDY
Cannah Jones
Henry, Illinois
Quaker
Eegrid
Fox Trail
Flarvey Lareng
Albert
John Deir Srow
Jesse Miller
Aist Deininger
Coat Itas
Dir Dyson
Valparaiso
Ind
Chamberlain
Powell
MT. Palatine
Femma Clark
Barry
J. B. Bush
Hennepin
L.N. Bart
Floyd
G. O. Davis
Edward Stansell
Sidney
Fisher
Peter Jegeen
Tonica Band
Mt Palatine Dramatic Club
Peter Ieisen
Arbara Schmidt
Peter
Lone Tree
Rob Hfe
Bucklen
Powells
AER ‘Bo
Perry HaArRoware Co
Henry, Ill
City Hall
Jones
Stever
Humphrey
Smith
Doelzer
Adams
B. F. Forrest
C. Sieh
Sting
Henry Elec
Clark
Somseren
A. G. Humrrey
Wood Stapleton
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