Our Sister Towns In 1900s Ledger Of Local Happenings
A stream of short items mentions Mr James Shaw and Mabel Adams visiting from Kansas City, a sale at Dr Holland's, Elocational trips to Europe, a teachers’ institute in Heary, a Valentine party, bell ringers performing, Laconites attending a W. O. T. U. convention, local illnesses, marriages Letty Norton and Cliff Roberts at Taggart House, park enlargement talks, and a double funeral for Barney Connell’s children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
James Shaw
Mabel Adams
Kansas City
Lo P
Gastona
Henry County
J. Ps
Wenona
Mra
Harvey Wilson
Letty Norton
Cliff Roberts
Varwaa
Taggart House
J. J.wrohuann
Lacon
Ed P. Gaston Izhomo
Chicago
Denver
Ho Stire & Gell
Woman's Club
D.“A.thomas
Ldr
E. H. Galety
Towan
Aurora
Fannie
Thia
Salt
Barney Connell
Evans
Alton
Ecourt House
Bupt Ong
Edwards
Bane
Bath
Todd
Cook
Bella Bane
Pha Law
Flora Thomas
Evelyn Haleey
Joba
Whitefield Corner Neighbors Rally Amid Illnesses and Loss
In Whitefield Corner Mr Funston remains in critical condition while Wesley Runnelle suffers winter cholera and Bertha Swift nears recovery from an accident. Thomas Runnells has sold his hogs as most teams in the area are pressed into service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corner
Funston
Wesley Runnelle
Bertha Swift
Thomas Runnells
Townsfolk News and Obituaries from Oxbow and Nearby
Local notes report preparations for a move, deaths including Louie Henkin and a child from Ed Baird's family, and ongoing illnesses such as influenza and diphtheria. Social events, a K P lodge ball with Willis's Ottawa band, and Easter plans at Caledonia Sunday School are noted along with marriages and community updates. Shared items mention new buildings, hunts, and a jackknife of gossip about neighbors and visitors.
Death of Mrs Mason Wilson and mournful home loss
The notice records the death of Mrs Mason Wilson on February 18 from lung inflammation after a grippe. She leaves a three month old baby, with sympathy extended to Mason Wilson and children. Funeral held next day at Magnolia, and the family faces desolation yet faces faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Mra Vale
Mason Wilson
Wilson
Magnolia
Hennepin notes show local visits and events
Dr Thomas returns from Kentucky. Fred Kellogg of Peoria visits. Geo Btauffer ill with la grippe. James Weeke and Burney visit from Henry and Chicago. Len Leech renovates Bite hotel floor in hard pine. Regational church sermon by Rey Jefferson. Feltes of Depue visit parents. Dursley and Hayalip attend farmer's institute at Princeton. Ham's trotter shipment to Kentucky fetches high price. Monroe moves butcher shop to High street. Mrs Archy Williams visits Henry. Local dinner at Zenor home. Samuel Seelye and Miss Johnson wed at M E parsonage. Hennepin Dramatic company to stage The Last Loaf court week. Ella honored at T W Shepard home with oyster supper. Esaie Markley ill. Dr McCormick treating. Town donates to grade street to cemetery. work starts next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Kentucky
Fred Kellogg
Peoria
Geo Btauffer
James Weeke
Henry
Hennepin
G. R
Burney
Chicago
Len T. Leech
Bite Hotel
Rey Jefferson
Regational Church
Misees Feltes
Depue
Lyle H. Dursley
Geo Hayalip
Farmer’s Institute
Princeton
W. D. Ham
A. Monroe
High Street
Durley & Lucas
Archy Williams
T. W. Shepard
Ella
Esaie Markley
McCormick
Eale
Cerrelius
Local notices from Wenona and Magnolia cemetery
Mingameila Mra Wilson, wife of Mason Wilson, was buried in Magnolia cemetery last week. J T Thornton is on the sick list and very ill. Wm Haws returned from Hot Springs Arkansas and reports improvement. Mra John Taylor of Wenona to be buried in Friends' cemetery Tuesday. Mra Taylor altered J G and Abel Mills. Byard Wright of Wenona not expected to survive the current illness. The Varna troupe performed here last Saturday with good attendance despite bad roads. Joshua Myera visited and praised as a temperance speaker with vivid descriptions of a cloven foot image symbol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Bell
Folker
Sugar Grove
George Vail
C. E. Burt
Mir
Lyman‘ Loomis
Ed Brown
Wheatland
Bean
Kelsol
O. P. Carroll
Putnam
Powell
Gill Clark
Harrison Gregory
Henry
William
the Corners
John Herr
John Spencer
Thomas Monier
A.E. Burt
Whitefeld
Mise Brown
Ed Grady
Howard Loemis
OE. Burt
Dr Powell
Jenple Longman
Wenenn
Wm. Webster
Bertha Beckwith
Nat “Wood
Rev. Williams
K. of P. Lodge
Willis
Orchestra
Ottawa
Smith
Morgen
Mingameila
Mra Wilson
Mason Wilson
Magnolia Cemetery
J.T. Thornton
Grip
Wm Haws
Hot Springs
Arkansas
John Taylor
Wenona
Friends
Mra Taylor
J. G
Abel Mills
Byard Wright
Varna
Joshua Myera
Miinois
Myersin
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills Discovery and Claims
An claim notes these pills act on the liver stomach and bowels via nerves a new principle cures biliousness bad taste torps liver piles and constipation. Described as splendid for women and children smallest mildest surest thirty doses for a quarter sample free at Dr Powells Store.
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Dr Powell
Wedding Guests Arrive as Magnolia Area News Quietly Passes
Reports from Quaker Lane note Capt Price among the sick and local residents arranging season plans. Henry Mills sells a pony, Maude considera solo travel, and Mahlon Holingsworth returns for a sister’s wedding. Mrs Laura Wilson dies after a long illness. The community mourns and graves are laid at Magnolia. A lyceum debate questions republics and armies with Miss Edith Price presiding. Laura Trueblood, Victoria Trueblood and others are elected officers. Mary Ann Taylor of Venona dies, with seven children nearby as burial is set at Clear Creek Friends ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Capt Price
St Large
Eaat
Magnesia
Henry Mills
Wheeler
Charles Wheeler
Putnam
Laura Wilson
Mason
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Thea Mills
Wilson
Magnolia Graveyard
Lyceum
Edith Price
Victoria Trueblood
Albert Mills
Laura Smith
Ray Bumgarner
Mary Ann Taylor
Venona
Joshua
Abel Mills
Washington State
Friends Burial Ground
Clear Creek
Small Town Happenings Quiet and Moving
Weather remains pleasant and roads good as residents report various moves and events. J N Pettegrew recovering from illness while Lee Hay relocates to Bradford and buys Ringland's barber shop. Elmer Reise returns from Indiana to work for J A Nevitt this summer. Sylvester Sutherland travels to Nebraska to scout a location before moving. Trey Rutherland aids his father after a Chicago trip. Old Hofnagel store lot passes to A W Shriver. Marriages include Mies Schmitz to Joseph Rades in Milo and Mabel Foster to Clarence Hay in Milo. Also Reid and Colhower weddings noted with best wishes.
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J. N. Pettegrew
Lee Hay
Bradford
Ringland
Elmer Reise
Indiana
J. A. Nevitt
Sylvester Sutherland
Nebraska
Trey Rutherland
Chicago
Hofnagel
A. W. Shriver
Milo
Mies Schmitz
Joseph Rades
George Ellard
Mabel Foster
Clarence Hay
Rey Bower
Clarence
Charley Ried
Saratoga
Jinnie Colhower
Charles Reid
Come to Us for Cheap Yet Reliable Men’s Wear
The ad touts Cassimeres and a broad line of woolens and heavy fabrics offered at wholesale prices. It warns against dealers selling cheap goods to customers and promises durable fabrics that resist fading, with emphasis on value and savings for men and boys. It also notes better options exist but may require higher cost, while the shop claims to provide quality at low prices.
Local Notes from Lacon Illinois and Surrounding Areas
Community items describe visits by Al Watkins and others, travel to Seattle and Portland, a monument dedication by M J Splain, and local commerce with Robert Waugh’s new stock for spring. A misleading pair called Dr R M Brown and Brother tried to defraud Robert McAfee’s household, prompting public caution about con men.
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South Adams
Peoria, Ill
Benruty Republiciy
Acen
Bansanm
Red Town
Ella Yaeger
Chas Kolling
Ford County
Wmn Droll
Aton
Thomas Wabhel
Our Town
Johnny Divelbies
Gregory Farm
Osaper
Hoffman
Lyons Farm
Dolph Burdette
Bickerman
Robt Clark
Rob
Mildred Clift
Mildred
Robi Clark
Wallace Brow
Townsend
Weetero
Jaa Hoi Esa
Milo, Febris
Louie Henkin
Henking
Mt. XE
Boyd's Grove
Peator
B. Dille
A. O. Foster
Nora Shields
Poverty Hill
Laura King
R. T. Wilson
Eils Ramage
Osledonia
Times
Ed Baird
Palatine
Baird
Ben
Sherman
Nora Darling
Land of the Free
Bunday School
Cal Edonia Bunday
W. A. Smith
Mra Hilman
Lostant
Palay
Campbell Shields
Mineour
Laden
Mary Tomlinson
Robert A. Vale
Caswell
Holingsworth
H Benigwa
Emp
Léonie Mobach
Nick Kline
Ransom Ot Lostent
Charlie
M. L. Perdew
C. H. Norris
Shields
Minnie Hillsbrand
Fannie Riddenbaugh
H. Ransom
Elder
Union Sunday School
Hervey Brosddus
James Huber
Katie Ransom
Minnie Hillabrand
Lacia Woolen. . Manufacturing Co
Lacon., Ill
al Watkins
Bride
Anna Duncan
Will Berwick
New Orleans
Joseph Furness
Mary Thompson
Portland
Oregon
Butpbin
Dakota
Thomas Doran
Alfred Burnham
A. J. Atkay
Charlie McClanahan
Seattle
Washington
M. J. Splain
Minneapolis
Robert Waugh
R. M. Brown & Brother
Robert McAtea
McAfee
Bob
Children Cry
Pitcher's Castoria
Feria Ee
New Firm
Alwaya
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