Local Notes From Lacon and Surrounding Towns
Lacon and nearby towns report visits from C C Wescott of Chillicothe and R M Barnes in Kansas. Jennie Long of Peoria attended the funeral of Mrs J J Bell. Ep Church plans a Mardi Gras festival under Miss Piper. J B Chapman receives word of his brother Edward in Missouri. Edward formerly hardware man in Lacon. J R Chapman injured in a fall at Mrs George Bane’s social. 2 scalp wounds. Mrs J D Bell Ida Smith died in Bloomington after moving from Lacon. Funeral at Estesley? with Rev. Parland. M B Church maintains a small barn dance. W H Athay improving. John R Hale rents a house in Peoria. family to move. Local Masonite work party to Magnolia Salt. Miss Anna Hall ton and Roy DeClarky Downey wed. Downey teaching at school. Several community notes, programs, and upcoming moves summarized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
R. M. Barnes
Kansas
C.C. Wescott
Chillicothe
Ben Laws
Eureka
Judge Laws
Conrad
Jennie Long
Peoria
J. J. Bell
Mar. Abo—Oard
Searly Casey
Edward Mineer
Episcopal Church
Bellows
George Bane
J.d. Bell
Ida Smith
Blooming
Jt. Bell
Bparland
M. B
iBirdie Wilson
Clarence
W.H. Athay
W. H
Athay
John R Hale
Magnolia Salt
Patrick Dyyer
Ned Avnry
Ned
Woodard
Jdfin McLepgilin
Beoria
Vurnin
Thuradhy
M. E. Parsonage
Roy DeClarky
W. Bi Downey
Anna Hallton
Downhoy
Hamilton
Sparland
Jimving
Olanatian
Orange Steck
Anna Collins
Ward
Saratoga
William Riddell
X. C. Wilmot
Farmer's Institute
LaMont Perkins
van Orin
Perkins
Henry Burnett
Iowa
Hedding College
M. BE
Emma Reed
Arthur Wilmot
U. P
Bell
Frank Smith
Christ
T.M. Thompson
Iowa City
Olian Quartet
I.O
F. Opera House
E. E. Mecham
M.E. Church
Mazon
Ed Martin
Princeton-on-a
Bureau
L. E. Skee
Wren-Wall
Jasper Cecil
Nebraska
M. E. Church
Zinsor
Edgar Zenor
Wm Cassell
Cat Cassell
Calla Durley
Wichita
Miss Durley
Minnie Deck
Wm Excell
Congregational Church
Judgs Hopkins
Hendrickson
Honnepin
Sugar Grove Notation of Local Movements This Week
Ora Sloan is begging work with Wm Ball this week. Olney Bartta stays with Meh Vail while Fannio works in Pontine. Al Shafer moved to Lombardyilld last week and radk Kamanstd moved from W.Cr. Mutton's place to Pokin Logan Ball of Stecator, who is here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Ora Sloan
Olney Bartta
Meh Vail
Fannio
Pontine
al Shafer
Local notes and farm news from Whitefield Corners
Farm chatter and family updates from Henry area. Horse trading, sleighs, a party for Jan Metcalf and sisters from Minouk, a spelling school with Miss Ward, and local revival meetings. Announcements include weddings, entertainments, changes of residence, and upcoming play at the Hall with six cast members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Fink
Jan Obn Harlin
Ayey
Jacob Wier
Henry
Will Dorsey
Ohio
Will Blackburn
Dorsey
Charles Aukland
Jan Metcalf
Minouk
Ward
Lacon
Ruth
Jacob
Local Notes and Social Happenings in Whitefield
Reports from South Whitefield sketch daily life: visits, family recoveries, and upcoming events. Harry Bonham's new tank heater mentioned. Mrs R Waughop improving. Mrs Lizzie Sanderlin burned out in Nebraska. Mia McCune and Dr Knapp visiting. Al Fleetwood hosting a social dance. Johno Saggers at Rowley's Nursery promoting home gardening. Sarah Smith and Mrs Dunlap's mother D M Dunlap improving in Chicago. general community news and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Waughop
Blantenstlp
Saratoga
Fleetwood
Hunt
Ford County
Melster and Sons
al Fleetwood
Johno Saggers
Rowley's Nursery
Luncon
Mia McCune
Henry
Dr Knapp
Lizzie Sanderlin
Wymore
Gage County
Nebraska
George Jacobs
Lois ‘Smithi
Chicago
D. M. Dunlap
South Whiteflora
Whitefield
Local Notes from North Saratoga and Nearby Towns
Readable items report residents in North Saratoga Weirs and Noyses with social visits and minor happenings. Bruce Wilson sold his carload of horses to Henry buyers and a party with dancing occurred Monday evening at Mo Quiro. Andrew Kelley is reportedly ill but holds mayoral duties. Herbert Oswari and Joanna Wilson attended a spelling school at Sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Lessie Wilson
Whitefield
Brads
Mary McGuire
la Bardsxillo
Bruce
Wilson
Quiro’s
Order of the
Abington
Andrew Kelley
Herbert Oswari
Joanna Wilson
Sugar
Carpet House exhibits largest display line in store
The largest Carpet House in the United States presents a full line of samples in display at its store. Local shoppers visit to compare colors textures and prices across a wide range of carpets and floor coverings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Local events and social notes from Saratoga and Hennepin
Updates on church meetings and new officers at Royal Grange in Saratoga. Social visits, anniversaries, sick lists, and a house fire affect Saratoga residents, with weddings and gatherings noted in Hennepin and surrounding areas.
MagnolIa wedding honors Mr and Mrs Lambourn
By request of many subscribers a list of presents to Mr and Mrs Lambourn on their wedding day. Rev J T Bliss officiated. It was the grandest wedding in these parts for many years with nearly 100 guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lambourn
J.T. Bliss
John Gallaher
Sinter
Anale Henderson
Pete Clemens
Otto
Pete
Oth
Grandma Willis
Wedding of Miss Lambourn In 1895 With Generous Gifts
The groom and bride wed on January 30 1895 amid community good wishes. A long list of presents includes silverware dishes tablecloths and towels from numerous families such as Lambourn McAlister Lawrence and Wright. A large throng attended and the reception featured roast turkey, multiple cakes and fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Brady
Rey J T Busgand
F. Smyth
Jas Steele
John Steele
Silva
Jas Price
Mame
Haws
Burl
Helen Roberts
Rollin Swindler
John Winnis
William Renn
Thomas Brenn
Charles Brenn
Wun
Eliza Munnis
Alex McKigan
Mie
John Wright
Edwin Wright
J H Jonea
Sin
Byrup
John, Anderson
Ella McKirgan
Homme
Spencer
Maude
Besse Otto
Jas Thornpton
Win
Dro F Taylor
Edna Clark
Nan Gurnea
Alex
John
Dan McKirgan
John Gaardner
J McAllister
Rakes Louise Beanie
Martha
Samuel Chestnut
Kane
Local notes highlight entertainment and care efforts
Potnam reports a grand tonight drama and upcoming MB and MEB church entertainments. Edward Hunter shows improvement after illness. Robi Hynds funeral attended by Mrs Chambers and Leyi Hynds. Epidemic sore throat affects several families. neighbors haul wood for J F M Parker. Community charity urged as Destrick Skule show preparations begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potnam
P. Carroll
Chicago
Jos Kelso
Edward Hunter
M. EB
John Chambers
Leyi Hynds
Robi Hynds
Briggsville
Hynds
Chambers
Albert Stickel
J. F. M. Parker
Ctrand
Destrick Skule
Old Brick auction and Village Notes at Clear Creek
Local items report a Helping Hand Society sale with bargains for new housekeepers, a Bobbit school magic lantern night, and community notices. Widespread updates include medical, school, road, and weather conditions, plus family movements and a circit court approaching in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hand Society
M. I. Church
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NEW ‘Spring Goods
Clarke
I? Clarke
Adams Street
Peoria, Ill
Henry Republican
Whitefield Corners
June Johnson
Will Wright
Henry Isick
Snell
Homer Swift
Zimmerman
Springfeld
Vincent Aten
Grange
Artie Swift
J Clawson
Soutit Whitepfield
Harry Bonham
J.H. Jones &Son
Henry, III
Salvation Army
Saratoga Church
Rollan
Abingdon
Royal Grange
Herbert Wiron
A. Harrison
Maggie Malone
Mertie Mallory
Lawn Ridge
Miss Calder
Colorado
A. P. Webber
Will
Lou Bell
Charley Aucklard
Cotney
Will Hannum
Conroy
Bagley
Putnam
A.P. Webber
Robie McAtee
Jones
M. G. Cotney
Will Hannum’s
Ed Brown
la Prairie Farmers Insurance
Colney
A. P Webber
Saratoga Township
la Prairie
Milton Webber
Venona
Webber
Calder
Alexander Calder
Calders and Webbers
New York
Illinois
Hennepin
Wm Miller
B. B. Unthank
Fred G. Deyoe
Magnolia
Power’s Fair Store
Edward Bt
Clear Creek
Byron Welch
C.A. Norris
C. H. Ransom
Mr Norris
Ben Ransom
Albert Forrest
George Rycembe
Henvy
C. H
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