Weather, illnesses, and mishap report in BPARLAND
Brief notes from BPARLAND describe cold weather hanging on and local folks' welfare. Mrs Gillette improves while Judge Shaw shows little progress and William Johnston and James Parsons plan carpentry work in town. A Baptist church meeting began, a sleigh accident injures Cy Will Smith near town but without broken bones. a farmer’s sleigh incident is also noted.
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Bparland
Jonas
Gillette
Judge Shaw
William Johnston
James Parsons
Ballinger
Baptist Church
Cy Will Smith
Varna Social Roundup Records Local Visits and Events
Varna residents shared a busy spell with Chicago and Metamora trips by Kohler Day and Rogers. Streator’s Kern visited Varna. Magnolia’s Price called on Varna. Local dances and W C meetings framed the week with a funeral, a Dao Park hall move, and school institute attendance. Local ads tout Bromo Quinine tablets as a one day cure.
Sugar Grove Social And Moving Notes
Mr and Mrs Clark Dawson plan a spring move to Henry. Quails appear by barns seeking shelter and food since the snows. Edith Case visits SheMeld la week, staying with Mrs Durbin Downey. The two Miss Keleeye from Minneapolis visit Annie Wall for two weeks. Mrs J IR Clawson hosts a ladies gathering with carpet rag sewing. Robert Hether moves to Thompson place and hauls John Clawson’s goods to Henry. Grange members plan a social at J A Williams’s on Wednesday evening the 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Dawson
Henry
Edith Case
SheMeld
Durbin Downey
Durbin
Indies
Missing blanket and laprobe traced by telephone
Lyman Loonis moved his blanket and laprobe into a neighbor’s sleigh and later found them missing. Clyde Vail, who returned home early, discovered the items in sleighs and arranged their return to two homes by telephone, noting no theft by anyone and that an extra effort was needed to recover them.
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Lyman Loonis
Rovini
Clyde Vail
Henry
Whitefield
South Whitefield note and social chatter
Peters returns from Princeton business trip and Mrs. Smith hosts sister Miss Miller of Dunlap. Myrtle Smith visits brother Samuel’s family, James Wilson Jr. comes home from Clayton. Sleighing praised with two upsets noted. Arthur Hilton aids Alex Wunder with chorea. EE. Hofer party guests include Hofer and wife and Mrs Heinrich of Henry. Wedding bells ahead for two local youths. I. W. Waaup hosted guests Allison Pettit and Mrs Coakely. R. Rowe and Velma with Henry Stout visit I. W. Waup. John Riddle of Sparland enjoys a sleigh ride. Al Fleetwood of Peoria visits, reports no smallpox nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Peters
Princeton
Smith
Miss Miller
Dunlap
Myrtle Smith
Samuel
James Wilson Jr
Clayton
Arthur Hilton
Alex Wunder
Hunt
EE. Hofer
Hofer
Heinrich
Henry
Val Hofer
I. W. Waaup
Allison Pettit
Coakely
R. Rowe
Velma
Henry Stout
I. W. Waup
John Riddle
Sparland
John
Riga
al Fleetwood
Peoria
South Saratoga Community Notes and Marriages
Long list of local happenings in South Saratoga including family moves and weddings. Robi McAfee returns from Nebraska while Al True debuts an Advance threshing outfit. Daniel O'Brien marries Miss Colligan. James O'Brien and Bertha Dickman wed. Cal Starliper and Beulah Young marry. Epworth League Valentine social hosted by J. W. Johnson. free-mail delivery in service. numerous relocations and visits among residents with local and neighboring area references.
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Saratoga
Robi McAfee
Nebraska
al True
Sam Thumma
Pennsylvania
Lanny Higging
Sister
Iowa
Daniel_O'Brien
Colligan
John Noyse
George McAtee
Henry King
Mra Lash Culton
Wyoming
Wm Cain
Peter Swartz
Yourk
Will Hannum
M. G. Cotney
James O'Brien
Bertha Dickman
Bradford
Cal Starliper
Beulah Young
Henry
James Turner
Mulcahoy
Lacon
McVicker House
Harry Mattleon
Christman Place
Ary Mattison
Bert Fites
Daniels
Hayline
Harney Place
Joe Johnson
Haylne
Old Home
Mr Sutton
Higgins
Epworth League
J. W. Johnson
Let Manhood Once More Assert Itself
A promotional piece urges men to act today for the sake of their future and children. It claims Dr Vance Powell cures lost manhood from youth indiscretions drains or excesses and overwork, promising renewed vigor.
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Vance Powell
Free Cure Clinic Advertises Guaranteed Medical Advice
An advertisement promises free initial consultation and guaranteed cures for a range of male and female chronic diseases. It claims full confidentiality and urges readers to call or write, touting scientific, new treatment methods and avoidance of surgical procedures.
Medical Advertisement for Powell Specialist Service
Dr Vance M Powell Specialist offers free consultation and examination for vacuum treatment and mica plate X ray machine assessment. Office at Masorine Temple Adams street over Schradt ki's Clothing Peoria Illinois with daily hours 9 to 5 and evening hours Wednesday Saturday 7 to 8 30 p m Sunday 10 to 12 noon.
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Masorine Temple
Adams Street
A. Schradzki
Peoria
Ill
Sunda
Bert Newman Recovers After Piercing Can Accident
Bert Newman sustained a severe cut when opening a can at his parents home in Henry last Thursday evening. A physician was summoned and several stitches were required to close the wound. He is in pain but recovering well.
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Bert Newman
Henry
de Cuttin
Family Notices and Illness Tour in a Rural Community
Journal notes show a string of local health worries and sympathetic updates. Ella Ham and Mrs N J Mathis are ill with poor prospects, while Mr Henry Morse remains under doctor care. A new baby boy arrived for Mr and Mrs John Schlosser. The pastor of the German Catholic church mourns a death and offers comfort from Psalms.
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James Fitchorn
Ella Ham
Mra
N. J. Mathis
James—Fitchorn
Will Crouse
John Schlosser
Lawrence Lippert
Diate
Henry Morse
Alexander Freeland
Chicago
Ludwig Toemmes
Steuben Society News and Local Notices in Sparland
In Sparland a rumored wedding is planned for Tuesday evening as je Kelenbeck and friends travel through Peoria this week. D R Blackwell and family suffer with sore eyes. Charles Goodrich and wife retire to their new home on the papal place. A basket social Friday evening at Cobiee Echine House. A Bethel meeting runs all week weather permitting with an invitation to all to attend nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorda Wells
Bethel
Blind Boone at I. O. O. F. Opera House Tonight
Hennepin reports Blind Boone appears at the I O O F Opera House next Monday night February 2. George C. Read spent last week in Chicago attending the limberman association.
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Hennepin
Blind Boone
F. Oper
Geo. C. Read
Chicago
Limberman Association
Winter notices and obituaries from Hennepin County
John McAnany opened at ERR ferry channel Monday but had no use for it Tuesday as it was enfeebled by ice and zero temperatures. The Johnson Bell Ringers entertained for ricao with the Hennepin Lecture Association at Grand Opera House drawing $75. Capt Jefferson Durley, Putnam County circuit clerk, died at home in Hennepin Monday evening at 6 45. Funeral from Congregational church Thursday at 2 0 o'clock.
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John McAnany
Err Ferry
Johnson
Ricao
Hennepin Lecture Association
Grand Opera House
Jefferson Durley
Putnam County
Hennepin
Annepin
Congregational Church
Putnam Briefs Report Nursing Arm Injury and Decline
John Galvin suffered a broken arm while in nursing, and Little Earl Pyles grows weaker. Misa Bessie and Stevens sent word from Kewan ee last Saturday.
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Putnam
John Galvin
Little Earl Pyles
Misa Bessie
Stevens
Kewanee
Putnam Community Notices and Personal Updates
Local items report social events births visits and illnesses in Putnam and nearby areas. Notable mentions include box social plans at the town hall, a Valentine selected by Lon Dalley, a new bridge project, hog trading, a surgical trip to Peoria, and a birthday party for young Hugh McEvoy. Rev Landenberger and Rev Chatten are active in preaching and community work.
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement touts a "Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming radical cure in 1 to 8 days. It asserts immediate disappearance of the disease and benefits from the first dose. Priced at 75 cents and sold by Powell.
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F. A. Powell
Local Notes and Family News From Town
Or McNabb and Mas Kuhn receive doctor care. Lumber work begins on the tree. Antone Madison and family spent Sunday east on the Three. Boers attended a dance at Hennepin Friday night. Bert Harper of Granville visited last week. Carpenter Kelly returns to duty after caring for a sick child in Springfield. Marcus Kaya hid a cale last week and will move to Tunica to farm with a married son. Lash Wallin and wife welcomed a daughter last week. Five or six carloads of hogs ship weekly to Chicago from the town. John and Mrs Sutherland opened their remodeled home to friends, a warm modern structure heated with steam and gas. Games and refreshments enhanced the evening.
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George Sparling
Babe
Streator
Putnam
L. G. Landenberger
St Louis
M. E
Senachwine Creek
Wim Wheeler
O. P. Carroll
Bureau
Tissilwa
Bradford
Betale Stevens
Kewanee
John
Caleb Condit
Daniel Vail
Albert Stickel
Wm Barnhart
Peoria
Messrs A. Stickel
H. Loomis
Rev Chatten
J. M. Winnehip
Chester
Giles Condit
Walter Winship
Bennie
Mies Bell Shimmell
Lawn Dally
W. L. Kelso
M. Hobbs
Council Bluff
Hobbs
T. H. Williams
Hugh
H Ch
Antone Madison
Hennepin
Bert Harper
Granville
Carpenter Kelly
Springfield
Marcus Kaya
Cale
Tunica
Lash Wallin
Chicago
John Sutherland
Eresett
Funeral Attendees Notice at John Guin's Service
George O. Davis and others attended the funeral of John Guin last Wednesday. C. W. Curtis and wife Mrs W. A. Bar, and L. N. Barr and family were present at the service.
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George O. Davis
Are. C. W. Curtis
W. A. Bar
L.N. Barr
Hestant
John Guin
Cure for heart disease promised by Franklin Miles ad
An advert from Franklin Miles M D LL B claims his complete heart treatment cures heart disease, short breath, and related symptoms. It offers free trial treatment and free two dollars and fifty cents worth of materials to afflicted readers, citing 26 years of study and notable patient recoveries.
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Miles
Lone Tree Notes Paint Busy Week in Tiskilwa and Princeton
Lindsay Anderson and A McKeon visit Tiskilwa and Princeton as residents travel for meetings. A newborn child brings joy to the Anderson family. Mrs H Williams recovers from illness aided by her daughter from Council Bluffs. Andrew Anderson improves slowly after a ruptured vessel. Lone Tree School plans an exhibition Saturday February 23 at 7 30 pm to raise funds for a library. Dora Eddy leads the program with local children performing.
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Lindsay Anderson
Tiskilwa
Frank Bell
Daniel Anderson
Princeton
A. McKeon
Lindsay
Anderson
Howard Williams
Mary
Josie Hoste Hobbs
Council Bluffs
Grandma Williams Bunday
H Williams
Mattie Hobbs
Iowa
Andrew Anderson
Lone Tree School
Dora Eddy
Arispie Swede Settlement News and Local Movements
Swan P Magnuson visited Prince ton area last week while Nordstrom spent Sunday at Buds enjoying good times. Weather forecast promised a storm that failed to arrive. Mrs C Wendel of Rock Island visits relatives here. Bert Swan of Green River visits Andrew Dahlen family. Chas Dahlen leaves current jobs with Chas Peterson and Joe Bachman. John Carlsop and William Pierson travel to eog Valley and Ladd, with John continuing to Kasbeer and Princeton, returning Sunday. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Emil Christen on Feb 14 weighing eight pounds. John Lefman and family plan to move March 1, while Wm Pierson’s sons, Eddie, will occupy the Charles Reee ekhthenr seed Att 8 luck house. John Carison moves to David Stevens farm, staying with Alfred.
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Swan P. Magnuson
Princeton
Nordstrom
Buds
C. Wendel
Rock Island
Bert Swan
Green River
Andrew Dahlen
Chas Dahlen
Chas Peterson
Joe Bachman
John Carlsop
William Pierson
Eog Valley
Ladd
John
Kasbeer
Mrand
Emil Christenson
Emil
John Lefman
Lombardville
Wm Pierson
Eddie
Charles
John Carison
David Stevens
Alfred
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Magnolia
Joe
Mark Buckingham
Washburn
Maud Kennedy
Mae Ricketts
Stella
Bertha McCuskey
Dr Park
Grange
Stoner
Tench
Wenona
Childcote
Sugar Grove
Lundy
Robin Thompson
Diverbligs
William Jacobs
T. D. Hubbell
Charley
Perry Dunn
Bureau County
Hattie McCully
Chillicothe
Clark Ball
Gould Bogner
Oklahoma
Mra C. 0
Barnes
Ella
Lena Hartwig
Elenry
Katie
Elin Yaeger
Val Jlofer
Vance
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Advice
Vance M. Powell
North Hopewell
Wheeler ‘Hag
Fulton County
Lon_ Dalley
Campbell Stevens
Elmer Downey
Town Hall
McNabb
Mas Kuhn
MT. Palatine
Franklin Miles
M. D
Frank Binich
Ohteags
Julius Keister
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Lone Tree
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