Our Sister Towns and Local Notes From Lacon
Our Sister Towns reports travel and homecomings including Edstor Elleworth visiting from Mexico, Mrs Piper improving, and J J Sande's family settled. Ed Geston returns west after a social visit. Dave Letter and family move to town. Little Frankie Onyus injured previously now facing knee cancer. Richard Mellow buys RCHUPP property and plans a marble yard. Rescue whistle and temperance meeting noted. Henry attendees planned. Relational obituary for Relaon G Heathorn recalls his pioneer life in LaCon. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad ends.
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Obas
Thomas
Edstor Elleworth
Mexico
Piper
Freed
Persous
J. J. Sande
Obaries
Roth
Exine
Europe
Ed Geston
Bangi
Painter’s Gazette
Dave Letter
Tobert
Iivery
Frankie Onyus
Brulve
Richard Mellow
Rchupp
Congregational Church
Rey Todd
Heala
Marshall” County Horticultural 80
Henry
De‘dreed
Relaon G. Heathorn
Baturdey
Elenthorn
Fayette County
Perry County
Mareball
Putnam— County
La- 000
Babb
Hayleg
Ela
Lacon MB
Lacon
C Henthorn
Elizabeth“O. Moslier
Local notes and social tidbits from Sparland area
A chatty report recalls a shooting match here with no return. Will Berwick just back from New Orleans resumes duties. H J Agame and Aderee Burt of Henry visited Sparland last Friday. Sunday night gathering hoped to yield good results. A Winnipeg card from Charlie McClasahan says they are well. Thermometer records 85 below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Berwick
New Orleans
H. J. Agamé
Adéree Burt
Henry
Sparland
Charlie “McClas‘ahan
Winnepeg
Manitoba
Whitefield And Putnam Marriages And Local News
Mrs Wm Mutton recovers under Dr Jonescare in Whitefield. Alma Smith of Whitefield wed Commodore Henkins of Putnam at Lacon. Barn fire in Whitefield destroys houses and 600 bushels corn. A Bureau Marshall county clash ends with Marshall county losing little on foreign soil. J A Spencer hosts a progressive euchre party won by Lucy Burt and Alice Beil. Grange meetings planned at Saratoga and Whitefield Corners with about 80 attendees at Crow Meadow farewell. James Newman and Thomas Weir relocate, Commodore Henkins and Almira Smith wed last Friday afternoon. The Ketchums visit Galva. Eddie Ketchum, Mr Thompson parties. Robert A. Clark and family move to York Nebraska. Clark long-time township official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Wm Mutton
Alma‘Smith
Commodore‘Henkins
Putnam
Lacon
Thos Barnes
Bureau County
Bureen County
Marshall County
Marshall County. the Result Was ‘That. ‘Marshall
Altho
J. A. Spencer
Sch
Lucy Burt
Alice Beil
McGinty Puszle
Saratoga
Whitefield Corners
Crow Meadow Grange
Scheel
Schoef
James Newman
Thomas Weir
Nebraska
Robert Clark
Commodore Henkins
Almira ‘Smith
Mra Spencer Ketchum
Galva
Eddie Ketchum
Mr Thompson
Choir Meeting and Local Notices in Saratoga Row
Community announcements list a Thursday choir meeting at 8 pm and frequent local visitors. Items note property purchases, rentals, and farm plans, including Bogner buying the Birch farm for 8500 and William Starlliper planning a new house next spring. An 8 pm quarterly meeting Sunday features Elder White. several residents are mentioned. An advertisement touts Miles Nerve and Liver Pills with a sample offer.
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Myrtle van Ostrandft
Jas. Jones
Nebraska
Saratoga
James ‘Hankison
Baalye
Cys We
Willie Birch
Mattoon
Mra
Li. J. Ray
Mr. Bogner
Whitefield
William Btarlipper
Elder White
Minule Darby
Henry
Minule
Putnam Area News Brief Highlights Community Happenings
Local notes report health updates. Mrs V. H. Wheeler is ill again. Commodore Hen Mins reportedly married Miss Builth of Whitefield. Abel Vail moves to Crow Meadow. Mrs John Dwyer improving. John Halligan to hold a public case March 5. 15 horses to be sold. Saxophone quartet to perform March 1 at Hen kin's hall. Welfare efforts push against liquor and tobacco. Fred Morgan and Nettie Sparling wed Feb 96 at Sparling residence. couple to John Wherry farm for housekeeping. Putnam plans coal shaft on Francis Downey area. locals visit Read relatives. Central examinations favor Bridget McCormick. school board adjourns public schools March 26 to September. Population decline noted. new Senachwine Grange members. hall construction eyed for meetings. Weather and winter mildness influence events. M O M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. H
Wheeler
C. R
Condit
Sparland van An Pat
Mra
Alfred Nordquist
Henry Downey
Imperial Saxophone Quartette
Henkin’s Hall
John Halligan
Hopkins Hall
Tris
Hen. Mins
Abel Vail
High Prairie
Crow Meadow
Abel
Tesson
Jesus
Nazareth
W.J. Veach
Christopher
Washington
O. K
Ayling
J.O. Winship
John Clark
Mr. Clark
Mr. Winship
Walter
Gracie
Gertie Winship
Fred Morgan
Nettie Sparling
Francis Downey
August Biddel
Lotta
Chicago
CO. W. Read
Putnam
Ladies Society
DrMay Campbell
Bridget McCormick
Putnam School Board
Doctors complain of competitor harming practice and sales
Doctors condemn a rival gradually affecting their practice and beat. Accidents among your men cost time and alter work. Promote Balga tion Oil at 25 cents to counteract.
Hennepin Circuit Court Opens Next Monday
Jne E Alle shipped a carload of hogs to Chicago Tuesday. Dunlavy and Peterson took away a fine carload of horses Tuesday. John Blatorious and John Phillips of Peoria were in the city Monday. Gertrude Barmore visiting sister in Peoria. Hennepin Dramatic company to present The Last Loaf Tuesday March 4. W S Bosley of Cottage Hill in the city Tuesday, Abel Mills of Mt Palatine also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henniepin
Jne E. Alle
Chicago
Dunlavy & Peterson
John Blatorious
John Phillips
Peoria
Gertrude Barmore
Hennepin Dramatic Company
Bosley
Cottage’Hill
Alsa Abel Mills
Mt Palatae
Great comblastion ble of stock and farce at the farm
The report mentions J Stouffer and a hurt old lady in the city. Chicago is urged to host the World’s Fair, with Rey Brainard preaching at a Chicago church. Also notes on Jack Brewarison, W D Ham’s Kentucky trip, and a Peoria sale of trotters. Mrs Patterson and Pauline are recovering from grippe. Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup touted for colic. Laxador praised for curing skin eruptions from impurities.
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J. One
Stouffer
Sash
Owiths
Hennepin
Chicago
Rey Brainard
W. C. ‘Patterson
Pauline
Je Grippe
McCormick
Magnolia boom notes as real estate sales rise locally
Magnolia updates show multiple recent transfers among James Ramage Isaac Castee Morrill and others in ten days with most cash down. Protracted meeting continues Good Templars add members. W A Corps hosts supper and prize dance tickets with cash prizes drawn at 13 o clock No 229 H B Eddingfield drew cart No 40 Ben Walker harness No 29 C A Camp lay robe.
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Templars
Dr. Pendleton
Geo. W. Keller
W. A. Corps
Magnolia
James Ramage
Isaac Castee
Morrill
A. W. Keller
Rachel Dent
Lauren Allen
Cora Dent
Malum Potter
Louisa Allen
Mica Cora Dent
Eddingfield
Ben Walker
C. A. Camp
Henry
Remarkable Letter Praises Dr Miles Restorative Nervine
A Columbus Wisconsin man forwards a letter about his wife’s long illness, treated by many doctors in New York Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati and Buffalo without relief before a single bottle of Dr Miles Restorative Nervine brought marked improvement. He urges trials at J E and F A Powells drug store and mentions a free book on nerves and heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Thomas
Columbus
Wis
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Miles
F. A. Powell
Snowy Weekend and Local News From Bradford Area
Snow continued Saturday with visitors from Nebraska and a new boarder amid domestic events. A Bradford home suffered a small blaze February 19 due to a faulty flue. most goods were saved. Emma Kelso and Nettie Bean of Putnam visited with Father Sutherland. Harry Bean was ill upon departure. Mrs Louie Henkins died February 19 of consumption at 22, funeral at M E Church with Rev Dille. she leaves husband, a four year old daughter, and siblings in Iowa arriving for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Lubeck
Nebraska
Edminister
Bradford
Muchmore
Emma Kelso
Nettie Bean
Putnam
Sutherland
Harry Bean
Castoria Ad Jingle and Stage Shtick Cited in Texan Sittings
An OCR fragment cites a long running Castoria advertisement jingle from childhood and echoes a playful stage dialogue about loans. The piece blends nostalgic product recall with a quip about a mock loan agent. It highlights marketing rhythm and regional humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie—Le
Jimmie
Enduring toy myths across graves and ages
A Blackwood's Magazine passage contemplates the timeless nature of toy figures from Pompeii to Francis I, arguing the tin soldier and sword symbolize a persistent warrior instinct. It envisions future archaeologists uncovering toys that outlast Christmas songs, while noting enduring archetypes like Harlequins and knights persist in culture.
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Francis I
Blackwood’s
Quirk of Birthdates Ties Shilling Family to Washington
In Shillington Pa Samuel Shilling born Feb 23 1819 and his wife born Feb 22 share a birthday pair with their children. first child born on Washington's birthday, then twins, another girl, and two more twins on schedule. The seventh anniversary aligns with Washington's natal day. story cites St. Louis Republic.
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Bérka County
Shillington
Samuel Shilling
Shilling
Washington
George Washington
St. Louis Republic
Lord John Russell described as well read and worldly
Walpole's Life portrays Lord John Russell as a youth of wide reading and broad experience. He knew the United Kingdom, mingled with Whig leaders, traveled abroad, and conversed with Napoleon in Elba, gaining insights from literature and travel.
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United Kingdom
London
Mr. Fox
Lord Holland
Grillion
Dublin
Edinburgh
Playfair
Portugal
Italy
Spain
Duke of Wellington
Torres Vedras
Burgos
Napoleon
Elba
Walpole
Lord John Russell
Mortality rises among block mascotas canary tale
A Chicago Herald item reports a South Side youth killed a canary by plucking its feathers while seeking the source of its twitter. The bird died from pneumonia after the loss of its plumage, prompting neighbors to note rising domestic animal mortality and the boy’s belief that two in the bush beat one bird in hand.
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South Side
Chicago Herald
Buffaloes Thrive in Northern Australia Wild Herds
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes that after Australia’s troubled history with buffaloes, a region in northern Australia now hosts vast, growing herds. Descriptions praise their size, horns, and abundance, tracing initial arrivals to Port Essington around 1820.
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Australia
Port Essington
North Australia
New York Commercial Advertiser
Go for Woolens and Menswear Savings
We offer men and boys wear including cassimeres at near wholesale prices. Our goods are not falsely advertised as 100 percent wool and we avoid the cheap line that fades or wears poorly. Choose our selection of woolens blankets shawls dresses flannels yarns and hosiery for practical value and durability.
Storied Notables and Honors Across Modern Elites
TalleyRAND stresses whist for old age. Warner the bassoonist reveals he toiled as a bricklayer. A monument tops Oliver Ditson’s grave with Ball’s St John statue. Mrs. Morton, VP’s wife, descends from Lord Stirling. Samaron's London correspondence runs 500 daily. three secretaries answer. Wilkie Collins meets Grant who claims to have read all works. Lorillard's floating stable idea for yacht travel fascinates. Gladstone’s wife notes political interest and victory. Esarze Zoua’s rise from poverty to wealth through authorship. Lasouenteni’s Westward rover to London journalism, Washington attaché, later earning $50k+ yearly. Rosa Bonheur receives Legion of Honor, Empress secretly orchestrates moment and bestows cross in studio.
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Talleyrand
Myron W. Warner
Boston
Oliver Ditson
Ball
St. John
Morton
Anna Livingstone Street
Lord Stirling
Samaron
London
Waren Wilkie Collins
Grant
Collins
Pirnre Lorillard
Hachette
Henry Lasouenteni
London Truth
M. P
Southampton
Far West
Washington
Crampton
Journaliam
Rosa Bonnxun
M. Rene Peyrol
Algeria
Ross Bonheur
Legion of Honneur
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Adams
Doe
Hood
Red Town
Dr Powell S
Eae Penn Bo
Carelive
Bull
Magnolia John O. Kidd
Pitcher's Castoria
Cestoria
Miss
Castoria
The
Uaia
Lacon Woolen, Manufacturing Co
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