Local residents noted in sparse Lacon area notices
Wirt Prenklin travels from Washington to Indian Territory to serve on the Da Commission. Emma Mai Thompson returns from Forest Seminary after illness. Leander Anske resigns as deputy postmaster after ten years. Several residents visit relatives in Chicago and Indiana, others plan moves, health updates, and local social events. A fire damage repair at Julliott Rose’s residence is ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anske
John Costello
Hatton
Henry Fisher
Eppley
Chicago
Téa Wright
Wenona
Judge Wright
Mary
Lucy Barkow
Freda Kein
Sparland
Grave Heim
Emma Mai Watrous
Hiram Wilker
Julliott
Lizzie Riley
Lac de Flambeau
Bert Pettett
Judge Richmond
Fulton Street
Charley Osborne
M .E. Orchestra
Ullman Bullman
Yoingstown
Ohio
Frank Corcoran
Lucy Wester
W. Stevengoh
Blind pig tale and charity social at Camp Grove scene
The report notes a man visiting a blind pig causing his spouse to reassure him as the bed spins and a fence replaces the bed. A charity social by the O K E 48 on Washington's Birthday draws a large crowd with 87 bets, some over $2. It also mentions a cow injured by barb wire and a Mystic Workers lodge meeting with local names present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
Saratoga
Poe
O. KE
Washington
J. Ruton
Manford Wilson
Toa
Indiana
Pontee-has
Davis
Henry
Varna Notes on Socials and Local News
Varna updates show Frank McCulloch and others attending an Indies masquerade with prize winning costume. Mrs Hultzren plans a farewell as they move to Iowa. Cassie McCoy visits from Terre Haute. several locals attend dances. John Shields returns from the north. snow melts as movement resumes. Dr Evand visits Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Frank McCulloch
Clarice Hickman
Rena Kohler
Alph McCulloch
Ira Ivans
la Rose
Lndies
R.& Rooke
Go Ehle
Hultzren
Iowa
Cassie McCoy
Mayme Little
Orren Whetzel
Henry
John Shields
Mollie Martin
Oxbow
Shields
Chas Rogers
Frank McCoy
Toluca
Vis- Myers
Herbine Restores Digestion for Pure Blood
Faults of digestion cause disorders of BR by 7 comes deranged. Herbine perfects the process of digestion and assimilation, and thus makes pure blood. Price 50 cents at Dr Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
South Whitefield Community Notes Update
Ralph Christman progresses with crutches presented by F A Barr and wife after his latest injury. Edward Reinbeck buys a farm and will settle in Marshall county with his family returning from winter travel. Herman Hofer and Chas Hofer hosted friends Frank Wonder and family. Jay Barnes returns from a western trip. May Osborne led dragon school play. proceeds $15. Delber Marshall and wife visited Scott Osborne and sister. Thirty-one new books added to Bonham school library. Snow melts as spring nears. Sparland basket social a grand success. Burson school buys new bookcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Christman
F A Barr
Whitefield
Herman Hofer
Chas. Hofer
Frank
Wonder
Jay Barnes
Ragon School
Mayme Osborne
Delber Marshall
Scott Osborne
Bonham School
Geo
Will McAteen
Grandma Jacobs
King
Sparland
Burson School
Malone Family Moves Southwest of Wyoming
War Malone is moving his farm belongings to a new home southwest of Wyoming. Part of the family moves this Wednesday. the rest next week due to the youngest son Henry recovering from illness. Ed Hennessey begins as the new clerk at Weal's store and post office. Mr Far rand resigns to the regret of many friends. A funeral for Daniel Reverts was held at Pleasant Valley church. he died at 20 years 10 months and 23 days with Rev Andrew Kelley officiating. Phoenix's Bank opened at Camp Grove Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
Poods
Wyoming
Henry
Ed Hennessey
Weal
Farrand
Hir
Altho
Ddie
Camp Grove
Daniel Reverts
Plasant Valley Church
Andrew Kelley
Frandley
Wim Conrad
Cornelius
Jas Murphy's
Saratoga
Townsend
Carlie Crady
Conrad
Timothy Finny
John Enagleston
Pheonix
Lundy and Foster Move to Henry County
A note from Lundy and Foster indicating they moved to Henry Tuesday and will be missed in church and Sabbath services. Agnes Dennis attended a box social at Saratoga Friday night and visited sister Edith with Wm Jacobs hosting. A sociable will be at Dunlap schoolhouse Thursday evening with pies and hot coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Foster
Henry
Agnes Dennis
Saratoga
Edith
Wm Jacobs
Dunlap
Pleasant social visits and a newborn home
Thomas Hubbell and wife spent a few days at the home of Myron Worthington and report a pleasant visit. Mrs Worthington is proud of a newly gifted steel range. The Cook child is ill with bronchitis with Dr Porehing attending. Will Rickey and family visited Henry and Herman Hofer's home. Hill and wife were guests at our home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hubbell
Myron Worthington
Joseph Cook
Porehing
Avill Rickey
Henry
Herman Hofer
Bride
O Hill
Suife
Soldier laid to rest in Saratoga cemetery
Timothy Finny, a long time resident, died Saturday at age about 72. Born in Ireland in 1830 he joined Company E and marched to the sea. A sermon by Rev Andrew Kelley followed burial paid by contributors totaling 22.50. Lectures on Spanish-American War life are planned at Saratoga M J church starting March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Finny
Jeugland
Baratoga
Andrew Kelley
Oly
Gehr
P Webber
WimiMartin
James Hankirson
Richard Alley
Thomas Caf
Henry Uy
Walt Martin
Saratoga
Farris
Illinois
Fd Reinbeck
Nebraska
Foster
George, McAfee
Laurens
Iowa
Jenry
League
Charley Darling
Cora
Bob Kelly
Snane Culton
Wyoming
Mia al True
Charley Thumma
John Stanley
Charley Salisbury
Henry Jast
Tom Cain
Doctor Hall Arrives In Town For Housekeeping Visit
Floridic Dr E A Hall and Judy reached our town Saturday evening and moved into a small cottage. The doctor is highly recommended by Henry's leading men as an honorable, well qualified physician worthy of community esteem. Blaine Jenkins, now deputy organizer for the M W A, spent last week at McNabb examining prospects for a camp location there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Hall
Judy
Our Town
Henry
Blaine Jenkins
Ween
McNabb
Prospetty
Wash Goods Offerings Reflect 1902 Spring Styles and Prices
A detailed display of wash fabrics highlights Arabian Lace Mulla Silk Finish Pongee and New Madras Cloth with 25 varieties in bold colors. The ad promises fashionable patterns, soft textures, and notable savings, noting color guarantees and wide assortments for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
LSC
Local Movers and Their Moves Among Neighbors
John Tures plans moving on the Gardner place to hold forth this year. Mr Fures is the son in law of Alex Inesling. Granville hosts young folks for entertainment Saturday. Mr and Mrs N Yaskell relocate from Georgia to Huron Indiana with plans for a stock farm. Della Gaskell reports trading fruit farm for stock farm and leaving next week for new home. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup advertised as remedy. John Nicholls family moves from Saratoga to Woodyletta Elark county for a new farm home. Mrs Nicholls is daughter of Cornelius Huifiman. neighbors praise them. Clyde Worley visits parents, heads to Chicago next week. mentions engraving a purse for an Empress in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ledford
Bedford
Hennepin
Glen Wagoner
George Holler
Cris Larson
Mansville
Florence Buckley
Chicago
Kline i
Mrs McClanahan
Peoria
Mr Reed
Toiti Robinson Place
Leroy Newell
Hen Arthur
Wenon
John Cleveland
Camp Grove
John—tHantten
Valparaiso
Ind
WW. Yeager Pean
Mary Berwick
Monmouth
M. Kh
John Charles
Kansas
Fo Peareh
New Hedford
Bureau County
Addison
The
Willing Workers Society
Viola Runcells
Dr Pershing
Pro Brokaw
Hattle Shell
Thomas Runnelle
Epworth League
Peter Stump
David Chenoweth
Tiskilwa
Harry Afonros
Aldte Loomis
Tron
Dixon
W. Runnells
C. Fosdick
Bradford
A. MelXoon
Princeton
G. Barker
John Tures
Gardner Place
Mr .Fures
Alex Ixesling
Granville
N. Yaskell
Della Spencer
Georgia
Huron
Della Gaskell
Henry Republican
John Nicholls
Saratoga Township
Wudyletta
Elark County
Clyde Worley
New York
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Harry
Our
Thacker & Son
Henry, Ill
Mystic Workers of the World
Lodge
InVoontea
Ines
Watt
B. Duncan
Allison Gat- Wet
Madford Wilson
Chas Tanquary
South Whitefield
LUNDY
Cassiday
Oliver and Diamond
Duke Bros
Peoria, Ill
Ballard
Dr Powell
City
Schaefer’s
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