Our Sister Towns Lacon News and Town Notes
Geo Marsh was in Wepona Tuesday. Fred Barnes of Washburn attended the dance Monday eve. Geo Day moved into the Tramp house at Fifth and High. Mrs Tierias of Fairbury visits her mother Mrs Chapman. Mrs Chas Vernay and Emma May Thompson home from Colorado Springs later this week. Mrs Mollie Broaddus and Miss Shields of Varna at the Ladies Club at Mrs Geo Bane's. Dr Dobbs of New York preached at the M. I. church Sunday. Olin Forbes of Chicago visiting S. H. Thompson. Wedding of Clara Casey and Edward celebrated. Chautauqua gathering at Maud Wilkinson’s. Literary Club met at Mrs Geo Bane’s. program praised. Frank Woodward, charged with larceny, sent to Pontiac reform school. A young lady misplaced her skirt and retrieved it discreetly. Jersey cows from Martin Town sold well, G. W. I. Cook buying the top lot for 860. Episcopal sociable at Mrs Bellows’s. tasty pancakes and maple syrup praised. Neighborhood burling concerns near the northeast, marshal stretched thin. Garrett Marshall died at his niece Mrs Pichereau’s home. funeral held. Birthday party at James Thompson’s to raise funds for painting the M. E. church. about 50 dollars raised. Elite folks danced at Horner’s Hall with Spencer’s Orchestra from Peoria. modern dances featured. Locals discuss why a young man passed through town without notice. Clara Casey’s capture noted. The tale of marriage occurred in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Marsh
Wepona
Fred Barnes
Washburn
Geo Day
Fifth
High Streets
Fred Tierias
Fairbury
Anna Chapman
Chas Vernay
Emma May Phompson
Colorado Springs
Mollie Broscidus
Miss Shields
Varna
Geo Bane
Dr Dobbs
D.D
New York
M. I
Olin Forbes
Chicago
S. H. Thompson
Clara Casey
Edward
Maud Wilkinson
Washington
Martin
W. O. Ireland
G. W. I. Cook
Episcopal Church
Garrett Marshall
Mra A. Pichereau
Baltimore
Mra P
James Thompson
Horner
Spencer
Peoria
Lacon
Id Monte
Marcriage
Country wedding ends with plans for west side homestead
A small town wedding described the bride in a white satin dress with chiffon lace and the groom in black. The couple plans to start housekeeping on the west side, embracing the simple country life and fresh air of a farm home.
Local notes from Sparland and vicinity cover visits and events
Mrs A J Cress of Washington visits sister Mrs G W Zimmerman while Mrs Campbell returns from Peoria and Libbie Campbell visits Henry. Postmistress Mrs Tesmer plans to resume duties. A burglar robs cigars and about $12. Mr Bouton—unclear name—stays at his old home. Marshall encampment meets March 5 with all members urged to attend. George Simpson loses cigars and small cash in a Saturday night burglary. Wm Hoskins moves to Wairfield Wayne county. Dedication of the Baptist church on Yankee street set for Sunday March 3 at 2 pm. Dr Haigh notes Peoria Christian church debt and $5664 raised by sermon day. Onias Martland turns 70 on Feb 20. friends host oysters and a feast on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bparland
A. J. Cress
Washington
G. W. Zimmerman
H. Campbell
Peoria
Libbie Campbell
Henry
Tesmer
Bouton
Whipple
Marshall
Geo Simpson
Wm Hoskins
Wairfield
Wayne County
New Baptist Church
Yankee Street
Sparland
Haigh
Christian Church
Rhaine
Onias Martland
Whitefield Corners community notes and upcoming events
Clint Smith and a friend visited G Snell on Sunday while plans for the Grange play next Saturday night are discussed. Rev R Y Hazard and family from Maqnon are visiting old friends. A local farce was postponed due to sickness. preaching is planned for Sunday evening. Willing Workers entertained well, net proceeds were 26.85 dollars toward purchasing an organ, with a trial instrument on hand. Public sales continue to run successfully under auctioneer C Tanquary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jalie Green
Win Rowe
Crow Meadow
Tom Wable
C. Swift
Arfle Swift
C. Tanquary
Broxton
Dutk Entertainment
Local society notes and greetings in South Whitefield
Mrs Wim Baugh is quite sick at this writing. R L Waughop sold 20 bags averaging 275 lbs between 9 am and 10 mos old. Mr and Mrs Chas Kline hosted a pleasant party for about 20 friends on Monday evening. Charles Mendant visited neighbors and schoolmates last week. Miss Monahan was ill but is now able to teach again. Mrs Alfred Botts traveled with her brother Frank to Alta to visit Mrs Smally. Mary Swarts returned from a wedding in Peru and plans to study dressmaking. A La Prairie correspondent invites readers to a Tuesday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs X C Wilmot. A dancing party was held at Mr and Mrs Prank Wunder’s home last Friday with many guests. Planners of Wels’s Lake shooting ground include Chas Kline, NM, R Holler, Alex Wunder, Alex Wels, Peter Mordinn, R UL, and I W Weanghop warning trespassers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Kline
Charles Mendant
HL. D. Bonham
Monahan
Alfred Botts
Frank
Alta
Smally
Mary Swarts
Peru
X. C. Wilmot
la Prairie
Alex Wunder
Alex Wels
Peter Mordinn
R. UL
I. W. Weanghop
Local notices report marriages and moves in community
Weis Bros appointed overseers. Miss Ben Durant returns to Washington home as sister R Weughop r improves. A niece battles consumption in final stage. Social at Fleetwoods praised. Isaac Bon Durant and Cora Fluddleston wed in Sloan Iowa. George Sleetwood and wife attend. Numerous relocations announced including Duncan, Tunquary, and Suft family moves. Edward Monier weds Clara Casey at Lacon. best wishes from community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weis Bros
Ben Durant
Washington
R. Weughop
Henry
al Fleetwood
Fleetwood
Waughop
Isaac
Bon Durant
Cora Fluddleston
Sloan
Iowa
Bradley,s
Dak
Ilo
Local residents report widespread grippe illness
STEUBEN Bon Bussell and James Bussell are quite sick while Wi Monier and Mrs David Blackwell also suffer from the grippe. Clarance Jarman moved to a nearby farm, Mrs Lucinda Tanquary and several Tanquarys are on the sick list. Addison Tanquary and family improve. Minnie Tanquary returned from Princeton after dressmaking studies. An entertainment occurred at the Yankee street Baptist church. funds raised were not disclosed. Several others, including Bertha and Charley Tanquary, also contracted the grippe last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuben Bon Bussell
James Bussell
Wi Monier
Clarance Jarman
Lucinda Tanquary
Henry Shackles
Geo Winters
Bradford
David Blackwell
Amos Odel
Riddle
la Prairie
Addison Tanquary
Minnie Tanquary
Princeton
Yankee Street
Bertha Tanquary
Charley
Geo
Lawrence Tanquary
La Prairie Center social notes and local updates
Mrs Haven Leigh visits Peoria and is lonely. Roy Ward helps Roy Rolin at Stronghurst while Mrs Wm Root aids a sick sister in Chillicothe. Mrs X C Wilmot hosts a pleasant social. Mary Pringle improves slowly. Ed Monier and Clara Carey to wed the 27th. James Davidson and George Harting suffer lung fever but not seriously. Richard Davidson hauls four carloads of lumber from Hildestein. Cyrus Root hosts G A R friends including Rev R Y Hazard. U P church revival closes with 30 joining. Evangelist Mr Hell praised for his preaching and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harting
Richard Davidson
Hidlestein
Cyrus Root
R. Y. Hazard
la Prairie Center
U.P
Mr Hell
Avery
Lone Tree Gossip From Local Family Letters
Frank Bell's family suffer colds while Mrs Samuel Longman rapidly improves. William Jennett plans to move his family to town after buying a farm. Willie Ball returns from Hoopeston school and John Clawson moves into a recently vacated party house. Nellie Longman of Grafton Nob. visits relatives nearby. Mildred Anderson recovers from a throat ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Frank Bell
Samuel Longman
William Jennett
Willie Ball
Hoopeston
John Clawson
Shakespeare
Mia Lee
Nellie Longman
Grafton
Nob
Mildred Anderson
Dwyer Sister Visit Ends As Kate Returns Home
Kate Dwyer of Oak Hill returned home last week after visiting her sister Mrs Michael Dwyer for three weeks. She left accompanied by her niece Maggie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Dwyer
Oak Hill
Michael Dwyer
Maggie
Magnolia Notes Include Arrivals Death Of Little Johnny
Charles Hannum moves to town and visitors like Eliza Steele from Henry join Magnolia residents. Beatrice Massie teaching nearby fights a cold. A large Masonic meeting, a Turkey dinner hosted by Elzy Downey, and a successful Ladies Aid Fair mark community events. The funeral of Johnny Phillips, aged 10, is held at M B church with high school and primary pupils in attendance as mourners. The piece closes with community sympathy extended to the Phillips family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elzy Downey
Downey
Hall Rolley
Little Son
Robt Downey
Wilson Barber
Lestant
Balderson
Marguerita
Massie
Boman
Wright
J. O. Rolley
F. Allen
Alice Barber
Della Allen
Ladies Aid
M. E
Zall
Clara Rishon
Rose Alexander
Dr Faylor
Alice Larber
Prancis
I B. Smith
Magnolia
Isabbath
M. B
Thursdaey
Francis
Phillips
Little Johnnie
Local Social Notes And Visits Across Towns
Putnam Albert Williams visits with parents and brother J H Williams. Chris Christenson to occupy the Chas Friberg house for the coming season. Mrs Rachel Taliaferro visits daughter Mrs Leffler in Peoria this week. Edward Hunter's slow improvement remains noted. Will Ball returns home from Hoopeston where he has been studying. Mrs John Anderson with daughter Mrs Clell Duncan at Norton. Mrs Duncan ill with typhoid fever. Mrs John Stephens returns from visiting her mother at Kewanee. John wears a smile. William Anderson and wife attend at Edward Patter’s bedside. Mrs A is a daughter of Mr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stephens
Kewanee
John
William Anderson
Edward Patter
Dr B W Watson's Severe Gastritis and Local Social Notes
The piece records Mrs Chambers and Levi Hynds visiting Seath, Dr B W Watson ill with gastritis amid old age, and various social events. Frank Euard and family assisted with music at a drama, Rev R Bashers preached at the Christian church, and Joe Sutherland left Putnam for Minburn to aid his father’s implement business. The Christian congregation thanks participants in the Laura The Pauper drama, which drew $37.75 gross, with further performances planned in White Field Magnolia Bureau. Lon Dally’s 21st birthday gathering at Henry and Dally’s home featured abundant music, gifts, and a gold watch presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bashers
Morni Land
the Christi Church
Joe Sutherland
Putnam Friends
Minburn
Bors
White Held
Magnolia
Bureau
Henry Dally
Lon
James
Jr. Williams
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Adams Stennte Malo
Peoria, Tl
The
Benry
Republican
South Whitefield
Wim Baugh
R. L. Waughop
J. H. Jones & Son
Amoskeag Excelsior
Henry, Ill
Thomas Hoskins
Charles Hannum
Eliza Steele
McKirgan
F. OC. Taylor
Granville
J.C. Rolley
Ed Kahnoum
Whitefield
Lewis Fritz
Missouri
James Butcher
Matthew McKirgan
Wenons
Oliver Dungan
Ohio
Masonic Order
Senachwine
Lostant
Wenona
Magnolia Order
Beatrice Massie
Thierry
Thursay
Power’s Fair Story
Edward St
Due Chambers
Levi Hynds
Seath
B. W. Watson
Frank Euard
Wen
J. J. Euard
Fred Ball
Fred
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