Christmas Holiday Gossip and Local Visits Across Town
Fort Wayne residents and surrounding areas shared holiday time with family and friends. Visitors included Ed Lenz and Varna, Louie Lenz family, Frank Wescott returning from Chicago, Cornelius Daphoff visiting Washburn relatives, and many others visiting kin in Ward County, Peoria, La Prairie, and Delavan. A burst pipe caused a temporary flood at the post office. Local deaths include James B. Spar and the wife of Jeff McLaughlin. Community news notes illnesses, travel to see relatives, and a Mason installation event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Curtis
Fort Wayne
Ind
Ed Lenz
Varna
Buoday
Louie Lenz
Frank Wescott
Cornelius Daphoff
Washburn
John
John Heim
Ila
Ward County
Ben Shaver
Frank Chance
Spring Valley
Gut Wooa
Avire
la Prairie
Chicago
Varna Farmers Institute prize goes to I F Broaddis
Varna last week held the Farmers Institute where I F Broaddis of Henry won a corn prize of 10 round dollars, correcting a prior report naming Lacon. The update notes social events and local visits including Elmerly on Sear caller, Guy Hickman at Terre Haute, and other Varna happenings with daily market shipments and a Friday dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Farmers Institute
I. FE. Broaddis
Henry
Henvy Broaddue
Lacon
Forbe Carlson
Marion
Ind
Elmerly
Sear
Petitute
Ativan
Guy Hickman
Terre Haute
Nira
Peoria
Bert Gann
Tonica
Walter Giuno
Mort Mortengen
Fred Jenkins
Fred
Robert King
Lone
Jobn McCuskey Jr
Lundy Quarterly conference at Boyd's Grove details
The Lundy quarterly conference will be held at Boyd's Grove on Saturday afternoon January 11 and Sunday January 12 with 2 p.m. services. Elder Merrill will preach at Center and administer the sacrament, and a large turnout is hoped for. Community updates note family visits and Christmas gatherings among local residents including Meads Hannums Auklands and Horner family, plus travel and birth announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lundy
Boyd’s Grove
Merrill
Hubo
Peru
Val Hofer
Chancey
Barnes
George Goodciough
Kansas
John Mead
Charles Hannum
Ed Hannum O Laton
Ethel-Bishop
Magnolia
Thomas Hubbell
Will Rickey
Ed Daniels
Henry Aukland
Peter Horner
Germany
Charlie Hannum
Henry
Kiefersr
John Jackson
Elizabeth Aukland
Jessie Steagall
Agnes Dennis
Frank Farling
Putnam
Tillie Klein
Henry Jis
Noyes Called by Telegram for Ill Relative in Iowa
Mrs J E Noyes traveled with sister Mrs Branthoffer to Rockwell City Iowa after a telegram announced serious illness of Mrs Pratt. Asa Alba of Wheatland township near Milo who lived there over 60 years was buried from the old homestead last Sunday week described as amiable and respected neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baratoga
J. E. Noyes
Pratt
Rockwell City
Iowan
Joseph Branthoffer
Mra Asa Alba
Hyiog
Wheatland Township
Milo
Christmas Visit to Valparaiso and Local Notices
Mrs Ransom Conover and children went to Valparaiso Indiana to spend Christmas with her folks Mrs G T Conover of Bradford is keeping house while she is gone Cecil Nigholls is staying out of school with chicken pox Several neighborhoods have had a case or two of it W G Snyder shipped a car load of horses from Bradford Tuesday T Barker McCurdy and Reed contributed to it will move in where Dagens are now and one of the Haterson in laws on the McCurdy place Will Salisbury was in this neighborhood last week with his shelter T Barker is going to Singmaster s of Town to look at horse to buy Fred Barton is laid up in bed with lame back
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Harney
Henry
Mamie Green
H. Maxwell
James B. Spar
Omi Nin
Charles Hamilton
Peoria
John
Philippines
O. Martland
O. Case
Missouri
Emmet Garrett
Bradford
Sparland
Francis
Nebraska
John Brooch
Norton Thompson
Vernetta Spar
Paul Nightwonger
Ty. W. Waughop
Eilie Sale
Rebecca's
George G. Kear
Moline
John Cornell
Daniel House
Bethel Church
Mr. H. Campbell
Delavan
Delbert Taylor
Ransom Conover
Valparaiso
Ind
G. ‘T. Conover
Cecil Nigholls
W.G. Snyder
T. Barker
McCurdy
Reed
Dagens
McCurdy Place
Will Salisbury
Singmaster's
Fred Barton
Guinea
Joliet
Abngdon
Samantha
Cynthia van Horne
Barbour
Bride
Indianapolis
Anthony Yers
Magnolia
Ibmer Myers
Ladies Aid Society
Taylor
IBA
Wita Morehouse
Sid— Hoorn
Hugh Chesnutt
St Louis
Emma Power
Paxton
Henry Dakin
Melville
Elytives
Lara Wanger
Mra Wm Morterr
Volues
Mayme Judd
Bandy
Willetta Bimonton
Arba Law
Baby Born to Mr and Mrs Daniel O'Brien
Mr and Mrs Daniel O'Brien rejoice over their first child a baby daughter born December 22. She is sick but improving under Dr Johnson's care. The family includes grandmother Elizabeth Malone and several relatives visiting. Local youth events and holiday visits are noted with names and places such as Peter-Green's, Francis Holton, and Oklahoma trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel O'Brien
O'Brien
Johnson
Missouri
Jezzabeth Malone
Peter—Green
Elizabeth Malone
Francis Holton
Dr Cheatham
George Malone
Harry Hall
Henry
Hugh King
Oklahoma
May Dalton
Will
Sam Roof
Ittle Clyde
Iowa
B. Cornelius
Albert Conrad
Dane church wedding ties Bertha Holger to Antone Paulsen
Sunday ceremony at Dane church united Bertha Holger and Antone Paulsen. They plan to begin housekeeping January first and he will work for A B Wilson. A carpenter on the iegier house, Henry Eagleston, fell from a roof and broke his arm. Toluca road project brings Kerna salary raises. Davenport visitors Mr and Mrs Charlie Ochletree stay here. Lottle Geiger visits Perth after brother John Geiger. George Hull and wife shopped Monday. Melitta Storris returns from Amboy for hold. A Koehler and Johnson raise a new dice house. Ross Parret was in Peoria Monday. Peter Wolfard’s wife reports twin girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane
Bertha Holger
Antone Paulsen
A. B. Wilson
Iegier
Henry Eagleston O Henry
Kerna
Toluca Road
Charlie Ochletree
Davenport
Iowa
Lottle Geiger
Perth
John Geiger
George Hull
Melitta Storris
Amboy
Akoehler and
Johnson
Ross Parret
Peoria
Peter Wolfard
Electric Bitters Claims Quick Kidney Trouble Cure
A Mrs Phebe Abberley of Peterson reports long kidney trouble and back pain cured by Electric Bitters. She, at 73, says the remedy let her resume housework and relieve nervous symptoms, claiming the product overcomes constipation and improves appetite. Sold at Dr Powell's City drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebe Abberley
Peterson
Christmas birth and society notes from Hennepin
HENNEPIN Joe Henninger's wife presented him a 10 lb baby boy as a Christmas gift and Dr Hendrick of Henry attended. The Bee Thin performance contract with Glazier Lyceum Bureau Chicago promises a Passion Play finale. Christmas trade and social visits populate the town as editors wish readers a Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Joe Henninger
Joe
O. K
Dr Hendrick
Henry
Chicago Ladies Cornet Company
Glazier Lyceum Bureau of
Chicago
Mane Rousseau
Aldine
Texas
Mra L. J. Boyle
Mae Boyle
Galesburg
Sandy
Dr Davis
Dakota
Bert
Will Read
Almond Towle
Ida Seaton
Ida Hurop
Ramel van Dalinda
Patterson New Jersey
John Teura
Mary C. Deck
Jet
Jon C. Leech
Johnn Swanney
Clear Creek
Adam Deck
Henry Trendt
Mary Gleason
Moronts
Russel Cofson
Xenia
Mra Stewartson
East Magnolia Death and Local Community Notes
Charles Horton of East Magnolia died shortly after midnight on Christmas Day and was buried in the local cemetery after a sermon by Rev Schacht of the Methodist church. The church was crowded with friends from Henry, Varna, Lestant, and Hopewell. A family reunion at Edward Phillips’s residence drew about 52 attendees. People listed include Henry Graves, Oscar Curtin, Grant Hauger, Chas Grant, Arthur Graves, and others. The Christmas tree at the church pleased children, and a Ladies’ Aid bazaar at the ball on December 27 raised a notable sum. Poultry prices rose to one dollar each. Clarence Graves and Marie visited their uncle George Graves in Cedar Rapids. Construction began on GC H. Ransom’s new house, and Elmo Henry planned a Missouri holiday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Horton
Rev Schacht
Methodist Church
St John
Henry
Varna
Lestant
Hopewell
Edward Phillips
Lienry Phillips
Hiram Wilkins
Jas Sivell
Henry Graves
Oscar Curtin
Grant Hauger
C. H. Random
Juiilies
Chas Grant
Arthur Graves
Chas Ross
Chas Colson
Martian Stramberry
Miss Walsmith
Josephine Frazer
Aml Mra van Matin
C. H. Ransom
Ransom
Onrs Dakin
Cora Denton
Clara Roberts
Independence
Iowa
Dee
Magnolia
Clarence Graves
Sister Marie
George Graves
Cedar Rapids
Towa
GC. H. Ransom
Elmo Henry
Tast
Missouri
Local Socials Report From Weekend Moves
Mrs Ollie Sivell traveled to Peoria and back by Saturday. James Simmons visited Cedar Rapids Iowa with friends. Dr Barbour and his bride returned Thursday from Indianapolis. Joseph Boman of Pontiac entertained by Mrs Masters this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Joseph Boman
Pontiac
Mra
Ollie Sivell
Peoria
James Simmons
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Barbour
Bride
Indianapolis
Milo News Roundup From Milo Area
Milos local items note H Gallegiment healing from an accidental hand wound and nearing return to work. Elton Cappertine enjoys a visit with family during vacation from Dixons studies. Pettegrew family Buena and Grandpa Caldwell ill but showing improvement. Walter Applen and Maud Grange wed at Makilwa on December 10 by Rev White. Studies Aid Society meets at Mrak MekKane. Livestock shipments to Chicago. hogs and cattle moved. Cady Capportine bride of Men dota visiting Milo relatives. Lloyd Hay returns from Eureka for two weeks. Flarry Bean visits Milo relatives. Mrs J Fate remains poorly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallegiment
Elton Cappertine
Dixons Mr
Pettegrew
Buena
Genesgo
Milo
Grandpa Caldwell
Walter Applen
Maud Grange
Dee
Rev White
Studies’ Aid Society
Mrakk
Chicago
Cady Capportine
Bride of Men
Dota
Lloyd Hay
Eureka
Flarry Bean
Kewane
J. M
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Ireland Hess
Robert Thompson
Thompson
J. Quinn
Suite
Chilstmas
Hd R. Hannum
Hannum
Whitefield
Ben Baker
Owen Baker
Levi'McDaniel
John Mitts
Lucan
oMe
William ‘s'Gapeu
Geo Luke
F W. Eberlein
Benwyn
Sire
Jobo Smailes
Laura Collyer
James Birren
Lockport
John, Collyer
Frank Speck
Busness
Noel
Elmer de Pue
Nellie Banga Eslton
Mraimory Laub
Fredia Kline
Arnie
Wm Wilson
Blake Franklin
Washington, D.C
Joseph Splain
Jeff McLaughlin
Eastern Star
W. M
Nile
Betts
Ulysses G. Barton
Baughman
Onia
Ceres
North
Saratoga
Cas MP
Grove
A. Fiedler & Son
Andrew Fiedler
Cora Urnham
Mabel Pearce
Jessia Tuersere
Profc.t. Law
Minser
J. W. Stouffer
Rank P
Flora
Enor
John Schmidt
A.D. Fisher
Granville
East Magnolia
Joe Wademan
Kelso & Murphy
Iewanee
George Sparling
Kewanee
J. H. Williams
Murphy
Ily
Lone ‘Ree
John Stevens
Fred Barnhart
S. Jenae Pyle
Benéca Hunter's
Perry Hardware CO
Henry, Ill
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