Our Sister Towns and Local Social Notes
Born on Dec 20 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Eugene Watrous Heith Wescott and sister visit from Abiticothe. Mer and Mrsham Wilkopon guests of Edward Green last week. Mrs Carrie Hull Rameey and daughter visit from the west. Rev J P Barrett lectured on Education or Element of Success. Addie Martin works in Walker's wholesale in Chicago. Skating season begins. ice cracks. Mush and milk social at Temperance Hall failed due to poor advertizing. Spencer Ellsworth celebrate fourth anniversary with charades and a gold watch. Congregational sociable at Mrs Geo Barnes pleasant. Strawn orchestra performed. Large crowd attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Watrous
Heith Wescott
Mer
Addie Martin
Chicago
Walker
Tce
Temperance Hall
Spencer “Ellsworth
Lttle
Ellsworth
Geo Barnes
Strawn
Crawford Ong
Cora Broaddus
Evelyn Halsey
Mr Reiter
Mary Thomas
Dal Thomas
Cora Barney
Kate Bellows
Flora Thomas
Don't Experiment with Lungs Says Old Ad Warning
A old ad warns against fake imitations of Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. It urges buyers to insist on the genuine remedy, marketed as a guaranteed relief for lung and chest ailments. The notice mentions Dr Powell's drug store offering large bottles at a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
di King
Dr King
Dr Powell
New Years Remarks and Local Happenings in Sparland
Father Gillette out and about John Strong moves to hilltop home in Sparland New Years morning praised George Hall builds on Tarbill lot Shaw and Mrs Tesmer visit Yours Truly in Sparland Lacon Boat G A R officers to be installed Thomas Purcell visits Wyoming coal prices drop Sparland Coal Co lowers to 1.50 soon nightwatch established Rebekah lodge selects officers for year election followed by oyster feed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillette
John Strong
Davis
Kansas
Samuel Day
Julius Adkinson
Henry
George Hall
Neury
Sparland
George Joseph
George Tarbliil
Shaw
Lacon
Tesmer
Sparland Coal Co
Rebekah Lodge
J. Zimmerman
N. G
Chamberlie’s Eye and Skin Ointment Promises Cures
Chamberlie’s Eye and Skin Ointment touts unequalled relief for old chronic sores with many cancers claimed cured. Available for sale by J. W. Nicos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlie
J. W. Nicos
Crow Meadow News Notes and Local Visits
Albert Stevens chores for Mr Worley this winter. Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson Teft week in Galva then Salina Kansas. James Smith of Peoria county visits relatives and Christmas turkey with his uncle Helmon. Frank Woods to Texas Tim Woods at golf. Birt Woods staying with mother Birt D. H. Anderson in Henry. Mr Kubu and family of Nebraska Christmas with aunt Mrs Heinrich and plan return in two or three weeks. Walter Harrison to Peoria business college for three months. R E Heacock sells The Great Events of the Last Century. Crow Meadow Grange to hold public installation Saturday with candy and oranges. The three Ps quoted about Dr Pierce's Pellets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stevens
Worley
Frank Anderson
Galva
Salina
Kansas
James Smith
Peoria County
Frank Woods
Texas
Tim Woods
Birt Tim Woods
Birt
D. H. Anderson
Henry
Kubu
Nebraska
Heinrich
Walter Harrison
Peoria
Business College
Walter Ian Bright Boy
Bouod
Heacock
Crow Meadow
Sugar Grove Lyceum notes and Christmas humor mix
Local column recounts social happenings in Whitefield and Sugar Grove, including Mollie Maguire’s name on Lyceum books, a Christmas Eve buggy accident near Center, turkey hunts, neighborly chatter, and a Sugar Grove Literary Society debate. Christmas trees, gifts, and a Santa Claus sketch at Colman’s school are described along with school term updates and teacher praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Maguire
Sugar Grove Lyceum
Lyman Hunt
William Rowe
Sugar Grove
Wilson Hana
Canton
Geo Fa
Molly Maguire
Lacey Voa
Tom
Jim
Aul
Lank
Molly
Lyceum
Whitefield Corners
Jas Chambers
Jon Moody
Lark Bells
Ho Isa
Yong
Colman
Nolie Riley
Tangel
Nick
Mies Riley
St Colman’s
Doysa
Onypr
Saratoga Notes Include Weddings and School News
Mrs Divilbiss returns from the west as boarding school children come home for holidays. Clark Monier of Steuben and Mina Smith of La Prairie wed last Thursday. Mrs Ella Kline, daughter of Solomon Darby, dies near Humphreys Nebraska on December 21. Wilson's school marks Christmas with a large arch and gifts. La Prairie girls at Galesburg college return home due to diphtheria. A temperance meeting at Whitefield M E church on Jan 6 will feature papers on enlarging meeting interest. Ad: Salvation Oil praised for back pain. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup recommended for obstinate colds and chronic coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Divilbiss
Clark Monier
Steuben
Mina Smith
la Prairie
Ella Kline
Solomon Darby
Humphreys
Neb
Reat
Wilson
Dofogs
Galesburg
Whitefield M. E. Church
Massie Family Mourns Loss In Magnolia Community
Christmas morning brought sorrow as Henry D Massie, born October 18 1857, died aged 81. He left a widow, two close ties in mourning, and was noted for his popularity among Magnolia youths. Burial followed a 100 F promotion ceremony. This notice honors his death and family customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D Massie
Henry D. Massie
Thoas
Henry
Magnolia
Local Social Notes and Grange Activities in Hennepin Area
D Peterson returns from holiday east of the river. Frank Farland and Hattie Long wed at Hennopie and begin housekeeping on W H Wheelers farm near town. Grange election results listed with officers. Temperance league organized with 60 members and monthly UT S meetings planned. Christmas program at M E church praised for decoration and child centered events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D, D. Peterson
Frank Farland
Hattie Long
Hennopie
W. H Wheeler
John the Baptist
Wm Bracken
Madison Drake
J. M. Williams
J.R. Veach
Dennis MacAvoy
W. A. Hunter
A. H. Condit
U.T. S
M. E. Church
Christmas notes and local happenings in Clear Creek
The item lists various small town happenings as New Year greetings. It notes sick individuals including a typhoid case, land deeds granted to Will and Eddie Mathis, a stray pig, a horse injured by barb wire, and a tramp seeking supper. It references marriages, Sunday school closure, a Christmas tree event, gifts and birthdays, water well abundance, rough roads from rain and frost, and the death of Henry Massie with sympathies extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win-A-Smith
Sarah Silquestervester
C. H. Ransom
Satan
Ye Scribe’s
James Shields
Will
Phenix
Arizona
New Mexico
M. E. Church
Caledonia
Sadie Trone
Minnie Salelda
Kesling
Kat
Betsey
George Hillabrand
Minnie
Henry Massie
Magnolia
Electric Bitters Publicized By Legal Opinion And Testimony
A legal opinion from E Burnbride Mundsy Esq and testimonies from D J Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky claim Electric Bitters cured malaria fever jaundice and other ailments. The author asserts the remedy wards off and cures malaria and kidney liver and stomach disorders, priced 50 cents and 1 dollar at Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Burnbride Mundsy Esq
Clay County
Tex
D. J. Wilcoxson
Horse Cave
Powell's
Community Notes and Social Highlights from Hennepin
Local items report a watch meeting, sick residents, and visits from Chicago. A leap year party, school lake outings, a year end gathering, and a chimney fire with no damage are noted. Marriages include Frank M Zenor and Lizzie Kays. Crecelius.
Reverend John Winn's Visit and Sermons in Henry
Rev John Winn, longtime pastor of Henry's Presbyterian Church from 1858 to 1878, spent a week with old parishioners and friends, preached to large crowds at the Congregational church and M E temple, and planned a writeup of his Henry impressions for The Republican. The Prairie incest rumor is likely unfounded, with the daughter deemed irresponsible and medical exams showing virgin status. Colds stem from stomach weakness. Ayer's Pills are recommended as a strengthener for digestive health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Winn
Presbyterian Church
Henry
Compainy
Madison
Wis
Mary Winn Williams
Congregational Church
M. E. Temple
Jesus
Prom
Republican
Ayer
Bridge Treasurer's Statement From Henry City Ledger
Official review of J. H. Jones treasurer of the bridge company for December 31, 188, finds the account correct and 647.20 on hand. Signed by inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Jones
Henry
Eity Brid Ores
Oe En Ridge
Consumption Cure Promise From East India Missionary
An elderly physician retired from practice reveals a vegetable remedy said to cure Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma, and lung ailments and nervous disorders. He offers to mail free the recipe in German, French, or English with usage instructions upon request, naming W. A. Noyes of Rochester, N Y. Dr Hudson of Wenona is sued by Geo Moys of Streator for malpractice claiming loss of sight in one eye. damages sought reach 20 000 dollars. The case likely to be tried in the January term. Bane and Sands represent the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamn
W. A. Noyes
Power's
Rochester
Hudson
Wenona Thas
Geo Moys
Streator
Moss
Caeu
Bane & Sands Attorneya
Natu
Torus
Jacobs
Iain
Kemp's Balsam Promised Cure Mentioned in Advice
Fragments advise against letting a cough linger and promote Kemp's Balsam with a positive guarantee. Claims of immediate relief after the first dose are noted, with trial sizes available from druggists at 50 cents and one dollar.
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Hairy Republican
Pierce
Whitefield
Baltimore
Vam
California Fig Syrup Company
Powell
FP Ninan
Clear Creek
Sean One
Unbank
Rey Darley
D. W Danley
J.W Leech Jr
Princeton
H. B. Stockdale
Eddie
J. W Ray
Benton Davis
Nannie O Thomas
Dell
Furrfield
Wa Smith
Treas Cragsey
Wes Oo
Potter
Toxea
Travis
Lowia Snyder
E. H. Hutchina
Sue
Bealps
T. Charles A. Vogeler CO
Baltimore, Md
Liniment
Thomas Williams
Putnam
Illinois
Linimer
Timothy Hunt
Robert Patterson
Bureau Co
Wm. Chenoweth
Tiskilwa
Homer Parish
Frank Rice
Orion Township
John Kelly
Fulton Co
James Rae
Moxik Nerve Food Co
N. State St
Ill
Dai
Mesereau & Co
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