Local visitors and movements noted in January update
The column lists Capt Charles Gapen and family visiting his parents and recalling Cadet Co days. It notes M Marshall planning to move to D B Huffman’s place, John Hensley to run the livery barn, and Capt O C Gapen and family visiting his parents. Other items include Mrs Ben Russell and sons heading to California, Ed Kear and Addie Bugger’s marriage, and various local movements and visits around Iroquois Centre, Streator, Joliet, and Whiting Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gapen
Charley
H. C. Burkhart
Henry
LaPrairie Center
M. E
M. Marshall
D. B. Huffman
John Hensley
O. C. Gapen
T. B. Gapen
N. W. Tanner
Streator
Ben Russell
James
Ralph
Harry
Fred
California
Ed Kear
Addie Bugger
Royce
Joliet
Dr Royce
VanAntwerp Family Reunites For New Year Dinner
The VanAntwerp family gathered at the home of the eldest daughter on New Year’s Day for a happy dinner. Attendees included Tim and wife, Frank and family, John and wife, M. B. Spar and wife, Ed VanAntwerp, and hostess Mrs Mamie Watkins with husband and family. The O GE 8 installation of officers followed Tuesday night with Mrs Alf Betts as installing officer. The exercises were praised with the old officers in excient order. Mins Garti Cartwright played organ and Q. W. Zimmerman served as sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanAntwerp
Tim VanAntwerp
Frank VanAntwerp
John VanAntwerp
M. B. Spar
Ed VanAntwerp
Mamie Watkins
O. GE
Alf Betts
Excent
Mins Garti Cartwright
Q. W. Zimmerman
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Guaranteed
An ad proclaims every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is warranted with a full refund if not satisfied after consuming two thirds. It claims to treat grip coughs colds croup and whooping cough and to prevent pneumonia with pleasant safe use per Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Local Literary Society Debates Consolidation of Schools
The Literary society held a Saturday meeting with a short debate on consolidating district schools. Next Friday and Monday evenings feature discussions and meetings on school consolidation with local participants J O Hill Calvin, C Klein, N J Young. Social events include weddings, receptions, and future plans among area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Literary Society
WIH
Aff
J. O. Hill
Calvin Clanaon
C. Klein
N. J. Young
Harry Clark
Edwin
Austin
St Louis
Homer Swift
Chicago School of Osteopathy
Chicago
Belg Pbor Hoods
L. D. Brokaw
Roy Shorts
Alice Johnson
Geo Shorts
Henry
Carl Barker
Job
Boyds, Grove Church
Harry Sivell
Q. Fosdick
Statoria
Domestic Troubles Dr King Pills Advertisement Card
An advertisement extols Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for stomach and liver troubles. It claims the pills relieve and cure ailments and directs readers to Dr Powells Drug Store for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Dr Powells Drug Store
Feaster Birthday Party Hosts South Whitefield
South Whitefield notes a party at J L Feaster's home honoring Mrs I M Feaster's birthday with neighbors Mollie Magee, Floyd Magee, Chas Hunt, George Knight, and the Mead siblings attending. Grandma Jacobs fell ill with pneumonia. Dr Patch attends. Clara Waughop visited, Beulah Marshall returned from Indiana and began school. New Years dance at Adolph Klein's drew many local youths. Mayme and Flora Osborne visited I W Waughop. Pearl Deitrich returned from Henry. Tena Swartz vacationed in Peru. Harry Holler visited Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
J. L. Feaster
I. M. Feaster
Mollie
Floyd Magee
Chas Hunt
George Knight
Harry
Fred
Florence Mead
Grandma Jacobs
Patch
Charles
Wm Salisbury
L. W.waughop
Clara Waughop
I. W
Mra Beulah Marshall
Indiana
Adolph Klein
Mayme
Flora Osborne
I. W. Waughop
Pearl Deitrich
Henry
Keifer
Miss Knueip
Burson
Tena Swartz
Peru
Harry Holler
Peoria
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Fast Cough Relief
One Minute Cough Cure claims relief in one minute by killing the microbe that tickles the mucous membrane and clears the phlegm. The remedy supposedly strengthens lungs, wards off pneumonia, and cures various coughs colds and croup. presented as safe and pleasant for all ages and sold by all druggists.
Whitefield Center Notes From Peoria Holiday Events
Last week's items report Vernie Ketchum and Vernie Ketchum attended the Waugh and Buckley wedding in Peoria on December 24. Juce Moore visited Vernie Ketchum’s family last weekend. Mrs Lyman Hunt stayed with T. B. Hunt in Henry for Christmas. The Xonan tree at Center was well attended and a good time was had. Mrs Culver is visiting friends in Peoria over the holidays. Ada Hayward is improving. The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs J Q Hill on January 6. Wm Rowe Jr left for Indiana for the holidays. Niblock remains on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Ketehuim
Waugh
Buckley
Peoria
Juce Moore
Vernie Ketchum
Lyman Hunt
Hunt
Henry
Mra Culver
Ada Hayward
Ladies Aid
Mra J. QO. Hill
Wm Rowe Jr
Indiana
Niblock
Herbine Offered To Restore Appetite And Vitality
Isaac Story of Ava Missouri reports quick relief after using a 60 cent bottle of Herbine for stomach trouble lasting twelve months and dumb chills. He credits Dr J W Mary and Dr Powell's drug store with the cure in two weeks and endorses the remedy highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Story
Ava
J. W. Mary
Powell
Surprise 20th Anniversary Party in Hennepin
Mra Adam Deck hosts a quiet surprise for her husband Adam on their 20th wedding anniversary. Guests gathered while he attended a city council meeting, then returned to a parlor where a guessing game awarded a silver napkin ring. A grand spread followed with pressed chicken sandwiches and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Adam Deck
Adam
Mr Deck
W.C. Patterson
Christmas greetings mark small town birthday observance
Guests praised brick ice cream and three cakes at the birthday event for Mr and Mrs Deck. County court sat with Judge Mills. several locals traveled to Lacon for sessions as others note holidays, school openings, and health updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Deck
Judge Mills
Lacon Tuesaday
J. D. Leech
Mame Deck
Rey
Mark Durley
Chicago
Princeton
Willie Bimpson
Aurora
Grandma Greiner
4. B. Agner
Amos T. Purvianve
Joe Main
C. C. Greiner
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Endorsed By Local Doctor
Rey Carlisle P B Martin LL D of Waverly Lexas writes in praise of Ballard's Horehound Syrup for coughs and lung troubles. He notes quick relief from phlegrin induced coughing and recommends the medicine as pleasant to take. Price 25¢ 60c 3100 bottle at Dr Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Carlisle P B. Martin
Waverly
Lexas
Ballard
Scott's Emulsion Promises Help for Consumptives
An old fashioned remedy salting pork is contrasted with Scott's Emulsion as a refined fat source for those with consumption. The ad claims fat feeding aids recovery, notes cod liver oil and phosphites boost vitality and lung health, and promises samples via labeled bottles from Scott & Bowman Chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Putnam Social Notes and School Announcements
Gertrude Winship Putnam will detain from Oberlin for a few days to pursue music. Roy and Margaret Bracken spent the holidays with relatives and friends and returned Monday. The Christian church light failure forced cancellation of services. A leap year party at Mr and Mrs H H Downey’s delighted the youths. Mayme Judd resigned as Sparling district teacher. Myrtle Williams resumed studies in Peoria Monday. Town hall party held Tuesday evening. Dr Van Pelt preached at the M K H church Sunday evening. Alvin Anderson was in Putnam late week. School opened Monday with full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Winship
Oberlin
Roy
Margaret Bracken
Christian Church
H. H. Downey
Mayme Judd
Sparling
Myrtle Williams
Peoria
Town Hall
Dr van Pelt
M. KH
Alvin Anderson
Putnam
Saved from Terrible Death by Dr King's New Discovery
The family of Mr. M. L. Bobbitt of Bargerton Tennessee saw her dying. Doctors and remedies failed as consumption threatened life. Dr King's New Discovery brought relief and cured her. It is advertised as a universal cure for throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles cost 60 cents and $1.00, trial bottles free at Dr Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Bobbitt
Bargerton
Tenn
Notice to settle accounts at the store
Parties knowing themselves to be owing accounts at this store are requested to make prompt settlement of same. Cabnah Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabnah Jones
Wewe letterain delay urged until next issue
A note requests readers to show leniency for a postponed Wewe letterain correspondence until the next newspaper issue arrives. Readers are asked to await forthcoming replies and avoid inquiries in the interim.
An Pleasant Surprise Birthday For Hanna Swanson
A December party hosted for Hanna Swanson featured games and a midnight lunch. A decorated box of six serving spoons was given as a present, delighting the guest of honor. C G Nelson of Rock Island announces revival meetings, and John Johnson plans work in Kewanee after visiting Ladd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna Swanson
Adopt
Miss Swanton
C. G. Nelson
Rock Island
Peoria
John Johnson
Ladd
Hen Wis Zeattag
Kewanee
Rev Alfred Appel Services and New Years Dinner Mentioned
Rev Alfred Appel conducted services Sunday with communion in the morning. A New Years dinner was hosted by Mr and Mrs Emil Christeveon for guests including Chas Norlin and family, Messrs Carlson, Mrs A. J Dahlin, and Carl and John Johnson Craup. A note extols Chamberlinn's Cough Remedy for croup and its quick relief. sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Appel
Emil Christeveon
Chas Norlin
Messrs Carlson
A. J Dahlin
Carl and
John Johnson
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Farges
Hutchins-Lincoln CO
Henry, Sil
Warren & McAfeer’s
Spot Cash Grocery and Restaurant
New Postoffica Henry, IA
New York
Baker's Chocolate
Saseers Basnas Eges
eCbo Ck
Minnesota
Senee Pet
the Republican
Sparland
Chamberlain
Whitefield Corners
Whitefield Center
Hennepin
E Nalston
Scott & Bowne, Chemists
Pearl St
Thagker & Son
Craup
Chamberlinn
Fiedler
MOE Store
the Fiedler Shoe Store
Henry, Illinois
Caledonia
Urgan
Steves
Jermaet
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