Lacon News Roundup Jan 1889 Fire Alarm and School Notes
In Lacon the week of prayer proceeds with strong local interest as families report illnesses and travel plans. Mary Thomas heads south to Atlanta for winter study while Masonic and G A R events, church installations, and a W R C induction occur. A fire alarm at the Baldwins’ barn prompts a swift but brief response and community reminders of forthcoming entertainments, a shooting club, and holiday celebrations at the Corners with gifts for all children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucan Ira Billington
Oneida
Gaston
Mary Thomas
South
Atlanta
Georgia
Fred Thomas
Henry
Lu Gaston
Mary Johnson
P. A. Coen
Springfield
Horticultural Society
Louis Ducheane
Paulina Miller
Retlon
Baldwin Place
Zimmerman
J. P. Barrett
Congregational Church
Hte
Lacon
Unusual good health noted at Whitefield Corners
Relayed from last week residents report unusual good health at Whitefield Corners. Bilder Warner leads religious services each night of the week of prayer. Dr Willis received a gold banded cigar for Christmas. Christman night T Aliien Ruvnells helped by Miss Smilin hosted a stylish party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Cormers
Bilder Warner
Dr Willis
Dumbo
Christman
T Aliien Ruvnells
Smilin
Remedy Promises Easier Cure Than Harsh Medicines
Advert describes Byrup of Figs as an easy remedy praised by babies and old folks alike. It claims to strengthen the liver kidney stomach and bowels and to stimulate healthy activity. Sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Wedding plans teased by Melvyina
Melvyina says a wedding is soon. Charley Wheeler and Lissa Wheeler visit sister Cheétile in Dana this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvyina
Charley
Lissa Wheeler
Cheétile
Dana
Local notes from Putnam county in and around Quincy Iowa
Aunt Mitch Loselton visits with four relatives in Putnam this week. Dave Haloes and family convalesce after illness. Chauncey Bacon’s infant daughter recovers from serious illness. J M Ferrill moves into Kelso residence. Geo Bean moves into Ferrill’s house. Grain buyer O P Carroll builds new cribs for upcoming corn harvest. Sermon title for next Sabbath is A Sabbath in the Life of Jesus Read from Mark 1. Lyceum attendance grows. Grange election names W H Wheeler as secretary again. Laura Bruce returns from Paxton. crippled by ankle injury. Quarterly conference to include Lord’s Supper. cemetery improvements praised. Ira Barshart seeks return of borrowed sausage grinder. Mr and Mrs H M Duncan of Princeville visit. Duncan praises home and trade. Elmer Hunter and Mat Drake organize singing classes near Bureau. sessions begin Monday night. Fox hunting among local youths. a fox kept as a game then released. Stone family near town reports New Year’s dinner with 20 dogs taxed for cooking. Jobo Clark recalls minister Rey J Scott on Christmas Eve with a generous gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitch Loselton
Quincy
Iows
Putnam
Dave Haloes
Chauncey Bacon
J. M. Ferrill
W. L. Kelso
Geo Bean
Ferrill
O. P. Carroll
Jesson
Jesus
Mark
Lyceum
Herkins
Grange
W. H. Wheeler
Ste Hat
Laura Bruce
Paxton
Mia Ira Barshart
H M Duncan
Princeville
Elmer Hunter
Mat Drake
Bureau
Bureau Tolll
Stone
Jobo Clark
Rey J i Scott
Kemp's Balsam Advertises Throat and Lung Relief
The Henry population of about two thousand has many with throat and lung afflictions. Readers are advised to consult their druggist and try Kemp's Balsam for throat and lung complaints. Free sample offer and large bottles priced 0 and 41 are available from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Aboffle
Kemp
Local news roundup and obituaries from a Wichita visit
David Boyle and his wife visit relatives in Kansas. G R and W R C install officers for the year. G W Brooks replaces Henry Massie as barber. Public Masonic lodge installation planned for Jan 16 and hall dedication Feb 11 with Grand Master J C Smith. Funeral for Otto Halblide’s son Frank led by Ueo W Kellar. Rev A M Lumpkin received New Year’s quilt from 88 contributors. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for curing colds. J W Niece sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Wagnelin
David Boyle
Wichita
Kan
W R.C
G. W. Brooks
Henry D. Massie
Masonic Lodge
Mnsonic
J C. Smith
Ueo W. Kellar
Frank
Otto Halblide
Hall's
Old Landing
A. M. Lumpkin
Quaker Lane Social and Local Happenings 1888
Community notes from Quaker Lane describe residents returning from Iowa and state travels, New Year gatherings, meetings at Clear Creek, and social events. People include Tomlinson, Florence Given, Oliver Wilson, Laur a Wilson, Sarah Spargrove, and many others. A wedding plans, grange installations, and a Christmas tree are mentioned alongside health cautions and local notices.
Europe of Figs Nature’s own laxative remedy
Eurupe eof Figs is nature's own true laxative. It is the moat easily taken, and the most effective mamta known to cleanse the system when biions or castive, to dispel head aches, colds, and fevers, to cure habit ual constipation, indigestion, piles, etc. Manufactured only by the California Fi tip Company. For sale in 60 cts an $1.00 bottles by Dr Powell, r .
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fitip Company
Powell
Milo Milo residents see bustling church school and local notices
Milo residents report a booming Christiana church school led by Prof Koch and a steady stream of social updates. Ira Sutherland and Albert Fosdick travel to Central City Neb for a stallion, New Year celebrations at the Milo M E hall raise about $20, and a fox chase attracts about 50 participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Esq Sutherland
Eugene Wall
Sage School
Christiana Church
Koch
Wim Pratt
Gallaher
Myrtle Pettigrew
Iowa
CH. Lowe
Stewart
Christian Church of Milo
Ira Sutherland
Albert Fosdick
Central City
Neb
Ira
G. H. Grinwold
Oscar Bennett
Frank Caywood
Frank
Newton Bowman
Colorado
Tiskilwa
Newton
M. E. Church
George Griswold, Jr
Jobn Chrisman
Miss Baldwin
Thomas McCain
Reyoard
Uncle Tom
Castoria Recalled in Classic Advertising Rhyme
An old advertising lyric recalls Castoria as a trusted remedy through generations from infancy to motherhood, highlighting its use for babies, children, and mothers and its place in family care.
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Senry Republican
Lowns
A. J. Athay
Ottawa
T. E. Qgapon
J. E. Saggers
Mel Church
Winsor
Watt
Blaine
Roy Windsor
Dr Davis
Kansas
E. Oras
Chas Vail
University of Iinois
Phebe Vail
State Normal ‘Training School
Thos Runnells
Mra Warner
Tazewell County
Will Warner
Wilns
Whitefield Corner
Adna Hartley
W. H. Willis
Fred Townsend
G. W Snell
Abram Shorts
Eddie Shorts
Ed Fountain
Charles True
Erastus Frances
Ed Shorts
Dan Tucker
Olmstead
John Hart
Peter Reynolds
Warner
Lewis Robfosnne
Bavestone
Alster
John Fits
Bedford
Minnie Will
Chil‘Heathe
Buoday Morniog
Dee
Agalat
Perkins
Jessa Hurd
Mr. Hurd
Hurd
Deacon Hurd
Ottumwa
Mr. R.A. Watts
Chamberlain
J. W. Niece
Quaker Lane
Carver Tomlinson
Florence Given
Oliver Wilson
Magnolia Insurance Company
Friends Meeting House
Clear Creek
Clarence Milla
Chicago
Sarah Spargrove
Lyra
Laura Wilson
T. A. Gallagher
Palatine
Crow Meadow Grange
Center Lyceum
John Sutherland
Bloomington
Eva Mills
Hot Springs
Arkansas
William Smith
Ox Bow
Stella Hilman
Lost
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Obio
FB Cheney & Co
Draggiate
W. F Trones
Buckingham
Lowell
Htle
Allen Hillubrany
Dr Pendleton
Jerry Trone
Bay Kays
Travia
Adam Lippert
Caledonia
Frank Halbleb
Minnie Shields
Towa
Durley Dunlap
Varna
Minnie
Byron McElhany
W. A. Smith
Smith
Joshua
Justice Discaway
Mra R. Lt. Stephens
Los Angeles
Cal
Joel Carson
Joseph Greenleaves Sewall Townsend
Mra Brown
Jenole Curnon
California
Castoria
Miss
Beaver
Seth Warang
Samah
Kansas City
G. C. Griswold & Co
Aden
Sane
Sean meeDee
euveRne Seeeweney
Evesmeany Wean
JaPeewe
Seestene
Aeerssee
Cso
Gerese
Soa Wevscananvertssa
Duck Bon
Campbell
ELL Bros., Campb Ee Hi
Coal
T. A Raymond, Jr
H J. Granbery
T. L Havringins
Sage
Lqaycer
Hen RowEanto
Nicholson & Brat
A. Worley
Cockle Szizicts
Guaran Veach & Montgomery
F. A. Powell
Angely
Whitefield
Frompeow
Wallace
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