Local Lacon Notes Span Illness Travel and Visitors
Mars Thomas Hills ill with pneumonia. Mrs Geo O Barnes to spend winter in the south. Dewitt Stateler of Wenona a recent visitor to town. Fred Barney visited his mother and Dr Vernay’s children improving. Mrs Dr Martin returned from Geneseo. Delia Donleighi home from Belle Plaine for holidays. George Marsh returned to Terre Haute Ind. Vera Franklin hosted a social last Friday. Everett Rowley’s eldest son ill with blood poisoning. R H Thomas now in St Petersburg Fla, wife and daughter visiting. Mrs Fred Thomas and daughter returned to Fairbury. Mrs Frank NoelOing returns to Lacon from Pontiac. John Onyan of Washington DC visiting. back in capital for government printing office job. Mrs Fred Thompson heads to El Paso Texas then Los Angeles to join mother Suen. Mr and Mrs Joel Haws of Varna visiting Lacon. Plans to spend winter in St Petersburg Fla. Lacon teachers holiday at home. schools resume after New Year.
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Lacon
Mars Thomas Hills
Poepmonin
Geo O. Barnes
Dewitt Stateler
Wenona
Fred Barney
Annog Short
Vernay
Martin
Geneseo
Delia Donleighi
Belle Plaine
George Marsh
Fred Thomas
D Thomas
Fairbury
Frank NoelOing
Pontiac
Abe
Ronal
John Onyan
Washington, D.C
Meraitt
Government Printing Office
Fred Thompson
Paso
Texas
Los Angeles
Cal
Suen. Lice
Joel Haws
Varna
Louis Duchesne
Mmirw-Tawsa
Minnesota visitors and local election notes in a small town
Mrs Ed Crehore and her daughter from Minnesota visited Ed’s mother and friends last week. John Saggars and wife returned from Danville after visiting their son J E B Saggars. A J Cross of Bac City Iowa visited with G W Zimmerman and wife. Frank Barr reportedly cut timber along the railroad from the depot to the dowel shaft. O B S officers elected Van Antwerp W M Barr W P Mamie Spar secretary T E Ape treasurer Jennie Watkins conductress Lida Spar AQ Installation set for Jan 15. Our pit boss at the coal shaft returned from IlNon New York after attending his sister’s funeral, wife of a soldier from the 8th NY Infantry Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Crehore
Pretty Littleaughter
Minnesota
John Saggars
Danville
J. E B. Saggars
A. J. Cross
Bac City
Iowa
G. W. Zimmerman
Chicago
Frank Barr
O. B.S
Mre van Antwerp
W. M
F A Barr
W. P
A Barr
Mamie Spar
T +E Apep
Jennie
New Century Begins in Wenona as Town Gathers
Ida Wright starts as librarian at Bond library amid residents complaining of grip and whooping cough. The town notes a rising population miscount, a new Warry Van Morn business house for farm machinery, and a rail upgrade by the Chicago and Alton. A watch meeting welcomed the century while updates on Montgomery of the Index and Grandmother Clifford appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Wright
Warry van Morn
Chicago & Alton
Wenona
Funeral Held for Local Matriarch with Wide Family
A large funeral drew many relatives to the historic Sandy area where the first church of the region stood. Most children attended except Mrs Wm T Hamilton who is in California. The Clifford family has lived there since 1858. Creighton Springer, once a neighbor, delivered the sermon with attentive remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Wm ‘T. Hamilton
California
Sandy
Joneses
Cliffords
Creighton Springer
van Hetered
Last Week's Items From Henry and Ford County
A nostalgia filled wrap of social visits, church attendance, and local happenings. Names like Hunt Waughop Kline and Osborne appear with relatives in Henry and surrounding areas as residents attend basket socials, gifts like a new organ, and holiday visits. The column notes multiple families sick with grippe and a playful intrigue about a moonlit drive between a South Whitefield resident and a schoolmistress, urging discretion.
Mother's Favorite Chamberlains Cough Remedy Ad
The Mother's Favorite Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is described as pleasant and safe for children to take and effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough with no opium or dangerous drugs. Sold by Dr Powell.
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Chamberlain
Powell
Community notes from Whitefield corners reflecting visits and changes
Ada Reynolds and Merton Swift returned home while others travel from GaHarpe and Peoria. Neighbors report illnesses Ingrippe and a busy social week with a hall gathering and a church appeal. New officers and staff announced for the Sunday school and local choir with Mrs Fountain hosting Miss Proctor events. Ben Lutes and family move to the Monier farm. Albert Longman to Melick place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Reynolds
Merton Swift
GaHarpe
Albert Benedict J
Ingrippe
T. A. Runnells
Peoria
Elizabeth Fountain
Sone
Miss Proctor
Ben Lutes
Thomas Monier
Albert Longman
Melick-place
Red
Barton
D.W. Runnells
Harry Monroe
Local notes on sick residents and road work in Whitefield
Geo Vall and wife are bedbound while Gertie misses school to care for them. Daniel Harlin went to county hospital last Thursday for winter care. Kapraun Bros bale hay and plan to ship it. Gravel work increases on Whitefield roads with free gravel and ready labor. Crow Mead ow grange installed new officers except master. Q E Burt officiated. Howard Williams and son Gardner from Pullam grange attended and spoke on Champaign agricultural college topics. Bennie Vail read about apples and Williams recited an Irish piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Vall
Gertie
Daniel Harlin
F. Kapraun
Thos Monier
Kaptaun Bros
Grim Hunt
Whitefield
Crow Meadow Grange
Q. E. Burt
Howard Williams
Son Gardner
Pullam Grange
Champaign Agricultural College
Bennie Vail
West
Hennepin Community News Notes Skaters Out as Cold Bites Town
Corn shipments reach Hennepin on Tuesday. Local events include sales at C L Coleman’s, 91st birthday milestones for Williamson Durley and Africa Turner, and visits by Robin Casson’s family. The Glazier Jubilee singers performed to a 75 dollar audience, with thanks to Henry residents for support amid weather and lagrippe illnesses.
Local Notes and Public Sale Announcement
The Hensley boys shelled about 800 bushels of corn Monday. Public sale of Henry Schacher scheduled for January 15 led by auctioneer O Tanquary. Steuben married in Chillicothe last Friday. Quarterly meeting at Bethel Sunday featured Rev. Tullis of Henry.
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Hensley
Mary Schacher
la Grippe
Thomnas Monier
Henry Schacher
O. Tanquary
Boof
Bethel
Tullis
Henry
Annfant Babe Burial and Local Notices
Annfant child of Peter Swartz and wife was buried last Friday. Mrs T A Seelye returned Tuesday from a pleasant visit with relatives in Ford county. Mr Hannumer is ill and confined to bed. Dr Cromwell of Henry is attending physician. Mrs Theodore Kelfer and daughter Ella Becker of Kansas visit for a couple of weeks. Perry Dunn and family stayed with David Hunter, who is very sick. Henry Aukland was a business caller in Peoria last Wednesday. He has been under Dr Willis care and is feeling much better. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold. If it fails, money back guarantee. Grove's signature on each box. 254.
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Annfant
Peter Swartz
T. A. Seelye
Ford County
Hannumer
Cromwell
Henry Ie
Theodore Kelfer
Ella Becker
Kansas
Perry Dunn
Perry Dunn and Family Spent Saturday Night and Sunday At the Home of Mrs Dunn
David Hunter
Henry, Aukland
Peoria
Willis
Local Notes From Magnolia Area
Josie Simpson returns home to Henry on Tuesday. Earl Kidd opens a barber shop in the Emony building. Mrs Lash learns of a sister’s death in Columbus Ohio last week. Misses Boyle of Tonica visit Cora Dent. Little Howard Lambourn of near Wenona stays with Grandma McKirgan. Cora Dent returns from nursing a sick woman near LaRose. Mr and Mrs Albert Forrest and child mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Simpson
Henry
Earl Kidd
Emony
Local social notes and postponed event updates
The daughter of Tonica spent Thursday with her sister Mrs Frank Hauger. The literary entertainment announced for Jan 12 has been indefinitely postponed. Invitations went out to several young people for a party at Mr and Mrs Jay Gregory's home. A pleasant evening occurred Saturday Jan 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonica
Frank Hauger
Jay Gregory
Putnam Notes Report Local Happenings and Illnesses
Grippe is prevalent in the community. Ice conditions vary with the weather as residents report shortages. Funeral for Mrs Joseph Hern observed with Rey Chatten officiating. Protracted meetings at Arispie postponed due to sickness and bad weather. Birth announced for Jos Zeigler’s family. Local residents attend visits, visits from relatives, and employment plans discussed. Dr J H Supp adds phone service to the Putnam system. Young Christians prepare a short comic drama with music and elocution for late January.
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Putnam
C. Cook
Kewanee
Jos Chambers
N. Y
Jos Zigler
Isaac Pyles
Merrill
Little Roy
Dalley
T. H. Williams
Chicago
Albert
Eien Worley
Coasi
Nde
Elijah Henkins
Joseph Hern
Rey Chatten
Arispie
Gardner Williams
Andrew Muncon-of-Valant
Mexican War Veteran Praises Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
A Mexican war veteran and prominent editor endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recalls suffering Mexican diarrhoea in 1847 and 1848 and credits the medicine with preventing pension increases on every renewal. He calls it unequalled for quick relief and easy to take. Sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mexico
Powell
Mt Palatine Drifts Without Physician Amid Moves and Visits
Hamlin Bishop visits friends. Geo Gallaher returns to Champaign. Mrs Kenneman confined to bed. Congregational services each evening. Anderson attended uncle’s funeral in Iowa. Cyrue Gunnta in Chicago recuperating. Masquerade ball enjoyed. Principal White attended Tonted literary. Mt Palatine lacks a doctor. Dr McGee family relocate to Tonicna. Travia family moves to formerAus tin Hiltabrand property.
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Hamlin Bishop
John Gunn
Geo Gallaher
Champaign
John Kenneman
Congregational Church
Anderson
Iowa
Cyrue Gunnta
Chicago
White
Tonted
Mt Palatine
McGee
James McGee
Tonicna
Austin Hiltabrand
J. M. Travia
Local Updates From Quaker Lane and Nearby Towns
Frank Smith from Quaker Lane remains ill with the Emp-fors-wee. Alfred Given 3 no 10 better yet grows weaker. A Perry Mills shipped baled rye straw to Pennsylvania. Luella Filtcraft and Jeannette returned to Oak Park. May Harman and companion visited H. K. Smith and A. B. Wilson at Los tant. A temperance talk was given by Mr Wagner of Pontiac who writes policies for several offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Alfred
Perry Mills
Pennsylvania
Luella Filtcraft
Little Jeannette
Oak Park
May Harman
Lostant
H.—K. Smith
A.B. Wilson
A-Tife
Mr .Wagner
Pontiac
A. B. Wilson
Local notes on town building and incidents in Tonica
McNabb J Lambert of Tonica visited town last week while carpenters shingle the church and plasterers work in the McNabb building. J A McNabb missed time for a poultry show in Henry. A two story house is under construction near the water tank as Will Brenn of Oxbow heads to Chicago with cattle. A thru freight train killed three head of cattle belonging to nearby farmers. Sunday morning.
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Ction Bom
Thru
Local notices and community updates from Bureau County
Stella Johnson works for Lind sey Anderson. Michael Dwyer and wife spent Monday in Henry trading. Iva Johnson works near Henry for Mrs Ketchum. Howard Williams and family in Putnam spent Monday at A McKeon's. Bell Shimel visiting Putnam with aunt Mrs Wm Kelao. Frank Anderson drawn as petit juryman from Wheatland township. Wedding bells near as they draw near. Wm Patterson passed through Monday posting bills for Robert Patterson sale on the 15th. Michael Dagyer plans to move to Arispie this spring. Mr Dwyer praised as good neighbor. Mr Goo Grinwold Sr to speak at schoolhouse next Friday. Oliver Downey moving goods to old Murphy farm. Mrs E J Rogers of Keota and others near Lone Tree this week. Sunday school every Sunday at the schoolhouse with time 10 80. Bureau county Sunday school workers meet at English Lutheran church Princeton January 18. County officers and executive committee to attend. If town wants County U S Convention, inform us. By order Rev Vince Aten Buda Mrs Neltie R McKeon Secretary Bureau Co Association
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Stella Johnson
Lindsey Anderson
Michael Dwyer
Henry
Iva Johnson
Ketchum
Howard Williams
Putnam
A. McKeon
Bell Shimel
Mra
Kelao
Frank Anderson
Wheatland Township
Wm Patterson
Robert Patterson
Michael Dagyer
Arispie
Dwyer
Goo Grinwold
Nex Sriday
Oliver Downey
Murphy Farm
E. J. Rogers
Keota
Jons, & Koon
Lone
Bureau County
Princeton
Trict
U. S
Vince Aten
Buda
Neltie R. McKeon
Bureau Co
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E. C. Kline
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Grip
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