Wenona Woman Dies in Streator Visit
Mrs Sarah Hodge of Wenona died last week at her sister’s in Streator from cerebrovascular disease. Burial will be in Wenona. Edward Quinn Marshall County clerk sues Peru city for $5000 damages over a runaway incident. Farmers Insurance Company reports policies totaling $815,060 with $1201 received, $1081 expended, and $9682.50 paid in 1898. Geof Hoge president and A J Turner secretary. Family weights at Christmas total over two tons. Locals report dogs harming Woenona flocks. Chas Riggs and Bob McCullom pursued and killed one dog NW of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Hodge
Wenona
Streator
Edward Quinn
Marshall County
Peru
Tis Evans Township Farmers Insurance
Lo‘ang
Geof Hoge
A J. Turner
Litonfields
Boanys
Woenona
Chas. Riggs
Bob McCullom
Rullom
Axine
Local Notices and Social Updates From Davenport Area
Henry Wombacker’s boy ill with Jung fever. Hon Barnes of Peoria visited town. Dr Martin entertained Miss Hendricke of Plymouth. Mrs Lennie of Spring Valley visiting sister Mrs J Ragan. Fortie in spring session of state legislature. Circuit Court in session with light docket. Bert Hall of Los Angeles visiting father then Davenport to see Edne Woodman. Woodmen and Royal Neighbors held joint installation at McMurtrie’s hall with 200 invitations. New assistant principal Miss Hing replacing Miss Auter. Ed Brereton died after long illness. funeral attended by Masons. He leaves three children, Mrs Lobb, Mrs Wasley Odell and Hd Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laon
Henry Wombacker
Jung
ON Barnes
Peoria
Martin
Hendricke
Plymouth
Bert Hall
Los Angeles
Cal
Davenport
Edne
Masons
Mra Lobb
Mre-Wasley Odell
Hd Jr
Sparland Notes and Local Happenings at Weekly Meeting
Sparland reports a busy week with court attendance, housing sales, illness, and church activities. Will Hennum bought the Jerry Cooper house, Mrs Burnham plans to stay locally, and several Mason members attended a funeral in Lacon. A masquerade trip to Henry ended safely after a runaway carriage. a new slate of officers was installed at the Masons.
Local notes mix of births visits and idle chatter in Varna community
Miscellaneous social items from Varna and surrounding towns note visits by Josephina Nelson Jim Foster and Laura Strawn. Local residents like Mra W Moffitt Cartis W Wright and Jerome Johnson are mentioned with small-town travel illness and job changes. A stray herbal remedy ad hawks Herbine with a liver claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Josephina Nelson
Jim —Foste
W Norton
Frank McQoliosh
Laura Strawn
W_ Moffitt
Washburn
Cartis W Wright
Wanons
Magooo Barnes
Lacon
Dad
John Shields
Galesburg
Dick Justice
John A Johnson
Lant
Venona
D Kobler’s
Vox
Ahate
Bebgbush
W Reed
John Swanson
O RK Swanson
Gibson
O R
Mexico
Sunday School Notes and Local News at Waithfield Corners
The note recalls a Sunday school meeting at Waithfield Corners and lists parish updates. Mentions pastor Mr Moles still recovering from a sprained ankle, Lillian Runnells returning from a visit, TA Alling foreclosing farm activity, Grandpa Truels in poor health, and G Snell planning an excursion to Lake Oneclee La. Also notes cattle shipments to Chi and Missouri travel plans, Henry Griswold and wife selling their farm to move to Peoria, Samuel Smith moving to the H Hunter farm and suffering a fire loss, plus advice about renting houses with unsafe chimneys and higher rents magin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Moles
Lillian Runnells
Joe
Grandpa Truels
G Snell
Lake Oneclee la
W Ranelis
Chi
Q_Barker
Chat Perrine
Missouri
St Joe
Henry Griswold
Layingston County
Peoria
Samuel Smith
Deacon Dunlap Farm
Red House
H Hunter
Hense
Electric Bitters Credited With Curing Yellow Jaundice
A Lexington resident testifies after six months of illness from Yellow Jaundice that two bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. The letter from M. A. Hogarty praises the medicine, endorsed by Dr. Bell and Dr. Powell druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Tom
M. A. Hogarty
Lexington, Ky
Dr. Powell
South Whitefield Notes of Local Life and Events
Cappie Jones helps sister Mra TS Hunt as Grandma Jacobs returns from Streator. Charley McCuskey on the sick list. Ice skating poor for days. Miss Sohick closes district No 9 school. Grandma Jacobs and son William visit Wm Salisbury home. TS Hunt buys donkey pair at Danaan sale. Wainghop family and Mise Young visit Bonham area. Piano music games and social at TS Hunt home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Cappie Jones
Mra TS Hunt
Grandma Jacobs
Charley McCuskey
Miss Sohick
William
Wm Salisbury
Hunt
IW Wainghop
Mise Young
Bonham School
TS Hunt
Burson School Entertainment Delights Pupils and Guests
The Burson school event drew a large audience as Mrs McAleer guided the pupils through well rehearsed performances. Visitors Raby Jacobs Edith Nightwonger and Effie Waughop joined from outside the home district while mourners note a sweet influence as she joins the redeemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burson School
Christ
Rev Killips Holds Special Services at Saratoga
Local notes report Rev Killips conducting special services at Saratoga. News covers arrivals, social mentions, illness, a cattle shipment to Chicago, and a death in La Prairie Center.
Christmas Visits and Church Finances Comment on Local Holiday
Maud Shartz visits cousin Orle True and several families share Christmas in Lacon Brimfield and Whitefield. A funeral, a carpet rag sewing, and a protracted meeting mark holiday week with talks, gifts, and a good crowd at the church.
Local Notes From Toluca and Surroundings
Albert Quirom on sick list. Mrs Frank Norrin returned from Chicago. Elmer Shanklin did business in Washboro. Toluca K of P ball held Monday night. Wm Spangler and James Cowen shelling corn. Melvin Powell with over six sores of scorn in field. Sir and Mrs Guifok visited her brother Chas Justis. Mr Lue sod Wor Kemits visiting friends in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Quirom
Frank Norrin
Chicago
Elmer Shanklin
Washboro
K of P's
Toluca
Wm Spangler
James Cowen
Melvin Powell
Guifok
Chas Justis
Lue Sod Wor Kemits
Local families observe holidays and visit relatives
Ernest Steubing of Chicago visits his parents for the holidays while Sharp McOullz and family visit his sister. Willard Jesse returns to school southwest of Sperland. Mr and Mrs Wm Spangler visit friends in Pattonsburg. Fred Lenz of Varna covers a barber post while sick. Adolph Skumaker and family spend New Year with daughter Mrs Henn of Toluca. Chas Justis and Mrs Chas Spangler suffer with the grip. Thomas Haing and wife remain for brother in law’s sale. Wm Dewalt of Peoria visits his father and Wilburn, where his wife stays for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp McOullz
Stapklin
Ernest Steubing
Chicago
Willard Jesse
Sperland
Wm Spangler
Pattonsburg
Fred Lenz
Varna
Adolph Skumaker
Henn
Toluca
Chas Justis
Chas Spangler
Thomas Haing
Wm Dewalt
Peoria
Wm Kunkle
Wilburn
Hennepin Rural News Notes Local Court and Loss
Judge McNabb held an extra court session this week while regular sessions were held last week. Farmers report good market prices for corn oats rye and wheat as roads remain good. Madison Durley died in Henry Illinois aged eighty two and funeral services were held at Riverside cemetery with Rev France officiating. Daughters Emily Atlenee May Murdock and granddaughters Minnie Allen Anna Murdock accompanied the casket from Chicago to Henry and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P B Turner
Oklahoma
Bust
J B Taylor
Springfield
Judge McNabb
H H Leech
Madison Durley
Williamson
Jefferson Durley
Henry
Hennepin
Congregational Church
France
Riverside Cemetery
Keller
Dorley
Emily Atlen Eee
Local Social Notes and Church Activities This Week
Mrs Win received a new piano Monday. Mrs Warren visits relatives at Hanna. Mrs Stevens visits relatives at Kewanee. O R Condit of Sparland in town on business Friday night. Revival meeting at the ME Church continues this week. Helping Hand society met with Mrs Northrup Tuesday. Mrs Condit of Sparland guest of Mrs Eid Urady for a few days. Messrs Winter and Chan Griswold of Milo attended Sunday evening services. Mr and Mrs Howard Loomis visited Whitefield. Jennie Wheeler visiting friends at Florid and Quaker Lane. Men of MBE church met at A B Henkins to saw wood for the church. Rev and Mrs Northrup entertained friends Tuesday and Saturday. Mrs Anderson and Cora Anderson returned from Monica and Chillicothe Friday. Mrs Walter Doane ill with grip after Chicago trip. Only a few official board members at quarterly conference day. adjourned session next Friday at 2 pm, Rey Merrill to preside. Buckien’s Arnica Salve advertised for cuts and ailments with 25 cent price. For sale by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win 8Tickel
David Warren
Hanna
John Stevens
Kewanee
O R Condit
Sparland
Helping Hand Society
Northrup
R Condit
Eid Urady
Messrs Winter
Chan Griswold
Milo
Walter Doane
Chicago
Ap. m
Rey Merrill
Florid Town Ponders Changes and Visitors
Florid prepares for upcoming moves as Gunt Deininger leases Harry Clemens property and plans to relocate in spring. Adam Deininger will move to H F Morrie’s farm around March 1. Local blacksmith Peter Stanton reports a busy period with nonstop hammering. Mrs H A Stewart and her son W J Stewart from Los Angeles visit Florid amid business travel and good favor from old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Richwine
John Denninger
Hennepin
Jennie Wheeler
Putnam
James Ohanos
Mias Dennis
Henry
Stella Gardener
Gunt Deininger
Harry Clemens
Florid
Adam Deininger
H .F Morrie
Peter Stanton
W J Stewart
Los Angeles
California
HA Stewart
HA Stewart. Mr Stewart
La Grippe Successfully Treated By Remedy Claim
Mr Jas A Jones publisher of the Lead er Mexia Texas reports recovery from a second attack of the grippe using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He says the second bout was milder than the first and attributes the quicker recovery to the medicine. For sale by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grippe
le Grippe
Jas A Jones
the Leader
Mexia
Texas
Chamberlain
Dr Powell
WHAATLAND Winter Weather and Local Notes
The community reports fine winter weather and improving illness. Roy Bear returns from Lews. Lettie Rinehart works for Dr Pershing. Bell couple in Henry trading. Mrs Nellie McKeon helps Jess Bell with sewing. Gill Clark travels to Tiscilwa. Lone Tree Sunday school canceled till spring. preaching next Sunday at three. Miss Cleary plans Washington’s Birthday entertainment. Lone Tree pupils gifts teacher gold pen. Barn burned on Baoeb Hunter farm. Samuel Smith moved in. losses unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Bear
Lews
Lettie Rinehart
Dr Pershing
Bell
Henry
Nellie McKeon
Jess Bell
Gill Clark
East Milo
Tiscilwa
Lone Tree
Miss Cleary
Lone Tree School
Washington
Ota Red House
Baoeb Hunter
Tueday
Samuel Smith
Putnam County Transfers From Varying Parties
Property transfers listed include John Webber and Mrs Vista Danoat to Hennepin 4% acres. Annie M Kunkle to Peter Kunkle. Mary A Temple to Cul ter and Barard. Elizabeth Halbert to Shaball Har bert. John H Beatt to Mary A Colby. Frances O Towle to Patrick H Cosgrove. Martin to August Englebaupt. Patrick Darnin to Patrick Dore. Master in Chancery to Geo Helper. Mills to Jos Boylews. Anup Swaney et al to Harley Pooner. John W Patterson to Elizabeth Heekins. and others in various townships and sections within T 32 R 2 and surrounding ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Transfees
John Webber
Vista Danoat
Hennepin
Annie M Kunkle
Peter Kunkle
Mary A Temple
Culter and Barard
Elizabeth Halbert
Shaball Harbert
John H Beatt
Mary A
Colby
Frances O Towle
Patrick H Cosgrove
Bipaber Jr
Martin
August Englebaupt
Elf
Patrick Darnin
Patrick Dore
Seo
Chancery
Geo . Helper
Mills
Jos Boylews
Tunee
Anup Swaney
Harley Pooner
Aly
John W Patterson
Elizabeth Heekins
Pootnam
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Beary Republican
van Antwerp
Jagrippe
Will Hennum
Jerry Cooper
Jerinie Ray
Bethel
Father Zimmerman
Munday
Baptist
Rey Cady
Hitler ‘Reynolds
Mra MM
Burnham Informa
Q Brereton
H Campbell
Ja Ripps
Manuwinger
William Riddell
Robert Riddell
van Winkie
Hell
CW Zimmermas
Oliver
Estalled
Reaoeativa
Mra
Alt Betta WM
Condit WP
Mran O Garrett A.M
Jennie Watkins
Sondnote ‘Tees
Fredia Kilne
G-W-Zimmerman
Alf Betts Warder
Jamen Divilbiss
Aiphile
Crowell
Waithfield Corners
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Jones’ Tore, Henry, II
Derwear
Cannah Jones, Henry, I
LA Prairio
Killips
Saratoga
Yraman Packingham
Wm Scoon
Wm Scott
Robt Riddell
Hilderbrandt
McQuiston
Inatore Mach
Anna Duncan McCartney
Indiana County
la Prairie Center
J Mo. Cartney
Ilinole
le Prairie
Saratoga Township
la Prairie
Bunt
McCartney
Mre McCartney
United Presbyterian Ehurch
United Presbyterian Oboration
Altho
Maud Shartz
Orle True
Jas Johnson
Mr Hunter
Ohio
Clara Klein
Whitefield
MG Cotney
A P Webber Sr
Webber
Gladys Hannum
Albert True
Bradford
True
Calton
Frank Klein
LA Rose
Buekien
Guarante Rr
Powell
L Hood
Lowell, Wass
Scott & Bownee
New York
L. Hay
Kenneth Pettigrew
Nettie Winter
Princeton
Maria Nevitt
T A Nevitt
Jessie Capperuns
Mt Carroll
Chas Renfield
Abingdon
J B Winter
Fannie Pettigrew
Ilskilwa
McReynolds
Tiaveka
Christian Church
Pete Nelson
O ' Andrews
Eureka
Whaatland
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