Sister Town Notes and Local Social Roundup
Lacon residents report visits and illness across the week. Mingle of social calls includes Misses Cora and May Boott of La Prairie shopping. Gertie McClary visits Chicago. Mrs Geo Day returns from Ashland. Ira Wancock and Geo Marsh go to Hot Springs for health. Died Jerry Howard buried at Catholic cemetery. Marriage of Minnie McKinney to G Anthony at local home. Proceeds from events planned to aid the school library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie McClary
Chicago
Geo Day
Ashland
Cora
May Boott
la ‘Prairie
Johnny Coker
Peoria
Mra
Mollow
Charlie Coker
Ira Wancock
Geo Marsh
M. DB
Bullinan
O. Bogardus
Aurora
Jack Reed
Chillicothe
Santa Fe
Denver
Col
Thompson
Minoak
J Wilcox
Springfield
Bloomington
Jerry Howard
Catholic Cometery
Rose’s Hall
Sterk
Monos
Lacon
Lodge
Karnival
Evo
Jane
Minuto
B. R. lifeKinney
G. Anthony
Alexis
Til
W. J. Corr
Warren County
Mise Minnio
Ito
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promised To Cure Disease
Dr Frank Hin Miles, Indiana specialist, claims heart disease is curable and cites thousands of testimonials. He says New Year Cure cured a Nebraskan after 19 years of suffering, with four bottles proving effective. Sold by Dye Powell in Silver Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olsaase Gurabto
Frank Hin Miles
Indiana
Silver Creek
Miles
Dye Powell
Tookfréu
Sugar Grove Notes of Local Life and Travels
A village column recounts a mix of personal news and events. Burt tends school at Norma. Joe Moody's horse sick. Will Wallace's newborn. Leslie Wilson's runaway. Santa leaves a girl at Wal Bogner's. Grange officers listed. a Livingston county visit details families, farms, and travel by train via Peoria Forrest and Saunemin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Burt
Norma
Joe Moody
Dr Quinn
Will Wallace
Leslie Wilson
Santa Claus
Wal Bogner
Wal
James Harrison
Crow Meadow Grange
Mercury
Charles Aukland
Lucy Burt
Archy Williams
Elmer Quinn
Mra Quinn
Henry Hoagland
Benj Vail
Flora
Mrs Case
Ceres
Alice Bell
Pomona
L. A
Lily Quinn
Livingston County
Henry and
Whitefield
Norman
Peoria
Forrest
Wabash
Saunemin
Jud Gordon’s
Jud
Launemin
Henry
Cirley Smith
Wisconsin
Johnny
Joe
Joo
Andrew Givens
Will Gordon
Fairbury
John Cruft
A. Zimmerman
Merritt
Marshall Thorp
Ballard's Snow Liniment Endorsed For Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a universal remedy curing rheumatism neuralgia headaches back pain sores wounds and more. It warns against counterfeit products and notes Dr Powell sells the genuine remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Powell
Weathered notes from South Whitheld and surrounding area
Snowy and windy conditions persist in South Whitheld. I W Waughop hauls corn to Sparland while Curtis Tanquary helps Har Bonham chronicle grandma Christman’s resting, and Warford Bonham suffers a mashed foot. Wilby Marshall owns a fine new cutter as Miss Monahan’s Penham district school closes for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whithiield
I. W. Waughop
Sparland
Curtis Tanquary
Har Bonham
Grandma Christman
Warford Bonham
Wilby Marshall
Miss Monahan
Penham
Triddy
Onarry Cornell
Ola
Luni
Hunt's Gate
Record of Cold Days From 1873 Memoir Part Reads
A fragment notes cold days since January 29 1873 with local mentions. Names include Timothy Finney Sadie Salisbury and Kate Snyder. It also records gifts a gold watch a new organ a wedding and a bridal trip for Charley Thumma and Myrtle Van Ostrand with plans to settle at the Duncan place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Finney
Sadie Salisbury
Andrew
Maggie Kelley
Roberts
Henry King
Joseph Clark
James Hennessey
Tommy Finnegan
Grafton
Nebraska
Patrick Hennessey
Charles Gillett
Gillett
Neb
Gilletts
8. Darby
Kate Snyder
Samuel Thumma
Pennsylvania
Charley Thumma
Myrtle van Ostrand
Henry
Miss Myrtle
Saratoga
Duncan Place
Sparland items recall cold week and local events
The Sparland district reports Henry III Bailes Campbell and family visiting Nebraska kin. a grand shoot planned for the 17th. severe cold on the 18th with villagers sheltering near stoves. A fire damaged a home, many saved belongings. sleigh and bobsled activity noted. Community notices include div orce news, gospel meetings, tax office reminders, and a bible class started by Irving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailes Campbell
William Campbell
Nebraska
Sparland
F. A. Barras
Whitefield Corners social notes show locals visiting family
Mrs George Snell visits in poor health while Will Wright spends weekend with his sweetheart. Henry Hattie Tanquary visits sister Mrs Fosdick as Bertha Weir returns home near Farmington. Residents report colder weather, busy fires, and normal commerce at J Schloof’s store. A church scare at True’s residence drew crowds amid a general Corners update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
George Snell Taick
Lagrippe
Will Wright
Henry Hattie Tanquary
Fosdick
Barker
Bates
John Shilef
Daoola
Will Tuttle
Graymont
Livingston County
Bertha Weir
Rev. Hazard
Farmington
Geahs Snell
Woodman
Grange
Republican
J. Schloof
Truo
Arthur True
Saratoga Letter Found After Mislaid Wander
A letter mislaid and lost was found on Saturday in Saratoga, prompting cleanup of correspondence and potential delivery to the rightful recipient. The discovery underscores routine mail handling in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Sat
Varna and Crow Meadow Community News Roundup
Varna reports a string of local notes from last week including illnesses, a marriage in Minneapolis Ind., a horse fright incident, and coal shortages. Crow Meadow mentions eye trouble for Al Shafer, house illnesses, and a sledding visit from Misses Bialys schools with weather hardships and a house fire in Whitefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Meadow
al Shafer
L. Case
C. M. Dawson
Mr True
Whitefield
Putnam Town News Finds Joy Amid Winter Hazards
Grain moves into Putnam on smooth roads as locals note a sleigh ride to see electric lights and a birthday party for Myrtle Williams. A fire ruin visit by an adjuster follows the John Mar guson residence blaze, and a railway accident injures livestock while the church service features Elder Shaw and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Williams
Rockford Fire Insurance
John Marguson
Putnam Land Bureau
Shaw
Cornet
Messrs Miller
Buard
S. A
Local Hennepin Notes From A Busy Week
Short items from Hennepin include Miss Mae Coleman visiting her parents, H. M. Stauffer and Mrs Day attending a funeral near Princeton, and a large sleighing season. A resident, Mrs Goodwin, broke her arm near the wrist, Dr McCormick noting a bad fracture. James Lamm laid to rest at Baptish cemetery after his death at his residence. funeral sermon by H. M. Stauffer. Also mention of a home talent show and a physician advertising a female remedy with an offer for free bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Adolf Teason
A.J. Stewartson
Henry
Wesley Kays
Charles A. Leech
Mae Coleman
Peoria
Henneping
H. M. Stauffer
Day
Ston
Princeton
Goodwin
McCormig
James
Ihen
Baptig
Destrick Skule
Weathered town notes and village happenings in Bradford
Bradford notes report Miss Spencer at Galesburg concert by Prof Thomas. Newly married Mr and Mrs Lutes visited from your city Sunday. J Ribley of Valley took a trip on good roads. Wm Dorgan shipped hogs for 7 25 a car. The Saga toga grange meetings feature music and a new organ. Sam Black’s stock sale drew a crowd though bids froze amid wind. Will Gerrard plans a health trip to Southern California. An old style jumper and early road work memories are recalled with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Spencer
Galesburg
Prof. Thomas
J. Ribley
Valley
Wm Dorgan
Satoga Grange
Sam Black
Cyrus Bocock
Will Gerrard
Californy
Busines Os
C. &. Pronty
Miles Nerve and Liver Pill Promises Quick Bilious Relief
An 19th century patent medicine notice touts Miles Nerve and Liver Pill as a regularly recommended remedy. It claims to vet stomach and bowels, speedily cure biliousness and torpid liver, and serve men women and children with mild doses, offering 50 dose supply and free samples at Powell Drug Store, Henry Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Kia
Pilla
Local Social Tidbits at Merithew’s and Grange Meeting
The report highlights visits by Worthy residents to Merithew’s and Stella Mills, a Chautauqua class gathering at Odora Wilson’s, and Walter Flitcraft hosting friends in Oak Park. The Acsia Grange installed eight new officers after a two-degree raising, while a Saturday masquerade at Grange Hall entertained attendees with period costumes. An ad touts “Rheumatism Cured in a Day” with a claimed mystic cure and quick relief sold locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Merithew
Stella Mills
Theodora Wilson
Walter Flitcraft
Oak Park
Lucy Dunlap
Grif ME
Acs
Olia Grange
Christopher Columbus
de & F
Henry
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Nomar
Clark & Son
Putnam
ILL
Benry
Eorror
Williams
Arner
Arvonne
Henry, III
D. C. Updoegraff
J. P. Jones
John
John Saggera
Albhoj
Bayles Campbell and Son
Harvey Nightwonger
Cummings
Col Mec
Lanahon
Here
M. B
Frank Bailey
Chillicothe Bulletin
John Habernott
Spartan
Pneumoni
W. B. Thomas
V. Irving
Varna
Schoenneshofer
Lostant
Pas Duchene
Mollie Broaddus
Fred Clemens
Foster Farm
Nellie Norton
W. McCulloch
Benator Barnes
Jesse Rickets
Count de Eastwood
Gail Broaddus
Capie
Mabel Green
Dixon
George Clemens
Minneapolis
Ind
Miss Craine
John Kennedy
Wenona
Washburn
P. O
B. D
Marchils
Utica
N. Y
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