Lacon and Toluca News and Court Roundup
County R B Fort works six miles south of Lacon clearing timber for farm use. Judges Shaw dinner guests. Lacon notes report skating trip to Peoria. Toluca Catholic fair set for late January. Sheriff trades for boat and duck decoys. Two circuit court jury trials: Stanton vs Vredenburgh awarded $25. Broaddus vs Ouarry tied to a $100 note. Wanser & Co. win judgment against Dawson Moss for 316.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Fort
Lacon
Toluca
Itromises
Ind
Fisher
Henry
N. C. Stanton
Vredenburgh
William Broaddus
Louis Ouarry
Broaddus-Ouarry
Wanser & Co
Dawson Moss
Democrat
Sparland Notes Show Local Happenings and Plans
In Sparland Fred Vincent is laid up with a sore leg while Ethel Cumming left school and returned to Peoria. The Teacher's Institute is set for January 29 and plans for T. Van Antwerp’s 80th anniversary on January 28 were announced. The Italian saloonkeeper may quit for Toluca. Rebecca’s group contemplates an event at Odd Fellows Hall next Friday night week. A. C. Athay sold his homestead to Willard Odell who has moved in. A sister of Thomas Duncan from Nebraska visits. Duncan is ill and unlikely to recover fully. Mrs John Cumming and Nellie Russell leased the former post office room for missmaking. John Mott, once a Sparland student, now a sowing machine agent, recently visited from Ecoup. Mrs McFarland has died. Alison Garrett and McFarland’s granddaughter attended the funeral in Hoopeston. Danny Evans, visiting George Bimpson’s family, left for Missouri. sister remains until school resumes. The Juniors of the Baptist church hosted a town hall entertainment last Saturday night with Mother Goose and broom drill. Miss Cady and Julia Seibold received praise for management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Fred Vincent
Ethel Cumming
Peoria
Joseph—Parsonis
T. van Antwerp
Toluca
Rebecca
Odd Fellows Hall
A. C. Athay
Willard Odell
Thomas Duncan
Nebraska
Duncan
John Cumming
Nellie Russell
Tesmer
John Mott
Spariand School
Eacop
Mcfarland
Alison Garrett
Danny Evans
George Bimpson
Missouri
Baptist Church
Lsst
Miss Cady
Julia Seibold
Varna notes a busy week with visits and events
Fairbanks attends town on business while W. Whitten buys a fine driving horse. Lectures, church events, and social gatherings fill the week as residents travel, visit Lacon, and plan musicales. A horse dies in harness and Frank Nelson of Bethany College delivers a lecture in town.
Elements of a Successful Character in Swede Lutheran Meeting
At the annual meeting of the Swede Lutheran church of Varna the report shows a prosperous year with 31 new members and a treasury gain to 2226. A plan to put pews in by next Easter and a furnace gift were accepted. The Misses Ran nells, Wrights, and others share church news, births, illnesses, and activities including Juniors elections and a dressmaking venture.
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Varna
Carein
Literary Society
Rev Thomas at Eureka and Princeton visit
Rev Thomas visited Eureka and Princeton with Mrs W H Wheeler and Carrie Williams on Monday. Rev Snell will conduct services next Saturday evening and Sunday at the usual hours.
Evangelist Mrs Stretch Preaches Last Sermon to Crowded House
Floyd Monier and Eugene Whitman note mishaps were not serious. Mrs Stretch the evangelist delivered her final sermon to a full audience last Sunday and many joined the church in the past two weeks. Meetings continue under Rev Clark while the pastor leads. An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla with a Chicago user from 733 Van Buren St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Monier
Eugene Whitman
Hood
Whitefield Corners Notes Preaching and Travel
Mrs G Snell made a flying visit to Peoria last week. Dr Willis visits for special work. Orpheus Knight has left for Peoria and will stay until spring. Next Sabbath preaching at 2:30 with sabbath school at 1:20 and Epworth League at 7 in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
G. ‘Snell
Peoria
Willis
Orpheus Knight
Epworth Lesgno
Model Young Man Missed by Neighborhood
Han earned goodwill from his scholars and upheld good government in his school. He will be greatly missed by the people of this neighborhood as a model young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
advertisement claims a "Mystic Cure" can cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. It promises immediate system improvement and removal of the disease cause after the first dose, priced at 75 cents and sold by J B and B A Powell druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B
B.A. Powell
Henry
J. KE
B. A. Powell
Local church weeknotes report visits and events
Community updates note pastor illness and revival ending at the M E church. Visitors include Mr and Mrs John Reynolds from La Prairie and Roy Hayden from Eureka delivering services. Socials feature Addison Jenquiry party, Carrie Williams and Jennie Wheeler with grandmothers, and Katie McCormick's eighth birthday party with an elegant supper.
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Carrie Williams
Jennie Wheeler
Downey
Nellie Meer
Green River
Laura Carroll
Bureau
Joseph Kelso
Platteburg
Walnut
Roy Hayden
Eureka
The
Christian Church
Merion Hartman ‘Hunt
Chicago
Brick Church
Peter Allen
New Jersey
M. E
Christ and
Ranch
Katie McCormick
Florid Village Booms As Notables Pass Through
A Florida village reports growth with visits from James Hartman of Tyskilwa and police constable Patterson of Hennepin. Dr Taylor opens a private line to Florid central for patrons. A builder is dangerously ill with pneumonia. Fox hunting reports show plenty of foxes. The Granville Farmers Institute hosts well attended sessions on roads and open the event with Mrs J Robinson. Mrs L H Darley’s talk draws praise as the standout moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ooames Hartman
Tyskilwa
James
Patterson
Hennepin
John Tares
Preston Garside
Taylor
Pienngerethe
Howard Moore
Blaine Jenking
Fox
Geo
Falton
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
Farmers Institute
Granville
J-Robinson-Of
L. H. Darley
Snowy Northwest Putnam area social notes and travels
USPS: Locals share winter outings and visitors. Mra Frank Swenson and Miss Bertha Person visit Tiskilwa while Eddie Person studies in Rock Island. Homan Norlin and John Erickson plan return from Europe. Several youths enjoy a Sunday sleigh ride as Christmas fades. Advert: Ely's Cream Balm touts a 10 cent trial leading to a 50 cent purchase. user testimonies claim cure of catarrh.
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Putnam
Frank Swenson
Tiskilwa
Sigrid Norlin
Eddie Person
Rock Ieland
Peter Nelson
Lehman Wendey
Homan Norlin
John Erickson
Europe
Pias
Re A. Hult
Amer
Willie Christenson
Carl Swenson
William Person
Rock Island
Ely
Exy Bros
Warren
N. Y
City
A. OC
Clarke
Shawmaut Avoc
Boston
Magnolia Ladies Aid to Host Oyster Supper in February
Magnolia notes show the Ladies Aid planning an oyster supper and entertainment at Masonic Hall on Saturday evening February 5 with 100 admission and 16 cent oysters. Other items mention births, visits, and local social events in Magnolia.
Grain-O Directions and Testimony Prompt Trial
Directions explain mixing Grain-O with cold water and boiling briefly, with suggestions for sugar and optional cream or hot milk. A testimony claims initial dislike gives way after ten days, leading to habit and abandoning coffee. The note emphasizes following directions for consistent use.
Community Notes From Milo and Vicinity
Local notices report social events and illnesses in Milo area. A Christian Endeavor supper is planned for Friday evening January 21 at the Congregational church. Several residents are mentioned with varying health updates including George Davis and Mary Bishop. Also includes farm sale item and advertisements for Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment and Grain-O drink.
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Tabler
Real Estate Transfers and Transit Adverts
A jumble of real estate transfers lists multiple deeds from Samuel Smith Bridget Harney Malinda Spires John O Bohrepfer Robert Turnball and Thomas Kelley Jr to various buyers. An inserted transit ad promotes the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Great Rock Island Route with John Sebastian and Union Elevated Line details. A Demarest Monthly subscription pitch offers $500 for misse words and encourages readers to subscribe at $1 yearly.
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Samuel Smith
Con Brown
Paul Pommitt
Wenona
Bridget Harney
Edward
Town
Seal
Stenben
John Morgan
Ida E Morgan
Sares
Seo
Enry
Malinda Spires
W P Olsop
Varna
John O Bohrepfer
Katherine Me
Henry
Robert Turnball
John Tainsear
Sear
Lia Prairie
Thos Kelley Jr
Thos Kelley
Cotton
Leland
Chase Herricke
Chicago
Rock Island & Paci
Union
Dot Town
Rock Island Station
Great Rock Island
John Sebastian
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W. Whitten
Pete Lonely
Mike Connor
Kansas City
Fred Johnson
W. E. Kohler
Bordie Ong
Hartley Miller
W. McCulloch
W. Kohler
Frank Nelson
Bethany College
Lindsborg
Kan
Nessor
Siete University of Iowe
Hohes
Waitefield Center
Austin Hannum
Dow
Ora Kelley
Saratoga
Anna Snyder
Pary
Fountain
Bruce
Kansas
Stella Pershing
Vina Johnson
7Isora True
Lee Brokaw
Walter Rannells
Howard Clark
Lo’ Sian Fosdick
Callie
Zolla
Runnells
Annie Hufnagle
Ora Brokaw
Laura Wright
Will Wright
Hoopes Ten
Ing
Nellie Busgell
Aparine
Cumming
Wii H
Spilney Mail Service
Des Motines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Powell
Toll de Nord Ginghams
Lonsdale
Cambria
Rai
Tobigo
Capes
Newmarkets
Cannah-Jones
Henry, Ill
Magnolia
Be Gurnea
O. Curtis
T. F. Lash
Gregory
John Davidson
Minnie Roberts
Wm Hawes
Ladies Aid of
Masonic Hall
Wm McComb
Etta VanMeter
Alaska
van Meter
Lottie Hannum
Mary A. Hubbard
Lane
Beatrice Massie
Frank Smith
F. E. Smith
Milton Mills
Georgia Holley
Todie Smith
Clarence Mills
John Sutherland
Oscar Burn- Selden Ape
W. B. Mills
Mra Mills
Ager
J.T. Cooke
Gyeabory Ager
Parc
Institute
Granvillew
M.A. Wilson
I. Daughter
Sir Princeton
MT Palatine
Christian Endeavor
George Davis
Samuel Sipe
Charlie Hoke
Ida Toyster
Cottage Hill
O. D. Holocker Wynesday
Ida Huth
Torsda
Peru
Albert Phydenhower
Baty
Maryland
Mary Bishop
Milo
Ed Pettigrew Sr
M., Shriver
May Johnson
Hammond
M. Dawson
Crow Meadow
Chas Hufnagle
Clarence Foster
Java
Cers
Castoria
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