Inland News Notes From Our Sister Towns
Our Sister Towns items report illness in Sparland with John RiddellLeary and Mrs James O Leary and anxious family. Senator R B Ort visited home last Saturday and helped elect W E Mason and W H Athbay. Athbay family traveled to Galenburg to visit a brother. Coal Company discharged night engineer Will Clifton to cut costs and O W Buckley seeks layoff to visit a friend. Sylas Cartwright may gain possession of land in Kansas after a horse accident that killed him relative. The administrator Fowler searches for relatives and others in Illinois to claim inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galenburg
A. d. Atbay
Will Clifton
O. W. Buckley
Sylas Cartwright
Kansas
Cartwright
Fowler
Bylavery Illiols
Varna Notes Include Visits Sales and Socials
Kern was a Streator visitor on business. County Supt Mallory visited the school. Stover of Henry had a One plane for sale. W Whitten in Lacon on school business. Miss Si Lenz of Lacon visited friends. Cosworth Brown had his sale. Bam Croft of Anthony Kansas was guest of John Kennedy. Sleighing was fine but short lived. Wim McCoy touts Yellow Plymouth Rock chickens. Zinda Nelson visiting Gibson and others. Mrs Riley Roberts and Mrs Wm Roberts visited from Magnolia. Mrs Margaret Weir assisted Rev St John in revival meetings. Dee Bast Dod meat market back in operation. John Ide to dispatch supplies. M. B. supper at Held residence. Mrs J B Brown visited then moved to Hoopston. Dance planned Jan 29 with Fen Melle’s orchestra. Cold wave over, now sun and joy. Mier the city druggist showcases windows. Mrs Tom Ong hosted small party. Guests from Wedona and town folk attended. W L O entertainment set for Jun 27 at town ball. admission 20c, 100 for under 12. proceeds for school organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Kern
Mallory
Stover
Henry
W. Whitten
Lacon
Si Lenz
Cosworth—Brown
Bam Croft
Anthony
Kansas
John Kennedy
Andry
McCoy
Zinda
Nelson
Gibson
Riley Roberts
Wm Roberts
Magnolia
Margaret Weir
Golia
John
John Ide
P. W
J. B. Brown
Lawrence Broaddus
Hoopston
Fenmelle
Peoria
Mier
Ares
Tom Ong
Walt Wilson
R. Wilson
H. Win‘ters
Local notes from Lacon area include court visit and community doings
The piece records Sam Smith recovering from a wound with a sore leg, a misprinted Times date, woodcutters for C E Burt, and social events such as a Will Dorsey eucher party. It mentions court attendance, greeting the new circuit clerk Jolly Johnny and dep Ed Hannim, jurors called in court, Mr H at Thomas House, Geo W Cook and a family move, plus Modern Woodman camp growth led by Mr Fry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Burt
Chaddock
Pearis
Walter Miles
Jolly Johnny
Ed R. Hannim
Johnny
Ed B
Thomas House
Lacon
Smith House
Geo W
Geo
Marshall County
Mr Fry
Woodman
Missouri
Peoria
Fry
Snowy social notes from South Whitefield column
The South Whitefield column recounts sleigh and bobsled rides, a dog bite incident, upcoming parties and a planned Eden furniture sale. It notes Mrs Moore leaving for Nebraska, James Divelbiss selling property near Spainand, and a large dancing party at the home of Mr and Mrs John with about 20 couples attending including Mrs Moore as a honored guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Mr Baugh
Harriet
Noway
Edith
Daniel Betts
Thompson's
Whitefield
Duke Bros
Henry
Mra Moore
Fleetwood
Daly
Nebraska
James Divelbiss
John Duncan
Spainand
Will Rowe
Will
Johnny
John
Pleasant evening of music and refreshments praised
The balance of the company near neighbors. Tripping the light fantastico was enjoyed with Chas Klein on violin and Wilfred Townsend on harp. Delicate refreshments with Japanese napkins were served as souvenirs. The Daly couple organized a very enjoyable season event with fine entertainers and much praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Klein
Wilfred Townsend
Daly
Whitefield Corners Community Notices and Local Talks
Center meetings continue as Royal Olmstead's sale proceeds. Many are hopeful for Mrs D Wright's recovery. Next Sunday worship and Sunday school at 1 30 and 2 30 respectively, with Thursday prayer meetings. Mrs Lucy Clark hosts a rag sewing tomorrow mixing business with pleasure. Dr Willis hosts a Hen Party in honor of Mrs Elsie Hartley with about 12 ladies. Dr Willis keeps 107 chicks and incubator set again. N Young and W Brokaw join the poultry push, others exploring incubators. Frank J Cheney & Co of Toledo advertise Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for unresolved catarrh cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Olmstead
D. Wright
Lucy Clark
Steuben Notes on Local Health and Visits
Steuben reports Little Hazel Odell recovering from illness while 7 William Monier's condition worsens daily. The last hearing was unsatisfactory. Mr and Mrs Harry Meares visited Tanquary family, with arley and Bertha Tanquary visiting relatives across the river. Mrs O Tanquary remains ill with erysipelas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Odell
William Monier
Harry Meares
Tanquary
Rearley
Bertha Tanquary
O. Tanquary
Evangelist Smith aids Bethel meetings weeklong
Dr Everett was called and lanced her face and is slowly improving. Rev DeClark continues meetings at Bethel with Evangelist Smith from Peoria assisting this week. An oyster supper at Yankee Street Baptist church drew a very large crowd on a lovely evening and raised 35 dollars with final total to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
DeClark
Bethel
Peoria
Smith
Yankee Street Baptist Church
Rainstorm Destroys Roads and Local News From Saratoga
Old Mr Nichol remains ill as heavy rain wrecks roads. Mrs Annie McAfee visited Chicago. Miss Spare visits Sparland cousin Mrs Jessie Webber. Prayer meetings held at John Shearer and Wesley Doyle. James Keenan travels to Missouri to see a sick brother. Allie Webber runs a weekly singing school at the church. Porter Martin ill in Nebraska but improving. Quarterly church meeting crowded despite storm. Rheumatism Cure claims 1 to 3 days relief, 75 cents, sold by F A Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichol
Annie McAfee
Chicago
Miss Spare of
Sparland
Jessie Webber
John Shearer
James Keenan
Missouri
Wesley Doyle
Allie Webber
Nebraska
Porter Martin
Merrell
Local Notices from La Prairie Center and Nearby
Will Scott is ill. Rev Nesbit assists in Kirkwood meetings. Mrs Doran returned from Nebraska to visit Gillet. Denver trip reports mixed health. Cora Scott and family sick after trip to Chillicothe. A major fire on Friday the 16th destroyed James Smith’s hay and horse barns, a historic local landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dam
Cora Scott
Will
Chillicothe
James Smith
Spectacle men and locals noted in town this week
Richard and Ed Spencer visited Lostant as business callers. Miss Georgie Hulme hosted Friday callers at her aunt's. Mrs Perry Mills died Saturday morning and a son was born Friday night to her husband, a deep loss for friends. We note recoveries and local visits across Henry Varna and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forchtgott
Silverstone
Richard
Ed Spencer
Lostant
Bessie Roberts
Henry
Gracie Lee
Cook
Normal
Magnolia
Walters
Utica
John Dean
Georgie Hulme
Mattie Potter
Turner
Faghaed Spencer
Perry Mills
Death touched Quaker Lane as Mills family mourns
Amos Wilson visited Springfield and Wenona over the weekend while Bertha Mills and others traveled from Normal. The Mills family, including Perry Mills and his wife, mourns the death of Lillian E Mills aged 8, who left a baby boy. Funeral attendance included Nathan Edsall and son Horace from Town and brothers Albert and Roy Mills of Ann Arbor and Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Amos Wilson
Springfield
Bertha Mills
Normal
Morris Wilson
Wenona
Daniel Koons
Nathan Edsall
Horace
Town
Lillian
Milton Mills
Chicago
Albert
Ann Arbor
Roy
Perry Mills
Hillian E. Mills
Perry
Measles Close Jennie Newport School Palatine
Measles close Jennie Newport’s school in Palatine as Supt Hawthorne reports a closure last week Monday. Small town notices include church weather cancellation and a turkey street event rained out while Ashley farm near Palatine sells at cash auction to Luther Graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Newport
Hawthorne
Palatine School
McGee
John Travis
Grandpa Strawn
Turkey Street
Ashley
Palatine
Luther Graves
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Unique Pain Cure
Ballard's Snow Liniment claims a unique composition and superior penetration. It asserts it cures rheumatism sprains bruises worn out nerves and more and warns buyers to avoid imitations. Sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Powell
Whitefield News Winter Weather and Community Notices
Roads are rough and slippery as winter weather continues. The school is slim due to sickness. many families report colds. Lindsey Anderson shipped cattle to Chicago Tuesday night. William Fountain and bride visited at F. Bells. A. McKeon’s Frank Bell family is ill. Whitefield J. O. O. F. lodge in Tiskilwa reported a good meeting. Mrs Finegan’s children kept home for sickness. Lectures at Henry impressed Miss Vail and Miss Phebe. visitors from Nevada Iowa and Princeton visited Mrs Frannie Anderson. Telegraph Grange canceled due to storm. next meeting January 30. Rebekahs of Whitefield plan a recitation contest and oyster supper February 9. prizes offered and all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey Anderson
Chicago
William Fountain
F. Bell
A. McKeon
Frank Bell
Whitefield
Tiskilwa
Finegan
Vail
Phebe
Henry
Suggart
Nevada
Iowa
Downing
Princeton
Frannie Anderson
Telegraph Grange
Allare
Rebekahs
Whitefield Corners
Electric Bitters advertised as remedy for female complaints
Advertisement promotes Electric Bitters claiming to relieve nervous sleepless spells constipation headaches and mood issues with claimed health benefits and a money back guarantee. Also notes a new Crop Farm Lease offering with sale options at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
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