Our Sister Towls and Local Happenings in Whitfield
A stream of short notices from Whitfield and nearby areas recounts a wedding anniversary surprise for Tho Clark and wife, a fire at Coulton's house seen from Broadmore, Benedict moving into Zeigler’s house, sale at Zeigler’s, and plans for social events. Also noted are religious league activities, sick health updates, visitors from Indiana, and local church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitfield
Tho
Clark
Renee
Oder
Calef
Cuolton
Broadmore
Deyoe
Benedict
Wate Cox
KeWanee Social News Highlights Local Visits
Mrs Clyde Darby returns to Kewanee after visiting Mr and Mrs Calvin Stalriper. Mrs Val Hofer shows signs of improvement and hopes to walk soon. Mrs W G Dorsey and Mrs T D Hubbell visited. Husbands attended Legier sale. Jay Barnes heads to Hutchinson Kansas and Oklahoma. Valentine Bogner's family installs telephone. Wil Thompson and daughter visit from Nebraska. Mrs James Somers and sister visit. Mrs A C Barnes and Ella Hackett visit. Mr and Mrs Andrew Hauntner visit Perry Dunn. Klein of Henry visiting brother John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Darby
Kewanee
Calvin Btarliper
Val Hofer
W. G. Dorsey
T. D. Hubbell
Legier
Jay Barnes
Hutchison
Kas
Oklahoma
Valentine Bogner
Wil Thompson
Nebraska
James Somers
James Harris
A. C. Barnes
Ella Hackett
Andrew Haunter
Perry Dunn
Tie Klein
Henry
Johi
North Baratoga society notes and local incidents
North Baratoga reports on visits by Whnter Martel and wife to Wm Yargor's, a contest over whose baby is sweetest, a nosebleed incident involving Mrs Joby Nickoll's horse near Bradford, and a box social planned by the Ladies Aid of Boyd's Grove at Robert Conover's. Fred Barton’s family attended services and visited Father Huffman, James McCurdy and John Nichols improved weather by moving items, James McClays father is low after a stroke, Elsio Barker and WineMe ice are sick, and George Krepper's mother arrives on the 14th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Baratoga
Martel
Yargor
Mattern
Whitefield
Martell
Bradford
Joby Nickoll
Evers
Boyd
Robert Conover
Fred Barton
Father Huffman
James McCurdy
John Nichols
James McCiay
Elsio Barker
George Krepper
Hennepin Catalog Shows Baby Wagons And Prices
An advertisement lists Wonser Tian offering baby buggies go carts and children's express wagons. It promotes a catalogue and display of various houses in Ones Tilbolg with their prices. Franklin Glass Contractor and Purihor in Hennepin, Dl offers further information.
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Wonser
Tilbolg
Pranklin Glass Contractor
Puri- Hor
Hennepin
Local Sawmill Accident and Regional Social Notes
Jabe Carrier fell from a roof at Carrier Bros sawmill last Monday and broke both wrists. Mrs W B Leech Lillian Twillinger and SW Turner spend the week in Chicago. Weeks Bros sold their east of Deonepin farm to Peter M Morine for 3000 dollars. Mr and Mrs Chay Hamil and daughter Janice of Morants visited Henvepin Sunday. Band concert and ball at Grand Opera House Wednesday night was superb. Wesler Kays and family visited mother Henning Tuesday evening. Dr Thomas and a Mr Eagleston of Henry were in the city Monday. Hoon A W Hopkins of Granville was in the city Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrier’ Bros
W. B. Leech
Lillian Twillinger
S.W .Turner
Chicago
Weeks Bros
Deonepin
Peter M. Morine
Chay Hamil
Janice
Morants
Grand Opera House
Wesler Kays
Henning
Thomas
Eagleston
Henry
A. W., Hopkins
Granville
Putnam M W A campers visit Chillicothe for woodcraft
Putnam M W A camp members traveled to Chillicothe on invitation to observe the local camp confer woodcraft degrees. Afterward Chillicothe hosted a fine supper as visitors lingered until the homeward train, with remarks about aging members among them.
Local Notes of Florida Area Residents and Events
A miscellaneous column notes Mrs. George Hetrick among the ailing and George Glemens of Missouri visiting. Residents attended church, Roald Hanold and the Delninger sisters visited Maud Jenkins. James Chance and family plan a sunny south departure in about two weeks. Mrs. M. E. Arnholt of Peoria helps organize a Royal Neighbors of America camp. The Maccabees held a social supper with about $12 in receipts. Little Joe Edwards injured his elbow, Dr. F C Taylor attended. Leech’s barn burned. ten tons of hay, corn crib and lumber lost. no insurance. cause undetermined.
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George Hetrick
George Glemens-of
F. GC. Taylor-of
Magnolia Mrs Harris Chicago Visit and Ottawa Trip
Fragmentary note records Magnolia Mrs Harris in Chicago last week and Hans going to Ottawa on Monday. It mentions Clarence Rozelle being returned and Bent Ben Louis new house nearing completion. Leah reportedly went west for a spring visit.
Magnolia Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Guests
Magnolia and nearby towns saw numerous visitors and social events including Mrs James Ailebrand in town Sunday, Inez Gbundy resuming duties Monday, Vera Harris staying with Mary McKirgan, John Thornton shipping hogs Thursday night, Muriel Meredith visiting Mrs O F Taylor in Granville, Nellie Phillips hosting Mae Glover, Mona feet Haws entertaining friends, F E Smith visiting Clear Creek, J W Otto visiting Hennepin, Ladies Aid meeting with Mrs John Ramage Thursday, Serene and Smith from Granville visiting, and a theater night for Among the Breakers. A wedding party of Elizabeth Fulner and Roslen Travis was noted.
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Magnolia
Henry
James Ailebrand
Inez Gbundy
Vera [Arris
Mary
McKirgan
John Thornton
Muriel Meredith
Rutland
O. F. Taylor
Granville
Nellie Phillips
Marseilles
the Baptist, Parsonage
Vince Acq
Elizebeth MM
Fulner
Roslen Travis
Two Surprise Parties Mark Community Week in Lone Tree
In Lone Tree this week two surprise parties delighted residents. Mia Johnson and family hosted a warm gathering with gifts and a fine dinner as neighbors celebrated her move to South Whitefield. A second surprise honored Bell on his birthday with family and Odd Fellows guests, a lodge visit, and a festive late-night sendoff with a special chair and a warm farewell.
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Miam Johnson
South Whitefield
Ira Johnson
Bank Bell
Odd Fellows
Mr Bell
Bell
John
My Dwyer
Sala
Birthday Poem Sees Forward March From Youth To Death
Samuel Parker of Chicago writes a reflective verse dated January 21 1002 on turning seventy one. The poem traces aging from adolescence through marriage children and a stable life, then imagines looking back with mercy and gratitude rather than regret. It ends with a steady forward gaze toward a joyful future.
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Ani
Samuel Parker
Chicago
Lacon’s Awakening Promises Prosperity Across Town
A Pontoon of older reports notes Lacon’s growth after wood mill rebuilding boosts employment for over a hundred families. Henry and nearby towns show bright futures as Lacon furthers progress with a new school, cement walks, water works, and a city library while leaders like Mayor Thompson and businessman Bridge Buchanan drive renewed prosperity.
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Lacon
Prince‘ton
Renton
Wvoden
Henry
Laconiano
Lacan Woolen Mill
Lacoy
John I. Thompson
Willis H. Ford
First National Bank
Buchanan
Robert B. Fort
Special Sale of Muslin Underwear Goes Into Second Week
The department store announces a second week of a special muslin underwear sale. Prices and stock are favorable with garments described as well made, roomy, and clean in ventilated work rooms. Shoppers are urged to replenish their undergarments as the sale continues.
Ely Brothers Cream Balm Sold By Druggists For Nasal Catarrh
A long standing advertisement describes Ely Brothers Cream Balm as a popular cure for nasal catarrh. The article notes its scientific formula, reliable results, and urging druggists to stock the product to satisfy customers seeking a proven remedy.
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Ely Brothers
Ely
Washington as future metropolis of English speaking world
An essay reports interviews with Cecil Rhodes Andrew Carnegie and Hiram Maxim all agreeing Washington will become the metropolis of the English speaking world Americans note Britain’s colonies drawing toward the United States with the Caribbean considering annexation. Ballard’s hot dose advertises relief for coughs and colds from Dr Powell’s City drugstore. Subscriptions to Henry Republican offered at HM nod No 2.
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T. Stéid
Cecil Rhodes
Andrew Ohnegie
Hiram Maxim
Washington
Londo
Stead Adda
Forte
Enea
Ballard
Dr Powell
City
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