Our Sister Towns in Lacon and Clyde Notes
Local letter from Lacon and Clyde reports visitors and social events. Guests include Lacan dra Charles Jones and two East St Louis children hosted by Mrs US 8 Coward and Mrs Ells worth. A Strauss orchestra concert nets players seven dollars each, court adjourns, and community groups hold socials, teas, and a W G U address on Woman's Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dra Charles Jones
Louis
Wm J. Fort
Phineas Stevens
Lacon
Y. P
C. BE
Nellie Thompson
Qgourt
Judge Green
Geo O. Barnes
Barbara Replogle
Suh
Congregational Church
Lacon High School
Chester Martin
W. F. Nicholson
Emma May Thompson
Tamperance Hall
Tamperance Alliance
Helen Gougar
J. G. Evans
Sparland Notes Highlight Socials and Local Visits
Edward Chrisman visits his brother George in Sparland while Samual Barton hosts a visit from Robert Doran of Kansas. A Masonic social at Martin's Hall draws a crowded crowd with fine singing and dancing. George Marsh plans a northern trip to promote Sparland Coal Co. and its high quality sparland coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Nixon
Wifd
Samual Barton
Robert Doran
Kansas
H. J. Adams
Henry
Bonnie Oakon
Poorla
Algo
Martin’s ‘Hall
G. W. Zimmerman
Wyoming
Con Wall
Batchelor
Roy Newel
Roy
George Marsh
Sparland
Sparland Coal Co
The Handsomest Lady in Henry Endorses Kemp’s Balsam
A woman praised Kemp's Balsam for Miront and Jaga curing her cough instantly when other remedies failed. A free one bottle trial offer is advertised, with a 50 cent large size available and a druggist ready to provide it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Kemp
Whitefield and Redtown clash at Whitefield Corner
Whitefield shooting club members refused to shoot unless Redtown boys shot again at Whitefield Corner. The scene involved Jas Wilson Whitefield, Eday Shorts who was shot in the back of the head last Saturday, and visitors from Peoria and Cambridge. Local figures John Spencer and Dr W F. Spneer are noted in passing as seasonal business travelers amid the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas Wilson
Spring Valley
Eday Shorts
Eddie
John Spencer
Peoria
W F. Spsneer
Cambridge
Wasa Geand
Fallura
Whitefield Corners
Mercury
Dr Willis
Red Town
W.C
Mollie Stringer
Whitefield Corners Road Improvement Plea
A local column laments severe winter cold and urges residents to back a gravel road project to Henry. It details proposed gravel pits, volunteer labor, and land value gains, arguing for year round access over distant rail options. The piece appeals to residents who value progress and sensible public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Wacon
Townalile
Their Business Booming at Dr Powell's Drug Store
Dr Powell's drug store sees a surge in trade after offering free trial bottles of Dr King's New Discovery. The remedy is advertised as curing coughs colds asthma bronchitis and other throat and lung diseases quickly with a free trial bottle to test before purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
Dr King
Local visitors and a trotting horse purchase
Mr Granburg of Peoria visited the city on Tuesday. Mr T. B. Price of Chicago stopped by Saturday and Sunday. A. D. Rouseeau of Chicago also spent the weekend here. J. B. Davis bought a trotting horse and his wife is described as the bell of the town. We have been informed of two wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ienpepin
Granburg
Peoria
T. B. Price
Chicago
D. Rouseeau
J. B. Davis
Community notices and social updates from Mt Palatine area
Local items report gatherings at the Congregational church on Human Nature as it was and yet to be. Mrs Sutcliffe and nephew Charley visit Alfred. Mr John Goudy breaks ribs after a fall. Coleman family faces illness. mortgage of safety with Patterson and Ham advised for chimney fires. Charles Powell and Hattie Davis wed at Commercial Hotel with about 100 guests. A T Purviance suffers eye injury from a cow but recovers. dehorning advice given for Jersey cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor
Gallagher
Tom Dore
Samuel Sutcliffe
Charley
Sutcliffe
Alfred
Congregational Church
John Goudy
Goudy
Coleman
Cowen
Patterson
Ham
Pee m
Commercial Hotel
Rev A. Burr
Charles Powell
Mt Palatine
Hattie Davis
Hennepin
A. T. Purviance
Purviance
Amos
Local notes on clubs and births in Swede settlement
A town letter reports a literary society forming near the Swede settlement and a new Putnam Light Guard supper club planned for January 30. Major and Ben Long of Knoxville visit. El Condit attends a daughter Fann’s Davenport wedding. a new grocery store run by T G Grubbs opens amid local business growth. A singing class organized by Elmer Hunter and Mat Drake gathers many in the Swede settlement. a new town band forms in Wilberburg with names listed for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cte
Caleb Condit
Chicago
Caley
Hie
Putnam Light Guard
Glyan Furmula
Heakins Hal
Wbelog
Pureiseness
Alening Road
Jesus
Major
Ben Long
Knoxville
Weck O' Woods
James Long
Ezra Townley
T G@ Grubbs
Elmer Flunter
Mat Drake
el Condit
Fann
Davenport
Condit
Wttleburg
Geo Bean
Ed Parker
Elmer
Willie Hunter
Will Golden
Orville Winship
Dick Skuskell
Dwight Ball
George Wheeler
Willie Hawkins
Elmer Haroes
Walter Cook
Melvile Hewkins
George Benton
Campbell
Jobn Stephens
Boys
Prairie wintery notes and rural leisure in Bachman district
Three degrees below zero and scarce rabbits mark a severe prairie midwinter. The Putnam band plans a successful undertaking if supported, while Prof Koch starts a singing class at Wherry schoolhouse with 16 pupils. Fox hunting thrives amid farm holidays and a social party hosted by Mr and Mrs Montgomery signals a lively community scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iligh Prairie
Etta Brackents
Amereas
Bachman
Putnam Band
Theo
Mother Earth
Koch
Mra Montgomery
Jan Ti
High Prairie Literary continues weekly despite changes
Guests at a festive board celebrated with hearty goodwill and executive grace. The gathering lasted until two in the morning, then guests returned home. The High Prairie Literary, now in its seventh winter, continues Tuesday evenings, with actors changing as past members depart.
Local notes report insurance visit and land sale plan
The article notes Missouri and Kansas player Clark Haws may play at Belleville within a month. Rockford Insurance Co. adjuster Mr Jackson visited, finding business satisfactory. It also lists Ephraim Smith estate lands to be sold by master in chancery on the 26th at Hennepin courthouse. Further items include a graveside burial, lodge installation, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmaguelix
Clark Haws
Missouri
Kansas
Belleville
Jackson
Rockford Insurance Co
Ephraim Smith
Court House
Hennepin
Sarah Horton
Silas Horton
Magnolia
Local notes include sickness relief and social news
Milo reports last week’s sick list are better. Charley Logie returns today from his trip. Mrs Pratt is poorly calling in Dr Wills. A new singing class may form at the Christian church. Barnard Stimley sociable went as planned. dance at Barnard Stimley hosted a merry crowd. Jack Dawson travels to Dallas county Iowa and visits a brother in Green county. Fraok Caywood hints at a girl and plans to go south for the spring. Charley Lowe travels toward Lewistown with wife near Peoria. Chamberlains Cough Remedy sold widely with cured users praising it. Mrs Ingergell persuades husband against publishing infidel articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Charley Logie
Wm Pratt
Wills
The
Christian Church
Mr Sinman
Os Bennett
Milton Shimel
Barnard Stimley
Jack Dawson
Dallas County
Iowa
Green County
Fraok Caywood
Mississippi
Charley Lowe
Lewistown
Peoria
Castoria Refrain Through Life Stages
The verse traces how Castoria appears in every life stage from infancy to motherhood. It highlights the product as a constant remedy and caregiver figure associated with the child's health and family use.
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