Our Sister Towns Lacon Local News Update
Mrs Davida Ong has been very sick. Mrs David Burrows recovering from lung fever. A M Stateler visited with his parents J C Law. Oak Garrett recovering from a recent accident. Ehoer Whittle fell through ice but escaped. Lacon dancing club held a dance at the K of P hall and plans more. Peter Howard of Wilburn buried from Catholic church. uncle of Sheriff Howard and Patrick Howard. Mira Ella Houge died at her sister Mrs Baker's and buried from M E church. heart disease. John Fisher estate sale by executors Henry Fisher and Chas Gapen. Wunder bought 243 acres, George Jenkins land near old homestead, Katia Finnegan died of stomach catarrh. buried from Catholic church. She leaves parents and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Davida Ong
David Burrows
A. M. Stateler
Mod
J. C. Law
Oak Garrett
Gayoa
P. Hall
Peter Howard
Wilburn
Sheriff Howard
Patrick Howard
Mira
Ella-Houge
Sher
Baker
M. EB
John Fisher
Henry Fisher
Chas
Gapen
Paul Wunder
George Jenkins
Pas Barr
Revival Meeting At M E Church Sparks Local Interest
Sparland notes report a revival at the M E church drawing interest. Mrs Kline of Chicago visits sister Mrs Buckley as Lew Osborne and wife attend the town hall event on Feb 8. Comrade Parker dies. Henry fire devastates the town. Rebecca Lodge hosts a Feb 8 social. C E S S elects seven members and plans a Feb 5 initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillette
Riddell
McGillick
Henry
W. Tiddell
M. E. Church -Liic
Kline
Chicago
G. W. Buckley
Lew Osborne
Town Hall
Jillian Barton
F. A. Barr
Leslie Barr
McDoneld
Rock Island
McMmmn
Hlenry Bechacher
Nebraska
A. J. Parker
Co C
I. Inft
Lawon Post
A. BR
C. FE
Banta
South Whitefield
Varna Social Notes and Local Events Lead Off Week
Ruth Kennedy Varna spent Sunday in La con. The Masquerade ball is set for Friday night. Komnett Hancock of Lacon was in Marna Wednesday. The Kensington club meets Thursday at Louisa Kaatz's home. Mrs Gall McCulloch hosted Mrs Uizzie Ramsey of Lacon Monday. Chris Broaddus and son are in Varna visiting Frank McCullough. The Rand boys wore new suits Friday night at the social and supper. Mrs Duchene of Lacon and Mrs Taylor of Peon visited the Broadduses last week. Rollin Swindler of Magnolia stayed in Varna Wednesday after visiting the county seat. R. W. Justice attended his brother-in-law Mrs Shafer's funeral in Washburn. Amiel Gril, in the beaudical, has returned and is unable to walk. A bridge between Varna and Strea tor burned last week. The train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wii Shields
Grand Ridge
Komnett Hancock
Lacon
Marna
Kensington Club
Louisa Kaatz
Mra Uizzie Ramsey
Gall McCulloch
Chris Broaddus
Soniare
Varna
Frank McCuligh
Rand
Local notes from South Wattefield area recount visits and events
The report covers residents visiting relatives in Sara toma and Henry with mentions of church services and a basket social planned at Burson school. It notes convalescence for Mrs P D Kine, travel delays for some traveling via Center M KE, a sale by Mr Biachér, and a reminiscence of school days with James Andrews and other Booth Whitefield friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wattefield
Ota Wilson
London
Presbyterian Church
P. D. Kine
M. G. Cotney
Saratoma
P. D. Kline
L. K
D. Ia
H. D.bonham
Mre
Brandenburg
Henry
James Andrews
Ford County
Booth Whitefield
Church Cemetery
James
What Shall We Have for Dessert
A family question becomes a quick choice with Jell-O as a two minute no bake dessert. Mix with hot water, set to cool, available in Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry at grocers.
Whitefield Corners Community Notes
Orphena Knight returns from Peoria and George Snell is expected home soon. Ed Snyder of Nebraska visits with family. Abram Shorts and George Johnson go to Iowa for a visit. Residents have visited ruins from the Henry fire. Remember the War Drama Friday evening with Will Wright and Flo Brokaw providing music. Epworth League meets every Sunday at the church with Bertha Swift leading a new topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphena Knight
Peoria
George Snell
Ed Snyder
Nebraska
Abram Shorts
George Johnson
Iowa
Henvy
Will Wright
Flo Brokaw
Neighbors Bid Farewell to Schacher Family
John Foul moved on the place vacated by Mr Schacher as the Schachers prepared to leave. Norton Trompynson and family moved Monday to the A Brasfield place near James Russell Jr. he was sick but improving. Mrs John Titus of La Prairie Center visited O Tanquary’s. Mr Titus attended the sale. Lewia Odell’s twin son Lewia was dangerously ill but better. Bethel youths enjoyed a lively evening at I Kelenbeck’s. Henry Schacher’s sale closed well with a large crowd. The Schachers left Saturday for Nebraska with carload possessions. neighbors hosted a farewell gathering and presented a rocking chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foul
Schacher
Norton
A. Brasfield
Sparland
James Russell Jr
John Titus
la Prairie Center
O. Tanquary’s
Titus
Lewia Odell
T Lewia
Bethel
I. Kelenbeck
South Steuben
Carom
Henry Schacher
Peoria
Nebraska
Mother Gray's Sweet Powder for Children
Advertisement for Mother Gray's Sweet Powder used by a nurse in a New York children's home. Claims to break up colds in 24 hours and cure fevers headaches stomach upsets teething disorders and destroy worms. Sold by druggists 26 cents with sample mailed free from Allen Olmstead LeRoy, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Allen 8
Olmstead
LeRoy O
Community notices and church supper at Booth Saratoga
Karl Doyle is reported quite sick. Mra Kelley had a poor spell Saturday but is better. Feb public sales by Vorce Higgins George Shorts and earlier sale by George McAtee Henry King. Oyster supper at the church on the 20th with cakes chicken and other dishes invited. Proceeds go to pay the sexton. E. L. held annual meeting electing officers Jennie Wilson president Owen Doyle first VP J. W. Johnston second VP Bessie Holmes third VP Alfred Holmes fourth VP Retth Hawksworth secretary Wm Hollandsworth treasurer.}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L
Thos Hubbel
Jennie Wilson
Owen Doyle
J. W. Johnston
Bessie Holmes
Alfred Holmes
Retth Hawksworth
Wm Hollandsworth
Mrs Johnston
E. L. Adge
North Hopewell Social Roundup Inspires Weekend News
Sunday social notes from North Hopewell mention Jayy vary, Charley Marten planning activities for Tuesday, Willie Ransom visiting Hennepri ort, and Will Crouse with family visiting George Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Hopewell
Jayy Vary
Unclear OCR Fragment Seeks Context on Blood and Skin
Damaged text fragment references nervous blood and skin with repeated garbled lines. No coherent event or entities to identify a full news item.
Manhood OncE More Assert Itself
A vintage ad urges men to seek Dr Vance Powell for cure of manhood issues caused by youthful indiscretions drains or overwork. It claims many men have lost hope but can be cured by his treatment and promises better future happiness for themselves and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Powell
Public Health Ad Offers Free Consultation for Medical Cure
An advertisement promises free consultation and advice for a medical cure. It urges hopeless patients to seek help confidentially, claiming no charge for initial talk and promising relief from nervous debility, varicocele, stricture, loss of strength, atrophy, prostatic troubles, and other disorders.
Reflex Complication and Chronic Disorder Advertisement
An advertisement offers scientific treatment for chronic diseases affecting the whole body. It invites consultation or letters, praises its beat and most successful care, and claims to avoid old instrumental exams and surgical knives. It targets women with diseases peculiar to their sex.
Powell Specialist Advertises X Ray Treatment in Peoria
Dr Vance M Powell sole owner of Powell and Hanal mai Electro Vacuum Treatment offers mica plate X ray examinations free. Office at Masonic Temple Adama Street over Schradzki Clothing Peoria Ill. Hours daily 9 to 5 evenings Wed Sat 7 to 8 40 p m Sunday 10 to 12 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell. & Hanalmai
Masonic Temple
Adama Street
A. Schradzki
Peoria
Ill
Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Family News
Ira George Barker visited sister Mrs Will Crouse on Saturday. Mrs Bey Marten and children visited daughter Mrs Charles Marten. Edna Ransom helped with housework. Bert Ruggles, recently operated on in Chicago, returns home improved. Ransom family horses ill with possible epidemic. An entertainment Saturday evening Jan 26 asks non–bringing basket visitors to pay at door. good time expected. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira George Barker
Will Crouse
Bey Marten
Charles Marten
Edna_ Ransom
Clem Ransom
Bert Ruggles
Chicago
H. Ransom
Willie Ransom
Putnam Briefs And Notices From The M W A Meeting
The M W A held a special business meeting on Wednesday evening. Freight rate hikes slow coal prop business. John Wels of Peoria visited to assist Etna Life Insurance interests locally. Carrie Finley and Frank Anderson wed at the Finley home. John Carleon attended Telephone Co managers meeting when his horse bolted and was later recovered. Hugh Finnegan’s team ran away causing damage before being stopped at J M Winship’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wels
Peoria
Etna Life Insurance Co
W. H. Williams
Putnam
Carrie Finley
Frank Anderson
Geo Finley
John Carleon
The
Telephone Co
Henry Lewis
Hugh Finnegan
Finggyan
J. M. Winship
Local Notes From Lone Tree And Surrounding Areas
Frank Bell and wife were in Henry Monday trading. Mrs J J Rogers left for Keota Iowa last Friday. Miss Eddy plans a February sunday school entertainment. Wm Johnson and family attended the Ketchum Anderson wedding last week. Jesse Anderson visited town Monday seeking cattle and spreading word of a fire on Henry last Sunday night. Bureau county Sunday school workers met at Princeton to plan future work. Revival to begin at Cottage M E church this week with Rev White of Tiskilwa preaching each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Frank-Bell
Henry
J. J. Rogers
Keota
Iowa
Miss Eddy
Wm. Johnson
Ketchum-Anderson
Jesse Anderson
Bureau County
Princeton
Cottage M. EE
White of
Tiskilwa
Griswold Speech at School House Postponed
G W Griswold Jr will not speak at the school house Sunday evening due to illness in the family and other unavoidable circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Griswold, Jr
Sickrezs
McNABB Moves and Local Happenings Highlight Week
Alice Wilson of Wenona called here on Monday. Sheffield visitor Dilts sought work. George Lawrence of Galesburg toured town. Fire destroyed John Wilson’s house last Thursday. Lyle Dissinger family moved to a new south side home. Ida Shields exited train after months with Houser relatives. Strangers visited Walter Griffith regarding next month’s big combination sale. Oliver Mills begins season by selling farm and buying local property with a new cellar and house materials.
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Alice" Wilson
Wenona
Mr Dilts
Sheffield
George Lawrence
Galesburg
John Wilson
Lyle Dissinger
Ida Shields
Walter Griffith
McNabb
Oliver Mills
Myotic Cure advertised for rheumatism and neurafila
An advert promotes Myotic Cure claiming rapid relief from rheumatism and neurafila in 1 to 8 days. It says the medicine removes the cause and the disease disappears after the first dose. The product is priced at 75 cents and sold by J. E. and F. A. Powell.
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J. E
F. A. Powell
Family Tragedy Near Wilson House Fire Claims Mrs. Wilson
Oliver Wilson 30 of Quaker Lane attends farmer's institutes. Arthur and Alfred Wilson transfer to Clear Creek school from Black Bo. J N Wilson and W Griffth each had a pig sent by express. A late railroad survey passed in front of the Caldwell school and Grange hall. Ida Shields returns to her old Indiana home after weeks away. John Wilson's house burned, killing Mrs. Wilving the day before. Neighbors saved hay and grain. $900 insurance on house plus furnishings. The family stays at Alfred Given's home.
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Oliver Wilson
Arthur
Alfred Wilson
Clear Creek
Bo W.G. Griffth
J. N. Wilson
Express
Cld
Grange Hall
Ida Shields
Indiana
John ‘Wilson
Wilving
Alfred Given
Laxative Bromo Quinine Box Seal Prompts Question
A garbled line shows a signature on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine product. The text implies a traditional remedy, but the OCR quality makes details unclear. The signature appears to validate the item as a trusted medicinal box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Inirh
Mrs Aaron Bartlett Obituary Notes Long Life of Slavery Roots
Mrs Aaron Bartlett born Harriet Ann Bartlett in 1823 in Kentucky lived through slavery then moved to Missouri and Illinois. She married three times and raised children including John Wienry. died after long illness. Funeral at Presbyterian church with Rev R L Campbell officiating and a large turnout. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness shown during illness and after death.
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Aaron Bartlett
Harriet Ann Bartlett
Kentucky
Ele
Christopher Bedford
Virginia
Missouri
Hammon Jandera
John Wienry
Granville
Putnam County
Ill
Henry
Hattie
Bartlett
John
Presbyterian Church
R. L. Campbell
Alex Brown
Richard Waughop
H. D. Bon- 2
Beloved Belmont County Native Passes Away in Putnam County
Born June 12 1831 in Belmont County Ohio he moved to Putnam County in 1858 with a nine year interval in Tonica He married Margaret Morris Sept 14 1865 and they had Mary wife of John N Wilson and Florence A who with their mother mourn the loss He died Jan 16 at the new home and was buried Jan 18 in Friends cemetery on Clear Creek A longtime neighbor and devout Society of Friends member His death ends a quiet upright life and he is recalled as an example to younger men
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont County
Ohio
Putnam County
Tonica
Margaret Morris
Mary
John N. Wilson
Florence A
Altbe
Friends
Clear Creek
Death of Jacob F. Anderson at Keota Born 1884 in West Virginia
Jacob F. Anderson died Monday December 31 1900 at age 66 years 11 months. Born January 26 1884 in Monongahela County West Virginia he moved with family to Putnam Illinois in 1850 and later settled in Seventy Six township near Keota Iowa. He married Harriet Pettit in 1859 and left five children Sanford A Jessie Morris John D Cora P and Eliza P with four sisters and two brothers surviving him. He joined the Baptist church in 1866 and remained active as a Christian until death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Jacob F. Anderson
Monongahela County
West Virginia
Putnam
Bureau
Harriet Pettit
John Anderson
Sanford A
Jessie Morris
John D
Cora P
Eliza P
Illinois
Seventy- Six Township
Keota
Iowa
Baptiat Church
Funeral Note From Keota Church Service
A Keota Eagle item recalls a local funeral at the Baptist church with pastor F B Palme preaching from Second Timothy. The deceased, a former blacksmith turned farmer, is buried on the family lot. Mentions cousins J R Roison and Jesse Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fyte
J. R. Roison
Jesse Anderson
The Grip Epidemic and Benson’s Protectives
The article warns grip is widespread and deadly especially for middle aged and elderly. It promotes Benson's PONets PLAs and TER chest back protection and Benson's plasters as the cure and preventive measure offered by Seabury & Johnson, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besson
Benson
Seabury & Johnson, Manufacturing Chemists
New York
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Katia Finnecan
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Brnday
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Charley Marten
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DR. Vance
Powell
Vance M. Powell
Quaker
Jacob Anderson
A, Sey
REDE
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Sidagi
Thoe
Monic Wroyd
Wred Williams
Anna Bell
Ladies’ Aid Society of the 4
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Campbell
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Schoor
Lewis V. Smith
Acuta
A. Stibgen
Adai Bush
Pearl Smith
Erry
A. K. Tullis
Christ
Presbyterian
Steel Gaek
Steve
Perry Hardware CO
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