Local Notices and Social Roundup From Town
Editor Ellsworth's Chicago trip notes. Funeral attendance for Mrs Monlux. Washburn guests Anna and Minnie Luts. Mrs Henry Wisher's Chicago visit. Richard Wier family moved to Eastward. Spring Chicago plans for Mrs I H Grant. Teachers institute at Sparland. D K Long and family with Peoria relatives. Merchants Karnival praised. Ida Twist wins prize at G N Rose's studio. Mary Rennick dies in Chicago. funeral in town. measles hit three children. Lime Kiln Club sleigh ride incident dubbed owl Kill Klub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Chicago
Howard Young
Henry
Monlux
Anna
Minnie Luts
Washburn
Louise Ebringer
Henry Wisher
Whitreday
Whiting
Ind
Richard Wier
F. H. Brant
I. H. Grant
0. K. Turbitt
Teachers Institute
Sparland
D. K. Long
Peoria Apont
Mr. Long
John Greiyes
Dave
Mraug
Peoria
Owl Kill Klub
Mary Rennick
Geo Rennick
Mary Smith
SPARLAND Church Protracted Meetings and Local Notes
Protracted meetings continue at Lo M.D. church this week. Dr Boylan assisted in a surgical operation in Peorias Monday. Sleighing has been good for weeks but is nearly gone. Residents attended Burns banquet and ball in Peoria Wednesday. Born to Win Kenny and wife a daughter on the 20th. H Chadwick and wife and son visited from Marshalltown, Iowa. Roboleas party went to H. D. Bonham's Wednesday night. Mrs Wesmer has a position at the Bonland post office and good prospects for a signor.
New Medical Claim Regulates Nerves and Digestion
An obscure advert claims a new principle regulates nerves stomach and bowels via a discovery. It promotes Drifiles oils to cure bad taste torpid liver piles constipation and other ailments for men women and children. It lists a price and sample offer from JBL TK and AL Powley stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramples
JBL & TK
AL Powell
Wroy Stara fMenry Us
Ada
Sugar Grove Grange Meeting Postponed to Jan 3
The Sugar Grove grange at C E Burt's was postponed a week and will meet next Tuesday night January 3. A letter from John McFadyen to Chauncey Barnes notes Mat Tremaine Tom Weir and O Hunt are in Oklahoma exploring land and seeking a homestead. A Mr Nelson of Iowa promotes a local creamery and a meeting may be called to gauge farmer interest. The southern Sugar Grove creamery project has fallen through for unspecified reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
C. EB
Burt
John McFadyen
Chauncey Barnes
Mat Tremain
Tom Weir
O] Hunt
Oklahoma
Tom
Mr Nelson
Iowa
Community News From Ford County Notes Illnesses and Crops
Uncle Watford Bonham heals, Nightwonger family sick but improving, Mrs Homer Swift weakens. Robert Hubbard visits Bonham. Miss Neliie and Annie Baugh home for weeks. Burson district closed for a week due to Misa Cunningham illness. Miss Monahan also ill. Dr Forrest aided recovery. school resumed. T. 8. Hunt home from visit. Benj Andrews praised for corn and home, Jim Andrews thriving. locals recall Andrews brothers as huatlera neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watford Bonham
Paul Nightwonger
Homer Swift
Robert Hubbard
H. D. Bonham
Neliie
Annie Baugh
Burson
Misa Cunningham
la Ray
Asa
Lon
Monahan
Forrest
Mra T
Hunt
Benj Andrews
Ben
James Andrews
Ford County
Jim
Andrews Brothers
Huatlera
Letter from Mrs. Cone in Paris Jett notes suicide plea
The letter from Mrs F C Cone at Paris Jett reveals a suicide note to her husband claiming sleepless nights and unendurable pain. It references Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and promotes a sales pitch for a medicine and an offer of a free booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Cone
Paris
Jett
Wong
Miles
Powell
Community Notes from Grove Town Meeting and Local Updates
Mrs G. Snell improves while Grove meetings continue. Wilfred Townsend plans to go west this spring. Adna Hartley holds a public sale on the 16th to prepare for moving west. Mrs Homer Swift remains an invalid but cheerful. A new blacksmith is expected, and townsfolk welcome it. The Willing Workers meet Friday at Mr Carry Fosdick’s. True is building a temporary dwelling until the new house. They report over $1600 insurance. Mr Worthingtons hauled ice Saturday. Ice cream may come next summer. Cards invite the 10th anniversary celebration of Dr and Mrs W H Willis. Laura Van Dyke and Mr Mrs DeMotto visit Dr Willis. Mr and Mrs Domasanville of Mineral and Mr and Mrs C Tanquary of Steuben visit Fosdick and Barker. Fosdick hauling lumber for a cow barn. Sabbath school at the church every Sunday at 1 20. A Sabbath concert is planned the evening of February 5. All invited for a pleasant and profitable evening. Prayer meeting at the church every Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Snell
the Grove
Wilfred Townsend
Adna Hartley
Homer Swift
Carry Fosdick
Arthur
Laura van Dyke
DeMotto
Willis
Domasanville
Mineral
C. Tanquary
Steuben
Fosdick
G. Barker
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism in a Day
An advertisement claims a “Mystic Cure” cures rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 8 days. It asserts rapid, mysterious action that removes the cause and disease, with the first dose offering noticeable benefit. Sold by JE & F A Powell, druggists, Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JE & F A Powell
Henry
Local Happenings and Weddings in Hopewell Area
Prof J B W Morgan called at Sawyer school on Wednesday. Mike Balensifor Jr will work in A H Evans corn field this summer. Several weddings expected soon in the vicinity. Mrs Barbara Kuhn and daughter Emma of Clear Creek visited nearby. Mrs Wimer Pitzler of Nebraska, sister of Peter Schmitt, is visiting relatives here. A farewell party for Ike Hank was held last Thursday morning. Ike departed for Iowa on Monday, Mrs Hank to join him Thursday. Will Meuback and Clara Schmitt were married Tuesday and left by train to spend their early married days with kin in Sirentor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. W. Morgan
Sawyer School
Mike Balensifor, Jr
A. H. Evans
Barbara Kuhn
Emma
Clear Crack
Wimer Pitzler
Nebraska
Peter Schmitt
La Prairie Centre Notes and Local Moves
Charley Leigh is improving and will soon be out again at La Prairie Centre. Robt McCullough moves into his new place at the Center. Frank Harlan talks of moving to Chillicothe next spring. Camb Sligh of East Lynn visited last week. Arthur Widlmot’s eyes are better though still poor. H Stewart is sawing wood in cold weather. T Kirk of Lacon placed a Dodd family monument here. Cr W White shopped in Peoria for Center goods. Hogs shipped from Sparland. many farmers selling. A man said hog owners could wear diamonds. Fam Simmons slipped with coal and sprained an ankle. Robt Turntull of Dunbar to ship 80 head of cattle to Chicago then return home. Ten cars of stock on the same train, double header to Red Oak, Iowa. freight may go via C B & Q.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd
Cr. W. White
Peoria
la Prairie
Sparland
Fam Simmons
Robt Turntull
Dunbar
Chicago
Red Oak
Varna Notes on Local Activity and Lodge Visits
William Scarborough clerks for Charles Hultgren while William Quinnam of Washburn and Mrs Reed visit in town. Varna and nearby lodges host social events with Magnolia lodge and Highland lodge members sharing programs and sleighing outings.
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Varna
William Scarborough
Charles Hultgren
William Quinnam
Washburn
Knights of Highland Lodge
Lacon
Bucklen s Arnica Salve Ad Offers Cures and Guarantee
Bucklen s Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts braises sores tycers saltrheum fever sores tetter and cracked hands it guarantees satisfaction or money refunded at Powell s Druggist store price 85 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
Powell’sDr
Varied social notices and meetings from Varna area
Delayed from last week notes show sick visits in Tonica and Onarga guests at local homes. Local play Uncle Josh at Masonic hall. Box supper at M E church a success. Masquerade at Magnolia grange hall drew crowd. Rev Bliss and Elder Haney held meetings. Teachers attended Granville institute. Residents visit relatives in Iowa and Kansas. Good Templars lodge hosts visitors from Lostant and Varna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Bishop
Wm Bobbitt
Celia
Tonica
Jeasiorga
Onarga
Dr Taylor
Dave Ruble
Josie
Mra Mitchell
Helen Roberts
Minonk
Varna
Josh
Masonic Hall
M. E. Church
Magnolia Grange Hall
Social notes and upcoming meetings in Palatine area
Fred Woodbury of Nebraska visits relatives in MT Palatine while Mary Barr travels to Streator for dressmaking. O W Curtis of Toluca stops by town. A peddler with spectacles visits as residents haul wood during good sledding. Rey Helms leads a series of Congregational meetings in Tonica this week. Miss Clara Wolf and George Zigler plan a marriage near here. Jonathan Swisher dies at his farm residence aged 78 or 79 and is buried at Congregational church. A sleighing mishap ends with a walk home and a humorous horse and cat incident at J B Burk's place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt, Palatine
Fred Woodbury
Nebraska
Mary Barr
Streator
O. W. Curtis
Toluca
Rey Helms
Tonica
Clara
Fred Wolf
George Zigler
Henry
Jonathan Swisher
J. L. Mills
Congregational Church
Burying Ground
Here
Cater
J. B. Burk
Agound Liver cures Well Man ailments claim
An advertisement claims Agound Liver and Herbine cure liver and bowel disorders. It lists symptoms such as jaundice headaches digestive issues and fever, asserts the product acts as a superior liver medicine, and notes price 75 cents with Dr F A Powell as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Powell
Local Neponset Visit and Village Notes
Alice Butler visits with friends in Neponset while Pettigrew family reports a slight improvement in a child. George Sturtevant buys horses on the street. O R Thompson lags in recovery. Luke Gregory and family enjoyed a pie eating excursion over Sunday. Walter Scholes injured at Reed & Scholes on a station platform. Ben L Foster in Chicago wreck survives with minor injuries and a nail loss.
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Alice Butler
Neponset
J. W. Pettigrew
George Sturtevant
O. R. Thompson
Luke Gregory
Uncle Robertson
Peoria
Dan O'Keith
Ottawa
Walter Scholes
Reed & Scholes
Presen
Ben L. Foster
Hepperly & Foster
Washington Street
Chicago
Ben
Webb's Ticket Office Advertises Wide Rail and Steamship Rates
The notice lists discounted fares from $1.00 to $5.00, cutting rates to Ohio Pennsylvania New York and New England, plus all points in the East South and Southwest. It promises cheapest rates to and from England with choice routes and fastest time. Agents are at 100 South Adams &t, Peoria, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
England
Webb
South Adams &T
Peoria
Ita
Cupid and the Sagacious Cat
A 1889 New York Recorder writer recalls using a large office cat named Tommy as a messenger between a man and a woman who later married. The cat delivered love notes off his collar each morning, refused to be touched while carrying, and disappeared just before the wedding, leaving the couple to believe he remains alive carrying messages for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Recorder
New York City
Tommy
Cat
Local Notes and Obituaries from Marshall County
May Davenport Burios and others report small farm sales and prices. A Peoria Avery company train carries 22 cars with up to date implements to the Hawkeye state. Mrs Joseph Roth dies suddenly, mother of 14, with 59 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Cruston, Nebraska residents visit Marshall County friends amid somber bereavement notices.
Electric Bitters Promised For Healthier Looks
A health ad claims facial appearance reflects liver stomach and kidney health. It asserts Electric Bitters act on vital organs to cure pimples blotches and boils for a clear complexion. Sold at Dr Powell's drug store 60 cents per bottle.
Apples as Medicine and Brain Health Claims
The article extols apples as a brain sustaining food due to phosphorus and lecithin, noting German analyses and traditional beliefs in Nordic myth. It warns that acids in apples help eliminate harmful matter, aiding sedentary lifestyles, and mentions pairing apples with roasted pork or goose, suggesting malic acid balances excess meat and reduces stomach acidity.
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Clark & Son
Putnam, Ill
The
Beney Republican
Granam Bort, Epior
South Whitefield
Whitefield Corners
Hopewell
Magnolia
Bliss
Strawn
Haney
Hisenalis
Disosway
Clare Rolley
James Mitchell
Sheldon
Olive
Nelian Williamson
Lostant
Beatrice Massie
Granville
Harry Lash
T. F Lash
Kansas
Jeffers
Henry Mills
Templars
Lostant and
Bradford
Cupid and the Sagacious Cat
Davenport
Kemp
George Wabel
Gears
Ac Norton
Golden Gate
Bates Campbell
Cruston
Neb
Marshall County
Mary
Avery Implement Company
Hawkeye State
Traln
H.N
Becaus
Joseph Kf
Mond
Roth
Ven
Ieisneen
Ayer
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