Our Sister Towns Amid Local Notes and Social News
Lagon reports prosperity for woolen milk and notes several moving plans and visits. John Thompson and John S Thompson are tied to new homes while Mrs L W Broaddus and Mrs Duchesne visit Varna. Burns social event drew 76 invitations and Mrs Ramp remains gravely ill after a fall. Mission at Catholic church ends with eloquent sermons. Fort leads Troop members to funeral in Chillicothe, Truitt killed in the Philippines after regimental service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Thompson
Julia Bamey
John
Peoria
Slacon Friends
Irving Broaddus
Wellen
Kingsas
L. T. Wood
John S. Thompon
John McGill
Eleteria Law’s Mr. Nel
McGill
Olvens
Senate
Rey Kelly Taethriday
Waert
Samuel Ramp
Catholic Church
Anday
Benator Fort
Veultt
Chillicothe
Truitt
Philippines
Local notices and community updates from town gatherings
Last Wednesday night meetings closed. Uncle Billy Smith frail, Jban nearly blind, Mrs Dawson to stay with sister Mrs A J Parker. Mrs Huffman improved enough to teach again. Rey James travels to La Prairie this week for KiHHip-in-a-perlon meetings. Old shovels repaired at 4 W Zimmerman. Lewis Webster back from York Neb with Frank Martin. Prof Bouton and teachers plan to Peoria Friday for Sneeling. A R Condit back from Peoria, visiting before returning to Marseille. Clifton now agent for patent gale exhibit, hope for success. E A Barr and wife and T E Gapen and wife attended Bobbie Burns party at Lacon. Willie Wild at home, plans to move to Newspaper not Streator. Afra Dawson and Ira Parker’s son travel from Chicago for A J Parker funeral, Masons burying him since 1808. Mrs Dillon of Chicago to give recitations at town hall on Feb 8, Rebecca Judge to hold social. Mars Guella Nightwonger sick after arrival. family cared for by neighbors. Nic Gillette improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Smith
Jban
Dawson
A. J. Parker
D. B. Huffman
Rey James
la Prairie
A-Perlon
W. Zimmerman
Lewis Webster
Frank Martin
York
Nebraska
Prof Bouton
Peoria
A. R. Condit
Peoriie
Marzeilles
William Clifton
Gale
Snd
Ira
Chicago
A. J Parker
Dillon
Town Hall
Rebecca Judge
Mars Guella
Toluca social round details and local notes
Wim Smith visited Toluca on Monday while Mrs Hurt traveled to Chicago. Several residents, including Melle Martin and Mr and Mrs Abe Shipley, were in Toluca last week. A birth occurred to John B Hatge and Charles B Stateborn families. Illness summoned Mrs BJ Mortenson to Toluca. Guests of Mrs S W McCulloch included Mrs W C McCulloch and Mayme Brown. A skating party enjoyed the night and sleighing remained lively as students faced family illness back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim Smith
Toluca
BJ. Mortenson
Henry Gunn
W.C. McCulloch
Eureka
Mayme Brown
Clarinda
A. IS. Fuller
High Behod
Calma
Paso
Masquerade Ball in Varna Draws Regional Attendance
Varna hosted a Masquerade Ball drawing attendees from Wenona Missees Margaret and Mayme Stanton plus many villagers. The event featured Peoria music, a social dance, and a fund of 34 characters in the attendance tally. Local organizers praised for competent management and the evening raised substantial support for community activities.
revival and social notes from Whitefield and area
Whitefield and nearby communities report revival meetings at the church and call for attendance. Walter Runnells to lead the League, a drama at C Swift’s impressed crowds, and a successful three act performance with strong cast. Griswold placed in Watertown asylum for treatment. Wesley Runnells injured in a hay haul accident but survived. Dr Perabing attended David Hunter’s operation in Chicago. Katie Norris mourns husband’s death. family sympathy extended.
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D. Griswold
Watertown
Wesley Runnells
Allen Moffitt
Webhear
Dr Perabing
Chicago
David Hunter
Tie
Andrew Funter
Katie Norris
Whitefield
Choy
Crystal wedding anniversary for George McAtee and Annie Balfebury
The article notes the 15 year marriage of George McAtee and Annie Balfebury celebrated at their home with invited relatives, a social gathering, and a prize dinner. They plan to move to Laurens on March first, where McAtee has purchased 280 acres. The event included gifts from family and friends and a token crystal cake dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McAtee
George McAfee
Annie Balfebury
Grandma Jacobs
Ella McAtée
L. W. Waughop
Charles Jacobs
Sears
Will McAtee
Mra McAtee
Laurens
Robert
Wilbur
Ada
Dewey
Lost Manhood Cure Promised by L. Vance Powell
An advertising message claims L Vance Powell cures lost manhood from youthful indiscretions or later excesses. It appeals to weak men with promises of renewed vigor for personal happiness and for their children’s future, urging immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Powell
Cure and Consultation for Chronic Diseases Offered
An advertisement promises free initial consultation for a wide range of ailments including nervous debility prostate issues and chronic disorders. It guarantees confidentiality and claims scientifically thorough treatment with new methods avoiding surgical instrumentation. Women are urged to seek treatment for sex-specific diseases.
Powell and Ifanal Electro Vacuum Treatment Ad
Dr. Vance M. Powell advertises free consultations and examinations for his Electro Vacuum Treatment. The office is at Masonic kings Clothing store Peoria Illinois with hours daily 9 am to 4 pm and Wednesday Saturday evenings 7 to 8 20 pm and Sunday 10 to 12 noon.
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Masonicki's Clothing Store
Peoria
Ill
Blessings for New Home and Golden Wedding
Wish them good luck and happiness in their new home and abundant blessings. May they both live to celebrate their golden wedding. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bert Newman, Mr and Mrs Wm Salisbury Jr, Mr and Mrs Henry King, Mr and Mrs I. W. Waughop, Mr and Mrs Will Maatee, Grandma Jacobs, Charley Jacobs, Sirs Wm Salisbury Sr, Clara Salisbury, Charley ey, Mr and Mrs Charles Darling and Willie, Eddie and Cora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Newman
Wm Salisbury Jr
Henry King
I. W. Waughop
Will Ma- Atee
Grandma Jacobs
Charley Jacobs
Wm Salisbury Sr
Clara Salisbury
Charley Ey
Charles Darling
Willie
Eddie
Cora
Community Notes Reflect Local Visits and Events
Flora Crouse spent last week with Aunt Mrs George Barker and Mrs Will Crouse hosted relatives. The Woodmen entertainment at Hopewell town hall drew a grand crowd, baskets sold well, and $16 cleared. Religious meetings led by Elder William A Thompson begin at Maggie Tomnson and OC H Ransom homes, with neighbors invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Crouse
Mra George Barker
George Barker
Will Crouse
Wille Ransom
Mra
N.J. Mathis
Geb Barkley
Henry
Wm Crouse
John Remsey
Nebraska
Caledonia
C. H. Ransom
Wolia
Hearthowe
Hopewell Town Hall
Wm A. Thompson
Springfield
Baptist Church
Maggie Tom
Hennepin Notes and Local Arrivals
Crispin Wood is under the weather and Anna Zenor is improving under care. Edwin Durley of Arizona plans a 80 day visit to Hennepin. Geo McClain sold western horses for 4000 dollars for 66 head. Magoon Barnes of Lacon visited the city Tuesday. Algo O Bumgarver of Magnolia jokes about hitching ponies for a sleigh ride. Mrs Geo W Stouffer guests of Dr and Sadie Stouffer for several days. Pat Crowe now in Hennepin but unsettled about moving to Florida.
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Crispin Wood
Ida Hurin
Chicago
Edwin Durley
Arizona
Hennepin
Anna Zenor
Geo McClain
Magoon Barnes
Lacon
Algo O. Bumgarver
Magnolia
Geo. W. Stouffer
Sadie Stouffer
Pat Crowe
Local notes on health, hospitality, and social visits
A. T. Purviance and son Frank show improvement after three weeks under a doctor’s care. Willard Norris drives a span of packing bags for P. Dore, noted as a skilled professional whip. The Hartenbower family visited Chester in Princeton last Tuesday. Landlord Hardesty appointed new manager of the Commercial Hotel as its reopening banquet, hosted by the I O O F lodge of Hennepin. Mr and Mrs Adam Deck hosted a select dinner Friday January 26 with games and merriment concluding about 10:30 PM.
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A. T. Purviance
Frank
Willard Norris
P. Dore
Willard
L. H. Durley
Edwin
CU. J. Hartenbower
Chester
Princeton
Jobo McAnany
Hardesty
Pepeetee
Commercial Hotel
I. O O. F. Lodge
Hennepin
Thskilwo
Adam Deck
Carroon
Harvest era notes and local notices in Putnam
Local items report health issues and cattle losses, social visits and travels, and community events. Mentions Tee Putnam, Fred Wheeler, Mrs Carroll, Mrs Sparling, George Finley, Wm Bracken, Albert Stickel, M. E. church dinner, M W A ball, and Putnam Cheese factory milk output. Music by Harringtons orchestra and letters from Myrtle Williams.
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David Hunter
Whettland
U. P. Carroll
Streator
George Sparling
George Finley
Wm Bracken
Albert Stickel
M. E. Church
Putnam Camp
Town Hall
Harrington
Myrtle Williams
St Louis
Putnam
Lottie Sparling
John
Magnolia Community News Notes and Local Changes
The M W A have moved to the hall near the Grange and Royal Neighbors with remodeling planned. Magnolia reports Mrs Clyde Meredith ill, and Drs Taylor and Barbour changes, births announced, and visits among locals. A school fire destroyed a room at night, with the Masons lending space and carpenters arranging a temporary setup for pupils and teachers.
Veteran editor urges pension increase cure anecdote
A Mexican war veteran and prominent editor recalls his service in Mexico in 1847-48 and explains how a pension increase renewal helped him. He endorses a quick, unequalled remedy for diarrhoea available through Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remi
Mexico
Powell
Local Notes Roundup From Cottage Hill and Nearby Towns
Judge Cassell at Cottage Hill is in danger. Knute Peterson of McNabb visited L. W Jenkins Tuesday. Wesley Kays and Joe Ailen toured Hennepin Monday. Billey Albert injured by a wagon fall. Ladies Aid met at Mra L. W. Jenkins home. The Jenkins family αντιμε with grip. Peter Morine shipped hogs from Granville and plans eight more carloads. Mr Wheeler of Chillicothe to organize a Modern Woodmen camp. Shantung preacher Shandong China speaks at Presbyterian church and Granville Feb 10 at 2 30 in the afternoon on The Century's Progress in Christian Missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Cassell
Cottage Hill
Knute Peterson
McNabb
L. W Jenkins
Wesley Kays
Joe Ailen
Hennepin
Billey Albert
Ladies Aid Society
Mra
L. W. Jenkins
Jenkins
Peter Morine
Granville
Mr Wheeler
Chillicothe
Jas Chance
Rey Llewellyn J. Davies
Tsi Nan Fu
Shantung Province
China
Presbyterian Church
Davies
Local notes honor neighbors and residents in Lancaster community
Obituary reports Mrs Wm Paterson’s death and funeral details. Neighborhood thanks to helpers after a home fire. Mention of Charley Richy’s prior Grange ties, farm sales plans for Mille and wife, and upcoming move to a new house in Nabb. Social items cover sleighing, sermons, visitors, and school news with town names and local activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm.Paterson
Magnolia
Halomsy
John N. Wilson
Charley Richy
Washington
M Nabb
Joe Bumwarner
McNabb
The Mother's Favorite Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad
An old ad claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the mother's favorite for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It states the medicine is pleasant safe for children contains no opium or injurious drug and may be given to a babe or an adult. Sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Hydropathy Flourishes Across Germany Says N. Post
The German empire leads in water cures with many water ing places and numerous water cure institutions. Hydropathy is said to cure or aim to cure almost everything, and no other country matches Germany in this regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Post
Cruse and Effect
Mrs Richmond says brain work is more fatiguing than any other act of work Mrs Bronxborough agrees I believe it. Whenever my husband has to work late at the office he is sure to have a headache next morning.
Two of a Kind. Browne and Towne clash over habit
A fragment from the Philadelphia Press hints at a conversation about Borum and Towne. Browne recalls a remark on his colleague’s habit of saying I told you so. The exchange ends with a playful Hal laugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borum
Towne
Philadelphia Press
Census Enumerator Reports Shrinking Town Population
A Detroit Free Press item notes census enumerator Jones Great Scot shows a smaller population in his town than ten years ago amid a reference to an explosion or railroad wreck as possible causes. Brown denies involvement.
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Jones
Brown
Detroit Free Press
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