Various Local Travels and Notices From Town Record
Richard Hoskins plans a trip starting next Tuesday visiting Jamesport Missouri Kansas City Kaw Fairfield Nebraska and Char dana Iowa then home. Mrs Frank Van Antwerp returned Monday from a two week Chicago visit. Mrs J B Spar and daughter Mamie head to Pueblo Colorado to visit Hanford Spar for two months. J B McCartney an LaPrairie pioneer, 83, died Tuesday June 30 and funeral Thursday. Miss Sellers of Tiskilwa visits then leaves. Roscoe Bonham and H D Bonham of St Paul called Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Ed Root of Marshalltown returned home. Mrs Hood from New Florence Penn came to see her sick brother J B McCartney. Mrs David Huffman was in town briefly. Mrs Philip Decker from Kansas visiting Cham berlain’s wife and friends. Florence Buckley, formerly here, is very sick in Frank Harrison’s street. W O’Leary returned from Watseka last Wednesday. T 8 Hunt did business here last Wednesday. James Waugh home briefly. Myers Kohler shipped cattle to Chicago and a car back to pasture. Dr Evans had house and barn repainted. Mr Duchene of Toluca visited L W Boahs and Mrs Joel Haws. Joel Haws family spent Thursday in Peoria. Mrs Clark and daughter Barah visited Mrs S W McCulloch. Varna will host a lecture course this year. tickets urged. Mrs Berg and Mayme Buckingham from LaRose shopped. Gertrude O’Brien came from Chicago for the 4th. Dr J W Evans and John Wasmer attended CaMare in Peoria Wednesday. Summer heat arrives. Mrs R W Justice and Mrs Anna Grill drove to Washburn Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hoskins
Jamesport
Kansas City
Kaw
Fairfield
Nebraska
Chardana
Iowa
Frank van Antwerp
Chicago
J. B. Spar
Mamie
Pueblo
Colorado
Hanford Spar
J. B. McCartney
LaPrairie
Miss Sellers
Tiskilwa
Trying Parson
Roscoe Bonham
St Paul
Philip Decker
Kansas
Mre Chamberlain
Florence Buckley
Here
Frank Harrison
W. O'Leary
Wateeka
Hunt
Ames Waugh
Myers Kohler
Evans
Duchene
Toluca
L. W. Boahs
Joel-Haws
Clark
Barah
8. W. McCulloch
Varna
Mra Berg
Mayme Buckingham
LaRose
Gertrude O’brien
J. W. Evans
John Wasmer
Peoria
R. W. Justice
Anna Grill
Washburo
H. D. Bonham
Titus
Lawn Ridge
Carrie Duncan
Des Moines
Emily Bonham
Roscoe
Minn
Epworth League
Lewis Elk
Whitefield
Elk
Broadmoor
Geo Lombard
Mra Elk
D. W. Rumpells
the Grove
Mary Shorts
Elizabeth Fountain
George Snell
Wm Hufnagles
Stephen Gradya
Mra Green
Grady
Charles Reids
Ed Tanquary
Geo Barker
G. Barker
Held Te Ebmost
Julia Strawn
Elliott Strawn
Hopewell
Lucy Foster
Lacon
C. J. Held
Herman Schiefelbein
Jane
May Schaffer
Ella Zilm
Mabel Kamp
Boyle
Frank Ruberg
Bureau
Hennepin
Peter Lehe
R. Simington
Pheebe Young
Kanefer
Gahlman
St Patrick’s Church
Hoopeston
McCormick
Joshua L. Mille
John Swaney
Clear Creek
Frank Deyo
St Joe
Beabright
nee _Wilson
Indian Territory
O. A. Averill
Nannie
Lyle H. Dubey
Walter Cruise
Morton
Magoon Barnes
Laconia
Henhepin
Magnolia
Magnolia O. E
Henry O. E
Sparland
Chillicothe
Emma Btinger
Orville
8. Taylor
Los Angeles
California
Smith
Omahae
O.F. Taylorta
A .Suhite
Henry
Rolley
Quatar Otto
Ottawa
Mra Lloyd
Momence
Hattie Hiltabrand
Allen Hiltabrand
Wafer
Will Wafer
Rev North
Normal
M. E
Ennis Dakin
Mr. Bennet
St Louie
Chas Eddingfield
J. W. Otto
Varna Bride Weds Chicago Groom In Church Ceremony
John F. Riley of Chicago married Margaret Kennedy of Varna at St Patrick's church with ceremony led by Rev fr Burns. A Mayfair reception followed at Miss Kennedy’s aunts home 804 Jackson Blvd. Afterward the couple planned to reside at 1519 Kimball Ave Varna and begin married life with family and friends noting the bride’s teaching career and gracious character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Chicago
St Patrick's Church
Burns
John F. Riley
Margaret
Kennedy
Carl Christianson
Ruth Kennedy
Misses Kennedy
Jackson Boulevard
Rose Butler
Kate
Nellie Kennedy
8. F. Bronn
James Kennedy
Iai
Union Station
Riley
Bouton
Bonham Family Visit Sparks Local News and Church Plans
H D Bonham and relatives from Iowa and Minnesota visited last Friday and Saturday, meeting many locals. Mr and Mrs Albert Snyder share news of a newborn Gale Johnson, joining their daughter and son. Epworth League services resume Sundays at 8 pm, and a new iron bridge is planned over the creek near G Barker's.
Crow Meadow Social Notes Include Visitors and Hosting
Mrs Quinn entertained Mr and Mrs F A Barr of Sparland and they attended the O E 8 banquet in Henry. Mrs Bridget Harney rests in Chicago with daughter Mrs Winans as housekeeper. Mr and Mrs Peter Benson visited Varna last Sunday. a Denver nephew stayed with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn
F. A. Barr
Sparland
Henry
Bridget Harney
Chicago
Winans
Ed—Daweson
Denver
Colorado
Peter Benson
Varna
Sugar Grove Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Births
Homer Cox and wife and Alta Ray visited the Undercliff on Sunday afternoon calling it a pleasant spot for pleasure seekers. Gooseberries are small and scarce as ladies stay busy gathering them. Friends of Grandma Niblock will be glad to hear she is improving. Mrs Will Yager of North Saratoga visited Thursday with Mrs 8. B. Luter. Mr and Mrs 8. B. Luter welcome an 11 pound boy born June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Cox
Alta Ray
Undercliff
Grandma Niblock
Will Yager
North Saratoga
B. Luter
Farmers Work Hay As Mrs Diverbliss Reports Trade
Farmers in these parts busy putting up hay. Mrs Wim Wallace was poorly last week. We wonder who will have their corn laid up by the fourth. Mrs John Diverbliss was a trader in Henry last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim-Wallace
John. Diverbliss
Henry
Dr King’s New Discovery Claims Cure for Coughs
Mrs Obne Appelgate of Alexandria Indiana reports severe coughing at night and consumption. After trying three $1 bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery she recovered fully, gained 58 pounds, and incurred a guarantee of curing coughs colds la gripe bronchitis and throat troubles with trial bottles free at Dr Powell’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Obne Appelgate
Alexandria
Indd
Dr Powell’s
Bethel Bethel Meeting and Local News From Steuben
Rumors of a young man’s riot proved false after Bethel’s quarterly meeting led by Elder Van Pelt with sermon and sacramental services. Local notes mention carpentry by Sparland workers, a new phone on the line, upcoming preaching by Rev E F Roe, and various farm and neighborly events in Lawne Ridge, Kewanee, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuben
Bethel
van Pelt
Chillicothe
Celetions
Thomas Morier
Sparland
Edson
Black Wells
E. F. Roe
Lacon
May
Ed Tanquary
Thomas Collins
Lawne Ridge
Lew Odell
John Foul
Gristie Reynolds
Ulster Cora
Myrtle Odell
Kewanee
Whitefield
Henry Visitors Mention Illness and Local Doings
Mr and Mrs Thomas Hubbell visited Henry to see Mrs Hubbells brother George Daniela who is sick but improving. Gale Van Ostrand suffers knee swelling causing trouble. John Hartley and wife visited C C Barnes. Frank Daniels visited Joseph Moody and wife. Joseph Cook and family visited N Van Ostrand. H L Hubbard and family visited. Mrs Hattie McCulley of Henry stayed at our home. Ray is building a corn crib for tenant John Hayline. The youngest WI Daniels child is sick. YAS On our street Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hubbell
Henry
Hubbell
George Daniela
Gale
Newton van Ostrand
John Hartley
C. C. Barnes
Frank Daniels
Joseph Moody
Joseph Cook
N. van Ostrand
H. L. Hubbard
Goldie
Hattie McCulley
Ray
John Hayline
WI Daniels
Local farm activity and family visits fill spring week
The note lists repairs and building at several farms including Held te ebmost paint job and new barns for Ralph Strawn. Families such as Joe Myers, Charley Day, and Mabel Remley travel or host dinners, while farmers cut bay and lay by corn. An ad for Kodol-Dyspepsia Cure closes the item.
Boyle Birthday Surprise By Daughters In Hennepin
The daughters of Isaac O Boyle staged a birthday surprise for him last Friday evening. Invitations went to about 10 or 12 couples from Hennepin and nearby areas. The guests assembled promptly and found Mr Boyle resting from his labors when they arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac O. Boyle
Pieter
Mr Boyle
Hennepin
Vi-Cinity
Woo
Local Hennepin Socials Highlight Family Entertainers
Supper at 10 30 followed by games and conundrums. Mr and Mrs Boyle praised for hosting a fine family of young lady entertainers. Local civic and church figures attend, tradesmen change hands, and neighbors visit Chicago and Hoopeston.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Shown To Cure Piles
An advertisement cites H A Tisdale of Summerton South Carolina praising DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for curing bleeding protruding piles after years of treatment. The testimonial claims two boxes cured him eighteen months ago with no recurrence. The note urges seeking the salve for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
H. A. Tisdale
Summerton
8. C
Powell
Magnolia O E 8 visit neighboring chapters and local events
Twenty night of the Magnolia O E 8 visited Henry O E 8 and were warmly welcomed by Sparland and Chillicothe chapters. Birthday parties for Emma Btinger and Orville Baroureny noted. Various local residents visited Magnolia and surrounding towns. weekly visits from Dr A Suhite. multiple calls from neighbors. July 4 celebrations planned. several illnesses mentioned.
MI Palatine Social Club Hosts Pleasant Evening Benefit
The C. E. social at Mary Gallaher’s home featured Gamear music and a bat trimming contest with ice cream and cake, raising funds for the society. Attendees included Madame Josephine Bishop and Fannie Davis, Mrs Fred Mudge, Miss Irene Baskett, and others visiting Gallaher and Powell households. Mrs Harkins and Mrs Henning traveled for family illness and visits. Henry Dose lost a horse to lockjaw. Odell visitors from Lewis Puffier accompanied by Mr and Mrs Puffier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gallaher
Josephine Bishop
Fannie Davis
Fred Mudge
Irene Bascett
Cedar Point
T. E. Gallaher
WI Harkins
Deer Park
Bert Henning
Hennepin
Mre
B. O. Gardner
Rensselaer
Ind
Frank Powell
Henry Dose
Lock Jaw
Lewis Puffier
Odell
T E Gallaher’s
Powell Family Hosts Mag Noliat Visitors Saturday
Carrie and Irene McGee visit friends nearby while Annie Leltsebub visits in Henry with local acquaintances. Chas Powell and family were noted as Mag Noliat visitors on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Powell
Carrie and
Irene McGee
Annie Leltsebub
Henry
Local School Girls and Boys Contest Highlights
Saturday evening featured a boys contest won by Mr Smith with first honors. Contenders included Mesers I A Hetrick T J Smith FE Kerns W B Parrett H G Beck and O B Mille. Marie Gallaher provided music and vocal. Miss Underwood led a dolls drill with ten girls in white. Recitations by Miss Underwood and a speech by Mr North of Normal accompanied medal presentations. Mrs Fred Mudge and Mrs Irene Bassett visited Normal area. Mrs A B Wilson visits daughter Mrs Flitcraft of Oakark. Anna McNabb visits McNabb girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers
I. A.hetrick
T. J. Smith
FE. Kerns
Parrett
H. G. Beck
O. B. Mille
Marie Gallaher
Muale
Kenna
Smith
Electric Bittera touted as cure for rheumatism and more
Colusa California man Joe Golobick testifies to fifteen years of pain from rheumatism ending with a claim that Electric Bitters cured him. The advertisement extols relief for liver and kidney troubles and general debility, pricing at 60 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Dr Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Golobick
Colusa
Cal
Powell
School plans stable staff with raised monthly pay
The directors announce they will keep the same teacher for the coming year Miss Davis is highly esteemed by students and staff. The salary has been raised to 40 dollars a month. Ida Magnuson, working at the Watertown asylum, was home over Sunday and plans a vacation in October.
Unclear Town Health Update for Freda Magnuson
Fragmentary note reports Freda Magnuson visiting an uncle for health reasons and wishes for her speedy recovery. It mentions Charles Norlin and a cow from last week amid references to ongoing bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Magnuson Ieft
Nebraska
Charles Norlin
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Thacker & Son
Yanochowaki
Henry, Ill
Whitefield Corners
Crow Meadow
Sugar Grove
LUNDY
MI Palatine
Gannah Jones, Henry, III
Anna McNabb
McNabb
Arispie
Dr.c.f. Meng
Nayr
Omece
Yanochowski
The
Jomin
E. H. Prince
Chicago Board OF Trade
Royal Insurance Building
Chicago, Ill
George H. Doty
Gresser Block
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