Qur Sister Towns. LACON. Far flung locals gather
Local notes list visitors and events around Lacon and nearby towns. Names include Tred Barnes and wife, Miltom Woober and wife of Wenona, JR Newman of Henry, St Clair Bullman and wife traveling to Colorado, Tred Thomas of Hairbury visiting Dr and Mrs D B H Thomas, MJ and Charles Monahan on a Wilburn business trip, Frank Lester recovering from a runaway injury, Eves Simpson’s eleventh birthday lawn party, Mrs Gal McCollough of Varna, Maud Hastings visiting from the Prairie, Jesse Hall building a barn near Varna, Henry Womach er at work, J R Chapman and wife hosting Mrs S N Chapman and Bert in Elgin, Emma Mai Thompson off to Colorado Springs, and Mrs John Fisher reported ill with stomach inflammation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Tred Barnes
Miltom Woober
Wenona
Lew Woods
JR Newman
Henry
St Clair Bullman
Colorado
Tred Thomas
Hairbury
D BH Thomas
Charles Monahan
Wilburn
Frank Lester
Eves Simpson
Gal McCollough
Varna
Maud Hastings
the Prairie
Law Wood
Jesse Hall
Henry Womacher
J R Chapman
S N Chapman
Bert
Elgin
Emma Mai Thompson
Colorado Springs
Col
John Fisher
Lucy Shores
Shores
Washington
Chillicothe July Fourth Celebration Rain Affects Events
Rain disrupted the Chillicothe celebration with many attendees traveling from here and locals engaged in events. The Lacon Ladies Quartette performed at the town hall. a play A Modern Woodman is planned for Friday night. Activities included an ice cream social at Van Antwerp's for the baseball club and travel plans by Bud Hammer and Mrs Lydia Riddel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Lacon Ladies
Bud Hammer
Lydia Riddel
Hureka Springs
van Antwerp
Zimmerman
Peoriam
Mra Con Wall
Wyoming
Town Hall
Charles Gallup
Chicago
Jim Gallup
Varna Social Notes and Local Notices
Nira Hickman visited Streator while Geo Norton and his wife traveled to Lacon. Fritz Nelson and wife visited Chas Holstrom's. Ladies Aid sold ice cream and cake in the Kaatz building. A Swede church funeral for Mr Hallage aged 86 followed by services. Grain advert promotes coffee substitute benefits and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Nira Hickman
Streator Tuesay
Fd S Norton
Geo Norton
Lacon
Morrelle
Peoria
Stella McClusky
Fox
Mr Mann
Sandy
Fritz Nelson
Chas Holstrom’s
Ida Kobler
J W Evans
Toluca Thureday
Ladies Aid
Kaatz
Anton Kern
Joe Haws
Hallage
Kev Peterson
Polo
Lightheart
Bloomington
Stromyer
Win-Kook
Local Notes From Sugar Grove Area
Sugar Grove reports engaged teacher Sugar Grove Will Ponser to teach the Niblock school this fall. Gattle Spencer, Knox College graduate, home for summer. Blackburns entertain Ollie Ramsey of Henry. James Burt heads for Chicago Monday likely a 4th stop. Mrs Steele hosts Chicago brother and paints at Whitefield Corners and Henry. Ed Metcalf caught a big vest string at the lock then returned to Normal Wednesday. Leslie Clawson and wife visit father and brothers and boat to Peoria on City of Peoria. Crow Meadow Grange suspends meetings until August 19. District Grange meetings rotate at Crow Meadow before August. A nearby village faces a humorous abduction elopement tale with a borrowed buggy incident and a comic, inconclusive trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ponser
Niblock
Gattle Spencer
Knox College
Mra Blackburn
Ollie Ramsey
Henry
James Burt
Chicago
Leslie Clawson
Peoria
Johnny Clawson
Bostus
Crow Meadow
Whitefield Corners Sunday Notes and Fireworks Shortage
Community bulletin from Whitefield Corners reports sheep killed by dogs, visits between residents including Mias Proctor and Mrs Rannells, and Mr Snell unable to supply fireworks for the 4th. The 4th of July was disappointing for children. Fosdick added a new building with Wright as carpenter. A sermon at Center praised Presiding Hitler Merrill. three infants baptized and one member admitted. A severe hailstorm damaged crops in a narrow area. local pastors Moses and Clark plan visits to parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Q Barkey
Doga
Mias Proctor
Wyoming
T A Rannells
Strauss
Beaters
Lacon
Lillian
Melvin Rannells
Snell
O Fosdick
W Wright
Hitler Merrill
Moses
Clark
Preacher Rey Clark to Speak at Local Services
This week and next will feature Rey Clark as he preaches at the regular hour this Sunday at 4 o'clock and again in the morning at the Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Clark
the Grove
Knox County Visit Notes Crops Vary by Region
The record notes a trip through Knox County visiting relatives. It mentions driving through fine country with crops looking good overall, but poorer conditions around Galva. North of Galva, about ten miles this side of Geneseo, crops again appear fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Galva
Geneseo
July News Roundup From Peoria and Vicinity
Local notes report residents visiting relatives in Peoria and Chillicothe. Births, school hires, and mail carrier changes are recorded. July Fourth celebrations, rumors of weddings, and a church entertainment mix up are mentioned with community reactions.
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Quick Comfort for Feet
The advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease powder to loosen tight shoes and relieve coins bunions and soreness. It claims instant relief for swollen feet blisters calluses and ingrown nails with a trial package offered free by mail from Allen Olmstead LeRoy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen , Olmstead
LeRoy
Hennepin Briefs Report Weekend Events
Sean Bush is laid up with a lame leg. Willis Durley says the Almighty won the bicycle race on July 4. Huron and Miss Shepherd of Granville spent Sunday in parish. Mrs Ruth Dennis, son and three others noted in the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Sean Bush
Willis
Durley
Uolda- Huron
Shepherd of
Hennepin July 4th Celebrations Highlight Magnolia Band
Daughters of Henry and guests from Chicago joined residents in Hennepin for the Independence Day events. The day included a large crowd, the Macha band, Rey Zoller address, and a parade despite heavy rain that postponed fireworks. Magnolia band, in green uniforms, drew high praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Hennepin
Ed Toers
Robert Stouffer
Bigley
Chicago
Magnolia Boys
Magnolia Band
Putnam and nearby events amid rain and community notices
The county records heavy rain and wind impacting crops while a shooting tournament at J O Wins ships entertained participants with Peoria birds. Rev Weaver from Ohio joins as a Christian church pastor, union meetings and picnics planned, a quarterly conference held, and local ball games noted despite weather. Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Lake
MEB
Walnut Grove
Henry
Kskilwa
Local Notes On Town Visitor and Health Haps
Crowds attend a band concert and several locals are mentioned visiting relatives and returning home. Ed Mathis underwent a Sunday operation and is expected to recover. The telephone switch from Potter’s store to Hall’s house is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathie
Willetts Simonton
Miles Ruble
Alvin Downey
Mathis
Sally Bosley
Ida Seaton
Hennepin
Zoaller
Robert King
Arba Law
Albert Phillips
Carl
Dana
Frank Eddingfield
Chicago
George Ramsey
Millie Fredrickson
Granville
Ballie Wable
Tolues
T l’ Lash
Joe Haws
Helmer Larson
Loma Ramsey
Peoria
Potter
Hall
Ed Mathis
Free course of heart cure advertised by Dr Miles
A Chicago doctor offers a free course of treatment for heart disease and dropsy claiming 25 years of research. The letter cites Rev J W Stokesbury as a cured patient and urges readers to request the free course and testimonial booklet “Incurable Cases” with address for Miles Harper, 59 State Street, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peraes
Ur Miles
Union
J. W. Stokesbury
Fairport
Miles
Hoy J. W. Stokesbury Singing Evangelist of Missouri Conference
Chicago
Florid Village Notes and Weather Impacts
Local items record visitors and social happenings in Florid including Mr and Mrs A Chance JB Albert and Rev Elisa with family. Weather dampened Fourth of July plans, heavy rains damaged ant crops, and a hayrack excursion was postponed. The Three I railroad dispute and a jail escape in Spring Valley are noted along with police activity in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Chance
JB Albert
Decatur
Taft
Granville
Florid
Elisa
Lostant
Herald
Republican
Spring Valley
Pothoam
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted As Cure All Medicine
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable health investment after questionable medicines fail. It claims thousands of users benefited and mentions Hood's Pills as curing sick headaches and indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. and
Fla Powell
Hood
Memorial meeting announced for Susan Wierman
The Magnolia Center W OTU will hold a memorial for departed sister Susan Wierman on Sunday July 16 at 3 o'clock at the Friends Yearly Meeting House. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Milton Mills
Hildie
Chicago
Arthur
Grace Benjamin
Hudson
Brjamin
JB Price
Fairchild
Lostant
Magnolia
Clear Creek Mall
Chicago ‘University
State Agricultural School
Fargo
N Dakota
Magnolia Center
W Otu
Susan Wierman
Friends Yearly Meeting House
Granville News Briefs Include Death and Local Sights
Granville notes a burial for Catlin McCord of Normal in Granville cemetery last Sunday at 10. Rev Evans and Rev France shared pulpit duties. Percy Shepherd and wife attended Ella Shepherd’s wedding in Hennepin last Wednesday. WS Hopkins visited Peoria on business last Friday. Harry Opper canvasses county for school supplies. A small group toured Deer Park last Sunday. Adam spear recovered potatoes and restored them. Granville plans a delayed Fourth of July celebration with Three I RR anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WS Hopkins
Peoria
Harry Opper
Deer Park
Adam Spear
Robert Wilson
Catlin McCord
Normal
Granville
Evans
France
Hennepin
Percy Shepherd
Ella Shepherd
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