Tragic Death Casts Gloom On Lacon City
The community mourns the death of eighmest Bellows after a fatal accident last week. A funeral held Saturday drew the largest crowd seen in Lacon for many years as family and strangers express deep sympathy.
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1892
Page
6
Burson and McClanahan relatives visit in Sparland
Gertie Burson of Princeton visits cousins Mr and Mrs McClanahan in Sparland. Elder D. R. Howe and wife of Henry visit Mrs Howe's sister Mrs Zimmerman on the fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Burson
Princeton
Mrsai
McClanahan
D. R. Howe
Henry
Varna and Quincy Socials Highlight Visitations
Mrs Nibergan of Chicago visits Mrs Heldt while Mrs Willie Norton and Mrs Allie Norton celebrate in Quincy. Several Chicago visitors and local guests are listed among townsfolk, as Marguerite Kennedy returns to Varna after teaching in Putnam county. An Alton passenger train accident near Streator injures crew. a C A freight wreck near Evans caused by a stray cow leaves three men trapped, with Dr Lanagan escaping just before the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigot
Quincy
Marguerite Kennedy
Varna
Putnam County
Alton
Streator
Evans
Lanagan
Wenana
Engineer Bellows
Crow Meadow Social Notes and Local Visits
Maggie Harney entertains visitors from Seneca. Albert Stevens and wife from Henry county spent the 4th with relatives in Henry. Frisbey couple visiting relatives in Henry county expect to be away three to four weeks. L Case’s windmill struck by lightning with no serious damage. John Kaprauns building a new barn near Crow Creek. P W McManus and family spent the 4th at Bradford. Susie McManus joined them for the summer normal at Lacon. Quinns attended the funeral of Mr Harty of Bradford. procession two miles long. he leaves four daughters and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Charlie Roberts
Judge Evans
Peoria
Irene McNeal
Henry
Jonnie Muirhead
B. Watrous
O’banion
Venona Herald
Johnny Thompson
Nebraska
Dewitt Stateler
Wenona
Tra’ Ong
Alton
Jennie Neice
Washburn
May Trapp
Jesse Sawyer
Hopewell
Saturay
Chas Sherman
Chicago
Iso
Thomas
Emma Spangler
Hardy Foster
la Rose
James Aitchison
A. Ehringer
Georgia
Addie Fenn
Lucy Fenn
Rutherford
Groives
O. N. Thompson
Doan
Lucy
Philadelphia
New York
Chas Vernay
Thompson
Chas Spoon
la Prairie
Jane Thomas
Moray
Mra Piper
Katie
Neb
Mra J. Grisvos Sr
Millard Gutter
Cora Barney
Chine
Glitiones
Harry Corcoran
Will Corcoran
Ellsworth
Wm Wastings
Will-Bell Jons
McMuril
Missney Gaston
Hirs Rona LaGrange
Attleson
Palladon
Glstt Ab
Marvy Barnes
Doran
Lawrence City
Maggie Harney
Seneca
Albert Stevens
Henry County
Will Bush
Amor Johnson
Frisbey
L. Case
John Kaprauns
Crow Creek
Frank
P. W. McManus
Bradford
Susie McManus
Quinn
Harty
Local notes on farm improvements and social events
John A Spencer installs an improved carrier and fork in his hay shed for winter hoisting. L M Bell shares optimistic crop prospects this year. Mrs M Geoberty and daughters Maud and Eglantine plan a large reception next Tuesday with the governor and staff expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Spencer
L. M. Bell
M*geoberty
Maud
Eglantine
Jarof
Local Folks And Weather Spark Community Notes
Granda Divilbias is improving while Grandma Ray endures another bad spell. Farmers busy plowing corn and haying as Ina Divilbias visits her aunt Maggie Van Fleet. Mrs John Monier was out in the country on Monday. Charley Monier’s funeral drew many locals. Rain is plentiful though news is scarce. A P Webber adds rooms to his large residence. Ella Hennessey and a Miss Hennebury attended Peoria commencement last week. Joseph Clark and Solomon Darby boast freshly painted homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granda Divilbias
Grandma Ray
Ina Divilbias
Maggie van Fleet
John Monier
Charley Monier
A. P. Webber
Ella Hennessey
Hennebury
Peoria
Joseph Clark
Solomon Darby
Miles's Pills Claim New Liver Nerve Regulation Principle
A notice describes Dr Miles's Pills as a new discovery regulating liver stomach and bowels via nerves. It claims speedy cures for biliousness bad taste torpid digestion and constipation. Vaccinations for all ages offered with 50 doses 25 days and free samples at Powell's Drug Store Henry Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
J. E
F. A. Powell
Henry Ills
Ollie Root Reunites at Home in Prairie Center News
Ollie Root returns home with sister Mina White at Van Rin. Maginniss, the blind man, gave a lecture to the Epworth League Sunday evening. William Hoover and family visit from Wyoming for a few days at Mrs Root's. Hattie Wilmot visits with her sister whose name is not learned. B. S. Erskine of Monmouth visits his children and offers his place for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie ‘Root
Mina White
van Rin
Maginnis
Epworth League
William Hoover
Wyoming
P. Root
Hattie Wilmot
Erskine of
Monmouth
New top buggy for Wilbur Root sparks summer talk
Berkinhead family vacation in Washington and Peoria noted. Albert Armstrong of East Lynne settles Alvin Armstrong estate. Webster Green welcomes a baby daughter born July 1. Arthur Wilmot buys a silver plated cornet horn. Barn raising for Harry Scott. Charles Whitten injured but fine. Raspberry ice cream festival July 12 at M. E. church with cornet band and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Root
Berkinhead
Washington
Peoria
Albert Armstrong
East Lynne
Alvin Armstrong
Webster Green
Arthur Wilmot
Harry Scott
Charles Whitten
M. E
Local Notes On Health Visitors Campmeeting At Mineral Spring
Mrs Mary Good of Chicago visits former town residents. Mrs Crood in poor health. Mrs Elay Downey sprains her ankle stepping on her porch and uses crutches. The Methodist annual campmeeting at Mineral Spring camp ground begins four weeks from next Saturday with invitational tents for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Good
Chicago
Mralimma'os
Mineral Spring
Hennepin this week hosts teachers institute and Fourth of July events
In Hennepin, activities include a teachers' institute, a July Fourth celebration with a parade, a cornet band concert, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Local residents Mrs Purviance, Jerome Jayner and Miss Immel, and many visitors from Chicago and Des Moines are noted. A. Monroe and wife marked 50 years of marriage with cash gifts. George McClean and Katie Leech wed after fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Teachers’ Institute
A. T. Purviance
Wm McClung
Iowa
Jerome Jayner
Chicago
Rey Smith
John Henderson
Immel
Tonica
A. Bower
James Turner
New York
Washington
Percy C. Pickrell
Court House
A. Monroe
George McClean
Katie Leech
Katie
Wisconsin
Harry Eddy
F L. Simpson
C. BR. Stouffer
P. B. Durley
C. J. Hartenhower
Des Moines
Rev Kerr
Milan
Deck
Capt I. Heaps
Annawan
W. T. Kerr
Maggie Cunningham
Common Cough Advice and Local Social Notes
A health ad promotes Ballard’s Hyrve Syrup as safe for children and effective against coughs bronchitis and consumption. Local society items mention visits from Chicago residents Grace Soper Dora Werner and others, plus regional travels and a July lawn sociable hosted by the Christian church young ladies. Kennetti Freeman dies of diphtheria in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Powell
Henry
of the Aid of the Christian Church
St Patrick's Pills Praised By Mayfield Customer
Mr J Reynolds of Mayfield endorses St Patrick's Pills as superior and reliable for a gentle cathartic or liver orders. He notes their effective action and splendid condition of the system. For sale by J W. Nicce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Reynolds
Mayfield
J W. Nicce
Rutledge Dramatic Co Visits Town For Week
Local notes report visiting friends and out of town guests including Lizzie McAllister from Chicago with Eliza McKirgan and Mr and Mrs Miles Ruble from L Os t an t staying with relatives. We also note a photography business rising and a flag drill highlighted as a major feature of the 4th celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Evans
Rutledge Dramatic Co
Peoria
Lizzie McAllister
Chicago
Eliza McKirgan
George Funk
Tonica
Miles Ruble
L'Ostant
Bert Law
Nebraska
Thef
Olka
Dr Miles' Nervine Alleged To Cure Nervous Ailments
The notice claims the medicine eased nervous prostration sleeplessness and headaches for Mrs Herdechter of Stevens Point and Mrs Wheetler of Laramie after trying physicians and other remedies. It mentions Dr Powell selling the product with trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indy
Herdechter
Stevene Point
Wis
Miles
Elizabeth Wheetler
Laramie Otty
Wyoming
Dr Powell
July Fourth Dance Plans and Local News
OxBow community notes a dance planned for Wednesday at Henry Roth's after July Fourth celebrations. Wire C Broaddus and Alice Urbana visit Los Angeles while Mrs Sarah Byrne is expected home to spend time with her parents. J L Trone leaves for Chicago to study law, returning in October to Greendastis Tad. Mrs Y A Glenn shows health improvement and rheumatism relief. A G Hillabrand visits the Bow with praise for their new Henry home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zpainz
Henry Roth
Wire C. Broaddus
Alice Urbana
OxBow
Los Angeles
Cal
Sarah Byrne
Arents
W. F. Trono
Eddy Hillabrand
J. L. Trone
Chicago
Greendastis
Tad
Y. A. Glenn
Gripps
Local Notes From The County Social Scene
Edith Price Squaker Lane attends Henne pin institute. Willis Mills and family spent the 4th at Bloomington. Gertie Wilson tendered Turner school for fall. Oliver Wilson gave a 4th of July ovation at Roberts Ford county. Stella Mills secured Black College school for fall term. Marie Wierman attends Marshall county institute at Lacon. Susie Wierman returns from Ottawa visit. Jessie Mills of Decatur visiting sister Maud. John Swaney attended prohibition convention at Cincinnati and returned Saturday. Frank E. Smith crowned champion tennis player of the neighborhood. Prof A R Taylor of Kansas Normal school spent the 4th with Abel Mills. Gertie Wilson at Dixon College accompanied by Miss Miller of Malen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squaker Lane
Edith Price
Henne’ Pin Institute
Willis Mills
Bloomington
Gertie Wilson
Turner School
Oliver Wilson
Roberts
Ford County
Stella Mills
Black College School
Marie Wierman
Marshall County Institute
Lacon
Susie Wierman
Ottawa
Jessie Mills
Decatur
Maud
John Swaney
Cincinnati
Frank E. Smith
A. R. Taylor
Kansas Normal School
Abel Mills
Dixon College
Miss Miller
Malen
Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad for Skin Ailments and Piles
An advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims it cures sores tetter chapped hands corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Price is 25 cents per box sold at Dr Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
Dr Powell
Shilon
Shiloh
Sioon
Sal
Powell
Envy and Solitude Highlighted in Conversational Snippet
In a short New York Press excerpt, Ethel expresses envy of Challie for his comfort with solitude. Challie admits he does not feel bored alone, praising his own company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slim
Ethel
Challie
Charlie
N. Y. Press
Nervous Golightly-Girls and a Fale Verdict Gag
A clipped collection of comic exchanges from Boston Courier and Texas Sittings with quick punchlines. A tale of nerves before a wedding jug talk about engagement costs and a courtroom verdict with a hefty price tag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jug
Boston Courier
Printing of a humorous dialogue fragment in 19th century papers
The text shows brief comedic exchanges between characters Mr Saphead and Miss Beauti and a physician’s quip about the Indiana remedy. It includes a consumptive joke about dining at a cheap restaurant and a pun on making short calls, reflecting light local humor tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Saphead
Miss Beauti
Mr Saphead
N.y. Weekly
Traveling Journalist in Dugout City
A traveling journalist reflects on editors in booming western towns and the risks of the job. He notes editors may rise, yet dangers loom as lynchers sometimes act without ropes and shoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugout City
Daily Boomer
N. Y
Shiloh’s Cure and Remedies Advertised in Patchwork Speech
An advertis ed page promotes Shiloh’s Cure for coughs and consumption with a catalogue of remedies including Shiloh’s Vitalizers and Catarrh Remedy. It mocks other characters while touting guarantees and prices, noting Dr Powell as a seller.
Yellowstone trip by Wisconsin Central Lines offered from Chicago
The Wisconsin Central Lines promotes rail travel from Chicago to Yellowstone and Wisconsin summer resorts via the Northern Pacific route with vestibuled cars and dining service. Free seasonable information and maps available from Co. G. Lemmon or James C. Pond in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin-Central Lines
Chicago
Milwaukee
Northern Pacific H. R
Wisconsin Central Lines
Wiscons
Co. G. Lemmon
Jas. GC. Pond
Dls
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IMO, Hutchins & CO
Lacon, Ill
Benry
Grovat Bort
Bprron
Reary
Thirote
Iacon
Milt Sherburne
Sparland
Crow Meadow
Whitefield
Saratoga
Reynolds Bros
Putnam
McAvoy
Grace Soper
Clara K. Morgan
Mike McCormick
Sam C Condit
Dora Werner
Howard Williams
Squire Sutherland
Shriver
Mito
Brown Henkins
Dawson
Caleb Condit
Chillicothe
Undercliff
Mram Golden and Uittle
Lottie Morgan
Bridgie Peenatok
Croldenome
Kennetti
Ellis
Mary Freeman
Dipheheri
Freeman
Magnolia
A.G. Hillabrand
Olient
Texas Sikings
Indiana
Chicago Tribune
Wbesides
Tatsill
Yellowstone National Park
J.B
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