Our Sister Towns in Lacon and Nearby
A local column lists visits and travels of residents and guests. Names include Rose Jenkins in Joliet, Chaos Dimbart in Peoria, Wayland Thompson in Chicago, Rev J A Johnson to LaSalle, Rev R B Williams Wenona, Mrs Geo Banegoca Mendota, Frank Doyle from Peoria, Samuel Henry returning from Pennsylvania, and Judge Winslow Evans and wife to Missouri. Community members travel to Chicago, Waukegan, Lake Michigan towns, and attend picnics at Under Cliff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Rose Jenkins
Joliet
Chaos Dimbart
Peoria
Wayland Thompson
Chicago
E. K. Turbitt
Samuel Henry
Pennsylvania
Winslow Evans
Missouri
Paddy Rudden
Waukegan
Jimmy
Phil
Roy Blackstone
Kansas
Juncon
Walter Hunt
Doll Orcutt
May Trapp
Nellie Culbertson
Joseph E. Ong
Geneva
Neb
Salve and Remedies for Plagues and Ailments Promote Cure
In Latin salve means Halt God Save You greeting and remedies pledge relief from many minor ailments. The text touts Cole's Car wolfealye as infallible healing preparation with small boxes priced 25 cents and large boxes 60 canta.
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Europe
Cole
Wolfealye
Sparland and Surrounding News and Local Happenings
Sparl and Kirk Booth and his mother visited Tuesday. Mrs Hangel of Peoria visits C Hoskins. Big Bend reunion may be in Lacon this year. Wheat is being cut. Dr H McClanahan sick but improving. J C Gapen visits from Ottawa. McLaughlin of Aurora returns for Fourth. Death of Erastus Root reported from La Prati ord. Whitefield Corners notes hay harvest heat and civic remarks. Willing Workers lawn social nets over 17 with large crowd and early serving exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. McLaughlin
Aurora
Mother Cartwright
Zimmerman
Thomas Kelley
Annie O*stary
William O'Leary
Lacon
James O.garrett
James O. Garret
Althe
Sparland
Thenns Hollow
Depue
J. 8. Thompson
Rt. Edwards
Erastus Root
J. L. Root
la Pratricord
Blue Ridge Cemetery
Whitefield Corners
Dr Willis
Ipavn
Miss Hamilton
Wyoming
Melle Stringer
Peoria
Willie
John Herr
Dick” Sharp
Champaign
Willis
Henry
Gome
Saratoga
Sod Imony
Arthur Brode
Charlie Dille
Buda
Kewanee
Lawn Sociable
Lane's Family Medicine Free Trial Offer
100 ladies and 100 men urged to visit any druggist for a free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine discovered by Dr Silas Lane in the Rocky Mountains. Claimed cures include blood fever and kidney diseases, constipation, and clearer skin. Large package priced at 66 cents. At all druggists.
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Lane
Silas_Lane
Rocky Mountains
Varna Notes and Local Social Roundup
Geo W. Kreider uses a timer with H Bowers of Birkner. Mollie Broaddus visits Virglais relatives. Prof Spellman visited his baby and parents near Henry. John B. Wright, circuit clerk, is a frequent Sunday guest. his wife joined him last week. The Swede celebration drew a large crowd with an engaging program. J. B. Weir, Gail Broaddus and Clara Casey toured Chicago for the World's fair sales sites. Reed House stands solid after wind and painting. fragrance likened to Rosen. A Stateler chairs the Democratic county central committee and succeeds the late Whiffen. party leaders praised the choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo W. Kreider
H-Bowers
Birkner
Mollie Broaddus
Virglais
Spellman
Henry
John_B. Wright
J. 8
Weir
Gail
Broaddus
Clara Casey
Chicago
Reed
Rosen
S A
Stateler
Democratic County Central Committee
Whiffen
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills Discovery
An important discovery affecting the liver stomach and bowels through nerves. A new principle speeds cure for biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. Splendid for women and children. Smallest mildest surest 80 doses for 25 cents. Sample free at Dr Powell's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Kemp's Balsam Promises Cough Relief Through Community Use
A local promotion claims Kemp's Balsam has cured many coughs and colds in the past few years. The ad urges readers to ask friends who used it, notes its tested merit, and offers large bottles at 50 cents and one dollar with a free sample bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Magnolia Town Notes on Trades Weather and Celebration
Dr Pendleton's house progress and Daniel Johnson's barber shop show local growth. Winter wheat and haying near completion, corn laid by, oats harvest due. rain desired. Swedish gathering at Varna and American at Sandy head drew crowds, though Lostant dance crowds faced cold. Fourth of July 1890 passed quietly with only two intoxicated men from Henry.
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Henry
East Oxbow Weather and Local Notes
East Oxbow reports hot dry conditions as farmers prepare hay. Gardens and crops need rain. Peoria visitors included Mr and Mrs Booth and Tillie Cline. Anton Margeson lost a valuable work horse to overheating. Baptist and Methodist baptisms occurred with Mrs C H Ransom and others. Woolford's Sanitary Lotion advertised for skin ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Peoria
Tillie Cline
Anton Margeson
Baptist Church
Wm Ransom
C. H
N. J. Mathis
C. H. Ransom
Hennepin
Caledonia
Methodist Church
Katie Ransom
Edward Phillips
Maurice Maust
Putnam News: Wheat Threshing, Visits, and Local Happenings
Wm Wheeler threshed his wheat with George Williams assisting. Williams welcomes a fine son. Libbie Purcell leaves for Texas to visit a sick mother. Keota and Milo locals share harvests, gatherings, and a temperance concert rehearsal. July 4 family events, threshing rumors, and a June heat wave noted. Wedding at Sutherland with Arbuckle and Ella Bighthouse. Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral touted for colds and coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Wm Wheeler
George Williams
Libbie Robinson
Nee Purcell
Texas
John Long
Keota
Levi
O._W. Ayling
Brother Ayling
Frank Bruce
Henry Louis
H Condit
John Anderson
Mary
Bra Anderson
J. R. Veach
Geo Finley
Charley
Fourth of July memories and local visits on Quaker Lane
Mrs M A Mills returned from the west. John Swaney and Perry Mills won at Peoria on July 4. Oliver Wilson delivered the Toulon Fourth of July ovation. F E Smith visited Weltona recently. Mills Smiths and Wilsons watched fireworks at Los Tant. Mra McGee of Palatino with southern parents visited on the Lane. Wilsons Mills Givens and Prices enjoyed a Sandy picnic. David Wilson and granddaughter Laurie Spargrove from Wenona visited. Little Edna Wilson bruised her eye July 4 but eye sight unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swaney
Perry Mills
Peoria
Oliver Wilson
Toulon
F. E. Smith
Weltona
Mills
Smiths
Wilson
Lostant
M. E
Magnolia
Mra McGee
Palatino
Wilsons
Givens
David Wilson
Lauie Spargrove
Wenona
Edna
Castoria Advertisement Recalled for a Child's Health
An old print line extols Castoria for infants and children from infancy through motherhood. The catchy jingle notes repeated use across generations, ending with a parental claim that Castoria calmed babies and cared for children's well being.
Letter from Boice describes California trip and snow scenes
From California March 1 letter by Boice to her readers recounts a journey over the Rockies into California. She notes snow depths, a playful snowball episode, diverse travelers from across the U S and Canada, and encounters with Indians and a Japanese woman. She mentions Madam Harwood’s illness and her own impressions of San Francisco and Geyserville with plans to share more later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Madam Harwood
Mme. Harwood
Geyserville
Sonoma
Cov
Cal
Reliable orchard contracts offered with long experience
I will contract with reliable parties to furnish trees and plant orchards and warrant them for one to three years at low prices. No contract for less than 4 acres. If you want a dependable old fashioned orchard, I will plant it on special contract. Write me or I will call to discuss reasonable terms. I have the trees and over 20 years experience.
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Boice
California
Rocky Mountains
Denver
Sierras
Toronto
Boston
Madison
Terre Haute
St Louis
Nashville
New Orleans
Illinois
Jake Donner
Donner
City Council Proceedings Regular Meeting Minutes
City council minutes itemize bills paid by city treasurer including marshal nightwatch clerk and street work. Monthly treasurer report shows balance and June activity with fines and license revenue. Mayor Pas s e l ly directs adjournment and clerk signs. note about subscription offer attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andaey
G. F. Paskell
H. H. Kirchman
J.R. Paskell
E. H. Hutchins
D McDonough
J. F. Leavitt
E.T
Bush
M Stevens
Fua Powell
A Bartlett
Clover
Raymond
Ronter
Fox
Perry
Goodrich
Mat Kuga
Chas Dille
Green
C Ponser
J. N. Krenz
Tress
F. Pasxecy
E. T. Disasyay
Buckien's Arnica Salve for skin ailments guarantee
An advertised salve claims to cure bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold for 25 cents a box at Dr Powell's drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckien
Arnica
For Sale Wie Stock and Fruit Farm in Hopewell Township
For sale a stock and fruit farm in Hopewell township not aligned, located miles from Henry on the Lacon road. Includes a two story dwelling with six rooms and a pleasant setting. Circulars available with details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Henry
Lacon
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VARNA
East Oxbow
Woolford
E& Fla Powell
Henry, II
Milo
J. M. Buard
St. Paul
Bettie Sutherland
Nebraska
Eiq Sutherland
Michael Carrico
Daniel Hofnagel
Deering Manufacturing Co
L. B. Myers
Christian Church
Brother Stewart
Cordiaaly
Esq Sutherland
Arbuckle
Ella Bighthouse
Bay
Ayer
Quaker Lane
M. A. Mills
Pitcher’s Castoria
Castoria
Castorcia
S. Rowley
Lacon, Ill
Dennis
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