Varna and Washburn Battle Ends in Big Varna Win
Local notes report Evans business, a new superintendent at Vernona schools Miss Ida Wright, and Venona Union Telephone franchise granted with no cash paid. The Varna and Washburn baseball game at Mapitolia on the Fourth ended 86 to 15 in a lively, purse contested match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
M. E. Gants
Evans
H—I
G. W. Reid
Homer
Ida Wright
Ludge Wright
Lacon
Whce Reid
Venona Union Telephone Company
A. L. Turner
A. C. Garvin
F. J. Thierry
Varna
Washburn
Mapitolia
Varna Social Notes Highlight Misses and Visits
Miss Mabel Ricketts visits Varna as Mrs Dr Ireland and babe go to Washburn. Magnolia’s Miss Mtta Bobbit arrives midweek. Katie and Mamie Kelly return home. Local trips include Mortenson from Lostant visiting, and Frank Wilson and Bai Thompson from Lacon guests of Norton.
Barn repairs and haying dominate rural life this week
Sunday travel notes record Mr Bedford driving in the area and C Klein's barn being repaired with tile work ongoing. Hay making is the current priority for local farmers. Attendance at McBeth funeral at Saratoga M E church is noted with sympathy. Roy Whitmer to preach at Bonham school house next Sunday at 8 o'clock. Mrs E Hofer of Henry visited daughter Mrs Windor and granddaughter Nora Winder during her trip home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bedford
C. Klein
W. W. Sale
Dewey
I. W. Waughop
H.D. Bonham
Emily
Osborne
McBeth
Saratoga M. E
Buckiee's Arnica Salve Promises Clear Skin
Advert says the salve clears eruptions sores blotches pimples and boils. Claims to heal fever sores ulcers carbuncles felons and other skin issues while also curing cuts burns and piles with guaranteed results at Dr Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckiee
Powell
Hennepin Board of Review Meets at Court House
The Board of Review met at the courthouse Monday. Rev Andrewartha and his wife are in Moline for a two week vacation. Lyda Tuera and Mabel Pearce from Ottawa are visiting this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Court House
Andrewartha
Moline
Lyda Tuera
Mabel Pearce
Athena Tag
Ottawa
Hennepin area notes include visits and outings
Mrs Albert Leech and Ruth visit Seaton sisters while Ida Seaton and Mrs Pearl Leech visit Mrs Albert Shephard at Strawn. Dr Artin of Mt Palatine in town with a new rubber tired buggy. Delegates head to Peoria for Woodman picnic. local shipments, boat rides, and July 4 celebrations noted.
Community News From Cottage Hill and Nearby Areas
Local notices report illnesses including Mrs A B Delwinger and a sister of B Delwinger visiting from Peoria. Henry Hardner of Chicago visited his old home with his son Lewis. Rank Bowman funeral in Streator attended by David Moore. Rev Benjamin Jones preached at the Presbyterian church with large crowds. A Lorens relation from Cottage Hill wet on the way to Streator celebration and returned after changing clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Deiwinger
Delwinger
Peoria
B. Moore
California
Samuel Willis
Rock Island
D. B. Moore
Streator
Willie Williams Injured by Fireworks Accident
Willie Williams son of J M Williams was injured when powder exploded in his face and eyes during a celebration. He traveled to Peoria on Friday for treatment and had the powder removed from his eyes. The note mentions family visits and local movements around Henry and Greenville Misa, along with a planned church service by Elder Wray of Eureka.
Elijah Jenkins Threshed Wheat as Hay Crop Fails
Elijah Jenkins thr eshed wheat on Wednesday afternoon as farmers report a very light hay crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Jenkins
Fourth of July Baby Show Awards and Local Social Notes
On July Fourth at the baby show the first prize went to Mrs Clemen’s baby and the second to Mrs Miles Rube’s baby of Lestant. The oldest man’s premium went to Mrs Gurnea, age 86. Mrs Alexander hosted a niece from Colorado, Belle Evans Wright. Johnnie Fyffe of Chicago visited friends. John Ramage and family went to Sheldon Iowa to visit a sister. Johnnie Piper fell and broke his collarbone. Louise McAllister of La Fayette visits grandma McKinner. Rev. Tullis of Henry will preach next Sunday. Mrs Balderson and daughters visit Henry relatives. Lena Johnson of Henry spent a week with her mother. George Gregory sold his home farm to John Thornton. J C Rolley has been ill for several days. Blanche Wable of Sandy spent the day in town. Mrs Harris and children visit Dwight. T Lashaw visits relatives in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCoy
Seneca
A. Stateler
Watehorn
Lacon
Job Antrim
J.B. Brown
Hoopeston
L. W. Broaddus
Frank Wilson
Bai Thompson
M.r. Norton
Eleanor Burr
Olive Held
Chicago
Mabel Clemens
Streator
Tom O Brien
Kate Breen
Tony Kern
Varna
Morrelle & Son
M. Barnes
Clemen
Miles Rube
Lestant
B. ‘Gurnea
Alexander
Belle
Evans Wright
Colorado
Johnnie, Fyffe
John Ramage
Sheldon
Iowa
Lousie McAllister
la Fayette
Mckinner
Rev. Tullis
Henry
Balderson
Lena Johnson
George Gregory
John Thornton
J.C. Rolley
Blanche Wable
Sandy
Arispife
Nelly Erekson
Princeton
Ida Magnusen
Frank Anderson
Rockford
Christ Christenson
Freda Magnuson
John Johnson
Ladd
David Stephens
Lake camp delights dozen youths under McNabb leadership
A merry group of about 15 youths spent last week at the lake enjoying boating bathing and fishing. The Lulu Lou camp name honors two participants while Judge McNabb and Miss Lou Smith led the group for a joyous time. Eleven Danish school pupils attend the church section this week with plans to meet every alternate week through summer. Bertha Mills Brooks of Salem Indiana, a former teacher, is reported to be the mother of a young son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge McNabb
Lou Smith
Bertha Mills Brooks
Salem
Indiana
Ulton
Archie McNabb
Willitts
Marmer Cuy
Jesse
Mt Palatine
Streator
Mendota
Tonien
Rickey
Reddick
Community notes from Tiskilwa and nearby towns
Residents report Fourth of July activities in Tiskilwa and Henry. MelKee's, Nellie Johnson, and Mrs W McKeon with Bertha spent Saturday in Henry while Andy McAfee headed to Tiskilwa. A local injury near Milo was mentioned but with unclear severity. Sunday school and Gem Lodge I O F drill plans were announced, with several local residents taking lessons from Prof Allen of Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W McKeon
Bertha
Henry
Andy McAfee
Tiskilwa
Kollsiimel
Milo
Lone Free
Princeton
Tomalaka Lodge
Kewley
J. H. Williams
Putnam
A. McKeon
Moses
Orville Pershing
Tom
Gem Lodge
I. O
Whitefield
F. Bell
Laura
Prof Allen
Allen
Ray Anderson
Dean
O’brien
Bertha McKeon
Nellie Johnson
Helen Kane
Local Notes From Milo And Surrounding Areas
D H Milo remains in poor health with little improvement. Della Denton of Buda visits Mrs H Pettegrew. George Koch visited family last week. Mrs Monter to read Epworth League next Sunday. W H Sutherland returns from town on business. Stellan Conover of Bradford visits aunt Mrs C H Griswold. Jean Whitman and Henrys companion attend M B church service in Milo. Roland Shimmell injured his foot discharging an anvil but recovering and expected home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Hields
Della Denton
Buda
Pettegrew
George Koch
Monter
Epworth League
W. H. Sutherland
Stellan Conover
Bradford
C. H. Griswold
Jean Whitman
Henry
Allen's Foot Ease offers instant relief for tight shoes
A powder shaken into shoes makes tight or new footwear feel easier and relieves coins bunions swelling blisters callous and sore spots. It claims to cure sweating and hot aching feet and is offered with a trial package by mail from Allen Olmsted Le Roy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Fourth of July Celebrated With Picnic and Speech
Residents gathered for a grand Fourth of July with a picnic and a speech by Christ Christianson. Visitors included Nelly Erekson of Princeton and Freda Magnuson recovering from illness. Wheat and rye crops are reported good and hot weather with a 105 degree day noted.
Scenic Deer Park excursion party from town
A local group including KK L Monser and family, H M Taggart, M A Gallagher, Mark Gunts, Elsie and Matie Wrenn, Cecil Spanzler, Dr Young, and Fred Williame toured Deer Park on the holiday. They traveled by rail to Oglesby and then overland to the park for a pleasant holiday outing as noted by the Index.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KK. L. Monser
Linzie
W. E. Monser
Elizabeth
Geo S. Monser
Edward
Kathrine
H. M. Taggart
M. A. Gallagher
Mark Gunts
Elsie and
Matie Wrenn
Washington
Cecil Spanzler
Peoria
Dr Young
Normal
Fred Williame
Henry
Deer Park
Oglesby
Index
Dr Miles Free Treatment Offered For Heart Nervous Ailments
Dr Miles offers $2.50 worth of his complete treatment free to any afflicted reader. Endorsements from church and medical figures praise his skill in heart and nervous diseases. A large program covers Canada and Missouri with testimonials and confidential correspondence from The Miles Association in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
St. Joseph's
United Brethren
Prack- Mn Miles
Dos G Batley
German State Bank
Duattyde
Viles
Canada
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Yanochowski
Yourx
George Daniels
Henry, Ill
BROS
Illinois
Kuss Bros
Henry, Il
Berlin
Hammar
Perry Hardware CO
Sparland
Miller
David McBeth
Saratoga
Booth Whitefield
Hennepin
Albert Leech
Ruth
Seaton
Ida Seaton
Pearl Leech
Albert Shepherd
Strawn
Dr Artin
John/Ong
Laclede Mo
A.T. Purviance
John Swaney
Clear Creek
McCormick
Monaghany
Hennepin Township
Allwood & Zenor
Cooper Wagon Co
Dubuque
Cubus A. Coleman
Weeping Water
Neb
Cireen Bay
Jefferson Durley
Myr Keithley
Weeping Water Republican
Lennepin
Twin City
la Salle
Rex
A.B. Delwinger
Willie Williams
J. M. Williams
W. H Williams
Magnolia
McNabb
Lone Tree
MelKee
Franklin Miles
Gold Township
Bureau Co
Millardaville
Benjamin Horrocks
New Bedford, Ill
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