Our Sister Towns Lacon and Nearby News
Dr Thompson and wife are visiting from their son Wayland. Sheriff Howard and County Clerk ee were in Toluca for a day. John Bechler is very ill with fears for recovery. William Bigelow, former Lacon resident, is back renewing acquaintances. Ira Hancock improved enough to ride out. Will Burns of Streator visits boyhood scenes. Mrs MoFad Among-those-who-have-gone-to-Hur-ke Springs include Mr and Mrs Thomas Ellis and Mr and Mrs KB Edwards. Mrs Sarah Titus returns to La Prairie after two weeks in Lacon. Will Wescott’s horse ran away, injuring itself again. horse and buggy from John Shaffer of Hopewell stolen. Prof Frank Wescott and Prof LO Dougherty go to Los Angeles to attend National Teachers Association. Dougherty accompanied by wife and daughter. Mrs John Fisher died after brief illness. Catherine Symon born 1826 in Ohio, married 1849, moved to Tacon 1875. eight children, three survive. Mourning for Mrs Maggie Smith Funk. remains sent to William Smith’s home. funeral at MDB church then laid to rest in Lacon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Wayland
Howard
Toluca
John Bechler
Arave
William Bigelow
Lacon
Ira Hancock
Will Burns
Streator
Mrs MoFad
Hureke
Thomas Ellis
KB Edwards
Sarah ‘Titus
la Prairie
Will Wescott
Alto
John Shaffer
Hopewell
Frank Wescott
LO Dougherty
Los Angeles
Onl
National Teachers Association
John Fisher
Catherine Symon
Ohio
Tacon
G V Lane
Charley Gapen
Allie
Maggie Smith Funk
Bbde
Chillicothe
William Smith
MDB
The
Sparland Social Notes and Local Happenings
Jeasse Tancer visits Peoria this week. Mrs Henry Olson hosts a visitor from LaSalle. Mrs Kline visits sister Mrs O W Buckley and family. Mrs Maggie Perkina of Chicago visits sister Mrs TH Gapen. Lydia Riddell and H Hammet visit Mureka Springs. Doctor visitors from Doctorsleigh & Haigh. Master Hart Wall visits grandparents. F Van Antwerp extends telephone lines to Lundy and Whitefield Corners. Modern Woodmen play praised. Ed Hannum and Johno Helm praised. Gol J W McClanahan buys Brasfield homestead and moves in with housekeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Jeasse Tancer
Peoria
Henry Olson
Slater
LaSalle
Kline
O W Buckley
Maggie Perkina
Chicago
TH Gapen
Lydia Riddell
H Hammet
Mureka Springs
Lotto
Zimmerman
Doctorsleigh & Haigh
Baughman
Heayes
Odd Fellows Herald
Springfield
Hart Wall
Wyoming
F van Antwerp
Lundy
Whitefield Corners
Alf Betta
Watkins
George McQ
Illichs
Ed Hannum
Johno.Helm
Jake
Gol
J W McClanahan
J S_ Brasfield
Sperland
John Oerton
Varna Note Confusing Rodent Names In Report
Varna and Henry Friday figures appear in a garbled line about Topy Kern and T Croft, with a note that Croft moved a car of hogs to two Fridays, indicating a disrupted or partial historical record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Death and visits mark Whitefield Corners notes
The community reports Mrs Myron Worthington’s funeral at Center cemetery after a sudden illness. Rev Clark conducted the service with Rev Fawcett and neighbors attending. Also mentions visits by Elizabeth Fountain and Maud Shorts to Keota and illness updates on Mrs Snell. Will Hannum named janitor. sugar grove gossip critiqued. Will Fountain and family noted.
Epidemic of Diarrhoea Report From Cocoa Nut Grove
Mr A Sanders reports an epidemic of diarrhoea in Cocoa nut Grove Fiji. He suffered a severe attack and was cured after four doses of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recommends it to others as the best medicine they have used. For sale by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Sanders
Cocoanut Grove
Fie
Chamberlain
Powel
Hunt Visits Friends in Bureau County on Sunday
Little Libbie Hunt visits Bureau county friends and spends Sunday with Ola Hunt. Anna Nightwonger assists Mrs Rowe with housework. Mr and Mrs Geo Bedford visited local friends on Sunday. Preston Cummings of Princeton was a guest of his cousin John Cornell. Rev Whitmer will preach at the Bonham schoolhouse next Sunday evening. J W Shores and wife of Lacon visited J W Waughop. Mrs Shores is a musician and Aeolian quartet member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boutph
Little Libbie Hunt
Bureau County
Hunt
Ola Hunt
Anna Nightwonger
R Rowe
Geo Bedford
Preston Cummings
Princton
John Cornell
Whitmer
Bonham School
J W Shores
Lacon
J W Waughop
Mrs Shores
Aeolian
Miss Kiffle
Harvest News and Farm Life in North Hopewell
The North Hopewell notes describe weekly showers and widespread harvests. Locals report corn laid by and berry picking with warnings about trespass in a pasture. Also mention Mrs Nade Martin sewing, family visits, and Grain-O as a healthful drink.
Various Local Social Notes Mention Events and Travel
John Garret spent the 4th with friends in Galesburg. Wilbur Root and wife spent Sabbath with relatives in Sparland. The 4th rain spoiled many in the vicinity. Mavel Webber entertained young friends last Wednesday. Peter Paterson is home on a two week vacation from Chicago. Sara Nellie Alspaugh and baby visiting sister Mrs Lewis Armstrong. Rev Nesbit and family expected home this week and will preach next Sabbath. No MB church services last Sabbath due to quarterly meeting at Saratoga. Mr and Mrs O W Whitten and family of Normal spending summer here and at Castleton. UP church lawn recolal planned at J Smith Jr'n. all invited. Solomon Frary returned from a year in Wisconsin. Harry Doyle and Grace Poster of Lawn Ridge united in marriage in Joliet. Prof Chas Leigh, La Prairie boy now in Ft Worth, enjoying Denver breezes. He has been engaged to teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Garret
Galesburg
Wilbur Root
Sparland
Mavel Webber
Peter Paterson
Chiago
Sara Nellie Alspaugh
Baby
Lewis Armstrong
Nesbit
Saratoga
O W Whitten
Normal
Castleton
UP Church
J Smith Jr
Solomon Frary
Wisconsin
Harry Doyle
Grace Poster
Lawn Ridge
Joliet
Doyle
James Davidson
Chas Leigh
la Prairie
Ft Worth
Texas
Denver
Chio
Cliff Hawa
Emery Allen
Mary Durmio
Henry Small
Rev Fawcett
Gertrude Ramsey
Belville
Kaw
Tom Paxson
Hennepin
Miriam Zeiler
Frank Potter
Mary Ketcham
Henry
Ed Hilterbrand
Rey Zeller
Peoria
Cora Dent
Cooper Gurney
Kan
Loma Rameey
Lostant
George Lawrence
Parks
John McKergan
Alice Potter
Iowa
Atill
Illinois
GH Hulme
Great Bend
Kansas
Ed Heuger
Nebraska
Visiting son bids farewell before naval enlistment
A college teacher Wo Barrell surprised his parents with an unscheduled visit last Friday then left for Chicago to enter four years of naval service. He returned to Chicago that night and then went to Brooklyn, NY. Also a public notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy with a money back promise for deafness caused by catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo Barrell
Chicago
Naval Service of the United States
Brooklyn
Entertainments Crowded With Music Races And River Trip
A Saturday program drew about two thousand spectators for a Magnolia band display and bicycle races won by Ottawa and Wisconsin riders. A river trip with Dr Thomas ended pleasantly. Loretta Murphy of Joliet drowned near Hennepin after a skiff accident. an inquest followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Ottawa
Young Bears
Wisconsin
RC Coleman
Geo McCormick Jr 2d
Chester Cofold
Thomas
Hennepin
Henry
Tre. Repubblican
Loretta Murphy
Joliet
Capt Cowan
Putnam Notes Busy Week With Services Sales and Socials
The column reports a verdict of accidental drowning with a Pat terson foreman and Odiningham among jurors. Mrs J H Williams returned from Iowa. Union services planned at M and church, town hall work started, and two churches schedule services. Local business updates include Wm Patterson visiting for Champion Binder Go and rain damaging hay. Community events feature Royal Neighbors ice cream social July 22, Ladies Aid ice cream social July 19, and a Walnut Grove picnic noted as successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
J .H Williams
Iowa
M & Church
Wm Patterson
A A McKeon
Maggie
Mary Frew
Atkinson
Royal Neighbors of
America
Union
Walnut Grove
Ladies Aid
Mram Wheeler
Thankful words from Ada Hart of Groten
Ada Hart recalls a severe lung illness long battle with consumption. Despite four doctors giving up, she trusted in a savior and used Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. After a trial with eight bottles she recovered, and trial bottles are offered free at Dr Powell's Drug Store with a guarantee or refund on full sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada E. Hart
Groten
Dr King
Local notes from Magnolia and surrounding towns
Magnolia residents report visits and illnesses including Cliff Hawa Emery Allen and Miriam Zeiler. Various travelers arrive and depart from Belville Hennepin Peoria and Iowa. Notable events include a Sunday school picnic and a grist mill fire in Great Bend Kansas with no insurance.
Granville Man Seeks Eye Doctor After Accident
Charles Young, injured by a firecracker on the 4th, traveled to Peoria for an oculist. Doctors think eyesight may be restored. Explosion damaged the nose cheekbone and right eyebrow due to the blast directed upward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Young
Peoria
Local Notes On Residents and Visitors
Lewis Gallaher attends Ottawa visit while threshing starts end of week. Frank Powell hosts a California friend. Mrs Ed Devereux recovers after illness. Mrs T J Anderson of Putnam visits son CF Anderson. TE Gallaher visits relatives in Chicago. Mint Anderson in Peru for dental work. Miss McCaleb visits J D Barton family. John Strawn and herles Williams own new wheels. E Lamablin and wife attend Mr Harrison's funeral in Granville. Mr and Mrs Dales and Miss Dales visit J O Davis. Battle Duncan of Morton visits uncle C F Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Powell
California
Ed Devereux
T J Anderson
Putnamee
CF Anderson
TE Gallaher
Chicago
Mint-F
E-Lamablin
Harrison
Granville
Dales
Miss Dales
Tonica
J O Davis
Battle Duncan
Morton
C F Anderaon
Local society notes from Lostant and surrounding towns
Mrs G O Davis spent days at Lostant aiding sister Mary Barr. Ladies Circle planned a December fair with next meeting July 19. Clara and Henry Gunn visited in Hennepin. Mystic Workers met midweek and Miss Heirman visited from Mendota. Mr and Mrs T E Gallagher tour Chicago with son Charles. Town bands discussed as Palatine plans Fourth of July celebration. Nettie McNabb led Christian Endeavor as members shared patriotic reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G O Davis
Lostant
Mary Barr
A O McGree
O F Anderson
Clara
Henry Gunn
Hennepin
Mystic Workers
New Life Pills Prove Worth for Sufferers
Dr Kings New Life Pills sold by Dr Powell claim to cleanse blood strengthen nerves and boost health with cheap 25 cent price. Money back is not cured. Mrs Mary Allen listed as sick while local weather clerk runs sprinkler and crops face uneven harvest prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Dr Powell
Local Notes and Social News from Quaker Lane and Milo
Quaker Lane reports W G Griffiths new buggy and George Wilson attending Lewiston teachers institute. Gertrude Mills left Monday for Ottawa teachers institute. WCTU to hold memorial for Susan Wierman next Sunday at 3. James Wilson returns from a year teaching in New York City. Henry Atherton improving after a bed confinement. neighbors to help with hay. Milo relatives visit Belle Shimel in Quaker Lane and Whitefield visitors with JS W Shriver. Mr and Mrs Ernest Lewin of Davenport visiting JB Winters. Emma Johnson and son Clarence visiting Milo. Hibernian Society of Peoria hosted an excursion to Henry on the Sivley with a river ride, band, dancing, and meals, large attendance, celebrations for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W G Griffiths
George Wilson
Lewiston
Iton County
Gertrude Mills
Ottawa
WCTU
Susan Wierman
James Wilson
New York City
Henry Atherton
Milo
Belle Shimel
Putnam
Kert_ Lane
Whitefield
W F Shaw
Walnut
JS W Shriver
Ernest Lewin
Davenport
JB Winters
Emma_ Johnson and
Clarence
Hibernian Society of
Peoria
Henry
Sivley
Henry Moat
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kent
Powers Fair Store
Henry, Ill
Henry Republican
Geo Glenn
Annie Grill
Chas Fogle
Garrie Martin
Oak Park
Wm McVoy
Ike Forbstrom
Broadcases
Wm Roberts
Glenn
Casper Garnes
Belleville
Kars
Aia
Alsuf
Christian Church
Simpson
Varoa
Dwight
Eccombe
Wm Hannum
Snell
Ed Adkins
Elizabeth Fountain
Maud Shorts
Keota
Will Fountain Mod
Fred Shorts
Rev Clark
Hanna City
Moses
Sugar Grove
Iike
Myron Worthington
Worthington
Pershing
Cottage School House
Spring
Miam Nelson
Rey Fawcett
Center‘cemetery
Kerron Brann
Anorton
Mra B. Camery
Lizzie Clyde
Mias Cloe
Tree Worthington
Mia Nelson
Hood
Ari
Cannah Jones
Cash Store
Telephone
Henry Illinois
North Hopewell
Henry Mores
Willie
Ina Ransom
Hall
J Cheney & Go
Toledo
Cheney & Co
W O Patterson Foreman
Geo M Odiningham
H Morris
H Ray
Ed Wonser
É Lewis Gallaher
Ottawa Monay
Scott
J. H. McLean
JeksaLa
J.B
F. A. Powrt
Mary Allen
Harvey Larnes
Teacher's Institute
Ross
Earnest Bliss
Bliss
HNL
Bush
Quaker Lane
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