Epworth League Convention Opens with Address on Possessions
The Whitefield Epworth League reports its district convention opening at Lewistown after a June 27 journey by train from Bradford. Delegates from Boyd’s Grove arrive, register, and enjoy a reception before a session with Rev. Fouts directing song and Rev. Ramsey leading devotion. Dr Theodre Kemp of Illinois Wesleyan University speaks on “Our Possessions,” urging youth to develop all faculties and pursue earnest effort to achieve their goals.
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Whitefield Epworth League
Epworth League
Vandervoort
Lewistown
Bradford
Boyd's Grove
Bartle
Rev. Fouts
Vermont
Ramsey
Theodoré, Kemp
Illinois Wesleyan T . University
Bloomington
Kemp
Ag‘i
Harnest
Development of Man and Its Advances Through Time
A reflective piece tracing human progress in agriculture, industry, and communication from manual plowing to modern railways and wireless telegraphy. It urges preparedness for future challenges, emphasizes education, temperance, and Christian duty, and ends with a Civil War anecdote linking sacrifice to reward.
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Kemp
Epworthians
Howard
Washington
Sherman
Charles Tanner
Hopworth Herald
League
George Heber Jones
Korea
Far East
Cottage social calls and visits in the area
Mesdames Henry Smith Samuel Chesney and Ernest Reynolds called on Mrs Charles Saturday afternoon Fifty five relatives and friends were entertained at Theodore Borg's Sunday Esther Lawnson and Walborg Ros enquist called at Mabel Minters Saturday Missey Sadie Delts and Mabel Milner were visiting in Davenport over the fourth Ernest Chesney visited his sister Mrs Hunt near Sparland last week Mr and Mrs Mell Griswold were over Sunday night at Henry Smith's Charles Hunt and family visited Wm Chesney Sunday and stayed at Samuél Chesney's Misses Margaret and Eeith Gondon visited their sister Mrs Daniel Donovan last week Mr and Mrs Charles Margaret and Miss Stella Blahop were Sunday visitors at Rude Millers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Smith
Samuel Chesney
Ernest Reynolds
Charles
Theodore Borg
Esther Lawnson
Walborg Rosenquist
Mabel Minter
Missey
Sadie Delts
Mabel Milner
Davenport
Ernest Chesney
Hunt
Sparland
Mell Griswold
Charles Hunt
Wm. Chesney
Samuél Chesney
Margaret
Eeith Gondon
Daniel Donovan
Charles and
Margatite
Stella Blahop
Rude Miller's
Hastings hosts Rogers visitors and local gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. Hastings entertained Mr. and Mrs. Rogers of Peoria last week. Min Cady of Galesburg spoke in the interest of the Anti-Saloon League at the Sabbath morning service. Lawrence Turnbull has a Chicago friend visiting. Mrs. R. B. Graham of Chillicothe is visiting the Wm. Scott home. Mr. and Mrs. Aitchison host Mr. and Mrs. Randolph of Delavan. Rev. Love of Des Moines preached at the U P church Sabbath. Mrs. Haines attends Chautauqua in Pontiac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GA Pralbrig
E H. Hastings
Rogers
Peotia
Min, Cady
Galesburg
I-E- Church
Lawrence Turnbull
Chicago
R. B. Graham
Chillicothe
Wm. Scott
David Aitchison
Randolph
Delavan
Rev
Love
Des Moines
U. P
Haines
Pontiac
Young People’s club hosts social at Howard Dee’s home
The South Milo community gathers Saturday evening at Howard Dee’s to enjoy ice cream cake and lemonade. Several members traveled to Henry and Princeton while others relaxed at home. Aunt Thomas McClane returns from Mititigumi visiting son John. Epworth League enjoyed a Friday evening at Bertha and Robert McClane’s with refreshments.
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South Milo
Howard Dee
John
George
Hall
Kewanee
Bertha
Robert McClane
Epworth League
Blanche Mielkey
Sherman Hodges
Charlie Reid
Frank Barkman
Roy Hill
Broadmoor residents host visitors and local notes.
Clarence Perkins born July 3 to Charles Winne and wife, Ada Hatch visits Galesburg, Bert Boles and Indiana wife visiting, Mrs Ella Carpenter from Iowa guests, Wm Blackburn and wife visiting Indiana, M. R. Griswold from Princeton calls on way to Peoria, Ada Driscol and Bernice Powers visit Peoria, Philip Cadell family visit Buda, Lawrence Beauprie of Chicago visiting Clarence Perkins, Eldridge and Blackburn ship bogs to Peoria, Miss Lambert visits Agnes Hodges, Michael Tyne and Providence family Sunday at John Poff, Koley's Honey and Tar Compound advertised with no opiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Perkins
Peoria
Charles Winne
Charley
Ada Hatch
Galesburg
Bert Boles
Indiana
Ella Carpenter
Iowa
E. J. Noyes
Wm. Blackburn
Indewanes
M. R. Griswold
Princeton
Broadmoor
New Freight Liner Starts Opened On Mississippi River
The first trip of the new St Louis to New Orleans barge line has begun with a 1200 ton sugar barge to St Louis arriving from New Orleans in good time and at lower freight rates. The Mississippi Valley Transportation Co plans many barges, adopting modern gear, to boost river freight and grain business across Illinois and beyond.
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St.Louis
New Orleans
St. Laws
St. Louis
Cairo
Mississippi Valley Transportation Co
Linois
Illinois Valley
Illinoius
Lake Michigan
Mississippi River
Gockport
la Salle
Illiois
Mississippi “Valley
Chicago
Alindis
Herald
Public Drinking Cup Act Interpreted by Illinois Attorney General
Illinois Attorney General W. H. Stead issues an opinion on the public drinking cup law. The act bans shared cups in enumerated locations such as schools, state institutions, halls, hotels, factories, and railroad sites, but does not extend to banks, bars, stores, offices, or many other places. The opinion clarifies the scope and limits of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Springfield
Hone TH Lane
State’s
McLeansboro
Illinois
W. H. Stead
Attornee General
Change Woodman Rates
The Modern Woodmen of America plans a special meeting of its head camp in Chicago late January to discuss readjusting rates to comply with the new uniform fraternal insurance law. The law is in ten states, and uniform application within three years is expected. The order has over 1.25 million members, largest in Illinois and neighboring states, making changes highly significant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Chicago
Woodmen
Illinois
A Bad Lot and Election Notes in Disputed Ballots
A drunken and disorderly charge leads to a judge’s sharp response and ten days punishment. The Woodford county election contest is discussed with emphasis on ballot validity, noting that a name erased does not invalidate a ballot and that blurred or incomplete ballots must reflect voter intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
Poe
Supreme Egueth
Woodford
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Michigan Mother
Mrs J G Jonson of Scottville Michigan credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with keeping her large farm family well and productive. Her daughter uses it for painful periods and irregularity, and she urges others to try the remedies. The advertisement notes the product is made from native roots and herbs with no narcotics or harmful drugs and claims many cures of female diseases.
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Scottville
Mich
Lydia E.pinkham
Tam Raven Ea
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia Firham
J.G. Jonson
Scottyville
Red
Guardianship and probate actions reported in court notes
Court records show Mary Berry minor guardian bond set at 10000 and multiple probate matters. filings include wills for Emma Warner and Louis A Lenz, guardianship petitions for Michael and Joseph Wargo, and administrator appointments with bonds. notices mailed three days before hearings to named addresses. final settlements and depositories ordered. real estate transfers and final discharge orders noted. Chain of actions mentions September terms for claims adjustment and various wills, executors and heirs. Diarrhoea remedy ad appears among court items.
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Mary Berry
Thomas Donnelly
Hmma Warner
Wm. P. Williams
Mary W. Anderson
Biliott Avenue
Kewanee
Sarah Elizabeth Blood
Ellinwood Avenue
Troffet
Louis A. Lenz
Michael Wargo
Joseph Wargo
Andrew L. Wargo
M. Wargo
Andrew Wargo
Ernestlan
J. W. Tracey
Jobst-Echulte
Eusano Antonacci
Candido Flaminio
Dominick Turiguatti
Thomas Blanco
Maria
A. Dauber
Patrick Rudden
Katherine Rudden
Long
Larson
John W. Whetzel
Alvina Schumacher
Varna
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