Coal shaft to run daily amid town notes
Qur Sister Towns Sparland reports the coal shaft will operate daily. Hannah Rathburn died Friday night and was buried Sunday. A daughter was born to George Kear and wife on June 30. Anton Kososki and Samuel Linn, miners, moved to La Salle last week. Mary Monahan died Sunday night after illness. Dennis Conley attended her funeral and is in good health. Fred Vincent gave two bunches of extra large raspberries. La Prairie Centre postmaster plans resignation and move to Peoria. job loss seen as a hard blow in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Rathburn
George Kear
Anton Kososki
Samuel Linn
la Salle
Patrick Monahan
Mary
T. B. Gapen
Ottawa
Dennis Conley
Mary Monahan
Dennis
Fred Vincent
la Prairie Centre
Peoria
Community Notes and Local Visits Amid Harvest News
Lillian Runnells returns after an extended visit while Mrs Mohler goes home to Bradford and Mildred Clift visits from Whitefield Center. Florence Fountain owns an Everett piano and Misses Lot tie Brode and Cora Murphy call on the parsonage with Israel Seely and Sadie. Fireworks and croquet mark the 4th at the Corners as Mrs Loomis heals from a fall. A stranger wanders through, hog prices bring luck to William Brokaw, and a humorous riding accident befalls John Schleef. An AL 15 group ice cream social at Boyd's Grove proves a standout success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Runnells
Ed Hannum
Spencer Ketchum
Jerial Atwood
Roush
Israel Seely
Sadie
Mt Pleasant
Lottie Brode
Cora Murphy
Buda
William Brokaw
John Schleef
Henry
Schleef
Boyd's Grove
Corners Social Lively Amid Repairs and Haying Heat
Notes from the Corners report repairs underway and social gatherings in progress. Mrs J T Worthington hosted croqué in honor of Draper near Tiskilns while Mr Schleef recovers enough to reopen his store. Haying begun despite heat. many men work the new mown hay. Several new arrivals, guests of Mrs Townsend, and local society events including a L G A fishing fundraiser on July 2 with a fishing pond and a fisher maiden in costume. Refreshments served at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Griswold
J. T. Worthington
Draper
Tiskilns
Schleef
Lombardsville
Townsend
Dr Willis
L. G. A. Society of Telegraph c
Whitefield Corner
E Hall
Grange
Steuben Neighbors Share News and Good Tidings
Mrs Leigh is about again Enos Odell rides a new buggy Sadie Sargent rides for the first time in nine months David Watkins builds a new kitchen Farmers plow hay harvest Miss Ethel Heath visits Jennie Watkins Mamie McChristie nearly recovered Mrs Turbitt of Lacon visits Mrs N McLaughlin Gertude Burson visits from Princeton Willie Frisbey marries Denver Tanquarys visit grandchildren Jennie Watkins Effie Thompson Minnie Tanquary Mary Odell travel on City of Peoria Hannah Rathburn dies funeral by Rev Pearce mourning sister and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh
Enos Odell
Sadie Sargent
David Watkins
Ethel Heath
Jennie Watkins
Mamie McChristie
Turbitt
Lacon
Daniel
N. McLaughlin
Peoria
Hannah Rathburn
Rev Pearce
Town News and Social Roundup in Lacon Henry Area
Local residents report varied activities from a large influx of teachers for the institute to a Rex excursion to Peoria. Notables include Mrs Adams Deck and Mrs Cora Goodwin traveling relatives in McHenry and Peoria, plus early summer lectures at the court house and a new Weeks Bros partnership forming. Community events feature ice cream sundaes, church events, and cement walks being laid as a sign of ongoing town life.
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Adam Deck
Wm Thomas
Iowa
Stella Motter
Henry
Hennepin
Rutledge Dramatic Co
G. A. R. Hall
coRer Bowers
Chicago
Congregational Church
Cora Goodwin
Maringo
McHenry County
Wyatt
A. J. Rhodes
Peoria
John W. Stouffer
E. W. Danley
Cox
Andersonville
Court House
Clare Hull
Atkinson
Mesdames Brown
Lacon
Fred Deyoe
Sparland
Frank
James
John
Weeks Bros
Fred
Jim
PUTNAM AREA NOTES AND COMMUNITY GOSSIP
Mrs Parker visits Keithsburg and Dr Stipp's family spent the 4th at Princeton. Enned Carroll ill with malaria while Walnut Grove House hosts summer visitors. Prof Kooh teaches Mondays. Local crowds saw Pain's Last Days of Pompeii in Peoria. School board hires Miller of Dixon for next year. Helping Hand ordered 150 yards carpet for the M E church. Mrs Emma Bean went to Whitefield to care for her daughter. Visitors last week include H M Duncan family and Mrs Engle from Roanoke, Edith Smith, Rennen Miss Little and a friend from Tiskilwa, Dora Moree and son Wya not, Dillison Miley, Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Keithsburg
Stipp
Rinceton
Carroll
Walnut Grove House
Kooh
M. E. Church
Emma Bean
Whitefield
Loomis
H. M. Duncan
Mra Engle
Roanoke
Edith Smith
Rennen
Miss Little
Tiskilwa
Dora Moree
Little Son
Wya‘not
Dillison Miley
Chillicothe
Summer Goods Blowout At 4s Price Storewide Sale
Time is passing and summer goods are going fast. Coats and vests in the show window at 1.50, down from 3.50, must go. Fail boots and shoes blankets and large shoe sales. Wall paper lace curtains window shades reduced until Sept. 1. Men s straw hats at 19 cents, True Fit overalls jeans pants and shirts advertised. Store packed with drives. come in for inspection.
Local Notes from Wenona and Neighbors
Joshua Mills improves from illness while J N Wilson and wife visit Wenona. Ottawa institute attendees include Marie Wierman and Stella Mills. Hennepin Institute students Grace and Edith Price and Lou Smith. Edith Price will teach another year. tennis tournament expected July 15 to Sept 1 with a valuable prize and players Mills Flitcraft Mills Wilson Griffith Mills Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Joshua Mills
J.N. Wilson
Wenona
John Taylor
Jortie Hoge
LaSalle County Institute
Ottawa
Marie Wierman
Stella Mills
Grace
Edith Price
Lou Smith
Hennepin Institute
Gantz
Fairbury
Alice Wilson
John Wilson
Miss Price
C. C. Mills
W. 8. Flitcraft
Has Mills
Jim Wilson
W. L. Milk Wat Griffith
Bert Mills
F. E. Smith
Dr Miles New Heart Cure Credited by Citizens
Testimonies from Glen Rock Pennsylvania resident Nathan Allison and New Jersey’s Peter Jaquet claim dramatic heart cure results after using Dr Miles New Heart Cure and Nerve and Liver Pills. Both men had long histories of heart disease and severe symptoms before reporting relief and improved sleep after treatment. Free book and sale details credited to Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Nathan Allison
Glen Rock
Peter Jaquet
Balem
N. J
Iacw
Dr Powell
Magnolia Social Notes Tonight and This Week
Dr Taylor's new house nears plastering. Mr Pickings visits brother in law James Price. Wm Simonton expands his home. Willie Disosway stays with aunt Mel Clare Rolley. Thomas Bishop and Whitefield family visit Henry Ditman. Mary Mitchell last week with sister Mrs Julia Ruble of L'Ostant. Mr and Mrs Dirst of Minooka visit daughter Mrs B M Peneton. Lacon Normal attendees join at home. Mr and Mrs Brooks of Henry visit Mrs R M Dent last Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Brooks
Henry
R. M. Dent
Local notes from Magnolia and Varna area
Mr Gurnea plans a woven wire fence around his property. Joel and Clifford Haws, guardianship of John Thornton, visit from Boston. Elias Wright and family go to Varna for the ailing Alex Wright. Walker Johnston suffers severe foot pain after a rusty nail incident. Magnolia girls noted as good talkers. leap year warnings. A restless young man travels for studies, then ag work and possible harvest hiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurnea
Joel
Clifford Haws
Capt Haws
Boston
John Thornton
Elias Wright
Varna
Alex Wright
Ittle Walker Johnston
Magnolia
Mary
Indiana
McCormick Binders
Otto
Oxbow News Notes On Rain Street Happenings
Tuesday night showers with vivid lightning and heavy thunder. Henry Mathis and wife of Rutland visited relatives in the Bow. Farmers busy with wheat and hay, rain may pause work for a day. Silas King injured by a horse but no bones broken, knee badly sprained. Miss Kenn of Yarns hired to teach Union school fall term, ex tutor of spring term. A wedding rumored today, Henry Dott and bride wished long, happy life. Kate Ransom quits teaching to study dressmaking with Mrs Lundy. County superintendent Mr Boyer active in teacher examinations. Lumber hauled, amphitheatre planned for fair grounds. Track progress toward readying grounds for upcoming races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas King
Henry Dott
Kate Ransom
Lundy
Magnolia
Boyer
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