Qur Sister Towns Sparland and local notes
Fred Siebold visits Peoria on business for bridge abutment and barber shop room setup under F A Barrie. John Riddell’s horse cut by barbed wire. Andrew Atchison family visits sister near Wyoming. Baptist pastor D K Reynolds granted a month’s vacation. Fred McClanahan from Harlem visiting his father. Andrew J Parker brought home from W Monter’s very ill, likely heat. Italians rent William OLeary’s saloon building from Toluca. Emma McCune from Cannon City visiting family in D Anderson’s. Willie Frisbey drowned at Durand Wisconsin. many attend Milwaukee convention. Local notables at event include Milder Reynolds, Mrs Garrett, Mrs Kline, Julia Bilobold. No-to-bao tobacco cure advertised with distribution notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Fred Siebold
Peoria
F. A. Barrie
John Riddell
Andrew Atchison
Wyoming
Baptist Church
D. K. Reynolds
Fred McClanahan
Harlem
Ions
Andrew J. Parker
W. Monter
William O'Leary
Toluca
Emma McCune
Cannon City
Colorado
D. Anderson
Willie Frisbey
Orin Frisbey
Durand
Wic
Milwaukee
Milder Reynolds
Garrett
Kline
Julia Bilobold
Crow Meadow Farm News Shows Local Happenings
Ed Quinn traveled to Chicago Tuesday night while Edith Case recovering from illness. Master Lawrence Harney of Chicago visits his grandmother as his mother is expected soon. Jas Harrison’s hired man received a cut lip from a hayfork needing several stitches. John Divolbiss bought a new threshing outfit and plans to thresh for Geo Helman and then locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Meadow
M. Dawaona
Ed Quinn
Chicago
Edith Case
Master
Geo Helman Dollar
Farns Quinn
Oats Harvest Woes and Sabbath Work Concerns
The letter warns against risky farm work before dawn and predicts poor yields due to rust and dry weather. It notes several binders broke on a Sabbath, urging better planning to avoid work on Sunday and threatening possible charges.
Whitefield Center Notes on School Building and Local Events
Whitefield Center reports rapid hauling for the new school building as Mr and Mrs O T Wright of Whitefield Corners dined at Thomas Wabel's. Upcoming sermon by Rey M Pawcett of St Pauls Church Toronto. Sabbath lesson from 2 Samuel 6 1 12. Local Epworth League social hosted at the Runnells home featured a Kev Fawcett Sr performance and a late reception with ice cream cake and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Center
O. T. Wright
Whitefield Corners
Thomas Wabel
Rey M-Pawcett
Jerusalem
Epsworth League
T'Hos Runnells
Kev Fawcett
Kev Fawcett Sr
South Whitefield Notes and Local Visits
Cecil Deck visits his sister Mrs J Waughop in South Whitefield. Katie Payton of Henry will teach in Keifer district this term. Local illness among Maggie Dewalt and Maggie F and O is convalescing slowly. Sundry guests and weekend gatherings described, including a birthday party for Willie Sphling and a large Sunday dinner hosted by Mrs Hofer and family with many visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Deck
J. Waughop
Katie Payton
Henry
Keifer
Monahan
Forrest
Horrom
Maggie Dewalt
Bradford
Mathias
Moliie Berwick
Fisher
Chillicothe
Caro
Elzy-Smith
J. M. Dunlap
Lewy Webster
Sparland
Rey
O. W. Buckley
South Whitefield
Ad. Sphling
Whitefield Corners
Willie
Frances Knelp
Yoager
Anna Klein
Dan, Burgantz
Joe
Willie Klein
Whitefield Corners Social Roundup
Mrs Willis was quite sick the latter part of last week. Mrs O Tanquary spent last week with her daughters here. Luella Johnson returned home from Town last Wednesday. Mrs Cal Runnells of Chicago visited relatives here last week. Miss Bertha Swift writes she likes the Dixon school. Mrs John Belt of Tow is visiting her children and the old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Willis
O. Tanquary
Luella Johnson
Cal_ Runnells
Chicago
Community notes from Lone Tree and area brighten week
Attendees filled preaching at Lone Tree. Emma Swift celebrated the 4th with Artie Swift’s family. Mrs G Snell returned from a funeral in Peoria. Epworth League social hosted by Lillian Runnells. W. E. B. Hawthorne to lecture at Christ Church. Tent meetings and upcoming league rally teased. Several local visits and family moves described amid harvest and town events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Emma Swift
Artie
G. Snell
Peoria
Bell Johnson
James Harris
Westward Ho
Lillian Runnells
Epworth League Society
Farmers Harvest and Social Roundup in Puinam Area
Charley Anderson spent Sunday at home. Miss Miller of Peoria visited Jennie Wheeler. Farmers report oats cut and threshing underway. Barry Soper has the largest hay crop for the acres he planted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puinam
Charley Anderson
Miss Miller
Peoria
Jennie Wheeler
Barry Soper
Magnolia society notes list illnesses and visits
Mre Dr Turner is on the sick list but hopes for recovery. Tom Burnsworth is back on the streets. Lawrence and son Park stopped at McKirgans for a day or two. Mr and Mre James Thornton remain poorly. Will Brainard and Bessie Gorman of Lafayette visited Richard Spencer. Marie Ray and sister returned home after visiting Magnolia area. India Dean visited near Utica and returned with Mrs Hager. Mrs Powers visited her father Orton and went to Hennepin with Silas Paxton. Mrs Paxton is a sister of Mrs Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Dr Turner
Tom Burnsworth
George
Lawrence
Son Park
McKirgans
James Thornton
Will Brainard
Bessie Gorman
Lafayette
Richard Spencer
Local visits and a Cumberland church recital announced
James F Wilson visits with Horace Edsall and family in Iowa while Maggie Hager and children from Ottawa visit Mrs Bette Wierman and Bertha Mills. The Misses Locke Henry Candace Pichly Maud Mills Mae Wierman and Luli Wilson plan a Cumberland church recital on Sandy Saturday evening. A group from Ourge and Sandy attended Roberts Grange No 1717 at Stateler's school house Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Wilson
Horace Edsall
Iowa
Perry-Mills
Maggie Hager
Ottawa
Bette Wierman
Bertha
Gertrude_Mills
Normal
Mamie
Latha Locke
Henry
Hoyles
Candace Pichly
Maud Mills
Mae Wierman
Luli
Wilson
Cumberland Church
Sandy
Ourge
Roberts Grange No. 1717
Stateler’s School House
Neighborhood Farm Incidents Involving Runaways And Machinery
Report notes three runaway incidents in the neighborhood last week. Amos Wilson’s hay field hay rack, Morris Wilson’s horses spooked by unloading lumber, and John Sutherland’s team damaged a binder in the field. Enthusiastic workers hope for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Wilson
Morris Wilson
John Sutherland
Lone Tree Weather and Social Notes Hit by Oats and Visits
Weather remains warm and dry as farmers report oats cut and others not yet reaped. Ida McKeon of East Mile and Mrs Lizzie Hell visit. Oliver Downey and wife attend Shree in Putnam. Grandma Bell of Keota visits old homestead. Lone Tree Sunday school plans an ice cream sociable Friday July 24 with program. Rev Fawcett preaches at schoolhouse with a Toronto connection. Whitefield attendees praised the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida McKeon
East Mile
Lizzie Hell
Anderson
Stapper Henry
Andrew Anderson
Oliver Downey
Putnam
Canon
Grandma Bell
Keota
Iowa
Whitefield
Fawcett
Toronto
Canada
Lone Tree
Phil Ili
Buckion's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Cat Skin Relief
An advertisement touts Buckion's Arnica salve as the best remedy for cat bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter dia hands philblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and sells for 25 cents per box through Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckion
Powell
Tonica social notes mix with local obits and travels
Tonica society notes crown a busy week with visits from Geo Funk of Tacoma and Mrs Grant McFernon of Tiskilwa. Rev Edgerton travels to Canada. Howard McKinley dies after illness. Kate Field Harriet Beecher Stowe and Ellen Richardson are listed among notable recent passings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonica
Doane
Sare
Geo Funk
Tacoma
Grant McFernon
Tiskilwa
EB. Hamers
Dening
Kankakee
Rev Edgerton
Canada
Edgerton
Sadie Palmer
Chicago
Columbia Park
Os Club
Michael Birich
Mt Palatine
Hartenbower
Pacific Coast
Howard McKinley
A. Ryan
Ladies
Geo Howard
Will Gee
Kittie
Lake Bluff
Magnolia
Ottawa
la Salle
Etta Baldwin
P. M
Merchant Semner
Henry Young Gallants
Hall Bros
U-8
Valley of the Shadow
Kate Field
Washington
Honolulu
S. 2d
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Ellen Richardson
America
Frederick Pourinss
England
Ballard's Snow Liniment Endorsed Across the States
Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised as the most penetrating cure for rheumatism neuralgia cuts sprains bruises wounds old sores burns sciatica sore throat sore chest and all inflammation. Claims it heals barbed wire cuts and wounds with proud flesh. Sold by Dr Powell at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Atlantic
Pacific
Lakes
Gulf
Dr Powell
Worthy of Imitation in McKinley Nomination
The national Republican Convention favored a presidential candidate of proven character. McKinley, after 20 years in politics, faced no usable opposition from enemies or bosses. The piece argues he embodies the type of leader the White House should have and could not be faulted in the nomination process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Wi'McKinley, Jr
William McKinley
Nom
McKinley Victory Emphasized in Republican Rally
The article lauds McKinley as the people’s choice and credits his nomination to a sweeping Republican wave. It condemns party bosses and urges rival parties to nominate blameless leaders, promising a campaign of decency, fair dealing, and principled debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeis
St Louis
McKinley
William McKinley
Iust
Pittsburg
Political nominations and deaths across states
John W. Evans of Waupaca nears a congress nomination in Wisconsin 8th district. Gen Pierce M B Young dies in New York. William H Colvin prominent Chicago figure dies at 54. State conventions set in October and August for Massachusetts and New York Republicans. James M Turner a former Michigan governor candidate dies at Leansing. George Law, 63, dies in New York. Illinois League of Republican Clubs to meet September 1 at Peoria. Garret A Hobart nominated for vice president. convention in Paterson. Socialist Labor picks Mackett for president and McGuire for VP in New York. Sallie Holand dies aged 103 in Sugar Loaf County Texas. B Z Linney renominated for Congress in North Carolina 8th district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Evans
Waupaca
Wisconsin
National Party
Pierce M. B. Young
United States
Guatemala
Honduras
New York
Wiliam H.colvin
Chicago
Massachusetts
Boston
James M. Turner
Michigan
Independent
Free-Allver
Leansing
George Law
Illinois League of Republican Clubs
Peoria
Saratoga
St Louis
Garret
A. Hobart
Paterson
N. J
Socialist Labor Party
Charles H. Mackett
Brooklyn
Matthew McGuire
Sallie Holand
Sugar Loaf County
Tex
Z. Linney
North Carolina
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Goo Holmandollar
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Orobarda
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Henry, Illinois
Rob Nichols
Starved Rock
Wil-Wright
Merton Swift
Greer
Sewel
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Gera
Galecago
Lucy Clark
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W. E B. Hawthorne
Granville
Gardner Williams
John Halligan
Virginia Galvin
Ilmilda
St Mary's Hospital
LaSalle
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Henry Dally
M. Fawcett
St Paul's Church
Grandpa Vandyke
Quaker Lane
Riey
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Powers' Fair
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