Our Sister Towns Crow Meadow
Mrs Dawson entertains an aunt from Wenona Ida Harrison and Bessie Williams are sick Agnes McManus visits with her brother's family Thomas Landers traveled to Chicago with two carloads of cattle A fine Monday rain helped crops Rachel Worley visited the county and attended grange Andrew Clawson delayed starting freshing due to rain Crow Meadow grange held a lively meeting A horse of Mr Shepson was bitten by a rattlesnake while haying Dwyer brothers A large four foot eight rattlesnake caused a second attack The Iowa epidemic note touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with strong claims of success and sales by J W Noice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Meadow
John Anderson
Putnam
Crow Meadow Grange
Pert
Crops and weather report with hopeful notes on harvest
A rural bulletin describes corn yields as variable but improving with recent rain. Farmers report mixed corn quality, poor oats, and dented heads, while fruit trees face pruning and pest pressures. A regional creamery expansion is discussed amid optimistic crop prospects.
Equal to Elgin Our Battle Cry in Dairy Progress
Cows will patronize the concern and the manager will regulate hairs. The dairy aims at system and cleanliness with a thrifty community pursuing the business. It promises progress and relief from sour mashed butter that attracts flies and is used in medicine and other dainties in cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Liver Health Cure Offered by Dr Powell
An advertised liver remedy claims to cure liver, stomach and bowel disorders with no side effects. The ad lists symptoms of liver trouble and asserts the medicine’s efficacy. Sold by Dr F A Powell for 76 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F A. Powell
Sugar Grove Grange News and Local Notes
Sugar Grove reports Mrs Loomis improving her sprain and Mrs Spencer Ketchum convalescent. Local farmers plan hay cutting and wheat harvest amid good weather. bees scarce last year may affect seed. District grange meets next Thursday and Crow Meadow grange held a productive Saturday with ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Loomis
Spencer Ketchum
Leslie Wilson
District Grange
C. L. Bromley
M. M. Tremain
Henry
Peoria
Grange
Whitefield Corners Weather and Social Notes
A heavy Monday rain halted haymaking for a spell. Jonnie Thompson returns from zeus and stays with Mrs Bell. Anna Bell of Henry visits Mrs J. T. and Clo Worthington. Miss Powell of Keota visits friends here. Mr Schleef recovers from injuries and fears gentle horses. A pretty dishwasher at Jesse Barker's. A new baby girl weighs six pounds. John Bell and wife of Towa visit their son Frankie. The aurora borealis lit the area with white bows and electric flashes last Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonnie Thompson
Zeus
Mrs Bell
Anna Bell
Henry
J. T
Clo Worthington
Miss Powell
Keota
Iowa
Schleef
Jesse Barker
John Bell
Towa
Frankie
Local notes from La Prairie Centre column update
A bustling La Prairie Centre item notes residents and visitors including A P Webber rheumatism Estella Rayfield family visits Mr Fletcher guest at Miss McCulloughs home in the west and Mrs Watt Duncan injured by a runaway near Sperland. Mentions teachers bands and a cattle shipment with prices and a social supper with music reflecting community life.
End of Season Clearance at Reynolds Bros Shoes
Time is passing for summer goods and shoppers are urged to visit Reynolds Bros to grab remaining items at low prices. Light colored coats and vests in the show window are $1.50, down from $3.50, with others like fall boots blankets and shoes offered at deep discounts. Wall paper lace curtains and shades are reduced until Sept 1, while men’s straw hats sell for 19c.
Sunday Epworth League Seeks Larger Turnout at Presbyterian Church
The article notes a community gathering for Epworth League and urges a fuller crowd next Sunday. A visiting group from Peoria includes George Slagle and Sister Aggie with Katie Woodson and Minnie Davie. Timothy Atwood and family visited old friends and shared memories, including "The Parting Hand" sung by "Uncle Tim" at 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Waughop
Epworth League
Presbyterian Church
Peoriam
John Reynolds
G George Slagle
Aggie
Katie Woodson
Minnie Davie
Timothy
Alma Atwood
James
Tim
Saratoga Items and Local Notices From Henry County
Grandma Clark has been very sick. Mrs Myra Watt returned home Saturday. Richard and Andrew Kelley sold a horse this week. Orie True owns a new organ. Mrs Samuel Divilbiss died Monday with funeral Wednesday. Janis Finnegan to return home Monday with her father. Mr and Mrs Owen Povis welcome a new girl to board. Gertie Neelan returned home with Maggie Kelly as escort. The sickle sounds again. Weather fine. corn and oats grow. some wheat is cut. Solomon Darby bought a house and lot in Henry and will move there. Patrick Hennessey sold part of his old Green place to Mrs John Monier of Henry for 9600. Hennessey plans to move west. son remains on old homestead of 200 acres. We mourn losing old settlers Hennessey family. Rheumatism cured in a day by Mystic Cure. 60 cents. Sold by Powell in Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Clark
Myra Watt
Richard
Andrew Kelley
Orie True
Samuel Divilbiss
Janis Finnegan
Owen Povis
Gertie Neelan
Maggie Kelly
Solomon Darby
Henry
Patrick Hennessey
Old Green
Community Notes From Steuben Area Church and Visitations
Amos Leigh attended church at Bethel Sunday. Nora Alfen of Princeton visits her friend Lena Holler. Stella Boyer of Saunemin visits grandmother Mrs Thompson. Samuel Holler has a nephew visiting from Peoria. Avant Mary Thompson seen riding in a fine new carriage. Eight hundred elderly ladies are noted taking it easy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Leigh
Bethel
Nora Alfen
Princeton
Lena Holler
Stella Boyer
Saunemin
Thompson
Samuel Holler
Peoria
Mary Thompson
Accidents and Injuries Reported in Chilli County
Mrs Henry Webster moved to Chilli cothe last week and keeps house for Lewis Shultz who has a new housekeeper. Mrs Watt Duncan suffered serious injuries Saturday after a harness broke driving into town. Miss Wood was bruised but unhurt. Aunt Rebecca Hasselton, visiting Mr A Tanquary, was thrown from a buggy that rolled on a hedge. bone injuries were reported and she is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Webster
Chillicothe
Lewis Shultz
Watt Duncan
Miss Wood
Mr. A. Tanquary
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
Advertised as the best salve for bruises sores ulcers rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Claims piles are cured or money refunded and guarantees satisfaction. Sold for 24 cents per box at Dr Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell’s
Putnam Notes Local Visits and Casual News
Marshall Downey visits at home while Jackson Effard calls from Peoria. Blanch Kelso and Mrs Nettie Bean visit Milo. Leon Wescott visits Geo Bean in Chillicothe. Ladies Aid buys parlor curtains and car pets. Mrs Betsy Bean dies in Plant Iowa July 18 after weeks of illness. Ed Smith and wife, with Smith family, visit Tecumseh Neb and others in town. Heavy rain Monday afternoon. Tuesday hot. Levi Wright treated for catarrhal eye troubles by Dr Palmer of Princeton. H H Condit receives a new harness. Perry Rose and Birdsell wagon and a new straw hat listed.
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Betsy (Anderson) Bean
Plant
Iowa
Levi Wright
Palmer
Princeton
Ées H. Condit
Perry Rose Awan
Birdsell
Ed Smith
Henry
Smith
Forbes
Tecumseh, Neb
Scalp Tumor Removal by Dr Jones Reported Successful
Mrs Henry Dally underwent removal of a long standing scalp tumor on the head by Dr Jones. The operation was extremely painful but successful and the sore is now entirely healed. A Putnam entertainment for church funds is planned for Saturday July 23 featuring John Smith and a sequence of declamations and a farce. Admission 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dally
Jones
Putnam
John Smith
Miles Pills Claim Nerve Regulation For Liver Health
A vintage ad touts Dr Miles's Pills as a new discovery that speedily cure viliousness bad taste torpid liver piles constipation and regulate liver stomach and bowels through nerve action. Sample availability noted at Powell Drug Store with 50 doses selling for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
J. BE
FL A. Powell
Henry Ils
Hennepin News Briefs Promise Busy Week Ahead
Mrs E. and Eddy are ill. Mrs Henry Deck remains poorly. An excursion to Peoria was a success. Creamery foundation rock arrived and work starts this week. Rev Fox and Rev Smith exchanged pulpit Sunday. J B Davis and M E Leech bought the Mulberry Street property. Carrier Bros built a new boat named Illinois Ram. Hennepin to join Bureau to Muscatine excursion Friday July 22 with fare 8.50. Runaway couple returned welcomed home at a banquet with merry celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. & Eddy
Henry Deck
Peoria
Creamery Foundation
Rev Fox
Granville
Smith
J. B. Davis
E. A. Leech
Peterson
Mulberry Street
Carrier Bros
Hennepin
Bureau
Muscatine
Iows
Local notes from Magnolia and surrounding towns
George Keller and family spent Sunday with his mother. Mrs Lucy Swindler returned from Minnesota. Dot and Belle Norris of Oxbow visited friends. McKirgan and Baldwin of Wenona visited town. Jesse Bouton of Whitefield stayed with his sisters. Harvey Ramage and Mary McCormick family visited Peoria. William Downey returns from Iowa to home. Mr Phillips visits about next school year. Mrs Julia Ruble and Josie Lostant visit Mr and Mrs Mitchell. Lou Simpson and family from Great Bend visit. Tudie Massie returns from four weeks at the Normal in Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Keller
Henry
Lucy Swindler
Minnesota
Dot
Belle Norris
Oxbow
Messrs McKirgan
Baldwin
Wenona
Jesse Bouton
Whitefield
Harvey Ramage
Mary McCormick
Peoria
William Downey
Iown
Phillips
Julia Ruble
Little Josie
Lostant
Mitchell
Lou Simpson
Great Bend
Kungas
Thomas Haws
Tudie Massie
Lacon
Hennepin Institute scholars return as town hosts events
Quaker Lane residents report arrivals and visits including John Mills recovering, Luella Wilson hosting Master Lewis Thomas, Mary and Stella Mills returning from Ottawa, and Alex Cady editor of the Grange News visiting. Tennis tournament preparations under the Swell Nobs with Putnam county championship on tap and matches featuring Mills, Wilson, and others. Also Mr Thomas Batte touts Chamberlain's remedy for flux with testimonial from Texarkana editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin Institute
John Mills
A. B. Wilson
Luella
LaSalle
Lewis Thomas
Luella Wilson
Mary Wilson
Stella Mills
Ottawa
Alex Cady
Bloomington
The
Grange News
Quaker Lane
Jessie Miller
Decatur
Maud
Mattie L. Wilson
Morris Wilson
Sterling
Boston
Chicago
Lone Tree Store Building Log in Michigan
Our store building is in log in Michigan. Mrs Richard Vail will remove to Henry in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Log
Michigan
Richard Vail
Henry
Storm disrupts Patwa negan’s and campaign hopes rise
The report notes storm damage at Patwa negan’s while replacements for items are planned. It mentions mail delays and a political campaign feeling uncertain with a potential donor offering in the fall election. A man named John Wright had a serious fall from a hay mow fork, injuring himself and sidelining work for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patwanegan’s
Abraham
Aisk
John “Wright
Deafness Cure Claims by Catarrh Remedy
Advertisement asserts deafness from catarrh can be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It explains the ear tube inflammation causes rumbling, partial hearing loss, or total deafness if untreated, and offers one hundred dollars for uncured cases. Company contact listed in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledop
Graveyard Poetry Under Fire from Talmage and Readers
Talmage decries home verse on tombstones as offense to God and man urging Scripture as safe epitaph guidance. The piece laments decayed inscriptions in New Hampshire and New Jersey and warns against desecration in sacred places prompting a vivid apocalyptic reminder.
Wisconsin Central Lines Promote Summer Park Route
Prompt pamphlets promise travel to Yellowstone National Park via the Wisconsin Central Lines from Chicago to Milwaukee and on to northern resorts. The Northern Pacific route via Pullman and Tourista Sleeper offers en route meals. Contact C Lemmon D PA or Jas C Pond Chicago IL for free information.
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Mint
Wisconsin
Chicago
Milwaukee
Northern Pacific
Wisconsin Central Lines
Northwest
C Lemmon
Jas
C. Pond
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George Burt, Eprror
Fener
Marte
Chamberlain
Donzar
Craigisxt
Center Point
Virginia
J. W. Noice
Moody
Pyle
Lyman
Hunt
Wallace
P.S
Whitefield Corners
Surrey
Nancy Simmons
Lewis Calder
Richard Davidson
Bootland
Gertrude Root
Robert Turnbull
John
Wilmot
Decca
Reynolds Bros
Edrinry
Saratoga
JE & F
A Powell
Steuben
Magnolia
Quaker
Thomas Batte
the Graphic
Texarkana
J. W. Neice
T. DeWitt Talmage
Ladies' Home Journal
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Yellowstone National Park
Henry, Ti
R. C. McWilliams
Aneum
Pata Donde Solic
Board of Restore
Walter Griffith
Clear Creek, Putnam Co
Ren'l
Rospeo' Cory
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