Our Sister Towns in South Whitefield Notes
Community news from South Whitefield covers greetings and visits among residents. Mentions include Sarah Baugh, Arthur Hilton, Arlea Welch, Georgie Waughop, Joe Ferguson returning to Pike County, and multiple social visits at homes, farms, and church, with upcoming preaching by Ray Reynolds and a social program to raise funds for Sunday school books. Oats cutting, local schooling, and musical gatherings are noted, alongside bereavement for Alfred Burnham and plans for his widow’s relocation and grave monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Sarah Baugh
Arthur Hilton
Arlea Welch
Charlie Salisbury
Georgie Waughop
Joe Fergueson
Pike County
Johnny Dewalt
Charlie Swanson
Nathaniel Marshall
H. Marshall
Ray Reynolds
Hunt
Anna Nightwonger
An Duren
Bolls
E Eulba
R. Wanghop
Bilder Rowe
Maud Miller
Willis Wanghop
Iowa
Elder Rowe
Paul
Willia Wangnoop
Harmon
Val Hofer
Slater Lizzie
Nellie
Abbie Hofer
Alfred Geiger
Peoria
al Fleetwood
H. Hofer
Hofer Youn
Young People's Union
Avid Cook Publishing Co
Chicago
Sparland
Alfred Burnham
Earth
Barnham
Malden
Bewaring
Burnban
Sperland
Chantanque
New York
Whitefield Center News and Local Events
Mrs J O Hill suffers from a car buncle while C Dille and family return home. Jessie Webber of Chicago visits J O Hill relatives. The Clift tenement burned with lives saved. cause unknown. A subscription drive aids the desii ate family. Ladies Aid elected Amanda Aukland president with Hattie Aukland and S Seelye as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Center
J. O. Hill
C. Dille
L. M. Bell
Jessie Webber
Chicago
J.O. Hill
Vinnie Stringer
Eureka
Whitefield
Jasper Brown
Downey
Clift
Dunevany
Desiiate
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hattie Aukland
Seelye
Amanda Aukland
Treas
Flora Hill
Dila—Bourdatte
Whitefield Corners rural notes and farm news update
Local letter from Whitefield Corners reports health improvements, visits by Ida McKeon and Alden, and farm chatter about oats harvests. Mentioned are Oak Hill Camp Meeting, Dr Willis and family traveling to New York City, growing families, and social events including Epworth League readings and Teague Sundays. Campers at the lake and upcoming preaching schedule noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Mra J.longman
Rey Clark
Oak Hill
Wm Brokaw
Saybrook
Ida McKeon
Bradford
Albert
Clarks
Alden
G. Swall
J Lisigman
Minnie Swift
Epworth League
Teague
Dow
Will Wright
Clyde Dille
Merton Swift
Harry Snell
Laura Wright
Bertha Swift
Lillian Rannells
Plo Yountalon
Roy W. Clark
Bro McLeish
Toronto
Center
Local farm life notes and visitors highlight week
Farmers cut oats while Dent misses Friday eve entertainment. July 23, Manic Hacker of Lacon visits relatives. Ben-Russel remains dangerously ill at home, family worried about recovery. A baptism at the river Sunday's afternoon drew attendees. Youths plan a county farm party Tuesday for a good time. Rev Andy Kelly of Saratoga preached Sunday morning, inspiring hopes for a future speaker. Neal Tanquary from Denver arrived last Saturday to share news of twins. the family now includes five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent
Manic Hacker
Lacon
Ben-Russel
Andy Kelly
Saratoga
Neal Tanquary
Denver
Col
Varna and Town Social Roundup This Week
Florence Thompson Varna visits Maud Myers. Toluca guests arrive Saturday with Mr Auschee. Mrs Maud Otto and son visit Princeville. Moonlight serenades charm friends. W Shields from Grand Ridge visits his mother. 80 ny guest from Altona. Dr Fogg Wenona and Dr Mendota dine with Dr Evans. Bil Shields receives pension. Richardson piano tuner works for the musical ants. Minnie Sangbush Washburn helps grandparents Reed. Sancamichumne arrive daily for streets use and shipment piling. Christian social enjoyed despite storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Bil Shields
Richardson
Minnie
Sangbush
Washburn
Reed
Magnolia and Saragoga Social News Report
The item lists social visits in Magnolia and nearby areas including Mr and Mrs Zebley guests of the Murphys, Grange socials hosted by Kohler and Myers, and plans for a Grange event on July 24. It notes illness in Grandma McCoy, regional travels, harvest activity, and local weather effects on animals and crops with several household mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zebley
Magnolia
Murphy
The
Grange
League
Wmn
Kohler
Joe Myers
Belle Shields
Grandma McCoy
Local notes recount health, repairs, and visits
The column mentions Ed recovering after a lance, G B Sparling back home, Ed looking well, and community pride in progress. J W Patterson repaired a binder and sold farm machinery. Chas Anderson returns home with a wife, remarks on settling early, and Mrs Clara Morgan and Mrs Clara Gale visit relatives in Lacon before leaving for Webb City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Sparling
J. W. Patterson
Adam Lippert
Chas Anderson
Clara Morgan
Clara Gale
Gale
G. W.E Cook
Lacon
Monroe Locke
Watson Cook
Old Henry
Webb City
Hennepin News Briefs From Bureau To Canals And Weddings
Village notes report a well digging at Bureau for Mrs Theo Bast and Canal work beginning with a small crew at Bureau. The Rex carried 100 passengers to Peru for a grand time. Alfred Holmes and Minnie Johnson wed at the Congregational parsonage. Ida Hume and Minnie Deck recount a pony accident during a mission visit. Continuous local illnesses and social visits fill town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. D. Rousseau Jr
Theo Bast
Bureau
EB. A. Leech
Charles Powell
Ohio
Herrick
la Salle
Hennepin
Rex
Peru
Mullin
W. D. Ham
Independence
Iowa
Alfred Holmes
Minnie Johnson
Princeton
Congregational Parsonage
J. Campbell
Hennepin Canal
John Bruer
G. A. McCormick
McCormick
R. R. Co
W. O. Patterson
Ida Hume
Minnie Deck
Lottis Zenor
Ida
Good Sisters of the Church
Minnie
Local social notes and church announcement
Farmers busy with hay. Mrs Edward Chance visiting. Hervey Broaddus and family hosted by Leland Broaddus. Oak Charles Rafisom family with B F Ransom guests. Rev C H Ransom to preach Pool schoolhouse July 25 at 2 30 pm. Misses Alice Feazel Sadie Barnes with James Letterett visited Edward Chance. Allen's Foot-Ease advert claims instant relief for foot issues and shoes. Trial pack free by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Feazel
Sadie Barnes
Lacon
James Letterett
Edward Chance
Allen
Allen 8
Olmstead
le Roy
N. Y
Lone Tree Socials and Local Notices
Lettie Rinehart visits Mrs Simner Heck Ida Dawson spends days with cousin Martha Dawson. Maria Davis of Henry visits Mrs Vail. Mable Nora and Olive Downing visit Mrs Lindsey Anderson. A sociable at John Ball's Saturday July 24. Buckien's Arnica Salve advertised for cats bruises sores and more by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettie Rinehart
Simner Heck
Ida Dawson
Martha Dawson
Maria Davis
Henry
Vail’s. Mable
Nora
Olive Downing
Lindsey Anderson
John Ball
Local Short News From Quaker Lane and Nearby Towns
Mary Harry of St Louis gl e tting with Harry Beck with neighbors in Quaker Lane. Ray Bumgarner recovering in La Salle hospital for a rupture. Miss Davidson of Eureka returns from H. K. Smith art institute after teaching seven students. Albert Taylor of Emporia University visiting Abel Mills family this week. Families from Normal and Decatur visiters and travel plans noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Mary Harry
St Louis
Harry Beck
Ray Bumgarner
la Salle
Anna
Myrtie—Brown
Holder
Reeves Shinn Ard
Albert Taylor
Emporia University
Emporia
Kansas
Abel Mills
Miss Davidson
Eureka
H. K. Smith’s
Sound Liver Makes a Well Man Liver Remedy Claim
An advertisement claims biliousness and digestive woes indicate a sluggish liver and promotes Herbine as a superior liver medicine. It asserts symptoms from dyspepsia to fever reflect liver issues and offers 75 cent price with free trial bottles at Dr Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell's
Visiting relatives and church event in town
Fannie Mateer of Rutland and James McNabb hosted family visitors including Ed Devereaux's sister from Downers Grove. The Catholic community bought a new church organ. Mrs Mike Matern and children called on Geo Mills. Fred Landers and family visited James McNabb. A missionary lecture is planned at Bechoret Sunday at 3 p.m. Emma Dose celebrated a birthday Friday with friends, ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Mateer
Rutland
Kate Bishop
James McNabb
Tonten
Ed Devereaux
Downer’s Grove
Mike Matern
Geo Mille
Fred Landers
Bechoret
Emma Dose
Syrup and Pepsin Cures Indigestion In Brief
A brief column notes Ray Durley’s return from Chicago after two weeks. It mentions upcoming harvest activity and rumors of a new grocery and blacksmith shop in Florida. The Presbyterian church will host communion starting next Sabbath August 1. An ice cream sociable at C. B. Dagger’s home drew good attendance. Isaac Reichwine of Rock Island plans to visit his father I. B. Albert, staying until his mother’s Iowa visit ends. Reichwine is described as a respected local. The WH & F M8 entertainment last Sunday was well attended and praised, though the president’s absence relaxed proceedings. organizers earned credit for a polished program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Carroll
Peoria
Loomiss
Geo- Whitman
B.warren
Rachel Hunter
John Stephens
Alvin Anderson
Chillicothe
Hiram Stickel
Thomas
Throush
Hanna
D. Warren
Christian Endeavor
Kelso & Murphy
Obas Barnhart
Caiine
Ens Chee
Will
Lida Tures
Hennepin
O. F. Anderson
W. Virginia
Fred Wheeler
Caleb Condit
Underclit
Walnut Grove
Edna Prutzman
Princeton
Chas Barnhart
Wm Wheeler
Jesse Anderson
Iaad
John Anderson
Mary Parker
Parker
High Prairie
Ray Durley
Chicago
Florida
Byterian Church of Thon
C. B. Dagger
Isaac Relchwine
Rock Island
I. B. Albert
Iowa
Mia Reichwine
WH & F M8
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Adams Street
Peoria, Ill
Leary Republican, ‘Gnonche Buet, Edrtur
F.A.B
Orn
Che Byate
Steuben
Jones
Ernest Bliss
Frankie
Mrs St. John
Strawn's
John Brown
R. W. Spencer
Sadie Dean
Kate Ransom
Putnam
Vinnie Bliss
Willetta Simonton
Sunny
Anita Roberts
Gracia
Dennis
Lottie—Hannmer
Mabel
Minnie Kline
Max
A. B. Gurnen
Nan Instwaek
Emma Ramsey
Lawn Ridge
J. J
M. B
Leish
BH. L
John Longman
Keota
Towa
Arthur Swift
Mat Drake
Buckien
Powell
Bertha Mills
Hattie Jeffers
James Wilson
Amanda Mills
Normal
Andrew Mills
Decatur
Henry Mills
W.S. Wallace
Mill
Tey
Savanna
Starved Hook
Lon Smith
C. O. Mills
MT Palatine
Castoria
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