Our Sister Towns and Local Notices in Lacon
July 27 1899 notes from Lacon and Varna items. Mrs Morgie Norton of Varna visits town. Emma Mae Thompson returns from Colorado. Sylvia Shores visits Effie Waonghop in Whitefield. Mrs Spencer Ellsworth of St Louis guests of Mrs Howard. Mrs Gail Broaddus of Varna visits Lacon relatives. Mrs John German visits Lacon friends after coming by boat Saturday eve. Town discusses butter supply. Ira Hancock plans trip to Colorado after illness. Mrs Geof Barnes returns home from months away. Mr and Mrs Gale Teazle visit Anna Smith. Peter Craig to marry Nellie Slattery on Thursday. Lizzie Hoffrichter dies of consumption. large funeral crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UACON
Morgie Norton
Varna
Mary Lily
Minoak
Emma Mae Thompson
Colorado
Sylvia Shores
Effie Waonghop
Whitefield
Spencer Ellsworth
St Louis
Howard
Gail Broaddus “McCulloch
Lacon
John German
Sarah
Peter Craig
Hursday
Nellie
Slattery
Craigsa
Toluca
Lizzie Hoffrichter
John Hoffrichter
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Relief in six hours from distressing kidney and bladder diseases claimed by a remedy sold at Dr Powell's drug store. Advert says it relieves pain in bladder, kidneys and back for both men and women and stops retention of water almost immediately.
Varna Social Notes Include Travel and Local Doings
In Varna on Wednesday Dr Taylor of Magnolia and Elia Holmstrom visited Wenona and the town's 13 road work with cinders. Residents like Mrs Robi Mann and family shopped in town Monday while Joe Otta and George Ditman of Magnolia visited Varna Sunday. The article mentions illness of Joe Haws’s baby, new housekeeping by Chas Nelson and wife, and Mrs L A Wesner attending Chantaaqua in Pontiac. Dom Kerrigan and Manegan toured the yet unnamed town in Putnam county. Residents urge support for a local fair while McCarloch brothers near finishing a cold storage building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Darffloger
Dr Taylor
Magnolia
Elia Holmstrom
Wenona
Henry
John Eisterdahl
Moline
T ' McQuoy
Seneos
Robi Mann
Monilay
Joe Otta
George Ditman
Joe Haws
Chas Nelson
Curtis Wright
L A Wesner
Pontiac
John Shields
W R Broaddus
Dow
Peoria
Thornton
Joe
Dom Kerrigan
Manegan
Putnam County
McCarloch
Grain-O-Trade Ad Promotes Pure Grain Drink
An advertisement claims Grain-O-Trade from pure grains is a coffee substitute that aids health. A testimonial notes improved well being after one week, with benefits for both adults and children and a call to grocers to stock the product.
Local Notes on Teachers, Visits and Goats at Area Farms
Clara Jones to teach Union school this fall and Prof Garretson aiding John Divelbiss with baying and threshing. Reports of visits, a bachelor ball planned by Harrison Gregory, and a boy riding a trained goat near Eperiey’s place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bugar Grove
Clara Jones
Union
Fred Powére
Ivan Vail
John Divelbies
Able Vail
Hana ‘Obristescu
OY Bart
Clara Williams
Bartha Burt
Dr Jones
May Anderson
Galva
W P Williams
Hoffman
Anna Barton
Pleasant Hill
Spencer
Vernon
Gamesco
Lucy Spencer
Will Bell
Dwight
Henry
Ged Bassett
Harrison Gregory
Reid
Prof Garretson
John Divelbiss
Bay
Li Prairie
Bila Burdett
Mulkernon
Lutes
Ida Huffman
Danville
Mildred Clift
Peter Mérdlan
Stever
Archie Williams
Will Blackburn
Commodore Henkine
Willie Olamis
Eperiey
Henry Mercian
South Whitefield Community Notes with Local Visits
South Whitefield residents host and visit family members as neighbors send best wishes. Names include Bilder Knipple Roy Whitmer John Christman and Cecil Deck with local doctors Forrest and Royce involved. A schoolhouse sermon by Reys Whitmer and a Barr home gathering attendance are noted along with several sick or recovering individuals.
Harvest and social notes from Cannah Jones area
Threshing has begun and harvest is near amid warm dry weather. Oscar Wilson and Joe Clark's family report illness improving. Mrs Johnson and Mrs Harrison visit from Indianapolis and Henry respectively. Emma Daniels visits relatives as the hum of the binder fills the area with heavy straw heads 63 to 70 grains per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Clark
Owen Doyle
Henry
Mra Hubbel
Rickey
Dr King's New Life Pills Marketed by Powell
Advertises Dr King s New Life Pills as a powerful health booster, claiming to turn weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. Priced at 250 per box and sold by Or Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Or Powell
Lawn Ridge families and gatherings noted in society column
Lawn Ridge and Brimfield residents visit relatives in town. Irv Bragg and family toured to see parents. Holly Cornell, Blence Stowell and Mrs Clara Speers attended the Marshall county Endeavor convention at Wenona. Newton Bragg seeks medical help in Champaign while M P Sima returns to Jersey with daughter Emily Woodruff. Oats harvest is half complete. weather warm and favorable though some fields lodged. threshing expected to start this week amid several farm equipment sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Bragg
Brimfield
Iast
Irv
Champaign
M P Sima
Jersey
Emily Woodruff
M-P
Hennepin Notes Corn Receipts and Local Happenings
In Hennepin on Tuesday 130 loads of corn arrived and harvest activity increases as threshing begins. A large Saturday night social at the park supports Congregational church funds. Obas A Norrié relocates to Missouri with HB King family. Mrs Wood obituary notes family history and a July funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Willer Stadsum
Son Darold
Peoria
F M Ambrose
Princeton
Bryant
Joseph Yaeger
Jack Lowell
High Street
Albert Shepard
Strawn
Frank Whiting
Gran
Granville
Leonard Studyvine
Peoria Waa
Mra Wood
Joshua L. Mills
John Swaney
Clear Creek
Congregational Church
Weeke Bros
Barean County
Obas A Norrié
HB King
Hennepin House
Missouri
Palladsiphie
Peane Ae
Rom Ladelphis
Warren County
Ohio
Crispin Wood
Putnam County
Ill
Idis
Payne’s Point
Adam Deck
Wood
Feneral
Abel“ Mills
Epidemic of Diarrhoea Reported in Cocoa Grove Fla
Mr A Sanders from Cocoa Nut Grove Florida reports an epidemic of diarrhoea there. He suffered a severe attack and was cured after four doses of Chamberlains Colic Morlenderwand. He also recommended it to others who call it the best medicine they ever used. For sale by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Sanders
Cacoanut Grove
Fla
Chamberlain
Powall
Oats harvest ends with social visits and local notices
The article notes the oats harvest nearing completion and lists visits from Mrs O M Duncan Mrs Dr Wixtrom of Princeton and others at J H J Williams's home. It mentions Grandma Bean Mrs Wm Blackburn Lynn Downey and family worship services at local churches and several family dinners. Also quotes a Newark druggist praising Chamberlains cough remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Duncan
Dr Wixtrom
Princeton
H Wheeler
Frank Bell
Jones_w
LA. Moler
J H Williams
Rachael Anderson
Mt Palatine
West Putnam News Roundup
West Putnam reports J Winship lost a fing colt and Carrie Williams visited Jennie Wall. J M Williams and wife stayed with F Downey, while Mre Willa visited her daughter Mrs Henry Wally. Locals attended a prize fight at the Lake Inez. JD Downey and wife of Hennepin were guests of Mr. Lizzie Vail. Farmers report oats gathered and threshers coming. Albert Stickel’s horse was gored by a cow and may not recover. Zella Cross returned from Benton Harbor with cousin Roy Leighton visiting. A West Putnam girl notes her brother would not partner with a hired man, a change some folks regret. A local tale criticizes partnering with a hired man over staying home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JO Winship
Carrie Williams
Jennie Wall
J M Williams
F Downey
Willa
Henry Wally
Leke-Inez
JD Downey
Hennepin
Lizzie Vail
Distressing Stomach Disease Cure Promoted in Ad
An advertisement touts a South American Nervine as a permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims early relief from the first dose and universal applicability, praising safety and consistency. Sold by J. BE. and PLA Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE
Pla Powell
Local Notes and Family Visits Across Joliet and Nearby Towns
Mail and social chatter include Joliet visits by Joe Thornton and Mary Daormic, Ed Ailabrand and George Dickey in town, and Miss Kern with George Dickey on Sunday. Teachers at Ottawa institute. Ed Mathis improving. various residents traveling or visiting relatives. Local entertainment Saturday drew good attendance. odd town jokes end the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Thornton
Joliet
Loma Ramsey
Mary Daormic
Zebley
Ed Ailabrand
S. J Whetzel
Varna
Miss Kern
George Dickey
T F Lash
Toluca
A B Gurnea
Chicago
Jo Kidd
Frank Jeartle
Washburn
James—Barnhart
Lostant
Miss_Whelzel
Charlotte Ragstrand
Rickets of
Dewey
Bobust
Grace McCulley
D Sivell’s
Peoria
Lane residents visit as youths camp at Starved Rock
Alice Tomlinson remains under Dr McGee care. Young people from the Lane and nearby communities camp at Starved Rock this week. Mahlon Hollingsworth and Josephine Hollingsworth of West Liberty Iowa visited Mrs Hollingsworth’s mother and sister the Tomlinsons. On Monday Clarence John and relatives drove to the Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Alice—Tomlinson
McGee
Starved Rock
Mahlon
Josephine Hollingsworth
West Liberty
Iowa
Morris Wilson announces John J Cornell to speak at meeting
The message states John J Cornell of the Society of Friends in Baltimore is expected to attend the Lane meeting next Sabbath to speak, inviting the public to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteside- County
Morris
Wilson
John J Cornell
Society-of-Friends
Baltimore
Local Notes and Social Roundup From Nearby Towns
Mra Dr McGee on sick list. Ladies Circle met with Mr Chas Anderson July 16. George Koehler and daughter Amy visited in Henry Sanday. Sidney Stansell and brother went to Marseilles to visit Monday. Mr Whorral and daughter Miss Mabe of Peoria were guests of Dr McGee over Sunday. Mr and Mrs Phil Anderson attended the funeral of Mrs Crispin Wood of Hennepin Monday. Threshing has commenced though slow due to rain. Mystic Workers held last meeting July 10 initiating six, about 30 members now. Dorenspike and Lostant lodge guest visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crispin” Wood
Hennepin
Dorenspike
Lostant Lodge
Dr Kinog’s New Discovery Claims Vast Reach
Advertises Dr Kinog’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as a universal cure. Claims to have sold over ten millions bottles and guarantees relief for asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat and lung diseases. Offers trial bottle free at Dr Powell druggist with 500 size and 1 price refunded if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Community notices and visits in Buda and surrounding areas
Ina and Mildred Nevitt visited in Buda last Thursday. Frank Brown from Chicago visits his uncle Thomas Brown. Judge Law of Magnolia to teach Milo school district next year. Idea and Florescott of Chillicothe visiting Ky Sutherland. E Pettegrew buys buggy and harness for fine riding. Anna and Rossa Kaoch visit with Florence Pettegrew. Methodist social at J B Winters next Saturday evening. Peter Obsffman of Pennsylvania and Mrs Kate Roberts of Eliiot Iown visit Mrs M Shriver. Mrs HS Pettegrew's 40th birthday marked by a surprise gathering with over 30 attendees and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina
Mildred Nevitt
Buda
Frank Brown
Chicago
Thomas Brown
Mr Law
Magnolia
Milo
Idea
Florescott
Chillicothe
Sutherland's
E Pettegrew
Anna
Rossa Kaoch
Florence Pettegrew
J B
Peter Obsffman
Pennsylvania
Kate Roberts
Eliiot
Iown
M Shriver
HS Pettegrew
inyjElog
Electric Bitters Restore Strength Says Gard ner
Victims suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles and general debility with loss of appetite and nervous fatigue. J W Gardner of Idaville Indiana testifies that Electric Bitters revived his strength and appetite, giving a new lease on life. Only 50 cents at Dr Powell's drug store, every bottle guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W Gardner
Idayille
Ind
Dr Powell's Drug Store
Epworth League Adjourns for 1901 San Francisco Meet
Epworth League convention at Indianapolis adjourned to assemble in San Francisco in 1901. Delegates adopted resolutions denouncing polygamy army canteens liquor traffic Sunday newspapers Sunday baseball excursions and other Sabbath amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Epworth League
San Francisco
Perish in the Gold Fields Expedition Tragedy
The Bertha steamed in from St Michaels via Unalaska with news of the Bens expedition. Of 17 travelers who left Port Townsend June 11, 1898 for Kotzebue Sound only Mrs J W Bens of Clay City Kentucky survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bertha
St. Michaels
Unalaska
Bens
Port Townsend
Kotzebue Sound
J. W. Bens
Clay City
Burglars Loot Waite & Co Store In Buda Ill
Burglars cracked the safe at H. M. Waite & Co general store in Buda Illinois on Saturday night taking 1300 dollars with total losses and damages reaching 5500 dollars. No crew was seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buda
Ill
H.M. Waite & Cor
Three Children Found Drowned Near Milwaukee Pond
The three little sons of George Tress were found drowned in a pond near Milwaukee. Local authorities investigated as residents mourn the family tragedy reported July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
George—Tress
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China
South Whitefield
Bilder Knipple
Roy Whitmer
John’ Christman
Clark Ball
Cecil Deck
Ly Wanghop
Leota Wilson
David Huffman
Sam Smith
Forrest
Mamie Osborne
Mable Gehr
Sparland
Grace Nighswedger
Reys Whitmer
M-R Holler
Dr—Royce
Mra J_W. Shores
Mra Lipscom
Hood
Telephone
Cannah Jones
Henry Illinois
Baratoga
Lawn Ridge
Chacles Holzhauer
Newark N. J
West Putnam
Magnulia
Clarence John
Martha A John
Sara E Hoff
Myrtle Huff
Scott
MT. Palatine
Epworth Leaguers
Muscatine
John Stockdale
Austin
Tex
Gov. Sayers
St. Louis
Jmontréal
Can
Villa Marie Bank
Lovata
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