Our Sister Towns Visit And Local Happenings In Lacon
Lacon recounts visits from Morris Fulks of Chicago and Mrs Tiiua with Emma, and Blanche Hancock from Streator. The Bouthera Theatrical Troupe draws crowds, while Mac Smith resigns as teacher and Clara Casey is elected. Dr F C Gale travels to Vermont and Pennsylvania. Medto Fisher aids ill stepfather. Prof Boston visits as pianist. piano sales to local officials. locals host excursions to Henry aboard the new steamer Alta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LACON
Morris Fulks
Chicago
Tiiua
Little Emma
Magnolia
Mra Stokers
Verda
Peoria
Song of
Bouthera
Blanche Hancock
Streator
Beattie Trumbull
la Prairie
Terrie Grieves
Boone
L. C. McMurtrie
Mra Berg
Roy Ayling
Henry
Mra
Fred Thomas
Edna
Anna Chapman Lige Curtis
W. R. Hoagland
Edson Keith & Co
Q. A. Bangs
F.C Gale
Old Boyland
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Mac Smith
Clara Casey
Roseberry
Sandy
Boston
Kyser
Twist
Jerry Feasel
Medto Fisher
Jacksonville
Bloomington
Sparland Notes on Church Build, Decorations and Local Events
Sparland reports nearing completion of the M. E. church and an ordination in Peoria for Elder Pearce A J Athay and John Saggers. I O O P to decorate Sparland graves. Roy Johnson of Lacon to preach and lead communion. Decoration services at Sparland and Lacon cemeteries. G. It. R. ceremonies at court house and wreaths by A R and W C. School closed with Decoration Day program. proceeds 16.40 for a school flag. Garret health failing. rain fell. corn delivery near complete. Children’s Day planned. Miss Casey of Lacon teaches. Strawberry and ice cream social at Bethel church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Johnson
Lacon
M. B
Sparinee
P. Pearce
Court House
G . It
A. R
W. It. C
Liberty
Garrett
Wm Gallup
Harry Achacher
Tey Pierce
Miss Casey
Bethel Church
Ava
Tanquary Sells Team of Horses to Princeton Buyer
Cornelius Tanquary began delivery Tuesday afternoon of a sale involving a team of horses to a Princeton buyer. Mrs Tanquary accompanied him as far as Waireded Corners where she will visit her daughters Mrs Fosdick and Mrs Baker until his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Tanquary
Princeton
Mrs Tenguery
Fosdick
Baker
Crow Meadow Community Notices And Local Visits
Crow Meadow residents report visits from Robert Bell family and Geo Helman and abroad guests. Tonica and Galva visitors, a new windmill by John Kapraun, and a memorial sermon at Center. Whitefield updates include a lost colt, a children’s meeting, and local farm transactions with Lacon and Kansas parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
G. B. Mattern
Center
Mystery Explains Elopement Notices and Quack Remedies
An article cites Dr Franklin Miles claiming hysterical, impulsive behavior in women who elope with various men. It promotes Restorative Neryine and a book, free trial bottles at Dr Powell's drug store, and touts Miles' New Heart Cure as a superior heart tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Miles
Powell
Miles
Death of Thomas Funson in Bureau County Illinois
Whitefield Center reports the funeral of Thomas Funson born in Tyrone Ireland in October 1812. He married Margaret McCoy in 1846 and moved to America then Ohio before settling in Lone Tree Bureau County where he died May 20 1801. Survived by a widow and nine children. The funeral was at home led by Rev J B Dille with many mourners in rain.
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Whitefield Corners
Mra Snell
Peoria
Melvin Runnells
Mra
Wesley Runnells
Champaign
Thomas Funson
County Tyrone
Ireland
Margaret McCoy
America
Philadelphia
Pono
Ohio
Lone Tree
Bureau Aout
Ill
Theodore
Fannie Thomas Funson
Amile
J. B. Dille
Whitefield Center
Straw berry festival success and local farming notes
In LA PRAIRIE CENTRE Gilman Bradford and other locals share visits and farm concerns. A grand straw berry festival raised about $53. Jamey Davidson’s horse injured on a fence, some farmers attended the state orange meeting in Henry. A Sunday shower aided crops though dampened morning activities. English Spavin Liniment advertised as a horse blemish remedy sold by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alboit
Henry
State Orange
T. E. Scott
Wilmot
T. How
La Rose Notes On Visitors And Local Happenings
Delayed from last week Mrs K D Foater was a Venona visitor Tuesday. Mrs Guderson's sister visited over Sunday with her. Wm De Vault was a business caller to La Rose Monday. The ME church plans a new 1200 pound bell this week. Epworth League thriving will be a lasting blessing. Foreman of the Wasburn Leader was in La Rose last Tuesday. Mrs Joho Watt in town visiting her parents. Jobo lonely for one 80 young. Weather varies with days of overcoats and mittens or heat. J W Reed of Verna visited east of La Rose over Sunday. Man ny Miller, Troy NY horse buyer, here for good horses. Wm T Perry of Hastings with wife and three sons visiting. left 12 years ago, first visit back among friends. Farmers busy hauling corn. one man offered 680 for 7000 bushels, sold at 58c. Dr Roseberry moved to Lacon last Monday leaving no doctor here. need for physician locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Rose
K D Foater
Guderson
Specht of
Lacon
Epworth League
Wasburn
la Rosa
Joho Watt
Mr Miller
Troy
Wm T. Perry
Hastings
Ned
Hie
Roseberry
Varna
Washburn
Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad Promises Wide Healing
An advertisement for Ballard's Snow Liniment touts cures for rheumatism neuralgia sprains cuts bruises burns frosted feet sore throat and chest back pain stiff joints and contracted muscles. It claims long term cripples have walked again and notes a 60 cent price with agents J E & F A Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
E & F A. Powell
Hennepin Community Notes and School Appointments
Reverend W T Kennia visits Bloomington friends while a school picnic at Cofoid's grove draws a large crowd. Ten youngsters attend Pool's Sunday school. J Barton Davis buys the standard bred trotting filly Clora from George Buchanan. Blind Boone Concert Co. performs to a filled Congregational church with many reserved seats sold. Prof Smith hired as Hennepin high school principal. Magy 2 Ray to teach intermediate. Effle Bracken to lead the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
W T Kennia
Bloomington
Cofoid’s Grove
Pool’s
J Barton Davis
Clora
George Buchanan
Blind Boone Concert Co
Prof Smith
Henne
Hezekiah Lesson and Community Notices Brighten Sun Day
The Putnam column reports Hezekiah the good king reading 2 Chronicles xxix and notes Rev C W Ayling’s return last Sunday. It covers a Demorest medal contest at the M E church, a cemetery decoration, a visit from George Rummel of Galesburg, Sabbath school monthly totals, an ice house cooler project, and upcoming church services and Children’s Day program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Hezekiah
King
C W Ayling
Woman's Missionary Society
Christian Church
Demorest
George Rummel
Galesburg
James Giltner
Giltner
E. Henkins
Lige
M. E
Kerr
Hennepin
Evans
Thos Funson
Lone Tree
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Dwight Morgan
A Sunday birthday surprise for Mrs Dwight Morgan, arranged by Fred and Will Morgan with their wives. The group drove to the Morgan home with ice cream in a freezer, sharing a warm day celebration and gifts, while the correspondent joined for dinner and enjoyed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Morgan
Fred
Wife
Will
Magnolia Note On Dinner, Politics, And Upcoming Event
Magnolia community notes a family trip to Chicago and a local update on election results. The piece previews next Friday night’s program with songs, recitations, and speeches by local residents, including remarks by Rev Bliss and performances by multiple quartets and readers. Admission is 10 cents.
Local Notes From Quaker Lane and Surrounding Areas
W Price returns from Great Bend W Wallace goes to Paxton Ed Sutherland visits Benjaminville John J L Mills attends Washington county quarterly meeting The World's WCTU observed with large attendance Ida Wilson to marry Mr Wolfred in Chester Grange Hall hosts Old Folks Contest proceeds to WC TU Demorest medal event features Grace Price Lon Smith Olive Bell and others perform Mildred Smith hats bouquets awarded to contestants
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Quaker Lane
Wm Price
Great Bend
Kan
W . Wallace
Paxton
Ed Sutherland
Benjaminville
John J L Mills
Washington County
Indiana
WCTU
Ida Wilson
Chester
Nebraska
Ilinois
Wolfred
Wallace
WC TU
Elizabeth Mille
Maud Muller
Demorest
Grange Hall
H E Beck
Olive Bell
Lon Smith
Grace Price
Eohatellan
Philanthropic Committee of Friends’ Yearly Meeting Secon
Joseph Bumgarner
Little Mildred Smith
West Oxbow Notes Plowing, Visits and Local Events
Delayed from last week, farmers busy with corn plowing. Mrs Jane Hailey stays with son Henry. Sunday horse race, guests James Lambert and wife at H C Hailey’s. Mrs Shields visited daughter Mrs George Hitabrand. Sermon at Pool school house. Mrs H C Halley’s mother ill but improving. School closed with Mise Evans teaching. supper at M E church raised 20 dollars despite rain. Georgia Thorn of Peora to visit Mrs C H Ransom for help, family in good spirits. Clear Creek Sunday school visit. Gregory chosen superintendent. W C T U meeting at Friends’ yearly meeting house with fine selections. Long may the W C U wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Jane Hailey
Henry
James Lambert
H C Hailey
James Shields
George Hitabrand
Pool School
H.C. Halley
Mise Evans
M. E
C.H. Ransom
Georgia Thorn
Peora
Ransom
Georgia
C.H Ransom
Quaker Lane
Clear Creek
Gregory
W.C T. U
Friends’ Yearly Meeting
W. C
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills Promote Liver and Nerve Regulation
Dr Miles's Pills claim a new principle regulating the liver stomach and bowels through the nerves. They speedily cure biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles constipation and are suitable for men women and children. Smallest mildest surest 50 doses 25 cents samples free at Powell's Drug Store Henry Ils. ly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
J. B
F. A. Powell
Henry Ils. Ly
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