Catholic Mission Draws Large Crowds in Toluca
Rev Yeather Shaw of Da Salle and Rev Father Henry of Chicago led a Catholic Mission at Toluca last week. Large crowds attended each evening as both talkers drew interest. John Watdhorn sold about $1300 of monuments in Venona for Richard Mellon, including a handsome piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeather Shaw
da Salle
Father Henry
Chicago
Toluca
John Watdhorn
Venona
Richard Mellon
la Prairie Center
Marshal Tripp
Bloomington
Lieut
Humphrey
Tripp
Marsden F Powell
Richard Jones
Local residents and visitors gather for Peoria events and graduation
Peter Berkman moved to Lacan last week Ed Corcoran took a day off and went to Peoria. I A Barr attends the state school at Peoria. Miss Allen visits cousins J R Bouton. Mrs Zimmerman returned from a visit to her foster daughter. W B Condit and Mrs Carper of Los Angeles visit brother O R Condit. Children’s Day observed at Yankee street church and Bethel church next Sunday. Mrs Whitcomb of Bloomington visiting her sister and Judge Shaw. Mrs Scott of Chillicothe and Mrs Bradford of Chicago visit Pesmer. Mrs Downey of Colchester visiting relatives. Ethel Cumming of Peoria visiting and attended graduation. Elder B K Reynolds preached the Baccalaureate. Mrs Clara J Myers and daughter from Milan attend graduation. Class graduates: Walter James, Lulu Simpson, Florence Heller, Inez Thomas Shimp, Florence Buckley. Mrs FP Barr hosts class reception. School closed Tuesday with commencement at town hall. Six instructors, grand exercises. Bou Toni praised for leading pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Berkman
Lacan
Ed Corcoran
Peoria
I. A. Barr
Miss Allen
J. R. Bouton
Zimmerman
Condit
P L Carper
Los Angeles
Cal
O. R. Condit
Yankee Street Pharch
Bethel Church
Mra Whitcomb
Bloomington
Tesmer
Judge Shaw
Lacon
Scott
Chillicothe
Rev Bradford
Chicago
Pesmrer
Colchester
Jennie
Florence Heller
Inez Thomas
Shimp
Florence Buckley
A. Barr
Boutoni
Sugar Grove notes and church services
Sugar Grove Sunday school plans a Children’s Day with James Bart returning from Dixon by Monday. Layman Loomis entertains Josiah Mcévoy. Loomis will take him to Henne pie Tuesday. Kelly will preach at Sugar Grove schoolhouse Sunday morning June 19, and Rev Glark will preach in the evening. all invited. Local anglers Clawson Dorsey Wilson and Garretson fished at Wood’s last Saturday and planned two dinners. A widow praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, supplied by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar-Grove
Sugar Grove
James Bart
Dixon
Loomis
Josiah Mcévoy
Hennepie
Andy
Kelly
Glark
Mesers Clawson
Dorsey
Wilson
Garretson
Wood
Community Notes From Bonham and Surrounding Towns
Local letters report Grandma Jacobs visiting Mrs Salisbury while Effie Waughop spent Sunday with grandparents at Henry and McAteo families. J M Thompson of township 8 B visited Bonham 58. Mrs Meister may ride out. daughter Mrs Screppfer visits. Prof Matthew Steele closed school last Wednesday with a daytime picnic and an evening program. I W Waughop and wife hosted I W Shores and wife from Lacon, with Mrs Shores playing piano selections. Bonham school closed Friday with pupils enjoying a day of picnicking north of town.
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Booth
Waitafield
Grandma Jacobs
John Screppfer
Thomas Duke
I. W. Shores
Lacon
Shores
Bonham School
Migs Saouee
Wootland
North
Bofn
Wanghop
Stegall
Mae Zoeapnbe
Local Notices From Whiteline Corners and Peoria Area
Mrs Kline rides out a little while Adolph Kline building a new day Bert Norse at the Corners last Sunday Filo Fountain visiting in Peoria at Dr Willies Several youths from here attended Undercliff Sunday Mr Britk uncle of Mrs Lincoln from near Peoria visited them Our Children's Day exercises at the church next Sunday at 1 30 followed by a sermon to the children Bertha Swift Will Wright and Harry Snell attended commencement at Henry Mr Swift and Sadie Lincoln missed seats at the program Our 4th quarterly meeting will be at Boyd's Grove church June 18 19 Quarterly conference Saturday at 3 and 10 30 Sabbath with Presiding Elder Merrill
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Adolph Kline J
Bert Norse
Cornera
Filo
Peoria
Willie
Undercliff
Britk
Lark Lincoln
Exerlees
Bertha Swift
Will Wright
Harry Snell
Henry
Lawn Ridge Mourns Losses Of Couple In Separate Tragedies
Mrs James B Green loses her driving horse after its mate was killed by lightning about a year earlier. At Lawn Ridge the body of Mrs Charles Stone, born Margaret McElroy, was brought from Kansas City where she died of paralysis on May 26 at her son Henry Stone’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Green
Charles Stone
Lawn Ridge
Kansas City
Henry
Margaret McElroy
Clearing Sale Opens Early For July Goods
Announcing a clearing sale by OrenidienD AWS and Charlies to offer goods at prices lower than last year. The sale begins early this year to give customers a chance to buy and have items made up for the 4th of July. Everything in thin dress and waist goods will be placed on the table with nothing reserved.
Boys and Children's Clothing Sale for July Fourth
In Our Clothing Department we offer the same disposition of Boys and Children's Clothing. The little fellows must be dressed up for July 4th with savings of from one to two dollars.
Remarkable Pioneer Woman Remembered In Illinois Obituary
The obituary recalls an Irish born woman born October 29 1813 who arrived in America at age nine and married Charles Stone in 1836. They moved to Illinois in 1846 building a hospitable Christian home in Lawn Ridge Boltown area and contributed to local life. Also advertised is a sensational medical cure claim for stomach disease by South American Nervine with claims of universal efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
America
Charles Stone
Pittafield
Mass
Illinois
Bottledon
Prairie
Lawn Hidge
J. B
Fla, Powell
Local Notes of Health Visits and Community Events
Sally Fyffe remains ill and in need of care while the Ladies Aid plans a Thursday meeting with Mrs aoe Law. June Mra BEd Spencer Jr visited Peoria to see her mother Mrs Brady. Mrs R. M. Dent and Cora and Gertrude spent Sunday with friends in the country. Mrs Hattie Hillabrand is very sick and hopes for recovery. Florence Ramage and Harry and Ph eabe Bo A 7 visit for a few weeks. Mr Whitten of Varna dropped by Monday selling a Bible study called the Royal Scroll. Magnolia plans a Fourth of July celebration with patriotic displays. Dr Turner recently took possession of the Dilman place. O Balderson moved to his new residence, and Mrs Bob bitt and Etta will return home after winter with R W Spencer. The I OO will decorate graves Sunday June 12 then attend ME church where Rev Bliss will preach in the afternoon. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Fyffe
Mreaoe Law
Mra Bed Spencer Jr
Peoria
Mra Brady
R. M. Dent
Cora
Gertrude
Coe Ee
Hattie Hillabrand
Florence Ramage
Harry
Pheabe
Whitten
Varna
Magnolia
Turner
Dilman Place
O. Balderson
Bobbitt
Etta
R. W. Spencer
Bliss
Potter of Henry sick with severe cold in city
Fred B Potter of Henry county was in the city Monday. Adam Deck has been suffering with a severe cold for several days but is somewhat improved at this writing. Two hundred people took advantage of cheap rates to Peoria and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Fred
Potter
Henry
Peoria
Rex tales and bank move noted in local items
A Rex outing ended with all returning except two friends due to a short day, but they came back safely next day. J Barton-Davis enjoys improving health after retiring from grocery work. Putnam County Bank relocated from High street to the north side, two blocks from the courthouse, calling the new location pleasant for health and business. Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as a foot comfort product with mail order option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J+Barton-Davis
Putnam County Bank
High Street
Court House
Putnam Social Roundup Notes and Visits
Mrs Hominghouse is in very poor health. Miss Enid Elsie Carroll and Myrtle McClary visit relatives in Green River and at H. Dally's. Emma Loomis returns from Rock Island. Nina Dally receives a Progress bicycle from her father. Children’s Day at M. B. church next Sunday evening. Mrs Obas Chance and children visit Harland near Henry. Levi Hines home from Chicago for vacation. Mrs Ed Grady visits Chas Condit and family in Sparland. Frank Whiting of Hennepin attends to Mr. Ferguson’s affairs. Mr Morrison in region taking orders for The Royal Scroll. Cook and family visit Fred Cleaveland near Whitefield. Mrs Thierry and daughter Lucy guests of Mrs Thierry’s daughter and Mrs Chas Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obas Chance
Harland
Henry
Levi Hines
Chicago
Ed Grady
Chas Condit
Sparland
Frank Whiting
Hennepin
Ferguson
Morrison
Fred-Cleave- Land
Whitefield
Thierry
Lucy
Local Social and Church Notes Highlight June Events
Children Day exercises at the Christian church were a success with beautiful decorations. Lucy Packingham returns home from Granville after a visit with Mrs O F Anderson. Reva Snell and Clark of Whitefield baptized four by sprinkling at the M B church. others to be immersed soon. The Walnut Grove resort opens Saturday with a free fish fry and a dance. Henry Republican mentioned as a constant companion to James R. Robinson. Will Norris and Miss Dente Springer visit relatives as they pass through town after Henry commencement.
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Ferguson
Jacksonville
Lucy
Packingham
Granville
O. F. Anderson
Will Norris
Dente Springer
Cottage Hill
Henry Commencement
W.L
Kelso
J. Kelso
Walnut
Rev Shaw
Shaw
Halifax
Walnut Grove
James R
Robinson
J. R. Taliaferro
Nebraska
Henry Republican
Reva'Snell
Clark
Whitefield
M. B. Church
Henrietta Downey
May Stevens
Flora Peters
Samuel Bacon
Liver Ailments Told Through A Herbal Cure
A historic health ad touts Herbine as a universal liver remedy for biliousness constipation jaundice headaches and digestion issues. It claims the liver and blood are at fault and promises cure with a 75 cent price and free trial bottles at Dr Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell's
Milo News Roundup Highlights Local Events and War Enlistments
George Pace's baby is ill, Charles Wood tours with his fish wagon, and Lila Clawson visits her uncle A McKoon. Local enlistees Chan Grinwold, Geo Grinwold, and Charles Caywood are noted. A McKoon couple attended Sugar Grove Sunday School with Mrs Thomas Monier as Superintendent. Children’s Day is planned at Whitefield next Sunday at 130 with an extensive program. At Princeton Republican convention May 31 James Chambers was named a delegate to the Streater congressmen’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pace
Charles Wood
Lila Clawson
A. McKoon
Milo
Chan
Geo Grinwold
Charles Caywood
Sugar Grove
Thomas Monier
Whitefield
Princeton
James Chambers
Streater
Milo News Briefs Highlight Local Social Visit Notes
Lizzie Koch visits Abingdon friends while Thomas McClaine has a large hay shed built. Mrs Waller of Bradford visits Harry Wallett. Fannie Pettigrew and Belle Shimel were Princeton visitors last Saturday. Children's day exercises set at M. E. church next Sunday. J P Hinman of Bradford visits Milo friends. Albert Lane family of Sugar Grove visits Milo relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Koch
Abingdon
Thomas McClaine
Mra Waller
Bradford
Harry Wallett
Fannie Pettigrew
Belle Shimel
Princeton
M. E. Church
J. P. Hinman
Milo
Albert Lane
Sugar Grove
No-to-bac halt tobacco use advertised for quitters
A 19th century ad touts No-to-bac as a harmless cure for quitting tobacco, claiming it strengthens nerves and improves vigor with a money-back guarantee. The same issue notes army surgeons plan to report on militia volunteers, linking bicycle riding with heart and spine issues, especially with low handle bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Randolph St
New York
Spruce St
Medical Department of the Army
Memorial Day Musings on a Contested Song
A letter from Putnam Illinois June 4 1898 criticizes a Memorial Day performance for including an alcoholic verse. The writer cites changes to the song text and praises temperance symbols such as water in place of champagne. He notes audience reluctance to participate in promoting the drink and urges moral and orderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siekepiltion
Mei
Miss Bradley
Kentucky
Army
Navy
Oxigerver
Putnam
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Trial Size and Bottles Offered
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation and stomach troubles. Trial bottles are 10a for ten doses. large bottles priced at 50c and 81 00, attributed to Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Caldwell
Dr Powell
Wo mans Club Holds Final Regular Meeting
The Wo mans Club met on Tuesday May 31 at Miss Clara B Waughops home with twenty one attending. Despite heat and sadness over a member s passing the program organized by Education chair Harriet Hunter was engaging with papers by Gertrude Bickerman and Harriet Hunter and a discussion led by Hiltebrand. The session closed a successful year with thanks to guests Mrs Waughop Mrs Frances M Blanchard Mrs Dr Zeller and Mrs Harry Niece and adjourned without date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uxdb
Clara B. Waughap
Harriet -Hunter
Gertrude,Bickerman
Harriet-Hunter
Hiltebrand
Waughop
Frances M. Blanchard
St Lonte
Dr Zeller
Pearis
Harry Niece
Ipa A. Lez
Bucklen Arnica Salve For Skin Ailments
An 19th century advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and claims it cures piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by Dr Powell at 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Powell
Mount Olive Stores Report Twelve Local Shops
Rural delivery funds appear in a post office appropriation bill totaling 150000 dollars. Belfast riots flare as police clear streets and the military is ordered out. Aguinaldo advocates native administration under American protection in the Philippines. A Spanish torpedo boat destroyer named Terror is sighted and sunk near Santiago harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Olive
N.C
Post Office
Alaybama
Jacob F. Smith
St. Louis
Burgess Steel and Iron Company
Portsmouth
Martin Thorn
Guldensuppe
New York
Tinois
James H. Duskin
Jacksonville
Conceros
Manila
Belfast
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Exas
Santiago Harbor
Socialist Candidate for Congress Nominated in St Louis
The socialist party in the eleventh district nominates Peter Swiete for election to Congress in St Louis on June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Socialist Party
Eleventh Congressional District
Peter, Swiete
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