Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Dying a Chester Fulford
Joseph Parson and wife and baby visited Chicago to see her father while Harry Combs family came from Kewanee. Neff of Springfield called on old friends. Haighs of Peoria visited Campbell and wife. Chester Fulford died at Himwood and was buried there. Samuel Brockhouse family moving to Virginia Illinois. Several local families enjoyed a outings and a school entertainment raised funds for a library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Joseph Parson
Babe
Chicago
J. O. Garrett
D. B. Huffman
W. BE. Frisbey
Theodore Blackman
Lacon
F Peorla
Gapen
Gerand
Varna Social Notes Highlight Local Travels and Events
Varna visitors and town residents are noted in a string of brief mentions. Mies Looney and Mame Kennedy traveled to Henry. Dave Justice and wife visited friends. Ola Jenkins represented Henry in Via-Avia-Co interests. the union picnic is praised. Mr and Mrs Norton and Broaddus drove to Lacon. Linda Nelson works in Chas Swangon’s store. Jacob Held and son visited Mrs Goo Myers. John Myers and wife stayed with Magoon Barnes. Arbor Day plans plus 4th of July celebration noted. a change of boarding for Mrs Maleham. Frank Poroh rode from Lacon. hog shipments and graduating class photos mentioned. Dr Richardson and Prof McTaggart visited. several local ladies traveled to Lacon and Hoopeston. locals journeyed to Wonons for the Big Bond Reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda’ Nelson
Chas Swangon’s
Jacob Held
Washburn
Goo.Myers
Norton
Steve Morrelio
Parrett
Venona
Richardson
McTaggart
Toluca
West
Ids Kohler
Laura Morrelle
Lawrence- Brorddus
J. ‘Brown
Lacon
Brown
Burial of Orang e Willey in Myers Cemetery
The burial took place Sunday in Myers cemetery for Orang e Willey who had long illness and suffered severely. He leaves a wife and five children and an insurance policy worth 2000 dollars provides for them. The notice also mentions local teaching positions, a tobacco advertisement, and community events at Whitefield Center including a Ladies Aid strawberry ice cream sociable clearing about 89.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangé
Maggie
Kennedy
Union School
Bartha
McCasky
Lloyd
Mandy Myers
Whitefield Corners social notes and school update
Dr Willis left Monday for Hureks traveling across the country. Theodore Clark and wife bought a new top buggy. A large crowd attended Children’s Day exercises with Miss Coleson of Peoria singing. Will Wright’s school closes this week and Ed Clark returned from Chicago for health reasons. Will Calef’s child had appendicitis and underwent surgery, now improving. The Willing Workers plan a Lawn social at Bro Clark’s this Friday evening with ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Corners
Willis
Hureks
Tin Wood
G/M
Rm Will Wright
Berths Swift
Lillian Rannells
Coleson
Peotia
Bro Clark
Wm Wright
Ed Clark
Chicago
Will Calef
Local notes and visits from South Whitefield area
South Whitefield residents Marshall and family assisted at the Fort Barn area this week. Mrs Marshall visits H. Marshall at present. Ed Hummel and Frank Ganzer were seen near Henry last week. Mrs Ola Hunt hosted a pleasant chat with friends. Bridges in South Whitefield have been repaired recently. Mrs Bethday returned home Monday from Dwight. J Melater and Eva Weis visited the Weaghop home. H R Hannoum and C Lawyer were seen driving toward Henry Saturday evening. Marshall and Mrs Marshall attended rag sewing at Asa Nightwanger's, reporting a large quantity of rags made. Elder Rowe of Henry spoke at Bonham schoolhouse Sunday at 2 PM. Cecil Deck of Henry visited Wannghop’s sister. Rev Reynolds of Sparland preached at Bonham with many attendees wishing him well for his Wisconsin trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Dalber Marshall
Clark All
Gmi
Milby
Marshall
Fort Barn
Than Marshall
H. Marshall
Ed Hummel
Frank—Ganzer
Henry
Ola Hunt
T-W- Bethday
Tom
H. J. Abren
Dwight
J. Melater
Eva Weis
Moe Willis
Weaghop
H.r.hannoum
Olover
Dan
Marchall
Mia Asa Nightwanger’s
Elder Rowe
Bonham Igchool
Jude
Cecil
Deck
Mra Wannghop
Reynolds
Sparland
Bonham
Wisconsin
Special Sale at Jones Stores and Local Village News
A sale of 100 dozen men’s black and white striped shirts at Jones Stores offered for spot cash with shirts 36 inches long. Local notes include church events, house painting, farm activity, and village updates from Walnut Grove and Lostant with figures on hogs, cows, and crop prospects.
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Manufactuer
Balm claims reach Dover reader in 1896 letter
Mrs Franklin Freeman reports Ely Balm provided relief for her son's catarrh after one use. She praises the Balm and notes a shop stocked Dream Balm with Fall size 60 seats and trial size ten cents. Exy Bros at 66 Warren Street, New York City mails it.
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Dover
N. H
Ely Bros
Ely
Franklin Freeman
Exy Bros
Warren St
N. Y
Hennepin Notes on Local Visits and Excursions
Hennepin residents and visitors are noted in Peoria and Peru trips aboard the Rex. Patrick Dan shipped 45,000 bushels in twelve days with 20,000 more due, a sign of farmer activity. John McAnany opened a new restaurant and cream parlor in the Spencer building drawing steady patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Zeller
Peoria
Pfeiffer
Joe Main
City
Jeff Durley
Chicago
H. B. Zellor
Tonioa
Geo Greiner
Peru
Adam Deck
Charley Greiner
D. Wells
Starved Rock
Deer Park
Patrick Dan
John McAnany
A&restaurant
Spencer
Joe Anon Ee
Joe-Albert
D. W
Danley
Nob Baer
Local notes from Magnolia area residents
A compilation of community happenings in Magnolia including visits by Helen Roberts and Maggie Morse, social calls at various homes, preparations for church children's exercises, and local events. Mentions of guests Eva Smith and Miss Ray, travel by Len Casteel, Jennis St Clair, and a September? show. A wandering prowler prompted a police warrant for arrest.
Drought Struggles Highlight Florid Community Notes
Local items report last Wednesday corn shelling by L W Jenkins and a rainless spell threatening fields of meadow and oats. Strawberry sellers advertise fine fruit through Albert. Mrs Marion Donshey visited sister Mrs Jentins then returned home. Mrs James Chance social gathering praised for decorations and treats. An ad touts Mystic Care rheumatism remedy promising relief in days at 75 cents through F A Powell druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Jenkins
Albert
Marion‘ Donshey
Jentins
James Chance
F. A. Powell
Henry
Local Notes From Quaker Lane and Magnolia Grange
Mae Wierman was home Saturday and a boy was born at Harry Beck’s last week. Varna Grange visited Magnolia Grange Saturday as Magnolia prepares for a third of July celebration. Dr Turner of Magnolis attended the Young People’s Meeting Sunday. Six youths from here attended the Henry commencement last Friday. Richman Indians visited Wilson’s family, staying at John Price’s Tuesday night and planning miles travel daily. A tramp roamed the neighborhood last week begging for coffee and milk, insulting women. he was driven off by locals with a gun, club, or rake, and ended up near Garfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E. Church
J. M.” Winship
J. W. Weidman
Walnut Grove
Coe Wred Wheeler
L. Loomis
Grange
Geo W. Stipp
O. P. Carroll
Stock-Murer
Condit
Boari
L R
Thomas
J L. K. Thomas
J. M. Williams
J.h-Stipp
Ethel Veach
J. R.veach
Pasadena
Cal
W. H. Wheeler
Marie Anderson
Tiakilwa
San Francisco
J. O. Bacon
Giltner
Lillian Eberly
Lostant
Mae Wierman
Harry Beck
Varna Grange
Magnolia Grange
Dr Turner
Magnolis
Henry
Ennie and Hol
Minnie Newbanks
Whiteside
Wilson
John Price
Garfield
Shaker Digestive Cordial Praised for Indigestion Relief
Advert claims Shaker Digestive Cordial cures indigestion for millions of weak and ailing people by aiding digestion. It promotes weight gain and energy after digestion, with trial bottles priced at 10 cents and available from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Sandespe Bt
New ‘York
Spruce St
Grain-O Offers Coffee Substitute Boosting Health
A local notice promotes Grain-O as a grain based coffee substitute. It claims to aid delicate stomachs and children, priced around 4 dollars per package with options 25 cents, urging readers to ask for Grain-O in grocery stores.
Canal repairs query prompts new appropriation request
The late legislature allotted 850 000 for canal repairs but the old board allegedly diverted funds back to the state treasury to inflate their record. Present canal commissioners must now seek fresh money for actual repairs.
Outing In the Rockies Pamphlet Offer
Descriptive Colorado travel pamphlet promotes the IslaND Route with special inducements for tourist travel. Rates and full details available on request from John Sebastine G P A Chicago.
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Rockies
Colorado
Great Rock
Jobn Sebastine
Chicago
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LePue
S. Adams
Peoria, Ill
Bhue
Hpiros
Whitefield Center
Grandma Moore
O. Hill
Mies
Mies Fountain
Ladies Aid Society
Mra Jennings
Henry—Aukland
Churc
Jones’ Ss
Derby
Rockford
Warner .Bros
Jackson
Gannah Jones
Henry, Ill
O.L Hood
D'S Pills Beggists
Coy
Lowell
Tan
W. F. Lamm
M. EH
M.H. Church
R.W. Bowman
Hennepin Dramatic Ca
I. O.O. F. Opera House
Ida Deck
Jennie Whiting
Calla’ Rousseau
Chellie Simpson
Mary Bentley
Kittie Bar Dealees Nelle
Fay, Lyd
Laves Ay Danley
Nellie Ray
Lyda Lares
A. H. Potter
E. O. Atkins & Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Chamberberlain
Dr Powell
Magnolia
Helen Roberts
John Wable
Maggie Morse
Lundy
Jess Bouton
Hal Rolley
Mamie Hauger
Parland
Eva Smith
Graymont
Clifford
Sam’llifford
van Horne
Frances Leery
Merry Fank
Len
Lizzie Keller
Inez Lundy
Bess Keller
Mrs Lash
Bessie Roberts
Grace Lee
M. H. Church
Elsie Mathis
Victoria Wilcox
Minoak
Etta Wright
Miss Ray
Myers
Ottawa
Magriella
We Hell
la Salle
Len .Casteel
Silas Horton
Haws Estate
Jennis St Clair
George Golden
Henry King
Lou Dean
Joli‘et
Feishives
Albert Pba
Willie
Guinea
Allen
Simmons
M. Hysell
Middleport
Ohio
D. 8. Russell
Farmville
Fontes de Falls
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