Mrs Thomas Foley Rites Mark Lacon Interment
Mrs Thomas Foley dies at Presbyterian Hospital Chicago after tumor operation. Remains brought to Lacon for interment. Born July 18 1844 in Pennsylvania, lifelong Marshall County resident since age nine. Survived by Thomas Foley a son and two daughters. Baptist church member with strong local regard.
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Lacon
Thomas‘Foley
La=e
Chicago
Presbyterian Hospital
Pennsylvania
Marshall County
Daniel B. Wier
Thomas Foley
The
Baptist Church
Johanna Berry
Unicago
Sisters Hospital
Balzenstein
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Piles
An advertisement from DeWitt & Co of Chicago touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for piles eczema cuts bruises and skin diseases. It claims the salve is superior and warns against counterfeit copies and fake imitations.
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DeWitt & Co of
Chicago
DeWitt
Jor Powell
Local Notes and Community Updates from Barland
Community items include Clayton Lodge officers elected on March 2 1908 with C P Hamilton and George Christman as leaders and trustees named. Local incidents cover a buggy overturn near town, Ed Corcoran’s marriage, John Herridge shipping goods to Oklahoma, new clerk Charles McEntee moving from Barr’s store, and various town visitors and skaters at Stand.
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Bparland
Clayton Lodge
C. P. Hamilton NG
George Christman
G. W. Zimmerman
F. A
Arr
F. H. Gehr
James Parsons
Selbold
N. W. Tavner
A. Tanquary Myron Newell
W. G
Oklahoma
Harry Camp
Ston
Herridge
Charles McEntee
A. Barr
George Bates
Hil
Int
The
Baptist Church
Coburn
B. A.barr
Chicago
Ed VanAntwerp
Mra George Frank
Mullimer
Letha Huffman
J. “Aldney
Jamie Waugh
Whitefield Cemetery Care Urges Annual Donations
Center church yard in Whitefield hosts the Whitefield cemetery cared for by Stephen Grady who keeps the grounds tidy and free of rubbish. Contributors have given small annual donations from 60 cents to 1 dollar since no regular salary exists, and funds are not otherwise available.
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Whitefield
Whitefield Township
Church Yard
Stephen Grady
Masque Box social backs Masonic Orphan Home success
The Masque Box social at Sparland town hall for the Masonic Orphan's Home drew a large crowd in marque with many recognizable attendees. Milton Holler and wife traveled from Peoria to visit family, while local residents report several illnesses and ongoing gatherings as Mr Sellers and others visit homes and farms. Cream Balm advertised for catarrh with a note that Ely Brothers will mail it for 60 cents.
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Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Whitefield Corners Neighbors Welcome Newcomers
Whitefield Corners reports new arrivals from Whitefield while old residents depart. Mr Lane leaves, Mr Adkins arrives, Mr Mekeel's settle, and Snell's goods move to the farm. Rozcoe Cherry son dies in Woodford. family sympathy expressed. W. W. elects officers: President Mrs Patch, Vice Mrs Swift, Secretary Mrs Loomis, Treasurer Mrs Rapnells.
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Whitefield Corners
Lane
Adkins
Mekeel
Snell
Sparland
Whitefield
Ryans
C. Swift
L. Loomis
T.A. Rapnells
J. Fountain of Henry
John
Viva Johnson
Ben “Haskins
Patch
Farewell Planned for Harry Snell at Local Lyceum
Bliss Stella Powell and her uncle Bell will travel to Keota Iowa for a teety home leaving Wednesday. A farewell rally for Harry Snell will be held in the hall Wednesday evening. The Lyceum drew patrons despite bad roads. Grandma Longnan and Grandma Haskins visited as Sylvia helps move. Next Sunday preaching at 2:30 PM and Sunday School at 1:30. The W W group faced rain but attended. Grandma Haskins of Bradford visit Roy’s place as Mrs Albert Longman assists moving.
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Stella
Powell
Bell
Teety
Keota
Iowa
Harry
Snell
Lyceum
Grandma Longnan
Henry
Sylvia
W. W
Grandma’ Haskins
Bradford
Roy
Ed Daniels Moves Into Edmond Farm Area
Ed Daniels arrived in Edmond on Monday morning at 4 30 and reports say his family is ill with pleurisy pneumonia and improving. Neighbors note moving in nearby farms, with Hankigan and Hayline relocating, while John Blount has recovered from a recent illness after treatment by local doctors.
Cotney family leaves long-time neighborhood after 85 years
Mr and Mrs M. Q. Cotney dissolve housekeeping and move to Oklahoma with son-in-law Peter Klein before visiting relatives in Wyoming Minnesota Chariton Cuba and back to their old neighborhood. The couple long respected in the area for decades will miss friends and memories as they begin a new life with family and sunshine ahead.
Local Notes and Quack Remedy Ad T:
Miss Jacobs returns from Peru. Wa Jacobs reports a cow lost last week. Mystic Cure promises rheumatism and neuralgia relief in 1 to 8 days with dramatic effects. Claims include rapid improvement after first dose. Sold by J B and F A Powell. 75 cents or $1.00.
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J. B
Hennepin Notes Fresh Social and Legal Updates
Minnie Deck sang a fine solo Sunday evening and the audience highly praised the sermon. Mrs Frances Lamm moved to Edgar Zenor's house. John Garside and Peter Morine changed homes recently. Addison Mullin died in Hennepin with Undertaker Keller handling the funeral. Grand jury dismissed. petit jury may be active for days. Walter Boyle visiting his mother in Galesburg. Circuit court in session with Judge Green of Pekin. Ida Seaton Read of Peoria visited. Blanche Patterson active this week. Laura Sparks moved to live with a woman in Kewanee. A Powell of Tonica visited Hennepin.
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Hennepin
Minnie
Deck
Frances Lamm
Edgar Zenor
John Garside
Addison Mullin
Keller
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
Green
Walter Boyle
Galesburg
Circuit Court
Judge Greene
Pekin
Ida Seaton Read
Peoria
Blanche L. Patterson
Laura Sparks
Kewanee
A. Powell
Tonica
Local Notes and Moves Round Granville and Vicinity
Br O F Paylor received tidings of his sister Miss Mattie Taylor of Los Angeles California death. Miss Taylor was an invalid for years, dying on the 24th. Chas Eddingfield moved into the Ay? Mess house. Mr Arnold moved into the country. T H Rolley moves into the house he vacates. Dr O F Taylor, coroner, was called to Granville Sunday to hold an inquest over Oscar Holm. The verdict was accidental shooting. Hilda Engstrand returned to Venona after visiting friends. S F Bronn and wife of Varna helped care for their ailing father Johnny. Mrs S E Lundy returned home after two weeks with daughter Inez near Tiskilwa. Irvin Dean and family moved to James Feltbrand’s farm east of town. Chas Hannum moved into the Dean house. Mrs Lester Meadowcroft of Marquette spent two days with her parents. Jennie Krantz was in Venora last week for a wedding. Bern Travis spent Friday and Saturday with Washburn relatives. Sivell family moving to new home. Lena Johnston from Henry visiting her mother. Dr Oliver of Wenona in town Friday. George Hannum Mrs Meade and son of Whitefield guests of sister Mrs Clara Bishop. Mrs Hawa of Pontiac attended Ed Hillabrand funeral. Mrs G W Keller of Henry was a caller in town Saturday. Mrs Frank Peterson visiting relatives near Granville.
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Paylor
Mattie Taylor
Los Angeles
Cal
Taylor
Chas Eddingfield
Arnold
T. H. Rolley
O. F. Taylor
Granville
Oscar Holm
Hilda Engstrand
Venona
F. Bronn
Varna
Johnny
E. Lundy
Inez
Tiskilwa
Irvin Dean
James Feltitabrand
Exsat
Chas Hannum
Dean
Lester Meadowcroft
Marquette
Purtle
Jennie Krantz
Venora
Bern Travis
Washburn
Sivell
Lena Johnston
Henry
Oliver
Wenona
George Hannum
Meade
Son
Whitefield
Clara Bishop
Hawa
Pontiac
Ed Hillabrand
G. W. Keller
Frank Peterson
Town social and events in Senachwine township Putnam area
Town Hall will host a Flinch bowling event on Saturday evening March 7 with a prize for the top player and 10 cent admission to cover expenses. The Christian church C I S society runs the sociable with refreshments. Han Age Bayline speaks March 10 at the Putnam hall about township high schools. Milk flow rises at the cheese factory and Calvin Stickel returns to Eureka to finish studies. Various locals move, repair shops open, and preparations for spring begin as residents plan activities and travel.
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Putnam
Pianell
J. BM. Williams
W. J. Park
Calvin Stickel
Eureka
Pinnell
Hiram Bracken
Mr Bracken
California
Halblieb
Mable Smith
Henry Dalley
William Ball
Iowa
L. H. Piowell
Nelson
McEvoy
Florid notes on residents and moves in the city
Moses Daily buys a house and two lots for 376. Mrs A Chance rents her farm and moves to Florid. Mrs Jobn Deltninger, Lewis Brock, and others relocate. John Clemens heads to Texas with A E Maulfaire belongings. John McNeal moves to Granville. Mrs B P Cramer visits from York Nebraska. Ladies Aid to meet with Mia Albert.
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Florid
Moses
Mra A. Chance
Mra Jobn Deltninger
Lewis Brock
Iowa
John Clemens
Texas
A. E. Maulfaire
John
John McNeal
Granville
BP. Cramer
York
Nebr
Mre
Henry Cassell
Lewis Gardner
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mia Albert
Mrel
L. W
L. H. Jenking
Henry
Marriage in Keota Iowa Walter Romine and Grace Bell
Walter Romine and Grace Bell wed in Keota Iowa. They will honeymoon with family at Lone Tree and visit friends at Love Tree before returning to their home in Iowa. Tax collector A Mekhoon urges full tax payment by week end as books close the 10th.
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Lone Tree
Keota
Iowa
Walter Romine
Grace Bell
Milas. Bell
Simeon Bell
Slater
Wm Fountain
Whitefield
Romine
Washington County
Fountain
Love Tree
A. Mekhoon
Tekjiwa
Mra Carrie
Jamie Anderson
Estella Powell
David Wright
Monga
Cora Doane
Henry Smith Ships Carload of Hoga to Chicago
Henry Smith sent a carload of hoga to Chicago last week. QO H Griswold and wife spent the week in Chicago for unspecified reasons.
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Henry Smith
Chicago
H. Griswold
State normal school certificate plan faces sharp criticism
Critics say a bill to grant state certificates without exams to all graduates of any state normal school lowers standards and unfairly expands credentials. Separately, Morris land owners mobilize to sue the Chicago sanitary district over flood damages blamed on river management and legal breaches. The editorial also notes local paper income relies on advertising and subscriptions, arguing against extended credit.
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Avery
Eagy Street
Elmois
Morris
Chicago Sanitary District
Sanitary District
Law Department
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Kalbe
Sic
Sol Bloom
Dc Acopy
Thacker & Son
Ill
Tie Docat Newspaper
George Frank
Tommy Marlin
Seine
Bae
John ‘Davis
Norton
Ompson
Wm Monier
Aatry Compton
Makesick Weledrn
Elearn
C. McEntee
South Whitefield
Masonic Orphan’s Home
Milton Holler
Holler
Frank Martin
Nebraska
C. Klein
Livingston County
J. A. Willams
L. Waughop
Horrom Hunt
T. &. Hunt
Mr Sellers
S'iskilwa
Alex Wunder
Fuolke
Hanoum Brothers
Newton Bay
Hankigan
John Hayline
Ed Daniels
Smart
Hayline
Mr Rouse
Clift Farm
Joseph Harrington
Dr Forrest
John Klein
Will Newhalfen
Mreik
Hunnum
Berteom
Thomas O’brien
James Barry
Weill
John Blount
Sige Eas Pec
Aloaria
Eolas
Monon
Powel
Baratoga
Mra
M. Q. Cotney
Peter Klein
Will Hannum
Wyoming
Minnesota
Chariton
Cuba
Thomas Obrien
Albert Longman
Obrien
Lester Reid
Charley Greenlea
A. M. Bond
Peoria County
Greenlee Place
Mr Mulcaha
David Holmes
Peter Swartz
Charles Griffon
Magoolia
Doherty Place
James Turner
Garret Fagan
Wni Stuart
Peterman Place
Diverbiss Place
Kouse
Clift Place
Hanoum
Charley Smith
Dick Kelley
Joe Clark
Bob Kelley
Willie Kelley
Stewart Lenz
Dick KeHey
Joe Jolson
Henry Beele
George McAfee
Hannum
Charley Thumma
oGlara Salisbury
Telatiues
Miss Jacobs
Peru
Wa Jacobs
Magnolia
Anaia
Cannah Jones
Henry, Ill
Milo
Howard Wilson
Indiana
Squire Sutherlana
O. Mallett
Geneseo
Aaron Hufnagle
BR. H. Prince
Royal Insurance
Chicago, Ill
George H Dofy
Gresser Block
Menry, Ill
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