Benson's Plaster Promoted as Superior Pain Remedy
The advertisement extols Benson's Porous Plaster as the best cure for pain and winter ailments including rheumatism neuralgia kidney trouble and chest complaints. It warns against Capsicum and Belladonna substitutes and cites endorsements by 6000 physicians and officials with awards in official notices. Seabury Johnson Mfg. Chemists New York sells direct and ships on order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg
Chemista
N.Y
Lacon Woolen Mill Fire Devastates Town
In Lacon on Friday a major fire destroyed the four story Lacon Woolen Mill built in 1866. The blaze started at the drier and spread quickly as hose worn from age hindered firefighting. Mr Grieves and staff face heavy losses estimated at 100000 with insurance of 25000 while the town laments delayed better equipment.
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Lacon
Thomas Burlingame
Alfred Strawn
Louis Lenz
Texas
Thompson Ha
Aparland
Lacon Woolen Co
John Grieves
Mesirs Grieves
Proton
Messrsi Grieves
Local notes report sickness and fires in Lacon area
BPARLAND, Mrs Timmons is quite sick while Mrs George Holler is listed on the mick list. George Bedford suffers a severe grippe, Rob Ingram buys a fine mare from Ola Hunt and has a team again. Mrs Gillette is slowly recovering with little hope. Fred Vincent is very ill with lung fever under Dr Bradford. Rev Balinger closed meetings with few converts. Friday two o clock whistle alarms from Lacon Woolen Mill fire, a major loss to Lacon and Sparland. Joseph Clark reportedly went to Peoria to join Carrie Nation and may be detained. A man’s wife suffers throat and breast pain. blue fingertips and neck result from mistaken use of bluing bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bparland
Timmons
George Holler
Mick
George Bedford
Robi Ingram
Ola
Gillette Ia
Fred Vincent
Bradford
Balinger
Lacon
Sparland
Weare
Joseph Clark
Peoria
Carrie Nation
Kanena
Local Notes From Varna and Peoria Area
Doris hay gone uo to work in Peoria while Joe Otto arrives from Magnolia. Myers Kohler hauled a load of hogs to Peoria as Joe Mudd returns from Misgguraod. A good meeting was held at Mrs Conklin’s home. Ben Iyers delivered two cars of eat We to Chicago. The Butler boys from Washburn finished work on Dey Prank Grill's house. Axel Anderson has fine houses being grained by H A Gill.
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Varna
Eme
Doris Hay
Peoria
Joe Otto
Magnolia
Ene Myers Kohler
Joe Mudd
Jans
Butler Boys
Washburn
Prank Grill
Axel Anderson
H. A. Gill
March Social Notes From Harmon and Rutland Guests
Mrs. Conklin and her Harmon and Rutland guests were hosted by Mr and Mrs A. Conklin. Lee Broaddus shipped three cars of horses cattle and bogs to Chicago with a Wednesday to Saturday trip. The Grange entertainment at the K of P hall drew a large crowd with Master Oliver Wilson, State Grange chief speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conklin
Harmon
Davis
Rutland
Lee Broaddus
Chicago
Grange
P. Hall Sharsdly
Oliver, Wilson
State Grange
Whitefield Corners Social and Birth News
A. Klein and Mr Ryan moved Monday and Oliver Wright plans to move to G Griswold. Mr and Mrs Stephen Grady welcome another girl. Mrs Colehower cares for mother and babe. Willie Fountain arrived last week, met in Tiskilwa by five teams and wagons delivering goods to his mother's home. wife to join soon. Bruce Trountain surprised by about 28 friends on his birthday night. prizes won in carrom and by Merton Swift and Fannie Moffitt. Frank Glenn Stout dies at seven months old. funeral held at the church and burial at Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
A. Klein
Ryan
Oliver Wright
G. Griswold
Stephen Grady
Colehower
Willie Fountain
Tiskilwa
Bruce Trountain
Merton Swift
Fannie Moffitt
Moses
Clarence
Arthur True
Kingdom of Heaven
Henry County News Notes and Personal Items
Local updates report weddings and visits among Henry County residents. John Christman joins P D Klein as key assistant. Chauncey Petes returns home from Lima. F A Barr wins a year's subscription in a merchandise shoot. Lena Cummings to wed next Thursday. Multiple notes on travel, schooling, and a minor hill accident involving Delber Marshall.
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Alfred- Berte
Henry
John Christman
P. D. Klein
Amon
Bureau County
T. &. Hunt
J. C. Cornell
Lttle Mies Ola
Old March
April
T. B
G. Hunt
Princeton
Sheffield
Wyanet
Lena Cummings
F. A. Barr
Sparland
Henry Republican
Frank
George Waughop
Henry Times
Eme Waughop
Muasle
Whii
L. Wangbop
Thomas Monier
A. Kuhn
Clifton
Agnes
Lundy News Notes and Family Updates
The column reports school has closed for a month long vacation. Jamesankeen and wife visited relatives in Wyoming. Mrs Swartz is slowly improving from a serious illness. James Barry and wife are in Chicago to consult a physician. A description of local social events and names appears in fragmented form.
Manhood and Hope for the Weak Man
A motivational message urges men to reclaim vigor and purpose, warning of lost manhood from youthful indiscretions and overwork. It calls for immediate action to support families and restore life’s meaning, noting many men feel hopeless yet can regain strength.
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Slohe
Vance Powell
Guaranteed Free Consultation For Cure Of Chronic Diseases
A bold advertisement promises free consultation and advice with a guaranteed cure. It touts treatment for nervous debility, varicocele, stricture, prostate troubles, blood poison, and “lost manhood,” plus chronic disorders including nervous prostration, unusual discharges, kidney and bladder issues, stomach and bowel problems, and catarrhal bronchial affections. It urges women with sex related diseases to seek the exclusive treatment, claiming avoidance of old surgical methods.
Powell and Hansl Matt Electro Vacuum Treatment Ad
Dr. Vance T. Powell offers free consultation and examination for electro vacuum treatment. X ray equipment touted as largest in the country. Office at Masonic Temple rooms 218 15 16 Peoria Illinois with daily hours and evening windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell & Hansl
Masonic Temple
Adama Street
A. Schradzki
Peoria
Ill
Long illness ends as Hannum passes away at home
At seven in the morning Mr Hannum died peacefully at his home after a long illness. His wife and children cared for him until the end and mournful sympathy pours in from the community. The funeral was held Tuesday at Saratoga church.
North Hopewell Notes Include Weddings and Weather
Miss Nellie Marten is home for the present. Water rises over the botter land and cornfields vanish. Andrew Morse recovers at home. Several neighbors visit family and attend local events. Married at Hennepin George Theil and Annie Halbleib of Clear Creek. Best wishes for the couple.
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North Hopewell
Nellie Marten
Claude Heininger
Nellis
C. H. Rancom’s
Botter
Ca van Marten
K. of P
Presbyterian Church
Charlie Marten
Sandy
Nick Klein
Tillie
Julia
John Hartley
Henry
Savor
Andrew Morse
Lizzie Morse
Jobn Sutherland
Rai Cook
Annie Halbleth
Vontage
Local notices and unsettled farm reports from North Baratoga
North Baratoga reports Fred Barton returning from Pike County after a week away. Wall Yarger and Afri Ang ie Taylor, who had been representing his house, were married by Rev Moses on February 19. Joshua Nicholls continues at the regional meat facility near Brad's subdivision as he recovers from illness. John Nick is mentioned in a distant context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Baratoga
Fred Barton
Pike County
Wall Yarger
Afri
Angie Taylor
Rey Moses
Mes
Joshua Nicholls
Brad
Bony
John Nick
Local Notes From Hennepin and Surrounding Areas
Births visits and travel notes span Hennepin Peoria and Crowley with a daughter born March 4 to Mr and Mrs GH B Zenor. Court attendance and a Muscatine service change reported along with a cut glass exhibition by Adam Deck and court adjournment to April 16 under deputy clerk W Patterson.
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Hennepin
GH. B. Zenor
Jewale-Brumfield
Mra Nationa Peoria
John Swaney
Abel Mills
Clear Creek
Alfred Monroe
Cora Brumfield
South
Crowley
New Orleans
Rev France
Congregational Church
Muscatine
Iowa
Deeeee Migoon
Lacan
Bnow
Ottawa
Hobert
Peru
Taylor and Casson
Adam Deck
Adam
Peterbaugh
W. ©. Patterson
Miss Durley
Old Henwpin citizen Alfred Morre dies at 85
Alfred Morre an old respected Henwpin resident dies at his Court street home after a long illness aged 85 years eight months and seven days His funeral at the Congregational church was led by Rev Hirless of Bureau He was born in New York City November 15 1815 and came to Illinois in 1842 living in Magnolia 66 years His life included steamboating on the Illinois River and a long grocer business He was an abolitionist with strong Tribune views Five children survive with two daughters and one son still living The burial occurred March 4 1901 at Riverside Cemetery We extend sympathy to his family.
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Alfred Morre
Henwpin
Court Street
Funekl
Congregational Church
Hirless
Mr Moroe
New York City
Margaret
J. Condit
Zenas
Chicago ‘Tribune
Riverside
Putnam Local Notices and Social News Snapshot
William Bracken plans a trip to St Louis next week. F C Cook wallpapering the Soper property. John Heminghouse on vacation from H R Loomis. Mrs C M Hobbs and daughter return to Council Bluffs. Miss Oper sick after return to Wyanet. Mrs James Wherry held a quilting day with two exceptions. J J H Williams and wife hosted nieces and friends for an evening with Miss Jane Hobbs. Elmer Downey moved to his new home from Mr Pinnell. Howard Loomis to occupy the Grady house. Mr Grubbs and William Conkey swapped homes last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
William Bracken
St Louis
F. C. Cook
Soper
John Heminghouse
H. R. Loomis
C. M. Hobbs
Council Bluffs
Miss Oper
Wyanet
James Wherry
J . J. H. Williams
Jane Hobbs
Progressive Carrom
Elmer Downey
Pinnell
Howard Loomis
Grady
Grubbs
Willam Conkey
Dr Miles Special Treatment Offered Free To Readers
An advertisement touts Franklin Miles M D offering a free sample of his nerve and stomach treatment. It cites testimonials from prominent figures and says readers may request the full system at 201 to 209 State Street Chicago.
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Chicago
Franklin Miles
M.D
Franklin
State St
Milo Town Items and Local Notices
Aunt Mary Griswold and relatives voyage to Chicago. Squire Sutherland hosts a one day Milo gathering. Sylvester Sutherland returns to Central City Nebraska after years in Milo. Milo Hall hosts The Danger Signal with cast members and musical interludes, admission 25 cents. Proceeds aid Milo school library.
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Milo
Mary Griswold
J. Orwig
Chicago
Lon Dally
Patra
Ed Sutherland
Joseph Sutherland
C. Pettegrew
Colorado
D. Pettegrew
Squire Sutherland
Lyman Loomis
Emma
Hayne Sugar Grove
G. W. Benn
Georgie
Kewanee
Sylvester Sutherlanh
Central City
Neb
Paralyis
Abraska
Milo Tow Hall
Stella
Fannie Pettegrew
Henry Enfield
J. E. Bonner
Chester Norman
A.D Law
Chas Norman
Wm Bentley
Valerian
Ira M. Dolland
Foresight
Alma Bentley
Mies Aingle
Marie Pettegrew
Peter Bullock
Wi Hopkins
Persimmons
Jessie Hufnagle
Pat Maloney
Loyd Hay Norah
Mamie Hufnagle
Couny
lUc
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