Our Sister Towns Lacon News Notes
Notes from Lacon recount visits and travels of residents including Mrs M Crossman in Wenons co Rose Riley to South Bend and Maria Gage losing a pocketbook. Family guests Lula Charles and Miss Clark, Henry Gorman seeking medical treatment in Chicago, teachers attending Wishburn Institute, J B Noel and others visiting Springfield, and plans by L O McMartrie and Alva Drake for Colorado Springs estate work.
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Wishburn Writley
James Barron
Barnes House
Ohi- Oro
Maria Gage
Anna’ Chapman
Fred Thomas
Fairbury
McMartrie
Alva .Drake
Colorado
R. B. Thomas
Wright
Fort
Springfield
George Burt
Henry
Bro. Burt
Illinois Press Association
T. M ‘Shaw
Congregational
Miss Willard
Lucy_Foster
Mary_I.Barnes
Taylor
Kind 7
Bol Parks
Wyoming
David
Sol
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Obituary notices and local family visit reports from Sparland
The Sparland column records numerous family visitations and deaths, noting Ed Roor of Boone Iowa attending his mother’s funeral, Roscoe Bonham of St Paul visiting his mother before she died, Mrs J Root’s death in La Prairie and burial at Black Ridge, and H D Bonham’s death with large turnout. It also mentions Mrs George McLaughlin’s gradual improvement and local residents visiting relatives, along with brief mentions of church choir hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bparland
Mable Gehra
Ed Roor
Boone
Iowa
Hd Crehore
Quincy
J. W. “Afoolanahan
Newton I. Swift
Chicago
H. J. Bonham
James Root
la Prairie
Blace Ridge
Anna Nighawonger
H. D. Bonham
Henry
R. Reynolds
Sparland
Varna Report of Local Happenings and Visitors
Varna notes list numerous town entries including Otto of Magnolia on business, the Grange program starting the year, Mrs EB Brown visiting Forrest relatives, Ol Hawes returning from the city, McCoy and Smith building the antilinery, Roy Petersen and Obas R Swanson going to Sycamore, Hall’s son turning 18 and weighing five pounds, Tillian McMorris visiting from Springfield Ohio, and several residents ill or active in town on various errands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Hawes
Chea Fogle
Fogle
Community Socials and Notices Amid Holiday Break
A fragment discusses school holidays and a lack of classes Friday and Saturday in Washburn. Mrs McCoy lost her voice but appears well otherwise, as family travels from Chicago. A misty masquerade, club gatherings, and a magniscope firm visit delighted the town, with 75 guests at a party for Mrs Della Myers and Mr John Shields. The No-to-bac anti smoking ad and event notes conclude the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehell
Washburo
Wmn McCoy
Hugh. McCoy
Cours
Chicago
Arca
Magniscope
Migs Della Myers
John Shields
Local Notes From Bugar Grove Town Meeting And Personal News
A week in Peoria for Mrs Chas Barnard ends with a Monday return. John Metcalf of Minoak visits Ball relatives in Whitefield. Mrs Elwood Smith moves to Deacon Dunlap’s house as housekeeper. Prof Garratson finishes Sugar Grove teaching. Hattie Spencer to teach spring term. Crow Meadow Grange to initiate three March 19. Gao Smith moves to Mila farm. Ed with John Harlin this summer. Rob's absence haunts Burn’s dog. mystery of its sadness and potential death remains unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bugar Grove
Peoria
Chas Barnard
John Metcalf
Minoak
Whitefield
Elwood Smith
Deacon Dunlap
Garratson
Sugar Grove
Hattie Spencer
L. M. Bell
Western Avenue
Crow Meadow
John Harlin
Henry Merdian
Mary Merdian
Eed
Chas Aukland
Rob
Mr Merritt
Blackburn
Bell
Whitefield Center society notices and local moves
Ed Smith plans to work for John Harlin next season. Ed R Hannum of Lacon visited Whitefield. J R Jackson moved to Dunlap, Bam Smith to occupy his vacated house. Strawn of Lacon visiting Cedar and Saratoga. Mrs Luke of Magnolia ill. George Smith family moved to Tiskilwa. Easter plans at Whitefield Center church. Ladies’ society met at Mrs E Ackland's for a pop corn social. Revivals near Corners ended. Stretchs to rest before new assignments. A Liver tonic ad promotes Herbines as cure for liver ills with free trials at Dr Powell’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Center
Ed Smith
John Harlin
Ed R
Hannum
Lacon
Whitefield
J. R. Jackson
Dunlap
Bam
Smith
Jackson
Dalla L, Strawn
Cede
Saratoga
Chas Hannam
Luke
Magnolia
George Smith
Tiskilwa
Whitefield’ Center
Iundies-Old-Society
E. Ackland
W. Brawn
Red Town
Washburn
Stretch
Snowstorm Impacts South Whitefield on March First
A brief Arctic storm hit South Whitefield on Tuesday March 1 causing travel disruptions and minor delays. Residents reported heavy snowfall and reduced visibility as crews worked to clear roads and ensure safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Local updates on residents and events in Peru and surrounding areas
Manfred Wilson will work for O. G. Hunt this season, and Charlie Updegraff has begun work for Leslie Waughop. Mary Swartz hosts a visitor from Peru. School starts in the Kiefer district with Miss Frank as teacher. The Bonham school entertainment was well received. Mrs. H. D. Bonham died after a short illness, and funeral services were held in Henry cemetery. A community gathering at the Marshalls’ home and various neighborly movements are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manfred Wilson
O. G. Hunt
Sesson
Charlie Updegraff
Leslie Waughop
Kiefer
Frank
Christenson
John Bywiger
D. W.betta
Shriner
Miss Bowers
Alfred Botts
Frank Wunder
Alfred Betts
Zoe Young
Henry
Wm Thompson
Sparland
Harry
Bonham School
Hartle—Swiger
Mantonio
Betts
A. Marshall
Angel
H. D. Bonham
Henry Cemetery
Community notes from Saratoga visit and services
Fanny Dopple works for Mia anele while Gertie Kneelan visits from Peoria County to her cousins and sews. Attendees at Whitefield Corner heard Mrs Etretcoh preach with George Webber occupying the pulpit for Sabbath services, delivering a good discourse both afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Fanny Dopple
Mia’ Anele
Gertie Kneelan
Peoria County
Whitefield—Corners
Etretcoh
George Webber
New Great South American Kidney Cure Delivers Fast Relief
Promises relief from kidney and bladder disorders in six hours with prompt action on pain and urinary retention. Claims suitability for male or female and immediate water retention relief. Sold by JE&EFA Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Je&efa Powell
Local notes from Magnolia and surrounding towns
Mary Zenor acted as caller in Magnolia for a couple days. Residents attend church court and school as several plan to return. Fred Hannum of Peoria visited on business while Jessie Emans closed winter term and returned home. Clyde Meredith and wife visited Ira Coe and wife. Mattie Evans visited Mary Baker. Georgia Rolley visited Henry. Nellie Phillips stayed with Mrs Will Mathis while Will courted in Hennepin. Mrs T E Smith of Clear Creek visited. R W Spencer was at Hennepin for a few days, leaving store duties to James Phillips. Cliff Hawes of Chicago spent days in town. O Balderson walked from Varna to Peoria in deep snow. The Matterns left Lestant March 1 with household goods for a new town home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Zenor
Cinez
Fred Hannum
Peoria
Jessie Emans
Clyde Meredith
la Rose
Ira Coe
Mattie’ Evans
Mary Baker
Magnolia
Cliff Hawes
Chicago
Joseph
O. Balderson
Varna
Tie Mattern
Lestant
Grain-O coffee ad fragment promotes sleep friendly drink
An incomplete advertisement praises Grain-O as a non stimulating coffee substitute. It claims Grain-O helps nervous people and children sleep, tastes like coffee, and is made from pure grains. The snippet urges readers to obtain the product from grocers.
West Putnam Social Roundup Recounts Visits and Entertainment
Thomas Galvin made a business trip to Chicago last week. Mayme V Parker enjoyed an outing at J J Buard's in Putnam Sunday. James Wherry and wife visited Henry Downey's Thursday. Motlie Galvin and Myrtle McClary called at Mr Parker's Monday. George Finley has bricks and lumber on the ground and will soon erect a blacksmith shop. Mrs Bracken and Effie were in Putnam Monday visiting W H Williams. Sam Effie Roy and Margaret Bracken Mayme Anna and Lealie Parker were entertained at John Galvin's Wednesday evening with music and a fruit cake supper. Miss McClary boarded at Mr Galvin's and returns home to Granville next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Galvin
Chicago
Mayme
Parker
J.J. Buard
Putnam
James Wherry
Henry Downey
Motlie Galvin
Myrtle McClary
Pbey
Sam
Effie
Roy
Margaret Bracken
Anna
Lealie Parker
John Galvin
Thomas
Moliie
Snowy thaw and spring hope lift northwest Putnam region
Local notes report Chas Peterson moving on Reed farm and Chris Christenson hauling hogs to Tiskilwa. Residents discuss court at Hennepin, Aid Society meeting, and health of Swan Anderson. March 13 service led by Mr Hall of Rock Island. readers urged to purify blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla as spring cleansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SVEA
Putnam
Chas Peterson
Reed Farm
Chris Christenson
Tiskilwa
Alf Carlson
Court House
Hennepin
Aid Society
O. Norlin
Swan Anderson
Frank Nordstrom
Chas Peter
Ben
Princeton
Hall
Rock Island
Tillie Carlson
Hilda “Norlin
Amer Christenson
bn-Anderson
Hood
War talk and small town notices from Henry area
The column mixes wartime discourse with brief local items. Jotoms and residents discuss Spain, Dr Edsminger visiting Florida, and neighbors seen shelling, sawing, and preparing lumber. Ailing Otto Hansen received care at Mr. Bosley’s under Dr Taylor, who recovered to attend patients, while a butter column questions agitation methods.
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Spain
Lyle Jenkins
Edsminger
Chicago
Peter Morine
Sam Sutcliffe
Treston Garside
Harry Allen
Hartsook Brothers
Adam Deininger
John Clemens
Henry
Adam
Otto Hansen
Cottage Hill
Mr. Bosley
Taylor
Magnolia
Henry Republican
Local notes on farms and visits amid seasonal moves
Frank Fonk was ill but improved. King and Ham paid out for Jonas Maust Monday. Martin King and daughter Mrs Grant Trone visited Iowa to see Silas and family. Dads and farmers gathered for another season as Bert Perdew and others work at local farms. Henry King rents Hiram Crossland’s farm. John Dorff relocates to Geo W Willabrand’s near Clear Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank, Fonk
King
Ham
Jonas Maust
Martin King
Grant Trone
Iowa
Silas
Bert Perdew
A. M. Stoner
John Perdew
Henry—King
Frank Balenseifen
Rob Shields
Henry King
Hiram Crossland
Sandy
John Dorff
Geo W Willabrand
Clear Creek
Ed Chance
Stow this we offer one hundred dollars reward
An advertisement blend offers a one hundred dollar reward for a catarrh cure that fails, praising Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo, with testimonials from several Toledo wholesalers and druggists. Also includes Ely's Dream Balm endorsements and various local notices about dances travels and a medicine ad from Dr Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F.J. Cheney
West & Truix
O, Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Heil
Ball
Hly
Elty Bros
Warren
N. Y
Ely
B. W.sperry
Hartford Conn
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Dr Powell's
Gannah Jones
Henry, Ill
Mary Swartz
Peru
Paul Nighswonger
Marshall
Jess’e Coulton
Camp Grove
Arie True
Sharon Sod
Saya
Sam Thomas
Titus
Bonham
Mr Palatine
Mr Mattern
Amma
West Putnam
Pool School
George Morse
John, Morse
Henry Morse
Will Ransom
Essie Kenner
Samuel Potter
Raymi
Henry Dutro
Anne
Quaker-Lane
Lizzie-Hoyte
Abel Mills
Bumgarner
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