Our Sister Towns and Local Happenings in Streator
Lucen Lou Gaston and Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson visited Streator this past week. A Catholic wedding occurred with Katie Petrie and Mr McKee as contracting parties. Protracted meetings began at the M E church with Rev T W Vatey assisting. Mrs L L Goudy returned from Braidwood. her daughter Mrs Walker is very ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Fifth Street
Sparland
Johnnie Thompson
Chicago
Byrant & Btratton
Oliford Chapman
Altho
Qol
Robert Winson
Frida
Wm B. Thomas
Familly
Morgan
Washington
D. C
J. P. Barratt
Local society and illness notices from surrounding towns
SParlunmae notes Wesley Watkins sick with lung fever Moses Parsons moved north of town Clarence Jarman and wife attended a Stark county wedding George Tarbill in poor health Joseph Atherton pit boss went to Peoria Monday Wm Hoskins from Livingston county attended the wedding Wm Riddell and wife visited La Prairie last Sunday M E church meetings closed until Thursday Mrs J B Phillips of La Prairie to her daughter Mra J E Saggers Mrs Lewis Shultz Mra A J Bangh ary Rogers and others sick attending funeral of Mrs Campbell Several minor family items and travel notes late week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Phillips
la Prairie
J. E. Saggers
Lewis Shultz
Mra
A. J. Banghima
Ary Rogers
Wrecking train cleared. trains on time again
Wrecking crews finished clearing the wreck last week and trains are running on schedule. East Saint Louis visitor W C Howitt visited relatives in La Salle and Henry, and Tim Van Antwerp's family. Elder Todd preached, Baptists hold prayer meeting at Presbyterian church each Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Howitt
East St Louis
la Salle
Henry
Tim van Antwerp
Todd
Baptists
Presbyterian Church
R. M. Frisby
Baughman & Tarbill
Dan Ward
Dr Tesmer
O’ Leary
G. T. Phonoran
I Girls
Ulyges Barton
Tod
Thomas Hoskins
Henry Hoskins
Clara Wetzel
H. Wetzel
Rey Windaor
Clayton Lodge
Sparland
Jat
G. W. Zimmerman
J. E. Saggers
F. A. Barr
F.siebold
Mra H. Campbell
Rey Windsor
M. E
Mia Campbell
Windsor
Wetzel
Whitefield People and Events Highlight Local Notes
Wm Rowe sale drew large attendance with stock selling well. Cousins Thomas and William Weir traveled to Iowa for a funeral. Moody returned from Iowa after visiting a sick sister. Della Spencer begins nine month teaching term at La Prairie. A playful exchange recalls a newspaper challenge and gun talk. Myrtle Bell wed Charles Aukland at Mr and Mrs Peter Bell’s home with a Whitefield Band performance to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Wm Rowe
Thomas
William Weir
Iowa
Thomas Weir
Harland Hill
Moody
Alster
Della Spencer
la Prairie
Theo Republican
Yourerotiam
Peter Bell
Myrtle
Charles Aukland
Peter Warner
Charley
Misa
A. Bell
J. R Bouton
Alice Bell
Miss McTaie
Streator
Rey Warner
Whitefield Band
Glyven Enica
Wedding Guests List Across Cities and States
The bride wore tan silk and guests gathered from multiple towns including Streator Dwight Downey City Battle Creek Marseilles Clarksgou and Fairbury. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Blackburn Mr and Mrs Gregory Mr and Mrs Ball Mra Duffield and many more with several regrets noted from Nebr York and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Blackburn
G. Wable
H.J. Gregory
Rob Bell
Alfonso Seelye
J. Jackson
R. McCulley
Chillicothe
Ball
C.E. Burt
Mra Aukland
Mra Duffield
Barrett
Jennie McTague
Streator
John Gregory
W. L. Ball
Mabel Newman
Mias
A. Bell
Dwight
R. Bouton
Misa Louis Busine
J. H. Bell
York
Neb
John Newman
Mildred Bonham
Co Sad
Mattie Bonham
Sutite
J. W. Brown
Sop
Downey City
Cal
D.M. Dunlap
John Clawson
L. ©. Clawson
Battle Creek
Mich
Jas Aukland Basilion
2Row
Aukland
Tada
Tringer
Fairbury
Mbutterfield
Marseilles
Ohio
Bell
Clarkgou
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as spring blood purifier
The notice promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and spring medicine. It claims the remedy expels impurities from the blood, improves appetite and digestion, tones the liver, and energizes all body functions, citing thousands of testimonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marek
Hood
Temperance program, weddings, and local happenings at Whitefield
Frank Warner and Migs Annie Alten were secured for a local temperance program at the Center. The Aukland Hell wedding occurred at the bride’s parents home. A sale at Frank Cay wood brought good prices including an 887 coming yearling colt. Community notes mention measles, plum crops, and a dance inoculation outbreak, with several social events and a pending transfer of a local merchandise business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
iToo
Ihat
Jesus
Frank Warner
Migs Annie Alten
Peter Lewis Haa
New Jersey
Wealey Runnells
Chas Aukland
Myrtle Hell
Frank Cay
Corners Academy
Loomis
Washington, D. C
Ben
Ilenstanon
Bradford Gentlemen Club Seeks Action and Innovation
A Bradford note praises initiative and businesslike effort to overcome stagnation. It hints at engaging the “gentlemanly” club to energize activities while referencing Ayers Cherry Pectoral as a trusted remedy, noting testimonials to its effects on coughing and chest relief.
Hopewell Spring Moves and Local News Breathing Quietly
Hopewell reports many mumps cases as residents move farms this spring. John Ritter shifts to Hancock farm while Billie Smith returns to farming life. Lucy Baker married Rollen Swindler last week, and Jesse Weisemann returns from the east looking well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
John Ritter
Hancock
Dennis Bros
Ghas Casney
Rob Dennis
Pollie Broaddus
Irving Broaddus
Henry Crooks
Streator
Westbrook
Crooks
Kansas
Cass Ramsey
Mr Broaddus
John Clayton
Billie Smith
Jesse Weisemann
Lucy Baker
Sawyer School
Rollen L. Swindler
Wm Dennis
Catlett
Frank Kamp
Local notices记录 and community updates
Quaker Lane community reports several social and civic items. Morria Wilson delivers clover seed for Duke Bros. Mrs Eliza Price visits Mattie Wilson in Lincoln. Mason Wilson sells three horses to a buyer named Smith. Center cod ribbon club elects officers. school vacations announced. district Grange delegates named. a boy named Jesse is praised for consistent school attendance. Mrs Armstrong robbed en route to Ohio but thief caught and guarded for court next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Carver Tomlinson
Morria Wilson
Duke Bros
Henry
Eliza Price
Lincoln
Mattie Wilson Mason Wilson
Smith
Isaac Merritt
Elope Township
Ford County
Center Cod
Clear Creek
John Wilson
J. K. Smith
John Swaney
Walter Griffith
Anna Wilson
Oscar Bumgarner
Oliver Wilson
Eary
Jesse
Olver Wilson
Abhool
Armstrong
Mra Hottie Mills
Ohio
Bloomington
Digestive health touted as happiness in Dr Pierce pills
An advertisement extols happiness arising from health and claims Dr Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets cure digestive disorders. It asserts the pills are purely vegetable, harmless, and a sure remedy for ailments caused by imperfect digestion or a sluggish liver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Wedding Report and Town Happenings in Putnam
Charley Grubbs of Chicago visited Putnam last week while local baseball news noted limited play but plans for a stronger effort this week. Mat Drake and May Giltner wed last Wednesday evening at 8. Charley Freeburg, recently married in Chicago, returned with his bride and they will reside at Freeburg’s former home. A large church crowd heard Rev Scott preach before a funeral west of Henry caused a disruption. Citizens plant sidewalks, led by O. P. Carroll E. Henking and Elder Parker. Putnam’s business is booming as White Grubbs and Condit advertise potatoes for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
M. EB
May Lambert
Nevile
Mia Brokaw
W. Ws
North
Crook Bottom
Reynard
Monslea
Rhilehart
Steve
Mollie
Minnie
Will Wright
Eic
Worthington and
Geoanou
Buda
George
Whitefield
Charley
Shooting Club Hay
Cradford Clu
Putnam
Charley Grubbs
Chicago
Mat Drake
May Giltner
Charley Freeburg
Grubbs & Condit
Seed potatoes rush calls for early orders in Tacoma
Advertisement notes very reasonable seed potato price and urges callers to act fast before stock runs out. Mentions W J Veach Johni Nelson William Golden as players starting for Tacoma on a Northern Pacific route this week, and promotes Henry Republican subscriptions via St Vendi. Includes Dairy talk, Sunday school lesson, and a cough remedy endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W J Veach
Johni Nelson
William Golden
Tacoma
Washington Territory
Northern Pacific
R. R
Henry Republican
St. Vendi
Republican
Wm Bracken
Christ
Jesus
iJesus
Local notes salute neighbors and a long farewell
Oxbow notes residents near Peru and Hennepin with updates on courtships and relocation. A 86 year old Grandma Cowen is buried at Magnolia cemetery. Georgie Wilson dies of consumption. Mentions W Grosscup near Clear Creek, Eddingtone leaves for Chicago, and community sadness over loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michener
Peru
C Hillubrand
Y.A Glenn
Hennepin
C. A. Norris
Buckingham
Hennepto
W Frong
Baird
Alt Palace
Douglas
Grandma Cowen
Weoona
Magnolia
W. ©. Grosscup
David Boyle
Clear Creek
Werona
Ogle
Henry Eddingfield
Eddingteld
Henry
Chicago
Georgie Wilson
Calarge Bil
New Principle On Tissue Action in Liver and Bowels
A physician reports a discovery that tissue acts through nerves in the liver stomach and bowels. Samples are offered free at Dr Powells to try the remedy for piles and related conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Smites
Deaths and church service mark Magnolia area obituaries
W Magnotia reports three deaths with burial of Wenona resident Mrs Cowen beside her husband in Magnolia. Deteriorating roads hindered many from following the coffin. Relatives from Wichita and Te did not reach in time. Service held at Magnolia church with Rev Crayton Springer delivering the discourse. Pallbearers named. Separate notices mourn Mrs Helen Wilson Lostant and Miss Georgia Wilson both described as consumptive. A severe long battle with illness noted and God’s Sarsaparilla advertised as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnotia
Magnolia
Crayton Springer
Elzy Downey
James Raman
Thomas Haws
Wm Haws
Ellis Endingfield
A. B. Gurnea
Helen Wilson Lostant
Perry Wilson
Lostunt
Georgia Wilson
Haseen
Delicate Surgical Operation At St Francis Hospital
Mrs C Buswell of Neponset Henry county was operated on by Dr D P Rosa for breast cancer on the left side. Two thirds of the breast were removed. She rallied and hopes to go home Saturday. John Conover Bradford returns from Valparaiso Indiana to Bradford for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Buswell
Neponset
Henry County
D PD Rosa
St Francis Hospital
Peoria Transcript
Kemp's Balm for the Throat and Lungs Ad Draws Interest
The ad offers a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balm for the throat and lungs through druggists, claiming relief and cure for chronic coughs bronchitis and consumption. It promotes large bottles at 60 cents and one dollar. A separate line humorously notes that money matters should be settled with an allowance from the husband to balance affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
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