Our Sister Towns LACON Local Notes and Marriages
Mrs Maud Treakle of Champaign visited. new primary teacher Miss Rena Duchesne replaces Miss Buort. Mable Green returns from Normal for a week’s vacation. Edna Albertson visits her sister Mrs Bertha Owens then goes to Henry. Hattie Clark of Chillicothe visits Mrs Marsh and sister Minnie. The Peoria whistle resumes daily summer trips. Rex will begin next week. Two old parties caucused. township offices to be filled. Public school teachers attend Institute at Peoria. reports say it was beneficial. Daniel McGill’s horse kicked him during Mrs Kelly’s funeral. he recovers. Fred Barnes of Washburn and Lulu Short marry at Mrs Ann Short’s home. ceremony by Rev Moots. couple to reside near Washburn. Barnes bought a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
Minnie
Publica School
Frost
Gale
Branddus
Titus
Carroll
Riley
Teachers’ Institute
Peoria
Kelly
Daniel McGill
McGill
Yesume-Worl
Fred Barnes
Washburn
Lulu Short
Ann Short
Moots
Washburo
Sparland Notes From Town and Surroundings
Sparland reports a steel roof project for Fred Siebold’s house and a dry spell with wells giving out. Residents include A J Athay and wife returning from Town, Newton Bay visiting, and a Nebraska-born Berwick relative staying. Baptists start meetings with Elder Balinger as evangelist amid illness in town and a bird of spring millinery plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Fred Siebold
A. J. Athay
Newton Bay
Luthor
William Berwick
Nebraska
Peoria
Balinger
Wisconsin
Robbie Pringle
Scott
Chicago
Reynolds
Yankoo Street
Notable Local Mentions Reported In Briefs
Grandpa Jacobs is not so well at this writing. Mrs Harry Bonham is quite indisposed at this writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandpa Jacobs
Harry Bonham
Local notes recount births illness travel and social events
Miss Hofer acts sorry Alex Weis suffers pneumonia and friends hope for recovery. Mr and Mrs Hubbard host a Friday dance. Mrs Fisher returns to Chillicothe. Mr and Mrs Heinrich hosted O Hofer party. Monahan on three week school vacation. Charlie Hofer welcomes a son born the 12th. Daly and Betts ship cattle hogs to Chicago. Ed urged to join parties for fun. Mrs Wanghop improving sit up meals. Henry Seelye visits Jacobs with new horse and buggy. Monahan closes Burson district term March 12. spring term starts April 1. Milton Heller home hosts a youth party with music and games then a supper. Whitefield Corners notes greet readers. local shop plans. Putnam troupe to perform. quarterly meeting and W W society updates.
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Charlie Hofer
Borns
Charlie
Mr Daly
D. W. Betts
Chicago
Daly
Mr Betts
Mra R. Wanghop
Henry Seelye
Geo Jacobs
Henry
Monahan
Burson
Marence Holler
Libbie Flint
George Holler
Harry Holler
Walter Holler
Grace Nightwonger
Cora Klein
Dannie Klein
Minnie-Klein
Charlie Hunt
Milton Holler
Charles McLuskey
Florence
Saratoga County Republicans Nominate Local Officals
Next Sunday sabbath school officers for the ensuing year were elected in Saratoga. Andy Kelley Tommie Salisbury Ethel Tanquary Anie True and Daisy Wier will attend Abington school. A republican caucus on Monday nominated Supervisor William Martin assessor George Lombard collector Joe Branthoffer clerk Ransom Conover road commissioner Robert Moateo and school trustees Royal Olmsted and George Lombard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Andy Kelley
Tommie Salisbury
Ethel Tanquary
Anie True
Daisy Wier
Abington
Henry
Annie McAfee
Chicago
Repubican
Wm Martin
George Lombard
Joe Branthoffer
Ransom Conover
Robert Mo. A.teo
Royal Olmsted
Dress Goods at Astonishing Low Prices across Wool and Silk
Readily available offers feature 40 inch wool plaids 25c 46 inch crepon novelties for skirts and suits 80c 46 inch serges black and colored 80c black Henrietta cloths 125 serge varieties 50c 46 inch 1 00 black Henrietta cloths immense Ducks taffeta plisse ginghams and a broad range of silks including Surah Damask and Jap at remarkably low prices.
Ladies Shoes Offer High Style at Low Prices
Reynold's Bros Shoes from last year sold for 3 to 4 now offered at 1.00. The Geo. W. Ludlow Co promotes fine ladies shoes claimed as stylish best fitting and best wearing with prices from 2.00 to 3.50. The ad promises solid wear and a wide range of styles and lasts from A to EE with patent tip options.
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Reynold’s Bros
Mew's Shoes At Keen Prices In Calf Shoes
Advertises men's calf shoes lace or congress at 6 26 with prices around 1 00 to 2 00. Extra fine calf shoes for boys priced 14. Claims best plow shoe at 1 00 and asserts superior value versus other stores. Also promotes $250 and $300 men’s calf shoes as unmatched for money.
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Congress
Clothing sale ad with odd pricing
A fragmentary ad shows clothing items priced at 60, 6, and 1 dollar each with unknown context. The text includes stray numbers 659e 59c, lacking full details on items, brands, or store.
Putnam Duck Shooting and Local News Recap
Putnam notes duck shooting continues with local sportsmen and visitors like M J McCormick from Chicago. Whitefield Dramatic Club presents Zouva the Pauper at Grange Hall March 22. Soper and Smith return from Texas land purchase talk. Williams- Thompson trial ends with two-year sentence at Hennepin. Christian church services praised. Matt's Cash Grocery ads and local births, illnesses, and school closings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greg
Stipp
J W. Patterson
Princeton
Tiskilwa
Putnam Dramatic
Bureau County
Genera
Lone Tree
Williams-Thompson
Hennepin
Williams
Cook
Mr Stark
Peopl
Matt's Cash
California
L. M
Bensons
Pillsbury’s
M. Drake
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Childrens
Central
Ilinois
Serge Bors
Clarke “Co
Adams Peoria, Il
Henry Republican
Whitefield Corners
J. Clawson
Artie Swift
Enoch Hunter
Homer Swift
Elsie Clunnon
Ray Garretson
Allie
Will Wright
Hoopeston
Putnam Dramatic Troupe
Grange Hall
Whitefield Center
M. BE
Rov C. OcCulloch
W. W. Society
O.wosdick
C. Swift
C. Fosdick
G. Snell
L. Runnells
L. Runnells; Ex. Com., Mra Orrin Johnson, Mrs Lucy Clark, Mrs I. Aten
Addie Brokaw
J.h.jones & Son
Geo. W. Ludlow Co
Mew’s.shoes
Aed
J. H. Jones & Son
Henry, Illinois
Hhe Market
Bey
Onor
Power’s Fair Store
Edward
Henry, Ill
Quaker Lane
Willis B. Mills
Merithew
L. O. Hinckle
Ludie Smith
Uynolig
Belle Wierman
Ottawa
Black
Clear Creek
Festine
Payne’s Point
Smith
Albert Mills
Emporia
Milton Mills
Hulda R. Smith
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