Community Notes From Lacon And Nearby Towns
Our Sister Towns record social visits and local happenings in Lacon and surrounding areas. Mentions include Homer Barney Sundaying in Lacon Ed Seaman confined to house with grip Kyser the piano man visiting town Sparland Templars gathering Mrs Oda Scott and infant visiting Princeton and Theo Trapp family Chicago visitors and local jade mentions Gert Green progressing amid pain and Norman McLaughlin family hospitality Courtland Lane visiting from Chicago Summer plans Schuyler Newell Minnesot a trip Lucy Gaston returning from the north Paddy Rudden in St Marys hospital Peoria. J T Day injury at press boot and shoe social success fund-raising $23 I O G T drama next week and Mrs James A Jonson visits Des Moines tour plans and revival note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Homer Barney
Ed Seaman
Theo Bickerman
Henry
Kyser
Sparland
Oda Scott
Princeton
Theo Trapp
Spencer “Ellsworth
Chicago
Dave Atchison
Wm Atchison
Gert Green
Norman McLaughlin
la Prairie
E. K. Turnpilt
Courtland Lane
Maggie Porch
Peoria
Mie Wilt
Homer
Geo Warner
Rutland
W. W. Carr
Vermont
Schuyler Newell
Minnesota
Lucy Gaston
Bhe
Pete Piava
Ihras
Central Illinois Teachers’ Association
Paddy Rudden
Mary’s Hospital
J.T. Day
Frank Davis
Homeopathic Medical College
Des Moines
Ant
Rheumatism Cured in a Day by New Remedy
A claim states a nostrum named Sfystic Cure swiftly cures rheumatism and neuralgia radicular pain in 1 to 8 days. It supposedly acts on the system removing the cause and the disease vanishes. First dose advertised at 75 cents. Sold by J. B. Powell and A. Powell druggists in Henryville.
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J. B
A. Powell
Henrylill
Local Notes on Visits Moves and Temperance Meeting
BPARLAND M A Diehl son of Comrade Alf Dash 7 at Kansas visiting relatives. Mrs J M Porrell shipped household goods to Marseilles. Win Berwick’s house nears completion on Ferry street. Col McClanahan to move into Frisbey’s vacated house. Patrick Dwyer family moving to Spring Valley for work on the section. Geo Kear bought ground near Geo Ray’s lot to build a house. W O T U convention planned with temperance meetings Friday through next Monday with Dann the temperance worker lecturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bparland
M.A. Diehl
Alf Dash
Kansas
J.M. Porrell
Marseilles
Geo’ Kear
Geo Ray
Ingpres
George
Dann
Temperance Worker
Varna Notes Report Social Visits Services and Occurrences
Gertie Michel of Wenona visited Mrs Charles Whitney and Mrs Spencer of Wenona, while Jay Whitney hosted a duck hunt last Saturday. Miss Barrags of Tonica sought music pupils, Rev Watson leads meetings at the M E church, and Easter plans advance as Union Sunday School grows. Charley Mecham sought a dentist in Streator. a church social occurred at Mrs Mayes. the Good Templars install a cabinet organ. I O G T plans a temperance lecture. Enthusiasm for lectures grows after Magnolia visit. parents urged better amusement options for boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evra
Gertie Michel
Wenona
Charles Whitney
Spencer
Wm Koeller
Jay. Whitney
Barrags
Tonica
Rev Watson
M. EB
Union Sunday School
Mra Stewart
Charley
Varna
Charley Mecham
Streator
Mayes
Myers Kohler
Good Templars
Magnolia
McIntyre
Deafness Cured by Constitutional Remedies Proposed
A medical ad claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It promises a $100 reward for any case of deafness due to catarrh it cannot cure with Hall's Catarrh Cure, urging readers to send for free circulars from J Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio, and noting the product sells for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
O. R
Local Notes From Bugar Grove and Surrounding Areas
Thomas Landers hauls logs to sawtails while wood sawyers work nearby. Mr and Mrs Motcalf return to Normal on Thursday. Lucy Burt teaches a three month school in Stickel district this spring. Miss Hogue of Wenona will develop children’s brains at Sugar Grove this spring. Misses Stelly plan spring schools then move to William Thompson’s Stockton place. Thompson moves to Stockton, Dave retires to Peoria. Tremalo hires McKay for summer. Thomas Monier sold 60 shoats to Car roll and Stickel for 818 lbs at 4.65 per hundred. Buck Miller moves to Lyman Hunt’s place to help this summer. Joe Moody moves into Mutton’s house to tend the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bugar Grove
Thomas Landers
Motcalf
Wood Sawyers
Lucy Burt
Stickel
Stockton Place
Dave
Peoria
R. M. Tremalo
McKay
Thomas Monier
Carroll & Stickel
Putnam
Buck Miller
Lyman Hunt
Bucklén's Arnica Salve Advertised for Wide Skin Ailments
The arnica salve promises cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Sold by Dr Powell's drug store at 25 cents per box.
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Bucklén
Whitefield Corners School Opens and Local News Notes
Whitefield Corners P School opens next Monday with William Wright to teach Red Town school. Mrs Willis recovering, Jennie Thompson visiting, Gideville returning from Missouri to begin school next week. Willing Worker society hosts entertainment and a doged program, plus a new rag carpet for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Willis
William Wright
Red Town
Spoon River
Jennie Thompson
Peoria
Gideville
Missouri
Nellie Clark
Princeton
Grandpa Snell
Colorado
Lacon
Whitefield Township
Mary Mofilt
Thomas
Wesley Runnells
Mary Runnells
Whitefield
New Suit and Shoe Sale At Bedford Store
Local retailer touts new suits cutaways and sacks with hats at 7.50, plus 2.50 calf shoes, offering bold discounts. Highlights Reynolds Bros Ladies Shoes and new fabrics, carpets, and mail orders, claiming record low prices and popular value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Bros
Crow Meadow News Roundup of Local Notes
Elmer Quinn was in Stark county on business. George Williams teams for Mrs Harovy this week. Grange sociable at Jesse Harrison's was well attended. Miss Hickey of Bradford visits Mia McManus. Wilson boys had a minor runaway after singing school. Rob Doddins buys a new threshing machine with self feeder. Amos Warghop near Decatur in weak health. Wilmot hurried to be with him. St Patrick's Pills praised by J. Reynolds of Mayfield and sold by J. W. Niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Meadow
Elmer Quinn
Stark County
George Williams
Harovy
Andrew Clawson
Holcomb
Dr Hendrick
Jesse Harrison
Miss Hickey
Bradford
Mia McManus
Kaptain
Abington
Arthur
Rose Wilmot
Miss Seeley
Wilson
Will Scott
Neponset
Elmira
Robt
Rob Doddins
Robert Doran
Mr. X
Wilmot
Amos Warghop
Decatur
J. Reynolds
Mayfield
Qzhey
J. W. Niece
Aunt Mary Thompson buys a piano in Steuben
Aunt Mary Thompson purchases a piano from A. J. Athay. Leona Thompson heads home to Kansas. Willard Odell's Monday runaway caused unknown damage. Mary Axline left Friday for her usual destination. Walter Ewitt badly scalded an arm last week. Enos Odell birthday surprise interrupted by rain. Williams' team ran loose and toppled a cart near Bethel church. Al and Mrs Hoskins surprised by 28 visitors. Cage Sherman of Alexander Texas touts a rheumatism cure story for Chamberlain's Pain Balm sold by J. W. Nelce at 59 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hbj
Williams
Bethel Church
Wm Hoskins
Mess
Cage & Sherman
Alexander
Texas
Wm Pruitt
Prairie Center Notes On Local Residents
Mrs A F Leigh remains seriously ill but shows steady endurance. Bob Dryden occupies the house vacated by Elmer Leigh and will be ready for work soon. J Davidson and O Calder have been active in local matters.
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GK Prairie Center
A. F. Leigh
Bob Dryden
Elmer Leigh
J. Davidson
O. Calder
Weather, illness, and deaths mingle in Toluca week
A letter notes gloomy weather with no settled pattern until after Easter. Mrs John Carson is gravely ill with stomach disease. Antone Morganson dies of consumption, leaving a wife and two children. funeral at Quaker Burging Ground conducted by G. W. Keller. Ely's Cream Balm praised by William Hamilton of the Grand Opera Company for quick relief from influenza and catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acarce
Hillabrand
Toluca
John Csrison
Union School
Antone Morganson
G. W. Keller
Ely
Wm Hamilton
O. D. Hes Grand Opera Co
Hennepin Clerk Rousseau Moves to Commercial Hotel
L. C. Rousseau has moved into the Commercial Hotel. The place is neatly fitted throughout and looks nice. The steamer Rex came fast we expected, and we are glad of it. She will
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Hennepin
L. C. Rousseau
Rex
Marriages and politics noted in Hennepin area
Marriages occur at the brides home near Hennepin and at Dr J H Seaton's residence with Miss Mae Turner and Mr Edward Studgvin among the newlyweds. Local politics report Republican and Democrat conventions at the court house naming town tickets for April elections. A death is recorded for Mrs Rebecca J Wilson aged 66, with funeral details. An anecdote praises Ballard's Horehound Syrup from Rush Texas as relief for coughs, endorsed by A Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John
Hennepie
Edward Studgvin
Mae Turner
Rey Case
Congregational Church
Court House
Nelson Cofold
P. M. Morine
H. W. Lovejoy
Archy Jerrow
A. W. Zenor
O’cloce
W. A. Kaya
M. E. Newburn
Thos, Paxton
Jas Shields
J P. Towle
J. H. Seaton
Misa Nellie B
Seaton
Willard M
Bower
M. E. Church
Varna
Studgvin
Hennepin
Reeter
Rebecca J. Wilson
Case
Henry
Kansas
Peter Lund
Ida Grove
Iowa
Ada
Aed
Grable Sid W. Nowburo
Wenona
Wilson
Gudple
Tiskilwa
A. Jackson
Rush Texas
Rusk
Ballard
Mr Jackson
Fell
Putnam Social Roundup and Notable Local Health News
Mrs Dawson 18 convalescent Kelso and Murphy Hoy a enlarged their meat shop. Mrs Chris Broaddus and Minnie Hawk ins of Lacon were in town Saturday. Mrs A Boyer and daughter Nellie of Eureka visiting W F Kelso. Galvin v Longman decided by jury in favor of Longman. John McAvoy and Dennis family summoned by telegraph to bedside of sick mother. Mrs John Anderson returned from Roanoke visiting daughter and family. Walter Sutherland home from Eureka after winter at school. Sick list includes Mrs McAvoy, Mrs Chambers, Hattie Clark, Jennie Wheeler, Grace and Ed Soper. Chas Jeffries accident caused skull fracture. underwent successful brain surgery in Chicago at Rush Medical College. bones restored and recovery rapid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
O P Carroll
Rush Medical College
Protracted meetings in Hope and local notices
Rev Puffer 14 conducts meetings in Hope. Frank McCarty of Nebraska starts work for his uncle John Wilson Mra John Johnson of Clear Creek spent winter in Denmark. Parker Mills travels from Chicago to attend funeral of his son-in-law Anton Morgensen. Joshua Mills Jr. visits Fairbury to see his sick daughter Stella. Queen of Fame to be shown at Masonic hall next Saturday for Good Templars. Local students attend exams in Magnolia and Hennepin. Aimed at readers with subscription invites and Miles nerve and liver pills promotion.
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Puffer
Hope
Frank McCarty
Nebraska
John Wilson
John Johnson
Clear Creek
Denmark
Parker Mills
Chicago
Anton Morgensen
Joshua Mills, Jr
Fairbury
Stella
Queen of Fame
Masonic Hall
Good Templars
Magnolia
Hennepin
Put Him OM Oh by Jes She Marries Tyro Weeks Bald
A fragmentary note mentions a marriage claim and a dated shead in a terse cloak review style. The readable text is incomplete but suggests a social or personal notice about a betrothal and family reaction.
Bing Italy Signs On as Ava Sends Minister
England weighs submitting to a bearing sea dispute as Italy joins the effort. Wherry continues selling low price goods, keeping the market active while other nations press for resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Ava
England
Supreme
Court
Little Chi
Boston Fair 5 and 10 Cent Store Opens First Ces
The Boston store opens as a first of its kind, offering five and ten cent items. Neighborhood shoppers explore aisles of bargain goods and promotional displays.
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Nottinghams
Hutchins
Lacon, Il
Henry Republican
Whitefield Corners
Monay
Flainry
Idl
Quaker Lane
Miles
J. E
F. A. Powell
Henry Silsly
Hoffman Howell
Bowling Green
Howell Gibbon
Buck
Ci‘sn
sxCloak Review
Bing
DeF.lovesti
Joan Wherry Jr
Marshall County
Ces
R. C. McWilliams
New York
Bates
Western Creamery
Chicago Beeves
ST. Louie
Moe Henry
George Nicholeon
Wurat
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