Local Town News and Social Happenings
Town trustees took charge of affairs on Monday night. Frank Harrison of Marquette Coal visited his mother in Princeton. Buckley resumed as engineer at the shaft. Hannum family visiting relatives in Whitefield. Duncan Tanner and son busy hanging wallpaper and painting. Woodmen plan a Camp Grove initiation for ten candidates next Monday night. Fire damaged the David Blackwell house but neighbors saved it. Miss Gleason and Miss Merritt entertain at ME church meetings. Gleason is a forcible speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Tanquary
Board of Town Trustees
Frank Harrison
Marquette Coals O
Princeton
Buckley
Charles Hannum
Whitefield
Will Hannum
HS Duncan
Tanner
Irving Parson
Camp Grove
David —Blackwell
Gleason
Merritt
Gleagon
incoherent local notices reflect town visits and shop updates
Various residents from Henry and Magnolia visitations and errands are noted, including Mrs Kern shopping in Henry, Mrs A Wright awaiting house painting, and E B Green family in Henry. Other brief items mention groceries, upstairs rooms, and funerals with scattered names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Stateler
John McCusky
Henry
Albari Poole MeaCoy
Auaslin
Cocary
Penske
Tarrion
Fatal on track as engine strikes worker after long service
A track worker with 27 years on the O&A road died instantly when an engine struck him after stepping off the track. He leaves a wife and family. Also noted is the death of an infant son of Mr and Mrs John Wasmer born December 15 1896 died April 24 1899 after a three day illness. Funeral service held at the house with Rey Hyans delivering sympathy. Interment in Porbea cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Breen Sr
William Jr
Toluca
Talbot
Trank Poroh
Crawford’ Ong
Bridgewis
Mike Finnegan, Jr
Edward McMahon
Milton McOlsson
Theodore Bell
Elarm
O&a
John Wasmer
Rey Hyans
Porbea
Sugar Grove Community Notes and Local Visits
Sugar Grove farming notes report Jacob Marx finishing corn planting and daily farm chores. Funeral attendance, family visits, and arrivals are noted along with a new baby and travel to Missouri for milder climate. Two new monuments placed in Sugar Grove Cemetery mark John Wall and Milton Fountain graves. Local residents entertain relatives and bid farewell to a Lutheran minister family relocating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T . Burt
Sugar Grove
John V Wall
Milton Fountain
Richard Mellon
Lacon
Merritt
Grand Ridge
Grain-O Brings Relief to Coffee Drinkers
Grain-O offers a coffee alternative that tones the stomach aids digestion and strengthens nerves. Priced 16 and 250 per package.
Whitefield Corners School Visit and Birthday Surprise
News from Whitefield Corners describes Mrs Swift improving after illness. George Smith and a friend visited from near Wiskilwa for a Woodman’s supper. T A Runnells and wife hosted a surprise party for Melvin’s 21st birthday. Lone Tree school, led by Miss McClary, welcomed many scholars for an afternoon program and spell-down, ending with reflections on youth and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Farks
Sparland News and Community Notes
Russel Frisbey and wife visit Orrin Frisbey. N Q Tanquary returns home to Denver. Farmers busy with corn planting. Robert Blackwell stays with his mother near Tanquary, who is near death. No preaching at Bethel due to revival in Sparland. Mrs Nancy Buzzard returns to Strawa. Danlap and wife return from California to Sparland. Mrs Moffit relatives visit Ed Tanquary. Large crowd attends church in Sparland for the evangelist. Pupnam note: school closes May 10. Corn planting begins. cisterns reported dry. J M Williams crippled by rheumatism. Alvin Anderson visits Anerson home.
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Steuben
Russel Frisbey
Orrin Frisbey
Strawa
Danlap
California
Sparland
Jean Mofit
Canton
King
Decatur
Moffit
Chillicothe
Ed Tanquarys
Lady Evangelist
J M Williams
Alvin Anderson
Anerson
Cannah Jones and Local Happenings Round Putnam
Reported items from Putnam include Chas Anderson on a business trip, SS convention in Henry, Senachwine Grange meeting, and a May 14 Epworth League anniversary. Notes cover corn crop poor condition, FC Cook busy, a funeral for Albert P McVoy, a elocutionary event, and May basket outings plus local mischief about fox den raids and duck theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Anderson
Putnam
Henry
Senachwine Grange
Wheeler Well
Epworth League
FC Cook
Albert P McVoy
Connor
Allen's Foot Ease for Swollen Hot Feet
Try Allen's Foot Ease a powder to be shaken into the shoes. It cools the feet and makes walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet, blisters and callous spots. Relieves corns and bunions of all pain and gives rest. 250 at druggists and shoe stores. Trial package free. Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Sunday Visits and Local Happenings Reported
Peter Allen spent Sunday with J O Winship and family. Mrs Charles Quimby of Bear Mountain Illinois visited Mrs John Henkins. Dan Vail hosted a graphophone entertainment in his yard last Saturday. Miles Henkins broke his foot last week while getting into a cart. Albert Stickel works on his place painting his hay shed. Some farmers planting porn in the vicinity. House cleaning is noted as a busy activity on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Allen
J O Winship
JO Winship
Duke Bros
Dan Vail
Charles Quimby
Bear Mountain
Johu Henkins
Albert Stickel
Miles Henkins
Distressing Stomach Disease Promised Cure by Tonio Remedy
An advertisement claims South American Nervine Tonio cures stomach weakness and indigestion with the first dose. It asserts universal effectiveness, lasting relief, and safety for invalids, with sale through J. E. and FLA Powell.
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Tonio
J. E
Fla
OBE Meeting and Local Visits Noted in Lipstant and Hennepin
George Keebler and daughters Lalo and Allie visited Lipstant Sunday. J B Stansell and sons Harry and Fred with nephew S88 Stansel visited Hennepin Saturday. Frank Powell lost a valuable cow Saturday. Daniel Williams lost his best home Friday. Mr Wm Hoyle died and was buried at Brends cemetery. Entertainment postponed and rescheduled for May 2 and May 6 social.
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George Keebler
Lalo
Allie
Lipstant
OBE
Minnie Gunn
J B Stansell
Harry
Fred
Stansel
Hennepin
Frank Powell
Daniel Williams
Bert—Montgomery
Bradford
Wm Hoyle
Ilrends
Granville News Briefs and Local Changes
Geo Garside leaves Granville for Creston seeking work beyond farming. Dr Halsburg’s drug store sold to Dr Evans of Spring Valley. Dr Johnson of Chicago relocates here with another anticipated. Frank Boles of Chicago dies. funeral held in Ottawa with relatives from Granville visiting. Local weather hot, rain needed, plowing may halt. Seymour Iowa visitors George Wharton and wife attend funeral, reconnect after 18 years.
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Halsburg
Evans
Spring Valley
Eodksters
Aalé
Jaynson
Chicago
George Wharton
Seymour
Iowa
Frank Boles
Ottawa
Gardide
Wharton
Granville
Terrible Heart Dropsy Can Be Cured
An advertisement touts a new treatment for heart disease and dropsy by Dr Franklin Miles. It promises free courses to readers of The Republican with testimonials and directions. A Minneapolis correspondent, Mrs Sophie Snowden, attests to recovery after one month of treatment.
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Franklin Miles
Ll.b
Chicago
Miles
Republican
United States
Sansa
Supphie
Minneapolis
Minn
Local Social Visits and Sprightly Events
Cora Dent visited the Lestant parish last Sunday and Mrs Masaie and Beatrice plan a visit this week with Mrs F B Smith of Clear Creek. Mrs R M Dent will host a reception Saturday evening May 6 for the graduating class of 1899. R W Spencer adds a new millinery line inviting Indies to preview before shopping elsewhere. Ice cream social and entertainment at Bobbitt school Tuesday evening May 9, hosted by Estelle Mills, inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Dent
Masaie
Beatrice
F. B. Smith
Clear Creek
R M Dent
William Hall
R W Spencer
SS McGahey
Marion Reynolds
Knox County
Nice
Smith
Mra McGshey
Bobbitt School House
Estelle-Mills
Local notes from Quaker Lane and Chicago travels
Mr Sarah Given visits brother HO Mills while sheep shearing starts with Reece Hosley of Cottage Hill. Maude Mills and Mae Werman attend Chicago events and visits. Wm P Hoyle funeral draws large attendance with cratch-casket and Hoyle grave yard burial. Missouri cyclone near Kirksville reports damage but no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Given
HO Mills
Reece Hosley
Cottage Hill
Frank Price
Peoria
Maude Mills
Chicago
Columbian School ‘of Oratory
Mae Werman
Hillyar
Marion Smith
Luella Wilson Flitcraft
Oak Park
P Hoyle
Hoyle
Clear Creek
Robert I Blacklege
Ssouri
Kirksville
Break-in at Antone Deet’s Smoke House Sparks Fire
Thief stole meat from Antone Deet’s smoke house last week. The house was set ablaze and remaining meat spoiled. A dog was poisoned days earlier to ease theft. Also promotes herbal liver remedy Herbine with claims of curing liver disorders and offering free trial bottles at Dr Powell’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antone Deet
Dr Powell's
Lone Tree social events and local visits noted
Mrs Wm Rinehart hosts an uncle visit while Lone Tree and Tiskilwa neighbors attend school activities. An ice cream sociable is planned at Lone Tree on May 14 to aid minister Rev J Northrup, with children treated after a classroom surprise by Miss Cleary and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Rinehart
Etta Anderson
Mary Qatok
Tiskilwa
D Anderson
F Bell
Framer
Frank Bell
Henry
Lone Tree
School House
Lone Tree Corners
J Northrup
Miss Cleary
Perry Dunn
South Whitefield
Chamberlains Pain Balm Cures Rheumatism Claims
The ad argues rheumatism is demonic lore but Chamberlains Pain Balm can cure rheumatism. It claims one application relieves pain quickly and that hundreds testify to the relief, with the product recommended by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Salsty
Dr Powell
Mary Koch Visits Mt Carroll Friends and Church Note
Mary Koch visited home folks on Wm Street Mt Carroll with guests Droyessie Cappertine James Chambers of Henry W285 and others. Mrs M Shriver celebrated her 65th birthday April 26 with neighbors and family, receiving a rocking chair and a fine dinner at Whitefield hosted by her daughter and granddaughter. Next Sunday is church at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Mary Koch
Mt Carroll
Droyessie Cappertine
James Chambers
Henry
Eomeohnson
Atkins
Whitefield
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