Lacon Community Notices and Local Visits
In Lacon last week many residents and visitors were noted. Andrew Broaddus of Peoria visited Lacon relatives while Mr and Mrs J. H Thompson and Mrs D Thompson were in Chicago. Prof. D. B. Burrows returned home for the summer vacation. Several Lacon residents hosted visitors including Mrs Jane Garrett Mrs Mat Kline and Mrs Jason Chapman. A school incident between Leonard Stock and a teacher led to a trial resulting in a not guilty verdict amid mixed public reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Thompson
Chicago
Hancock
Minoak
Andrew Broaddus
Peoria
D Thompson
Frank Martin
D. B. Burrows
Jane, O. Garrett
Mat Kline
Dind
Chris Broaddum
Sbarake
A. J. Schaeffer
Mamie Broaddus
Greeley
Colorado
May Jones
Ienry Fisher
Whitney
Indiana
Wisher
Harvey Benubelh
Leonard
Bock
Tencher
Squire Monahan
Franklin
Magoon
Ares
Local Notes Mixed With Health and Town News
Mrs Dunlap suffers bronchitis while Duncan works as a country carpenter. Myrshinr Virr Antwerp fell ill Saturday night with cramps but is improving. Our new board of trustees began duties and plans inspections to improve town. Many travelers pass through Boarland toward Peoria to support the party. Dr Potts and a G A R group attended the state encampment in Jacksonville. Mrs G W Zimmerman visits Luckty Iowa with sister A J Cress. O E S holds a gathering with 25 present. Prof Calbourn of Jdenry initiated as new officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
Duncan
Nowaday
Carpenter Syork
Myrshinr
Antwerp
Clayton Lodge
Kelly
Rogers
Boarland
Peoria
Sullilo
Leary
W. Varney
Jamniy
Ecoms
Potts
Lacon
Jacksonville
G. W. Zimmerman
Luckty
Iowa
A. J. Cress
George
Snet
Calbournof Jdenry
Varna May Pole Dance and Local Visits Report
Varna events note the May pole dance on May 18 and social visits including Conklin in Chicago, Wm McCoy in Toluca, Dr Taylor acting as caller in Vara, and Rey Fairburn delivering a K X of P sermon. Mrs Fairburn and children visited Varna over Monday and Tuesday with Wr Mothtt and Minel Lang also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Conklin
Chicago
Wm McCoy
Toluca
Dr Taylor
Vara
Rey Fairburn
Fairburn
Wr Mothtt
Minel Lang
Leandro Washburn
Magnolia man attends Peoria convention with Grange program notes
John Thornton of Magnolia joins attendees at a Peoria convention week as the Grange program highlights educational features. A new member joins Magnolias group with ongoing praise for teachers Cappa Ricketts and Maud G Kennedy while noting no changes to tower room arrangements and continued support from directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thornton
Magnolia
Peoria
Corch- Cs
Grange
Cappa
Ricketts
Maud G. Kennedy
Whitefield Corners Local Items And Notices
Local notes include Blanch Tailor visiting Izanth and Cora Reynolds named as our next school teacher. Reports of a storm Monday with no damage, visits by Orphena Knight and Havel to Peoria, and a farewell sermon in Brimsfield as a church is torn down. Epworth League plans, and Florence Newman praises Chamberlain's Pal Balm for muscular rheumatism with sale local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Wures
Elia Bourdette
Whitefield
Charles
Mr Moses
Brimsfield
Francis Downey
Epworth League
Eiverybody
Florence Newman
Chamberlain
Newman
Gray
Local Notes From Henry Area Community News
Mr and Mrs J R Newman of Henry visited their children here Sunday. James Somers and family visited Ore at James Kechain's home. Frank Wise and Stella Gregory, county farm assistants, were guests at J O Hill's and attended Sunday services at Center. George Daniels of Henry visited relatives here and in Saratoga and Camprove last Thursday and Friday, photographing Riley Divolbiss with his engine. Leo Tullig drew a crowd at Center Sunday with sermons well received. One Bogner had a runaway incident while starting to lay wire for a check-tower, causing a scare and minor injuries to a hired man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Newman
Henry
Homer Biwift
Whitefield
Henry Mattison
James Somers
Ore
James Kechain
Frank Wise
Stella Gregory
J.O. Hill
George Daniels
tSiaratoga
Camprove
Riley Divolbiss
Leo Tullig
Jenry
Hitefleld
Sugar Grove
Key Falks
Onie Bogner
Eton
Sarrei
Saratoga Newsnote of Local Life and Accidents
Joseph Clark installs a home telephone while Jennie Higgins sews in the country. A pole social occurs at Joe Johnson’s. Alfonso Seelge sells 80 acres near David McDonough to Mrs Case of Peoria. Carter Shearer’s team ran away in Bradford injuring Ad W who was picked up unconscious and taken to Dr Tropkina’s office. The day ends with a miracle as Ad W avoids worse harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Clark
Jennie Higgins
Joe Johnson
Alfonso Seelge
David McDonough
Case
Peoria
Carter Shearer
Bradford
Dr Tropkina
Try Gram O Try Grass O
Ask your grocer to show you a package of GRAIN O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. All who try it praise it. Gram O has rich seal brown color like Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains and is easy on the stomach. Price 15c and 25c per package. Sold by all groceries.
Corn planting and spring progress noted in Putnam
Putnam reports rapid corn planting with fields blooming and green carpet. Cemetery work proceeds this spring while Putnam school closes for the term and a picnic is anticipated on the last day at Senachwine. A commission is received and a Republican state convention attendee is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Putnam School
Senachwine
Downey
Beorla
Comprehensive sale on carpets clothing and shoes offered
An advertisement lists low prices across carpet wall paper and window treatments, plus men’s and children’s clothing, and a wide range of shoes for men women and children. Mentioned items include china mattings ingrain carpets lace curtains wall paper shades and various wool suits with deep discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowells
United States
Schoolyard incident and local notes mix of events
CANNAH JONES Misa Cleary accused of warming the mood for boys at recess near the school. Francis Downey’s barn struck by lightning. destruction includes hay, stalls, and cow barn. one buggy and harness spared. Downey near ruin. insurance listed at 1800 dollars. Lostant visitors Mrs Umbarger and daughter. Rain beneficial for oats and meadows. U P S and S C E church social reported as successful. Florid telephone central moved to J B Albert residence. operations improved. Rev White of McCormick Seminary to fill Presbyterian pulpit this summer. Mrs Francis Williams dies at 87 after nine weeks illness. funeral held May 6 with Rev Denning. sympathy extended to husband and seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Cleary
Francis Downey
Norvil Downey
Downey
William Uimbarger
Lostant
Mra
Umbarger
J. B. Albert
Billy Martin
Lavenster County
White
McCormick Semina
Presbyterian Church
Forld
Francis Willams
Denning
Magnolia
Hennepin
Quaker Lane Road Work and Local Visits Update
The pew road grader smoothed the lanes in fine shape. Joshua J. Milk returned from Nebraska half yearly meeting. David Wilson and wife from Verona spent weekend on the Lane. Luella W. Flitcraft and family visit Green Lawn with Walter Flitcraft and Mrs Austin. The Trailing Arbutus box from Doe Run prized by the writer. Rey Wood, Baptist minister from Loutant, attended monthly meeting and offers a lecture on the Underground Railroad next Saturday at the Yearly meeting house with views. admission free for under 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Joshua J. Milk
Nebraska
David Wilson
Venona
Aniline
Luella W. Flitcraft
Little Jeannette
Dirs
Walter Flitcraft
Oak Park
Austin
Massac Tts
Green Lawn
Doe -Run
Rey Wood
rom’Loutant
Hends
Gentleman
Yearly Meeting House
Mt Palatine News Roundup and Local Notes
Mt Palatine notes report a Friday school class, Fred Gallaher returning from Chicago on leave, Mrs Samuel Williams’ death after a long illness, Geo P Koebler and daughter Josie visiting from Lostant, Peter Reisen hauling sand for a new dwelling foundation, Lincoln Kirk to speak at the Congregational church on the evening of May 1980, Geo O Davis visiting Hennepin and offering photo enlargements.
Milo Community Notes Include Visits and Socials
Mr Bard and Mr Chenoweths father lingering ill. Elmira visitor Newton Maple calls on relatives in Milo. Box social at town hall next Saturday by Christian Endeavor. Gertie Sherman birthday surprise party attended by many youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Bard
Chenoweth
Newton Maple
Elmira
Bessie Sherman
C. Hf. Griswold
Hoy
Putnam
Elijah Henkins
Hay’s
Maple
Draper
Wheatland
Mra Shriver
Christian Endeavor Society
Town Hall
Shernman
Gertie
Rainy Day Draws Flourishing Tone Across Town
Ray Anderson visited Henry over Sunday as the area anticipates upcoming music and gatherings. Lone Tree singers met at Mr. Shimel's with plans to convene next evening at A. McKoon's, inviting all. Mr. and Mrs. McKoon attended a U S institute in Buda and county association executive meeting. A county convention program was prepared for Princeton with anticipated support from top state Sunday school talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Anderson
Henry
Mr. Shimel
Next
A. McKoon
U. S. Institute
Buda
Peter Miller Builds Bay Barn and Local Notices
MT PALATINE reports Peter Miller constructing a bay barn. Among social notes are visits from Tstta Baird and Fred Gallagher from Chicago. Funeral for Mrs Sam Williams noted in Florid. Lincoln Kirk to perform at Congregational church on Saturday May 19 with 25 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT Palatine
Peter Miller
Tstta Baird
Fred Gallagher
Chicago
Mia Katie McGee
Imma Clark
Hattie
Ethel McNabb
Sam Williams
Florid
Geo. Puffer
Tir Williams
Lincoln Kirk
Magnolia News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Chas Price remains in serious condition while Mrs Deans is near death. Squire Guroea improves a hotel kitchen project at sister Mrs Massie’s home. Memorial Day will be observed by the G A R with Rev A K Tullis as orator. Ed Spencer elected school director and a new schoolhouse proposal passes 3 to 1. Epworth League social at Miss Massie’s home reports officers elected: President Mrs Bishop and several vice presidents, secretary Miss Lundy, treasurer Miss Bobbitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Chas Price
Deans
Squire Guroea
Noice
Massie
A. K. Tullis
Henry
Ed Spencer
Schoool House
Epworth League
Mrse’Bishop
Florid School To Close Friday On Sick Lot
Florid district announces closure of its school Friday due to illness among staff. Dr Taylor and his wife visited Magnolia last Sunday. Farmers report good prospects for a fruit crop. Judge Albert attended probate court at Mennenincenday. The community notes focus on local actions and sparse events.
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Gust Delninger
Taylor
Magnolia
Albert
Mennenincenday
Uni
Feagairr
Local Notes Sketch Town Activity And Sightings
McNabb residents host visitors from Putnam Venona and Varin as contractors and merchants move on projects. Spence Magola begins a building for D St Shinn. H E Beck showcases wagons plows and implements. Bailey from South Bend inspects elevator painting contract. Maj Geo Wightman of Lacon visits to lay lots near the north side. granddaughter Anna Bellows joins, riding a pony. Biliousness remedy mentioned with price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnola
Mrers
Hhoy
D. St. Shinn
Genera
H. E. Beck
Harry
Bailey
South Bend
Ind
Bal- By
Geo Wightman
Lacon
Anna Bellows
Emmet McNabb
British advance under Lord Roberts nears Pretoria
London reports progress as Lord Roberts pushes toward Pretoria with Brandfort captured. Front line runs about 40 miles from Brandfort, with Boers retreating while guarding cattle and supplies. Cavalry and infantry skirmish near Vet river, Hutton actions precede Boer night withdrawal. By May 9 the British are about 45 miles from Kroonstad as activity shifts toward the inner frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Brandfort
Roberts
Rm Hers
Vet River
May
Natal
Mafeking
Kroonstad
Zand River
Smaldeel
Big Pier Burned at Mallory Line Wharf
A fire at the river end of the Mallory line steamship pier at Maid en Lane and the East River destroyed the pier and cargo. Estimated loss reaches 1,000,000 dollars. Several barges moored nearby were also damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mallory Line
Maiden Lane
East River
Methodist Conference Proceedings in Chicago Favor Equal Representation
May reports from the Methodist general conference in Chicago note the bishops endorsing equal representation and opposing unity talks while deeming the amusement question needing careful attention. A May 9 report mentions Dr. J M King appointing a plan to consolidate benevolent societies, opposing union at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Methodist General Conference
J. M. King
Unio
Directors Resign From American Steel and Wire Board
In New York on May 8 the board of American Steel and Wire Co. saw Henry W. Seligman and Frederick W. Strauss resign. A later statement said the retirees believed John W. Gates would also step down as manager, a point they say did not occur at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Steel and Wire Company
Henry W. Seligman
Frederick W Strauss
Becaut
John W. Gates
Dewey Honored Amid Nationwide Celebrations
In St Louis Admiral Dewey received a public tribute with ten thousand Sunday school children singing patriotic songs and presenting a flag. He and Mrs Dewey were greeted by a large crowd in Memphis. Washington reported no U S minister will attend the Turkish capital until indemnity claim issues are settled. Straus contemplates a leave of absence.
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St. Louis
Admiral Dewey
Admir
Mrs. Dewey
Turkey
Ashington
United States
Straus
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