Local notes and mishaps in Hartley county society
Local column reports births and property moves including James Chambers acquiring Alex Murray’s East Third street home and a small building at Edward street. Mayors listed for Lacon Wenona Toluca Henry. a fatal accident involving Oscar Wilson of Saratoga township. Memorial Day plans. Young People's Penny Library surpassing 100 books with recent donors. a concert recital at W Stever music rooms with Miss Anna Carter and several performers. discussion of civic improvements and rail/bridge concerns in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry— Hardware Co
Jacob Glatz
Hartley
Tuenday
H, & Gon
J. ‘Ay Swernoe
United States
Fitch
Fred Schaefer
John ‘Hartley
Pan
Alex Murray
North Atreat
James Chambers
Mesdames
J P Hartley
George Hal‘pleib
Misa Hattieman
Peoria
Lacon
John
I—Thompson
Wenonse
Edwin Gants
Toluca
W W Twist
Third Street
Thomas
Hennepin
Business Men’s Association
Dove Park
Young People’s Penny Library
Disosway
Ul Wendrick
Lucy Bort
Mary Smith
Orrat Gilmore
Pauline Williams
Hazel Woods
Margie
Beautiful Joe
Tris
Trixy
Elsie Dinsmora
Elsie
At- Roseland
Wilte
Eleia
Oscar
Hoe
Mra Merrill
Wilson
Misa Anna Carter
W Stever
Rogram
la Dille
Vaillance
Glen Hupp
Don Kays
Mamie
Susie Wright
Black Joe
Lillian Barton
Hazel Wood
Edna Powers
Miss Coulter
Ids Berry
Remembering Miss Marice A Waughop Of Eureka
Miss Marice A Waughop, born June 30 1867 in Whitefield township, died April 30 after long illness. A devoted Christian educator, she taught at Eureka High School and Eureka College, studied at Goreka and Wellesley, and inspired many with her intellect and piety. Her funeral May 3 heard tributes from Professor Radford President Hardin and local clergy praising a life of service and quiet strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcie A. Waughop
Whitefield Township
Marshall County
Goreka College
Wellesley College
Massachu
Christian Church
Hitler O B Dabney
Dresidant Hardin
Radford
Eureka College
Beloved Sister Laid to Rest Amid Gentle Devotion
The burial of Marcle Waughop follows with mourners at Henry's cemetery. The service recalls Byron and reflects hope that the departed soul rests with God. Poetic tributes urge evergreen growth and avoidance of gloom as expression of enduring sorrow and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcle Waughop
Henry
Byron
Pioneer Quaker Mother Mary Ann Vale Dies at 83
Mary Ann Vale born 1816 near Warrington Pennsylvania married Tansa Vale by Friends ceremony. She lived in multiple towns across Pennsylvania Kansas and Illinois before dying 6th month 2nd 1899 at 83. Her eight children included John who died in service. Funeral held at Mt Palatine home and buried in Clear Creek Friends graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Vale
Mary Ann Walker
Rnsahel
Mary Walker
Warrington
York County
Penn
Tansa Vale
Warrington Meetinghouse
Pennsylvania
Washington County
Putnam County
Magnolia
la Salle County
Friends’ Meeting
Webber
Jewell County
Kansas
Chilldren
John
Nathan
Joshua L. Mille
Mt Palatine
Friends
Clear Creek
Nois
Pheobe A Smith
Anna
York, Penn
Lydia J Lerin
Portie
Walker, Vale
William Gunn
Myra Vale
Amos Vale
Attics
Edwin Vale
Superior
Nebraska
H H Sidwell
Viola, III
Death of John Montz in Reno Nevada
John Montz son of Louie Weber of Verdi died in Reno after a long illness and paralysis. He had worked 20 years for Lankey at Verdi. Funeral held at Masonic Hall with Amity Lodge Reno and Myrtle Lodge Verdi Knights of Pythias directing. He leaves a wife and numerous friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Montz
Louie Weber
Reno
Nevada
Verdi
Myrtle Area
Beeral
Masonic Hall
Amity Lodge
Myrtle Lodge
K of P
Public School Notes Highlight Faculty and Activities
Dorton Camery has left school to work on a farm and Nora Camery visited on Friday afternoon. Bessie Wykoff is chosen to deliver the 2nd class declamation. Clara Jones taught in the Grammar room Wednesday. Mrs Carpenter was absent due to sickness. The baseball team is organized and practicing under Captain Lawrence D Gregory. Latin class finished the book and will study Caesar for a few weeks. Miss Stone was absent Wednesday. Mr Calhoun taught in her place. Teachers deserve credit for their hard work. Literary and athletic contests are set for June 15 and 16. High school boys practice nightly and aim to do their best. Medieval History now has two history lessons daily to finish the book. Literature classes finished their work and history replaces it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin and
Radford
Hureka
T L Jones
Hureka College
Paul
O.B Dabney
Hardin
Waughop
Professor Radford
Golden Shores
Lothess
Jesus
God
Dorton
Camery
Nora Camery
Bessie Wykoff
Clara Jones
Miss Stone
Soktless
Calhoun
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by World Remedy
A noted medical claim touts a universal stomach cure from South American origins. Described as immediate and permanent, the remedy allegedly heals indigestion and weakness with a “rat dose” and promises safe use and stunning relief, sold by J. E. and FA Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E
FA Powell
Honest old guards of public life cited as examples
Not all politicians are corrupt and grasping. The article notes several statesmen including Richard J. Oglesby Shelby M Cullom John A Logan and John M Palmer who, despite long public service, died or lived in modest means. In an era of bribery their names are presented as a beacon of honesty and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silinoia
Richard J Oglesby
Shelby M Cullom
John A Logan
John M Palmer
Allen's Foot Ease advertises relief for swollen feet
A powder to shake into shoes claims to soothe swollen, nervous and hot feet, relieve smarting, tight shoes, bloating, blisters, callouses, and pains. It promises easy walking, rest and comfort, with a trial package free and 25 cents price from Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen 8
Olmsted
le Roy N Y
Local notes on visits and events in Mt Palatine
Mrs Nettie McNabb visited relatives in Princeton last week while Newmans begin a new house built by Mr Kessler of Peru. The Payne Point scholars gave a splendid entertainment and Myra Marseilles visited. Sidney Stansell returned to Fisher after finishing school in Barr district. Chas Anderson bought Travis property and Travis will occupy Lorenz. A book social at Mary Gallaher’s home drew about 60 with many books, Hattie McNabb won first prize and Hattie Guna booby prize. Ice cream and cake were served and all enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT Palatine
Nettie McNabb
Princeton
Newmans
Kessler
Peru
Payne Point
Chas Ware
Myra
Marseilles
Sidney Stansell
Barr
Ome
Fisher
Chas Anderson
Travis
Lorenz
Mary Gallaher
Hattie McNabb
Hatise Guna
Florid Notes On Weather and Local Happenings
A fine Sunday shower eased drought as planting expands with large acreage. Wheat and clover winter killed, prompting more corn. Dr Wm Ensminger from Chicago visited and met friends. Mr and Mrs Morrie left for Kansas to visit their son. George Wharton of Seymour Iowa visited Florid. Dalla Doyle traveled to Iowa to see her parents and may stay through summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blelne Jenkins
Henry
Harvey Barnes
Fred Taylor
Elliott
Wm Ensminger
Chicago
Wag Morrie
Kananas
George _Wharton
Seymore
Iowa
Florid
Dalla Doyle
Pain Balm Cures Rheumatism Says Readers Testify
The piece notes that ancient beliefs blamed demons for ailments like sciatic pain and inflammation. It claims Chamberlains Pain Balm cures rheumatism with quick relief after one application and cites many testimonies, offered by Dr Powell for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Powell
May basket season and community notes from London
The column lists local happenings including May baskets, a social at the school yard next Friday, and a corrected date for a social. It notes Andrew Anderson's health improving, Frank Anderson riding at Whitefield Saturday, Mises Clarey spraining an ankle, Mrs Abraham Anderson's poor spring health, a canceled Sunday school due to rain, next Sunday's 10 o'clock service, Lindsey Anderson's team stealing a load of hay with no damage, and a date correction for a Whertland social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Anderson
Frank Anderson
Whitefield
Mises Clarey
Abraham Anderson
Lindsey Anderson
Whertland News
Chinese Doctor Hindered By Empress In Imperial Diagnosis
A physician summoned to treat the emperor was barred from examining the patient. The dowager empress conveyed the emperor’s symptoms as accurately as she could describe them, forcing the physician to rely on her account for the diagnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Brelan
Mourning Card for Pet Poodle Sparks Odd News
A London lady orders In Memoriam cards for her pet poodle detailing its virtues. Maine Caves sent to Asia. DOr .5 S8 ship birch and canvas canoes to Japan and China. Exemption from Turnpike tolls noted. tolls not legally collectible on some land.
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London
Maine
Asia
Japan
China
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