Our Vicinity items and local happenings in Wenona
Jacob Als Dunham visits to care for sister Pearl Coan as sick. May Fish dies from membranous croup and is buried. Baptists hire Mr Stark from Galesburg to fill pulpit this summer with biweekly preaching in Peoria. Blind Boone concert draws full house with some dissatisfaction. Dr F C Gale and A Pichereau return from Texas. Lacon residents enjoy land there. Orcutt injured in La Rose after horse incident. leg broken and injuries. W R B O held a benefit at the R R room raising about $50. ragged social with toy dishes won by Mrs McManigle and cornet awarded to Geo Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Als Dunham
Wenona
Pearl Coan
Little May Fish
Membrance
Count Croup
Roy McDade
Baptists
Stark
Galesburg
Peoria
Blind Boone
F.C. Gale
A. Pichereau
Texas
Lacon
Kansas
Orcutt
la Rose
W. RB. O
R. R
Local notes from town life include moves and visits
John Tomey moved into the Booth house and Mrs Knox from Btreator visited. Frank Bailey of Chillicothe was in town, Miss Robber stayed over Sunday, Jacob Emler is sick, and Misa Robb and Mike Barton signed contracts to stay another year. The coal company plans new machinery, three saloons operate, and Bertha Trump's millinery shop offers latest hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Emler
Misa Robb
Mike Barton
Windsor
Chillicothe
Zimmerman’s
Zimmerman's
Moses Parsons
C. F. Hamilton
Coal Company
Mra Hosking
Thompson
Second Street
DeNormandy
T. VanAntwerp
Mias
Bessie Miles
Tesmer
Wichita
Kun
Bertha Trump
Sister
F Siebold’s
Robinson
Saratoga Social Notes and Local Replant Update
Mr Greenlea of Cleveland visits his sister Mrs argon Ars Law who hosted a Leap year dance. Children’s day observed at M. I. church planned. Farmers began replanting corn after two poor years. Roamer mentions a playful jab at a local character regarding past conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenlea
Cleveland
Ohio
Mrsargon
Ars Law
Saratoga
M. I. Church
Roamer
Hopewell Local Notes and Society Gleanings
A fragmented Hopewell page reports a man named Peter Telley bringing a girl home and mentions Blind Boone, Robert Thompson buying cattle, Sparland constable on the roads, a looming lawuit, Sunday school starting at Tax with large attendance, Dennis brothers buying a thrasher, thick ripe horses, and a quip about buggy rides and quiet talk on windy days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Peter Telley
Blind Boone
Robert Thompson
Sparland
Dennis Brothers
Weather Notes from Dexter on Rain and Replanting
In Dexter rain improves pastures and small grain but corn struggles. Some farmers have begun replanting while others have not planted a hill. The writer suggests the latter may be wiser.
Hennepin Notes Report Town News and Commencement
Hennepin updates include visits by Bruce of Putnam and Dudley of Brooklings, corn planting time, and social calls by J L Mills and daughter. Paul Schammell buried a child. Coney Young died in Florida. The Juniata excursion to Depue drew seasick riders. J M Cowen attends Spring Di yention as Putnam delegate. Lena Johnson visits Z T Duncan and returns home. Hennepin paper hangers and painters busy. Hennepin High School’s fourth annual commencement praised for unity and fine music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juniata
Depue
J. M. Cowen
di Yention
Putnam County
Harry Stauffer
Lena Johnson
Princeton
Z. T. Duncan’s
Hennepin
Hennepin High School
M. E
Creceltus
Community Notes and Personal Updates From Local Church
A rural notice includes health worries about Grandma Johnson and Mr Vawter, a frost on watering troughs, and family travel to Dixon for high school. It reports church services at the M. E. church, illness in families, farm mishaps with horses, and a hymnlike Sabbath school lesson on Jesus in Gethsemane with scriptural references and an invitation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Johnson
Jesse
Sid
Johnny Bracken
Efe
Dixon
Vawter
Solomon
Telegraph
M. E
Christ
Jesus
Magnolia High School Holds 18th Commencement
The Magnolia high school issued its 18th annual commencement last Thursday with five graduates Mary Mitchell Jessie Emans Cora Dent Joel Otto and Fred Taylor bidding farewell. Lostant band provided music Roy Morgan of Henry spoke and led prayer with benediction. A grand reception followed at the decorated school building and the community praised the teachers for a commendable year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia High School
Bronte
Mary Mitchell
Jessie Emans
Cora Dent
Joel Otto
Fred Taylor
Roy Morgan
Henry
Magnoliaigh
Mualo
Rov WE
Morgan
Henry Cane
Nellie and
Neylley
Mia Ruble
Mia Kemp
Munsie
Miss Bertha Beuk
Way
Jdjo
Nello
Mary Talley
Misa
May Campbell
Florence Kidd
Rosale Otto
Magnolia
Wedding Invitations for Alice Price and Willis Hoyle
Invitations are out for the wedding of Alice Price to Willis Hoyle of Ohio next Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Reese of Weenona visited Mrs Reese's parents Mr and Mrs Atherton and spent Sunday with them. Oliver Wilson's new house is near completion and will enhance the community. Center school plans an entertainment at the school house on June 2. Our teacher Miss Wallisms returned Friday for the funeral of her little nephew at Henry who died from whooping cough. Carver Tomlinson and John Swaney were appointed to attend the Total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Price
Willis Hoyle
Ohio
Reese
Weenona
Atherton
Oliver Wilson
John Wilson
la Salle County
Center School
Miss Wallisms
Henry
Carver Tomlinson
John Swaney
Abstinence Union to Meet in Marseilles Next Week
The Marseilles abstinence union sets a gathering for next week with Edith Price and Laura Smith as appointed alternates. Magnolia Grange held a May 12 session with lower attendance than usual and featured a reading by H K Smith on the progress of the Grange and ongoing discussions on summer attendance, agriculture, and local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Edith Price
Laura Smith
Magnolia Grange
Althe
Grange
H. K. Smith
Weather and town notes from Clear Creek area
The column reports Grandpa Sibert's illness and Wilsons house nearing completion. Farmers expect rain then rapid cold. Mins Gerth and Theo Wilson receive a new organ. A lazy town lark rides a pony, Dunlavey & Peterson sold horses to Etter of Philadelphia. Neighborly advice and proverbs appear, plus a quip about soaking one's head.
High Prairie Notes and Local Happenings
High Prairie reports C W Reed with a crippled hand and praises the beneficial rains. Measles appear in a mild form. Local weather chilly so overcoats advised. John Halligan’s new residences nearing completion. John Bracken teaching Henkins school this fall. Gresham seen as GOP leader for victory. Fruit prospects strong with abundant trees. Edward Murphy installed as township school treasurer. S May Campbell attended a superintendents meeting in Peoria. May baskets linger as a local custom. Putnam plans add room to their school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Reed
John Halligan
J. E. Parker
Eureka
John Bracken
Henkins
Gresham
Edward Murphy
Lone Tree
S. May Campbell
Sup
Superintendents’ Association
Peoria
Putnam
Thair School
Putnam Aims for New Artesian Fountain
The article notes 80 pupils and an overtaxed teacher as Pierre Condit begins assessing assets of individuals. J R Veach starts Betas at the artesian well with Veach overseeing and Melyil Henkins and Bid Chance as assistants, as efforts press toward a lasting fountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Condit
J. R. Veach
Betas
Artesian Well
J. R
Melyil Henkins
Chance
Putnam
L. LC
Magnolia High School Holds 13th Commencement at Masonic Hall
The 18th annual Stagealls high school commencement at Magnolia in a crowded Masonic Hall featured a two boy three girl graduate class. The program included speeches songs and diplomas with decorations and a later reception and dance. A strong turnout of 200 plus guests noted the event as one of Magnolia’s best in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwelia
Stagealls High School
Masonic Hall
Continuy
Personal testimonial for Dr King's New Discovery
Mr N U W Frohlichstein of Mobile Alabama commends Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption for bronchitis and catarrh noting instant relief and cure. He also endorses Electric Bitters and Dr King's New Life Pills and mentions free trial bottles at Powell's drug store. The American Magazine May issue is praised as a first rate American monthly with literary excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N UW
Frohlichstein
Mobile
Ala
Wonderful Cures and Local Addresses
William J. and E. A. Powell, Henry Ir retail druggists, praise Dr King s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen s Arnica Salve for two years of sales and cures. They cite several cases of cough with pneumonia cured after a few bottles. Dr Powell sells the remedies. Rev E Wayman to address the Odd Fellows at Rutland next Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.E &E. A. Powell
Henry Ir
Dr King
Electric
Bucklen
Dring
Dr Powell
E. Wayman
Odd Fellows
Rutland
Bucklen Arnica Salve offers cures and refunds
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents a box and sold at Dr Powell's drug store. Ascension Day noted as a major church festival observed in Henrygary with Catholic fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Dr Powell's
Druggiste. &Co
Namlin
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Republican
Jacob
Boarland
John Tomey
Booth House
Dexter
Mike McCormic
Harrow
Mike
Verlina
Frank Bruce
Santa Fe
Hay
Stipp
J. G Swaney
H K. Smith
Peoria County Grange
Mattie Wilson
Q I. Phelps
O Wilson
Bros Smith and Phelps
Bro Phelps
Bro O. Wilson
Cedar Point
Maple Grove
Senachwine Lake
Clear Creek
Dunlavey & Peterson
Etter
Philadelphia
John
Johnny
High Prairie
Church of England
Henry Gary
Elery Ghpound
Dreggiste
Wells, Richardson & CO
Prop
Burlington, VT
East Park Row
Monongahela Rye
A. L. Hupp
Henry, HI
Fred S. Tucker
S. Adams St
Peoria, Ill
EEN
McOnhal’s
Binder
Kewanee Steel Mills
Ken McNeal
Henry, Il
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