Our Sister Towns and Local Happenings in May
Local notes report sermons on genuine Odd Fellow themes by Rev Morse and social visits including B R McKinney showing Marshall county strawberries. Weather turns hot in May with fruit outlook for cherries and plums. Citizens view fresh fencing paint on Bert Stahl’s house as a notable scene, and a Lacot delegation attends Peoria Sunday school. The Marshall Co Christian Endeavor Union holds its first convention May 29 9 29 at the Congregational church in Yacon with Rev A Miles Prof W J Wallace and Mrs Minnie Kline on the program. Community members are urged to contact Mrs Josephine Ellsworth or Pauline Miller for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagonster Morse
B. R. McKinney
Marshall County
Campbell
Floward
Scribe
Joann
Bert Stahl
Lacot
Peoria
Morse
J. 8. Thompson
Lou Stretch
Marshall Co. Christian Endeavor Union
Congregational Church
Yacon
al Deloggat
Charles 5
Medbury
Puoria
Henry
A. Miles
W. 3. Wallace
Minnie Kline
Josephine Ellsworth
Pauline Miller
Lacon
Sparland News Roundup Includes Visits and Local Notes
Charlie McClanahan returned from Chicago last Thursday and Kin MacNeal visited Sparland. Alderman Gorwick plans a summer kitchen addition, while Mrs Annie Kelley visits Toluca relatives. William O Leary attended the A R state encampment in Rockford. Land values rise with a front foot selling for several cash. A J Athay travels to Chicago on business and hawks pianos amid local competition. Viola Combs returns from Valparaiso due to health, and Dr Haigh and wife faced a noisy chariot occasion. Howard Young was in town as the police court opens, with commentary on fines and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Charlie McClanahan
Chicago
Kin MacNeal
Lgorwick
Annie Kelley
Toluca
Mary Thompson
N. W. Tanner
A J. Athay
A. J. Athay
Viola Combs
Valparaiso
Ind
Haigh
Howard Young
George
J.9.k
Sim Doyle Debuts New Wagon in Sugar Grove This Week
In Sugar Grove, Sim Doyle unveiled a newly built wagon this week, marking a fresh project in the local crafts scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Sim Doyle
Plowing Corn and Harvest Notes From the Farm
Farmers discuss corn and oats yields, fox sightings, a social at R W Bells, and moonlit plowing trips to Sugar Grove. Trade changes include eggs sold in barter, local wagons and the desire to bring daily mail to the doorstep. A testimonial cites Liver Regulator as health wealth by W H Wilson of Welborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Quinn
R. W. Bell
Sugar Grove
Daily Mail
W H. Wilson
Local notes from Sparland and surrounding towns
Last week residents of Sparland Pekin Canton and nearby areas report visits and trips by Harmon Wafer Gherlie Jacobs Johnny Monier and Mark Monaghan. Miners strike concerns ease weather boosts farming while James Jacobs recovers from a finger injury and tonsillitis. Sunday school organizers plan a lesson gathering at Bonham schoolhouse with donations sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wiitefield
Harmon Wafer
Gherlie-dacobs
Pekin
Canton
Johnny Monier
Chicago
Mr. Gibson
Sparland
A.J Diehl
Mark Monaghan, Esq
Lavon
Milby Marshall
Paul Nightwonger
Toma
Lois Smith
Henry
D. M. Danap
Whitefield Corners Social Notes and Local Visitors
Will Wright enjoys a new bicycle fun ride through Whitefield Corners. Mrs J Bell daughter and Mrs Powell of Koota Iowa visit relatives locally. May bug returns each evening. Viola and Miss Worthington drive to Galva for a brief visit then return. A large League crowd gathers Sunday night. J T Worthington repaints store and plans moving the post office to the back. J DeMotte family and Miss Laura Van Dyke visit Dr Willis’s from Eureka, staying one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Will Wright
J. Bell
Powell
Koota
Iowa
May Bug
Viola
Cloe Worthington
Galva
J.T. Worthington
J. DeMotte
DeMotte
Laura van Dyke
Steuben notes on planting, visits, and social events
Corn planting nears completion. Mr Bussell buys a new one. Sadie Sargent visits Princeton friends. Steuben Baptist supper next Monday. George Barker and family visit from Whitefield. Bennie Bussell enjoys a ride to his new buggy Loot out, girls. Alviniallup builds a new barn. May baskets trend appears. May 16 Hosking home party invited. Curtis FennianSy seen roaming. Shultz family visits Lewis Shultz. Mrs Bedford hosts Texas visitors whose mother is among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuben
Mr Bussell
Sadie Sargent
Princeton
Steuben Baptist Church
George Barker
Whitefield
Bennie Bussell
Alvin Iallup
Thomas Hosking
Curtis Fenniansy
Shultz
South Steuben
Lewis
Bedford
Texas
J H Jones and Son Low Prices Boost Local Trade
J H Jones and Son Low Prices boosts business activity, drawing shoppers and merchants to local streets with competitive pricing and a busy storefront atmosphere. The retailer’s promotions energize nearby suppliers and customers alike.
J.HL Jones and Sons notices from Saratoga and Magnolia
Local notes record Paul Cooper of Chicago calling in the neighborhood, evangelist Rev Tucker’s sermon at Camp Grove, baptisms of Mrs Clara Klein and family, and Wm Weir and Wm Rickey accidents. Camp Grove attendees visit and shelter arrangements, plus farm hazards and a barn fire. A League convention program, community chores, and a Magnolia update conclude with Sunday visits by Della Allen and Frank McCusky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Della Allen
Toluca
Frank McCusky
Varna
Will
John Ellis
Local notes from Camp Grove and area
Mr King and Mr Nichols traveled to Wyoming on business last week. Miss Thomas of Sparland visits sister Mrs Samuel King this week. Mr Kermeen painted his house, done by Mr Bromley of Henry. Poll tax work progresses. Road commissioners report fine road conditions. Evangelist Tucker holds revived meetings at the N E church with strong attendance, aided by Rey Ward. Barn fire at William Rickey’s. one horse lost and hay and grain damaged. fire likely incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
King
Nichols
Wyoming
Thomas
Sparland
Samuel King
Kermeen
Bromley
Henry
N. E
Evangelist Tucker
Tucker
Rey Ward
William Rickey
Rickey
La Prairie Centre Notes Local Happenings and Shipments
Mrs Ed R Leigh announces another fine little son. Hamilton Simmons visited La Prairie last week. T Howe is painting up J Li Root's residence. Patrick Collins shipped fat hogs to Chicago this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Prairie Centre
Ed. R. Leigh
Hamilton Simmons
la Prairie
T. Howe
J. Li. Root
Patrick Collins
Chicago
Local notices and social updates from Putnam and nearby towns
A collection of village items reports callers, visiting families, and sick lists. Mentions U Hoo P, J. O. Kidd, Will Walker’s baby illness, and Venus visitors Mrs Lundy Ina. Prof F J George to spend summer in Magnolia. Eberly of Lustant on street. May 19 recital at M B church. commencement at Venona. teachers hired for next year. lodge officers installed. Shown are school and church events, baptist meeting, visitors from Eureka, and local travel to Chicago and Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Kidd
Lustant
Will Walker
Lundy
Ina
Venona
F. J. George
Magnolia
Eberly
Phebe Bowers
Florence Ramage
Henry
Sumers
R. M. Dent
Maywood
Elias Wright
Oliver Zoll
Miss Monier
Miss Edwards
I. One
T. Me Ge
Templar
Oliver Wilson
Arba Law
Laura Smith
Mra Cara Boyle
Ray Judd
Mary McKirgan
Bertha Beckwith
Ifred Bell
Fred Taylor
Lucretia Smith
Beatrice E. Massie
Charles Stocks
Putnam
Wider Shaw
Eureka
Brooklyn Phenix Insurance Company
Fred Morgan
Varna
J. & Parker
Keithsburg
Belvidere
Neb
Bridget McCormick
Minnie Taliaferro
Chicago
Albert Stickles
William Stickles
John Campbell
Christian Church
Peoria
Undercliff Hotel
L. W Miller
Flo
Community Notes From Quaker Lane and Nearby Areas
Sunday events on Quaker Lane include Wm Hillabrandt visiting, and a Chautauqua lecture at Center Monday evening. Magnolia school staged a community drama, while Miss Lula Wilson and Lou Smith visited Toluca and Mag no lia families traveled to Streator. John Sutherland buys a carriage after adding a new boy to the family. a Friends meeting house contest on May 18 with a small door fee to fund prizes. Wescott and Hinckle closed Center and Clear Creek schools, bidding farewell to friends and acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Wm Hillabrandt
Chautauqua
Center
Lula Wilson
Lou Smith
Toluca
Magnolia School
Wilson
Streator Friends
M.A. Wilson
Wonona
John Sutherland
Friends Meeting House
H. Wescott
L. C. Hinckle
Clear Creek
Rainy spell brings harvest concerns and church meeting notes
Farmers report most corn planted but grub worms in sod after wet weather. Local society details May meeting with attendees from Mendota Tonica Spring Bay Varna Springfield Magnolia. News notes on Willits Ransom's group outing and Mrs Forrest illness. Electric Bitters praised for kidney and liver relief with a drugstore mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
H. Ransom
Aravella Morgeson
Mary Welch
Hennepin
Willits Ransom
Albert Forrest
Clem Ransom
Magnolia
Wm A. Thompson
C.H. Ransom
Elder Salles
Wisconsin
New Top Buggy for Mrs G O Davis and Local News
MT PALATINE reports Mrs G O Davis shows a new top buggy. Geo M Puffer visited Odell to see relatives. A new family lives south of town near brick buildings led by Mr Berogan with Dr C C Mills busy as veterinarian. Lizzie Vovgot returns from Valparaiso Indiana. S Sipe now mobile. Sweet potato sprouts available locally. School closed Thursday. Friday teacher Bell organized a woods prank. Dr Pendleton of Magnolia bid farewell en route to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT Palatine
G. O. Davis
Geo M. Puffer
Odell
Berogan
C C Mills
Lizzie Vovgot
Valparaiso
Ind
S. Sipe
Tracher
Pendleton
Magnolia
Chicago
Advertising Claim for Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An old promotion touts Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Dr Powell as remedies for habitual constipation and related diseases. It offers a sample bottle of 10 doses for 10 cents, urging readers to try and bless their day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Dr Powell
John Steele Wins Horse and Bicycle in Wenona Sale
John Steele bought a horse in Henry after arriving there for a purchase. He then bought a raffle ticket and won a bicycle wheel. The Steele brothers are pleased with prospects in Wenona and are doing well as John returns home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steele
Henry
Steele Bros
Wenona
John
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Lit
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Ticursday
Eily Bonham
Carrie
Don
Nova
Frank
Bonham
J. M. Thompson
James Jacobs
Geo Jacobs
James
Willis
J. H. Jones & Son
J.hl.jones &Son
Henry, III
Saratoga
Paul Cooper
Roy Tucker
Clara Klein
Will Hannum
Klein
Jack Nichols
Rev Tucker
Wm Weir
Mr Wier
Wm Rickey
Dixon
Will Scott
Wilmot
Leander Powell
Blue Ridge
Ann Calder
Péosia
H. B. Ward
Rose Wilmot
Smith
Scott
Bs Coolidge
O. M. Duntlevy
L. V. Webbar
T. Martin
J. P. Nesbitt
C E. Marsh
T. E. Scott
Epworth League
C. W. Whitten
Alice Brimmer
Linus Root
Qui Harbor
Daisy M. Turner
H. L. Grant
R & Gamale Co., Cin'ti
Oliver
Mills
Fred Miller
Irving
Powell's Drug Store
George Nicholson
O. Griewold & Co
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