Lacon Social Circles Highlight Court and Convention Activity
Local residents including Della Donnelly Stella Hat tan Ed Harney and Jennie Scully visit and call on townsfolk while Judge Hand presides at the circuit court. Democrats hold a convention naming delegates and Black attends to mingle with peers. Community visits, school notes, and railroad guests thread through a lively week in Lacon and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Della Donnelly
Stella Hattan
LiRove
Ed Harney
Momence
Elder-Murray
Court Js
Jennie Scully
Rickey
Saratoga
Spencer Ellsworth
Louis
Judge Hand
Ellie Waughop
Whitefield
Frank Martin
Joel Haws
Louis Duchesne
Puterbaugh
Circuit Court
Judgeshaw
Howard
Congress
Oluacon
Hiram Wilkes
Wilkes
Mints Lewing
Whitten
Rock Island
Local notes from Sparland and Varna area
Sparland community updates include home roof work on Fred Siebold, visitors Patsy Shin and Mrs Tesmer with Bessie Miles, and Decoration Day graves decorating by students. A town ice cream and cake social occurred at the town hall. Burglary reported with two Sparland youths and a Henry county boy involved. Local clergy, visits, and moving of grain office noted along with various weekend trips to Lacon Henry El Paso Rutland and joining Riddell’s barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Fred Siebold
Patsy Shin
Tesmer
Bessie Miles
Helping Hand Society
Henry
Steuben Township
Pheyavil H
Milby Marsinittas
Riddell
Delber
Ahilby
Sugar Grove and Booth Whitefield News Roundup
Local items from Sugar Grove and Booth Whitefield detail farm deliveries to Chicago, school closings, a surprise party for Myrtle Smyth, and community events. Residents attend conventions, plan social gatherings, and report on tenant house repairs, travel, and visits with relatives.
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder disturbances relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure. Claims prompt relief from bladder and kidney pain, including retention of water. Sold at Dr Powell's drug store.
Hopewell farm notes and local odds and ends
North Hopewell reports corn planting and sod breaking for potatoes. Families cited include Richard Barker, Forrests, Hartly, Barker, Heninger, Ransom, and Phillips relatives. A funeral for a three month old child is noted. social calls and local chores are described amid routine farm life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Hopewell
Richard Barker
Sandi
Forrest
Hartly
Lewis Fof Henry
George Barker
Will Heininger
Mae
Katie Heninger
C. WW
Ransom
Peddiere
C. H. Ransom
Henry Phillips
Phillips
Amner
Ballf Myer
Grier
Comprehensive sale catalog of carpets, suits, and shoes
The advertisement lists discounted textiles and apparel including Hemp Carpets, Ingrain Carpets, window shades, lace curtains, and wall paper. It features Worsted and Blue Serge suits, all wool materials, plus boys, children, middie, and men’s shoes with prices and finishes across C. M. Henderson & Co. offerings.
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Lowells
United States
Tragic Fire Claim for Cannah Jones and Husband
Cannah Jones perished after her clothing was burned by a blaze as bystanders rushed to her rescue. Her husband and Mr Myer carried her to a house and called Dr Forrest who could not save her. The community mourns her cheerful life and prays for comfort for her grieving husband.
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Mr Myer
Dr Forrest
David
Local Notes Bring Changes and Illness Across Towns
Crispin Wood is very feeble. Anna Zenor and Flora Zenor are ill. J Fouch of Petersburg visited Adam Deck. C T Law traveled to Peoria. George Reed buys lumber in Chicago. George Greiner and son visited Hennepin. Win Bruer was in the city. Several leading Republicans attended the Peoria state convention. Joshua Mills and John Sutherland were in town Saturday. The passage notes various residents and travel with mixed, fragmentary details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crispin
Artin
Granville
Geo C. Reed
Chicago
George Greiner
Son Earth
Hennepin
Win Bruer
Princeton
Anna Zenor
L. E. Skeel
J. ©. Fouch
Petersburg
Adam Deck
C. T. Law
Peoria
Joshua L Mills
John Sutherlands
Littleson
Flora Zenor
Tpandy Beeter
Andy Det Suggina
Near-drowning scare as team of horses saved by ferryman
Harry Fitch nearly drowned a fine horse team Monday after driving into the river. The team tangled in the lines but landed safely with timely help from the ferryman, his brother, and assistants. Dr Thomas hustled from Henry to treat an injury and saved the animals. The week also featured a Hennepin prairie farm visit and a high school graduation at the Grand Opera House with talks by Thomas Cahill Maggie Pheiler and Rev Dr W Y vons on success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Durley
George Young
Hennepin
J. B. Albert
Isaac Belchwine
Florid
G. A. R. Post
Jacksonville
John P. Hand
Henry County
J. E. Taylor
Putnam
D. S. Andrewartha
Chicago
M. E
Michigan
Louis Lanktree
Denver
Colo
Rex
Rev Boner
Campaign
Downey
Henry Gardener
Princeton
Theo Blekerman
Henry
G. A. McCormick
Sintas
Reas Senaty Shea Ruuilaut Wicle
Jannass
Harry Fitch
Dr Thomas
Charles Nash
Hennepin Prairie
Msp Nash
Herinepin High School
Grand Opera House
Thomas Cahill
Maggie Pheiler
W. Y. Vons
Peoria
Rev Barker
D. McNabb
Tonica
McNabb
Cannah Jones
oTae Tea Cieeetih
Churchhill White Grain Co
Bosley
Judge McNabb
Rev Bliss
Messrs Bickerman and
Tartar
Enry
Sninn
J. A. McNabb
Hattie
McGee
Wat
Freddie Wolf
Keller
Blanchard
Streator
Frank Oes
Beloit
Wis
D. R. Shinn
Judge Hand
Cambridge
H. H. Teceh
Gillion
Miss Snyder
Paynes Point
Strawn
Beware of a Cough Cured by Chamberlain's Remedy
Coughs signal consumption and bronchitis risks but can be cured if treated early. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, promoted by Dr Powell, is claimed to cure coughs and is offered with a money back guarantee. Local notices list residents, visitors, salesmen, and events in town including church and social activities.
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Powell
Lone Tree Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Roles
The Lone Tree column records Ray Anderson's stay in Henry, J R Claneon and family visiting A McKeon, and a May 4 daughter born to Mr and Mrs Hayward. Fannie Moffit visited relatives, Nellie MelXoon attends the State convention as Bureau County secretary delegate, Sunday school meets at Mr and Mrs King for singing practice next Friday, and J O Winship is reappointed township treasurer for another term.
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Henry
Pannie Vail
Wisconsin
Tev
Evans
Thomas ‘Monier
Paris
Myrtle Smyth
Sugar Grove
Sparling
Crow Meadow Grange
District Grange
Our
Putnam
Lucy Burt
Edith Case
J'. S. Hunt
Bureau County
A. Gunther
New York
James Lyons
C Gunther
Bonham School Boyiee
Lone Tree
Ray Anderson
J. R. Claneon
Suneday
A. McKeon’s
Hayward
Fannie Moffit
Lindsey Anderson
Nellie MelXoon
Purl
Bureau Co. Belng
Lone Tree Sunday School
Christain Tabernacle
Bennett
Christaan Church
Hia
de Rides
Grain-O grain drink advertised with numerous local notes
Grain-O advertised as a grain based coffee substitute priced 15 and 75 cents per package. Local social notes include school closing, visits, and revival meeting plans at the Christain tabernacle with Evangelist Bennett. An obituary style medical claim for rheumatism cures is listed with price 75 cents.
Local Notes From Emmet Township and Surrounding Area
Emmet Wolf infant died May 9 1900 at Geo Loesch residence and was buried at Catholic cemetery. Fred Wolf Jr and others recall school closing May 10 1900 with Mr A E White praised for his work. community gathering featured cake ice cream games and music.
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MT Palatine
Fred Koehler
Tog Tumt
Snday
Samuel Sipe
Geo. Noll
Henry
Tittle
Emmet Wolf
Fred_Gallaher
R. Revi Barker
Daniel McNabb
Tonita
McGee's
Ee Oes
Eyching
Batherie
White
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Algo
Ben Goods
Ae Sporting Goods
Enbls
Powers Fair ‘Store
Henry, Ibb
Wwjuul Ester Aurauti S
Varna
Varuna
David Long
Varua
Muust
Ed Ricketts
H. FE. Broaddus
Varia
W Kohler
Thureday
Aleo Gid
John Shields
Ed Guard
el Paso
Knapp
Rutland
Myers Kohler
Wasmer
W. B. Conklin
Varmi Chronicle
Andy Mins
C. Mae Ricketts
Faunie Coppie
Tiny Wood
R.D. Burdette
Carrie Patty
W. P.wiliams
Will Blackburn
Emma Loomis
George Bean
Ke- Wanee
Booth Whitefield
Delber Marshall
Péoria
Charles
Updegraif
Chandma Christman
George
Bertha Christman
Mra R. Rowe
Wm Jacobs
L. W. Waughop
Gunther
Alex
C. Brooks
John Riddle
Lewis Osborne
Renund
Wiliam Osborne le
Paramount
OUR . Clothing Dept
Tik Eind
Ilinois
Middie
C. M. Henderson & Co
Henderson
Marzluff
Amery Sherman
Ward
Mra
Myrtle (Wood) Newburn
G. FL. Wood
Fox River
Congregational Church
R. Simington
J. B. Eddy
Stteam
J. L. Downey
Isaac.o. Boyle
Lasalle
D.R. Shinn
Lostant
Rev Denning
John Swaney
J. B. Thornton
Magnolia
W. E. Hawthorne
Alfred Given
Florence
Rose Bosley
H. E. Beck
Morgan & Wright
Henry, Ill
Crass
Thur
Christian Upton
Hell
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