Local Family News From Peoria and Surrounding Area
Mr and Mrs Thomas Gibbons and daughter Gladys of Peoria spent Friday with Mrs Gibbons parents Mr and Mrs Wm O Leary Mrs Anderson daughter of Rey and Mrs McLeish left Tuesday for Woodward but plans to return for a longer visit later Frank Royce eldest son of D and Mrs Royce was taken to the Peoria hospital Friday for an attic operation and was doing nicely Delbert Marshall of Peoria visited Milby Marshalls then Mr and Mrs Hufty Marshall in the country for over Sunday Louis Osborn welcome a daughter named Mary Elizabeth infant now a family of three children Mrs Fred Hill's infant daughter christened Sunday at the Catholic church in Lacon Mildred Helen Godparents included Frank Hill of Moline and Margaret Schilling of Minonk Epworth League observed its anniversary with a program led by Miss Della Taylor and others The league elected new officers for the year with Miss Della Taylor president Anna Luft and McLeish as vice presidents Grace Atchison secretary Delbert Taylor treasurer Leila Maxwell organist and Elsie Gehr chorister The reports showed over 180 collected from May 1 1910 to May 1 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gibbons
Gladys
Peoria
Gibbons
Wm O'Leary
Anderson
Rey
MctLeish
Woodward
Frank Royce
Royce
Delbert Marshall
Milby Marshalls
Hufty Marshall
Louis Osborn
Mary Elizabeth
Fred Hill
Lacon
Frank Hill
Moline
Hill
Margaret Schilling
Minonk
Tittle
Mildred Helen
Epworth League
Della Taylor
Elsie
Mabel
Gehr
Ke. McLeish
Aidwine
Angie Baughman
Anna Luft
McLeish
Mabel Gehr
Grace Atchison
Delbert Taylor
Leila Maxwell
Elsie Gehr
Saved Child From Death After Severe Bronchial Trouble
G T Richardson of Richard son s Mills Ala recounts his child’s yearlong bronchial illness feared to be consumption. After trying many remedies and doctors, one bottle of Edwards Naw Discovery cured the child. The remedy treats coughs colds hoarseness asthma croup and sore gripped lungs. $1.00 bottle, 50c trial and guaranteed by druggists A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T Richardson
Richardson's Mills
Ala
Weing
A. J. Ironmonger
T. J. Segraves
Camp Grove Social News and Local Tidbits
In Camp Grove John McManus and Bert Duncan led Peoria callers on Monday. Mr Huff and his men fixed telephone wires and moved the switch to the Freeman Building. Miss Katie Hickey and Nellie visited Mrs Sharkey near Bradford returning with Mariam for a visit. King and Renzi delivered three horses to Lacon. Mrs Sparkle’s sister Mrs Cox visiting. About 170 friends of Mr and Mrs Freeman gathered at the Ball Tuesday night, presenting a rocker keepsake. They depart Thursday for Hutley. A depot crowd also gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
John McManus
Bert Duncan
Peoria
Mr. Huff
Freeman
Lacon
wMrs
Sparkle
Cox
Grove
Hutley
Community notes from Camp Grove and surrounding area
Long local item recounts social events in Camp Grove and nearby towns. Mentions dances at Camp Grove with plans for May 23, visitors from Wyoming and Indiana, births, renovations for a Fouts building restaurant, visits by Miss Anna Davidson and Mrs Riet, a wedding shower for Miss Kate Calgan, graduates Celestine Ryan, and various callers and relatives including Mrs. Tom Curn and Ella McGuire. Also notes about Dr Blough and a Sparland fish peddler, plus garden variety social updates and traveling between towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove T
King
Riel
Wyoming
Herman’ Webber
Wheeler
Anna Davidson
Riet
Tom Curn
Ella McGuire
Fennell
Kate Calgan
Reed
Brimtielu
Indiana
David Ross
Milo community notices mix of visits and births
Milo residents report Sunday visits at Bob Mallet’s and Jesse Hufnagel’s. The Conover school held a Milo town hall entertainment Friday. A daughter was born May 9 to Mr and Mrs James Hannan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
George Mallet
Bob Mallet
Conover School
Milo Town Hall
Joe Hufnnagel
George Reid
Jesse Hufnagel
Doan's Kidney Pills and Local News Update
Weather turns unusually warm and residents report various kidney issues. Doan's Kidney Pills are praised by Mrs. Joseph Beaumont of Chillicothe Illinois for back pain relief and general improvement after four to five years of suffering. Local notices mention Decoration Day address by Rev James, Children’s Day preparation, and community voices about corn planting and a new monument for William Salisbury Sr. Foley's Kidney Remedy also endorsed by A J Ironmonger and M N George Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walting
Doan
Joseph Beaumont
Chillicothe
Dean
Foster-Milburp Co
Buffalo
United States
Karl Doyles
Sia
Owen Doyle
Rev 'Tanes
la Prairie UP
Allie Webber
Castleton
Ivan
Rena
Wm. Salisbury
Karl Doyle
Foley
Kennedy
M. N- George
Srondale
Ala
A. J. Ironmonger
Lawn Ridge Notes Of Farm Activity And Local Visits
Farmers are busy in the cornfield this week as nearly everyone works fields. Otto Symmes returned from Joliet after a week visiting relatives. Mrs Wildéris and Mrs Hazel Wilcox are listed among residents needing assistance as illnesses linger. Theo Roll bought a 30 horsepower Overland automobile for line distribution and pleasure rides among friends. Seventh graders Pearl Grove Rosa Wilcox Mar bel Elmer Chapin traveled Tuesday to Hadelstein for final exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Symmes
Joliet
Svildéris
Community notes from Trinity and Lawn Ridge churches
Reverend Foley will represent Trinity parish and Mrs. Swaun Lawn Ridge at the Congregational State Association in Moline this week. A 10 cent tea at Mrs. Perkins home supported church needs, with proceeds $4.05. Decoration Day arrangements set, with Rev. Foley to speak and Edelstein Speer quartet providing music. Prof. Greene injured in auto work but recovering. Des Moines visitor J L Root among locals. Corn prices spark shelter whistles, farmers sell. Funeral of Rev. Rapp attended by many. LaPrairie Sunday School convention set May 21 with Rev E S Carr as speaker. Home-coming of reverend from hospital noted. Foley Kidney Pills advertised by A J Ironmonger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirs. Foley
Trinity Parish
Swaun
Lawn Ridge
Congregational State Association
Moline
Co. W. Perkins
C. W. Perkins
Wilbur Armstrong
Harry Brimmer
Speer
Edelstein
Foley
Fannie Perkins
Prof. Greene
J. B. Greene
J L. Root
Des Moines
Paul Rumbold
Morton
Rev. Rapp
T C. Moody
Peoria
la Prairie Township
Congregational Church
E. S Carr
Chillicothe
Curtis
Lacon Events Include Family Losses and School Notices
The community mourns an infant death of Mr and Mrs Fred Neuhalfen while Mrs Neuhalfen recovers from critical condition. Henry and Chicago visitors spent Sunday with local residents. Lacon board rehires several teachers and discusses salaries as Profs L S Smith is offered superintendent duties. Lacon high baseball defeats Henry 6 to 3 with about a dozen spectators. Charles Chambers, after arm amputation in Springfield, returns home and works in the garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Neuhalfen
Henry
Neuhalfen
Bayne
Chicago
Hopewell
Julia
Myrtle Strawn
Springfield
Mr. Chambers
Final Examinations Celebrate Calm, Strong Pupil Performance
County Superintendent reports end of central and final exams with no pretest rush. Names of pupils passing with average grades listed along with Lindley scholarship winners by township. Emphasizes reduced stress, adherence to compulsory schooling, and shared pride in student achievement.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cures Measles Cough
The little son of Mrs. O. B Palmer of Little Rock Arkansas recovered from a severe cough after a measles illness using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. She asserts the remedy cured him completely and he has not been bothered since. The genuine product comes in a yellow package and substitutes should be refused. A J Ironmoneyer, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B Palmer
Little Rock
Ark
Foley
Local notes from South Milo and area visits
Miss Lula Sherman spent last week with Mrs Gertrude Bentley Beulah Barker visited Carl s home. Mr and Mrs James McClane and daughter called on Charlie Swineman Sunday afternoon, still confined by muscular rheumatism. Dorcas society met at Mrs Charlie Austins. Melvin Griswold visited William Austins Monday. Reid school closed Friday with scholars treated to ice cream and cake. For muscle soreness Chamberlains Liniment is excellent and highly valued for rheumatism relief sold by A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Sherman
Gertrude Bentley Beulah Barker
Carl
James McClane
Irs
Charlie Swineman
Dorcas Society
Charlie Austin
Melvin Griswold
William Austin
Reid School
Marshall county news summaries and legal notices
Anselo Pasene of Toluca sues wife for divorce citing infidelity while La Rose delegates at National Royal Neighbors convention in Denver. census figures for La Rose disputed as mistransposed. Venona high school rites set for June with 11 graduates Jenks Thompson Mike Balensiefene and Martin Kamp. La Rose saloonkeepers fined 108.50 for slot machines. Rev Rudolph of La Rose attends St Louis synod with son William. school district backs new unsanitary, outdated schoolhouse. Election results show two f against school proposition. new building to include multiple rooms and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anselo Pasene
Toluca
C. H. Justis
la Rose
Royal Neighbors Convention
Denyver
Venona High School
Jenks Thompson
Mike Balensiefene
Martin Kamp
Marshall County
Rudolph
St. Louis
Wil- Ham
WENONA Notes on Local Visits and Church Events
Mrs J P Foster and son Joe visited Sterling relatives. Mr and Mrs Albert Carlson went to Chicago for an operation. Stella Turner is ill and off post office duties. Glenn Calhoun of Ldcon spent Sunday with Venona friends. Mrs Mack Holmstrom is improving after illness. Mrs Lucian Glover was in Peoria early this week. Rev Samuel Hunt from Oklahoma visits his sister Mrs Thomas in Dixon. Methodist services were well received with an old folks program, a concert, readings, and Epworth League events. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as a top remedy, 25 cents at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
J. P. Foster
Joe
Sterling
Albert Carlson
Chicago
Stella Turner
Glenn Calhoun
Ldcon
Venona Friends
Mack Holmstrom
Lucian Glover
Peoria
Samuel Hunt
Oklahoma
Thomas, Dixon
Methodist Church
Epworth” League
Roanoke saloon fight ends in debt and blame
Cal Gish, ex county treasurer, opened a Roanoke saloon after leaving office last December, then closed it and left for the west. Suits in attachment were begun, but the stock was covered by a chattel mortgage. He previously served as sheriff and deputy, but is said to have damaged finances through the saloon episode. In Kentucky, Representatives Kerrick Ireland and Fahy voted for initiative and referendum, which failed. Andrew Carnegie offered Rochelle $10,000 for a library site with $1,000 yearly maintenance, a result of local push for a public library. J M Howell of Greensburg praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, sold by A. J. Ironmonger and T J. Segraves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STATH
Cal Gish
Roanoke
West
Cal
Minoak News
Kerrick
Ireland
Fahy
Andrew Carnegie
Rochelle
Probate Court notes and real estate transfers
Probate Court records show estate actions for Alia Eliza Reddan Nellie Mountjoy and minor In re Mation Doyle and Herbert Doyle with guardianship matters and final reports. Real estate transfers include quit claim and warranty deeds for multiple properties in Steuben Richland and Hearty areas among Keefe Ward McBulee and Go abutting properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alia Eliza Reddan
John W
Harry
Nellie Mountjoy
Mation Doyle
Herbert Doyle
Belle Doyle
Herbert
Guardian
Miranda
G. 2 Doyle
Mary J. Keefe
Rosier A.ward
Hanora
Jougens S. Cooper
Steuben
Charles J. McBulee
Marine Thlee
Starranty
DeVore
Frenthovers Dee
Richland
Thomas J. Jones
Timothy S.want
Arabelles
Hearty
James R. Gonner
A. Knapp
Block
Broadmoor
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Standard Oil Company Incorporated
Real
Sterling Disco
Milwaukee
Keystone
ML. McLaughlin
Sparland, Ill
Claflin
LA AN Ss Sporting
Zpeoria
Sparland
Rment
Benj Hewitt
Frank Anantwerp
Ot Leary
Misa
Matie
Henrys
Otto “Bratik
Jesse ‘Reinbeck
Campbell
Marie
O’léary
Blic
Bléary
Soohenson
Nellie O'Leary
Walter Edison
Ema
ISE
Celestine Ryan
Mrs
Ryan Celestine
Ethel Hollinsworth
Mike
Dr Blough
Michael McManus
Saratoga
A. . J. Ironmonger
Acon Journal
Scott
Jennie E. Clark
Clara Montgomery
Rose Ely
Esther Kamp
Mabel Souba
Anna Cowan
McKinley Thompson
Erwin Korneman
Mariam Wabel
Emma A. Koch
Nellie S. Jacobs
Kathryn M. Cain
Harry Zeigler
Alice M. Jurgensen
Gertrude French
Mildred McAdam
Levi E. South
Edna Murphy
Cecil Buck
Hattie Wagner
John Spicer
Leonard McLaughlin
Margaret A. Lawless
Biste Fleming
Mary S. Coffman
Mildred Rithmiller
Roberta Gardner
Florence I. May
Maurine Felt
Haley Wagner
Bruce Bennington
Guy Placher
Margaret A. Nolan
Edwin J. Lesige
Marie A. Plaszek
Bessie L. Hawks
Paul Snow
Cecil V. Traver
Cedric Thompson
H. T. Cadell
Frank H Idable
Sidney Browne
Lloyd
Lindley
Jennie &. Clark
Rose FP. Bly
Whitefield
Belle Plain
la Prairie
Edwin Korneman
Bennington
Nellie B. Jacobs
Evans
Leonard E McLaughlin
Mary S Coffman
E. Frank Perry
SOUTH
Chamberlain
T J _ Segraves
Marshall County News
Bucklen
A. J. Shronmonger’s
T. J. ‘Seigraves
J M Howell
Greensburg, Ky
T J. Segraves
Court House News
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