Varna Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events
The Varna column notes visits by Mrs. Herman Schmidt of Lacon and daughter Mrs. Gailen Feazel, Dr. Potts of Lacon, and many local residents to nearby towns. It covers dances, court appearances, a Swedish church party, medal wins by Qozell Stateler and Carrie Lenz, a surgical recovery, and a new baby boy born to Victor Stoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Herman Schmidt
Lacon
Gailen Feazel
Potts
Grace
Tessie Kelly
Venona
Messrs
Stateley McCoy
Maurice Wright
Jean Reeves
Howard Schmidt
Toluca
John Roberts
Lexington
H. H. Thierry
Edna Lindstrom
Messrs. Frank
Amil Grill
Jerome Johnson
C. B. Ricketts
Pontiac
Frank
Tex St. Clair
Samuel Holman
Washburn
John Holmstrom
Ed Maleham
Evelyn
Peoria
Lofgren
John Shields
Jacob Myers
Samuel Potter, Jr
Ian Clifford
Magnolia
Carrie Lenz
Qozell Stateler
Low Blackman
Dr. Hoge
Grace Tinkham
Wenona
Alton
Ed Norton
Son Curry
North Dakota
J. W. Whetzel
Henry
S. T. Rowe
Huffman
Plainfield
M. L. Norton
Victor Stoner
Constipation Cured by Dr. Kings New Life Pills Ad
Sanbury Pennsylvania man John Supsic hails the pills as the best for constipation indigestion and liver complaint. Price 26 cents. Endorsed by 7 J Segraves and A J Ironmonger. Ad posted to promote relief with a health claim.
Hopewell Markets and Local Social Visits Report
Market notes show corn at 51 and oats at 80446c with a May 20 Tuesday market. Social rounds list Peter Benson and family at John Selquist’s Sunday and multiple Varna visits by the Selquist and Anderson families, including Miss Elyina Lindberg assisting Mrs Peter Stromgren for a week, plus Earl Donelson’s trip to Peoria for a two week stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Peter Benson
John Selquist
Mitchell Miller
Marion Head
Varna
Gust Gustafson
Peter Stromgren
C. F. Anderson
G. Hultgren
Ethel
David Anderson
Elyina Lindberg
Ponto Carlson
Evar Carlson
Sturday
Ed Coleson
Palmer Hultgren
Earl Donelson
Peoria
Foley Kidney Pills Prove Safe Aid for Women’s Health
A family doctor notes women seek help for female trouble but improve when their kidneys and bladder are treated. The ad claims Foley Kidney Pills are the best and safest medicine for such times, tonic and quick in results. Also Promissory Note Books Judgment Note Books and Receipt Books offered for sale at The Republican office along with Legal Blanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Ironmonger
Adv
Cordelia Copeland
Ardeola
Foley
Clearance Sale of Suits Coats and Dresses
Record-breaking reductions in our Ready-to-Wear Department for Suits Coats Dresses and Waists of fine quality priced at about half their former prices Spring garments must go regardless of profit If you are in need of a suit coat dress or waists you may find $25 Dresses $25 to $30 Suits $20 to $25 Suits $16.50 $10.95 to $10.00 Coats $20 Coats also other bargains offered $10.00
Bergner Store Hosts Annual May White Sale Event
The Bergner Store runs its Annual May White Sale with snowy undermuslins and white goods offered at very low prices. The event invites women who benefited from prior White Sales to take advantage of larger assortments, finer quality, and greater value than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergner
Stylish Sensible Summer Shoes at Peoria Store Showroom
Peoria's exclusive shop for women and children displays a large complete summer footwear stock in all shapes and leathers. Prices range wide to suit every purse and taste. Shoppers will be pleased with assortments and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Community Notes from Quaker Lane and Surrounding Towns
Local residents attend church events and social functions. The schedule includes baccalaureate on June 1 and commencement June 6 with speakers Rev. R K Stetson and Luther C. Hinkle. Alumni events, May day festivities, plays, banquets, and a campus track meet are listed alongside community hunts for wolves and a flood of social gatherings.
McNabb community notes feature play success and local events
The McNabb Dramatic company’s Friday performance drew praise though backstage workers were tired. The stage, decorated by M. E. church ladies, will host a repeat in Magnolia or Hennepin next week. Edgerly and Schutz bought Studebaker cars in the area. 15 or 20 more are promised. School ends June 6 with a picnic. a dance follows at McNabb Hall. Browns visited La Salle. Ziegler party traveled in their new eight cylinder. Sunday school now at 10 a.m.. a new bank building faced flooding from last week’s rain. Rose Travis will teach in Centervale next year. Hetty Vollenwieder retained, currently visiting Jersey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgerly
Granville
B. J. Schutz
Hennepin
McNabb Hall
la Salle
Putnam County
Hetty Vollenwieder
Hetty
Jersey City
McNabb notes progress on bank and road work
The new bank building rises rapidly with a basement nearly dug but groundwater delaying progress. Dean King holds the McNabb elevator duties during his father’s absence while William tours Colorado with his daughter Lucille. A road grader works on the main thoroughfare west of town as plans for graveling this spring unfold. The McNabb baseball team has upcoming games versus Swaney Standard Mt Palatine. School ends about June 6 with finals looming and May basket parties are noted. Foley Kidney Pills advertised for kidney and bladder ailments.
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Dean
King
McNabb
William
Colorado
Lucille
Swaney
Standard
Mt. Palatine
McNabb School
Commencement set for class of 1913 at Putnam hall
The 1913 graduating class will hold commencement Tuesday evening June 3 at the hall. Opal Board and Julia Christenson are the graduates. Baccalaureate is Sunday June 1 at the Christian church with Rev. Thomas delivering the sermon. Local notices report several family visits and health updates as well as the death of Mrs. Albert Sheldon near Tiskilwa with services held at the M E church in Tiskilwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Smith
Dana
Wm. Wheeler
Fairbury
Seipe
August Lith
Rec
Chesney
Princeton
James Wherry
Miss Amy
Ottawa
Amy Wherry
Albert Sheldon
Local notes from Lostant and vicinity in 1918
Emma Phillips improves but remains ill. Juror William Goodike serves at county court. William Groat and Henry Foley ship horses. David Ryan loses two cows to lightning in Tuesday storm. W H Gutteridge re elected Rutland schools superintendent. Mrs Mary Becker of Chicago visits Lostant. Mr Al Marshall and son Harry visit from DePue. family plans return. Dr Schoenneshoefer hires Hannum helpers to paint east-side properties. Mrs Frazier and son from Ohio visit Oscar Frazier’s family. Estella H Bell attends Illinois Music Teachers' association in Bloomington. Wenona high school graduates Julia Ethel Morgan among class of 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lostant
Emma Phillips
Wm. Goodike
Th County Court
Wm. Groat
Henry Foley
David Ryan
W. H. Gutteridge
Rutland
Mary Becker
Chicago
al Marshall
Harry
DePue
Mr. Marshall
Schoenneshoefer
R. G. Hannum
Wenona Resident Praises Dean's Kidney Pills
A Wenona resident reports relief from back pain kidney disorder dizziness and nocturnal urination after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The testimonial from Charles F Reeser endorses the product emphasizing kidney regulation and overall relief.
Ill in Streator hospital and family notes
The passage notes the daughter of the late Dr HB R Atwood and niece of Mr and Mrs A H Ruble, and that Mrs Mary Rhineman has been ill. Sisters and relatives have visited her in Streator hospital. The body of the late Mrs Julia Dugan Parret’s daughters was brought from Farmer City and buried beside her mother in Hope cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HB. R. Atwood
A. H. Ruble
Mary Rhineman
Wm. Schiffbauer
Charles Arenz
Lizzie Schiffbauer
Streator Hospital
Julia Dugan Parret
Farmer City
Hope Cemetery
Progress Toward Peace by Bryan and Wilson Plan
William Jennings Bryan praises President Wilsons peace proposal as the largest step toward peace. He cites prolonged investigation before war and urges US leadership, while Secretary of State and Cardinal Gibbons express hopes that arbitration and international tribunals will prevent hostilities and knit nations together in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
New York
International Conference
Wilson
Bryan
United States
England
Washington
Cardinal Gibbons
Britannia
Columbia
Atlantic
The Good Old Times Told By Lemuel Hick
A humorous verse laments changing prices and bygone frugality. It recalls bacon, butter, and grocery costs from forty years ago, contrasts a dollar’s buying power with today, and notes that owners and workers are busy preparing boats for season work and pleasure.
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Lemuel
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J. H. Taggart
John Swaney
Metta Lassmann
Champaign
John Wilsons
Harold Sutherland
Whther Buckley
Russell Tomlinson
DeKalb
Frank Davis
Ray Bumgarner
F. B. Smith
Hazel Bowman
Hunter-Allen Lumber Company
American Steel & Wire Company
Consolidated School
Fandon
W. G. Griffith
Elsa Brennemann
Marie Fallaher
Ben
Ed Studgvin
Frank Smith
George Lippert
Henry Shields
Charles F. Reeser
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
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Indiana
SILO
Wile T. Law
Magnolia, Ill
Ayer
Lowell
J. S. Case’and
Jones
Hayes and
Blue Star
McCormick
Apex
Fairbanks-Marge Co
U. S
A. B.C
Farmers’ General Supply
J. KF. Wolf
McNabb Illinois
Z. Frank Titus
Magnolia, Til
Albert Pletsch
Mcnabb, Ill
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McNabb Central 183
W. A. Simmons
Olive Atrect Bank
Barnes’ University
Medico Shirariscal Society
St. Louis
Bank Na
W. H. Weathers
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