Local Notes Highlight Visitors and School Honors
Peoria visitors meet Sundiy friends as Mrs Thomas Hosk and others tour the area. Mary Whitcomb of Bloomington visits her sister Mrs Shaw Tesmer. Mr and Mrs Ernest Kline own a Kurtzman plane from Peoria. Lacon school earns state diploma. Hoffman praises cleanliness and library needs. Mrs George Luke passes away after illness. funeral in Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hosk
Peoria
Sundiy
Ethel O'Brien
Peru
J C Ohlman
L. R
Henry
Mary
N . W. McCartney
Lacon Baptist Rehair Lh
Blotesche
O'Leary
Daisy O'Leary
H. Campbell
Symphony Orchestra
Mairie ‘O'Leary
Bessie McCartney
Woman’s Club
Lacon
Public Library
Dr Everett
van Antwerp & Osborne
Maubach & Betts
Maubach
George Luke
St. Francis Hospital
Win ‘Apen
T. E. Apen
Sparland
Laton
Baptist Church
Hatfield
Eas
Weekend Travel and Local School Notes Chronicle
Robert Garret, geologist and Northwestern University student, sprained his ankle after a Starved Rock trip and returned Sunday. Mrs Dunlap and family finished an eight month Washington California visit, sharing coastal scenery and Monterey’s first frame house, with plans to return next October. The Wenona interscholastic event yielded several top placements in oratory and athletics, and tennis saw promising debuts by Sparr and Pelz. Mrs Hamilton Barr’s funeral in Sparland remembered with a large floral tribute and choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Garret
Northwestern University of Chicago
Zetta Gehr
Starved Rock
D M Dunlap
Washington
California
Aberdeen
Wash
Dunlap
San Francisco
Myr
James Waugh
San Franciso
Riverside
Delmont Hotel
Missions
Santa Cataline Islands
Wenona
Emma Cumming
Viola Haller
Lacon
Milford Marshall
Gladys Smith
Vi Babbington
Chester van Antwerp
Sparland
Washburn
Henry
Varna
Toluca
Venita Sparr
Mabel Pelz
Florence Merdian
Helen Phillips
Sparr
Pelz
Ganzer
Prompt Cures for Colds Endorses Chamberlain's Remedy
A period advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy provides prompt relief and a permanent cure for bad colds. It describes action on nature's plan, lung relief, easier expec toration, and restored health, noting worldwide sales and dependability. Sold by A. J Tronmonger and T J Segraves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. J Tronmonger
T J Segraves
Body Recovered of Ernest Saunders in Slough Near Lacon
Remains of Ernest Saunders, drowned in October, were found last Sunday in Babb's Slough about five miles below Lacon tangled in willows. A companion, Burnett, was found earlier. four Chicago campers were aboard when the accident occurred. An inquest was held and burial occurred at Lacon LA PRAIRIE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Saunders
Lacon
Babb’s
Saunders
Chicago
Burnett
Health factor in success from bowel regularity
Health is the major factor in a pianist's success, with regular bowels linked to well being. Constipation is said to hinder performance. Chamberlain's Tablets supposedly improve appetite and digestion without moving the bowels. Sold by A J Irons Monger and Ty J Segraves Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironsmonger
Ty J. Segraves
Camp Grove Society Notes and Local Business
Camp Grove reports the dissolution of the Bogner and Fennell partnership as Bogner buys Fennell's interest. Miss Bickerman returned home after visiting Mrs. Bogner. A St Patrick's parish grand ball is set for May 27 at O'Brien's hall with music by Bradford orchestra. supper served 6 to 12 with ice cream cake sandwiches pickles and coffee. Tickets dance $1 supper 25 cents. James Murphy and son Frank buy a Cadillac automobile. Croup and respiratory illness warnings accompany an ad for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
Bogner
Lenon Bushawn
Thomas Cain
Kruger
Brimfield
James Murphy
Frank
Sugar Grove School News and Family Visits
The Duffield family entertained relatives from near Bureau last Sunday by auto. John B Loomis hosted his sister in law and her Kansas City daughters. Bayne Wilson of Spencer visited cousins the Duffields and Mrs Loomis. Lorna Blackburn passed her measles disrupted exam under Miss Stephens and earned a scholarship. Stephens closed a successful year with a picnic and program including songs and readings. The board rehired Stephens at higher wages. A box social last November funded maps and library items for the school. Holiday work added a hardwood floor a new cistern top and a pitcher pump. Sugar Grove hopes to earn a one room school tag in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Duffield
Bureau
John B. Loomis
Lee Smith
Kansas City
Bayne Wilson
Spencer
Lacon
Miss Stephens
Uirunner
Clara Roth
Doctor King’s New Discovery praised by Marion druggist
C Lower, a Marion druggist, endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for colds and throat and lung troubles saying it cured his wife after other remedies failed. The ad claims it helps bronchial coughs and urges keeping a bottle at home. Prices are 60 cents and a dollar and it’s guaranteed by A Fane SE and T J Segraves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lower
Marion
Dr. King
A. Fane SE
T J Segraves
Lone Tree Social Notes and School Examinations
Community updates from Lone Tree note visits by Mrs. Poignant and Mrs. Downey to Lindsey Anderson and John Reid's. Gloria Anderson leaves school to help on the farm. several students including Wesley Anderson and Velma Anderson pass final exams and await certificates. School closes May 28 with a short program and a cream and cake reception. Theresa O'Brien aids Lindsey Anderson with sewing amid final exam preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Daniel Anderson
John Reid
Poignant
Little Mabel
Oliver Downey
John Carroll
Frank Jennett
Elizabeth
Lindsey Anderson
Lillian Kane
Bradford
Theresa O’brien
Gloria Anderson
Wesley Anderson
Carrie Anderson
Velma Anderson
Muriel Wright
Marguerite Garroll
Wip Eee Anderson
Hazel Dowwere
Ee School
Siven
Taviewy
Local Remedy Advised For Rheumatism In Newton
A well known resident of Newton Massachusetts advocates a prepared liniment as a quick remedy for rheumatism. He describes applying a warm bottle and liniment to the arm, claiming the condition improved, though the account is partial and garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnysis Atersan
Newton
Willl
Court House News: Local Real Estate Transfers Listed
Circuit court records show transfers from Walter Burnett to William McCartney across five rods in La Prairie and several Toluca Santa Fe parcels. Numerous parcels titled between family members and local developers appear, naming McGonnigal, Trompeter, and Thierry chains. notes include subdivision lots and undivided interests across Evans and Sparland. The section closes with ads and a Omaha flood reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Duke
Duke Bros
Peter West
Walter Burnett
William McCartney
Sn Sec 12
la Prairie
William A. Bell
Henry Wilmiy
Groveiaar
la Rose
W. A. Knapp
M. L. Coan
Broadsmoor
Henry C. Bergantz
Homer Bergantz
Angelo Penderganana
Peter Rocci
Negan
Santa Fe Lst
Toluca
Oliver P. Wilson
Margaret E. Thierry
Evans
Mary L. Thierry
Reuben M. Wilson
John L. McGonnigal
Maurice McGonnigal
Santa Fe
Devlin
Lawrence McGonnigal
Andreas Stoertzer
Adam
Emma Glatz
Ephriam Hoyt
Henry
L. Shaw Tesmer
Anton Trompeter
Cotton
Sparland
Anton
Ricke Trompeter
Ernest A
Ruth Kline
Antone Trompeter
William
Holler
Robert Rickey
Stephen Morrell
William Morrell
Susie White
Varna
Community Notes From Local Sundays and Visits
Cottage scenes include Roy Maynard and family guests at Ed Decker's. George Milner shot a wolf and unearthed three pups nearby. Byron Allen hosts Mr and Mrs C Hay and others. Rude Miller and children visited John Cotter’s. Ernest Reynolds family with Arthur Obermeyer near Princeton. A son born to Daniel Donovan and wife on May 18. Frank Lidgard and children in Bradford Friday. Hiram Snell visited Frank Doty over Sunday. Grandma Foster stayed with Byron Allen from Thursday to Sunday. Halladay and Lee Brokaw hosts for Sunday visits. Theo Borg family visits Sty Anderson near Biskilva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Maynard
Ed Decker
George Milner
Byron Allen
C. Hay
Mary Hayden
Fate
Ivan
Lidgard
Rude Miller
John Cotter
Ernest
Reynolds
Arthur Obermeyer
Princeton
Daniel Donovan
Frank Lidgard
Bradford
Hiram Snell
Frank Doty
Grandma Foster
Halladay
Lee Brokaw
Theo Borg
Sty Anderson
Biskilva
Newspaper Snippet Mentions Visits and Health Cure
A fragment notes John O Neal and family visiting at William Saes in Henry Sunday. Charlesay stayed in Tiskilwa with Roy Bear. Mrs Bear visited briefly. An Auburn New York man with kidney and bladder trouble used Foley Kidney Pills and reports a permanent cure a year later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O’neal
Wm. Saes
Henry
Ts.arlesay
Auburn
N. Y
J. A. Farmer
Zheer
Lawn Ridge Community News Briefs and Notices
Several local residents recovered from illnesses, including Henry Lukehart and Mr. Stephens, with Irvin Lukehart’s son improving. Mrs. H B Crady enjoyed a visit from sister Mrs. May Lavinus and Miss Sims of Edelstein. A newborn daughter brought joy. all reported progressing nicely. J L Root of Des Moines visited relatives along the county line road. Miss Hosler missed school for her grandmother’s funeral in Pearis. April pupils praised for good attendance: Myrle Chapin Esther Budde Sadie Predmore Ethel Streitmatter Leroy Streitmatter Leland Donath Mary Donath Allen Morrison. Joe Boxer, from Kentucky, left for Peoria to return to old position. employer urged his return. A Miscellaneous Magazine club formed by local ladies to discuss current literary topics with the Aid society. Mrs. Fannie Perkins presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Society
Fannie Perkins
Cure for Stomach Disorders Supposedly Found in Tablets
Stomach disorders may be avoided by Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad claims many remarkable cures and notes sale by T. J. Segraves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
T. J. Segraves
Tongue Test Sparks Patient Doctor Exchange
A doctor asks to see the patient’s tongue to gauge illness, while the patient laments that no tongue can reveal how bad he feels, underscoring a humorous tension between medical probing and personal pain.
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