Our Sister Towns Lacon and Nearby Visitors
The column lists residents and visitors from Lacon and nearby towns including Chicago Venona Henry Peoria Washburn Metamora and Lincoln areas. Names mentioned include Thomas Bullman Myers Shaw Evans Ward Barnes Thompson Broaddus Henderson Thompson Grieves Franks Dugan and others. Events noted cover fairs commencements school festivals and a state convention in Quincy with several people traveling or staying for events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Mir Chas Thomas
Chicago
Sue Bullman
Venona
Dr Kinnear
Henry
Lucie Myers
Metamora
T. M. Shaw
Judge Evans
Peoria
Ham Ward
Fred Barnes
Washburn
J.L. Myers
Jennie Ireeman
Doug. Thompson
Neilson
Stratton
Kansas
L. G. Thomp
John I. Thompson
Jessie Goodrich
Nebraska
Irving Broaddus
Molilo Henderson
Indapendence
J. SS. Thompson
N. Barnes
Washington, D. C
D. N
Springfield
Chas Dugan
Chisago
Mabel Green
Nellie Dillon
Temperance Hall
M I. Church
J. Thompson
Emma May
Geo A. Banger
Sune Tconvention
Quincy
Sparland Community Notes and Visitors Mentioned
Sparland news notes Henry Hoskins illness visitors from Campbell and wife plan to attend the world’s fair around June. Egg prices at Barr’s steady at 14 cents a dozen. Teachers re-employed for Sparland school. Mrs Wilmot and Sarah Lee from Nebraska visiting. Edward Burson of California visiting relatives. A Barr’s also offers two dozen eggs for sale. Mrs Martha and daughters visiting Des Moines, Iowa. Athay family headed to Chicago for world’s fair. Witham Atwood visiting relatives. Hen ry women visiting downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Henry Hoskins
Campbell
J. A. Barr's
Sparland School
Wilmot
Sarah Lee
Nebraska
Cis
I. A
Daoughter
Chicago
A. Barr's
Witham’ Atwood
Henry
Ove City
Local Butcher Changes Hands to Tim Van Antwerp
Mrs Robt McDonough and Mrs Howitt report a change in ownership as Frank Deyoe sells to Tim Van Antwerp. Deyoe plans to move to Bradford after building a strong trade here, leaving customers saddened by the departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber
Robt McDonough
Howitt
Frank Deyoe
Tim van Antwerp
Bradford
Deyoe
Whitefield News Briefs From Princeton To Sugar Grove
Mrs Swift of Princeton visits daughter Mrs Callie Clawson. Several residents papering for Deacon Dunlap. Elsie Hill visits grandpa Hill in Houry. Clyde Emerick visits aunt Miss Dunlap. Ed Hannum returns from Elmira after three weeks of school. Lyman Hunt adds a new roof. Clint Aptograph remodeling for Mrs Smith and Mrs Commodore Henkins. Mrs Peter Bell ill with lame arm under Alice's care. Grace Hankinson Mildred Clift take music lessons in Henry with Mrs Jones. Mildred Clift almost surprised by May basket visitors. Oscar Hill wife and others visit Crow Meadow Grange and view inventions with initiation. Mark Gregory to doctor sick horse. returns with wife to gather wildflowers. Geo Vail injured chasing May basket hangers. head gash, not serious. Memorial service at Whitefield Center M B church June 4 at 2 pm by Rev Tazard. Henry post invited. Children’s Day same place at 8 pm. Program planned. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Princeton
Callie Clawson
Gilpin
Deacon Dunlap
Elsie Hill
Houry
Grandpa Hill
Clyde Emerick
Miss Dunlap
Ed Hannum
Elmira
Lyman Hunt
Clint Aptograph
Smith
Commodore Henkins
High Prairie
Frank Dawson
Peter Bell
Alice
Grace Hankinson
Mildred Clift
Henry
Jones
Oscar Hill
Whitefield Center
M. B
Tazard
Henry Post
Whitefield Center News Recap and Local Court Session
Whitefield Center notes report Mrs O Dellis sick and local visits by Jim Chambers and Postmaster Brown. A surprise party forms in the near future. May basket memories and neighborhood music at Mildred Cliff event. Court adjourned at Whitefield with Quinn vs Randers on a disputed local case, verdict split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Center
O. Dellis
Jim Harris
J. R. Newman
Kittie Monier
Hosfield
Jim Chambers
Brown
Burt
Magoon Barnes
D. M. Dunlap
Landers and Quinn
Nelson
Tiskilwa
Madge Camory
Mra Norton
Whitefield
Charlie
Mike
May
Mildred Cliff
Claudio Ray
Grace Hankison
Mildred
Bargains Ahead at Reynolds Bros Shoes Sale Saturday
Immense drives in next Saturday at Shoes Reynolds Bros. Shoes stand at the head. They offer the neatest fitting and most comfortable shoes in the section with new oxford and blucher styles. Also an extensive summer dress fabrics inventory and wool dress goods to close. Odds and ends in men’s and boys’ clothing priced at one regular price. A great line of straw hats, outing shirts, hosiery, suspenders, True Fit overalls and working jackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Bros
Local Notes and Fairside News From the Burson Area
Saggara and Updegraff begin this week on I. Waughop's new barn. Fairs sights draw visits by R. Waughop and wife and others with family updates. Billie Rowe reports four foxes captured for a $1 bounty each while several locals visit relatives and plan trips to the Chicago fair. Community life covers accidents, new shops, a blacksmith, and a curious park game revival with social notes on local manners and a discussion of the Times column about the black pod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saggara
Updegraff
I. W. Waughop
R. Waughop
Effie
H. Marshall
Lewis Burson
Edward Burson
Meister
Johnny Shrepford
Nellie Baugh
Mrs Bedford
Zarmon
Billie Rowe
Laco
Clara Bonham
H. D. Bonham
Allie Bonham
California
Lewis
Chicago
Venona
Billy
Whitefield Corners Community Notes and Visitors
Local items from Whitefield Corners report C Swift remaining in the country assisting with a new barn project. Mrs E Falk visits sister Mrs McGee who remains ill. Emeline Townley of Crow Mead visits her mother Mrs Frank Johnson. Mr and Mrs C Tanquarry spend weekend with their children at the Corners. Mrs G Clark and Mrs Booth of Henry visit Fosdick family. Woodmen plan ice cream and strawberry festival with a literary program next Tuesday night. Arthur True's new house is nearly ready. Niblock and crew have been at work about two weeks. Billy demonstrates practical skills around the site. Dr Willis notes several improvements around his residence this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
C. Swift
E. Falk
McGee
Emeline Townley
Crow Meadow
Frank Johnson
C. Tanquarry
G. Clark
Booth
Henry
C. Fosdick
Arthur True
Billy
Mr True
Willis
Hoe
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Fast Relief
The advertisement claims a “Mystic Cure” cures rheumatism in a day to eight days. It asserts rapid action on the system, removing the cause and delivering immediate improvement after the first dose. Sold by Owens, druggist, for five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owell
Wittefield and Baughs Move Into New Home
South Wittefield, Wm Baughs have moved into their new house, and George Holler and wife were visiting in the country last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wittefield
Wm Baughs
George Holler
Lodge members defend J T amid publication dispute
Our lodge reports members stand with J T and denounce the publications as an outrage, stating no hard feelings among the group and urging continued unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T
Farmers finish field work as others plan events in Saratoga
In Saratoga farmers mostly finished planting horn with some still at it. Frank Doyle and wife plan to return to Nebraska this week as his wife is very poorly. Decoration services set two weeks from next Sunday June 11 at the church with a short address, recitations, and songs. Owen Doyle’s mule died after being frightened during harrowing. A shadow sociable is planned at the town hall one week from next Friday, with a curtain, partners chosen for supper. Willie Blackburn’s team runaway caused a pulverizer accident, injuring a horse and leading to its death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Frank Doyle
Nebraska
Owen Doyle
Wilie Blackburn
Crow Meadow notices and local updates mix with a testimonial
Nellie Riely closes her school in the Quinn district on Friday. Crow Meadow hosts Telegraph Grange visitors and a goat riding event as two candidates attend. Wm Niblock Jr begins a new barn on Jas Quinn’s farm, aiming to finish by hay season. Also a testimonial touts Chamberlain s Pain Balm by W B Denny with 50 cent bottles locally available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Niblock Jr
Jas, Quinn
Crow Meadow Ge
Telegraph Grange
Chamberlain
W B. Denny
Dairyman
New Lexington
Ohio
J. W. Neice
Memorial Day Observance Detailed in Magnolia Events
Memorial Day events announced for Tuesday May 30 with Garfield Post relief corps marching to the cemetery to lay flowers on 19 graves and returning to the church for exercises led by Rev Morse of Sandy and Army nurse Mrs Wilson of Wenona. Address by Rev Bliss and music planned. Also notes on local class, play, and charity ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Garfield
Relief Corps
Friends
Post Hall
Sharp
Morse
Sandy
Wilson
Wenona
Liver Health Advertisement From Dr Powell's Drug Store
An old advertisement warns of bilious symptoms and teases a liver stomach and bowels remedy. It touts a herbal cure as superior and claims it relieves dyspepsia indigestion and related aches. Price is 75 cents with fractional bottles available at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
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Bate S. S. Clarke
Cottonwood
Illinois
Seventh Avenue
Clarke & CO. Dry Gooda
S. Adams
PsoRia
Henry Republican
Grang Burr
Sugar Grove
Joe Caley
Will Wallace
Will
Saturda
Bell
Quinn
Randers
Landers
Court House
Baeinry
Llailis
Lizzie
Abram Anderson
Thease
Keelay Institute
Martin
Imes
J. T
Magnolia
Lewis Casteel
Lou Stilwell
Rachel Dent
Garfield Post
Jack Raley
Phillips
Co. H 104Th Regiment Ml
Magcolia
Bram Xy
Sattais
Minot
America
Ill
Il Sa
Glark & Sou
Putnam
Henry Market
Jaorge Nicholson
Dé. Co
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