Local Notes from Varna and Whitefield Corners 1912
A collection of small town items from Varna and nearby Whitefield Corners includes residents visiting, relatives in town, and social events. Notes mention Miss Hattie Yellowstep in Varna, visits by Mr. and Mrs. Judd, funeral attendance, confirmations at the Swedish church, and local weather and storm damage. Also featured are community updates on schools, fairs, street life, and endorsements for Chamberlain's Tablets and Foley Kidney Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Potter
Clifford
Magnolia
Arthur Skinner
Chicago
J. W Skinner
Ernest Schumacher
Alma
Ervine
H. H. Thierry
Gladys Ricketts
Margaret Kamp
la Rose
Maud Bell
Peoria
Mudd
Joseph Bell
Joel Haws
Venona
Lynn Broaddus
Walter Broaddus
Lacon
Bessie Esterdahl
Wenona
Nita Mun- Bon
Bessie Hylen
L. K Hall
George Griffin
Whitefield Center
Ladies’ Aid
Charles Aukland
Stevens
Mrs. Carver
Sparland
Grandma Culver
Grandma
Hopewell Notes On Local People And Events
George Carlson from Minnesota assists Andrew Linder with farm work before returning home. Anna Extrem goes to Moline to learn dressmaking. Otto Carlson and Wm Anderson visit Princeton by auto. Mrs. Mitchell Miller visits Herman Scheffelbin. Andrew Tfeazel and Ed Lane attend a ball game in Henry. Elmer Flesberg and Ellen Johnson from Hopewell join a Varna Swedish church confirmation. Alfred Adolphson family visit John Okerberg. Carl Otto breaks his leg near the foot Wednesday while harrowing. Dr. Peterson treats him. Caution urged on neglecting colds due to diphtheria or pneumonia risk. Foley’s Honey and Tar advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aranem
Tatanaienemrs
Solin Johnson's
Bidwell Place
Clay -Pitney
Thomas Seelye
Norton Moffitt
Mr. Moffitt
Mr Seelyes
Crosdick
Scribe
Merton Swift
Henry
Alfred Betts
Betts
Whitefield
Stella Dorff
Lucian Fosdick
Elizabeth Fountain
Flo Brokaw
Amree Longman
Roy Hills
Mary Shorts
Henry Hufnagel
Margaret Myers
Moffitt Woods
Margaret
Lindsey
Hopewell
George Carlson
Minnesota
Andrew Linder
Anna Extrem
Moline
Otto Carlson
Wm Anderson
Princeton
Mitchell Miller
Herman Scheffelbin
Andrew Tfeazel
Ed Lane
Herry
Elmer Tflesberg
Ellen
Estate of Michael A. Dooling notices claims
Administrator announces that all persons with claims against the estate of Michael A Dooling deceased must present them to the County Court of Marion Illinois at the county courthouse in La Harpe on the first Monday in May for adjustment. Creditors urged to file promptly and settle claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael A. Dooling
Marshall
Memorial Services at Saratoga Mill Church Sunday
Memorial services announced for Saratoga Mill Church with Rev E S Busby delivering the sermon. The Lacon male quartet will sing. Children meet June 1 at 2 30 for Children’s Day practice. telephone outages hinder calling all children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Mill
E. S Busby
Lacon
Doyle School
Landers
Blough
Will Rickey
Henry
Henry Aukland
County Board Chooses Treasurer After Death Vacancy
Woodford county board of supervisors held a special session to appoint a county treasurer after the death of Bb. C. iingel. Five candidates competed: Jacob Ray, McGullough, Milo Ranney, B. F. Slenker, and B. J. Kauffman. The ballot gave Ray 93 votes, McGullough 7, Ranney 1. Ray won a majority and was appointed with a $20 000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodford
Bb. C. Iingel
Jacob-Ray-and-Wit- McGullough
Eureka
Milo
Ranney
Metamora
B. F. Slenker
Paso
B. J. Kauffman
Cruger
Rays
Hart Schaffner Marx New Fashions Big American Craze
Hart Schaffner Marx promotes new fashions with low prices on shoes soft shirts fancy socks ties and summer underwear. Extra trousers offered at money saving prices from 1 to 650 dollars highlighting value and variety for outing dress or business needs.
Unusual Straw Hats On Sale At Local Shop
Local store advertises straw hats including Panama style priced at five dollars and other hats from ten to three dollars. Pure sales pitch highlighting bargains and unique selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Community notices and storms strike farm in Hutchins area
Local items recount social invites at Hutchins & Downey hall and Children’s Day plans. A severe electrical storm burned a barn near Mrs. Giltner’s farm, killing five horses and destroying machinery, with insurance covering losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Sunday School
Mary Lyon
Milford
Meta Williams
Dally
Mary Lincoln
Henry
J. H. Williams
H R. Loomis
Clifford
Marseilles
Mystery Sales and Brooms at a Curious Counter
A quirky scene unfolds as a shopper questions prices while clerks claim no broom sales at this counter. A sign from Sweenine Reauc lictions hints at triumphs or unusual offers, with talk of private sales including stoves, a Kalamazoo range, and a refrigerator. Cathryn Sulton is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweenine
Por” Sala
Aatys Yhotse
Kalamazoo Lrange
Earlyznew
Cathryn" Sulton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chamberlain
Darius Downey
Newberg Junction
N. B
T J. Segraves
A J
JT Rumler
Fulton Place
Canton
Foley
A. J. Tronmonger
A. iL_tronmoanger. ee
A. D
C. Doran
Saratoga
Charles Hayes
Avenue
Péoria
Schaffner&Marx
New York
Boston
San Francisco
Henry Well
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Hutchins & Downey
Henry, Il
Putnam
Hugh Tallman
San Antonio
Dr. King
Segraves
A. J. Ironmonger
Arog
A. High
Smith Manufacturing: Company
Sahie
McClane
Virginia
Bobby
Motter
Adam Deck
Kittie Greiner
Frank Eckard
Dobbin
Frank
Edna Bush
Illinois
H. A. Rockhill
Indiana
J. W. Rockhill
Our City
Charley Nash
John Dore
Wm Bruer
Taylor
Battle Creek
Mich
Opera House
Alice Sylvester
Kate Monroe
Edwin Hamill
Truman Galt
Hennepin
Waters
Congreg
A. Whitney
Lostant
Patterson
H -B- Zenor
Frank Monroe
W. C. Patterson
Dorothy Monroe
Hortense
Spring Valley
la Salle
T. J. Segraves
Bill Brown
Jim-daweg
Johnson’s
Jim
Bill
Lem Briggs
Bill Brows
Ol’ Jim-pup
Tim
Hexter Bros
Anc Ce
Hexter-Bros
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