Our Sister Towns and Local Notes From Lacon
A crowded local page from Lacon with personal visits mentions Mrs T. Lac on and Sparland visitor, lecture by Delia Donnelly, and school graduation plans for a large class. It notes D. L Travis of Henry transacting business, Mrs Mary Barnes Stith visiting family, and Daniel McGill's health. Several residents travel to Chicago, Streator, and Nebraska for family matters and medical care. Union Memorial services at the Catholic church and a Ladies' Literary club dedication at the public library are recorded, with jury lists and local civic notes included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gapen
Sparland
M. EB
Chicago
Lacon
Aire
Frank McCulloch
Varna
Christopher
Delia Donnelly
Stella Hatton
LaRose
R. B. Fort
Livingston County
Thompson
D—E—Thomas
Nebraska
Thomas
George Jackson
Mare McFadden
Streator
Mra Whi Burne
C. C. Broaddus
Union
Ladies' Literary Club
Capt Fort
Fred Thompson
Sam Thompson
Texas
Fred
J. W. Jolly
Truman Anderson Ayan
Memorial Decoration Day Observances Noted by Community
Veterans gathered for a memorial service with a male quartet and a sermon by Father Collins. Families and visitors from Peoria, Bloomington, and Henry attended as decorations were observed. Troop L and Woodmen formed a uniform presence and local residents noted repairs and visits during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Fort
L.T. Wood
J. H. Noel
J. W. Grieves
Blake Franklin
Collins
Bargain Carpet, Clothing, and Shoe Sale Items Amid Discounted Goods
The notice promotes deep discounts across carpet and wall coverings with low prices on l ingrain carpets window shades lace curtains and wallpaper. It features men boys and children's clothing including wool suits and shoes with various sale prices and brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
United States
Varna Daily Happenings Include Visits and Sickness
Frank Martin spent Sunday in Varna while Samantha Ong was reported quite ill. Gospel Tent services continued. Dr Taylor from Magnolia noted in Varna on Saturday. Mr Stevenson from La Rose visited Varna Saturday. Streets undergoing grading and sand filling. Jeff Traver and Mrs Jeff Traver from Henry visited Varna Sunday. John Shields mourns a long illness. Mrs Rontan and Ora Davis from Weona were in Varna last week. U S convention in La Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Frank Martin
Samantha Ong
Dr Taylor
Magnolia
Mr Stevenson
la Rose
M. Maleham
Con Ed
Henry
Jeff Traver
John Shields
Rontan
Ora Davis
Wenona
Rene Dieiontnitt
Gttenge
P. W. Held
U. S
Powers Fair Store announces grand cash opening sale
Powers Fair Store, Henry TL's double store, invites cash buyers to a grand opening on Saturday June 9. A large stock of groceries and hardware is offered at low cash prices with special opening day bargains. No accounts or credit. customers urged to bring lists and eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers Fair Store
Powers Fair
Henry, TL
STi e ATS treat. ft esidence oT Tf
STi and ATS arrange a treated residence transfer for a noted facility. Officials outline terms, timelines, and personnel involved in the arrangement while emphasizing compliance and oversight.
Local notices and social updates from Hennepin and surrounding towns
A patchwork column lists visits and social events in Whitefield Saratoga and Hennepin. Items include Frances McDonald visiting her daughter Conklin, Mrs Benedict and children traveling, church services at Cornera, and W. W. society refreshments for Woodman camp candidates. Also noted: injuries from a horse near Saratoga, corn totals by Turner-Hudnut Co, and local business changes including Dr. McCormick store setup and Beaton estate stock sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Frances McDonald
Saunémin
Mra Conklin
Fred Swanson
M. Sherman
Springfield
Ohio
Kennington
Clara Norton
Kerns
Whitefield
Hettie Cook
Putnam
Atha Longman
G. Snell
Peoria
Virgi
Lena Saddler
Viola Runnells
Albert Hufuagle
Boyd's Grove
A. Benedict
Stoner
Ed Tanguay
Famally
Lewis Odell
T. Barker
T. Fosdick
Homer Swift
Harry Monroe
Knobbe
Swift
Milas
Ham
Henry
Woodman
W. W. Society
Mise Stone
Flora Runnells
Cornera
Ulid
Hennepin
Addie K. Durley
Des Moines
Iowa
Turner-Hudnut Co
Virginia B. Leech
Jno W. Leech
Lagtppe Amt
Joe Heininger
Mike Balenselfen
Prudence Hurin
Mattie Thomas
C. C. Greiner
Mike Balenseifen
Albert
Charley Pearce
Charley
Henry Bacche
Patrick Dore
Dana
Dr McCormick
Bliss Beaton
Alice
J. XH. Beaton
iGeo A. McCormick
Granville
L. H. Johnson
Local visits and social notes from town residents
May 31 Belle Younger of Momence visits friends in town while Mont Judd of Venona spends Sunday in Joliet. Ten Dean hosted a Joliet friend last week and Harve Ramage called Thursday. Josie Simpson of Henry visits grandparents and Ben Myers of Varna were in town Sunday. Alex McKirgan returned from Lafayette trip as several local children suffer from a illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle-Younger
Momence
Mont. Judd
Venona
Strawberries and cake at Grange Hall Saturday evening
Quaker Lane notes Amos Wilson busy with wool trade and local visitors including Chas Stockhaus and two daughters, with plans for a Magnolia Band outdoor concert. A child fell ill at a Sandy school picnic. Abel Mills plans Boston and Bloomfield Canada trip. Oliver Wilson often brings news from Cuba and the south. White's Cream Vermifuge advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quakerlane
Amos-Wilson
Grange ‘Hall
Price
Salem
Martinaville
Indisha
Sire Chas Stockhaus
British Lane
W.B. Milla
ReNabb
Floyd Milla
Granville 'Atudin
Mr Hunt
Champaign
Magnolia
Grange Ground
Clarence Phillips
Priscilla
Sandy
Abel Mills
Boston
Charles
Leroy
Bloomfield
Canada
Meeting of Friends
Oliver Wilson
Cuba
Putnam Town Notes and Local Weather Sparks
Albert Stickel lost a horse last week and damp weather concerns those not yet through planting. Community updates include hog shipments, school visits, visits by Lettie Cook, Decoration day observances, and new monuments in Dale Shaw memory. A surprise party honored Miss Urania Jones at J. M. Winship's home with games and a strawberry cake sendoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stickel
Q. P. Carroll
Jas Wherry
Hawthorne
Semchwine Township
Bessie Stephens
Kewanee
Christian Church
J. C. Bacon
Lettie Cook
Atna Longman
Whitefield
Wm Wheeler
Mamie Cleary
Nina Dally
Dale Shaw
J. M. Winship
Urania Jones
Sunday Socials and Election Notice in De Pue Area
Miss R Mena Kellogg visits De Pue with Putnam train trip. A McKeon family attends Cottage Sunday school and league. planning Children's Day at Lone Tree. George Wright of Missouri visits son David and relatives. Election for Supreme Judge on June 4 at Wheatland town hall urged. Also an advertisement touts South American Nervine as a cure for stomach ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Mena Kellogg
de Pue
Putnam
A. McKeon
Bertha
Cottage
Lone Tree
George Wright
Stone County
David
Oliver
Corbly
John
Mr. Anderson
Mra Shank
Wheatland Town Hall
John P.hand
Republian
Milo Community Notices and Funeral News
Albert Lane and family of Whitefield visited Milo relatives. Mr Bard died at his daughter’s home and was buried in Milo Cemetery last Friday. Revival meetings continue at the Christian Tabernacle with evangelist Bennet as a sermon worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lane
Whitefield
Milo
Bunday
M. Koch
Bradford
William Longman
Henry
Ala. Bulleyment
Kelso
Putnam
Bard
Chenoweth
Milo Cemetery
Christian Tabernacle
Evangelist Bennett
Christ
Sunday Lecture for Ladies at Local Church
A Saturday evening service precedes a Sunday lecture for ladies and girls at 3 p m. Mrs Bennett will deliver the talk and all women are urged to attend. A basket dinner will follow Sunday in the grove after Saturday services. Ice cream and strawberries will be served. All are invited to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Bennett
Seniors Prepare For Final Week At High School
Miss Horr and visitors from Sylvester Sparling and others tour the recitation room as exams approach. Seniors plan a class mound, badges for Toluca contest, and a social to cap their last days with thanks to Calhoun and staff. Net funds near 16 dollars after expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Horr
Sylvester Sparling
Rawburg
Mrs Corey
Will Ponzer
Wayne Hupp
Tiskilwa
Henry
Rev Tullis
Calhoun
Mounter
Grego Durflinger
Panzer
Thomas
Marlins
Clit McBride
Runnells
Brumsey
Forbes
Noll
Toluca
Gilmer
Ben McBride
George Cromwell
Harry Keller
Emmett
Hennessey
Qihe
Prof Calhoun
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the Republicas
Paursday
Bearland
Royéé
Tesmér
Fort
Tesmer
Bessie
MreIda Barton
Brasfield
G. W. Zimmerman
Tenis
Walere
Illinois
Ilinois
Igoods
Lmitéd Meiing
Merc Chant
Anish
Middie Suuits
van Vici
M. Fendereou & Co
Henderson
Vicking
Jans Th. Powsars
Cannah Jones
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co., Props
Toledo
Cheney
West & Truax
O. Waleing
Kinnan & Marvin
Alliant
Baratoga
Wm _ Coulter
Saratoga
Dr Pershing
Ces
Cynthia
Samantha J van Horne
Genevieve “Fubrik
Oxbow
G. A. Lawrence
Galesburg
Emma Nelson
Miles Hanger
Rev Denning
Dr Powell
Toad
Kain
Puritan Ax
Henry, Ill
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