Varna and Streator Local Social Notes Feature Visits
Local residents and visitors are listed with travel and visits to Varna, Streator, Lacon, Peoria, and Washburn. Attendees include Mrs. Abe Shipley, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitney, Mrs. Emma Mitchell, and many more. Funeral notices, school notes, and society events also appear in the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Shipley
Streator
Charles Whitney
Emma Mitchell
Lostant
Varna
Orman Mudd
Bowlie Green
Glames Pogte
B. Whitney
Henry
Clark Mathis
Toluca
Frances Colbeck
Chicago Heights
Mayme Kelley
J. K. Wesner
A. T .Anderson
Peoria
Paul Mabry
Terre Haute
Ind
D. M. Justice
Washburn
E. B. Green
Walter Sutherland
Blanche A Green
Amrs
Peterson
R. D. _McCulloch
F. R. Lord
Frank McCuskey
D H. Kohler
Wenona
Morene Holmstrom
Charles Swanson
Chicago
Aa Lenz
Martin
August
Albert Quiram
Albert Schultz
Albert Wehlinger
Gus Pohl
Iowa
Pohl
Edward Bade
N Felson
Ang
Afr
Claire, Ja
Mana- Bhan
L—A_—_Leng
Herman Eichstadt
Martha
Wm, Quiram
Lacon
Varna High School
Maude Bell
Orphin Belt
Ilinois
Lacon Hopewell Notes and Local Auction Plans
Lacon and Hopewell area items report social visits and farm activity. Charles Selquist plans Dec auction of horses cattle hogs and gear as he moves to Rockford. Local prices for corn oats noted and various residents mentioned with gatherings and shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Spencer Freeman
Lacon
David Anderson
William Parkins
Hopewell Grain Company
Charles Selquist
Selquist
Rockford
Hesk
Gust Gustafson
Andrew Feazel
Carl
John Carlson
Charles Okerberg
Peter Benson
Alfred Johnson
Richland
Lawrence Palm
Belle ‘Plain
Mr. Palm
Johnson
Air. Johnson
Albert Carlson
Axel Rose
C. M. Losier
Rose
Losier
Monzhan
Quality coats arrive with wide selection and value
A large shipment of women’s coats showcases stylish garments at prices from 15 down to 4.50 with a grand display of scarves throws muffs and jackets. Children’s coats priced from 6.50 to 1.25 promise variety and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
Special Overcoat Sale Delivers Season Low Prices
The advertisement touts season’s lowest prices on dress goods silks underwear hosiery gloves mittens and related winter wear. It highlights discounts across a wide range of fabrics and accessories aimed at value-seeking shoppers.
House Furnishings Price Reductions At Furniture Department
Advertisement notes strong price reductions in the furniture department with many designs new sideboards couches bookcases chamber suites folding beds tables and chairs touted for immediate and future needs indicating a wide selection for inspection.
Local Visitors and Community News This Sunday
Mr and Mrs Moore and their child spent Sunday at James Foster's. Miss Hattie Lord and sisters Blanche and Mabel visited H Schmidt's. Ed Porch and family stayed at Peter Smith's. Frank Thirkel and partners spent the week shredding fodder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Zilm
Myrtle Tucker
Minonk
Fred Zilm
Presbyterian Choir
C. F. Schumacher
Charlotte Hull
Pattensburg
Dana
Mary Combs
Allie
Washburn
John DeVault
Lee Creabil
Lacon
James Cowan
M. D. Malone
Wolcott
Minoak
Rogers
Louis Steubing
Chicago
Moore
James Foster
Hattie
Blanche
Mabel Lord
H. Schmidt
Ed Porch
Peter Smith
Local Notes and Social Gathers at La Prairie
La Prairie residents report visits and guests including Rev and Mrs Rist and family, Miss Lucie Calder, Miss Kathryn O'Brien, and Miss Isabella McCartney. Happenings include Hallowe en events, surprise party for Mrs Brokaw, progress on farm plans, and a rumor of a wedding. Community columns mention theater planned by Abingdon quartet, church events, and Sabbath school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
May Calder
Chicothe
Speer
Adams
Quili
Anna Stickney
Chillicothe
Robert McCulloch
Lucy
Ethel
Lacon
Isabella
Wesley Doyle
Lola Young
Hallowe
Brokaw
Charles McAllister
Brokaws
Runnells
Abingdon
Oliver Downey
Cora Reynolds
C Swift
Martha McAllister
Chicas
McKirgan
Ireja
John McAllister
Miss McKirgan
Walton
Winter Weather Flash and Community Notes
Snow flurries remind readers winter remains present as local residents share visits and family time. Names appear in scattered fragments including Griswold McClane Dunlevy Bentley Buardie Orwig and Reid Howard Wilson. A corn husking incident injures a farmer and last week 100 sheep were shipped from Colorado to George Barkers and Charlie Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Griswold
Frida
Linda McClane
Dunlevy
Gertrude Bentley
Bradford
Buardie
Charlie Orwig
Wesley
Reid Howard Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred
Bryans
Ands. Mra
Broaddus
Hutchins & Downey
Henry, Illinois
Bucklen
J. G. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N.C
A. J. Ironmonger's
la- Rose
Marion Bann
Lottie Tiff
Arles Roch
Henry Heinéat
Fred Rolken
Heid
Steuben
Maud Duncan
Monmouth
Edward
Clifford Gibbs
la Rose
Jacan
Charley Thomas
Ola Hunt
Hicks
Clyde McLaughlin
Tert Wathies
The
Bethel Ald Society
Chicago Daily Tribune
Hutchins & Downey, Henry
ILL
Jess
Hart Schaffner
McKibbin
MUSE
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