Varna notes on roads, events, and local life
Local column from Varna reports worsening road conditions and ongoing building progress. It mentions A Simpson visiting Lacon, McClusky shipping carloads, a chicken pie social on November 2, and the new Post Office fittings. Also covers illness, elections, canal work returns, and a grave for twin son of the Nighswonger family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
A. Simpson
Lacon
McClusky
Ed S. Norton
Quincy
P. O. Axtures
America
Gece
Local notes keep parish events and crops in view
Community items report Welping Hand society dinner at Grabbe building a success, Ladies Aid to host Thanksgiving supper at Christian church Parlors. Wet weather delays corn gathering. some farmers like Wil Wheeler report 65 to 70 bushels per acre. Laura Dawson funeral held at M B church after stomach illness. Lynn Downey elected sheriff with strong county support. Shoewmaker St. Peterson remains in town after his sister's death. Christmas program planned by Christian Sunday School with date to be announced. Counterfeiters from Bureau area settled after arrest. Good Tidings Day observed at Putnam M E Church with collection for church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Welping Hand Society
Grabbe
Was
Ladies Aid
Christian Chhurch
Christian Church
Laura
John Dawson
Lone Tree
M. B
Wil Wheeler
Lynn Downey
Senachwine
St. Peterson
Iredinton
Brunswick
Christian Sunday School
Putnam
Bureau
Geo Benton
John Smith
Benton
Smith
Putnam M. E
Sunday School Union
Grandest Cloak Sale Opens November Fourth
In Henry a major sale launches with a second and grandest cloak open event. New winter novelties are cut to offer the latest styles at phenomenal prices. Many dry goods and clothing lines will be featured with surprises to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Obituary and local notices from Tecumseh area
Stella Jones dies after illness with weak heart and complications. Funeral services held at the Presbyterian church with Rev Dr Harsha officiating. Tecumseh residents express sympathy for the bereaved mother. Community news includes local elections, school moves, and social notices from Magnolia to La Prairie with multiple brief updates on residents and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Her
Fatiie
Stella
Harsha
Presbyterian Church
Tecumseh
La Prairie Center Notes From Canon City Visit and Local Church
Mrs Margaret Pringle of Canon City Colorado visits friends in La Prairie Center. Thomas Wood is very ill and has been ailing for some time. Mrs L T Wood returns home to Lacon from the countryside after a two week stay. Special meetings begin Sunday night at the M B church with evangelist Wilbur Root, who will stay an indefinite time while he attends school at Ohio.
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Lacon
Chas Barnes
Peoria
Edward Kunkle
Chicago
Louis Lenz
Jessle Bane
Deo
Robert MokEntes
Hopewell
Demorest
Mortimer Bull
Marfin
Jacob Poster
John Danhoff
Angela Maxweall
Indianapolis
Ind
Mexico
Wichita
Kan
Mra
Eugene Watrous
Watrous
Col. Strawn
Milea Onat
Sparland
Ben Gweasoll
Marshall
C. W. Buckley
Mra Tesmer
D. R. Howe
Zimmera
Mt. Vernon
Eotles
Nebraska
Blodgett
Ifis
John Baggs
Kvoeroett
T Flarry Compton
Lewis Nighswonger
Nighswonger
Cho Sparland
Wilbur
John Turnbull
John
la Prairie
LA Prairie Center
Margaret Pringle
Canon i City
Colorado
Thomas Wood
L. T., Wood
M. EB. Church
Wilbur Root
Ohil
Putnam Election Day Inference From Local Voters
Old settlers turnout suggests political support with Chas Condit listed as Rock Island agent at Garland. Dennis McEvoy serves as widower pro tem while his wife visits elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Chas Condit
Rock Island
Garland
Call
Dennis McEvoy
Quaker Lane Social Notes and Local Guests
Mac Bell plans to start Normal next week. Dil Merritt of Kansas visited, along with Mrs A D Pendleton and Nettie of Chicago. O W Mills and others hosted relatives from Pennsylvania. Lewel Gatchell family from Ottawa visited LA Wierman. Lula Wilson and Florence Kidd visited Dr Dennis at La Salle. Mrs S F B Hogue of Wenona and Mrs Allerton of Kansas called on relatives. Magnolia patrons attend National Grange in Spring Held this week. Farmers wary of winter with corn still in fields. Mrs J B Wilson returned from State Normal visit. Two weddings upcoming in Hope between Ollie Williamson and Charles Jenn. Rebecca Howard of Chester, Thos Wilson of Corning arrive to help a ill mother. Friends’ Quarterly meeting set here Saturday with a public meeting Sunday. Miss Sue Wierman ends her first teaching term at Hope Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelia Fyffe
Ora Dent
Lacon
Henry Ior
Ines Steele
Wenona
Miss Rogers
Clear Creek
Miss Hamilton
Sparland
Francis
Louise Tripler
Sallie Fyffe
Frank Fyffe
Henry
Fred Taylor
Ten Dean
Rev Bliss
Lafayette
Bert Mitchell
Hoopstow
Uattie Hillabrand
Peoria
Will Downey
John Kays
Oxbow
Bobbitt
Etta Bobbitt
Lestant Mon
Dr Pendleton
Chicago
Quaker Lane
Ladies Aid Society
Ed Spenser Sr
Mac Bell
Dil Merritt
Kansas
A. D. Pendleton
Nettie
OW. B. Mills
J. B. Price
H K. Smith
Pennsylvania
Lewel Gatchell
Little Daughter
Ottawa
LA Wierman
Lula Wilson
Florence Kidd
Dennis
la Salle
Sf B Hogue
Allerton
National Grange
J. B. Wilson
Hope
Ollie Williamson
Charles Jenn
Rebecca Howard
Chester
Thos Wilson
Corning
Friends
Sue Wierman
Hope Center
Local Notes and Happenings From Clear Creek Area
Clear Creek district reports a busy week with hog sales and school changes. Miss Zenar begins teaching two sets from Monday, while Mr Mitts travels from Aurora to aid Mrs Morganson. Weather turns cold Friday prompting thoughts of water nearby and many suffer colds and mouth sores. A birthday surprise for Albert Forrest marks his 20th with a gold ring. correction issued for Ed Chanes 36th birthday claim. The column promotes English Spavin Liniment from Dr Powell Drug, offering a ginormous discount on horse blemish cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Creek
Qour School
Zenar
Mitts
Aurore
Morganson
Thorn
C. H
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Toller Arts Fame
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