Local church event features readings and oysters
Despite poor weather the M. E. B. entertainment at the Christian church drew a pleasant crowd with Prof Watts from Sparland delivering readings. Miss Hattie Riley and Miss Emma Lambert offered performances, while Prof Sanger and Indy managed oyster cuisine. Net receipts totaled 12.60. Hanna Wagon Works won a 2000 harrow contract, boosting local employment and future output. Rev Father Lockney introduced vesper services at St. Joseph's in Henry with a large choir under A. O. Wels and notable renditions, concluding with Benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Prof. Watts of
Sparland
Sanger
Indy
Hattie Riley
Department of Letters
Emma Lambert
Lulu Snyder
Maud Slanter
The Scientific American and Local Notices
A collection of items including a praise note for Scientific American, funeral notice for the infant of Edward and Emma Hacker in Lacon, medical ad for Dr Bigelow Cough Cure, school building needs in a windy town, a horse with a sewing machine escape, Toledo Blade advert, social calls by Mrs Bane and Miss Owens in Lacon, ex U.S. coastal D J Williamson’s rheumatism cured by St Jacobs Oil.
Our Vicinity notes from Lacon and surrounding towns
Local items from Lacon Illinois including visits by Miss Adams and Mrs Richards, a teachers institute announcement, plans for Miss Jenkins to sail for Buenos Aires, a Chautauqua event honoring William Cullen Bryant, a Congregational church manual, and social notices about bands, gardens, and school activities plus remarks on Hennepin and local option debates.
Local social notes from Sparland area and visits
Ephraim Robinson of Temple Texas visits sister Mrs George Bedford in Sparland area. Charles Hamilton travels from Wyoming to move parents Harmon to his home. Don Walland and wife with baby from Wyoming visit friends here. Elton Barton marries Hixon of Toulon. couple departs for Peoria. Lizzie Frank marries Bricky of Delavan and heads to Delavan. Henry Wetzel plans westward move and carves discount sale of boots and shoes. W Zimmermann hosts lodge visit. Fred Stobold's team crashes into barb wire fence injuring them both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim Robinson
Temple
Texas
Sparland
George Bedford
Charles Hamilton
Harmon
Wyoming
Don Walland
W. Zimmerman
Elton Barton
M. E. Parsonage
Hixon
Toulon
W. Zimmersma
Yeltenden
Grand Lodge J. O
Springfield
Fred Stobold
Webb ‘Tanner
Sugar Grove and surrounding tale of school and life
Whitefield and Wenona couple visit John Spencer and John Herr last Sunday. Grace Griswold begins winter school term at Sugar Grove and earns praise. A Lyceum forms with Robert Bell president and Lizzie Burt secretary. Leslie Clawson returns home with weak eyes hoping rest aids recovery. Redtown school enters a two week vacation. Charles Vail fills in for Miss Boice at Henry then vacations at Lone Tree. Clara Charlotte Peterson domestic dies near Cyrus Brown from typhoid fever age 30. buried by sister in Bureau County demeans. Dumrs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Dent
Wenona
John Spencer
John Herr
Grace Griswold
Sugar Grove
Robert Bell
Lizzie Burt
Leslie Clawson
Redtown
Charles Vail
Miss Boice
Henry
Lone Tree
Clara Charlotte Peterson
Cyrus Brown
James Wilson
Bureau County
Dumrs
Saratoga News Briefs From Iowa Visit and Cholera Outlook
Saratoga reports Mrs Salisbury visiting relatives in Iowa. A corps of railroad surveyors passed through town a couple of weeks ago. Little was learned about the road as they were mysterious. Cholera has been knocking the porkers out at a lively rate in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Iowa
Burglary, illness, and local updates reach Venona notes
Town reports a mild scarlet fever spread, Mrs Robbins ill, and Jerome Howes and Isaac Vaughn’s families affected. Sam Sylvester’s trunk was broken into for about 70 dollars, with Proffra Ong’s house also burgled. Local visits include Philip Myers of Chicago and a possible Democratic postmaster next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thierry
Uwlinois
Samuel Sylvester
Andy Rogers
Sam
Bylwyester
Proffra Ong
G. Washington
B. A. Hathenhauer
Streator
Tonica
Richey
Hon
John O. Dent
Henry
Mike Delaney
Mike
Lamps at Jos. Schick's Offer Deep Discounts
Attractive lamps at Jos Schick's are advertised as cheaper than ever, inviting shoppers to save on lighting fixtures and home decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Schick’s
Rural notices and social news from the town
The piece reports on local life with notes of a strike causing unease among hograisers. Owen Doyle builds a front fence. Young people met the Misses King and praised music. A meeting was held at Mr Coulter’s home and will move to Mesars Swift and Wable’s. Richard Kelley and Hattie Cain wed at the M E parsonage in LaPraine on Nov 4. Dick vows a happy life and better husband status. J A Coulter reports from Chicago show illness. Mason Seelge chases land in Kansas. Mr Maxwell of Henry visited. Jim Carse is able to move about. SucKER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Doyle
King
Theoys
Richard Kelley
Hattie
Wm Cain
M. E. Parsonage
LaPraine
Cain
J. A. Coulter
Chicago
Mason Seelge
Kansas
Maxwell
Henry
Jim Carse
Sucker
Thierry father of Obifo boys described as visiting hero
The reference mentions Joseph N. Thierry, father of the Thierry boys, living in Obifo, noted as a visiting hero during a recent period. The fragment suggests local recognition but lacks dates, events, or further context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph N. Thierry
Thierry Boys
Obifo
Local notes from Venona and Wenona visit towns and plans
Mrs and Miss Riley visited Bloomington last Saturday. Uncle Joseph Beamer of Magnolia visited and teased about chatter. Pat Beckwith from the village called on Saturday. Since August the coal shaft has operated daily, with about $20,000 paid to local workers. Ed Monzer is praised for future town growth with a plow factory and paper mill. Geo N Hamilton plans ten new northwest houses. Presbyterians authorize a $1250 parsonage and may call Rev Lord if released. Stores close 7:30 except Saturdays. Lee Spargrove to stay in Flor ida with family. they may join local society this winter. Will Barr to public sale next Wednesday to quit farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Riley
Bloomington
Joseph Beamer
Magnolia
Pat Beckwith
Vilage
Satura
Venona
Wenona
Ed Monzer
Geo N. Hamilton
Presbyterian Church
Lord of
Tolona
Lee Spargrove
Dent
Florida
Spargrove
Will Barr
Wellessday
Lawn Ridge Youths Tackle Sidewalk Problem
Lawn Ridge youths have taken up a community project to repair a cracked sidewalk. They plan an organized effort with local support and aim to improve safety and accessibility for residents.
Community notices and helpers gather at Lawn Ridge Hall
The article notes a home missionary meeting in Wyoming with speeches by Dr Arthur Little and Rev Albert Bushnell, and an eloquent appeal by State Secretary Tompkins. It mentions Lewis Robinson renting the Scruton farm for five years, Mrs Robia Wyatt’s return, Henry Blond visiting from Kansas City, an oyster supper at the Congregational church, and a W R C entertainment planned for November 20 at Lawn Ridge Hall to mark the organization anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Ridge Hall
Wyoming
Arthur Little
Chicago
Albert Bushnell
Geneseo
Tompkins
Richard Edwards
L.L.D
Public Instruction
Has Stone
G. P Ransom
Willis Hall
Lewis Robinson
Henry
Scruton
Robi A. Wyatt
J W. Hurd
Henry Blond
Kansas City
Congregational Church
W.R.C
Fox River Association meeting draws delegates in Chicago
Memuacpin J H Seaton reports the Fox River Association gathering at the Congregational church drew about 80 delegates from afar. The session was lively and attendees showed strong enthusiasm for the Master work. Mrs Sarah Broomfield died after a brief illness aged 78, having immigrated in 1882 as one of the oldest locals. Marie Kimblee of Boston gave two pleasant court house entertainments, though poor audience size. Sheriff Read took Harry Muma to Joliet for a one year sentence. he has been bedbound with fever since court. Prof Taylor of Mt Palatine is vacationing in W H Casson’s law office. May I Write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H. Seaton
Chicago
Fox River Association
Congregational Church
Sarah Broomfield
Marie Kimblee
Boston
Court House
Sheriff Read
Harry Muma
Joliet
Prof Taylor
Mt. Palatine
W. H. Casson
Local notes and social happenings in Magnolia township
A Magnolia district column reports on farming activity with corn harvests, a burial at Caledonia cemetery, and community events. The Wo mans Relief Corps hosted a hall event while an oyster supper drew small attendance. Arthur Ong moves to Lostant to run a hotel with plans for success.
Fiatt residents share news and community events
Putnam notes return of Marvin Wheeler and Betsy Failing to Fiatt home last Friday. Mina Winship and Anna Hayes visited Princeton. M E church gains new stoves. advice on sweating for health. Abe Syphers left for Spring Valley. Leary family attends M E services. John McAvoy assists travelers. Oyster chowder supper at Henkin's hall Nov 25 profits fund church repairs. Uncle Geo Sparling to prepare the chowder. event promises good food and social time. afternoon feast supports elderly folks. cake donations requested. Old Mia Parker improving with Elder Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Wheeler
Betsy Failing
Fiatt
W. H. Wheeler
Mina Winship
Anna Hayes
Princeton
M. E
Abe Syphers
Spring Valley
C. M. Dawson
Leary
Mia Parker
Elder Parker
Poverty Hill School Closes For Winter Vacation
In Hailey district Poverty Hill school closed last Friday for a two week recess as the winter term begins. Bella Evans teaches there and a wage bible show was held at the Caledonia Methodist church last Sabbath evening. Bailey conducted a public sale Thursday selling stock hay corn and farm implements as preparation for the west. Mrs H and part of the family have gone with the rest to follow soon. Mrs Eli Allen visiting Bow from Dawson county Neb for a brother's funeral. Mr and Mrs John Allen visited James Shields's last Sunday. J H Ward was at Buffalo and has not heard from lately. he has been running on the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Jones
The
Grey Eagle
Teachers Institute
Tom Crawford
Union Schools
Kansas
Miss Adams
Bloomington
Richards
East St. Louis
Hastings
Chicago
H. 8
Howard
Barrett
Henry
Ong
Temperance Hall
Wenona
Sol York
Grey Nagle
Wiggins
Henry Coonley
Fannie Jenkins
New York
Buenos Aires
Argentine Republic
John Stinger
John
Chautauqua Solary
William Cullen Bryant
Barkman
Bryant
Carrie
Altho
Congregational Church
Roy Augustus Pomeroy
Hennepin
Drakias
Mra Ditman
Caledonia
Woman’s Relief Corps
UW Fairchild
Fairchild
Lestant
Arthur Ong
Pote
Iten
Judge Page
Olgara
Alice
Magnolia Township
Marshall County
Winslow
Joseph
Lostant
H. Pendleton
Magnolia
Dr Pendleton
Masonic Hall
Young Peoples Literary Society
Mary Mitchell
Bertha Beckwith
Morgan
Addison
Poverty Hill
Hailey
Bella Evans
Bailey
West
Eli Allen
Bow
Dawson County
Neb
John Allen
James Shields
J. H. Ward
Buffalo
Local notes from Quaker Lane and surrounding area
James Wilson is home and attending Champaign school. Phebe Flowers suffers a paralytic stroke and remains confined. Friends quarterly meeting set for the 27th and 28th inst. A school conference at the YM house on the eve of the 26th. Will Griffith travels to California to harvest grapes from his prior farm. Frank Griffith and wife from Montana plan a visit. A local calf fence dispute ends with a $50 settlement after a neighborly dispute over line fences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Champaign
A. B. Wilson
Chicago
Phebe Flowers
Friends Quarterly
Y. M. House
Will Griffith
California
Smith
Bat Frank Griffith
Montana Territory
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hanna Wagon Works
O'Brien
Hanna Works
Hanna
Father Lockney
St. Joseph's Church
A. O. Wels
Scientific American
Munn & Co
Howard Young
Frances Haaser
Edward
Emma Hacker
Lacon
Vic
Hacker
Cot Gay
Ap Persil
Board of Education
E. A. Bauter
O. K
United States
Toledo Blade
Nasby's Paper
Jesse Bane
Mia Owens
C. R. Jones
J. O. Townsend
Geo. Burt, Jr
D. J. Williamson
Siebold
Ross Haines
B. McClusky
Robi Waugh
G. E. Orge
Spartan
Whitefield
Saratoga
Deen
Lawn Ridge
Wolgamot & CO
Main St
Peoria, Ill
Claude Warren
Fulton St
Peoria
John Brosch
Old Henry
Memuacpin
Magaeolse
Putnam
Quaker Lane
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