Our Sister Towns LaCon and area notes
Local notes recount visits to Chicago for the fat stock show and business, new editor arrival at the Democrat, visits from Peoria and Varna, revival meetings in LaRose, and social events. Also mentions a dramatic company, a gala school day, and a testimonial for South American Nervine from Rebecca Wilkinson of Brownsgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fairbanks
Chicago
J. Thompson
Frank Brant
Mia Barkasan
Peoria
Geof Bane
J. A Johnson
LaRose
Lrother
M. A. Adams
Henry
Rulon
J. Colier
Charles Austin
Varna
Mra Conaway
G.C Redden
J W
Mr Day
The
Democrat
Chas Spangler
Mra Ferriman
Hattie Spangler
Rainy weather limits social and farm progress in Meadow region
Fred Dawson of Lone Tree began the day at home while rain and mud kept many indoors. Farmers in the Meadow area report corn picking near completion with fair yields. The Aukland residence sociable herd gathering attracted few attendees due to the wet night. Susie McClain visits in the area as Meadow residents cope with persistent rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dawson
Lone Tree
Birs McClains
Susie
Charley Aukland
Local News Briefs from the Union Area
Orie Rollins dehorned cattle in the vicinity last week and returned home later. Grandma Worley remains seriously ill with relatives notified. Edschick baked bay for James Quinn, a large job, nearly 100 tons. Union school to start Monday with Miss McManus. Quinn school closed for two weeks. Social hop at Charles Chance’s last Thursday night drew a large crowd. Prof Hatch presented views from home and abroad at Quilon school house last Wednesday. audience pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orie Rollins
Sheffeld
Grandma Worley
Edschick
James Quinn
Union
Miss McManus
Quinn
Charles Chances
Whitefield Notes on Local Events and Losses
Whitefield updates report Mrs Tremain visiting son Richard and Dr Willis caring for a convalescent. Thanksgiving next Thursday with turkeys. a small magic lantern show at the school house. Loom’s festival tomorrow for Thommy Stout’s benefit. George Milter and wife from near Tiskilwa bought winter stock and left little money. Zeke Gault lost his farm near Kaogas to satisfy a mortgage and works on the railroad. F Carney’s house burned last Friday. no one was home. old lady escaped with great loss. insurance lapsed, winter hardships ensue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Loomis
Thommy Stout
Geo Milter
Tiskilwa
Watercott
Zeke Gault
Whitefield
Lyman Hunt
Kaogas
Ward
Parker J F M Parker
Tis Pew
Alvin Anderson
Chillicothe
High Prairie Schoollhouse
Tresa Long
George Bean
Little Harry
Putnam
David Haives
Peorm
Dave
C E Evans
Christian Church
Lyceum
Henkine’ Hall
Ladies Aid Society
Varna News Roundup From Varna Herald Item
John Olson returns to Valparaiso after a week at school as Postmaster Roberts showcases a beet weighing 15 percent pounds and two feet in circumference. Rev and Mrs Gustafson note their tilted house after visiting Mr Esterdahl. It marks his 30th birthday with a purse gift. Eight Varna men, six dogs and three foxes chased prey. Ed Norton and Billy Morrell fired at a fox. James Foster remains missing a month. Dr Esterdahl hosted a Swedish birthday cheese gathering. Joshua Myers tallies 70 votes as Prohibition candidate for the 20th district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Olson
Valparaiso Ind
Roberts
Rev
Mra G O Gustafson
Esterdahl
Varna
Ed Norton
Billy Morrell
James Foster
Charles Esterdah), Jr
Henry
Joshua Myers
Prohibition
Local notes from Varna and nearby towns
Mrs Livingston Roberts visits Coro busking near foisbed while Charley Motter of Henry walks the streets. Whitney the grain dealer reports rising coro in his cribs. Mrs Swigert and son Wiltof Henry stop by J H Hoffmans. New sheriff goes fox hunting and returns with five skunks. Varna folks travel to Henry to shop with some spending up to 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston Roberts
Coro
Charley Motter
Henry
Whitney
Mra Swigert
Wiltof Henry
J. H. Hoffman
Editor
T Frank McCoy
Sharp Old Fox
Steve
McCoy
Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery for throat and chest ailments with a guaranteed relief or purchase price refund. It offers two bottles from J EL & FL A Forest drug store with a free trial bottle and claims suitability for consumption bronchitis asthma whooping cough and croup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Kings
Rial
J EL & FL
Forest Drug
Local notes from LA PRAIRIE CENTRE
Mai Calder and Estella Root return from Iowa reporting a splendid time. Nalina Reed visits Mrs James Reed, looking well. Rev Miller and wife enjoy a pleasant week in West Jersey with old friends. Rain halts League meeting. Charlie Simmons 18 digs a ditch for water pipes at T E Scotts. Sadie Smith and Lillian Wilmot visit Galesburg. Sheridan Grove bears lung fever, Millie Wilson has brain fever. Five I R Green children ill with diphtheria. baby dies. possible source traced to a Peoria farm hand’s clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mai Calder
Estella Root
Iowa
James Reed
Nalina
Rev Miller
West Jersey
Charlie Simmons
T E Scott
Sadie Smith
Lillian Wilmot
Galesburg
Sheridan Grove
Millie Wilson
I. R Green
Peoria
Local Social Notes and Community Updates
The sick are reported mending and gatherings occur across towns. Benj Spreaffe visited Henry Joho Weeks and Henry last week. L E Skeel plans a Chicago trip. Geo Greiner and Sandy Boyle visited Henry. Dell Wood’s wife had a baby boy. Rey Doney preached at the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj Spreaffe
Henry Joho
Towle
Henry
L E Skeel
Chicago
Geo Greiner
Sandy Boyle
Dell Wood
Rey Doney
M. E
Rex Steamer Goes to Winter Quarters and Local Happenings
The Rex steamer has moved to winter quarters. Shippers Reavy Cofoid and Boyle sent bogs to Chicago this week. Rock Island R R gravel pitmen host a social at AR Ball Tuesday. Ella Bowman and John Qarande of Peoria visited Hennepin over Sunday. Board of supervisors meets November 28 with oath of new officers. Y P of ME church hosts pie and milk sociable at Mrs Scott Thomas residence Friday. Putnam County Bible Society holds annual meeting at Congregational church next Sunday. Rev Kerr of ME church to deliver the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
Anthony Reavy
Boyle
Chicago
Rock Island
R. R
Ella Bowman
John Qarande
Peoria
Hennepin
Board of Supervisors
Y P
Scott Thomas
Putnam County Bible Society
Kerr
M E. Church
Local Socials and Visits Reported in Area Notes
Fred Blomburg rests with a felon on his finger while Edith Price serves briefly as housekeeper for A B Wilson. A large sociable was held at H C Mills. Oliver Wilson spoke at Abingdon and Abel Mills plus wife started a buggy trip to Sterling. Gertie Wilson begins a second term at Dixon. Elder Doney addressed the Good Templars after their Friday meeting. Walter Griffis and wife Laura Smith Mattie Wilson and Charley Mills traveled to Chicago. A B Wilson and wife plan a late week return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blomburg
Edith Price
Walter Griffis
Laura Smith
Mattie Wilson
Charley Mills
Chicago
Wilson
Webb's Ticket Office Sails to England Fare Deals
Peoria Illinois traveler source notes Kemp Webb's Ticket Office on Oor Main and Adams offering tickets for all routes and ocean steamships. Advertises cheapest rates to and from England with nationwide availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Oor Main
Adams
Peoria
Ils
England
Putnam Church Sets Temperance Talk and Lyceum Plan
Rev C W Ayling will deliver a temperance sermon at the ME church electio n at Putnam. The annual township bible meeting is set for next Sunday with a 8 pm address. a fire ruined Francia Downey’s home near town, with insurance lapse noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
C. W. Ayling
Jim
Frank Farland
C . U. Gospel Temperance Meeting
M. E Church
Jesus
W Ayling
Dea
Francia Downey
Downey
Drummond Lightning Remedy Promises Cure for Rheumatism
The advertisement claims rheumatism results from liver and kidney disorder and promotes Dr Drummond's Lightning Remedy as the sole cure among many. It offers large bottles via druggists or express shipment to any address with a stated price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond
Drummond Medicine Co
Mundieao Lane
New York
Rowley of Lacon Warns Busy Men to Care for Health
Crosley White a Peroma grocer fell ill after neglecting a cold that settled on his kidneys. After three years of worsening condition he recovered with Red German Cough and Kidney Cure, now praising the remedy and urging others to seek timely treatment via local Beehive Grocery and Sylvan Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosley White
Permia
Whit
Bright
White
Peoria
Beehive
Nord Adams
All Drugs
Sylvan Resepy
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Stoc Gate
J.H. Jones & Son
Hess
Ron Soncular Pric
South Adams St
Peoria, Ill
Gentry Republican
George Bort
Bprron
LACON
Mra Tucker
Wm Gapen
Mr Tucker
Crooks
Rebecca Wilkinson
Brownsgattey Ind
J E& F A
Powell
Henry VII
Crow Meadow
Tremain
Richard
Clift
Dr Willis
Henry Yaeger
Dan
Dublin Town Band
McLaughtin & Go
Dublin
Ireland
Grand Street Parade
ALL Star Actors
Zimmerman & Aten's
Illinois
Acurese Ferial Infortation
F. A. Trousdale
Secy
Metropolis
W . Wall
Ast Rees
DuQuoin
Ill
Southern Ilinois Improvement and Immigration Association
Baved
Rowley
Rowley, Lacon, Th
George Nicholson
Grinwold & Co
Henry Dally
HI Vt Express
Vrokia
Ureau
Charreé v. Manly
Pulleaeo Ol Olsee
Los Ae Pn i
Angeles Dorths
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