Local Notes From Lacon And Surroundings
Higram Myers of Galesburg visiting sister Mrs Dorinda Ong. Mra Barnes and wife in Nebraska visiting sister. Mra George Treakle in Chicago for a week with son Edward. Cora Bellows visiting Hyanan ton mother until after Thanksgiving. Feazel family and J Q Jest heading to California for winter. Hattla Kunkel to Bloomington to spend winter with Mia Punk. Carrie Sidway of Jackson Miss guest of Maria Gage for a couple of weeks. John Thompson left for Colorado to take son Charles to Arbony and New Mexico for health. Lt Bullman’s new northeast house ready to occupy. he moves in next week. Thanksgiving services to be held in evenings across churches. School board and teachers reprimanded minor petty theft in lower grades.
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Bloomington
Mia Punk
Carrie Sidway
Jackson
Miss
Maria Gage
John
Thompson
Colorado
Charles
Arbony
New Mexico
Lt. C. Bullman
Bullmoan
Board of Education
Sparland Briefs Share Local Moves and Rumors
Sparland notes describe a Tuesday snow storm driving corn huskers from fields, repairs at the coal shaft, residents visiting kin, a new barber shop north of P. Hhl’s saloon, and plans for weddings. Several families relocate from Ottawa, with talk of the coal shaft changing hands and local social events in LaPrairie and Stoudon townships.
Couple Charles McClanahan and Bertha Athsy Wed in Town
Community note celebrates Charles McClanahan and Bertha Athsy as worthy locals born and raised here. The couple wed on a weekday evening at 8230, at the residence of A J Athay and wife, and friends wish them a happy and prosperous life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McClanahan
Bertha Athsy
A.J. Athay
Charlie
Bertie
Bonham and Nearby Happenings in South Whitefield
Local notes from South Whitefield recount community life including recovering neighbors, a hospital patient, a bereavement, and thanks for a Peoria wedding write up. J. M. Thompson’s store improvements are noted along with a Bonham school children’ rabbit and squirrel hunt ending with a hearty supper.
Whitefield Corners Community Notes Hint at Local Life
Mrs Bean of Putnam visits daughter Mre K. Lecwls. Mrs G W Buell trips to Peoria for sisters. Elsie Clawson ill with scarlet fever at Grandma Swift's in Henry. Thanksgiving church service at 10 a.m. led by Bro Fawnatt. Ella Forbes to Bradford for work. district buys new store for schoolhouse. Sabbath school convention to discuss last work. G Johnson led League last Sunday. Mrs Fannie Young to lead next. Mrs Willis reports Mr Walker of Pearls hemorrhage and weakness. Possibility of night school. Mr Wright willing if enough scholars. Son of Frank Bell injured. leg broken by wagon. Wedding rumour in vicinity at Thanksgiving. possible name change. Graded school desired. current one-teacher limits progress. Calls for another room and teacher to broaden studies. Juniors busy with bazaar and Thanksgiving night entertainment. Program includes various acts and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Bean
Putnam
Mre K
G. W. Buell
Peoria
Elsie Clawson
Oaktatter Pamp
G. Johnson
Fannie Young
Dr Willis
J. Walker
Mr Walker
Wright
Frank Bell
Labtecta Music
Family Pawcett
Mora Runnells
Maud Shorts
Emma Loomis
Laughing Family
Ethel Willis
Emily Fawoolb
Recitation and social notices from La Prairie
Recitation by seven little girls and parasol drill scenes lead a busy village program. Notices cover church Christmas trees, Woman's Club membership, and a wedding announcement for Mary Odell and Thomas Collins. Mrs Kriste, Mrs Roberts visit Toluca, and locals share greetings, church events, and seasonal plans amid winter references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vina Johnson
Seven Little
Marriages and sales noted in La Prairie Center
Robt McCullough loses a fine dehorned animal. Rosa Wilmot returns from Colorado. Robi Scoon buys cattle feed load from Turnbull. Mrs Jas Reed and children have mumps. Anna May Calder ill with sore throat. Mild turnout at round social due to threatening weather. Thos Collins and Mary Odell of Steuben reportedly to wed on Wednesday the 20th. John Bakenhead held a sale last Tuesday. no store property sold. top bid $825, asking price $900. may run the store if price not met. Epworth League service well attended with pledges signed. Rey Carr gave a Bible reading. Arthur Wilmot attended church. away all summer selling Cyclone Stock Fences. general agent based in Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Odell
Steuben
John Bakenhead
Epworth League
Rey Carr
Arthur Wilmot
Peoria
Piano Makers and Brands Highlighted in Adverts
The notice touts piano brands including Gabler Manshart Wendell Foster and Crickerman, claiming standard quality for years and fashioning a sale for moderate-priced pianos. It promotes Sammy Co. at 920 Wabash with Chicago agents for these instruments, asserting the Crickerman offers unmatched artistic standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabler
MansHart
Putnam Corn Picking Nears Close and Local News
Local notes report corn picking winding down in Putnam with many visits and arrivals. Residents, visitors, church and club activities fill the week as family news, transportation changes, fireside plans, and occasional accidents populate the community chronicle.
Bound Liver Remedy Claims Cure for Multiple Ailments
An advertisement extols Herbine as a bound liver medicine to cure liver stomach and bowel disorders. It lists symptoms such as biliousness headaches jaundice and indigestion and warns of slow blood poisoning from an inactive liver. The price is 1% and free trial bottles are offered by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
Local Notes From Clear Creek Community
CLEAR CREEK notes report Laura Kays not well Corn hush nearly over in the s parts Joseph Roth died last Friday and was buried Monday Raundy Waterer and wife and little daughter Grandy spent Sunday in Magnolia John Stewarts sale set for Friday Another home broken up and we extend sympathy Mrs 8 Ransom and little Minn dornby visited Magnolis guests of Mrs Minna Smith Racksy Margeson on the sick list Dr Taylor of Magnolia called Thursday She is a little better Mr and Mrs Norris invited to a goose roast at Wm Mathis on Thanksgiving Mrs Mathis is a daughter of C A Norris C A Ransom wife and daughter spent Sunday with his brother Ben and family Ben and Joe Sivell visited their uncle at the same place Mr and Mrs Henry King rejoice over a son born on Thursday idth Mother and son doing well Henry proud Price of Clear Creek reported death Saturday We extend sympathy she was a good woman helped the poor and needy may she rest in peace
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Putnam
Minnie Leffler
Willard Lamb
Milo
Emma Bean
C. L. Loomis
Peoria
Taliaferro
Squire Long
Bureau
Lcity
Prince
Herry
Toe Parker
C. E
Ottawa
S. D. Peterson
Clell Duncan
Plattsburg, Mo
Chas Anderson
Henkins’ Hall
Kaler
John Clark
Henry Downey
Condit
Williams
Gaston
Henry
Christian Endeavor
Nina Dalby
Grace Soper
Edwin
Des Moines
Iowa
Will F. Shaw
Walnut
Bureau County
Kalor
M. G Hominghouse
George Bean
Fred Barnhart
Ira Barnhart
Psalm Oxvi
William Ball
John R. Clark
Jeffersonville
Wayne County
Clark
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Charles Anderson
Jesse
Clear Creek
Laura Kays
Joseph Roth
Raundy Waterer
Littl
Grandy
Magnolia
John Stewart
Ransom
Minn Dornby
Magnolis
Minna Smith
Racksy Margeson
Price
Nashville Chattanooga and Louisville Railway advertised routes
The Nashville Chattanooga and Louisville Railway promotes itself as the premier historic railroad with access to over fifty famous battlefields and five national cemeteries. It markets a route to Atlanta for the Cotton States International Exposition from September 18 to December 1895 with low excursion fares, plus through sleeping car service from St Louis to Atlanta and a renowned Diss Flyer link between Nehville and Jacksonville. Contact Briard Hill or R. C. Cowardin for details and tickets.
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Nashville, Chattanooga & & Louis Railway
Model Railroad of
South
Famou
Atlanta
St Louis
Evansville
Nashville
Chattanooga
Nehville
Jacksonville
Fla
Briard Hill
Marquette Building
Chices NL
R.C. Cowardin
Railway ‘Exchange Bulling
Missouri
W. L. Daney
T. A
Tent
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Wail Order
Athels
Perpen Perrretaeret
Clarkye. & CO
JM S. Adame
Roigeem
Lik
Henry Republican
Groxrax Buxt
HpiTos
Henry,ilel
Qur
P. Hhl
W.H. Athay
Springfield
Grand Lodge
Rhoda McClanahan
Kansas City
Frank O’leary
Julius H. Adkinson
Campbell
Mia W. L
Gohrand
Gapen
Sparland
Livain
Hormas Collins
Patrick Collins
LaPrairie Township
Misa Mary Odell
Stoudon Township
South Whitefield
Grandma Jacobs
Emily Fisher
Chillicothe
Fleetwood
Bonham
Wilbur Baugh
Forrest
Mra D. M. Dunlap
Peoria Herald
Clifford M. Anthony
Flora ‘S’homas
Lacon
J. M. Thompson
J. M
Thomas
Bonham School
Delber
George
Tim
J.H Jones &Son
Henry, Ill
Hucklen
Powell
Woman's Club
Gertie Maleham
Florence Owen
Christian Church
D. O. Wright
Frank McCullough
St John
Katie Abbott
Pontiso
Katie Zenor
M. EB
The
Industrial Society
Fred Johnson
Miller
McCulloch
Thomas Collins
Collins
la Prairie
Lottie Soper
Atha Wheeler
Mat Condit
Ollo
Dana
Harry Finley
Carrie Finley
Harry Soper
William Wheeler
Frank
Joe Dawson
Grace
Ed Soper
M. E
Wm Wheeler
Horenkes
Tee
Loinn
Bradfield Regulator Co
ALL Drugoists
Bhp
Ministee
Frank Roberts
Varna
Della Allen
Levi Roberts
Bert Smith
Bessie Roberts
Park
Turner
Chicago
Larngt
Fane
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