Our Sister Towns in Lacon Peoria and Des Moines Toasts
Local notes from Lacon report Myrtle Coan visiting Peoria, Geo A Bangs on business to Wonona and Miss J A Robson visiting Bloomingtown. Jesse Dayidean guest of Mrs John Klevesat with Dan McGrorys Troubles at Rose Opera House drawing crowds. Thanksgiving services planned at Baptist church. Rev J A Johnson visiting Weomna and Des Moines. Mrs Hugh Mead ill in Chillicothe. Chas Roberts and wife honeymooning in Chicago. Funeral of Henry Barnes at Saunemin. Sadie Delong from Chicago for turkey. WRC knitting circle hosted by Mrs Curtis with 20 attendees. Rhoades visiting. Mrs Elliott Roger dies near noon. young husband left. Hold-up robbery reported. Sands and wife away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Howard
Reeder
The
Baptist Church
J A Johnson
Weomna
Wolf
M. E. Church
Des Moines
Ill
Hugh Mead
Eva Goudy
Chillicothe
Chas Roberts
Chicago
Charley
Carrie Gage
Chas Thomas
Rev Price
Henry Barnes
Saunemin
Thomas Sadie Delong
Tucker
la Salle
Pittsburgh Pa
WRC
Curtis
Rhoades
Mra Treakle
Mra R
Misa Hannah Beadle
Gadocvsa
Mra Elliott Roge
Wenlly
Sands
Married couple John I. Thompson and Maud Alice Goodrich wed
The couple married last Thursday evening at 6 in their groom's home with only immediate family present. Reverend A. Johnson officiated as they began housekeeping in a new home once owned by the late Easeline Ford. Neighbors extend warm wishes to the estimable pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Thompson
Maud Alice Goodrich
Rev
A. Johnson
Easeline Ford
Farmers Gather, City Builds Fire Well in Sparland
In Sparland, farmers report good corn weather and light harvests. The city council finished digging a water well by the square to aid firefighting, with plans for a wind pump. David Myers of Fastoria Ohio plans to relocate here after visiting relatives Amos Barton and wife. A community pound party donated to a local minister and wife, who hosted Bethel meetings that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
David
Wesley Myers
Fastoria
Ohio
Amos Barton
David Myers
Bethel
Whitefield wedding planned amid family visits
In Whitefield hints of a forthcoming wedding as Mr and Mrs Blackburn host Ohio friends. Lucy Spencer attended a Peoria conservatory event this winter and Mike Heyline plans a spring move to J T Smith's property, now occupied by Will Trowel. Richards Tremato and Galley Clawson savor squirrels, having killed ten last Tuesday. The Crow Meadow Grange held a full house Saturday with six candidates admitted. state grange meets next week and dues may rise.
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Whiitefield
Crow Meadow
Quaker Lane
Grange Hall
Frank Smith
Ida
Wilson
Venona
John Wilson
Arthur
Fairbury
Gantz
Edward Coale
O Wilson
Magnolia
Society For Mental Culture
M L Bumgarner
Abe
Milla’'a
WCTU
Albert F Mills
Emporia
Kaw
Albert Taylor
Bert
Edward
Griffith E. Coale
Sarah Benjamin
McLean County
Grange
Village Notes and Community Updates
Local letters report Grandpa Snell in poor health with slim chances of recovery. Mr and Mrs James Fountain welcome a daughter born two weeks ago. Christmas plans proceed as committees are assigned. Thomas Runnells shows renewed illness but hopes to recover. Emma Swift improves after health trip to Kansas. Boyd's Grove church meetings attract converts and growth. Mrs Townsend and Mrs Smith return from tours and find the sick improving. A social for Mr Stout’s crippled child raises nearly $30. Funds to send the child to an institution are pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie
James Fountain
Thomas Runnells
Emma Swift
Kansas
Boyd's Grove Church
C. L. Loomis
Saratoga News Briefs and Local Notices
Local notes report community events in Saratoga and nearby towns. Richard Kelley sells a faithful team in Bradford. social gatherings at Webber and Grange halls, birthday celebrations, biblical lessons, and church services referenced along with assorted visits and home upkeep.
Kemp's Balsam Cough Remedy Ad Claims Wide Cure
A vintage advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a cure for coughs and colds with claims of high local success. It urges readers to ask friends who used it and notes large bottles priced 60 cents and one dollar at druggists, plus a free sample bottle.
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Kemp
Godel's
Armour's
California
Gillett’s
Thomas
Pride of Henry Do
Bargail
Cape
Ivea Famiio
Harney Broo
Ivory
Kirk
Doe
Japan
Orleans
Bradford Busy: farm news and visits dominate local notes
Farmers husking delayed. Thomas Birch still poorly while Paul Malett travels to Kansas City. News of trips home and abroad includes Cicero Phelps wintering in Kansas, Eiq Sutherland buying a bow pump, and J L McCollough at Chicago district court. Local homes gain updates as hog day, roof work, and a protracted church meeting unfold with evangelist Dennis set to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
De'ayed
Thomas Birch
Paul Malett
Kansas City
Charley Griswold
Rt. L. McLean
Cicero Phelps
Kansas
Eiq Sutherland
J L McCollough
U. 8 District Court
Chicago
George Holcomb
Creston
Mra Snodgrass
Indiana
Mra Jennings
Hector Lamb
McKean
Webb's Ticket Office Announces Global Steamship Tickets
Cor Main and Adams in Peoria Illinois offers all routes for ocean steamships with cheapest rates to and from England. Tickets available at Webb's Ticket office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Cor Main
Adams
Peoria
Ills
England
Cough and Kidney Cure Boosts Peoria Grocer’s Recovery
Crosby White of Beehive Grocery in Peoria credits Reid's German Cough and Kidney Cure with curing his three year battle with kidney disease after repeated colds. The ad touts the remedy as kidney friendly and available through Syvan Remedy Co. in Peoria and druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby White
Peoria
Mr White
Reid
White
Ill
Beehive
North Adams
Jackson Streets
Sy.van Remedy Co
Main St
FOR CHI VGere Express and malik Slam Night Express
Express services list shows two trains scheduled for late night operation. The 12 35 am timing and bureau accommodation are noted for passenger provisions and on time departures.
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Sparland
Whitefield
Whitefield Corners
Grandpa Snell
Gretchen
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Richard Kelley
Bradford
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LaPrairie
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Will Hannum
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Emily King
Henry Malone
Emma King
Mia Hall
Mre J. Noyes
Boquet
Mram Weir
Elsie Weir
Frank Tanquary
Eliza Cascaden
Muse
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Alice
Bertha Jordan
Mother
Matie Drake
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Christian Church
M. E
J.R Veach
Veach
Jesus Risen
Christ
Jesus Christ
Paul
Franciy Downey
Mr Downey
West Oxbow
Joe Mcbach
Streator
Nick Kline
Wm Forrest
CG. H. Ransom
Calvin Shields
C A Norris
J. A. Kaya
Allen Glenn's
H C
Hailey
Leonard Studgven
H. Ransom
Edward Phillips
Julia
New York
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Western Creamery
Gelf
ST Louis
Omaha
George Nicholson
Milo
Irwin Cappertne
HB Fields
Boas
Andrew Harsh
Hiskilwa
West
Frank Grinsted
Ed Tempest
Mr Hloman
Byron Swartout
A.V C
Onover
James Caldwell
Old Virginia
Hinman
Adam Schriver
Maria Griswold
Iowa
John
Dennis
OUR
Rowley
C.S. Rowley
Lacon, Ill
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Xi Hess
J. F. Gates
C.K.I & Pre
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Henry Daily iSantas
Asf
Gallon J.C. Judson & CO
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