Local notes from Marshall county communities mixed with church updates
Returns to Chicago of John Adama and his wife. several residents roam town for visits and moves. Clergy changes include Rev P Roos to the Methodist church and Rev Long leaving the Congregational church for a new pastorate. Mrs Everett’s social event at the residence drew a large crowd amid town news of hospitalities and farewells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adama
Chicago
Mra de D & Thomas Ie
Chas
Monleira
Paso
Richard
Andrew Mélly
Sara
Toga
Ba R Banaam
Whitefield
Sarah Tita
Local Notes on Court Attendance and Travels
Citizens attend court this week while Alf Betts visits Nebraska. Mrs Alf Betts travels, Mrs Frank Van Antwerp and children arrive from Chicago. Lydia Riddell returns from Eureka Springs. Charley Maxwell comes home from Philadelphia. Vanderwerp and Gapen go to Chicago for Mason Grand Lodge. Mrs B Bussell provides a meal of sweet potatoes. Wm Kiddell loses two cows after a tangle traps one to death. Elder Hows and wife visit Eureka Springs and G W Zimmerman home. Mrs H Campbell hosts a flower party with friends enjoying the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Betts
Nebraska
Alf
Frank van Antwerp
Chicago
Lydia Riddell
Eureka Springs
Charley Maxwell
Philadelphia
T Vanderwerp
TH Gapen
Masons Grand Lodge
B Bussell
Kiddell
D x Hows
Eureka
G W Zimmerman
Meat Market Plans and Local Occurrences
Lester Newell suffered a heavy stone injury at Reshatt last week but is improving with treatment. Mr Van Antwerp returned home with his brother and wife who wed in Chicago on Sept 26 and will spend their honeymoon locally. Harney and Parsons must buy a new outfit and start their meat market soon. Mr O’Leary has repainted the building and aims for a first class, clean meat market. Obolera Morbas warning and Dr Seelye’s Wasa Tusa promoted for emergencies and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester_Newell
van Antwerp
W Farrell
Chicago
Harney
Parsons
O'Leary
Varna Social Notes and Local Visits Detailed
Ora Roberts visited Springfield on Saturday. Monday sees the Aurora toward Shop Frank Grable to be out, nearly well from hens. Marion French and daughter visited Monday. Conklie keeps a jewelry shop in trim, new curtage added. Horton family from Evans visited Friday. Marshall and H Broaddus traveled to Springfield and Peoria last week. MS church members hosted Rev Evans with a surprise party Friday evening, about 30 attended, oysters and cakes provided.
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Varna
Ora Roberts
Springfield
Aurora
Frank Grable
Marion French
Conklie
Horton
Evans
Marshall
H £& Broaddus
Peoria
MS Church
Ill Health and Visits in South Whitefield Community
South Whitefield announces Mrs I Hofer’s ongoing illness and Mrs A B Kobo visiting her parents Mr and Mrs B Hofer. Notes from Leota Wilson Elvia Nighswonger Eva Rolly and others. townsfolk discuss Hunts health and local family news. The Wels brothers shell corn, aiming for about 18 000 bushels after years of storage. An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Hofer
A B Kobo
Alex Brown
Henry
South Whitefield
Wels
Local social notes recount Sunday visits and family news
E K Bannum served as home visitor. Mrs Mouristman of Herby was a Sunday visitor. Joseph Medearis and wife welcomed a baby daughter. Mr and Mrs Wm Thompson of Ford telting their brothers at county. Mrs Belle Darby and Robert Thompson visited relatives in Nebraska. WG Dorsey and wife visited Clark Ball with T D Hubbell and wife. Mrs Frankie Ball and Harold, Wm Ball of Meory, and Geo Daniels of Camp Grove attended the Minoak reunion and street fair last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E K Bannum
Mra Mouristman
Herby
Joseph Medearis
Wm Thompson
Ford
Belle Darby
Robert Thompson
Nebraska
WG Dorsey
Clark Ball
T D Hubbell
Frankie Ball
Aoa Harold
Wm Ball
Meory
Geo Daniels
Camp Grove
Minoak
Jones's Biggest Fall Turmoil and Sales Surge
Jones's store reports September sales 50 percent above last year as contracts were won against Peoria Chicago and Henry. Over ten days three houses were furnished with Wilton Velvet Carpets Mattings Wall Paper and Window Shades. The store highlights floor matting overcoats clothing and blankets with strong daily cash flow from Henry and surrounding towns.
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Peoria
Chicago
Henry
Senet
Cape and Cloak Trade Phenomenal
Fifty ladies have already bought fall and winter goods after a full town canvass. Delays are dangerous as the season approaches and customers rush to purchase at the store.
Marzlus Shoes Draw Broad Satisfaction Advertised
The ad proclaims universal satisfaction with Marzlus Shoes and invites shoppers to see the full line of ladies and misses footwear. It guarantees every pair and asserts a strong guarantee.
Surprising Dress Goods Sale At Local Store
Grocers offer a dress goods sale featuring Grape skirts and dress patterns. Each pattern is unique with no two alike and dozens to select from. Venetian cloths are shown in new shades for today’s shoppers.
New York Honors Admiral Dewey in Sit Down Welcome
New York celebrated Admiral Dewey with a grand welcome last Friday while Washington echoed the tribute on Tuesday. The nation lauds him as the greatest naval hero and defender of the country, honoring his decisive victory and leadership.
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New York
Dewey
Washington
Diptonia
Dyoterrims
Obas Hubbel proudly welcomes baby girl and local happenings
Weather cool as residents plow and tend crops. Oba Hubbel welcomes a baby girl. Nearby visits include Mrs Cain's sister in law and Mrs Robinson from Chicago. A town hall school vacation for repairs, a church chicken supper raised 819.63, and two social gatherings at Milan Holmes and Thos Hubbel. A funeral of a 23¢ year old girl from White Field occurred. Saratoga shareholding cleanup and Grain-O promotions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oba Hubbel
Bonn
Cain
Robinson
Chicago
Town Hall
Rica ‘Cotney
Peter Klein
Thomas Cain
Maud_Sallebory
la Prairie Center Parsonage
Milan Holmes
Thos Hubbel
Mran
White Held
Obaroh
Putnam Notes and Magnolia School Report
Putnam brief mentions J M Winship in poor health and Rev Gimson’s parishioners bidding farewell to Rev Northrup and family. Magnolia school monthly report lists 35 Primar y Room pupils with 33 average attendance and names many students. Principal Ira B McMartry notes increased attendance and Grange Fair blue ribbon win.
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Uriel Ioew
Ay Radinafald
Johnnie Birtsoh
Dan Johnson
Golale Simonton
Winnie Eddingfeld
Henry Wolf
Elias Rolley
Addie Wolf
Michael Goetz
Johnnie Danger
Ruth Eddingfield
Everatt Carlberg
Albert Birtsoh
May Allen
Mary Ray
Yapilé
Ethel Bishop
Lorena Carlberg
Lara Hauger
Elsie Mathis
Mary Paxon
Helen Roberts
Edith Law
Eddie Goetz
Charlie Johnston
Ray Lash
Willie Law
Vernon Mathis
Carl Simonton
Burl Simonton
Ira B McMartry
Sobol
Grange_Falr
Clover Seed and Farm Building Notes from Quaker Lane
James Philip Quaker Lane section mentions building and barn work. The report notes some households had clover seed for eating and seed, with a reference to Jastwaak as a term or name. The entry is terse and fragmentary with limited clear action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
James Philiip
Building & Barn
Local Notes From Lostant and Nearby Areas
Fragmented report mentions Mary W Smith traveling to Vermillion County and Eva Sutherland undergoing hospital care in Chicago. Jake Bidenbaugh carries mail from Lostant to My Pollo, returning around a specified hour. Lumber and crushed stone delivery accelerates for a three mile railroad site west of Lostant with hauling costs noted. Farmers face earnings up to six dollars per day as activity returns to normal.
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Mary W Smith
St Hoopes
Vermillion County
WOTU
Eva Sutherland
Chicago
Jake Bidenbaugh
Lostant
Mypollo
Husky
I P Wierman
Household notes from Putnam area brief locals
Magnuson spent Saturday and Sunday at home while Frank Norstrom attended a schoolmate's val at Princeton. Chas Peterson hauls Jum from Henry to build a new barn with Magnuson doing the work. A cape was found atop Strout hill and may be claimed at Alfred Carlson's home miles north of Putnam. The paper is valued at about 84.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da Magnuson
Frank Norstrom
Princeton
Chas Peterson
Henry
Magnuson
Local Visits and Church Events Mentioned in Chillicothe Notes
A fragmentary Chillicothe item lists Milo A W Shriver making eight business trips last week and mentions visits by Mre A Bolleyment and daughter Sarah to relative Henry and Whitefield. It also notes a Sunday school event at a church and relatives visiting Neponcet area during the weekend.
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W Shriver
Chillicothe
Sarah
Henry
Whitefield
M Shriver
l-Atkine
Mr-sud-Mre HS
Neponcet
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