Our Sister Towns and Local Happenings
A local round of social visits and civic notes includes Luther Ray's illness, Robi Fort’s state senate bid, Mrs Leaton from Chicago visiting friends, plans for a new warehouse, and several travels to Chicago and St Louis. Married couple Fred Gehr and Minnie Timmons wed. a coal company worker injures a foot. a parade with cavalry and torchbearers accompanies speeches by Graff Franklin and Fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bparland
Luther Ray
Robi Fort
State Senate
Mra Leaton
Chicago
Meek
T. 5
Apon
Rap Aly
Lou Buck
Peoria
J. O. Garrett
Galesburg
Charles Slapen
Ottawa
Mra T
Gapen
William Ruoary
Kansas City
Charles McClanahan
Rosaville
Ind
Seals Company
James Canningham
van Antwerp
A. J. Parker
Ohiasgo
Grand Lodge
A. I
Martland
St Louis
Vislt
Mrs Case
Dallas
Texas
Fred
Gehr
Minnie Timmons
Roy DeClark
Phillips
Graff
J. H Franklin
Robert
Tenry Glee Club
Johnnie Helm
Judge Wallace
Fasbender
Magoon Barnes
Popocrat
H. Barr
Wallacce
Abraham Lincoln
James G. Blaine
Visit and social rounds in Washburn area towns
Varna and Washburn residents visited relatives across town this weekend. Mr and Mrs Ong of Lacon toured Yu town with Mrs P Mayes, while Charles Traver moved into the Simpson building. Madge Barnes and Sarah Clark visited Wm Ong, and Wm Ong painted his residence white highlighting its appeal. The M E women hosted a pie social raising funds for the minister’s salary as Walter Grow entertained with a lively bow drawing show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Grow
Runaway ponies and town notes from Whitefield Corners Hoopston
J B Brown the owt cigar man plans Hoopston home due to limited space for his business. Reports of a runaway involving Brown and Clarence Grieves frightened young people but caused little injury. Whitefield Corners residents discuss church events political rallies and a large Republican gathering with music by local glee clubs and speeches by Templeton Trimble and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Brown
Hoopston
Brown
Clarence Grieves
Nell Hields
Warne
Whithfield Center Hosts New Elders and Minis
Residents report Whithfield Center welcoming both elder and mini groups as rumors spread that Will Nelson is visiting the neighborhood. Local sources confirm word of the entertainment event though details remain scarce.
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Whithfield Center
Community Notes From Bonham Area Gather Week's Socials
L M Bell and family visited T A Lodge last Sunday. Ora Bonham joined Sab bath school. Mrs Bert Newman is recovering. Abbie and Grace Newman of Henry visited Center. Frat quarterly meeting of this charge set for Saturday and Sunday. Whitefield Township Sunday School Convention program noted. Amanda Aukland returned Tuesday from Ford County and Peoria area. Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs Dora Somers. next with Mrs Hank is. James Wabel and family visited George Wabel and Thomas Wabel in Sugar Grove and White eld. Mona han, Bonham teacher, led a school program with music and readings. A dancing party at Mrs Ed mund Weis’s home drew about 20 couples. Edna provided cake. many from Henry attended.
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Whitefield
Corners
G. Barker
York
Fawcett
Cubs
Clark
Howard Williams
Elizabeth Rogers
Merrill
G. W. Buell
Lee Kinnear
Henry
Princeton Glee Club
Henry Glee Club
Hon Templeton
Princeton
Templeton
How Trimble
Main Street
J. W. Fawcett
Kis Boyd
Grove
Bro Fawcett
United States
L. M. Bell
T. A. Lodge
Ora Bonham
Bert Newman
Abbie
Grace Newman
Friend
Whitefield Township
Amanda Aukland
Eneos
Ford County
ureks-and-Peoria
Ladies Aid Society
Dora Somers
Hanki S
James Wabel
Babe
Magnolia
George Wabel
Sugar Grove
Thomas Wabel
Whiteeld
No-to-bac smoking aid advertised
An advertisement promotes No-to-bac as a harmless aid to quit smoking. It claims to strengthen nerves, improve vigor, and can be refunded if it fails, offering books at druggists or by mail from Sterling New York and addresses in Chicago and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Chicago
Randolph St
Spruce Stork
Buckien
Powell
South Whithfield Notes Move and Guests
Mra Conrad Swarts entertains her mother from Peru while Eva Wels visits Mollie Meister. Nellie Baugh rests at home with a chill. Henry McOsale enjoyed a Sunday excursion to Peoria. Lewin husking fits this week as Bulldog news spreads. Mr and Mrs Frank Woods with two daughters Jessie and Gay hosted by Lee Smith and Leslie Waughop. Fleetwood ill with malaria fever but improving. T F Clover campaigned nearby and joined LW Waughop for a meal. Autumn arrives with October’s calm and golden oak shards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whithfield
Conrad Swarts
Peru
Eva Wels
Mollie Meister
Nellie Baugh
Henry McOsale
Peoria
Lee Smith
Henry
Leslie ‘Waughop
Fleetwood
Forrest
T. F. Clover
Heniry
Waughop
Saratoga News Roundup from A. P. Webber to Local Dances
A. P. Webber attended a conference while Bob Kelley suffers rheumatism. Social dances occur at Camp Grove and Whitefield Corners. The old Patrick Lawless place near town is for sale. plowing and corn husking begin. A rally at Castleton and a McKinley club gathering are noted. Rev Carr is renewed for another year and Calf losses reported. The death of Martin Lynch, ex Saratoga resident, is noted with burial at the Catholic church. Local leaders attend rallies, and Patrick Lawless dies, leaving eight children and an estate valued at 150000 dollars. La Prairie reports church pulpit occupancy and state fair attendance by J I Wilmot. Teas and entertainments receive praise, and Republican rallies draw riders from surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
A. P. Webber
Bob Kelley
Camp Grove
Patrick Lawless
William
Castleton
McKin Jey Club
Rev-Carr
Sam Thumma
Martin Lynch
Town
la Prairie
Crie Apt Club
Sparland
Lacon
Henry
W Whitefield
Disorder at meeting clouds local politics and obituaries mark September 1896
A partisan clash over a public meeting is described with blame placed on Republicans by some Democrats while others condemn the disturbance as thoughtless. The piece notes speeches by Mr Wallace and a less courteous follow up, then shifts to local society items from Magnolia and surrounding areas, including obituaries for Elizabeth Englehart, born 1830 in Bern, Switzerland, and moving through community notes, visits, and a medical remedy advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Elizabeth Englehart
Elizabeth Anson
Berne
Switzerland
America
Ohio
Illinois
John Hanglehart
Sister Englehart
Caroline
Jesus Christ
Englehart
Jhurch
Red Oak
Walnut
Methodist Church
Mia Dr Wat- 1Son
Putnam
OXBOW Social Roundup and Local Remarks
Wayne Ham family visited Leland Broaddust last Sunday. Ben Ransom family called on his brother Charles Ransom. John Morse and sister Elizabeth stayed in Prairie last weekend. Minnie Buckingham returned to La Prairie after a visit here. Mr A J Armstrong of Jaton urges Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a fast cough remedy sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Ham
Leland Broaddust
Ben Ransom
Charles Ransom
John Morse
Elizabeth
Prairie
Minnie Buckingham
la Prairie
Jaton
Missouri
A. J. Armstrong
Ballard
Dr Powell
Trene McGee and Notables in Mt Palatine
Mt Palatine notes show Trene McGee visiting with Lizzie Shafer and visitors from Peru at Mr Gallaher’s for a chicken hunt. Mrs Sthael returns from Chicago ill after the trip home. Dr McGee travels to Chicago and back with a patient to the polyolenic care facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT Palatine
Trene McGee
Lizzie Shafer
Peru
Corn picking signals start this week in est
News notes estimate a smaller corn crop this year than expected. Henry Barr’s youngest child broke a collar bone after a chair fall and Dr McGee treated the fracture. Church services were canceled due to a rededication, but Sunday school will resume next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Barr
McGee
Local Moves and Incidents Reported in Community Notes
Oliver Wilson travels to Schuyler County this week as George Wilson visits Normal for schooling. Joshua Mills departs Monday for home in Fairbury. Mr Thayer and his wife of Magnolis attended the meeting Sunday. Mason Wilson injured his hand in a corn sheller chain incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Oliver Wilson
Schuyler County
George Wilson
Joshua Mills
Fairbury
Thayer
Magnolis
Mason Wilson
Obituary of Wheatland settler Mr Jennett at 96
Mr Jennett, longtime Wheatland resident, died Thursday morning after a long life. He leaves a wife four sons and two daughters. His funeral Saturday at two o clock drew a large crowd from Lone Tree and distant areas. Catholic priest of Sheffield officiated. Interment in Lone Tree Catholic cemetery. He was about 96 and well known as a neighbor who helped in trouble.
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Lone Tree
Vail
Senachwine
Putnam
Hurrih
McKinley
Talieferro
Saeeey Anderson
Whitefield Grange Hall
Trimble
Templeton
Garwbod
Princton
Abraham Anderson
Jennett
Wheatland
Iettlers
Sheffield
Remy
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Benry
Eadness
Kommunicatione
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Henry, Ill
Will Nelson
Cannah Jones
Ill
McLeish
Delia Allen
Annie Barr
Vermillionville
India Dean
Ollie Brady
Becks
Lou Otto
Geo Gregory
Luke
Richard Spencer
Elgin
Laura
John Bronn
Turner
Maude Mills
W. W. Bobbitt
Chapi
Boy
Powers’ Fair Store
Edward Street
Suny
Wm Johnson
Frederics
Th Store
laSalle
Devry
Barr
Inesosto
Boston Rental Parfor
Masonic Temple
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