Our Sister Towns in Lacon and Peoria
Local notes recount visits and travel: Nellie Chamberlain in Peoria last week. G M Locke and wife in Lacon. John Grieves Sr to Chicago. Bud Stateler of Varna visiting relatives. Elmer Reynolds and others in Peoria. Mrs S Sorensen visiting Chicago with daughters. social visits in Hennepin and Peoria. Temple of Honor lodge activity and World’s Fair invites. a political run by Wheeler. water works improvements in Lacon. a school-room assault incident reported with injuries. drunken rally violence after a Democratic gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Nellie Chamberlain
Peoria
G. M. Locke
Henry
Bonday
John Grieves Sr
Chicago
Bud Stateler
Varna
Elmer Reynolds
Albert Ehringer
S. Sorensen
Mr Noble
Miss Dey
Hennepin
John W. Jansky
Fordey
al ‘Roudy
Stella
Mane Phirkell
Miss Robaon
Wiuk
Muneton
Wuashbury
Thomas Layton
Jonnie Campbell
Wilson
Kansas City
Epworth League
Ialo M Tie
Wob Green
la Prairie
J. DePuo
Spencer
Ivelyn Halevy
Ransay
Nfor
Slvany i
Aon TL
Wheeler
Cand Idate
Congress
Con- Orange Steele
Laura
Rheumatism Cured by Mystia Cure Claim
The ad touts Mystia Cure as a remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia that allegedly cures in 1 to 8 days. It claims rapid, mysterious action upon the body and immediate disappearance of symptoms, marketed by J Eger Powel, druggist, Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina
J Eger Powel
Henry
Sparland Notes and Local Happenings
Friday night showers gave Sparland a lift while residents report moves such as Mrs Geo Kear into a new home and Alvin Leigh planning a spring move to Nebraska. Miners arrive from Rutland and Roanoke towns, a new foot bridge is built on Ferry street, and A J Baughman adds a storefront upgrade and attends an embalming school in Chicago. Mrs Carrie Duncan returns to Des Moines by train. Rev J J Irving preached at the Baptist church. James Thompson remains ill in Laconi with his mother by his side. A pocket theft near the depot is noted as a loss but the owner hopes for reward and return of the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Geo Kear
Good Templars
W. H. Athay
Clarence
Isaac Eckwright
Peoria
Alvin Leigh
Nebraska
Harry Maxwell
Ferry Street
W. H. Athey
A. V. Goltra
J. J. Irving
Carrie Duncan
Des Moines
Iowa
Rutland
Roanoke
Burnham
W. A. Ray
T. van Antwerpe
OM & Farm
Tesmer Campbell
Johnson
Campbell
A. J. Baughman
Chicago
James Thompson
Lacon
J. F. Lancaster
Det
Joe
Remedy Promises Cure For Consumption And Cough
An advertisement extols Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a remedy for consumption and throat, lung, and chest ailments, claiming relief in early stages and universal safety. Local notes mention community events, new offices, and residents' moves, with social gatherings and upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balllard
Powell
Summarized Claim of Restorative Nervine Cures
An affidavit from Summit town cites a twelve year old boy cured of Bt Vitus dance after using Dr Tuttle Restorative Nervine. The advertisement claims thousands cured of nervous diseases, dyspepsia, and debility, noting a Mrs Burns from South Bend was also relieved. Trial bottles and a free book are offered at Dr Powell's drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiphonce Hempling
Summit Town
Butler Co
Tuttle
W. E. Burns
South Bend
Ind
Powell
Hennepin Notes and Local Happenings
Hennepin items report the LO. O. F. hall completion and C P Towle with wife returning from an eastern trip. Mrs Jos Distelger from La Salle visited Miss Cora Burnham. Harry Stouffer’s young daughter has improved from illness. A Peoria wedding on Oct 12 united Michael Dore and Edith Smith both of Hennepin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
C. P. Towle
Jos. Distelger
la Salle
Cora Burnham
Harry Stouffer
Peoria
Michael Dore
Edith Smith
Columbus Day Observed By Hennepin Schools
Local schools in Hennepin plan to observe Columbus Day next Friday with park exercises. The town also notes various community updates including house construction by Frank Sanderlin, carpenters Reed and son, and son in law. travel to Chicago for the World’s Fair. and social calls among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Frank Sanderlin
Reed
Geo Young
Jeff Durley
Lyle H. Durley
Chicago
Chet Whitemore
A. T
Best Tonto Det Heath Wen Henry Yaeger Sole Agent
The fragment notes Henry Yaeger as sole agent for a person or case named Heath Wen and mentions Best Tonto in unclear context. No clear event dates or organizations are identifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonto
Det Heath Wen
Henry Yaeger
Henry
Magnolia notes and political chatter from town and region
Local items report Mrs Minnie Kline and son in town, visits from Mahala Ellis and Rose Alexander, a new baby at the Horn home, and institute attendance at Hennepin. Republican rally at Rutland and civic groups highlighted. Endorsements urge Daniel B. Turner for county attorney and defend Taylor’s duties. Mary Good of the Dunn Reporting House in Chicago is reported gravely ill. maid en name Calkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Minnie Kline
Henry
Mendota
Mahala Ellis
Lostant
Rose Alexander
Wi Horn
Massie
Harbaugh
Phillips and
Jeffers
Institute
Hennepin
Masonic Hall
Rutland
E Lostant
Wen Palatin
Daniel B. Turner
Outfit
J. K. Taylor
Taylor
Peoria
Mr Taylor
Longnecker
Cronin
Mary Good
Dunn Reporting House
Chicago
Olia
Calkins
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with reward offer
An 19th century promotional notice claims one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure not achieved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It states the product is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. The notice names F J Cheney Co and Toledo wholesalers as principals and mentions price per bottle and free testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co. Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O.walding
Kinan & Marvin
O. Hall
Malaria Grace Price Starts Pool District School
Mrs John Wilson’s malaria is noted as Grace Price begins her first school in the Pool district this week. Local reports include trips to Rutland for a republican rally and visits to relatives in McLean county and Missouri. Edits on area schools, teachers meetings in Hennepin, and plans to Ohio for relatives are recorded. Ballard’s Snow Liniment ad praises healing powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
John Wilson
Grace Price
Pool District
Rutland
W. B Miller
McLean County
Rebecca Mills
Missouri
Edith Price
Stella Mills
Hennepin
Florence Given
Edith Mills
Ohio
Geo A. Wilson
Normal
Joseph Morris
Elwood Morris
Suburban Trip, Parade of Events Near Whitefield Corners
Two suburban grangers took a trip to Whitefield Corners to see the Saratoga Dramatic Troupe. A light race on the return left one wheel off and a rider unhurt, while Herb Mokle biked strong on his machine. Prof Evans of Abingdon spoke, Prof Hays’ glee club sang, and a ventriloquist plus merry-go-round entertained the town amid political jabs at the GOP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Whitefield Corners
Saratoga
Herb Mokle
Herb
Prof Evans
Abingdon
Prof Hays
Glee Club
Prof
G.o. P
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Strength and Blood Purity
An ad-style appeal urges readers to prevent illness and fatigue with Hood's Sarsaparilla. It claims the tonic strengthens the body, purifies the blood, and wards off epidemics.
National league final standings mix with uneven divisions
The text notes the national league season ending with Cleveland as champion in the second division and a playoff for the title against Bass winners of the first division. It lists club records, including Boston, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York, Cincinnati, Baltimore, St Louis, and Washington with various percentages. A bookmaker E D Lorenzo was found dead at the Dearborn hotel in Chicago. Proclamation opens to immediate settlement of surplus lands at Crow Indian reservation in Monte arare, about 1 800 000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tir
Land
Boston
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Adelphia
New York
Cage
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Louis Washington
E. D. Lorenzo
Dearborn
Chicago
Paxsipenr Haxarson
Crow Indian Reservation
Montearare
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Kate Ransom
A.G. Villabrand
Putnam
Walter Cook
Clara Morgan
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Logan Jones
Martha Obbs
Will Cook
Mr .Hoagland
Little Lillian
Fred C
Effice Cook
Christian Church
Friay
J F. M. Parker
Jesus
Mr Bart
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Panville
Ballard
Baest Dry Goods
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