Local notes and visits from Varna to Henry and surrounding towns
Local residents report arrivals and departures, visits, and social events. Mentions include McMann returning from a four to five week location, Fink Hamilton from Iowa, a Mrs White moving here, Mildred Allen new chef at a Henry school, a Halloween party by the Rebeccas, and various calls on friends and kin. The piece notes a rumor of citizens planning to go to a Central Union telephony project and several funerals and social visits in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.—R
Howe
Mrr Murphy
Peoria
Mmner
RT Murdock
Wednesby
Rebeccas
Mildred Allen
Henry
Stever
Central Union
Selephone
OIE T. & P
Hallowe'en
Local Notes From Whitefield Corners and Nearby Towns
Whitefield Corners and Abingdon residents share weekend travels and visits. Bertha Swift attended school in Abingdon with Carrie Knobbs. Newton Swift and family joined her in Peoria for a day trip. Mrs Longman visits Mrs Susan Trues with Harry Bullyment from Milo. diphtheria cases improve and no new cases reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Bertha Swift
Abingdon
Carrie Knobbs
Swift
H. D. Bonham
Peoria
Nightwonger
Steuben
Harry
Milo
Longman
Susan_Trues
Messrs
Runnell
Buffalo
Niagara
Privil
Osdick
Henry Mra
A Anderson
Dora
Frank
John Anderson
Orin Johnson
Harry Monroe
Len Moffit
Wm Brokaw
Bultato
New Jersey
Joint entertainment by Burson and Bonham Schools at Bonham
A joint event at the Bonham schoolhouse Friday evening drew a large crowd with a fine program by Prof Glauzer, Miss Osborne, and pupils from Burson and Bonham. The room was decorated with evergreen leaves and a supper of dun, pickery, chicken, and cake was served. Mrs Bourdette presided at the S 5 convention session held at Center M church. Key Campbell’s address was praised and Parry’s solo stood out. A gathering at HT Marshallan’s home featured a sapre served by Mrs Marshall and daughters. The Barn is shaping into a stylish, convenient building as visitors from Temtnrs rie to our county call regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Burson and Bonham
Bonham
Glauzer
Osborne
Bourdette
Campbell
Fr Parry
Kanear
Wichita
Smith
Johnnie
Vernie
Maud Griswold
Bonham Aitou
Bonham School
Nona Oe
Rickey
Brandenbirg
Mir Win
Knight
Henry
Out Woods
t-Woodward
Ottawa
Avata
George
Vaughop
York
Nebraska
Willie Hennessey
Arkansas
Springs
Joe Johnson
John Kneehan
Peari County
Mra Thomas Kelley
Elia Wahi
Champaign
Billy Jacobs
Wallie Hennessey
Owen Doyle
Joz Clark
Camp Grove Boom Promises New Town Growth
The Camp Grove area moves toward development with the Railroad Go selling cattle at the new town site Oct 31. Local work includes moving the M E church, building a hardware store, and relocating stores to the town site. Water wells by Deuoe Bros supply ample water. A new town physician Dr Cheatham arrives from St Louis with ten years of experience. Community events include a basket social at the Bonham school and a Sunday school convention at the church with a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
Camp Groves
M. E
Chapin
Wada Petra
Fouts
Castleton
Townsends
John Nelson
Deuoe
Bros of
Bradford
J. Hall
Mr Reverts
Dr Cheatham
St Louis
Harry Bonham
John Christman
George Baggs
South Whitefield
Barry Hell
Wm Malone
Bertha Christman
Violet
Lillie Klein
Bonham School
John Riddle
Sparland
New Town
John Cornell
Jennie ( Ouller
Saratoga
John King
Cornelius
Wife
Mer Frank
Princeville
Rundas
Alber Misnie
Rosa Conrad
Moines
Lennepin News Recaps Clergy Arrival and Local Happenings
Rev Chandler and family from Wisconsin arrived in Hennepin and he preached his first Congregational Church sermon last Sunday to a good sized donation. An obituary notes Joel Whitaker died at his son's home on Hennepin prairie Monday night October 21. A young man from El Paso obtained a clerkship at P Dore’s mammoth dry goods house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llennepin
Pinnant
Kyeare
Venom
Granville
Fl Paso
Mammoth
P. Dore
Faugene Con
Louisiana
Tittle Leta Bentleys
Shio
Hir
Whit
M.W A
Willams
Morontz
Houtso
Lawhease
Wee Eos Cuager
Sweet Thanksgiving Entertainment Offered by Ma Sweet Family
On Saturday evening Nov 2 a large audience is invited to enjoy a home talent show headlined by Ma Sweet and her gifted family. Admission for adults 15 cents, children 10 cents. The event promises fun and benefit for attendees and reflects community spirit in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Ramage
Hennepin
John Ramage
John Breno
Geo. Gregory
Clear Creek
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qrWal Waltham
Thacker & Son
Jewelers and Opticians
Illinois
the Republican
Ahursda St
Varna
Wenonaols
Mat
Edward
Uller
C. Statele
irBtoner
M. Brenn
J W
Skink Kinner
Naudé Syers
Chas W. Whitten
Normal
Lewis Morgan
Fred Morand
Putnam
Cora Underwood
Massie
Magnolia
Kennedy
J. W. Bréaddus
Horst Hendricks
Martinsville
Jvans
Iit
Wa McCulloch
J. Wright
James
Ed Spangler
Wyerek J. Riley
Ots Johnson
Wyer Bert Gunn
Tonica
Arma
B.F
Ireland
Rieeatts
Fom Thor
Bert
Tsora Stout
Messra Monroe
Fosdick
Mre Odel
LaPrairie
Clark
Tryan
Phome Yealis
Harry Shell
Baratog
Charley Wood
van Orin
Nannie O Averill
Circuit Court
Alrs Wheeler
Christin -Church
Gardner Williams
Aly l
Town Hall
Garrell
Rev Chatten
H. Condit
California
Albert Stikel
Princeton
Col Ltdia
MsChas Ransome
Jtenry
Badgley and
Hosheid
Toluca
Rose Ewing
Wenarefully
Lou Katsiuste
Belle Mann
Sun Ty
Fercuvon
Pepeka
Kanes
Peart
Jizzie
Mattie Vans
Clara Bishop
George Ziegler
S’red Kuhbne
Kuhne
Mary Wolf
McNabb
New Palace Road
Powell
C Hlenning
Onica
James Hig Ell
Flarvey Leeper
Rachel Anderson
Putpam
Chag Anderson
Hittie
Mtce Powell
Peeple AG
la Salle
Varsity
Ryton
Stratford
London
Green
Oxford
R. M. Neustadt’s
Marquette Street
Lexington
Steel Range
Rangsig
Gletephone
Perry Hardware. CO
Henry, Ill
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