Our Sister Towns Lacon Notes and Local News
Robert Port arrived home from Europe Monday Willie Marsh and wife of Peoria Bandaged in Lacon. School began Monday with the usual number of pupils. Prof Frost is superintendent with Fannie Gale as assistant. Henry and Jay Magoon of Milwaukee are visiting their Uncle Geo Barnes. Andrew Hancock and Irving Broaddus were Wyoming Fair visitors last Thursday. Mable Green left for Normal Saturday to attend school the coming year. Mary Barnes, home from Ohio, arrived Friday. Edward Green went to Chicago to buy school books. Biddie Riley left for Annawan to be principal of school. E Halsey, sick, is able to attend store duties. Mrs Mary I Burnen left for two weeks with her teacher near LaGrange. Thomas Orton and family returned to Chicago. The marriage of Lewis Allen and Jennie Muirhead occurs this evening with Mary Barnes as maid of honor and B W Wright as best man. One county official is known for weekly trips to La Prairie. There are complaints of improper carryings on near the city park. the city marshal cannot be everywhere at once.
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Sparland Bansit Convention and Local Notices
Sparland news notes a Bantist convention planned for next Tuesday. Details include burial of Mrs Dean of Streator, funeral of Corydon Gillett, marriages planned for Putnam, school reopens with Prof Bouton, and various visits among local families.
Local notes recall visits, funerals, and school activity
Witesfield Corners records greeting visitors and moving news. Ray Garrittson visits Mr Watson, while Geo Barker ships cattle to Chicago and C Doyle sells hogs at Bradford. Families travel from Peoria Eureka and St Paul. Obituaries mark the passing of Grandma Greeley and Albert Anderson. School openings and teacher assignments foretell a busy season with concerts to fund new songbooks.
Saratoga News Briefs Include Sick Mrs Ray and Attendances
Mrs Newton Ray remains ill while Mollie Mahony visits Henry. District No 9 starts classes. Ward funeral attendees from Henry. Miss Mallory visits parents in Henry. Alice Bell’s Strontor friend visiting. Mrs Maxwell of Henry away with her mother. Holly and Essie Culton visit Richard Kelley. Hattie Cain of Chicago, niece of the Carises, visits. Miss Newman of Streator visits Bells. Mrs Lillie Carson and Emma Eohart visit Joseph Clark. Wyomin fair and races seen as past. Alfonso Seelye buys John Harney place in Whitefield to move next spring. Roy Morse of Lacon preaches on Isa.9:16. Andrew Kelley leaves for Abington to attend school. Tommy Salisbury accompanies him for fall and winter. Epworth League holds a good service. next meeting Sunday evening with the letter E.
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Saratoga
Newton Ray
Mollie Mahony
Henry
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Text Trademarked Remedy
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and other eruptions. It promises guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded with a price of 26 cents per pot sold by Dr Powell, The Drugpist.
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Local Callers Report From Magnolia and Nearby Towns
Magnolia area residents Hal Rolley and Bob Allen were Ve nona callers Thursday. Mrs Bobbitt and daughters were Lestant callers Sunday. Robert Thorton traveled to Ottawa to attend college. Celia Spencer and Etta Bobbitt were Varna callers Wednesday. Fannie Mateer of Rutland visits town. Artemas Swartz and family from Sandy Sunday with John Dean. Gertie Milla and Mies Rogers of qos Creek were in-town Friday. Do not forget the Fair on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 7 and 8. Cars Bliss headed to Abingdon to enter college. Alice Barber and Mrs Zelia Fyffe were Lestant callers Wednesday.
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Ottawa
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Spring Valley
Celia Spencer
Etta Bobbitt
Varna
Fannie Mateer
Rutland
Artemas Swartz
Sandy
John Dean
Alice Barber
Zelia Fyffe
Bliss
Abingdon
Gertie Milla
Mies Rogers
Qos Creek
Town
Friay
Putnam Notes and Local Items From Tuesday Update
O P Carroll made a business trip to Wennop on Tuesday. Cards announce the marriage Blanche Kelso to Rev Will F aw. Beldon Long set a record by breaking 100 Peoria black birds out of 100. H M Duncan and family visit with father and mother Anderson. Clell is Santa Fe agent at Morton Illinois, enjoying time off. Graveling roads in Senachwine township praised as road money used wisely. Large hay harvest on Davis and Clark land east of Undercliff and north of Putnam. hay sells at 2.50 per acre on the ground. Jerry Drake reports a missing yellow dog now found. thief faces yearly tax and accountability to God. Mat Condit’s mule injured while hauling gravel.
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O. P. Carroll
Wennop
Blanche Kelso
Will F.aw
Beldon
Peoria
H. M. Duncan
Anderson
Clell
Morton
Santa Fe
Senachwine
Undercliff
Davis and Clark
Jerry Drake
Mat Condit
Local notes and caucus intrigue in Senachwine township
The Times reports a near mishap involving Condit's hired man and Stephens Sr in a hill chase past the M. B. church, plus Levi Hynds' return from Chillicothe. It notes Levi's town presence and a Democratic post within a Republican store. It recalls a Times correspondent exalting caution in reporting. Senachwine Republicans caucused Sept 1 at Kelso's wall, electing delegates to Hennepin on Sept 8 in a clashy, disciplined scene. Putnam lists county hopefuls with varied ambitions.
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Times
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the Times
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Senachwine Township
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Pool School Opens Under Ethel Zenor In Varna Area
Local notes report Maggie Morse and neighbors in Varna with visits, illness, and school activity. Pool school begins under Ethel Zenor. community events include a preacher feast, tennis tournament, lawn fete, and a birthday party. English Spavin Liniment advertised.
It Works Both Ways In A Humorous Exchange
A humorous overheard exchange at a dry goods store features a dialogue about stocking sizes and fit. The retort about washing and shrinking highlights lighthearted consumer banter observed by readers.
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Chicago Post
Up to Date Scene and Humorous Quips From 19th Century Weeklies
A composite item presents a mock office scene about reporting lapses and overtime. It also includes brief jokes on marriage and character from Pearson's Weekly N Y Weekly and Puck, featuring subtle social satire and playful exchanges. The pieces illustrate era humor and syndicated quips.
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