Sparland Social News Briefs and Visits
Sparland notes A G Cummings traveled to Rutland on business. Joel Fosdick of Pontiac visits siblings W Weber and wife and George Joseph’s brother and a Chatsworth sister. Condit relatives from Verona visited Charles and wife. Ladies Aid held a grand meeting with a Chicago visitor delivering a talk. Mrs G W Zimmerman visited Wyoming to see the Wall family and a baby born last September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.G. Cummings
Rutland
Joel Fosdick
Pontiac
W. Weber
George Joseph
Chatsworth
Lyndol
O. R. Condit
Ocr
Condit
Verona
Charles
Ladies Aid Society
Chicago
G. W. Zimmerman
Wyoming
CO. Wall
It May Do aa Much for You Mr Fred Miller
It May Do aa Much for You Mr Fred Miller of Irving Ill writes of severe kidney trouble back pains and bladder issues. After trying many cures he began using Bloodic Bitters and found relief at once. Electric Bitters suits kidney and liver troubles and often gives instant relief. One trial proves it. 60c large bottle at Dr Powells Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Irving, Ill
Whitefield Corners Social Notes And Visits
Whitefield Corners lists list of visitors and neighbors with Monday night and Sunday calls. Families from Saratoga Peoria Keota Tecumseh Neb Genry Farmington and Chicago gather for a reunion at Mrs Hills. plans include a Grange event featuring a monster pumpkin display and pumps.
Sugar Grove Community News and Visits
Sugar Grove notes list residents and visitors including Jacob Marx Sugar Grove with ague Rob Bell’s mother and sister visiting from Streator Lizzie Dorsey staying with Mrs Harrison Gregory in Henry Ed Burt and Bell Worley attending Normal School Lizzie Riley also a student Mrs Bonham returned from the river staying with Charles Aukland Directors install new patented seats and desks at the Sugar Grove schoolhouse John Jackson and wife and Manda Aukland returned from Dunlap Luke Gregory and wife back from Indiana Mr Frances Gregory kept house for Clyde while absent Clark Dawson fixes up his house adding a bay window and completing a room for Mrs Raymond and her daughter Mrs Dawson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Jacob Marx
Rob Bell
Streator
Lizzie Dorsey
Harrison Gregory
Henry
Ed. Burt
Normal
Bell Worley
Lizzie Riley
Bonham
Charles Aukland
John Jackson
Manda Aukland
Dunlap
Luke Gregory
Indiana
Mr Gregory
Frances Gregory
Clyde
Clark Dawson
Raymond
Oine
Mrs Dawson
No-to-bac No tobacco quit aid advertised in 1900s ad
An advertisement promotes No-to-bac as a harmless tobacco habit cure. It claims to calm nicotine nerves, remove poisons, and restore strength and vigor, with a money back guarantee. Books are sold at druggists or mailed free from The Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling -Remedy Oa
Chicago
Randolph St
New York
Spruce St. Ly
Neighborhood notes highlight locals and incidents
Tim Finny remains in town as Mrs Carr lies ill awaiting the doctor. Charley Darling rents the Case place on Goose Lake. Daisy Jacobs of Chillicothe works for Mrs Anna Moates. Clarence Watt visits with several bicycles. Charles Hawksworth blocks the road near the northwest edge. Mrs Thumma returns from Pennsylvania and is happy. Don Colehower’s family contract typhoid fever. he is ill. Mr French loses a horse during hot weather. Mr Dawson nearly loses one. Mrs George Nicholson and Mrs Mary Duke of Henry visit Kermeen’s. No church or Sabbath school last Sabbath. services planned for next Sunday. Mrs Oscar Hill of Whitefeld and sister-in-law Mrs Harvey Doverss of Nebraska travel through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Finny
Carr
Charley Darling
Goose Lake
Daisy Jacobs
Chillicothe
Anna MoAtes
Clarence Watt
Charles Hawksworth
Thumma
Pennsylvania
Don Colehower
French
Dawson
George Nicholson
Mary Duke
Henry
George Jacobs Dies After long illness at Whitefield
George Jacobs died Wednesday afternoon September 10 at 3 o clock in Whitefield. Born January 9, 1817 in Pennsylvania, he died aged 78 years 8 months 1 day after a year of ailment and two paralytic strokes. He is survived by his wife and children listed, lived 63 years with his partner, and was buried in Saratoga cemetery after a funeral led by Rev Ward. He was known as a kind neighbor and Bible reader, with a large turnout at the service and mourners from Nebraska and local communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jacobs
Whitefield
Pennsylvania
Eternl
Jesus
New Jerusalem
Golden City
Wm. Salisbury
I. W. Waughop
George
Charles
William
James
Elizabeth Sunderland
Nebraska
Jacobs
Key Ward
Saratoga
Keller
Henry
Rev Ward
Richard Waughop
Theodore Keifer
John Thompson
Coonrod Swartz
Wm Cain
M. G. Cotney
Tenrwaili le Master
Roaro
Dry Goods Opening Sale At Local Store
Advertises new dry goods opening with large stock and bargain prices. Lists prints, rolls, heavy sheetings, cotton flannel, dress goods, bed linens, comforters, blankets, fleece, hats, and union suits. Promises men’s and boys’ clothing at lower prices than any other store in the state.
Trust Those Who Have Tried Cream Balm for Catarrh
Attorney J W Davidson of Monmouth Indiana reports catarrh caused hoarseness and hearing loss improved greatly after using Ely s Cream Balm with mucus dropping ceasing and voice restored. William Frazer of Rochester Northwest says it is a safe and pleasant cure with great benefit. Price fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
J. W. Davidson
Law
Monmouth
William Frazer
Rochester
N. W
Local notes from Peoria and nearby towns
John Birkenhead visits Peoria this week while James Reed returns from Iowa after buying a farm. John Scoon Jr. plans to travel to Chicago for veterinary college. Nellie Stowell is ill and her sister fills in. Richard Davidson and Charles aftehptt ship hogs to Chicago. Mrs James Reed attends a Peoria conference with A Leigh and spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reed
Iowa
John Scoon Jr
Chicago
Nellie Stowell
Richard Davidson
Charles Aftehptt
Peoria
A. Leigh
J. B. McCartney
John Ritchi
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Praised by Local Druggist
Mr A L Armstrong, a veteran druggist and town figure, extols Ballard's Horehound Syrup as the supreme remedy for coughs, colds, consumption, and throat and lung diseases. He claims it relieves a cough in one minute, contains no opiates, and is sold at Dr Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Armstrong
Uprising Town
Ballard
Dr Powell's
Steuben County Notes on Farm Work and Meetings
Allison Garrett threshing Monday while Oliver Gallup attended a Peoria conference. Mr Odell plans to sell his farm and buy in Iowa. Mr and Mrs Addison Tanquary visited Chillicothe. Willard Odell attended the Baptist association in Monmouth. Tanquary’s horse was badly cut while cutting corn and had to be killed. Mr David Watkins has been at
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Garrett
Oliver Gallup
Peoria
Odell
Iowa
Addison Tangquary
Chillicothe
Willard Odell
Baptist Association
Monmouth
O. Tanquary
David Watkins
Bethel Ladies Hold Supper for Guests and Visitors
Strawn planned to visit his ill brother in law Isaac Tanquary as the Bethel ladies served a Tuesday eve supper on Sept 24 with meats sandwiches fruits coffee cake and more. Mrs Alvin Leigh and Bertha of Bea mer Nebraska visited local neighbors last week and reported good crops in their area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawn
Isaac Tanquary
Bethel
Alvin Leigh
Bertha
Beamer
Neb
Sound Liver Remedy Ad Promises Hefty Cure
An early medicine advertisement claims a sound liver prevents bilious symptoms and lists illnesses from headaches to jaundice. It promotes Herbine as a universal remedy for liver stomach and bowel disorders, priced at 76 cents with free trial bottles at Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
Local Social Roundup Includes Death in Bradford
Lone Tree residents Downey and Ball returned home last week. Peoria visitors John Henneberry and sister Katie spent Sunday at home. O'Brien sisters Maggie and Theresa from Tiskilwa toured our street. Adiee Kane, Jerry Kane’s sister, attends school at the Corners. Frank Gorman and bride visited James Keegan’s. Mrs Perry Dunn and family from Putnam visited Wm. Rinehart. Julia Henneberry sewed at John Anderson’s Inn Putnam for three weeks. Father Finn and Henry’s niece visited for his new house. No school last Thursday due to teacher attending Katie Cade’s funeral in Bradford. Katie Cade, eldest daughter of Luke Cade, died at Lombardville from consumption. Funeral at the Catholic church in Bradford, Rev. Father McCarron officiating, then burial at this place. crowd described as one of the largest processions in the area. Katie remembered as kind, loving, and a beloved sister and friend. May her soul rest in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Downey
Wm. Ball
John Henneberry
Katie
Peoria
Maggie
Theresa O'Brien
Tiskilwa
Adiee-Kane
Jerry -Kane
Frank Gorman
Bride
Bradford
James Keegan
Perry Dunn
Putnam
Wm. Rinehart
Sarah Johnson
Whitefield
Father McCarron
Gospel boat adrift after Sunday gale hits dam scene
The gospel boat carrying Mrs Ar nold and her daughters broke from its moorings below Main street during Sunday’s gale. It was blown across the river to the east side and bumped against the dam, causing concern for those aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Main Street
Missionary preacher and local social notes in Henry area
Eugene Danley spent last Tuesday in Henry with neighbors. Rev J O Keller will lead the Mt Palatine M E church next year. Rev Dr Chase spoke at the local church and gave a Africa travel lecture. A Christian Endeavor banquet for 15 to 20 young people was held. Union Grove church old members held a picnic for about 160 attendees, many over 70, with no church services in five years. Mrs Burham Treudt traveled to Cincinnati after her sister’s death. Coal deliveries and plans for lumber and coal from Chicago noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Mr Week
H. L. White
Chicago
Dr. Chase
M. E
Union Grove
Ballard's Snow Liniments Sold At Dr Powell's
An Atlantic to Pacific known liniment claims to cure rheumatism neuraglia cuts sprains bruises wounds and inflammations after other remedies fail. It also treats barbed wire cuts and animal wounds. Price fifty cents. Sold at Dr Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Atlantic
Pacific
Lakes
Gulf
Dr Powell's
Magnolia Grange Fair Opens This Week
Mrs Burnsworth visited Lizzle Kollar Friday in town. Walter Downey and Geo. Clifford of Wenona were callers Monday. CH Roberts and wife spent the weekend with his brother Frank. Mr and Mrs Jas Moore of Gibson City visit Mrs Brenn. Mrs Beech and Miss Mary Morres on Friday with Mrs S B Mitchell. Ed Philips family, once ill with malaria, show improvement. Mrs Morris Bosley returns from Utica home improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Bosley
Utica
An Easy Cure for Drunkenness Tablets Sold in Lima Ohio
An advertisement promotes Hill's Double Chloride of Gold Tablets as a remedy for drunkenness morphine and tobacco habits claiming painless cure with no effort from the patient. Tablets can be added to tea or coffee unseen. Cure guaranteed and available from Ohio Chemical Works Lima Ohio for $1.00 plus full details by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Ohio Chemical Works
Lima
Ohio
Local Social Notes From Mount Palatine Area
Mount Palatine social news shows Mr Puffer in Tonico last Thursday and Lewis Puffer with wife returning from McHenry County after a visit. Fred Woodbury leaves Friday for Des Moines Iowa. Dance at Huffman’s last Saturday and George Null entertaining an uncle from Pennsylvania this week. Edward Deveraux family from Florida moved into the Gallaher house last week. Ed Laughlin’s well is 155 feet deep with clear water. Dan Williams and Willie Bishop returned from Niagara excursion last Thursday. Mr Hartenhower sold farming implements and plans to move to Lostant. Dr McGee bought the old shed for remodeling into a residence. Mr Kidd of Magnolia moved the building eastward. Clemens and Hetrick of Florida do carpentry work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Puffer
Tonico
Fred Woodbury
Des Moines
Iowa
Huffman
George Null
Pennsylvania
Edward Deveraux
Florid
Gallaher House
Laughlin
Dan Williams
Willie Bishop
Lewis Puffer
McHenry
County
Hartenhower
Lostant
McGee
Mr Kidd
Magnolia
Clemens and
Hetrick
CLEAR CREEK LOCAL NOTES AND VISITORS
Jim Murphy spent a day or two at Ottawa last week as hog cholera concerns rise in the area. H O Hailey visited his sister Mrs O A Norris and family. Delbert Mallis visited his mother Mrs Jends Watters this week. Ed Chance and family joined C H Ransom at his Sunday gathering. Elmer Chestnut had a bad accident at school on Monday. Alex Tessling and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jim Murphy. Vacation for a week or two until Mattin Phillips the teacher recovers. A cold wave and high wind with a light shower swept the area as Lenney Broddans and family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Murphy
Ottawa
Hailey
O. A. Norris
Delbert Mallis
Jends Watters
Ed Chance
C. H. Ransom
Elmer Chestnut
Alex Tessling
Mattin Phillips
Lenney Brosddans
Woman's Heart Relief via Williams Pink Pills
A Clifton New Jersey woman with valvular heart disease recounts severe chest pain and breathlessness. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills, symptoms eased, ear noise stopped, color returned to skin, and overall strength improved. Her son also benefited from the remedy. pills sold nationwide by the Dr Williams Medicine Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Geo. Archer
Clifton N. J
Clese
Miz. E
Wtast Uly
Richey Wan
Springfield
Mass
Springfield Examiner
Williams
Wendy
Wiliams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Weather and social notes from Hopewell community
Sunday night saw stone and rain with a light frost Tuesday. Visitors included Mrs J Parker from Pennsylvania and the Helmigs with family as Shultz sisters were seen. James Curtis, 34 north of Lacon, recovering from illness while locals joke about a Creek resident. the area also notes dry conditions and sowing progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Parker
Pennsylvants
Hopewell
Sidney Miller
Sherman Hartsock
Reed
John Wasmer
Helmig
Pers
Shultz
Sister
Henry
James Curtis
Lacon
Clear Creek
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