Local Notes Bring News From Shannon Siftings
Mt Carroll visitor T N Flemming on business. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Frank Lutz. Geo Whitmore sick recently. Geo Lohman and wife at Ed Machamer’s. Epworthians at EB S convention in Milledgeville enjoyed a good time. Sarah Erdmeier visited Freeport. Mrs W H Barnes visiting Byron. Mastin in Freeport on business, Barnes back from Chicago. Mrs Ed Burt returned from southern trip. Miss Cora Shirk of Chadwick visiting. Demorest contest at opera house. Agnes Kutter Clayton won the medal. Clayton Grossman and wife of Evanston in town. Miss Pearl Cheesman ill. Dr Miller attending. Miss Frane Baker spoke on missionary work. Miss Carrie Daniels as J J Glasers clerk. Miss Clara Flasher rheumatism. Tommy Mack enjoying solitude of the cooler. Robert Aurand of Lanark in town. Osborne family moved back from Freeport to Shannon, former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Burt
Clayton Grossman
Evanston
Tommy Mack
Robert Aurand
Lanark
Henry Osborne
Freeport
Shannon
High School Soundings and School News Recap
The High School reports on recent events and people. Miss Hood pleased by a new ventilator in the recitation room. An agent selling an “electric salve” was stopped by Miss Hood. Leap year sleighing plans bring high school girls hope, followed by disappointed looks next morning. Exams held for spelling, gem work, algebra, ancient history, composition, arithmetic, U. S. history, dictionary work. Charles Lowman seen gathering notes, prompting editor rumors. Lyceum program featured debate, solo, essay, select reading, and a Gothic report by Miss Hood. School board member Mr. Rowland visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hood
U. S
Chas. Lowman
Aff
Neg
Ora Wolf
Lettie Galpin
W. W. Tallman
John Flickinger
Solo
Della Moyer
Myrtle Strickler
C.W. Franks
Gritic
Mr. Rowland
Resolutions at Lanark ministers meeting oppose open Sunday fair
A 1892 Lanark ministerial statement condemns open Sunday gates for the World's Fair, arguing four fifths of people favor closure, churches support Sunday observance, and laborers would be harmed by admission to a so called holy exhibit. The resolution urges Congress to maintain closed gates on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waerens
Republic
Congress
Old Year Reflections and Public Sale Notices
A verse of mourning for the Old Year bodes darkly while spring’s hopes loom. The page advances to multiple public sales near Lanark and Shannon with items from horses to farm implements and livestock. Also advertised tonics and remedies sold by City Drug Store with claims of cures and health benefits. A missing black crochet hood is sought between Miss Leland's store and Maple Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Penticoff
Lanark
Yellow Creek
Shannon
Beg
Castoria and tonics advertised in 19th century drug ad
An old page features multiple patent medicine pitches praising Castoria for infants and children, Sexafree tooth wash, Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and colds, and Dowing's Calasaya compound. It touts guarantees, trial bottles, and dealer Puterbaugh the Druggist, urging quick purchases for health and cleansing benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Paterbaughs
Northern Pacific Railroad Promises New Homes and Scenic West
A 19th century appeal urges Springfield readers to seek new homes in the Northwest along the Northern Pacific route. It highlights prairie lands in Minnesota and North Dakota, Western Montana ranges, Washington fruit regions, and dramatic scenery from the Rocky to Cascade Mountains. It touts palace sleeping cars, fine dining, and Pullman services aboard trains, urging readers to write Cuas 8 Pre oP Tok in St. Paul for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
United States
Northwest
Lincoln
Pacific
R. R
Minnesota
Red River Valley
North Dakota
Montana
Washington
Northern Pacific
Cascade Mountains
Pend d’ Oreille
Coeur d’ Alene
Clark's Fork
Columbia River
Yellowstone Park
Northern Pacific Railroad
Pullman
Cuas
Pre
St. Paul
Minn
Lively matrimonial journal ad and herbal salves catalog
A garbled 19th century classified fragment promotes a subscription to a matrimonial journal for all ages, lists merchants such as J. H. Allemange and Puterbaugh, and touts De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, Woolford's Sanitary Lotion, Beg's Blood Purifier, Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and English Spavin Liniment for horses, with mentions of headaches, liver and kidney health, and various cures and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Blossoms
Yarmouthport
Mass
de Witt
Puterbaugh
Elixir claims cure all lung ailments and ends with ads
An 19th century block of text extols a cough elixir as curing thousands, promises refunds if it fails, and touts Puterbaugh druggist Beatty’s Pianos and Organs. It profiles Hon Daniel F. Beatty, rising from penniless plowboy to prolific piano organ dealer, predicting vast future sales and revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downing
Puterbaugh
Beatty
Daniel F. Beatty
Washington, N. J
Cholera scare hits sheriff candidate Burnett at Clearbrook
TC Burnett, the Democrat for sheriff, fell violently ill at Clearbrook with Asiatic cholera symptoms. After an hour or two, a dose of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy revived him until a physician arrived. The note endorses the medicine and urges contacting a physician. For sale by Puterbaugh, the Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TC. Burnett
Clearbrook
Chamberlain
Puterbaugh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shannon Siftings
T.N. Flemming
Mt. Carroll
Frank Lutz
Geo. Whitmore
Geo. Lohman
Ed. Machamer
Milledgeville
Sarah Erdmeier
W. H. Barnes
Byron
J. Mastin
Chicago
Carrie Daniels
J. J. Glassers
Clara Flasher
Price
Sprecher
Lyceum
Frank H. Frazey
Conrad
Iowa
Laura G. Wiltsey
E Daniel S. Lenker
Cherry Grove
Nellie J. Pearse
William Gums
Woodland
Barbara Messiner
Peter Johann
Emma Cross
Brookville
Frank Brown
Amelia Genrich
Savanna
Frank H. Gardner
Z.T. Livencoon
J. M. Bean
British America
New Jersey
Pensylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
St. Louis
Missouri Valley
Burlington
W.j.c.kenyon
Gen. Pass
St. Paul Mion
Harper's Weekly
Howard Pyle
New West Point
George S. Putman
A. B. Frost
John Kendrick Bangs
London
Richard Harding Davis
Bucklen
H.S. Puterbaugh
Harry Strickler
Greencastle
Pennsylvania
Bixler
W. W. Whittmore
Cc Dd High School
Grammar Dept
Inter
Let
North
C. P. Cowen
M. M. SueKuick
Leon
Bee
Puterhaugh
Bogg
City
H. A. Rinehart
Martin M. Brandt
Kittredge
Puterbaugh Farm
Begg
Land
M. M. Onim, Ag
A. W. Baldridge
Millersville
Castoria
Abraham Lincoln
Bearry
Washington, New Jersey
U Vianos
Beatut
Bra
Alain
Woolford
J. HE. Allemange
Laneark
Chas, Rogers
Bay City
Mich
J. WH. Allemong
Reveille
Whatcome
Waash
David Moore
County of Carroll
Carroll County
Jase Moonn
Executrix
C. W. Middkekaufp
Mies
Miles Med
Hikbart
Shepp
Shepps
Mr. Thos
L. Martin
Centreville
Miss Rose Ades
I J. Howard
Madison
Yous
N. Y
Ad. Glo Att LE Pub. CO
Chestnut St
Phila
Dearborn St
A. H. Hawk
Chadwick
Milwaukee
J.T. Eckman
D. Miller’s Elevator
Carroll Street
M. D
Oxford St
Brooklyn, N.Y
Epwin F. Panoen
12Th Street
7Th Ave
New York City
Tus Cextave Company
Mennay Staner
New Youre City
H. S. Puterbaugh
MAT
J. A. McGill & Co
Panorama Place
Abstract Office
Carroll County Bank
Mt. Carroll, I
Risman
Lanark, Ill
T. A. Cotta, Nursery
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