Numerous visits and social gatherings across Mendon area
A flurry of visitors, long travels and local society notes fill this page. Miss Helen Oliver visits the John Hillman home while W B Chittenden and wife of Springfield stay with his mother Mrs J R Chittenden. Many others travel to attend conferences, visit relatives, or move between Mendon, Burlington, and surrounding towns. Funeral of Mrs Henry O Dear noted with family heirs listed. Local clubs report meetings and events, including a Sunrise Society linen shower and a wedding date revelation for Miss Sarah Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendon
Dorothy Shields
Phoebe, Austin
Ina Austin
Bloomington
Iowa City
Chas. Miller
Elizabeth Lesher
Burlington
Anna Huston
Gertrude Sterne
Philadelphia
J. A. ‘J. Benson
Henry O’dear
Clara ‘Roberts
Ursa
Geo. Carroll
Atkins
Sarah van Blair
Harriette Nutt
Des Moines
Lily Wartick
Delbert White
Tom White
Henry Shaffer
Mary J.bray
D. W. Dickerman
W. F. Barnett
Arthur Fletcher
W. C. Scoggan
Beloit
Kan
Chas
Leckbie
Rolla Franks
Sunshine Club
Sarah Baldwin
Frank Chant
Miss Baldwin
Le.Roy Dunlap
Death of Mrs Beavers Saddens Local Community
Funeral held at Baptist church on Sunday for Mrs Margaret Beavers of our village who died Friday morning after months of cancer. Rev Claxon of Barry and Rev Taylor officiated. interment at Park Lawn cemetery in Barry. Local events include visits by Florence Stewart and Elmer Stewart, teachers attending institute in Quincy, and residents traveling to Quincy and to Blessing hospital for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Stewart
Quincy
flora’ _Wagy
Elmer Stewart
Wall Pusselman
Frank Waters
Dwyer
L. 5
Wagy
Barry
Margaret. Beavers
Baptist Church
Claxon
Taylor
Park Lawn Cemetery
Perry
Kuhlman
Charles Fusselman
William
Colorado
Walter Hampshire
Arkansas
Beavers
Lilerberry
Ill
Blessing Hospital
Rainwear Line In Stock With Matching Accessories
A full range of cut full rain coats in check and plain colors arrives with matching hat and school bag options. Prepare for wet days as sizes are available now in stock.
Local residents head various destinations this week
Carthage Illinois and surrounding locals report a list of residents traveling for education work, visits, or employment. Clare Symonds will study in Beatrice Nebraska as a shorthand and penmanship teacher. Eva Swain moves to Silver City Alabama to teach. Elizabeth McCarty visits Springfield and Petersburg. Amanda Ramsey returns from Missouri. Ellen Denton returns to Dallas after aiding Geo Fronte Sr.. Beulah Bowman travels from California expos. Frank McMining returns to Lewistown Montana. Verda Harris visits Elizabeth Smith. I T Elsea travels to Kirksville Missouri on business. Edith Loomis visits Mrs. B O Beaugh in Quincy. A J Whalen visits his mother in Minneapolis. Mabel Stone visits Willa Thomas in Ft. Madison. L W Berry and daughter Frieda return from California expos. Ethel Lovitt attends corsetieres training in Omaha and visits Beatrice and Lincoln. Stella Jackson hosts Eva Tayette of Chicago. Mrs. Lovitt then travels to Shel-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Symonds
Beatrice
Neb
Paul Ochiltree
Dayton
Loynd
Eva Swain
Silver City
No AL
Elizabeth McCarty
Springfield
Petersburg
Amanda Ramsey
Holiday
Ellen’ Denton
Geo. Fronte, Sr
Dallas
Tex
Beulah Bowman
Frank _McMining
Lewistown
Mont
Verda Harris
Abington
Elizabeth, Smith
I. T Elsea
Kirksville
Edith Loomis
Quincy
B.O. Beaugh
A. J. Whalen
Minneapolis
Mabel Stone
Ft. Madison
Willa Thomas
Frieda
Ethel Lovitt
Corseliers
Omaha
Beatrice and
Lincoln
Stella Jackson
Eva Tayette
Chicago
Shel
Stillwell Ill News Brief Includes Birth and Local Notes
Birth announced in Stillwell Illinois a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Henry Rush on Sunday August 29. Local business notes report Tanner and Crear sold their general store to Mariah Kincaid of Mis court Carman. Hopson to stay with Kincaid briefly. Dr A Slanson Rev Inghram and W O Esaib visited Quincy. Monday Steve Stillwell returned from Dakota. Al Wishan, Alvin Carr and Fred Booker departed for Dakota for about 60 days. Mrs James Howard and Mrs Alva Wood ill. Bert Howard building a barn. School to begin next Monday. Rev Inghram and three nearby ministers plan Springfield auto trip for pantomime. Nash Stevenson of Quincy visiting relatives Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rush
Tanner& Crear
Mariah Kincaid
Miscourt
Carman
Hopson
Kincaid
A. Slanson
Inghram
W.O. Esaib
Quincy
Steve Stillwell
Dakota
al Wishan
Alvin Carr
Fred Booker
James Howard
Alva Wood
Bert Howard
Springfield
Pantnronce
Nash
Stevenson
Quincey
Hypocrites Show At Empire Hippodrome Week
The Empire Hippodrome runs a slate of showings from Sept 1 to Sept 9 featuring Hypocrites in matinee and evening performances. Dorsey Travel Pictures presents Japan and China installments, followed by September Morning Glories burlesque on Sept 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey
Japan
Dorsey Travel Pictures
China
Mother's Friend touted as vital for expectant mothers
An 19th century advertisement promotes Mother's Friend as the key remedy for reducing pain during pregnancy. It claims the product softens stomach muscles, relieves nerve and ligament strain, and fosters calm, aiding the coming child. Readers are urged to request a book from Cradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Didg
Atlanta, Ga
Hippodrome Opens With Hypocrites Photo Drama
The Hippodrome announces an opening on September 1 for the startling photo drama Hypocrites. The two reel picture has been a sensation wherever shown and holds a mirror to society and politics. It is described as the most daringly beautiful photo play ever conceived.
The Lady In Red Takes Chicago By Storm on Tour
The Lady In Red, a Chicago summer favorite, continues after sixteen weeks at Cohan's Grand Opera House. The show, praised for tuneful scores and rapid humor, promises strong patronage as it travels with the original company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohan’s
Chicago
Hippodrome
Windy City
Fire Engineers Converge in Cincinnati Convention
Delegates from the International Association of Fire Engineers gather in Cincinnati to address a wide range of firefighting problems. The group includes about 1,000 U S and Canadian fire chiefs, plus fire prevention experts, salvage officials, and related representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
The
International
Association — of Fire
Engineers
United States
Canada
Texas Wonder cure claim for kidney and bladder troubles
An advertisement claims Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder irregularities in men and children, including diabetes and rheumatism, with a two month treatment bottled for $1.00. It promises mail order delivery and testimonials, listing Dr. B W Hall at 2926 Olive Street in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Thie
BW. Hall
Dem
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Lillian. Walker
Wally van
Constance ‘Talmadge
Thomas Jefferson
AT the
Broadway
Robby Bumps
Photoplay
Commonwealth
Neal
Navy
U.S. Navy
Whategile Retail
T. Waldfogel Umbrellas
Fonar
Hampshire
Lobbees
Wwaine Street
Suburban News
Mendon, Ill
Kina
Tillis
Huston
Bowling Green
N.R. Moore
York
Sarah Moore
Will McCullough
Butler
Chas. Clark
Jose. L. Wolfe
Henry Rams
Decatur
Letta Simmonds
Nevada
Carthage College
Dorothy McNeil
Evanston
Miriam Owsley
W. B
Reese
A. ‘L. Cole
California
James. Crawford
Edward Crawford
Oshkosh
Wis
Toronto
Agnes Hugo
Braddock
Geo. Hatfield
Edith Layton
St. Paul
Tixama
Juanita Hughes
Champaign
W. B. Marvel
Plainville, Ill
Onyx
Dee
Maine
Gingham and
Percale
T. Quality
Gio36
Bates
Illin Ois
Carthage
Empire-Hippodrome
Katherine Réardon
Vine Street
M. M. Lewis
Ro W. Taylor
la Belle
Liza Gregory
Mr. Lewis
Arnold Scott
Bald Eagle
Lake
Minn
Frank
Austin
Irma Knittle
Ein Knittle
Elm’ Street
Phe
Sylvia
Margaret Buchannan
Germ City Business College
Marshalltown
Clinton
A. T. Buchannan
Chacter
Richard. B. Holt
Bethel
ML End Church
Harrison
Marchant
Venice
Macbeth
Julius Caesar
Damon
Pythias
Dunbar
J. J. Evans
Frederick Wiliam Menne
Rport Fio
TR Lycee
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