Lockport Mothers Host Charming Baby Show at Club
In Lockport a Woman's Club hosts a baby show with forty babies aged three months to five years. Prizes, weighing contests, and lullaby performances entertain attendees as mothers parade infants for inspection and voting, culminating in a new club member and a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Opod
George E Norton
Arina
May Cheadle
Robert Bruce
Hishen
William Bruce
Madaline Brett
R. C. Moore
George Dowse
Margery Kingston
Margaret Norton
John Norton
Owen Carter
John Peck
Slater inquiry at Lockport prompts farmer note
The News received a communication claimed from E R Slater a farmer of Lockport about the township high school site. No one by that name could be located after inquiries at the post office and among locals. Other notes cover Mrs Ward Laidinde visitations, church events at Marley Baptist, stock show attendance in Chicago, and Campbell’s sale of 483 cows near Manhattan on Friday the 11th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.R. Slater
Lockport
Slater
Frank Savage
Griffin Marshall
America
Abraham Lincoln
Amos Savage
Marley
Wabastr
Chicago Seopie
Campbell
Manhattan
Copé
Epworth League
Mabel Jex
John Jex
Our Village
Mabel
Chicago
Elder Dickinson
Jennie la
Union St
Joliet
Walter Gougar
Ruby Cockle
Bessie Jones
New Lenox
Grace Griffin
Hazel Knickerbocker
Episcopal Church
Stranger falls unconscious after entering Eagle restaurant
A well dressed foreigner ordered coffee at Eagle restaurant this morning and collapsed before service. Mr Kingsman helped move him to the town hall for care. Margarite Reagan died Tuesday night at home after a year long illness. Funeral Friday at 10 at St Jenis church with burial at Mt Olivet. News notes: Mr and Mrs Mason visited Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Margarite Reagan
John Reagan
Daniel
Katherine
Anna
John
St Jenis’ Church
North Lockport
Markets Butter prices 26¢ per pound report
Marley December 8 Markets Butter prices at 26 cents a pound. Rouse visits Lincoln relatives this week. Myrick of Chicago guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Lord Bush and family have been visiting relatives from Missouri. Fox ix now on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marley
Rouse
Lincoln
Myrick
Chicago
C. F
Lord Bush
Missouri
Local Notes from Orland and Nearby Areas
Miss Eldrling of Chicago visits Orland at Mrs. Walter Grange’s home while Miss Anna Murry returns to Pittsburg to settle there. Christ Horn dies on his 69th birthday from heart trouble. funeral at Tinley Park. Skating pond at Thomas grove draws many youths. Mrs. Jungles welcomes visitors from Chicago. R N A to elect officers December 10. Various residents in Chicago visits and illnesses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orland
Eldrling
Chicago
Walter Grange
Anna Murry
Pittsburg
Cleveland School
Christ Horn
Tinley Park
Agnes Gonderman
Dr. Hammerland
Maywood
McGinnis
Harry Gray
Thomas’ Grove
Mathias Jungles
Maggie Welter
Ted Russ
Fred Miller
City Hall
Irene Kesser
Margaret Jungles
Mite Society
Mre
Hattie Wells
Lockport,High School
Hattie
Wells
Bertha Diehl
Annie Bohm
Lillian Hartman
Clara
Hilma Seaborg
Anna Wachter
Allegra la Salle
Local Happenings in Troy and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs Peter Lauterbach and daughter Sadie attended a Chicago stock show last week Rev Father Fitzgerald and sister of Chicago joined the Murphy family for Sunday Guests Mr and Mrs Matthew Paul left for Oklahoma for several weeks William OBrien visited Chicago and the stock show Arthur Buhl and family moved into the vacated Roberson house Richard Haley of Wilmington visited C Haley’s home Thursday Mr and Mrs Joseph Kelly hosted Wilmington relatives Sunday Elizabeth Noonan of Channahon began teaching at Ingoldsby School after a month break A Joliet boy spent Sunday exploring the vicinity Lawrence reallocates a Sunday outing nearby
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Ward Re Laidinde
Iadome
W. H
Taille Hendricks
Joliet
Marley
John Cutler
James Bell
Clarence Wilmington
Chicago
J. F. Baker
The
Baptist Church
Nellie Haley
Troy
Peter Lauterbach
Sadie
Father Fitzgerald
James Murphy
Matthew Paul
Oklahoma
Wm. O'Brien
Arthur Buhl
Joes ‘Stratton
Liberton
Ated Austin
Laura
Chi- Will Storm
Lizzie Allen
Roy
John Parker
Harry Klétt
Fanny Bump
Mat Ludwig
Lyman Austin
Hackett
Montana
Jno. White
Harry Reed
Alonzo Bump
Silver Creek
Neb
James Pemberton
Carrie Frank
Washington Heights
John Stern
Guy Godfrey
Woodruff
F-N. Rowley
Harmes
Wheatland
Ladies’ Mite Society
Goodings Grove
J. B. Austin
Luella Hank
Oak Lawn
Annie Kreiger
John White
Henry J. Holmes
Texas
Mathias Jungles
Maggie Welter
Miss Welter
Jungles
Hattie Austin
Oak Park
Emma West
Runner
Rochester
Ind
A. Rutland
Clarence Rowley
A.ruland
Mildred
Ruland
Sumner Whitmore
Gusts Witt
Mary Ardaugh
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Robert Feeney
James Feeney
Morris
Ella Kipp
Mesdames B. F. Green
Wilbur Davis
Hugh Bradley
Alma Porter
Sadie Davis
Drummona School
Beesis Sapa Mildred Smith
Kittie O’brien
Velda Smith
Nellie Noonan
Rose Noonan
Vera Jennings
Helen Mapps
Henrietta O’brien
Earl O’brien
Howard Smith
Thomas O’brien
John — O’brien
May Noonan
Sibley
Frank Mapps
Charles Mapps
Reddick
Robert Johnston
Bessie Mapps
Elsworth Green
Viola
Mita
Will McClintock
Ja Eek
Harry Eneix
Matt Gorman
Lenna McCowan
Sd. Murphy
Nooka
Bob White and Bobolink Debate Healthy Farm Policy
A long letter from New Lenox discusses Bob White quail as farm allies, citing their control of pests like boll weevil and chinch bugs. It argues farmers should protect quail flocks rather than shoot them and warns of general wildlife losses including bobolink and passenger pigeon. Community notes mention local events, deaths, and market prices, concluding with an upcoming cattle sale.
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New Lenox
Dec
Bob White
Voice
North America
Ome Nimrod
Hether
Black Bird
Bobolink
Gether
Letter urges ending saloons and gambling by removing support
A New Lenox correspondent lauds the News for moral stance against graft and vice while chastising both predators and victims of sharpers and gambling. The letter argues to eradicate support for evil by stopping value extraction and condemning betting and related schemes, noting the obituary of Norman E. Brown of Battle Creek, Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lenox
Battle Creek
Mich
Norman
E. Brown
Frankfort Notices and Local Happenings December Updates
Frankfort diary notes report social visits by Misa Emily Jones of Kankakee and Miss Beulah Jenks in town, plus movements of Alfred Baumgartner and Mr. and Mrs. Doescher. A fundraising bazar netted about 140 dollars and a Sunday school event offered an 18 dollar gift. Leaders and residents travel to Joliet and Lake Zurich as winter plans unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Sippel
Meyers
Christ Bettenhausen
Tinley Park
Miss Bruggeman
Henry Fink
Kohl
Johann Doescher
Lake Zurich
Esther Fell
Joliet
Fleer
Hall
Charles Knitter
Toleston
Ind
Union Hall
Beulah Jenks
Frankfort
Ray
Campbell Bros
Carrie, Tillie
Lotth Jardow
James Leask
Prize offers for farmers and buyers to March 1, 1909
A local notice announces rewards for helpers in pleasing others. Meyer offers $25 in gold to the farmer delivering the most grain and $10 in gold to the person buying the most coal tile brick sand cement building blocks by March 1, 1909. Encourage participation.
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Meyer
Funeral for Christ Bettenhannen Jr. Draws Large Local Attendance
Andres notes Mr and Mrs Paul Helsner visiting relatives. A large number of friends attended the funeral of Christ Bettenhannen Jr near Park last Friday. He leaves a wife and three small children. Farmers from the vicinity attended the Chicago Stock Show. A number attended the sale of Mrs Henry Stein at Joliet Tuesday. Reverend Mr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andres
Dee
Paul Helsner
Christ’ Bettenhannen, Jr
Bettenha
Chicago
Henry Stein
Joliet
Minooka Community Notes and Local Losses
Minooka news reports sheep shipments for fattening bound for the Chicago market. Mrs. Charles Coop dies after long illness. relatives attend. Firemen elected Lewis Kaffer as chief. Masons name officers. Socials and fundraisers raise funds for library and improvements. Funeral services set for Mrs. Sarah Coop. many relatives attend. Town folks attend events, a New England supper, and a humorous lecture. Debris cleared as Minooka Grain plans rebuilding. Lincoln bust and statuary purchased for school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Feeney
Morris
Minooka
Lewis M. Kaffer
EF. B. Tabler
Minooka Lodge
A. F
A. M. Masons
Burt Heap
Rufus Churchill
William Clark
Charles Dirst
James
Gwynne
Roy Hare
J. D
John Holt
Alex Bell
W. A. Thayer
Tyler
Wm. Bell
Alex Walstrom
Wilbur Coop
Wm. Gruett
Israel Cryder
Aux Sable
James Heap
Seward
Sand Ridge
Charles Lyons
Clifford
Chicago
New England
Masonic Hall
Robert Leeds
Mingoka
Sarah Coop
Charles Coop
Robert
Plainfield
Arthur
White Willow
Niles
Town
Schultz
Joseph Broadbent
Cabry
Robert Thompson
Eee Jo- Net
Thompson
Chicgo Telephone
Charles
Parmenter
Rday
E. J. Eakle
Lincoln
Community Events Mark Homer Anniversary And Local News
About eighty people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Paddock for their thirty seventh wedding anniversary. Obituary notes include Patrick Crumbley dying Tuesday near Fennville and burial in Brook’s cemetery after services at St Joseph’s. Several church and society activities are announced with names, places, and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Jerome Paddock
Fennville
Mich
Lockport
St. Joseph's Church
Brook's Cemetery
Katherine Reed
Mary Dunn
Christian Endeavor
Iola Storm
Homer Congregational
Goodings Grove
J.B. Austin
Peter Barnes
Harry Reed
Iowa
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Elizabeth Burch
Local residents and visitors gathered across towns
Readable segments detail many moves and arrivals including Miss Laura and Miss Lizzie Allen visiting in Joliet, Lyman Austin and Hackett leaving for Montana, cattle shipments to Chicago stock yards, and a wedding of Miss Clara Collins Carey to Edgar Carey in Jo lief. Community events include Ladies Mite meeting, ski? attendance at Fat Stock show, sleigh rides, and a recent barber shop installation in Heigh Pelkey building.
Spencer News Briefs Include Local Market Prices and Moves
Spencer notes market prices for corn Bic oats and butter eggs with small changes. Otto Herschbach of Frankfort installed a new pump for Henry Krohn. Walter Orr of Joliet will move Geo Osmus house to Richard street. Miss Annie Krohn visits sister Mrs Fred Schultz at New Lenox. Constable remarks on town being dry since last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Otto Herschbach
Frankfort
Henry Krohn
Walter Orr
Joliet
Geo. Osmus
Main Street
Richard Street
Annie Krohn
Fred Schultz
New Lenox
Church and civic notes from Channahon December edition
The Channahon column records the funeral of Chicago resident Mrs. Clara Whitmore De Witt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Summer Whitmore, who grew up on the Whitmore farm. It lists Masonic and W R C officers elected for the coming year, local illnesses, hospital operations, and community visits including students from Drummona School and residents visiting Joliet, Chicago, and Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channahon
Clara Whitmore de Witt
Chicago
Lisbon Center News Highlights and Local Updates
In Lisbon Center a cattle sale occurred as a fine herd was sold to Mr. Goodley of Oswego last week. Residents note family travels to Mannsfield and Chicago for visits and stock show attendance. Local health updates report Scarlet Fever cases and a diphtheria situation at two city locations, with medical care being sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon Center
Austin
Bil
Mr. Goodley
Oswego
W. L. Gardner
Mannsfield
Fred. Christian
Frank Skin
Chicago
Arthur
Ila Hubbard
Fred Athers
Dr. Livermore
George Arundale
Austin Hill
Health Department
Stirling Avenues
Boathod v Street
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Fear Issay Cae
Et.e. R. Slater
Stranger Ili
C. S. Allen
Almet
Dr. Courtney
Mason
Jcago
Bob Whites
Husba
Lynks
Fbenton
Rattle Creek
Crook Bros
Bert Heap
Cabrey
Arthur Coop
Martha Platt
Coop
King’s Daughters Society
Louise Parr
Lizzie Burch
Cornelia
Louise Carey
Raymond
Mr. Orr
Barney Christenson
Eddie Krohn
Howat Wail
Milway
James Carroll
John Krohn
Krohn
Heigh Pelkey
John Schoop
Henry Pieper
Hinspeter
Emma Jarchow
Mra, Thompson
W. M
A. E. Meredith
G. W
P. W. Smith
T. F. McClintock
Albert Randall
J. T. Dixon
Leonard Gaskill
Will Long
Frank Eneix
Cc. R. Hulbert
John Horton, Sr
Harley ‘Hulbert, Jr
Henry— Hicks
Ephriam West
Hattie Effner
Julia Crawford
Adele Holbrook
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