Easter weather and local notices in Sparland town
The Sparland community reports a week of heavy rain and wind followed by a pleasant Easter. Local events include sermons by Pey Stacy, a temperance talk by George Bane, and a wedding announcement for Frank Barr and Clara Bresfeld. Nearby visitors and residents like Miss Nettle Nicola and Aunt Becky Haselton are noted with social updates.
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Stacy
Cloge
Frank Barr
Iowa
Becky Haselton
Nettle Nicola
Peoria
Ella Stephenson
M.E
Bethel
M. E
George Bane
John Looker
A. Graham
Edwards of
Lacon
Afr
Campbell
Mise Louraa Barr
T. J. Brasfield
Walter Scholes
Brasfield
Walter Athay
Texas
G. E. Ona
Town officer ticket for Whitefield
The ticket lists the candidates for town offices: Supervisor John N. Barrett Clark Thomas Jd Brassfield Assessor James R. Newman Collector Labon H. Cox Commissioner of Highways James Harrington School Trustee Homer R. Thompson Justice of the Peace F. M. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Barrett
Clark
Thomas Jd. Brassfield
James R. Newman
Labon H. Cox
James Harrington
Homer R. Thompson
F. M. Johnson
Spring Work and Local News From Saratoga
Notes from Saratoga describe spring plowing and sowing underway, winter wheat killed by freezes, and local gossip. Frank Bdgley studies Livingston life in Peoria county. a leap year party at Mr. Kontook’s features stylish attire and a new play. Simneon Doyle and Bruce Darby are ill. Mina Monier and Ella Wall visited town. Funeral for Mrs. Solomon Darby planned. local elections and officials listed.
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Frank Bdgelye
Peoria County
Ivingston
Mr. K
Zoltten
Simneon Doyle
Bruce Darby
Wm. Monier
Sparland
Fieldhouse
Mina Anna Monier
Ella Wall
Castleton-to- Henry
Monde
LaPrairie
Rev
Jones
Solomon Darby
M. EB
Caugus
Grant
Fortier
Ee Pola
Wenona Hears News From Town and County
The Wenona column reports scarlet fever reducing public schools and claiming a three year old as the sole fatal case. It notes Mr and Mrs S H Tower moving to Hastings, Nebraska, a new W Lloyd grocery sign, Rev Evans sermon on rum traffic, a proposed coal shaft funded by locals, and Wenona Chapter Eastern Star growing with about 60 members plus its ties to Freemasonry.
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John Pa
H. Tower
Monay Iee
Hastings
Nebraska
W. Lloyd & Gs
Evane
Wenona
Order of Eastern Bray
Local notes capture lively social and town moves
Weather improves and garden life flourishes as temperance ladies host a successful cake and coffee sociable at L Tuedoh’s hotel. A Friday court house lecture fundraised for pay. Rev L Springer preaches at M E church during quarterly meeting. Movements include millers leaving J G Bell & Son, Drpt Smith moving to Wm Allen’s small house, and a leap year party at Zenor’s Hall with 45 to 50 couples. Grandmother Sunderlin, 90, ill. Mrs Weeke visiting Henry.
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The
Temperance Society
L.-Tuedoh
L. Springer
Lacon
M. E
Bro
Seaman
Sparland
Drpt. Smith
Broomfield
Wm. Allen
Zenor’s
Sunderlin
Magnolia society to close season with exercises and temperance meeting
The Magnolia literary society will hold closing exercises this Saturday night. That same night the BM E church hosts a temperance gathering to form a permanent organization for public benefit. An ensuing note mentions a marriage solemnized last Thursday and local civic changes, with varied local news and adverts.
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Magnolia
Magnolia Literary Society
BM. E. Church
J. T. Thornton
Migs
Morrello’s
Mr. Lash
John Rolley
Henry
Mito Society
H. J. Swindler
Jehovah
A.B. G
Epileptic George Longman Bound Over in Peace Warrant
George Longman an epileptic was bound over to keep the peace on a peace warrant at his father William Longman’s request. He was bound in 250 dollars and jailed when no one joined the bond. A local school closed for spring vacation on the 21st. Abraham Syphers and wife separate, Abe left. A Chicago sporting club mentioned along with social chatter.
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Geo. Longman
William Longman
George
Plebe
M. Wooley
Iowa
Chicago
Abraham Syphers
Abe
Lucifer
Sampson
Meeting at Clear Creek Discusses Liquor Laws and Farming
Rev H C Birch opened a session on the effect of the present license system on farming communities, followed by Rev James Evang and others. Moses Gunn of LaSalle spoke, then Rev Y Z Gilmer on Illinois liquor laws. Officers were elected, and the society adjourned to meet in Lostant in two weeks.
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H. C. Birch
James Evang
Moses Gunn
LaSalle
Y. Z. Gilmer
Illinois
Rev. C. David
W.h.h-Holdridge
Misa Josie Tomiinaon
Lostant
Mattie Primrose
M.E. Tomlinson
Tomlinson
Bick Folke
H. Hartsook
Bozzy
Winter wheat fed to spring crop and local visits noted
The article records farmers feeding winter wheat to spring wheat in Lone Tree. It notes Hugh Rianés kids with measles and William Johnson selling his farm to move to Humboldt Kansas. G B Herrington and wife of Princeton visited Abraham Anderson on the 22d and spent the night. Herrington held teacher examinations at Hunter school house on the 22d for the county’s south part. Waox.
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Hugh Rianés
William Johnson
Humboldt
Kansas
G. B. Herrington
Princeton
Abraham Anderson
Harrington
Hunter School
Peoria Correspondents Gather at Editor’s Home
Journal notes from Peoria in The Republican recount a gathering of correspondents at the editor’s residence marking anniversaries and changes among the group. It mentions “Occasional” being married and moving west with her spouse as part of the evolving roster.
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Peoria
Ainee
Republican
Vergo
Peoria Dispatch Reflects on Prostitution Crime and Local Issues
The piece notes court cases against young women accused of prostitution, laments urban vice, mentions Peoria's 75 houses of ill repute, urges public women’s voice against intemperance, and observes local media activity, lectures, and street markets amid a push for an opera house.
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Chillicothe
Raylow
Pondenta
Bar of Justice
Peoorla
Rouse’s Hall
Peorla
Frank
John Coan
Henry
Richard
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