Our Sister Towns Sparland News Notes
A thunder shower causes a wall collapse over George Holler’s place and a school sidewalk drop, with repairs planned. The improvement committee hires Avery Thatcher to bring machinery for a brick and tile factory. School directions add a tile drain to the southeast corner. Dr Vanpelt to lead the third district quarterly meeting at the M I church next Friday and Saturday. Ambrose Cumming sells a Howse and lot to Henry Olson. Rev Dunton’s mother’s death halts Baptist services last week. Mrs Jentile Kelley visits relatives in Peoria. Mary Berwick cleans her restaurant for millinery stock. John Riddell and Allison Garrett take their team to Peoria to sell. F A Barr was ill but improving. Robert Smith returns from Nat al for vacation. Rev May preached to a full house. Next week is election. hoping the oft man wins. A Republican article on the Modern Woodmen of America crisis is praised as timely and instructive. Blanche Green runs Center school. praised as a capable scholar and musician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
George Holler
Avery Thatcher
Vanpelt
M. I. Church
Ambrose Cumming
East Peoria
Howse
Down
Henry Olson
Dunton
The
Baptist Church
Jentile
Kelley
Peoria
Mary” Berwick
John
Riddell
Allison Garrett
Eam
F. A
Barr
Robert Smith
Natal
Thomas—Hubbel
St Frances Hospital
Dr Johnson
Charlie Hubbell
Johnson
Hubbell
C. C. Barnes
EK. P. Hackett
Henry
Hattlebie- Culley
Elizabeth Hannum
Mary
Cora Kline
Alex Daniels
Henry Je
Thomes Hubbell
John M. Thompson
Nira
Frankie Ball
John Hayline
Joseph Cook
Gertie Klve
School unit delays event as measles spread
The entertainment committee of the high school postpones its date until the measles outbreak ends, as several pupils are exposed. Rob W. Martin from Metamora takes over as night agent after Wm R. Miller moves to Braidwood. H E Broaddus becomes assessor to fill Andrew Kelly’s unexpired term who relocated to Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob W. Martin
Metamora
Wm R. Miller
Braidwood
H.E. Broaddus
Andrew Kelly
Lacon
G. F. Swanson
Chicago
Mra Davis
Charles Brateler
Mort Morteneon
Toluca
Lou Willey
Henry
Maud Myers
Lacou
Mavity
Varna
Sunday school changes and community notes in Whitefield Corners
The Sunday school shifts its preaching hour to 8 p.m. with Epworth League at 7 p.m. and a preaching service at 7:45. Easter services are planned for next Sunday at 3 p.m. The Jone tree school will participate in the program. Various locals like Roy Btone, Lillie, Fausta, Miss Miller, and others are mentioned with community doings and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Epworth League
Arba Law
Roy Btone
Lillie
Fausta
Henry
Stephen Snyder
Putname
Dangers of Cold and Grip Avoid Pneumonia With Chamberlain Cough Banemy
A historical notice asserts pneumonia as the chief danger of colds and flu but claims Chamberlain's Cough Banemy prevents pneumonia if used with care. It says the remedy cures cold or grip quickly, is safe and pleasant, and is sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Thomas Hubbard Hubbell Taken For Appendicitis
Thomas Hubbell was rushed to St Frances hospital in Peoria last Tuesday after sudden illness diagnosed as appendicitis. Dr Johnson, his wife and Charlie Hubbell accompany him. Charlie will stay with him through surgery as friends wish for a speedy recovery.
Fred Courtenay to entertain at Bonham school house
South Whitefield reports Fred Courtenay will perform Saturday evening April 11 at the Bonham school house offering piano harmonic concertina musical glasses and a self made nylophone admission ten cents and his wife a fine soloist will assist the event also a planned May concert with pies for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Courtenay
Bonham School House
Courtenay
Miss Meister
Metamora
Meister
Exeter
Clara Montonye
Chillicothe
I. L. Woodward
Ottawa
George Waughop
Dares Ad Wayne
van Dueen
Lacon
gud-Alis A.gunther
Miss Osborne
D. Marshall
Henry Hailey
Dira
Milton Holler
Walker
Caley
Frank Farling
Beara ths Sigastas of CASTOR A 9
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beara
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised By Dyspeptic Reader
A White Plains Kentucky woman writes that after years of indigestion and failed remedies she used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. She reports immediate improvement and restoration of weight health and strength, claiming she can eat what she likes. Dr Powell endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Mary &. Crick
White Plains
Dr Powell
Baratoga Man Sinks From Appendicitis
Hubbel fell ill last Wednesday with appendicitis diagnosed by Dr Johnson. Dr Forrest confirmed the diagnosis and plans for potential surgery. Hubbel remained at home then traveled to Peoria with Dr Johnson to consult Dr Sloan. The community hopes for a full, speedy recovery. Weather noted as warmer. Bill Martin reports a sick horse with asatoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbel
Johnson
Forrest
Peoria
Sloan
Hayline
Harold
Bill Martin
Great Sensation In Juees ville Save By New Discovery
W H Brown of Juees ville Indiana was saved from certain death by Dr King's New Discovery for consumption. He reports immediate relief from asthma and a complete cure soon after. The remedy handles consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with many similar cures. Price 60 cents and 1.00 guaranteed by Dr Powells drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jueesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
King
Powell
Lonely clerk counts 185 days to pay for bowling alley
Hopewell notes a young man calculating long odds to pay for an alley while fearing a cold or lumbago from the cold room. The scene recalls local chatter about marriage and wages as neighbors visit, with family trips, farm work, and frequent moves among residents like the Myers, Held, Simms, Shaffer, and Feazel households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom
Nps
Henry
Frank
John Myers
P. W
Chris Ording
Wilburn
Henne Ory Simms
Held
Jane Shaffer
Slater
Lacon
Charley Sands
Auoily
Walter Dalrymple
Local Social Notes From Wenona and Vicinity
Alfred Judd and daughters and Mae Brenn visited near Wenona at Wm Brenn. Woodmen initiated three candidates Alstrom Travis and Ray. Mrs Hecht and Mrs EL and Mrs R Spencer were business callers in Toluca. Dr Barbour family and Miss Mills spent Sunday with Quaker friends. Irvin Dean and Nttie daughter of Hope called in town. Mrs Badgiey and children visiting Bloomington friends. J H McKirgan returned from LaFayette. Rev Johnston and wives were Henry callers. Mr and Mrs Harris from Dwight visited. Arthur Curtis helps Lon Emans in the barber shop. Fesler couple spent Sunday in Venona. George Watkins went to LaRoge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Judd
Little Mae Brenn
Near Wenona
Bloomington
J. H McKirgan
LaFayette
Rev Johnston
Henry
Cemetery association annual meeting set for April 7 in class room
The Cemetery association plans its annual gathering in the class room on April 7 at 4 p.m. A committee recently planted a line of trees around the enclosure. J. H. Williams travels to Peoria Monday for a Farmers Institute district meeting. The M I S church ladies will run a bazaar dinner and supper on election day. The Rev Vanpelt presides, with quarterly conference Monday at 10 a.m. Lillie Stone returns to Mrs James Wherry to resume duties, Gertrude Winship to Oberlin this week. Mrs J. M. Winship ill but improving. Vat sowing continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Association
The
J. H. Williams
Peoria
Farmers Institute
M. IS
Rev Vanpelt
Lillie Stone
Mra
James Wherry
Gertrude Winship
Oberlin
Ohio
J. M. Winship
Myotic Cure Claims Fast Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement touts a myotic cure for rheumatism and neuralgia promising radical relief in 1 to 8 days. It claims immediate disappearance of symptoms after the first dose and lists prices 75 cents and one dollar, sold by J G and F A Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldy J. G
F. A. Powell
Teachers Institute Attendance and Local Social Notes
Jergie Crelves attended a Bloomington teachers institute last Friday and Saturday. Mrs Sarah Byrne of Chicago has returned home after visiting her brother Charley Trone. Mr and Mrs I A Glenn were called to Iowa due to the death of his sister. Young people on the Oxbow joined the Grange this spring. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hildabrant of Tonica visited the Oxbow Sunday. Mrs John Kays was called to Kanga to care for a sick relative. Frank Funk and Geney Funk were Magnolia visitors Sunday. Lawrence and Clarence Gross were Oxbow callers Saturday evening. Misses Eliza and Bessie Munnieng were sick. Clara Glenn visited Charley Golden Sunday. Henry Hefner was a Magnolia caller Friday. Henry Eddingfield is sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jergie Crelves
Teachers Institute
Bloomington
Sarah Byrne
Chicago
Charley Trone
Avain
I. A. Glenn
Iowa
Oxbow
Grange
Gilbert Hildabrant
Tonica
John Kays
Kanga
Frank Funk
Geney
Magnolia
Ve _ Lawrence
Clarence Gross
Eliza
Bessie Munnieng
Clara Glenn
Charley Golden
Henry Hefner
Henry Eddingfield
Marseilles Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Easter Practice
Mr Palatine and Mrs Rollin Travis journeyed to Marseilles due to the illness of Mrs Travis sister Hattie Fulmer. Ella Smith returns from high school to spend spring break with Mrs Balinger and her Missouri kin. Mrs Fannie Davis attended the Mystic Worker banquet. Ellen Snyder of McNabb stayed with Mary Gallacher over Sunday. The 8 8 children are practicing an Easter program. I S Bransell noted as a Marseilles visitor Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollin “Travis
Marseilles
Bransell
Wallpaper Stock Boosts Sales With Styles and Prices
Local shop touts a large wallpaper stock and dramatic sales as it highlights styles and value. The ad mentions CANNAH JONES as part of the display and price emphasis.
Style and Selection Time for Wall Paper Stock
Readers are urged to choose from a wide range of wall paper styles while stock remains most complete. The notice highlights the opportunity to pick preferred grades and patterns during the current display period.
Odd Fellows anniversary to be held at Whitefield church
Report from Lone Tree on the Sunday league at Whitefield, followed by Rev Coolidge sermon. Odd Fellows announce a 26 April anniversary at Whitefield M I church at 8 o clock, with hall meeting at 2 30 sharp. Nomination slate at caucus includes Doane and others. plans for Little Buckshot play April 4 at Whitefield Grange Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Whitefield
Coolidge
Odd Fellows
M. I
Odd Fellowship
Corbly Wright
Whitefield Grange Hall
Trakilwa
Pershing
Daniel
Frank
John Anderson
F. Bentley
Marshall Downey
Andrew Anderson
Eva Anderson
Henry
Lindsey Anderson
Erly
Frank Bell
Wm Murphy
Town Hall
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Charles Turners
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G. W. Snell
George
Steven Grady
Jone
Snydera
Miss Miller
Clyde Dille
Peorld
Miss Wright
Mollie McGee
Austin Clark
Julian Herr
Zella Runnells
Lizzie Ryan
Woodt
Ed Tanauary
Barker
Alice Johnson
Mra N. Young
LUNDY
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Castor A
Baratoga
Hopewell
Putnam
Mr Palatine
Cannah. Jones
Cannah Jones
E. H. Prince
Royal Insurance Building
Chicago, Ill
George H. Doty
Gresser Block
Tellephone No
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DR. Frutel
Dr.fruth
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Drexel State Bank
D. O. Fruth
M. D
Oakwood Boul
Chicago, Il
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