Sparland Social News Notes and Upcoming Church Events
Sparland residents attend social visits and shopping in nearby towns with many listed names. Epworth League to present Love Triumphant at M B church next Sunday. temperance sermon announced by Rey McLeish. revival meetings planned at M E B church beginning April 8 with Pastor D McLeish and a guest preacher. Susanna Charles born in Pennsylvania on July 10, 1853.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Olson
Peoria
Leslie Waugh
Toulon
Wm. O'Leary
Edna Riddell
Plora Osbon
Edna Thomas
Frank Poignant
Varna
Rebecca Sparr
Sparr
Jerusalem
M. B
Randolph Tanner
Rey McLeish
M. EB
Sparland
D. McLeish
Susanna Charles
Pennsylvania
Death of Mrs. Gehr Marks End of Local Pioneer Life
Mrs. Gehr, who came with her parents as a child to La Salle Illinois then resided near Sparland for 40 years, died March 27 1912 at her niece Mamie Jacobson’s home. Survived by sister Sarah and brothers John Plainville Kansas and William David. Funeral held March 29 at M B church with Rev D McLeish officiating. Pall bearers included George Wiley N W Macon Edward Wallace Albert Russell F H Gehr. Flowers noted as abundant reflecting community respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Salle
Ill
Sparland
M. B. Church
Wm. Shoup
Mamie Jacobson
Sarah
John
Plainville
Kas
William David
Better Land
M. B
D. McLeish
Mabel Gehr
Frank van Antwerp
F. H. Gehr
James Hill
Leila Maxwell
George Wiley
N. W. Macon
Eward Wallace
Albert Russell
Fred Ruck
Easter sermon in M. E. church next Sabbath
Local notes from La Prairie and South Whitefield list visits to relatives and friends, church events, and social meetings. Dr Dwinell of Peoria to deliver Easter sermon at the M E church. Y P C W and social gathering postponed to April 7. L L C and Woman's Missionary society scheduled meetings.
Mud and Memorials in Saratoga Community
Local notes report burial of Mrs Powers in Camp Grove cemetery, recovery news from Harry Holmes and family in Cana da, and visits by the Webber family in Castleton. Reports on Mrs Doyle regaining sit up ability and Bennette Livingston’s pneumonia death in Indiana. District Superintendent Dwinell to preach next Sunday at 3 PM. Busby at Boyd’s Grove and Whitefield Corners. An obituary and testimonial from W G Beck recounts 42 years with the C B & Q R R and kidney relief from Foley Kidney Pills.
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Saratoga
Powers
Bradford
Camp Grove
Harry Holmes
Canada
Ivan
Rena
Fred Webber
Castleton
John Livingston
Indiana
Dwinell
Busby
Boyd's Grove
Whitefield Corners
Local Social Calls and Birth Announcements From Putnam Area
Cottage and Smith families visit Chesney near Putnam. Mrs Thompson visits from Bureau. Willie Perry and John O Neal go to Camp Grove to see Frank Colgan. Miss Ternus visits Hopkins. A baby boy born to Frank and Margaret Barleman on March 29. Peter Reynolds visits Chesney. Thomas Day visits Miriam Albee. Edith Condon visits Donovan. About 30 youths surprise Mabel Minier at George Minier's, plan but enjoy a two course refreshment. Edgar Yarrington visits Minier, with Jessie Milner accompanying to Putnam to visit her sister. Old papers 5 cents per package of 125 at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Smith
Margaret Lidgard
Samuel Chesney
Putnam
John Thompson
Bureau
F. M. Charles
Willie Perry
John O'Neal
Camp Grove
Frank Colgan
Ternus
Jesse Hopkins
Frank Barkleman
Peter Reynolds
Thomas Day
Miriam Albee
Edith Condon
Donovan
George Minier
April showers hoped for as Camp Grove roads worsen
Camp Grove residents note nearly impassable roads amid talk of April showers. Local notices mention an apron and sunbonnet sale on April 11, a New England supper, and a bazaar. deaths, hospital visits, shopping trips to Peoria, and community updates fill the week.
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Camp Grove
John McGinn
Peoria
Michael McManus
Jack Kistler
Indiana
Thomas Steer
Wyoming
New England
Harry Dewey
Annawan
Harry
E. Malone
Ethel Hollandsworth
Adolph Renzi
Kistler
Bradford
James McManus
Bert
George Ryan
Will King
Will Sayers
Rural Community News Briefs and Easter Sale Notice
Mrs N D Nurse returns home Wednesday morning. Alma Wilson visits relatives in Peoria. Morris Perkins and Mrs Perkins travel from Peoria to build a summer kitchen for Henry Owen. Easter apron sale planned by Congregational church ladies at the public hall Friday April 5 with a serving supper. Mrs Ann VanTassel celebrates eightieth birthday with family and gifts. she remains active at home and helps others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Trim Richardson
Congregational Church
Ann VanTassel
Lillie Foster
Spring Rheumatism Relief with Chamberlain Liniment
Advertises Chamberlain Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism with a tip to rub affected parts. Lists A. J. Ironmonger and T. J. Segraves as local druggists selling the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. J
Probate Court Actions and Real Estate Transfers
Probate court hears petitions for wills and administrations in multiple estates including Senninger Bush Duffield Toomey Feazel Williams and conservatrix leases. Letters of administration granted to Motter Gregory Duffield. partial and final distributions ordered. Real estate transfers list numerous quit claims and warranty deeds in Saratoga Toluca Belle Plain Varna Lacon and Sparland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson E. Bush
Charles Motter
Mary A. Duffield
H. J. Gregory
J. W. Duffield
George A. Toomey
Albert B. Feazel
William Moss
Edgar Moss
Joseph Moss
William P. Williams
John King
William
King
Saratoga
Nicholas W. Duncan
Robert T. Herrecke
Santa Fe
Toluca
Benjamin I. Heintz
John Heintz
Belle Plain
Alice J. McCulloch
Marshall County State Bank
Insurance Swindling Report Hits Kewanee
A large group of business and professional men in Kewanee fell victim to an insurance swindle after paying fees to an agent named Philip Kaplan who claimed ties to Guaranty Life Insurance Co of Davenport and Interstate Business Men's Association of Des Moines. The firms deny any representation in the state or by Kaplan, prompting investigations led by Charles H. Gobble of the Interstate Business Men's Accident association. The article includes an Australian reader testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee Daily Star-Courier
Kewanee
Philip Kaplan
Guaranty Life Insurance Co
Davenport
Interstate Business Men’s Association of
Des Moines
United States
Kaplan
Charles H. Gobble
Interstate Business Men's Accident Association
Strike for the Union in Eight-Hour Battle
A veteran recounts a regiment refusing to retreat after an eight hour engagement. The soldier voices defiance toward “scabs,” insisting the effort was a full day’s work and they would not keep fighting against new attackers.
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Union
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Schoolma'am
Kate Bell
Elsie Gehr
Undertow
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Trueblood
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Cypher
Wv. T. Smith
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Miss Bell
Myrtle Smith
Johnnie Grump
Gapen
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South Whitefield
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F. Schupp
Lacon
Frances Nightwonger
Bonham School
T. Whitmer
Frank Farling
Ay Pearson
Fred Ely
Peter Neuhalsen
John Ely
Hutchins & Downey
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Oklahoma
O. G. Hunt
Babe
Charles Hunt
Smithson
A. J. Ironmonger
T. J. Segraves
W G. Beck
Spruce St
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John Wilson
Thomas Riley
Sun
Anna Davidson
Swearinger
Dr. King
T. J .Segraves
Lawn Ridge
Chicago
Portland
F. E. Dawson, Henry, III
Court House News
Peter Senninger
Anna Hawk
Guardian
Perry
Henry Republican
Edwin Gants
L. H. Eldridge
A. Stateler
George Ewart
M. J. Monahan
Bees Eee Nee
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Steuben Township
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Hopewell
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