Community notes from Henry township April 5 1917
Local residents share visitors at Van Antwerp and other homes. Posts report money orders through the post office. Go To Methodist Sunday school program set for April 8 with special music. Grammar school visitation day highlights include Betty paper decorations and a visit by Evangeline Lovett. M and M Club holds annual officer election with Van Antwerp as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettiel Frisbey
Clin van Antwerp
Mr Iggar
Frisbey Wwers
Charles Gapen
Ottawa
Was & Ro
Fred' Blackwell
Henry
Sig My
Ed Myers
Rand
John VanAntwerp
van “Sewerd
Steuben Bapa-church
J. C. Ohlman
Rowley
Gai
Ward
Gense
Wesleyan
Ollege
H. J! Ward
Warren Jones
Lacon
Public Service
A. Campbell
Olive Hastings
Mertha
George Rickey
Samuel Hill
Camp Grove
Harry Marshall
Parland
Daner
van Antwerp & Osborne
David Timmons
Peoria
Timmons
Mayos
Y- School
M Anday
Lily Ohlman
Patrons Day Notes Highlight Sparland School Activities
The afternoon featured guests Mesdames Riddell Hoadley McCartney and Bunsell with hostess treats including warm buns and meatloaf. Miss Lovett told How the Elephant Got His Trunk while Mabel Reed missed two days due to a brother's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Riddell
Annia Hoadley
Bessie McCartney
Mary Bunsell
Sparlind School
Miss"Lovett
Mabel’ Reed
Nichols
Germaine Dorchicourt
Ayzella Miles
Steuben Social Notes Update From Whitfield and Nearby
Mrs Jennie Newell and daughter Tenis traded Saturday. Thomas McLuskey and family in their new car visited his Whitfield kin Saturday. Frank Cumming returned Monday from New Baden to a glad reunion with wife and Mary Ellen. Asa Nighswonger and Tillie visited Harvey Nighswonger in Whitefield. David Thomas returning to work after months ill health. Ray Nighswonger recovered enough to work with cousin George Holler. Holler walking again after a horse kick. Mrs James Wilson, ill last fall and winter, attended Visitation day Friday. Warmer days and spring rain spur gardens to vigorous hoeing, digging, and planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Nighswonger
George Holler
Holler
James Wilson
Local notes from South Whitefield and nearby areas
South Whitefield and Henry residents appear in routine social notices. Mrs Frances Knelp stays with her children the Swarts at their pleasant home. Ralph McLuskey and family returned from Peoria. Della Klein visited her sister the Heller. Connell of Steuben visited Wherry. Sellers visited Rotebeck. Isabel Miller and Darlene Smith spent the weekend with Benny Hunt. Danny Chance began work for I W Waughop and son. Wn Daniels moves into the fish business delivering weekly. Mrs Lucy Stout returned home after surgery with her foster sister Mrs Willard Rickey visiting. George Holler’s colt kicked him causing temporary injury. Bernie Moore operated on for a near trouble and improving. Friday program at Sparland grammar room featuring Hans Otto and Evangeline Lovett praised. Mr Prater canvassing side about a sewing device described as “The New Way.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Wm. Russ
Henry
Frances Knelp
Joseph Swarts
Norbert
Ralph McLuskey
Peoria
Della Klein
Heller
John Connell
Steuben
Earl Wherry
Lucy Stout
the Henry Hospital
Willard Rickey
George Holler
Bernie
Will Moore
Henry Hospital
Hans Otto
Sparland Grammer-Room
Otto
Evangeline Lovett
Mr. Prater
Camp Grove notices mixed cattle shipments and church plans
John Colgan shipped a car load of cattle to Chicago and John Wilson sent hogs. Dr. Blough sold his property to H W Dewey and the family will move. Local owners of land include David Real George Krueger and James Colgan near E N Bogner. M E church services every Sunday with Easter events at O Brien Hall and a young folks dance planned after Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
John Colgan
Chicago
John Wilson
Dr. Blough
H. W. Dewey
Rosse
David Real
George Krueger
James Colgan
E. N. Bogner
M. E
O’brien
G. W. Chalender
David Aitchison
Copia
Dillaverie
Ladies‘ Aid
Evry
Richard Bowers
Bradford
Clarence Robison
W. F. Malone
Peoria
Prof. Chandler
O'Brien
Jacob Kistle
Henry Callers
Thomas Malone
Pauline
Toulon
John Gubbins
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Aid
Good Advice on Using Chamberlain's Tablets
Advice urges watching others to learn methods. Mentions use of Chamberlain's Tablets for ailments described as bditious or constipated with beetle ants, encouraging readers to follow examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Wall
Community notices and church events in Camp Grove area
The excerpt lists social calls and illness among residents of Camp Grove and nearby towns, notes church services at the M E church with a sermon on faith, and mentions a planned Easter schedule. It covers dances, plays, a nurse’s notes, a Ladies Aid poem, and local visitors from Peoria. It also records several residents by name and notes a hospital or home visit context.
Illinois Audubon Begins Bird Census Across Counties
Audubon societies in Illinois counties start a migratory bird census as spring arrivals from the south begin. They will record species counts and sighting dates, with each county compiling reports to create a fuller data set. The effort aims to protect bird life and encourage preservation across townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon Societies
Illinois
Uivois
Legislature urged to shield quail and bird friends of farmers
Citizens urged to protect birds by installing nesting houses and guarding them from cats. The plea notes that help for quail and other birds will be repaid, urging reader support and subscriptions.
Lawn Ridge Residents Make Small Moves and Repairs
Local notes report Mr. Henderson plans a small barn on the old cheese factory site and a house move after repairs. Libbie Turk gifted an organ to Ruth Foster, while C B G Root plans remodeling for a barn and replaces a roof. Henry Lukehart and wife attended a funeral in Wyoming. Road mudholes hinder auto travel. Mrs. Mary Nurse visited camps for maple syrup. Mrs. Ethel Burdick underwent appendicitis surgery in Peoria and shows improvement. Parshal McCartney returns to farming work with Thomas Collins. Royal Neighbors club enjoys spring activities. 40 acres near Turnbull will be sold for around 7000 dollars, ending two households as Libbie Turk and her father relocate among relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lukehart
Wyoming
Charles Lukehart
Roscoe Joran
Mary Nurse
Edwin
F. D
Ethel Burdick
Princeville
Slater
Peoria
Parshal McCartney
Virginia
Thomas Collins
Royal Neighbors
Ite
Robert Turnbull
Mise Libble Turk
Er Han
Local News and Incidents from Marion Township
Mike Balensieien of near Varna undergoes a week of bath treatments for rheumatism at a Poorin aanitarium. Sharp McCully of La Rose breaks his leg above the ankle while going to the barn. Mrs Judd and Miss Ethel to move from the farm. neighbors gift a cut glass water set. Evans Grange hosts Roscoe Judd and welcomes him as a neighbor. Tax collector Stateler and deputy Nelson finalize Hvans township taxes totaling 37143.72 with 32810.30 collected and 4333.42 delinquent. Statewide concerns include the illegal proposed high school district taxes. Representative Turner called back to Indiana National Guard. Narion J French returns from Denver. I F Douglass and Oscar Nelson audit county treasury books. Harry Winter Jr suffers arm injury while starting a gasoline engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Balensieien
Varna
Sharp McCully
la Rose
Anna Judd
Roscoe Judd
Grange
Dave Stateler
Oscar Nelson
Hvans Township
Stateler
Lacon
Ernest Turner
C M Turner
Wenona
Indiana National Guard
Narion J French
Evaisa Township
Denver
Col
Charles Wierman
I. F. Douglass
Oscar Nelsor
Harry Winter, Jr
Wilioh Wiuces
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