Local notes in Sparland area recount mischief and moves
Springtime nuisance of livestock on streets and sidewalks causes local irritation. notices report Marshall House vacated, Z Stock retirement, Mrs. Bair returning to Eureka, hotel for sale or rent, and a large funeral at La Rose for W. Spangler. Multiple updates on residents, schools, weather, and local trade from Sparland to Ottawa, with farm implements on sale at Zimmermann & Compton and various local movements, sickness, and social alerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall House
Bair
Eureka
Wr. Spangler, Sr
Richland
la Rose
Geo. W. Smith
Ottawa
J. C. Kalb
Henry Mias
Josie Howard
Hiram Eckles
Ford County
Lacoh
David Owens
Rav A. Smith
M. E. Church
WO. Cummings
Peoria
Strawn School
Missa M. K. Barney
B. Ellison
Freeport
Samuel Gibb
H.L. Crane
Geo O. Barnes
Hot Springs
Ark
Grey Eagle
Junior
REPORTER Seeks Clarity After Long Winter Eryalpelus Term
In a terse note, a correspondent explains enduring the winter with eryalpelus symptoms and now being able to attend events and interact with others again, aiming to reassure readers about current health status and future participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eryalpelus
Two tramps steal horses near Griswold residence
Reported theft of a span of valuable horses from John H Griswold. The pair rode south toward Marshall County then west and north, with the herd located next day near Robert Bloty’s home. One horse suffered severe injuries from a barbed wire fence during the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Griswold
Griswold
Marshall County Iune
Robert Bloty
Webber
Hopewell Farm Notes and Local News From Brownie
Unusually harsh winter slows farm improvements while land dries. Sixty months oats sown and a big crop expected. Staunch local pride as Bt Clair Stock joins Norton place. Frank Bioay and Judson Durham return from Nebraska. Dur ham to teach at Broaddus school. Mrs Jerry Gibbs dies after long cancer battle. funeral attended by many. Nellie Vernay and Nellie Boya graduate from Lacon High in June. Local show in Lacon draws laughs with humorous acts and a lively crowd. Aunt Sarah Russell marks a birthday. A local remark hints at a fourth wife quest in a lighthearted tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt Clair Stock
John Norton
Auch Enemgy
Frank Bioay
Judson Durham
Nebraska
Mr Durham
Broaddus
Jerry Gibbs
Hopewell
Nelle Boya
Nellie Vernay
Lacon High School
Lacon
Ireland
Sarah Russell
Brownie
Wenona Town Notebook Beats and Bets on Life and Local News
Four to five weeks away bring Wenona updates on Cadet Taylor’s move to Washington, a sick Mrs Burgens, measles in town, a coal shaft strike settled, Dr W A Smith’s Cook County trip, and local election debates over license versus no license. Mentions of residents, town officers, engagements, and social events fill this lively update from KITTY PUTNAM and local writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
Illinois
Cadet Taylor
Washington
Hobt. Burgens
Myrtle Shannon
Wm. Marland
Wonona
Marland
W. A. Smith
Chicago
Cook County Hospital
E. L. Monsor
H.C. Spaulding
OC & A
Kitty
Village Notes From The Area On Various Happenings
G Washington White locks new smithy location. H M Duncan to manage Mrs WIs bluff property. Village school thrives with a beloved teacher and wary elders. John Dailey moves near Milo and leads a tile factory’s setup. Tile works north of village to resume. Mr Hines focuses on brick and tile output. Mrs Harrington has left the school. a new master from Indians will lead. Mr Will Perkins boosts fish business as season nears. Rains damage roads. commissioners overtasked. Orville Winship buys a farm and plans move. J M Fearle tree blooms thanks to Florida kin. Martin Condit improves his home. Miss Jennie Huron begins teaching north of town. Lone Tree unsettled. directors hesitant to pay Powers. FOREIGNER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Washington White
H. M. Duncan
Mrs WI
John Dailey
Milo
John
Hines
Harrington
Will Perkins
Orville Winship
Florida
J. M. Fearle Tree
Winship
Martin Condit
Jennie Huron
Granville
Lone Tree
Powers
Mineral Springs Spring Concerts Amid Bad Roads
Grass grows well as spring concerts begin in Mineral Springs. Local notes include visiting Ashton sisters, sick relatives improving, cattle purchases by J A and M B Kay, a theft involving a hired man’s coat, and concerns over a damaged bridge south of J A Kaye's. Weather fine may spur seeding. W W Bobbitt’s cream wagon updated for Stook farm creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Carrie Hartenbower
Mre Walker
Ashton
Iowa
Mra
J. A. Koya
Annie
Ellen Glenn
Phena
Stella Johnson
J. A
M. B. Kays
Col Port
Jersey
Milla Bros
John B. Price
Mr Price
Nicklaa
Charles Ransom
Magnolia
Elon
Commissioners of Highways
J. A. Kaye
C. A. Norrie
W. W. Bobbitt
Duke Bros
Henry
Nobby
Mr .B
Stook Farm
Electric Bitters Offer Quick Cure for Debility
A promotional note claims Electric Bitters cure biliousness blood disorders liver inactivity and general debility. The ad states a bottle costs 60 cents and is a blessing to all mankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JE. & F. A. Beye
Adjourned Board Of Education Minutes Report April Meeting
Board of Education adjourned on Monday April 9 with present members Wikoff Kirchman and Krenz. Minutes approved. Buildings committee reported blackboards repainted and various clerk reports read and referred to finance. Account entries include tuition balance 20.46, book sale 20.85, labor and supplies for painting and repairs, clerk salary 23, brooms and paint, total 905.87. Bills referred to finance. meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meening
Board of Education
Townsend
Wikoff
Kirchman
Krenz
Committee of Buildings
Carroll
Finance Committee
Kister
Bila
John W Nieod
Je&f A Powell
Geo Burt, Jr
Jan Hartley
H Kirchman
JN Krenz
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Eleganry, Ital
C.gould
Iul
Esterly
Henry, Til
L. M
Culver
Henry, Ill
Arenty
Neighborhood News
LAGON
Sparland
C. Fasbender
Lilie Buck
Annie Monitz
Saratoga
Flora Vincent
Nicola
Ed. Bureson
Charles Saville
W. O'Leary Io
Leigh
Amos
Charles Leigh
le Prairie
Saville
Chilicothe
Nebraska Seed Corn, Cahoon
Acme
Evan's
Avery and Grand de Tour
Zimmeerman & Compton's
J. Swift
Whitefield
Lacon Landing
G. E. Onaz
Mise Kinky Salohter
Miss Ramsay
Kline
Ella Walker
Saylor
J.J. Sandaiat
Holmes
Greenae
Edward Adame
John Aiggins
Adna Hartley
Dunkard
Instunas
Kev Hulsin Elnog
Utman
Brown
Deee
J.R. Newman
Whitefield Corners
Putnam
Senachwine
A. Stickle
W. L. Kelso
Ded. H. Bupp
Geo. Longman
Jdr
G. Ed. Sparling
Geo. Johnson
Stephen Koeshler
Vincent Cleveland
Wm. Keeler
Cox
David
Irda
Coluntenantes
Weller
Wm. Stipp
J.M. Winship
Emer Bachman
Mineral Springs
Bill of Nieco
Burt
J.N. Kaenz
Buacklen
B.a.powell
Jaality
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