Sparland Notes Potatoes Planting and Local Visits
Local brief highlights Sparland residents and visitors. Fred Gehr in Peoria Monday Rev Rist traveled to Chicago Jim Young away in La Salle Willie Clifton returned from Henry Minnie Olson in Peoria Mrs Gapen and Mrs Alf Betts shopped in Henry Friday Mystic Workers meet Friday night Several locals traveled to Iowa and Lacon Mrs Olson and Ruby visited in Lacon Misses Kate and Jamel O'Brien visited Sparland Everrett Frisbey now Peoria Journal agent Spring arrives as trees leaf out Subscribe to The Republican with map premium Budget mentions and community updates abound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gehr
Peoria
Rev. Rist
Chicago
Jim Young
la Salle
Willie Clifton
Henry
Hoadley
Lacon
Mrs. Shaffer
Iowa
Republican
Kate
Jamel O’brien
Peru
Sparland
Harry Marshall
Milby Marshall
H. Gehr
Mabel
Aid Society
Snell
Miners' Strike Effects, Community News From Sparland
Local Sparland notes report mine shaft shutdown with no settlement yet, families returning home to home projects, and a wave of visits, funerals, and social events. April 7 obituaries for Mrs. Haskins and Mr. Vincent discussed alongside community birthday and fishing season chatter.
School Entertainment Pro gram Delight at Grammar Room
Pupils in the grammar room presented a program last Friday afternoon. The event went smoothly with strong performances. Notable numbers included a cornet duet and pieces titled Wesley Marland’s Will and Everett See.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Marland
Everett
Charles Leigh Former Resident of Marshall County
Charles Leigh, born May 14, 1837 in Peoria County Illinois, died March 27 1908 near Clearfield Iowa after a field fire and heart attack while trying to fight the blaze. He lived in La Prairie Marshall County until 1900 then moved to Clearfield. He married Elizabeth Stevenson May 29 1859 and leaves a widow and four children among many relatives and friends. Funeral March 30 at Clearfield M E church with burial in Clearfield cemetery.
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Marshall County
Charles Leigh
la Prairie
Clearfield
Peoria County
Ill
Elizabeth Stevenson
Indiana
Leigh
Knowlton
East Lynn
Clearfield M
Sudden Death in Lacon Shocks Community
Fred A. Vincent dies at his North ward home from bowel trouble after moving from Sparland with his wife a month ago. The piece notes life’s uncertainties and mentions political shifts, including ten fewer saloons in Marshall county and a Wenona-Osage dispute over liquor licenses. Democratic caucus names alderman nominees and lists delegates to the Springfield state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Vincent
North Ward
Vincent
Sparland
Marshall County
Wehona
Wenona
Osage Township
la Salle
D. M. Dean
Frank Waters
John Hanley
Marshall County Democratic Central
Homer Barney
Springfield
W. V. Morrow
Belle Plain
P. Listen
Bennington
W. Casey
Hopewell
R. M. Barnes
Lacon
N. W. Macon
Steuben
Adelbert Caldwell
la Prairie
E. A. Hall
Henry
Thomas Cain
Evans
Lawn Ridge Notes and Local Happenings
Rev. A B Curtis preached at all appointments last Sun day and has goods on the way. Newton Bragg visited Brimfield with his brother Irving. Orson Houghtaling helped Foster's for spring work. Fred Brimmer visited, returning to Chillicothe Monday. Karl Hekle lost a work horse. another died that morning. Linus Root installs a steel bridge north of his home. Mrs Nickerson visits grandchildren here. George and Mrs Sims welcomed a son who died in infancy. Jacob Aman Jr bought the Parkhill house for 2050 dollars. Spring seems lingering as oat seeders resume and garden work begins. A farmer quips on his son choosing a profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Marland
Will Wild
Sarah Schaaf
Sallie.o’leary
O'Connor
Peoria
Henry
Bert McLaughlin
Charley Hoadley
Addie Robinson
Richard Hoadley
Toulon
Mary Zinger
Vincent
Hoadley
Myrtle Robinson
George Hoadley
Lacon
Chicago
Riddell
Buckley
Reynolds
Farmington
Sparland
Louis Osborne
Chessman
Henry Haskins
M. B
Methodist Church
Rist
Fred Vincent, Sr
Wilson
McMurtrie
Douglas Thompson
Barr
Utah
Tom
Peovia
Fred, Jr
Fred
Karl Hekle
Linus Root
Jacob Aman, Jr
Martin
Parkhill
Aman
Court House News Probate and estate actions in Illinois records
Probate court entries report nolle prosequi on liquor charges, guilty pleas on remaining counts, fines totaling 60 dollars plus 84.95 costs, and payments. Estate matters include sale reports for Sarah A Defenbaugh and Bertha B Dean, letters of administration for D Montrose Dean, and guardian reports for George E Anschicks minor and Nicholls minors. Real estate transfers list Anna Tracey to Simon Smozojeski, Jessie Donovan to George Snell, George Jarman to G H Randall, and Frances Anthony et al to Frank Fisher.
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State of Illinois
Cumberland
Ligget
Nolle
Sarah A. Defenbaugh
Bertha B. Dean
D.montrose Dean
George E. Anschicks
Guardian
Charles L., Grace
Julian R. Nicholls
Henry P. Shafer
Ethel V. Shafer
William White
Andrew Huck
Robert Barnes
Edward Burroughs
Anna Tracey
Simon Smozojeski
Toluca
Jessie Donovan
George’ Snell
Sparland
George Jarman
G. H. Randall
Steuben
Frances Anthony Et al
Frank Fisher
Wenoan
Pedigree Run Dry in Field Sale of Dog
A quirky exchange features an itinerant dog vendor claiming no pedigrees remain while offering a chain and collar instead. The buyer asks about pedigrees, prompting a humorous rural negotiation over a mutt’s provenance and equipment.
Simple home remedy for rheumatism and kidney relief
A Cleveland newspaper authority endorses a mixture of Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Arn?on Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to treat rheumatism and purge blood of waste. Teaspoonful after meals and at night reportedly relieves symptoms, with claims of preventing kidney and urinary disorders. Our local druggists offer ingredients or ready-made mixture on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
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Merchant, Kershaw
S. C
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Henry, Ill
Peoples ‘Ticket
N. W. B. McCartney
Albert McLaughlin
Illinois
Gang
Litchfield
New
Marseilles
McLaughlin Bros
William A. Smith
Chicago Veterinary Chicago
Ghighester’s Pills
Sparland Department
Sparland Personals
Ayer
Lowell
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