Local notes from Sparland area include sales and events
Our Vicinity reports on Wednesday April 18 horse sale and next Saturday April 21 county Republican convention in Tacon. It notes visits by Spencer Ellsworth in Chicago, illness of M G Henthorne, Dutch measles among Bullman and Thomp son, and Lucy Gaston and Miss Replogle at W C T U conventions. It covers a county horticultural association forming under Geo Reddan, future meetings at A H Gaston, and planned lectures by Mrs Hibben. It mentions temperance talks, John MM Strong speeches at the courthouse, Rev Barrett sermon on Foreign Missions and a $24 offering, the Six Degrees of Crime performance, a one cent Sunday school fund drive, Arbor Day activities, and a cemetery fence plan. It notes shrub planting, local mayoral attitudes toward Sabbath quiet, and the Sparland residence fire of Charles Shultz. It adds Willie Smith at veterinary school in Chicago and county farm improvements by Superintendent Luft and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacon
Spencer Ellsworth
Chicago
Rey Tracy
M. G. Henthorne
George
Peoria
St. Clair Bullman
Douglas Thompson
Geo Reddan
A. H. Gaston
Mra Hibben
Pearts
Temperance Hall
Court House
Barrett
Como
Rose's Hall
Charles Shultz
Sparland
Willie Smith
Willis
Luft
Onyun
Lacon
B. McClusky
Belle Evans
Magnolia
Wis
W. H. Williams
J. M. Williams
Dayton
M. E
W. H. Wheeler
Vawter
John Halligan
Putnam County
Hennepin
J.W. Whorrell
Evanston
Local Notes and Social Ties Highlight Sparland Life
Community items report coal shafting depths and ongoing shelling, dehorning cattle trends, duck hunting notes, visits among Athay Riddal and Parsons families, and upcoming June visitors. Weddings and moves mark the week with Katie Harrell wed to George W. Lewis in La Salle. Local business changes include Amos Barton purchasing a meat market, John Wynn leasing a saloon site, and Stauben coal lands owners identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krank A. Barr
Walter H. Athay
Alfred
Or. F. Hitchcock
William Riddell
G. D. Riddal
Watseka
Ken AfcNeal
Henry
la Salle
Katie E. Harrell
George W. Lewis
Chillicothe
Lewis McLaughlin
Washington Territory
Robinson
Fred McClanahan
Varna
Wenone
Shane
Moses Parsons
Mrs Whitcomb
Bloomington
Tesmer
Daisy Bhaw
Lacon
Fred Shorts
Sparland
Amos Barton
Tim van Antwerp
John Wynn
Athelot
Janea+CLaary
Stauben Coal Company
Whitefield Area Notes and Local Updates
Richard Tremain Jr improves while others in Whitefield report rheumatic illness Molly Logmis moves to Harrison Gregory’s place James Quinn ships 125 hogs and high prices expected Della Spencer visits Peoria for schooling Easter passes with no rain Father Burt dies at 82 and teachers start spring terms Local events include garden work, windmill repair, and a fire at John Halligan’s residence Community notes mention mail delivery issues and a dry season forecast
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Tromain, Jr
Charles Chance
Ella Gregory
Dixon
Simeon Doyle
Elsie Logmis
Harrison Gregory
James Quinn
James
David Thompson
Lucy Spencer
Geneseo
Richard Tremain, Jr
Mohler
Frank Vail
Della Spencer
Peoria
Frances Gregory
Sammy Cutt
Mr Doyle
Burt
J Bouton
Sugar Grove
Nettie Burt
McVicker
Jennie Higgins
Doyle
al Schafer
Shafer
Quinn
Landers
Henry Weir
Clyde
Saratoga News From A Neighbourhood Page
Local notes report visits by Mrs Maxwell and Mrs Calder, Harney family housekeeping, and Alfred Beedy’s Chicago trip. Simeon Doyle’s health improves in Whitefield, Port Lonitt resumes vocal classes for a June jubilee concert at Wyoming. A Sunday misadventure ends with youths fleeing after a near break in at a yard, horses escaping from the squire’s hay shed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Mra Maxwell
Henry
Sadie Calder
la Prairie
Will Harney
Chicago
Alfred Beedy
Simeon Doyle
Whitefield
Port Lonitt
Wyoming
Climax Wheat Piece Seized By Ira Barnhart
Ira Barnhart possesses the Climax piece of wheat while Lin Downey is listed among Chicago residents. J M Williams traveled to Springfield during the tore partotie week. Mr and Mrs H Wheeler attended events last Tuesday. Mrs James Giltner visited Peoria last Tuesday for an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Barnhart
Lin Downey
Local Notes and Elections Mark Town Life in Hennepin
Hennepin community updates include illness for Claude Sanderlin and Leila Gorham, visits from A V Spear and Harry Stauffer, and residents J A Harper transporting stock to Chicago. Local politics feature anti and license ticket nominations, with Jeff Durley and Chas Towle leading tickets. election results show license carried by 49. Several town footnotes cover accidents, church events, and business changes amid a busy week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Claude Sanderlin
Spear of Capron
L. C Rousseau
J A Harper
Chicago
James Thomas
Jim Lambert
Henry
Commercial Hotel Friay
T. A Hetcerick
Walter Barrows
Sheridan
Chas. R. Jones
J. Barton Davis
Harry Peterson
Lacon
Elery, Scherf
Geof
High Street
Glass Sisters
Congregational Church
Rhumsah Thomas
T. J. Bolger
Frank Froehling
Frank Blank
W Powell
WH. H. Eweing
Princeton
W. C. Patterson
Jeff. Durley
J. W. Ray
Jasper Cecil
W. H. Lucas
Chas. P. Towle
Henry Trendt
W. A. Schemerhorn
John Stouffer
J. P. Towle
Owalla
Sherf
D. J. Leech
Putnam County
Court House
Jeff Durley
Springfield
H. J. Swindler
Magnolia
Convention Ballot Shows Close Presidential Split in Princeton
At the convention a vote for president produced a three way tie with 7 votes each for Sherman Gresham and Lincoln. McNulta swept the gubernatorial ballot. CRECELLUS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Sherman
Gresham
Lincoln
McNulta
Crecellus
Oxpean Social Notes and Local News Recap
Community updates include social events at Sile King’s, a Caledonia quarterly meeting April 28 29 with Elder Baker expected, and local milestones such as Kate Ransom sewing jackets for Young America at Strawn school. Also reported: Emory Kays left for Arizona with cattle, King v Hans land case decided for King, Frank Funk’s team ran away with minor damage, and family visits from Magnolia Tonica and W W Bobbitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sile King’s
Echoel
Mathis
Mattie Evans
Emory Kays
Arizona
King
Hans
Caledonia
Baker
Kate Ransom
Young America
Strawn School
Frank Funk
Francis
Mollie
A. G Hillabrand
Babe
Ida Funk
W W. Bobbitt
Magnolia
George Funk
Tonica
John Jaques
W A Smith
High Prairie Farm News From Bureau County and Local Elections
High Prairie notes farmers finishing seeding and preparing ground for corn after good rains. Visitors report a wolf hunt in the area. fruit trees planted and gardens started. Lone Tree trustees elected Peter Bachman to fill the remainder of Wm Bracken’s term. District No 4 school interests remain strong as voters await next Saturday’s election results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Ball
Lone Tree
Peter Bachman
Wm Bracken
Luc
Mineral Springs Farming and Local News Briefs
Farmers report oats sowing near completion. Parker Mills expected in the area this week. Ned Allen of Magnolia is building a fence for John Swaney. A C Weis and Wm. Allen of Henry were seen recently. Oliver Smith plans to return to Quaker Lane next week from California. Wm. Shields of Oxbow seen at Goose Hollow. his business unclear. Mary Smith asks about Wil seeing Alice Sunday. not answered. Ground conditions poor with clammy soil and frequent clods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Mills
Ned Allen
Magnolia
John Swaney
A C Weis
Wm. Allen
Henry
Oliver Smith
California
Quaker Lane
Wm. Shields
Oxbow
Goose Hollow
Mary Smith Ge
Brother Wil
Alice
Willie
Dr Fenner Kidney and Backache Cure Endorsed by Elder
Rov A J Merchant, presiding elder, praises Dr Fenner Kidney and Backache Cure for quick relief from back pain kidney disease and rheumatic complaints. Sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenner
Rov A. J. Merchant
Powell
Milo community notes and local marriages
Gentle rain aids farm work with fall sown wheat thriving and grass slow to start. Local jury member Erwin Capperune in Princeton two weeks. George Bean and wife return home. Brother Stewart preaches at Christian church. George W Lord to Maggie Casper in Milo. Griswoldes back from Memphis poorly. William Sutherland and Emma Blaisdell wed in Bradford. couple to depart April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Erwin Capperune
Princeton
Grandma Bean
Esquire Sutherland's
George Bean
Stewart
Christian Church
Gander
M. C. Williams
George W. Lord
Maggie Casper
George
Griswold
Memphis
Tenn
Bradford
Roe
William Sutherland
Central City
Neb
Emma UL. Blaisdell
Local Druggist Trade Revival and Free Trial Offer
A report from Bradford notes a revival of trade at Dr Powell's drug store with free trial bottles offered to customers and employees. Advertisements tout Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and lung diseases and Dr Joney s Red Clover Tonic as popular tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
King
Joney
Powell
Castoria Advertising Slogans From Early Marketing
A vintage promotional verse highlights Castoria as a remedy claimed for children across ages from infancy to motherhood. It presents a nostalgic catalog of usage emphasizing trust in the Castoria brand.
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Billa
Thhe
Boppos
Rees
Stire
Geo. Bune
Barbara
Spurlanud
PutMam
Oxpean
High Prairie
Bisisdell
Warner
Pitcher’s Castoria
Castoria
Mise
Paine
Moore
Alon
Drugeists
Wells, Richardson & CO
Burlington, VT
McCormick
Earth
New Model
Massilon
Marseilles
Ken McNeal
Henry, Ill
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