Village election passes with single ticket in quiet vote
The village held a calm election with 48 votes cast and a caucus at 65 votes. The village board is appointed with Dunlap as president and Maxwell Rid dell Webster McLaughan McCartney Christman as trustees and Cartwright as clerk. A ditch project along the railroad right of way drew criticism for a required culvert and ditch maintenance. The article cites rail and street safety duties for flagmen and track alignment with the street surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D M. Dunlap
C. M. Maxwell
John Riddell
Lewis Webster
Bert McLaughan
N B. W McCartney
George Christman
C. B Cartwright
Wallace Hoatiey
Gimiet Hollow Creek
Easter at Sparland Church Fetes Miss Sadie Huffman Choir
The Sparland Sunday School thanks residents for Easter support raising 18 dollars for missionary work, plus 29.25 from evening offerings. A Hale quartet from Peoria and reader W M Gilbert perform as the Easter program fills the crowded church with solos, readings, and hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notas
Sparland
Ruth Olson
Hale
Peoria
W. M. Gilbert
J. Bilss
School Notes and Student News from Leland Monier’s Farewell
The article notes Leland Monier leaving school after 21 days of session. Mamie Campbell scored 100 in arithmetic. the rest of the class ranged zero to 80. It includes exam questions from Indiana in 1904 and reflections on education and a plan to work in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocal Eie
Leland Monier
Mamie Campbell
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Indiana
Europe
America
United States
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John Ci
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Local Obituary and Community News From Early Illinois Town
The report notes the death of a man from Rock Island after drinking carbolic acid, the funeral at a local church, and thoughts on supporting the weak. It lists surrounding notices including illness, visitors, teaching at Center school, and a lecture on Mormonism at the M E church.
Local Notes and Personal Snatches from the Week
A horse sold in Chillicothe was delivered Tuesday by F G Betts. A child of Edgar Stiaser was buried Monday morning. Mrs Sarah Armstrong visited with Mrs George Sims and the Misses Wilson. Rev H H Burr and wife traveled toward Galesburg and will spend part of the week visiting former parishioners. Few attended church due to mud but received an engaging report from the pastor on the association meeting at Wyoming.
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Sted
Orig
Wiferondstad Bort
Fairbury
Thomas
Martin
J.B
U. P
Rock Island
Chillicothe
Perry Root
Lucy Emich
Lucy Catward
M. EH
Yéegra
Utah
Bloomington
M,bh
J. R. Davidson
C. W. ‘Monier
Aid” Trasuer
Laws Ribak
F. G. Betts
Edgar Stiaser
Sarah Armstrong
George Sims
Misses Wilson
H. Ht
Burr
Galesburg
Fundey
S Association
Wyoming
Congregational events draw crowd with drama and charity
A church drama by nine young ladies drew a large audience at the Congregational church. Miss Grace Marshell earned enthusiastic encores, a quartet with Miss Nellie Green sang beautifully, and Mrs George Sills provided a soprano obligato. Home made candy sold well and the supper was ample and well served. Receipts exceeded 25 dollars, marking one of the church’s most successful events in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Taulag
H. M. Buyr
Plymouth
Quincy Congregational Association
Wody
Millie Sims
Grace Marshell
Nellie Green
George Sills
Mason County Hall Brickwork Project Report
Incomplete notes describe bricklaying work and initial setup at the Mason County hall. The text references beginning construction steps and local labor, with unclear details on dates or personnel.
Faith and Fellowship Event At Grove Church
A church gathering with prayers and sermons drew a fair attendance. Mr and Mrs Frank Ball hosted the day, with musical solos by Miss Jennie Ervin and the Epworth League planning Sunday events led by Miss Mabek McClane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodly Sunt
Frank Ball
Amd
Grove
Chirelt
Jeter
Barthes. McKoon
J. Kistler
Aik
Jennie Ervin
Epworth Senagus
Suneedeasuacy
Baxter
Whitefield
Bradford
League
Mise Mabek McClane
Allara
Bonner
George
Barker
Chitéred
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Creas
Farmers
Mo GE and Sparland
Rastaurat and
National Bread Co
Schnivan Antwerp
Ill
E. F. Hunter
Illinois
Serot J. BR
Apyatelds
Minnie Tanquary
Si Feorla
Stores Snell
Bit Dewey
Henry
al Prebell
Jesdraer Campbell
George Zimingrman
Frank
Lillean
Burt
Reb
Martha
Rabin
John
Tae
Ifs
Issey
Sadie Huffman
Bessie Tanquary
Anna MacFarand
Maxwell
Gehr
Frank and Tanquary
Estella Ingram
Jennie Pelz
Gdtngantia
Attracen
Edne McClanarla
Rsp
Shammael
Leo Moor
Moora
Gr Beagterdl
Fox
Pris Orie
Billae 2
New York
Biacy Cori
Winkheink
Saya Wate
Nhre
Badim Sesilaan
Swhtens
Meister
A. Satar
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