Local notes from Sparland and neighboring towns
Sparland and area residents are seen in a flurry of short visits and social events. Among the highlights, Ruth Marland served as home visitor, the Help ing Hand social is set for Aug. 7, and many relatives travel between Sparland, Henry, Lacon, Ottawa, Galesburg, and Peoria for visits and errands. Various families host guests, plus local concerts and church suppers draw crowds. A hospital visit and an upcoming operation for Harry Marshall are noted, with a family birth adding to town news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Marland
Jennie Young
Henry
Frank VanAntwerp
Peoria
Anna Luft
Helen
Henry Sufe
Wilde
Lacon
Fred VanAntwerp
Chicago Heights
Leo and
Cleo
Springfield
Addison Tanquary
George Frank
Moline
Velma
Frank Campbell
Taylor Smith
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ed Shafer
Sparland
Mossville
Steuben
Archie Compton
Sadie Marland
Central
Bethel Church
George Willey
Bethel
Olga Crossley
Princeton
Ola Hunt
Scott Osborne
William
Sparland Chautauqua Set for Aug Six Day Run T: Sparland Chautauqua Lineup Highlights Farm ers Day and Music
The Sparland Chautauqua opens Aug 25 for six days with two shows daily an afternoon and an evening. Highlights include Farmers Day Aug 28 featuring practical farm topics and Bland's band. Notable acts include Wm Sterling Battis Dr E L Eaton and rare concert programs by Clark Walker company and others. Tickets are on sale at local stores and with Helping Hand Epworth League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland
Epworth League
Sterling Battis
Dickens
James R. Barkley
Angie Belle Battis
E. L. Eaton
Reimestad-Cranston Company
Theodore Reimestad
Kenneth A. Cranston
Howard Eaton
Clark
Charles A. Payne
Clark Walker Company
C. Edward Clark
F. A. Kickbush
Sadie
Charles H. Poole
Dixie Male Quartet
Local Social News From La Prairie and Nearby
Mrs Lulu Collins entertains the Misses Mabel Stowell and Mary Fisher of Chillicothe at Miss Sadie Mitchells home. Rev Galloway of Amity Iowa visits Miss Estella Kyle as nurse Miss Rist returns to Peoria hospital. George Gallup family move to Henry for their future home. Mr and Mrs Charles Collins accompany Mr and Mrs John Turnbull to Wyoming. Union services planned at U P church Aug 4 with speaker Harl Ballew on the day’s great topic. Mrs Drummond of Esmond ND visits with Belle Burnett and Dorothy Scott who arrived Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Collins
Mabel Stowell
Mary Fisher
Chillicothe
Sadie Mitchell
Rev. Galloway
Amity
Estella Kyle
Rist
Mr. Burnett
Peoria
George Gallup
Lucy
Henry
Charles Collins
John Turnbull
Wyoming
U. P
Harl Ballew
Drummond
Esmond
N. D
Belle Burnett
Dorothy Scott
Speer
Louise Morrow
Stark
Jerusha Hurd
Walton
Ind
Dickinson
Galva
Harriet Stowell
Sweeney
P. E. Phillips
Ramsey
Lacon
Root
CG. Wilmot
Little Daughter
la Prairie
Henry Crady
Stevenson
Blue Ridge
James Speers
Toulon
Clark Hodges
Helen Hyens
Obituary and local notices from Steuben
Obituary for Robert Burnett details his birth in 1832 in Sil kirkshire Scotland and death in La Prairie on July 24 1912 at age 80. He emigrated in 1854, raised a large family, and served in Baptist and United Presbyterian churches. The column also notes local society events, a back healing remedy, upcoming ice cream social at Bethel church, farm outlook, and light community gossip including a baby announcement and a student verse.
Community Notes from South Whitefield and Nearby
South Whitefield residents share greetings from Peoria relatives as carpenters Jacobs and Wunder visit. Frank Farling hosts James Farling of Nebraska while news of a newborn at Scott Osborne's home and illness lists reflect local life. Families gather for birthdays, Nebraska visitors at Ed Damm and Frank Wunder homes, and Lopeman Bros threshing near Putnam with Elmer painting the outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Gertie Pearson
Peoria
Carpenters
C. Jacobs
Alex Wunder
Frank Farling
James Farling
Nebraska
Scott Osborne
Georgie Damm
Fred Ely
Lacon
Fisher
William Jacobs
Henry
George Waughop
J. Betts
J. W. Waughop
Opal Sale
Waughop
Ed Damm
Frank Wunder
Tracy
Irene Bender
Grandma Klein
Lopeman Bros
Putnam
Elmer
L. J. Ray
J. Ray
Trials of a Traveler and Local News Bits
An assemblage of notices and anecdotes from Speer and nearby towns recounts personal health testimonials for Dr. King's New Life Pills and Foley Kidney Pills, social events like a tea for nearly 50, and local errands. Residents share visits, repairs, and harvest updates amid community chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Youngs
W. Berkshire
Dr. King
A. J. Ironmonger
T. J. Segraves
Weather and social notes from Lawn Ridge and vicinity
Last week included a large storm night with major regional disruption but no direct local damage. Bridges, grain, and railroad beds were affected. several residents were storm bound or delayed returning from travels, while community events gathered at the Chapin parsonage and surrounding visits occurred among local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Ridge
Leonia Adams
Jessie
L. A. Chapin’s
Trinity Parish
West Hallock
Curtis
Anna Rapp
Castleton
Charles Hawley
Dunlap
Clarence Hawley
Irving Stevens
Chillicothe
Chapin
P. C. Burdick
Leota Adams
Marietta Yates
Hazel McMillen
Gilbert Adams
Chapin Sisters
Japan Emperor Mutsuhito Dies After Long Reign
Mutsuhito the 121st emperor of Japan died at 12:43 this morning after a long illness of nephritis with diabetes and intestinal issues. Empress Haruko, crown prince and officials were at his bedside as the nation observed the transition to the young emperor Hirohito. The emperor led reforms, wars and modernization, rebuilding the country after early conflicts with China and Russia, and his death ends a 44 year reign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Mutsuhito
Japan
Yoshihito
Haru-No-Miya
Mitsuhito
Haruko
Sadako
Hirohito
Bright
Otahito
Komei Tenno
Andrew Johnson
United States
Nippon
Julius Caesar
Alexander the Great
China
Korea
Russia
Orient
Matsuhito
Tokyo
Probate Court Discharges Admin in Ernestine May Estate
Final report approved in Ernestine May estate with discharge of administrator. Maria L. Orr estate inventory filed and approved. Elliott Brewster Green estate inspects and approves inventory. Real estate transfers list several parcel deeds among individuals and companies in Toluca and Henry. Marriage licenses issued to Oscar Paulson of Venona and Katherine Lawless, and John Salmon and Carrie Carlson of Hyans township. A suffrage anecdote concludes with a husband answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine May
Maria L. Orr
Elliott Brewster Green
Z. Armstrong Hubbard
James W. Tracey
Santa 1St
Toluca
Eva Kraus
John Kraus
Holmes & Heacock
Henry
John Scullons
Albert Seghetti
Santa Fe
Lavinica C. Basse
William E. Green
Tozler
Melette
Emiel Schuster
Guardian
Benjamin Davis
Oscar Paulson
Katherine Lawless
Venona
John Salmon
Carrie Carlson
Hyans Township
No Pay Offer For Well Drilling Consultation
An experienced well operator promises no payment for services after years in the business. The note claims competence to provide perfect satisfaction and encourages patrons to hire for cost savings by consulting before sinking a well.
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