SPARLAND AND VARNA GOSSIP AND LOCAL NOTES
Mrs W Webster reports the death of her 2 year old son in Tuskeego Iowa leaving a wife and three children she notes a Baptist minister raised in Marshall County Illinois. Claude Cartwright repaired a croquet ground near his restaurant with electric lights for night play and weekly Wednesday use. Devar Poyntner from Whiting Indiana visits. Van Antwerp operates two telegraph girls Letha Huffman and Lilly Olander with market reports from Chicago. Numerous visits, travels and local happenings include trips to Chicago Peoria Eureka Eureka and Oregon. Comet news, storms and a work accident at the Koch house are also noted along with births and tides of daily life in Varna and Sparland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
W. Webster
Tuskeega
Owa
Marshall County
Claude Cartwright Haa
Devar Poyntner
Whiting
Indianna
Con
Whitefield Corners Church Guests and Travelers
Mossicks Steuben and La Prarie visited Saturday and Sunday for Bethel church and a Rev May sermon. A large Sunday evening League crowd enjoyed music from two mandolins as T. A. Runcells plans to move to Oklahoma after leasing his farm. Calum Moodey and Arthur Smith families visited, once residents on the G. M. Clark farm. Anson Atwood of Plattsmouth and H. D. Bonham of Henry noted their feeble health. The E League service was well attended and music plans for next week were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossicks
Steuben
la Prarie
Bethel
Rev May
League
Putnam
T. A. Runcells
W. Brokaw
Oklahoma
Calum Moodey
California
Arthur Smith
Henry
Mra Smith
G. M. Clark
Anson Atwood
Plattsmouth
Neb
Wm. Atwood
Illinois
H. D. Bonham
E. League
Omer
Local social notes from Henry and surrounding areas
A flood of brief notices reports visits and travel of residents including Dr Patch Links Laura Wright J A Gresser Fannie Knetp Tillie Kline and others. The column lists relatives friends and guests visiting homes in Henry Peoria Kewanee St Joseph Dayton and California with multiple extended visits and minor ailments mentioned.
Booth Whitefield Guests and Local Visits Highlight Week
Mrs Bellows of Chicago visits at the home of Mr and Mrs Lynn Fenster as a valued guest. Roy Green R Waughop Misses Osborne and Albert Fenster call on Sunday. Mrs Wim Osborne hosts Cree of Peoria and Mrs Richmond of California as guests. Lynn Fenster and family note guests from Sunday. George Parsons and bride visit Mrs H R Bonham. Joe Ferguson and family visit H Marshall. Delber Marshall threshes for farmers. John Riddle and wife travel the area. Charley Osborne visits Wm Osborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cree
Peoria
Richmond
California
Wim Osborne
Nira Lynn Fenster
Thomas
George Parsons
Bride
H.R Bonham
Joe Fergeraon
H. Marshall
Delber Marshall
John Riddle
Charley Osborne
Wm Osbornes
End of a Bitter Fight Ends in Health Recovery
A patient in DuPont Ga reports a stubborn illness resisted by physicians until using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. The medicine cured coughs colds throat and lung troubles and restored health in days. Dr Powell's drug store guarantees it with trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuPont
Crow Meadow threshing drive stalls for rain
Henry Kapraun leads a threshing crew at Crow Meadow with hopes to finish before rain. Nearby, James and Edward Harney from Chicago plan a short stay, while Elmer Rollina and nine friends leave for Shemold. Various locals visit, travel, and host guests across Bradford and North Dakota area settlements.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Aid
An advertorial claims minor injuries like scratches cuts boils can be fatal if untreated and promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve to prevent fatalities from burns sores ulcers and piles. Available for 25 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
Bethel entertainment event draws large crowd and praise
A large crowd attended the Bethel last Thursday evening with a well executed milkmaids drill and enjoyable music by Mr and Mrs Courtney. The church thanks them for the fine show, noting profits around $30 after expenses. Visitors from Nebraska and Peoria joined locals while nearby farms report threshing activity and relatives visiting Steuben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Courtney
Nebraska
Ola Hunt
Horrum
Hunt
Peoria
W. Duncan
Robb
Mattie
Eva
Ethel
A. Gallop
John Sargent
Oregon
C. Fosdick
Steuben
Ballard's Snow Liniment Praised by Texas Man
W. S. Bailey of True, Texas says his wife suffered paralysis in her arm for five years until using Ballard's Snow Liniment. He reports cures for old ulcers frost bites and skin eruptions and notes prices 25c 50c and 1.00 at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baily
P. O. True
Texas
Ballard
Dr Powell
Hennepin Celebrates Band Outing and Local News
Howard Davison and Maggie Schemer wed after crossing the Illinois and the couple plan a honeymoon at Hotel De Johnson in Hennepin. A large crowd joined brass bands from Hennepin and Granville on a Peoria excursion aboard the Fred Swain. Elizabeth Etecheidt dies near Hennepin aged not stated. funeral Aug 6. Planning for paving the Hennepin pike to Bureaus proceeds with bids opened and Gardner’s bid accepted.
Ice-Cream Social Aids Magnolia Band At Epworth League
Epworth League hosts an ice-cream and cake social next Saturday evening August 8 in Magnolia Park to benefit the Magnolia Band. The Band provides music for the event. Mr and Mrs James Thornton are reported as the happy new homeowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Park
Epworth League
Magnolia Band
James Thornton
Cane
Social Roundup of Whitefield Area Visitors and Events
Mrs Charles Hannum and Miss Beesle guest at John Meads near Whitefield last Thursday. Mrs Burl Roberta entertaining her father and niece Rev Cramer and Hazel McClain of Iowa. Mr and Mrs Fr. E. Smith and Hazel Boman of near McNabb spent Sunday in town. Mr and Mrs G Hillabrand near Lostant callers in town Saturday. Mra Taft hosted a party Tuesday afternoon for Marcella Dunn. Pauline Massie of Tiskilwa visiting relatives in town. Annual Sunday school picnic set for Aug 4 with Mrs Alexander. Town folks fished the river Monday. Mrs Henry Small visiting Mr Harris at Wilmington. Irvin Dean and family of Hope visiting Sunday. Wm Hoscheldt went to Topeka. train party included Hattie thel Jessie McNabb Edith Ethel Sharp Blanche Norton from Princeton Emma McAllister Nira Beck Marie Hoyle Allye Koehler en route McNabb to Rutland. many reports of a fine time. Mrs Chaneé took her little daughter Vernele to Walnut to stay with grandmother Mire McHenry. Hattie McNabb returned Monday with Edith Ethel Sharp and Blanche Norton from Princeton. Ida Mills returned from Chicago where she spent summer. The McNabb baseball nine went to Granville Wednesday and lost 23 to 6. Mrs J E Morris improving after illness. Sarah Hoyle visiting Mrs Fall of Florida. Archie McNabb spent Burnday at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. van Antwerp
Letha Huffman
Lilly Olander
Chicago
Duncan
Iowa
Robert Smith
C.C. Gapen
Ottawa
Peoria
A A. J. Athay
Hillebtion
Aeere
Zimmerman
Rebecca_Sparks
California
Bradford
John Sargent
Ekalata
Montana
van Antwerp
Tim
Fidmnés Tanner
Scott Osborné
Lacon
Rank Hamilton
Mollie O'Conner
Harney
Marty Berwick
Royce
Joliet
Campbell
J. W. McClanahan
Green
Clarence
Missouri
Lester
John Saggars
Varna
Koch
Eureka
Thomas Kennedy
John Kennedy
F. Brenn
Oregon
Thomas
Kern
Streator
Mre &d Arndt
Livingston and Son
Lee Broaddus
Fred Swanson
Mra Rowe
Henry
Clara Norton
Frank Petersen
Magnolia
Mort Mortene
Mra Powers
Bert
Kenneth Smith
Robi McCulloch
Wenona
Mr Snyder
Dr Patch
Canada
Mre Links
Stanford
Mra Patch
Links
Laura Wright
Will
St. Joseph
Dayton
Ohio
de Amos‘Thompésony
Mre Snyder
Henry Haskine
Jesse Brokaw
Neponset
Lewis Odell
Géo Barker
Ross Haines
T. H. Runnells
Lula Hillabrand
Flora Runnells
Dennis McIeel
Merton Swift
Clyde Dille
Father Thompson
G. W. Snell
Mr Barefoots
Brakaws
Henry Kapraun
Crow Meadow
Thomas Landera
S. James
Edward Harney
Chiago
Edward
Elmer Rollina
SheMeld
Clift
Mra Robinson Bell
North Dakota
Elmer Quinn
Ohn Hartley
Colorado
Wm Bell
Mayme
John Clift’s
James Ilmner
Mra
L. Case
Charles Hannum
Miss Beesle
John Meads
Whitefield
Burl Roberta
Rev Cramer
Hazel McClain
Fr. E. Smith
Hazel Boman
Near McNabb
G. Hillabrand
Near Lostant
Mra Taft
Begor
Marcella Dunn
Pauline Massie
Tiskilwo
Hattie,thel
Jessie McNabb
Edith
Ethel Sharp
Blanche Norton
Princeton
Emma ‘McAllister
Nira Beck
Marie Hoyle
Allye Koehler
McNabb
Rutland
Mre Chaneé
Vernele
Walnut
Mire McHenry
Hattie McNabb
Blanch Norton
Ida Mills
Granville
J. E. Morris
Sarah Hoyle
Archie McNabb
F. R B. A. Lodge
J. O. Winship
Irvin Williama
Mra J. Morgan
Hennepin
Minnie Taylor
Miss Taylor
Mr Sutton
John Berg
C. W. Reed
Wm Long
Albert Stickel
O. P. Carroll
McCormick Family Leaves Blue Island After 27 Years
P McCormick and family move to Blue Island after 27 years in the town. Best wishes follow them as they settle into a new home. Several local residents are noted in visits and gatherings including Mrs Susie Culver of Henry. Local events feature blackberry picking, church notices, and social gatherings at the town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. McCormick
Blue Island
Susie Culver
Henry
Mra
Grubbs
John Wherry
Purcell
Okla
Wm Wherry
Christian Church
Wm Bracken, Sr
California
Hiram
Cure a Cold In One Day Patent Medicine Claim
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative chromo Quinine Tablets. It states druggists refund the purchase if it fails and bears I. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Grove
Local notices and household news from a rural community
Mra McKeon will have one of the circulating libraries after Monday and invites requests for books by calling at her home. The Ruth of Henry and Mra Slmer Melick visited Mra Anderson and Ray last week for an ideal country week. Mr and Mrs Clawson were in Kewanee finishing packing and returned to Mcfoon Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Lesler of Pearls visit Fleury and Putnam this week. Threshing season approaches amid warm weather. Lindsey Anderson hauled hogs Monday. Eva Anderson went to Henry Monday. Dr King's New Life Pills offered at Dr Powell's drug store touts relief from dizziness and liver troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra McKeon
Mra
Slmer Melick
Thte
Ruth
Henry
Mra Anderson
Ray
Republican Office Sells Judge Ment Notes and Receipts
An office advertises the sale of promissory notes and receipt books along with judge ment notes. The listing emphasizes legal and financial stationery offered to customers.
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Thacker & Son
Jewelers and Opticians
Yangghowski Building
Henry,egl
sHenry’s New Restaurant
GLOBE
National Bank
Henry, Ill
Whitefield Corners
LUNDY
J. J. Gresser
Fannie Knetp
Tillie Kline
John Hofer
Hall
Rouge
Cora Geter
Herman
Valentine Hofer
Wm Ball
Hattie McCulley
C. Ball
E. Hofer
Leam Hannum
Wyoming
Hannum
H. B. Lowden
Kewanee
Joseph Cook
O. B. Dille
Dille
Booth Whitefield
Howard Davison
McAnery
Maggie Schemerhorn
Hotel de Johnson
Fred Swain
Peora
Jeff Peoria
Salvation Army
Henry Trendt
Jesse Black
Tazewell County
Pekin
Howard Zenor
Lizzie Valentine
Ows
Mra BH. A. Lamm
Deer Park
Starved Rock
Albert T. Milla
Fargo
J.B. Read
County Court
Board of Review
Scott
NWHC
Ashary
Ectopla
Scott & Bonne
Pearl Street
New-York
Snc
Henry, Illinois
Gannah Jones
Lone Tree
Dr King
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