Tragic Sparland Fire Claims Mrs Kiernan After Lamp Accident
Sparland mourns as Mrs Catherine Kiernan dies from burns after a depot area fire. A coroner's inquest found death accidental. tenant John Crane was questioned and released. The incident followed neighbors gathering at the depot for a train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Catherine Kiernan
Royce
St. Francis Hospital
Peoria
Susie Ackerholm
Lacon
John Crane
Kiernan
John
Despondency Relief Attributed To Chamberlain's Tablets
Mrs George Hon of Macedon New York reports three months of dizziness headaches and fatigue improved after one day of Chamberlains Tablets. She continued a course using several bottles and says the medicine rid her of the trouble. Obtainable everywhere. Advt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hon
Macedon
N. Y
Dyspeptic Confession Sparks Humorous Wedding Plan
A young woman confesses she is a confirmed dyspeptic. He reassures with humor, saying he will go to his church while she goes to hers. The light exchange signals a lighthearted take on wedding plans and health.
Steuben Notes on Weather and Local Happenings
Little Willis Colwell suffers malaria and pneumonia risk, slowly improving. Crops along the river bottoms are waterlogged while John Riddell pasture stock vacates overflowed fields. Lacon woolen mill provides jobs for workers from the west side, aiding many households. Abe Colwell opens a miner's bank at Walter Mills farm, easing farmer access. Paddy Rooney visits old friends, Abe Marland returns from Chicago via Panama Expo. Mrs. Cyrus Wright remains ill but shows progress. Mrs. Lopeman of Whitefield visits Mrs. Compton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Colwell
Walter Mills
Warford Bonham Place
Paddy Rooney
Nebraska
Marland
Chicago
Cyrus Wright
Thomas Lopeman
Whitefield
Lillie Compton
Local Social Notes From La Prairie and Surrounds
La Prairie and nearby towns feature visits and guests this past Sabbath and week. Fern Sumner of Toulon stayed with Rev. Busby and family while J. W. Greene and Mrs. Clara Turnbull hosted visitors. Fred Hill of Peru visited locals. Hazel Odell of Lawn Ridge plans L L C W events. S R Stowell of Peoria visited her daughter Mrs. Paul Marshall. Howard Greene recovered from surgery at Proctor hospital. Hather Stowell from Peoria visits La Prairie relatives. Ed Calder visits Princeton.
Obituary: Dr Ida M Wright of Evanston Dies
Mrs Ida M Wright sister of Judge B W Wright of Lacon died in Evanston after a long career as a schoolteacher and principal in Wenona. Born May 8 1872, she later trained in medicine in Chisago and married Dr James Merrill Wright. The funeral was held in Hyanston with services by Rev J D Calkhon and interment in Lacon mausoleum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Wright
Evanston
B. W. Wright
Lacon
Wenona
His County
Bayard
Jane
Wright
Marshal County
Wonona
Galesburg
James M. Wright
Chicago
Alfred
California
John and
Huwin
Venora
B. W
Anas Jenkins
Susan Clark
Lacau
Rock Island
Sparland
Venona
Hyanston
Saturaxy
J. D. Calhoun
M. HB. Church
South Whitefield News Boasts Visits Births And Tragic Deaths
C D Marshall began threshing at Jay Barnes with assistants Clifton Russell and Moore. Mrs. Wm Baugh and Mrs. Peter Apfel hosted visitors. Walter Heller and son returned from Peoria. Mrs Earl Blough welcomed home from Canton. Wilder Brown underwent an operation and is recovering. A new baby boy joined Mr. and Mrs. Ford Schupp. Local residents and visitors are listed, including Sparland visits. News of Rexhurst fire at Sherman Glenn residence and deaths of Mrs Jemel Ketchum and Mrs Kerns bring sorrow to the community with condolences offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Baugh
Peter Apfel
Walter Heller
Peoria
Earl B. Blough
Canton
Wilder Brown
Ford Schupp
Wilber
Papa
Mamma
James Compton
Thomas
Sparland
Wilbur Hastings
R. Blackwell
Syer
Steuben
Lane
Lacon
George Weaghop
Sellers
Tiskilwa
Pratser
Ben Hunt
Henry
David Dwyer
John Steele
South Whitefield
Jemel Ketchum
Delbert Marshall
Kerns
Sprained Ankle Advice Advertises Cham Cham Chamberlain’s Liniment
An advertisement urges readers to use Chamberlain’s Liniment for sprained ankles and follow directions carefully, promising a faster recovery than usual. The ad notes the product is obtainable everywhere.
South Milo Daily Life Notes and Visits Highlight Week
Threshing started in the neighborhood on Monday. James Carrico and family visited Sunday at the home of their daughter Mrs. Howard Morris. Mrs. Gertrude Bentley spent Tuesday with Mrs. Larke Lid gard and daughters Wisie Fay and Hazel Driv er, related to Mr. and Mrs. Vidal Driver of Iowa. Mrs. Byron Allen and child and Miss Gertie Allen called at John McClane's Thursday. Miss Bertha Winthorse and Greenfield Indiana kin visited at Mrs. C Swineman's home Friday through Monday. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Calhoun's Thursday. Beulah Barker hosted the K K club Wednesday. refreshments were served. The club meets in two weeks with Miss Irma and Islah Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carrico
Howard Morris
Gertrude Bentley
Larke Lidgard
Wisie, Fay
Hazel Driver
Vidal Driver
Iowa
Byron Allen
Gertie Allen
John McClane
Bertha Winthorse
Greenfield
Ind
Cottage Socials and Church Event Preview
Mr and Mrs Harlan Fields visited Dover over the weekend. Sunday guests at Frank Lidgard’s included Mr and Mrs Henry Smith Mr and Mrs Will Smith and Mr and Mrs Samuel Chesney and family. The L F B S meets Wednesday the 18th with Mrs Marian Fields. A Cottage M E church musical at Cottage Wednesday evening Aug 18 features Miss Ruth Repine Miss Opal Board and Miss Clara Chesney. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Fields
Dover
Frank Lidgard’s
Henry Smith
Will Smith
Samuel Chesney
Will Piper
Willard
Fred Farley
Alta Farley
Piper
Mr. Worthington
Chloe
Marian Fields
M. E
Ruth Repine
Tiskilwa
Opal Board
Putnam
Clara Chesney
Cottage
Dangers of Poisonous Substances in Warfare
The article lists toxic agents and their effects. Hydrocyanic acid is extremely lethal on contact or inhalation. Sulphuric anhydride forms sulphuric acid when moist, creating a choking fog if released from a bomb. Liquid ammonia would fill the air and suffocate anyone nearby.
Town Finds Appetite with Dyspepsia Tablet Advice
Vague local note reports residents in the town adopting a new dietary tip advising sex related relief for indigestion. The fragment hints at a health trend but lacks concrete details or named entities.
Local Social Notes From Whitefield and Nearby
Whitefield and area residents share family announcements and social visits. Mr and Mrs Ford Schupp welcomed a baby boy named Lyal Edmond weighing 11 pounds 14 ounces. John B Klein visited his country home with son Ed. Mr and Mrs Jett Davis celebrate a baby girl born August 5. Ernest Ely and Miss Anna Klein, Alden Dunn visited John Hofer Sunday. Louis Schmitt visited his aunt Mrs Peter Maubach. Mrs George Holler and three daughters visited relatives in Henry. Mrs Blaine Blough returned home in Carlton with sister Josephine for a week's visit. A Walnut Grove dance drew locals Thursday night. Wilder Brown underwent appendicitis surgery in Henry and is recovering. Mr and Mrs Earl Wherry visited Charles Hunt on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Ford Schupp
Lyal Edmond
John B. Klein
Jett Davis
Ernest Ely
Anna Klein
Alden Dunn
John Hofer
Alden
Jack
Louis Schmitt
Peter Maubach
George Holler
Holler
Henry
Blaine Blough
Carlton
Josephine
Welnut Grove
Wilder Brown
Earl Wherry
Charles Hunt
Grace Williams Recital At Saratoga M E Church
Grace Williams of Watseka assisted by her sister Mrs Herbert Doyle gave a recital at Saratoga M E Church on Wednesday night Aug 4. A good audience attended despite poor roads and threatening weather. Four fifty dollars were raised with three dollars for missions and the rest for the League treasury. Home Department books mailed late but a new quarterly delivery plan will begin next quarter. A broker’s story warned against overwork and neglect. Local notes cover visits, threshing and social events in Lawn Ridge and area with many relatives and travelers. Canada to pay 4 percent interest on a 40 million dollar loan. possible European conditions affecting Wall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga M. E. Church
Grace Williams
Watseka
Herbert Doyle
League Treasury
Home Department
Lawn Ridge
Cora Perkins
Peoria
Ella Armstrong
William Predmore
Smith Stephens
Edwin D. Nurss
Leland Donath
Sparland
Edith Owen
Serena Burke
Clyde
Catherine
Logansport
Ind
Frank Gallup, Jr
Clifford
Estherville
Lena Lewis
Chillicothe
Roy Wilcox
Canada
New York
Wall Street
Europe
Gladys Frogley Weds This Morning
Gladys Frogley married this morning in a ceremony attended by family. The couple’s union was announced with a light note when asked who the groom is her father was named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Frogley
Chi Nam el Graining Material Brightens Old Floors
The grain finish product can be applied by inexperienced users and hides color flaws in aging floors. It reproduces color grain and wearing quality of new hardwood, even on rough or wide boards, and may work on cement floors. Costs about 4 cents per square foot.
Probate Court brings several estate actions in Henry Illinois
Probate proceedings cover estates of S H Reyberg Ellen Amster Jacob Lenz Lydia Manock Ann Thompson and Joseph Thompson with hearings on wills heirs and guardianship. Claims allowed include Comfort Dixon James Dunham W Thierry and others. notices of adjustment terms and bonds filed. appointments issued. locations include Henry Illinois and Lacon Illinois with referenced court actions and transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Reyberg
Ellen Amster
Jacob Lenz
LaVern
Fern Whetzel
Guardian
Joseph Thompson
Lydia Manock
Calvin Stowell
Richard Davidson
Nathan Manock
Comfort Dixon
Ann Thompson
James B. Dunham
W. C. Thierry
Circuit Court
Mary
Mahers
Mary Stanton
Neal
Albert W. Clayton
B. F. Shafer
Lacon
William J Neuhalsen
Whitefield
Mary Steele
Henry
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Holmes Tanner
Margaret
Olive Hastings
Bertha
Ruth
Oscar Hill
Delphie Bolender
J. C. Ohlman
Walter Burnett
Wm. Madison
Margaret Speers
Edelstein
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Root
Frank
Des Moines
Orrin Frisbey
Isabelle
Miles McCartney
Will McCartney
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Mabelle
Elsie Wehr
Frank Johnson
Cornelia Wyckoff
D. Marshall
Elizabeth Mooberry
Elmer Mooberry
Lyman Vincent
Harrison Thomas
Hdna
Nell
Samuel King
Clinton
Wm. Clifton, Jr
Babe
Wm. Clifton
C. C. McLaughlin
EB. Wilde
Clifton
Kinsman
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John Riddell
Riddell
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Nellie Thomas
Wm. Osborne
Colorado
Edna Blanche Osborne
Scott Osborne
L. N. Osborne
John van Antwerp
H. Thomas
Nellie
Neva Duncan
Charles Sellers
Apache
C. D. Marshall
Jay Barnes
Messrs
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Wyoming
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Henry, Ill
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