THIRTEENTH AUGUST 1914 NEWS FROM SPARLAND AREA
Thursday August 13 1914 residents and visitors are noted in Sparland with relatives in Chicago and Peoria. John Helm of Lacon transacted business. Eugene Flynn visits family. Miss Emma Cumming visits brother Rolani near Blue Island. Mrs M C Marshall and children return from two weeks east of the river. Mr and Mrs Earl Harmeson discuss a visit from Mrs Harmeson’s mother Livesey. William Riddell joins farm plans after moving to Henry. Mrs Rebecca Sparr and Miss Amie Campbell visit Frank Pollard’s east of the river before returning home. Ben Russell seeks treatment for rheumatism after grippe. Hval Hofer of Peru visits friends and prepares to move his family to Western Avenue, Henry. Mrs Susan Taylor returns from La Rose with Charles McCully. Mr McCully drives her home. May E Wilde and daughter Leene visit Millsdale with brother Wm Clinn Jr. Blanche Wilde will return home. Sparland residents attend a cheap excursion to Peoria aboard the steamboat Colombia with music and dancing. Cal Toomey welcomes a newborn son. Mrs Toomey’s mother arrives from Henry. Ed Shafer in Missouri recovering, hopes for wife’s return. Anna Luft and Helen tour countryside with Halsey Montevideo Kaiser and take a Peoria excursion Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineta
Hval Hofer
Peru
Henry
Susan Taylor
la Rose
Charles McCully
Mr. McCully
John van Antwerp
Dorothy
Marian
Wm. Clinn, Jr
Blanche
Sparland
Feoria
Foluambia
Cople
Cal Toomey
Broline
Toomey
Cromwell
Edn Shafer
Missouri
Mariemith
Shafer
Sybil Tanner
Anna Luft
Helen
Ks Country
Sparland appoints Delbert Taylor postmaster in Campbell building
Delbert Taylor receives commission as Sparland postmaster with office in Campbell building to reduce fire risk. Retiring postmaster Frank Van Antwerp served 17 years, overseeing many changes including removal of free delivery and expansion of parcel across avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert ” Taylor
Sparland
Campbell
Bric
Frank van Antwerp
Pioneer Widow Mrs Addison Tanquary Dead
Mrs Addison Tanquary dies at age 75 after long pioneer life in Sparland Marshall county. Born Kesiah Ellen Williams in Louisville Illinois on June 27 1839 she married Addison Tanquary in 1859 and raised seven children. Funeral held at the M E church in Sparland with pastor Rev D McLeish and local singers. Burial in Sparland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Tanquary
Kesiah Ellen Williams
Louisville
Clay County
Illinois
Thomas G
Sarah Hoselton Wiliams
Sparland
Cassius
George
Salem
Oregon
Minnie
Nellie
Lawrence
Rupert
Idaho
Neva
Lena
Agen
Qgleo
Tanquary
Marshall County
D. McLeish
Ecclesiastes
Mabelle
Elsie Gehr
Bessie Hill
Miss Hill
Jesus
Wm Osborne
Orrin Frisbey
George Snell
Wesley Watkins
David Blackwell
Thomas Flipskins
Pady
D. L. Prineton
Eliza Reynolds
Peosia
John Titus
Chillicothe
Wm Hoskins
Wenonay
Charles McCulley
Ethelyn
la Rose
Hill
Local Cottage News and Socials Digest
Reynolds and wife hosted Saturday entertainments with Mrs Rodger Atkins attending. Miss Thurst of Bureau, Miss Fannie Fosters of Bradford, and Miss Nellie Hay visited Byron Alan's this week. Gladys Jardine's daughter joined at Wm Chesney's Friday. The A.S. will meet with Frath Thursday. mem ians urged to attend. Mr and Mrs Aviguat Magnuson welcomed a baby girl born August 26. Frank Lidgatats and Samuel Chesney visited Sunday evening along with Mr and Mrs Henry Smith. Byron Allen hosted the young people Thursday evening. a two course supper was enjoyed and guests departed early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest. Reynolds
Mr. Land
Rodger Atkins
Miss Thurst
Bureau
Mise Fannie Fosters
Bradford
Nellie Hay
Byron
Alan
Gladys
Chesney
Memiam
Aviguat Magnuson
Samuel Chesney
Henry, Smith
Byron Allen
Ri Bradley
Peoria
Local Social Notes Highlight Peoria Visits and Postponed Meeting
Peoria residents and friends are mentioned in a series of social notes. Ty Miss Enid Myers visits the E. R. Leigh home, while Miss Agnes Burnett’s health is noted as unsettled. The L. L. C. meeting is postponed to August 22 with Miss Lucie Calder hosting, and several local people travel or host gatherings in Peoria, Sparland, Lacon, Galva and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Branford
Lacon
James Smith
Wesley Busby
Chicago
Estella Manock
Zella Kimble
Hester Collins
Margaret Turnbull
Leota McCullough
LeVeta Root
Harry Monie
Fran
Sparland
Edna Calder
Jennie
Ednad Carpenter
Peoria
Ambro Wilmot
Not So Strange After All Chamberlain's Tablets Ad
Noting stomach trouble can be cured by Chamberlain's Tablets after a trial. They strengthen and invigorate the stomach enabling natural function. Mrs Rostie Rish of Wabash Indiana says it is the best medicine she has used for stomach trouble. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Rostie Rish
Wabash
Ind
Chamberlain’s
Advt
Lacon notes travel, business changes and local visits
Lacon residents report Miss Lyle Buck traveling to Springfield and Indianapolis with stops at Hexter Bros. Miss Bertha Riel visits Annawan with family. The new postoffice building began Aug 10 and moves Aug 17 back of the K of P building. Local excursions to Peoria draw crowds while business slows. Updates on Hexter Bros. staff, illness of Ett Hexter, and community news from J A Hall and Arbogasts.
Local Texan Recovers After Using Cham berlain's Remedy
The case of Lt Cantelou of Clarendon Texas mirrors many sufferers who used Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After months with a bowel complaint and trying various medicines his wife bought a 25c bottle. After a second bottle he was entirely cured. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Cantelou
Clarendon
Texas
Chamberlain
Peoria visitors and relatives noted in scattered mentions
Miss Agnes Hodges, a Peoria visitor, and Mrs Shriver from Pitnam were seen visiting relatives. Irvin Capperute and wife visited Peoria over Sunday. Mrs Rawless of Indiana stayed with cousin Mrs Ey Cy Rees for several days. Mrs Riama Johnson Gostant visiting Broadmogor relatives. Fos8 sent greetings to Mrs Irvin Cappertine and returned to Baltimore after a Bal convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Hodges
Peoria
Ns ‘Shriver
Pitnam
Irvin Capperute
Rawless
Indiana
Ey Cy Rees
Riama. Johnson
Gostant
Sant
Ras’ Beens
Irvin
Cappertine
Lecter
Baltimore
Marshall County eighth grade graduation at Lacon
The eighth grade graduation exercises for Marshall County pupils will be held at the public school in Lacon on Wednesday at 3 o clock. County Superintendent Perry praises the class as fine and intelligent and invites all to attend. The program includes invocations, piano solos, recitations, oration, valedictory, address by Prof. G W Gaylor, diploma presentations, and a long list of graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Lacon
Perry
LWN Ridge Residents Welcome Elmer Sims Family Visit
Elmer Sims and wife travel from Nebraska to visit relatives in LWN Ridge while Miss Alma Wilson recovers at her sister’s Peoria home. George Jones Sr buys Will Nickerson’s property and plans to move in when farming allows. Threshing ends, dust and smut rise with heat, corn and wheat in fine shape. Postmaster nomination for Will Nickerson hints at move to Speer. Local wells discussed by Herman Budde using quirky methods. A knee injury ends Saturday for Walter Holtke after chopping with a hatchet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lwn Ridge
Elmer Sims
Nebraska
Alma Wilson
Erskine
Peoria
George Jones
Will Nickerson
Ridge
Uorn
Cecil
Edith Crady
H. H. Crady
Burlington
Herman Budde
Webb Green
Fred Rapp
John
Chariie Collins
Will Scott
Walter Holtke
Edelstein
Probate and Real Estate Actions Parade Through Courthouse News
Probate filings list adjustments and proofs for estates of Shaw Casey Batrum Marshall Watkins Lash Jones plus final settlement notices. Real estate transfers record from Steuben Lacon Fleming Venona and others. birth announcements note three newborns to local couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H Shaw
Charles W. Casey
Michael Batrum
Henry Marshall
George Watkins, Jr
Miner
Theodore F. Lash
Charles R Jones
Clementine B. Smith
A. W Bradford
Joseph A Shringer
John D MecVicker
Dr King's New Discovery Ad for Summer Colds
Summer colds are dangerous and signal low vitality. The ad promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a soothing antiseptic remedy to relieve coughs and prevent complications. It promises rapid relief and offers money back if unsatisfied, with 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles at druggists.
Local notes on health, guests, and infrastructure
Speer community news reports Elsesser recovering from typhoid fever and local illnesses. Neighbors visit, including Kuhn family, Gray, Burdick, and King households. New wells, a large cistern, and railroad track work advance. Bible Day School closes, Miss Summers elected superintendent, social and fundraising events fund expenses for next year.
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Will Elsesser
Gray
Root
George Kuhn
Green Valley
Albert Shane
Miller
Peoria
Burdick
John. Burnett
Hugh King
James Burnett
George Shemel
Wiffie
Grant Burdick P
Phillips
Wm. Even
R. Q. Green
Wyoming
Leatha Houghton
Wm. Gray
Helen Byen
Speer
C. & N. W. Railroad Co
Wapoi
St.Louis
Chicago
Bible ’Day
Missshern-Summers
Dickinson
R. O. Green
the Speer
Davidson
Mariam Burdick
Dorothy Phiuips
Migs
Vaughn
Community Threshers Help As Local Families Gather
Messrs and Mrs Clark Righthouge host visitors at Walnut Grove as threshers prepare. Miss Jule Kinney of Spartans visits Mrs Mabel Sutton. Edna Righthouse and Clyde visit their aunt Mrs Belle Mortell with Mrs Wesley Dalrymple visiting from Wyoming. Mrs Belle Mortell assists sister with cooking for threshers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ClarkRighthouge
Harry “Moore
Walnut “Grove
HarveyRighthou
Jesse Barker
Ernia Jennings
Elsie Horrocks
Jule—Kinney
Spartands
Mabel Sutton
Edna
Righthouse
Clyde
Belle- Mortell
Wesley Dalrymple
Wyoming
Belle Mortell
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised in ad
A Creston Iowa letter extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles claiming it restored health and enabled a happy home with a baby boy. The ad notes historic use, invites readers to write for confidential guidance, and references the company in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia EL Pinkham
Creston
Iowa
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. B. Boscamp
E. Howard -Street
Lydia
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Why publicity drives coverage for organizations
The article argues publicity is the key to newsroom space. It says organizations gain press by informing reporters of newsworthy actions and avoiding reluctance to contact editors. It notes civic groups and individuals often miss chances to share information, while newsrooms publish what is known and verifiable.
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Kewanee - Star-Courier
Fb Individuai
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