Sister Towns and Local Happenings in Sparland
A.J. Athay is at home. Mrs Abba Hoadly returned from New Fork last Saturday. Sparlanda steel bridge arrives and will soon be in place. H. Barr and wife visited their children in Watseka last Monday. Several boys traveled to Henry Tuesday for the ball game. Mrs Adai Jones from Iowa visits her parents, Mr and Mrs G. H. Holler. Mrs Zimmerman and Mrs Tanner visited Mrs W. A. Gallup last Tuesday. William Riddell cleans debris from elevator grounds. Mrs W. D. Webster is sick but hopes for recovery. Milby Marshall begins building a house north of J. B. Sparr’s. H. D. Bonham and wife visited the correspondent. H Barr and F A Barr’s horses escaped but were found. O. W. Buckley went to Marquette to run engines but another man was there. Attended Big Bend reunion at Minoak. Comrade H. J. De Pue elected commander. Coal company men inspected for a new tower and scale move. Petey Dalhauser threshed oats and lightning struck his straw stack. Mrs Henry Hoskins and family plan a visit to Fairfield and Jefferson, Iowa, starting next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
A.J. Athay
Abba Hoadly
New Fork
Sparlana Steel Bridge
Ae H.barr
Watseka
Henry
Adai -Jones
Iowa
G.H. Holler
Zimmerman
Tanner
W. A. Gallup
William Riddell
W.D. Webster
Milby Marshall
J. B. Sparr’s
H. D. Bonham
H. Barr
F. A. Barr
O. W. Buckley
Marquette
Ao Cal
Big Bend
Minoak
H. J. de Pue
Coal Company
Petey Dalhauser
Henry Hoskins
Fairfield
Jefferson
Mamie Kelly
Orker
Lacon-in- Town
Wenona
Jenkens
Miss Lee
Whitten
Haddon
Kelsey
Cappa Rickets
Carrie
Paxon
Martin
Kate
J. Traver
Longoint
Jean McCoy
Wife
Lacon
Campbell
Connor
Joe Campbell
Grand Ridge
Magnolia
John Idé
Frank Porch
Kate Breen
B. Kelly
Melissa Eyman
Lissa King
Ella Jenking
Varne
Roanoke
Varna
Chas Swanson
Otto Gastrefson
Hopewell
McKinley Sound Money Club Forms In County Campaign
Friday evening rally drew a large Republican crowd as the McKinley Bound Money Club organized. J M Powers was elected President with officers including Ed George Moore and George Hel mandollar as vice presidents. The club joined the State Republican League, named delegates to Peoria, and started with about 180 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Powers
Lick
George Moore
George Helmandollar
Ed Smith
L. R. Kinnear
O. O. White
Powers
R. Kinnear
D. R. Jones
D. A. Camp
Gobe —Kline
Hiram Hunter
Geo
State Republican League
Peoria
John Kline
George Burt
John Heim
Kinnear
McKinley Bound
Money Club
Constitution
Iswa
Powéra
Henry
Bound Liver Remedy Promises Cure for Liver Ailments
Advertisement claims a bound liver causes biliousness constipation jaundice headache back pain and other symptoms. It promotes Herbine as a universal liver medicine that cures liver stomach and bowels disorders and offers free trial bottles at Dr Powell's for 76 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell's
Fashion Review Shows Early Autumn Modes and Pattern Value
The article highlights Yorbo patterns linked to Demorest's Magazine with attractive illustrations and practical yet stylish designs. It notes pattern orders offer valuable patterns at nominal costs, claiming yearly orders would cost $50 to $76 if bought regularly. Send 10 cents for a sample copy and a Pattern Order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demorest
Community Notes From Mi noak And Surroundings
A dense hometown roundup records visits and illnesses across Mi noak and neighboring towns including Lacon Sparland Wenona and Magnolia. Family visits, a soldiers reunion, camp meetings and a union picnic are noted along with births a new voter and local social events. Word of a butcher shop return and a new clothing store manager appears amid a long list of personal mentions and small-town happenings.
Veteran Holmes, Andersonville survivor, is Stark County farmer
The text notes Mr Holmes, a war veteran who endured Andersonville, as now a wealthy farmer in Stark county. It portrays his transition from hardship to prosperity and his current status in the local region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Holmes
Andersonville Union
Stark County
South Whitefield News and Local Notes
Fritzie Cummings visits John Cornell and Horrom Hunt while Wm Baugh recovers from illness. Mrs Hunt and Ola Hunt plan a trip to Princeton. Homer Swift visits the Bonham home. Bonham district school opens Monday August 31 with Miss Monahan. Farmers Union meets at Merritt school on Saturday August 20. Threshing remains tough and unsold. Rev Reynolds preaches at Bonham school and enjoys a pleasant trip to Milwaukee and Chicago after a four week vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritzie Cummings
John Cornell
Horrom Hunt
Wm Baugh
T.8. Hunt
Mra Ola Hunt
Princeton
Homer Swift
H.D. Bonham
Bonham
Miss Monahan
Farmers’ Union
Merritt
Reynolds
Bonham School House
Saya
Milwaukee
Chicago
Convention Audience Attends Morning and Evening Session
The 8. 8. Convention drew a good audience with many out-of-town school workers. County president Reese of Princeton and wife, Frank Saunders of Stark Co Union, Mr Morse of Caseton, Rev Thomas of Putnam, and Emma Johnson of Tiskilwa attended. The meeting was interesting and profitable with emphasis on regularity and punctuality. Simmon's Liver Regulator endorsed as a remedy for irregular eating and digestive issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese
Princeton
Frank Saunders
Stark Co Union
Morse
Caselton
Thomas
Putnam
Emma Johnson
Tiskilwa
Crow Meadow Social Notes Blemish or Busy Week
Mrs C Dawson visited relatives. J A Williams builds a silo. Julia Healey visits Edith Quinn. Loton Frisbey hosts a Minnesota guest. Jetehe Harney Benousonaled returns home. Weer Merchan and wife visit Wenona and Minoak for a soldiers reunion. Edwin Holmes and son visit Mrs Quinn near Castleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weer Merchan
Wenona
Minoak
Edwin Holmes and Son
Castleton
Whitefield Corner Social and Church Notices
Whitefield Corners notes Mrs Wi True visits from Farmington O M Wrights sister calls at Whitefield Center Bungay service at 3 pm Rev Fanocetta sick after Oak Hill Camp Ringling Bros show in Princeton draws many Liberals Mrs Dr Willis plans trip to Macon Wednesday returning Friday Willing Workers meets Wednesday Sept 2d Sunday school at 2 pm League at 8 pm Snells repairs praised by Insurance Co Sympathy extended to Rufus Bassett family obituary details expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Grandma Provorcs
Wi True
O. M. Wright
Farmington
Whitefield
Bungay
Fanocetta
Oak Hill
Ringling Bros
Princeton
Nrnlebellies
Wes
Dr Willis
Maqnon
Hazard
Willing Workers Society
Rey Vincent-Aten
G. W
Magnolia News Brief Highlights Local Visitors and Camp Meeting
Bessie Roberts visits Gracie Lee of Henry this week. W W Bobbitt returns after illness. Jas Thornton offers his home farm for sale. J T Thornton improves and is able to be out. School bell soon to ring as children resume studies. Rev Gimpson of Lawn Ridge attends Mineral Springs Camp meeting. He is a strong speaker and worker. Camp meeting began last Thursday with good attendance and weather. Rev J G Evans of Hedding College Abingdon spoke in the morning and a Deaconess Home rep from Chicago spoke in the afternoon. Kev McCoy delivered a sermon at night. The gathering continues next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Roberts
Gracie Lee
Henry
W. W. Bobbitt
Jas Thornton
J. T. Thornton
Rev Gimpson
Lawn Ridge
Mineral Springs
Kev McCoy
Tragic Household Misjudged Drink Turns Deadly
Mrs Josephine Bishop and Jess Koehler on the sick list as Hans Dr McGee receives many calls. Mr Clauson, after breakfast with his hired hand, drank whiskey that proved to be carbolic acid. He died after four hours of agony. the helper survived with burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Koehler
Josephine Bishop
Hans Dr McGee
Miss Clauson
Mr Clauson
Clauson
Hennepin notes and social updates from town events
Mary Childs returns from Nebraska visit as Weeks Bros and Deyoe near completion. Local families entertain guests, races calm, and Pauline Patterson visits country cousins. Republican rally to feature Billy Mason in Princeton. G A R encampment plans begin. Obituary: Miss Filla Hogan dies at 35, funeral at St Anthony's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Mary
Childs
Nebraska
Weeks Bros & Deyoe
J. B. Davis
Hollowayville
Spring Valley
Pauline Patterson
Princeton
Billy Mason
Boro
Geo Winterscheidt
Grant
Geo.a
St Paul
Wyanet
O. RI
Eilen Hogan
Market
Second Streets
Filla -Hogan
St Anthony’s Church
Rano
Threshing Nears Finish as Camp Meeting Draws Crowd
Rural report notes threshing nearly complete in the town and a well attended camp meeting at Cleer Creek. Weather shifts bring general gladness. Chance and family visited Edward Chance last Sunday. William and Fred Christianson of Pearle are guests of Andrew Morse this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleer Creek
Chance
Edward Chance
William
Fred Christianson
Pearle
Andrew Morse
Remedy for Headache Tied to Digestive Ailment
An old advertisement claims most headaches stem from stomach and digestive organ issues. It promotes Dr Caldwall's Syrup-Pepsin as a cure and laxative with a pleasant taste, selling 10c trial bottles and larger 50c and 1.00 sizes. The ad also mentions Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwall
Powell
Morse to Start 40 Week School Term Monday
George Morse will begin a 40 week school term on Monday with wishes for success. The town reports a large crowd at the Monday night dance at the town hall with many attendees and a lively scene. A silver Woodman pin went missing on the campground Sunday. return to C H Ransom or The Republican office. The camp meeting continues through Sunday with good attendance and earnest workers. Mrs John Riggs visited Henry with her parents and canned peaches. The Riggs cow was struck by lightning last week, a loss they feel keenly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Morse
C. H. Ransom
John Riggs
Henry
Alex Brown
Local Gossip Notes From Lostant and Wenona Area
Mrs Packard visits Giveres while an Munk aunt calls on her. James Wilson left Monday and Gertrude Wotan headed home to North Platte Nebraska Tuesday. Minnie Jenkins of Chicago visits Abel Mills's family for two weeks. Merrits and family from across the river stayed with Bum garners. Stephen Pomeroy and wife of Ohio remain with relatives here. Many locals attend camp meeting at Mineral Springs Sunday. William Wilson and wife of Ohio, Dr in attendance at the Wilson reunion return Saturday. Hortense Pomeroy and Bert Wilson with JIL visit relatives Lostant Wenona after the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Packard
Giveres
Munk
James Wilson
Gertrude Wotan
North Platte
Nebraska
Minnie Jenkins
Chicago
Abel Mills
Merrits
Bumgarners
Stephen Pomeroy
Ohio
Mineral Springs
William Wilson
Hortense- Pomeroy
Bert Wilson
Jil
Realunion
Lostant
Wenona
Guarantee for Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promises Refund
If you suffer from coughs colds throat or chest complaints and use Ballard's Horehound Syrup as directed with a fair trial but receive no benefit, our advertised agent will refund your money upon return. It claims to relieve bronchitis promptly and is sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Powell
East Milo Teacher's Institute and local notices
In Princeton last Threshing nears completion. Reid's school opens the last Monday in August. Whitefield convention a grand success with county president RR Rees in attendance. Mito Union plans a convention soon. Cady Capertine returns from Dixon where he studied music and will resume in September. Local anecdote ends with a moral about Christians reacting firmly against evil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Reid
Whitefield
RR. V. Rees
Mito
Union
Cady Capertine
Dixon
Cady
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay and offers a money back guarantee with price per box and sale by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Powill
Excursion from Beardotown on Elk to Havana
River news reports Captain York taking the Elk to Havana for inspection and an excursion from Beardotown. The Peoria-bound trip passes through the lock at 9 30 next Sunday with no intermediate landings. A supper mix up left many excursionists hungry at Chillicothe on return as provisions were consumed en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
York
Havana
Beardotown
Pera
Chillicothe
Sparland and Henry Battle In Tightly Contested Baseball Game
Sparland faced Henry at Big 4 oace groan on Tuesday afternoon. The game was tied 1 1 after six innings, but Henry pulled ahead with strong pitching by Webster and Glatz fanning two, while Sparland made standout plays yet fell short of a shutout. Lotis Silver served as coach and mascot. Fred acted as umpire, delivering fair calls throughout the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Henry
Sparland Tes
Sparlands
Lotis Silver
Weitcher
McKeon
Henryy Jatz
McManus
Webster
Glatz
Apa Harney
Stack
Fred
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Henry, III
McKinley
Money Plus
CA Btoria
Cannah Jones
Henry, Ill
South Whitefield
Simmon
Crow Meadow
Mount Palatine
Clear Creek
Powers Fair
Edward Str Henry
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