Sparland Hometown Notes From December 5 1907
Local brief mix of weather, visits, family news and church updates. Mentions Harrison Gehr ill, Joe Hill and daughter visiting, Mrs. Dunlap improving, funeral for Mrs. Mathias, Christmas shopping prompts, first snow, Rev Rist union service, Hawksworth moving, new baby Davey Hunt, Methodist church progress, town blackout, and local ads including shoe repairs and Buff Rock chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Gehr
Joe Hill
Loren Francis
Bridget Rooney
J. O. Garrett
Peoria
Mathias
Porch
Wyoming
Dunlap
Tuthill
Clint
Elmer Frisbey
Jimmy Hill
Chillicothe
Fred Schultz
Minnie Olson
Miss Gehr
Wallace Hoadley
Notable La Salle Optician to Visit Camp House
J. E. Carlson a prominent La Salle optician will visit at the Camp House from 9 a m to 5 p m on request. He specializes in optometry ophthalmology and glasses fitting and plans to return every 28 days offering consultation while the opportunity lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Carlson
la Salle
Henry
Mystic Workers to elect officers at next meeting
The Mystic Workers plan an officers election. many members should attend to have a voice in next year’s leadership. The report mentions residents moving, family health concerns, local store offerings, school program notes, church fund drives, and recent funerals and services in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Workers
Mr. Vincent
Mr. Simpson
Lacon
Fred Gehr
Wisconsin
Oscar McLaughlin
Tanquary
Methodist Church
Delbert Taylor
Hedding College
Epworth League
Chillicothe
Whitefield Center church oyster supper draws crowd
The oyster supper at Whitefield Center church last Wednesday raised about 15 dollars. Local residents hauled hogs, visited relatives, and attended events, including a Hedding College male quartet concert at Whitefield Corners. Several residents and visitors headed to Chicago for the International Stock Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Center
T. A. Seelye
Dodd Hubbard
Henry Aukland
Charles Aukland
Magnolia
Dunlevy
Jennie Higgins
Henry
Lara Bourdette
Nora Brown
Hammond
Ind
Ed Hoffman
Thanksgiving Snow Delays Corn Husking and Gatherings
Thanksgiving slipped by with snow at night as Gus Hawksworth and wife visit his folks. Corn husking fades away as Tom Hubbel shells corn on Tuesday. The Ladies Aid held an all day meeting at Mrs. Bert Newman’s Thursday and a League social occurred at Herbert Wilson’s Friday. The group plans to meet with Mrs. Will McAtee next Thursday December 12 to finish their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Hawksworth
Tom Hubbel
Ladies’ Aid
Bert Newman
Herbert Wilson
Will McAtee
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Illinois Farmer
Mrs H Bidwell of Henry Illinois reports relief from back pain headaches and kidney distress after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She states she is now free from pain and distress and recommends the remedy. Sold everywhere 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Henry
J. W. Niece
Tfoster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Bazaar plans and village notes for December event
For the bazaar to be held December 18 a supper will accompany it and additional sale items were noted. Local residents including Joe Johnson and Mrs. Sexton report sickness, while the Swanson family faces scarlet fever. Snow briefly fell the prior Friday, and Mrs. Martin was honored at a Sparland Baptist church funeral with heartfelt sympathy from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Martin
The
Baptist Church
O. E S
Lacon
Clifford
Eva
Nebraska
Joe Johnson
Mrs. Sexton
Joe _Clark
Mr. Swanson
Wm. Farling
Chicago
C. McLaughlin
Camp Grove
Martin
Sparland Baptist Church
Speer Community News Highlights Holiday Plans
SPEER reports Holly Russell Speer back in action and James Speer finishing corn harvest. Stisser visited home. Nisses returned to Speer for winter. Local residents John Clark Will Sager and Mah Lon Gaumer traveled to Peoria. Mabel Gruner Alta Aman and Ruth Hinman expected home for Xmas. Mrs Nesbit gave $5 to Sunday school. Ambrose Ghert built a new farm house with son Martin as occupant. Ladies’ association met O W Hurd. bazaar set for Dec 12 to showcase and sell items. Elevator project discussed by Speer farmers with Mr Miller of Galva urging construction and outlining benefits. good prospect for completion soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Gruner
Alta Aman
Ruth Hinman
Speer
Miller
Galva
Local Harvest Notes and Obituary from Lawn Ridge
The Lawn Ridge community reports corn husking progress as farmers finish up in fair to poor fields and a favorable week may finish the work. Nellie Brimmer Alsppaugh, born March 17, 1871 near Lawn Ridge, died November 12 at St George Georgia after a long illness and was buried there on the 14th. she joined the M E church locally in her youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shaffer
Nellie Brimmer
St. George
Georgia
Lawn Ridge
M. E. Church
Public Auction on Morgan Farm Near Putnam Ill
Prospective buyers are invited to a public sale on the old Morgan farm one mile east of Putnam Ill on Wednesday December 18 1907 starting at 9 am. The auction lists ten head of horses eleven head of cattle hogs farm implements and extensive household furniture with terms payment cash under ten dollars and credit of nine months on larger sums with interest and discounts for cash. Co R Clemens S L Case Auctioneer J O Hill Clerk Lunch served by Charles Wood. Read The Republican and get all the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Farm
Putnam, Ill
Rock Island
Avery
Surrey
Co. R. Clemens
S. L. Case
J. O. Hill
Charles Wood
Dr Pierce Medicines Endorsed for Safety and Efficacy
The article asserts Dr Pierce's preparations use known ingredients and avoid alcohol and habit forming drugs. It highlights Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and tonic, notes proper formulas on bottles, and urges patient, long term use for catarrhal and digestive ailments to prevent consumption. Medical leaders endorse the ingredients, sold widely at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Public Auction at Runnella Farm Near Whitefield
Public sale on December 11, 1907 at the T A Runnella farm east of Whitefield and northwest of Henry. Twelve horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, poultry, hay, corn and farm tools offered with cash or 12 month credit on bankable paper. six percent discount for cash on sums over ten dollars. Auctioneers Brokaw and Brokaw. Lunch served by Whitefield workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Runnella
Whitefield Acoters
Henry
Auctioneer Col McVicker Promotes Local Sales Services
Col H F McVicker, a Peoria Michigan auctioneer, advertises livestock and farm sales, invites written or phone inquiries, and offers to bill at his expense. Also notes office at 112 N Adams St with phone numbers 3491 and 9 for arranging dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. McVicker
Adams St. Peoria
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Mabel
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