Sparland Notices and Local Social Roundup
Sparland brief recalls visitors and family news with Harrison Gehr and Luther Ray improving slowly. Local events include funeral attendance for Mrs Mathias, church union service, and progress on the Methodist church. Also noted are a Christmas shopping prompt, a snow arrival, a Teddy Bear promotion, and plans to raise Buff Rock chickens at Van Antwerp and Osborne.
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 Gell
Wallace Hoadley
Rist
Marks
Hawksworth
Ianthus Newell
Doves Hunt
Zimmermans
Howe
Washington
Eureka
W G Taylor
van Antwerp & Osborne's
Mystic Workers elect officers and local moves noted
The Mystic Workers plan an officer election at the next meeting while updates report Vincent selling his place to Simpson and moving to La Conner in spring. Other items mention parish, school programs, fundraising, and a series of family bereavements and community events with local names and places.
Whitefield Center Oyster Supper Supports Church
The Whitefield Center church held an oyster supper last Wednesday night with about $15 in proceeds. Rev Dunlevy conducts a revival this week at the Whitefield Center church. Miss Jennie Higgins of Henry visited Lara Bourdette, while Nora Brown of Henry spent time with Ethel Seelye and attended a Hedding college quartet concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
God
Lacon
University
Lily Martin
Baptist Church
Clitford
Eva
Nebraska
Haines
Martin
Rist
Chessman
Whitefield Center
Ethel Seelye
Whitefield Corners
Hedding College
Clark Ball
Harold
Simeon Doyle
Roland
Elmer Diverbiss
Willis Aukland
Charles Aukland
Magnolia
Lawrence Hunt
Hammond
Ind
Ed Woffman
Thanksgiving Snow Delays Visit and Local Gatherings
Saratoga notes a fine Thanksgiving marred by a night snow as Gus Hawksworth and wife visit his parents. Corn husking fades with many shelling corn on Tuesday. The Ladies' Aid held all day at Mrs. Bert Newman’s and a League social occurred at Herbert Wilson’s last Friday. The group will meet Mrs Will McAtee next Thursday December 12 to finish work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Gus Hawksworth
Tom Hubbel
Ladies’ Aid
Bert Newman
Herbert Wison
Will McAtee
James Speer
Charles Stisser
Nisses
Speer
Jobo Clark
Will Sager
Mahlon Gaumer
Peoria
Mabel Gruner
Alta Aman
Ruth Hinman
Martin Ghert
Ladies’ Association
Miller
Galva
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Says Mrs H Bidwell
Suffering back pain and headaches Mrs H Bidwell retired farmer of Henry Tip shares that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her kidney distress and related soreness. She bought the remedy at J W Niece's drug store and reports steady improvement and now full relief. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo distributes for the United.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Henry
H. Bidwell
Tip
J. W
Dean
Foster-Milburn& Co
Buffalo
The
United
Bazaar and supper planned with articles not listed last week
In South Whitefield notes, a bazaar and supper are scheduled for December 15. Local illness talks include Joe Johnson Mrs Sexton and Joe Clark. Snow, scarlet fever in Mr Swanson’s family, and plans for Chicago trip by Wa Farling are mentioned alongside farm work and holiday preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Johnson
Mrs. Sexton
Joe Clark
Mtst
Camp Grove
Martin
Sparland Baptist Church
A husky German corn husker joins Shaffer family
Last week the Shaffers welcomed a German corn husker pup as a family addition and farmers say the harvest season is fair with variable yields. Nellie Brimmer Aispaugh dies at St George Georgia after a long illness. Born March 17 1871 she grew up near Lawn Ridge and joined the local M B H church in youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shaffer
Tor
Nellie Brimmer Aispaugh
St George
Georgia
Lawn Ridge
M. BH
Public Auction on Morgan Farm Near Putnam Ill
Auctioneer announces public sale on December 18 1907 at 9 oclock the Morgan farm 1 mile east of Putnam Illinois. Livestock include ten horses eleven cows two calves and three brood sows. Farm implements include binder disc seeder plows wagons and harnesses. Household items list chairs and furniture multiple pieces. Terms cash for small sums credit nine months for larger amounts with bankable note. Sale conducted by Charles W God auctioneer and clerk by J. Case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Farm
Putnam
Ill
Surrey
Clemens
Han
Charles W God
Dr Pierce Medicines Promote Alcohol Free Health Remedies
Dr Pierce promotes Golden Medical Discovery and other preparations extracted from forest roots without alcohol or habit forming ingredients. The ad touts a blood purifier and stomach tonic that aids bronchial coughs and weak liver while warning against miracle cures and urging patience for full benefits. It claims endorsements by medical leaders and widespread dealer availability at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Public auction at T A Runnells farm near Whitefield Corners
Public sale set for Wednesday December 11 1007 at 10 a m. items include twelve horses cattle milch cows calves hogs sheep chickens farm implements and household goods with hay corn oats and produce. Terms cash under 10 and credit 12 months on bankable paper with interest if paid late. Lunch served by Whitefield group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Runnells
Whitefield Corners
Henry
Plymouth
Rock Island
Driw
W. BR. Brokaw
Lee D. Brokaw
Eers
R. K. McCool
G. J. Blandin
J. O. Lou
Whitefield
Auctioneer McVicker Seeks Trusted Sales Service
A local auctioneer announces his readiness to handle sales with guaranteed satisfaction. He invites write or phone contact before billing to ensure property value is clearly demonstrated. The notice lists address and contact details for McVicker at 112 N Adams St Peorta UK and a phone line 2491.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torvey
Gale
McVicker
N. Adams St. Peorta
Sany
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Mclent
Lal
Sulky
Litchfield
Iowa
Marseilles
Spabland. Tll
William A. Smith
Veterinary
Ochicago
Illinois
Hapuah Dusten
Satan
Sparland Department
Sparland Personals
Elsie Gehr
Wisconsin
Mabel
F. Gehr
J. E. Carlson
la Salle
Alldren
Scott
the Burial League of the
United States Capital Stock
Office
Charles Clifford Doran
Henry, Il
Mystic Workers
Vincent
Simpson
Itay
Sparr
Fred Gehr
Oscar Mclaughlin
Miss Tanquary
Methodist Church
Delbert Taylor
Epworth League
R McLaughlin
Ruth Aid
Evans
Aitchison
Hoagland
F. H. Gehr
South Whitefield
Hugtioneer
Col
H. F. McVicker
Ac Stepaagh
New South
Rae
Sheyledgée
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