Our Sister Towns and Local News Roundup
Lacon notes include James Craig visiting Varna and Thanksgiving in Sparland. Ed Quinn injures his knee at Wenona game where Wenona wins. Mrs DeC D Thomas of Peoria guests at Dr D E Thomas home. Mrs Il. C Howard plans winter in St Louis with daughter. Sheriff Howard’s ill mother concerns friends. John Shaw buys Richard Mellow’s barn. moving contract held by Daniel McDill. Charles S Reed of Davenport and Edna June Hall wed at National Hotel. Mrs Dr Thompson dies of cancer on Thanksgiving. Nellie Mountjoy attends funeral. Bertha Franks marries in Peoria. couple travels to Milwaukee. Local law firm Barnes and Magoon mentioned. Dr Seelye’s Happy Life Pills advertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Quinn
Richard Mellow
John Shaw
Daniel McDill
Charles S Reed
Davenport
Edna June Hall
National Hotel
R Hall
Dr . Thompson
Nellie Mountjoy
Wayland
Bertha Frnks
Peoria
Milwaukee
Magoon
Lacon
Law
Barnes and Magoon
Fulker
Fulks Dry
Christmas at Powers Fair Store for Baby Women and Men
Readable text outlines a holiday sale listing gifts by category including baby items toys books drawing supplies and cards. emphasizes numerous categories such as FOR BABY FOR GIRLS FOR LADIES FOR THE BOYS FOR GENTLEMEN with items like rubber toys marbles skates watches jewelry electric knives and prayer books. The tone mirrors a catalog style from a historical paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smart
Nico Lamp
Local News From Sparland Sees Visits, Death and Commerce
Charles Saville is quite poorly while Frank Hamilton visited the folks here last Sunday. Miles, Bessies brother, has returned to Colorado. Holmeslanner visits relatives in Danville. Levi Garrett and Mrs Cooper were Thanksgiving visitors. Sam Day’s new meat market draws good business. Mr and Mrs Martland improving with children visiting from Town. T J Gapen returned from Chicago with Christmas goods. Williams, the new station agent, resides in the H Marshall house with Charley Condu. The lady teachers Wiss Timmon Miss Buckley and Miss Athay had supper with Zimmerman Monday. Van Antwerp improved enough to visit Wyoming to oversee telephone interests. Mrs Lee of Henry, a Sparland Chapter delegate, reported on the Grand Chapter meeting in Chicago. James Gallup, long-time resident and Odd Fellow, died December 16 from Randall's disease. burial December 3 at Le Prat Comer Cemetery. Rev S P Janes preached the funeral at Sparland ME Church. Family and friends gathered from Chicago, Peoria and Idelstein for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Martland
T. J. Gapen
Chicago
Williams
H. Marshall
Charley
Wiss Timmon
Miss Buckley
Miss Athay
Zimmerman
van Antwerp
Wyoming
Lee
Henry
Sparland
James Gallup
Randal
Clayton ‘Godge
Aida
le Prat Comer OU. P
S. P. Janes
Qallup
Peoria
Idelstein
Enduring Monuments in Frosty Climates
A humorous tip emphasizes white bronze monuments as long lasting here. It argues granite or stone monuments perish, praising zinc based White Firenze crosses with durable lettering and no rust or moss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firenze
Monnyren
Henry
Local social notes celebrate weddings and visits
Mr and Mrs James Shields spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs C H Ransom and family. We congratulate John Hartley Jr and Miss Julia Kline on their marriage. Mrs Hartley is described as a model young lady. Mr and Mrs Ben Packingham spent weekend with the Ransom family, Mrs Andrew Morse and daughter Ali. James Ransom, John and Lizzie More, and Nellie Martin visited Sunday at the same place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shields
C. H. Ransom
John Hartley
Julia Kline
Hartley
Ben Packingham
Mra
H, Ransom
Andrew Morse
Alile
James Ransom
John
Lizzie More
Nellie Martin
Grained Grain-O introduced as coffee substitute
Grocers offer Grain-O as a new food drink to replace coffee. It is claimed safe for children and adults, with many liking it. Grain-O is said to come from pure grains and agrees with delicate stomachs, priced 15 and 24 cents per package and sold by all grocers.
What do the children drink Grain-O replaces coffee
An early 1900s advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing drink for children that can substitute coffee. It highlights Grain-O made from pure grains, claims health benefits with increased usage, and notes price around 15¢ per serving and 2¢ for a grocer’s label.
Corn Husking Fades as Farm Life Evolves
Fragmentary notes mention Thomas Horun and a lith sale, Mr and Mrs Packingham near La Prairie Centers, Clan Williams hosting Maud Yaborfuesday, and Henry Morse aiding Willie in corn shucking. Content is incomplete and some terms are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Horun
Mrs Packingham
la Praire
Clan Wiliams
Maud 'Yabor'fuesday
Henry Morse
Willie Anamu
Measles Saving Ends School Absences At Lane
Quaker Lane reports Wiermin in Pennsylvania school infirmary for two weeks while measles precautions saved. Anne Maury arrives at Dr Mills Decatur home on the 19th with letters from relatives. father described as stern, plan to loosen him. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills advertised as cures and vitality boosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Wiermin
Pennsylvania
Anne Maury
Dr . C. Mills
Decatur
Severn
Beatles
Putnam Community Notes List Local Events and Losses
John Hominghouse returns home as Sunday schools plan drama. Rey Gimpson preaches in Cotta. Miss Emons departs, and EC Cook offers shaving and haircuts. Masons meet in Henry. Carroll injures buggy in culvert accident. Bazaar December 18 in town hall. Fannie Pettie to teach. new church near Cottage Hill to be dedicated. Died Mrs B F Corbin in Stutley Kansas, funeral in Milo. burial at Mound Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
John Hominghouse
Rey Gimpson
Cotta
Arispe
Joseph Wademan
Cook
Lettie
Kewanee
George Bean
Nora McEvoy
Miss Cleary
Dennis
Epdoft
Carrie Finley
Monnday
Emons
OP Carroll
Henry
Mr Carroll
Aid
Fannie Pettie
Shurtz
Arba Law
Magnolia
Cottage Hill
Rider-Frizell
Milo
Conmié
Stutley
Kansas
B F Corbin
Bradford
Stark County
Cor‘bin
Corbin
Scott County
Indiana
MM Reid
F Corbing
Mound Cemetery
Matrimonial Nuptials Beneath Thanksgiving Moon
The ceremony united Frank Johnson and Marietta Adkinson at the bride's mother's home with Rev K Tullis officiating. Attending were Guy Adkinson and Elsie Gehr, nephew and niece of the bride, as well as guests from Sparland and Henry. A sumptuous reception followed and the couple plan to reside with the bride’s mother.
Clergyman Praises Hartley Couple at Their Wedding
A clergyman delivered fatherly remarks at the ceremony praising Mr Hartley, a marketman trained with John Heim, now running his own Edward Street market. His bride, a respected German housekeeper, is noted for grace and competency. They will start housekeeping at the groom’s property opposite the Duke homestead on Carroll Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley
John Heim
Edward Street
Duke
Carroll Street
High School Visitants and Local Activities Highlight Week
Ray Woods and Nora Camery visited tew High School with Zella Stubbles in Miss Baker's room on Wednesday. The Virgil class completed the second book and moved to arithmetic review. Henry Monarchs beat Columbia of Peoria 3 to 6 in a Thursday football game. The Senior class enjoyed a Wednesday evening at Mary L Hildebrandt’s home with songs and literature. County Superintendent Mallory visited the High School for an hour or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popu Vagee
Nora Camery
Zella Stubbles
Miss Baker
Virgil
Farmer's Institute
Sadie Hupp
Ella’Meir
Mae Barton
Ella Meir
Mallory
H. S
Monarchs
Henry
Columbia
Peoria
Hildebrant
Supt_Calhoun
Mary L. Hildebrant
Croup Warning and Mrs Powell Endorsement
A brief health notice explains that hoarseness signals croup in children and a sharp cough follows. It promises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will prevent or stop an attack if given promptly, claiming broad success across the land and urging purchase from Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Dr Powell
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James Craig
Var
Seelye
Ti Gapen
Haveis
Metry
Merry Christmas
Makeus
Powers Fair Store
Henry, Illinois
Cologne
Ugs
Biogs
Rae
Grandpa
Ie Jesanette Beer
Henry, ‘Ill
Cannah Jones
Colles Hut
Quaker
Hood
Cas Dan St
Johnson-Atkinson
K Tullis
Frank Johnson
Marietta Adkinson
Guy Adkinson
Elsie Gehr
Tiearaign
Hutchins-Lincgln Co
J J Adkinson
H W Gehr
F-H-Gehr
Jewis Buck
Lessie Vickingon
Halland Wie
Lizzie Ramsey
Hartley-Kline
Kline
Nichol
Putnam County
St. Joseph's Church
EJ Emery
Frank Hartley
Groomsamian
Tile Kline
Adams Street
Aml
AllSixes
Cnim
Ayater
Ray Woods
Tew High School
Bears
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