Sparland notes raise lamps and churchs amid winter gloom
The Sparland column reports rain and mud, holiday plans, a Christmas fund for children, and local doings. Rev Seaman plans a Christmas event, Joseph Splain returns home, and a two-week school vacation is announced. Local tradesmen, firemen, and officers are noted with town pride and warnings about saloon licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman
Joseph Splain
Laws
St. Pauli
Foster Parenta
Lmmerman
Dakota
Esquire Pinchor
Fisher Land
Gapen
Henry Titus
Peoria Tostesday
Peoria Commandery
Knight Templars
O. F
Hitchcock
George Ronthorn
Oratary
Sparland
Maxwell
Harry Riddal
Ogs
Besser
Fatimera
E. Onaz
Local News Roundup From Whitefield District
A muddled Whitefield column reports various incidents and anecdotes. It notes minor injuries from a recent event and mentions A J Dennis at Coleman's school while praising a team effort. Several small trades and household tasks are listed along with local improvements and hopes for the area.
Whitefield Corners and Circuit News Show Farmhouse Visit and Meeting
Mrs Grayson of Iowa and Mrs Kirkendall of California visit Mrs E G Green at palatial residences near the corners. Spencer Ketchum travels to Champalan county with aged parents. First quarterly conference held at the Corner church. Hitchcock delivers a crowning discourse on the expiatory sacrifice and Lord's Supper. Protracted meeting planned at Center church. remarks praise the sermon. Edward Snell reports a very sick child with a sore throat widespread in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornore
Hitchcock
Christ
Center Chiroh
Edward Snell
Farming and social life in La Prairie district notes
The piece describes daily rural routines around Land Ridge and La Prairie Center, with youths preparing for gatherings and neighborhood news scatter, visits by Dr. Toover moving to Peoria, a proposed grand reunion, and plans for a park area. It mentions a county clerk and preacher harvest, school events, and a focus on humane, scenic amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmora
Hurd
Lawn Ridge
108Th Regiment
Finais
Burt
Hough
Arty
Arman Powell
Uct
Miss Powall
Thia
Bowen
Pringeville
Ing
Reading
Uae
Bam
Community Notes From Snachwine and Nearby
George Freeman and wife settle at home anew with Squire Condit. Hervey Soper relocates his butcher shop to the corner of State and Washington streets. Thora attends the Christmas tree service at the white church with music and invites all. Martin Condit is to marry Miss Cora Winship tomorrow, details to follow in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Freeman
Squire Condit’s
Engers
Moffat
Chicago
Hervey Soper
Btate
Washington Streets
Eylsor
Tha
Duastridas
Charles Reed
Armatrong
Ellsworth
Asplay
Vido
Johnnie Willams
Martin Condit
Cora Winship
Bampbon
Oblonge visit and club convention plans described
The fragment notes Mrs Esther Mills and Clear Greek visiting Oblonge with her two sons John and Hil Wo Bro OR noors, plus L A Contor Red Ribbon Club meeting last Sunday where a convention invitation and agenda were discussed. It also mentions DeBoer’s murder case and jail viewing, a sale of photographs, a mass meeting in Roncoe's hall for Ireland relief, and revival meetings after elections with references to prices and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Mills
John
Hil
L. A
Contor Red Ribbon Club
Voniong
Willis ‘Tomlinson
Tomlinson
Mills
Boz
Repub- Mean
DeBoer
Mies Martin
Minonk
Shor- Wiggitia
Jallor Klingerberger
Matamora
Reurna
Roncoe
Ireland
Reynolda & Coyrars
Mt Palatine scandal tale reported in court notes
A desultory narrative details a court case involving Clara Allan and Scott Willis with promises of marriage to avoid testifying. The piece references an attempted elopement, plans to flee to Streator, and a broader public curiosity about a local scandal. It also mocks sensational features and includes satirical notes on household plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise-Allen
Willa
Iskent
Mt. Palatine
Tate
Clara Allan
Hennapin
Scott Willis
Olira
Gallaher
Thia
Willis
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Benry A Beghiblicay Phureh LD
Spatrgad
Estiba
Siingiok School
Aés
Honrepini Temporanes Union
Wesley H. Bently
Mary Burress
W. G. Walker
Lucy Molntyer
Bailey
Charley Cowan
Whitefield
Thare
Coleman’s
Tager
Horace
Dr. Powell
J. H. Hoffman
Mas
Mra. Lavenge
E. Manuel Emerick
A. Fe
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Tapi
Prt
Niblook
Antoe
Whitefield Corners
la Prairie
Snachwine
Peoria
Pisa
Mr Faye
Torhennia
Oliver White
Pole Arch
Fox House
Heaven
Henry, Ill
Ab Everett
Reliable City Market
John Morgan
East Park Row
Bacon
Goloth
Brooklyn
Ine Vale
Pho
Geoit. Lewis & Menzies CO
Philadelphia
Comstock & Avery
Wipuryy Br
Peoples’ ‘Machine
Philadelphia Sewing Machine Company
Buttonwood St
Philadelphia, Pa
Victor
Victor Sewing Machine Company
Western Branch
Unise
Cuxoaco
Middletown
Conn
Richard
E. “Hills
Henry, Il
Joseph N. Krenz
Alee Agtor
Adasen Ci
Latte Oty
Mie
En Dormas Warn
Morea German Fire Insurance Co., of Poorks, Il
Addrea
Meehanics Blok
Devert
Mich
Haurgatt
O. Kauss Drug Store
Colburn, Kirk& Vo
Kigine
Oghay
Council Sues
Alonha
Joliet
Ottaw
Salle
Genesed
Moline
Davenport Weat Liberty
Jews City
Marengo
Bip Urianell
Des Moin
Muresan
Wnet
M8uscadington
Ci Mare Wile
Rine Tron
Gallatin
Cameron
Enworit Gaschivon
Syashington
BeuEney
Oskaloosa
Miron
United States
Totta
Havana
Mississippad
Missouri
Council Wits
Leaver Orthae
Atchison
Englew
Lewoon
Lake Bhore & Michisss
Southern
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Wanamotox
Kigmnts
Nna Athla Waller
Minolta Central
R. N “Atpeorta
Ldaat
N.midlands
T. Paweae
Western Union St
Tocks
Ottumwa
Central
Ft. C
Orks
Kan
Exoxux
Toledo
Topeka & Suns Fe Aon
Leavenwouti
Des Moines
Council Luff
Robert J. Culverwell
Ann
New York
P. O, Box
Carcaco
Coseeesees
LaSalle “Aa Scheomlalal Express
Peorl Dezeressand
C. W. Carrol
Chicago & Alton RR
Lacon
Henry
Goma Zag
Washington
L&con
Gecon
Adims
Eaprpen
Bnd
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Madison
Wis
Prairie du— 7 Minesepolie
Dalu Wth
All Pointe North Srnten i
Canada
A . Gt
Champ Econ
McMullen
Charlton
Chicaxo
Pekin
Bpringtel
Virginie
Boardstown
Jacksonville
Alton
Qulr Oy
Hannibal
Keokuk
St Louis
St. Louis
Springfield
St Louie
Havers
Virginia
Jackson
Kansas City Express
Peorls
Kansas City
Jack Accotion
Leay
Peorin Gageville
Peck
Union Depot
C. BL & Plr R
Toot of Liberty
John Allen
Chas, Macabe
Gen
Joseph Placher
Poxicz Maderrate
Notary Public
Celle” T
Agsent
Firanes Contin
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