Sparland Ladies Aid Meeting and Town News
The Sparland column reports the Ladies’ Aid society meeting with Mrs Dunlap, local shop news, and residents traveling or ill. Mentions Miss Pauline Nightwonger at H Campbell, Miss Zella Fowler in Chili, Bert MecLaughlin’s sick newborn, and George Marks attending miners’ convention in La Salle. Also notes Starbuck coal works closed, Woodman lodge growth, Christmas plans, store departments, and holiday shopping buzz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gehr
Pauline Nightwonger
H. Campbell
Zella Fowler
Chillicothe
Charley Stucker
Bedford
Harry Marshall
Hoadley
Lacon
Bert MecLaughlin
Rhode Island
Ed van Antwerp
Sparland
George Marks
la Salle
Addison Tanquary
James West
Frank Anderson
Basgeville
Mystic Workers
Gapen
Chicago
Chariley
Ottawa
Luther Ray
Oscar Newell
Lilly
Lizzie Simpson
Missouri
Epworth League
Lottie Duncan
Starbuck
Arch Compton
Woodman Lodge
Martin
Rev. Rist
Chessman
Mr Chessman
Rev Rist
Fred Gehr
Simple prescription touted to cure backache and kidney issues
A New York daily article presents a home remedy claiming to aid Bright's disease and kidney problems. The formula uses Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, taken after meals and at night. a local pharmacist says ingredients are harmless and affordable, though evidence is anecdotal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Daily
Bright
Linwell
Hie
Miners’ Street Fight Ends With Fines and Jail Threat
Last Saturday miners clashed in the street and Mayor Wis intervened to restore order. Each miner paid a six dollar fine, two received double fines for disturbing the peace and resisting an officer. About sixty dollars were collected. one man chose jail rather than pay. The constable later took him to Lacon, but he paid the fine and stayed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Lacon
Miss Nellie Burnett Teaches Near Monmouth This Winter
Local notes from LA PRAIRIE report Miss Nellie Burnett teaching near Monmouth this winter. Social items list visits by Ed Root of Des Moines and others, upcoming ME church event, a lecture by Caste Square entertainers, and various neighbors attending events, illnesses, and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Burnett
Monmouth
Ed Root
Des Moines
J.a Prairie
Martin
Swart
Hyansto
Powell
Henry Slriday
Wm Blach
St Francis Hospital
Henry King Jr
Claude Calder
Caliicothe
Dee Ud
Caste Square
Lfe
CAMP GROVE NEWS AND SOCIAL NOTES
John Colgan and Billy Goat were harriots at camp grove on Tuesday. Several residents attended stock shows in Peoria and nearby cities last week. A nine hour corn husking contest at James Murphy's featured McManus, who quit at 2 pm after 108 bushels. Strange finished 161 bushels. A church social, a horse back hold up incident, and a mare with a broken leg were reported. David Casey died at home aged about 36. funeral at St Patrick's Catholic church planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
John Colgan
Billy Goat
Oe Malone
Iowa
George Aitchison
Grace Stuart
Frances Holton
Peoria
F. L. Krause
Dick Kelley
Worth Dixon
J. S. Bocock
C. M. Gibney
Lewis Pough
Louisville
Paul Haney
James Hanlon
Bert Sanders
Indiana
Jesse Reinbeck
Becker
Sparland
Sam King
A. P. Owens
Jess Duncan
Bert
Wm Strange
John McManus
James Murphy
McManus
Strange
John Nelson
All Present
James Herberger
Bradford Road
Win
King’s
Alfred Hall
Dr. Blough
Black
la Prairie
James Hickey
Anna Herpnger
Ada Aitchison
John Winne
Brimfield
Lundy
Charles Holmes
James O' O'Brien
Bradford
Agar
David Casey
Mary
Bridget
Michael Carroll
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Thanksgiving greetings and small town gatherings
SPEER Miss Alta Aman spent Thanksgiving at home. Mrs. Danly of Wyoming was visiting Sagein Si Jast. Samuel Hawkins traveled Jersey to visit friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Parrish entertained Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Martin. The Hinman family were Thanksgiving guests at the Dunn home. Mrs. J. B. Smith joined Miss Jennie Field for dinner and later went to Peoria to hear Edna sing at a Country Club entertainment. Robert G. Ingersoll quote on government is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Hennessey
Charles Sallers
Wm. Jacobs
Lizzie Park
Indiana
Thomas Gubbins
Wyoming
Robert Byrne
Wm. Darling
Henry
Joz2eph Malone
Homer Cox
Charles Cox
Castleton
Harry Johnston
Charles Divelbiss
Lew Lasaman
Whitefield
Edna
Ora Brokaw Honored At Surprise Party In South Milo
Community notes from South Milo record Ora Brokaw as the guest of dna and Mabel McClane over the weekend, with Myra Bentley visiting, and several residents visiting Frank Barkman and others. A school desk replacement and about 30 new library books were added at Reid school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Brokaw
Dna
Mabel McClane
Myra Bentley
W. Brokaw
Ora
Darla Bentley
J. Pettigrew
Frank Barkman
Reid School
Local Notices and Social Roster From Chillicothe Area
A community update from Chillicothe recounts Mrs. J. A. Titlus visiting Henry for a short time while Calvin Stowell returns from Brown's business college for Thanksgiving. James Hendricks has a new job at the Santa Fe depot in Chillicothe. Mrs. James Crone and her son Roy left for Kansas after visiting Mallary relatives. Burt Green returned from Polytechnic for Thanksgiving with a roommate for the holiday. Miss Mildred Titus completed a music course and plans advanced study. The town mourns the sudden death of Guy Nurse last Thursday in Billings. Lewis Shane’s meat wagon had a close call with a wheelbarrow load of straw during a brief chase. A social gathering at Cyrus Root’s included John A. Titus, Mildred Titus, H Stewart, and Armina Caldwell, yielding fine music and reminiscences into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Ridge
J. A. Titlus
Henry
Calvin Stowell
Brown
Business
James Hendricks
Santa Fe
Chillicothe
James Crone
Roy
Mallary
Kansas
Burt Green
Polytechnic
Mildred Titus
Guy Nurse
Billings
Mon
Lewis Shane
Harry Hinman
Cyrus Root
Dwin S. Root
Des Moines
John A. Titus
Mildred
H Stewart
Armina Caldwell
Buckien's Arnica Salve Endorsed by LeRaysville Merchant
Good Advice from O Woolever of LeRaysville N Y endorses Buckien's Arnica Salve as a cure for piles and wounds. Sold at A J Yronmonge's drug store. Illinois insane asylum superintendents trial winter whist tournaments and dances to improve inmates mental condition by diverting attention from hallucinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolever
LeRaysville
N. Y
Buckien
Illinois
Public Sale Notice Farm Auction Near Sparland and Henry
Public sale announced for Monday December 30 10907 at a farm northwest of Sparland Illinois and southwest of Henry. Twenty two head of horses cattle hogs and farm implements including a Shire stallion Captain Lukyn registered cows and bulls Deering binder Deere corn planters harrows wagons harness and various tools. Terms: cash for 10 and under and credit twelve months on bankable paper with 7 percent interest. five percent discount for cash over 10. Auctioneers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Lit
Henry
Towit
Captain Lukyn
England
Carlton Milton
Simon
Shire Horse
Hayes
Julius OC
Words of Praise for Dr Pierce Medicines Promoted
Patiently fanfares the medical nutrition claim of Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription and Pills. It extols honest testimonials and warns of miracles while detailing female ailments and the need for perseverance in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noreen
Food prices may fall but supply risks loom large
It remains to be seen how much the curb on speculation will affect principal food prices. Flour and meats have declined, and other food products may sell at lower rates, but a world supply shortage could still push prices up despite the curb.
Public Auction at Morgan Farm Near Putnam Ill Dec 18 1907
Having decided to leave the farm I will sell at public auction on the old Morgan farm one mile east of Putnam Illinois Wednesday December 18 1907. Commencing at 9 o clock sharp the following property: ten head horses cattle hogs farm implements household goods and more. Terms include cash or nine months on bankable paper with interest after due. five percent discount for cash on sums over ten dollars. Lunch served by Charles Wood. G B Glemens S L Case Auctioneer J O Bul Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Farm
Putnam, Ill
Rock Island
G.b.glemens
S. L. Case
J. O. Bul
Charles Wood
Auctioneer Col H F McVicker Promotes Local Sales
Col H F McVicker promotes as reliable auctioneer for live stock and farm sales advising readers to contact his office at 112 N Adams St Peoria A1. He guarantees satisfaction and offers to arrange dates and telephones for billing and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
N. Adams St. Peoria
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Bey
Haco
Sparland, Ill
Sulky
Litchfield
Marseilles
Wel Aico Ddac Bulauuhlin
Bparland
Dull
William A. Smith
Graduate—of Chicago
Veterinary Chicago
Mannah Duston
Hannah Deston
Hannah Duston
McOrion
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mrs Dunlap
Scott
Saratoga
Robert G. Ingersoll
SOUTH
MILO
Col
H. F. McVicker
the Burial League of the
United States
Yuri Bralve
Harles ‘Clifford
Vr d Hers Aleis
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