Local notes from Sparland area report visits and events
Mrs J B Baggers is sick with a sore throat. Vic Crohoro visits his mother Mrs J W MacLahan. Frank A Barr built an ice house below his hillside residence. Ambrose B Cumming went to Gardner on business. Lawie Nighswonger’s family arrived. he is happy now. Mrs Dowler, past president of WWRO, buried at Lacon. Wm Riddell planning more cribs as new one nears fall. Tred Gehr moved into Milby Marshall’s new house. Marshall Encampment to meet Tue night Dec 22. Roy B K Reynolds recovered from erysipelas. Barney Laning ill for three weeks. Prize ring shown at town hall dance. Mrs Wall, 86, buried at Wyoming from paralysis. Cumming Bros producing grade of anal and swell, one mile north of Sparland. A masquerade ball at town hall drew good attendance. W D Webster improving. family hopeful for recovery. B S Erskind of Monmouth in town. Twenty-two wagon loads of hogs in Lacon area indicate strong market. Rev Tollman preached and spoke at Sunday school.Editor George Bart, H J Adams and families attended Mosonto installation. Jobo Titus initiated into Eastern Star at Sparland Chapter. Deacon Dunlap teased by widows at Masonic entertainment. William Monier taken home from town. bed prepared, he is praised for spirits and improving. Varna Warne to celebrate. Magog driven to Henry for business. Mrs D Ong of Lacon visited over Sunday. revival meetings continue. Airs Magoon Barnes spent Sunday with John Myars. Miss Kenndy sisters visited Floury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Laning
Town Hall
A. Burr
Ferry Road
Mra*Wall
Wyoming
Cumming Bros
Mila
Perth
Sparland
Aod
Thorn
Fuesay
W. D
Erskind
Monmouth
Lacon
Tollman
The
Baptist Church
George Bart
H. J. Adams
D.,. Brasfield
R. N.lee
Henry
Mosonto
Jobo Titus
Order of the Eastern Star
ST Tive llOs
Deacon Dunlap
William Monier
Iis
Duncan Ant
Christmas notices and community updates in Varna and Toluca
Ella Holmstrom and Linda Nelson shopped in Henry on Tuesday. Ethie Campbell of Lacon offers hand crafted samples at the post office. Dr Park returns from Chicago with news as Mrs Park plans to rejoin. The W LO will meet MP Wright on Saturday December 26 with Christmas program. Sunday schools plan a grand Christmas event with a tree for the children. Dr Richardson plans to split time between Varna and Toluca, earning praise from Streator friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Holmstrom
Linda Nelson
Henry
Varna
Ethie Campbell
Lacon
P.O
W. Lo O
D. O. Wright
Richardson
Toluca
Streator
Mrs Powell Dies at Home Near Wyoming After Illness
Mrs John Powell died at her home near Wyoming after six weeks of stomach trouble. She leaves a husband six children a father brothers and sisters and many friends mourn her loss. The Powells once lived on the Thomas Brasfield farm near the Center church then moved to Wyoming where she resided at death. The community extends sympathy as Albert and Mattin Crow of Buckland Ohio visit J A Blackburn and family. They will remain some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Powell
Wyoming
Powell
Thomas Brasfield
Center Church
Albert and
Mattin Crow
Buckland
Ohio
J. A. Blackburn
South Whitefield Community Notes and Social Snippets
Residents record Sunday visits and illnesses among families in South Whitefield. New pupils join Mr Titus's school. a church has no service due to sickness. Local social life shines with a dancing party at the Bentams and a cheerful drive to Chillianthe, plus photos of farm residences and county farm notes.
WHITHFIELD CORNERS COMMUNITY GATHERINGS AND VISITS
Community notices from Whithfield Corners describe visitors and gatherings. John Johnson trips and Johnson family staying in the old house. Mrs G Snell and Mrs Willis visit. Grady of Putnam visited last Thursday. Tanquary and wife spent weekend with daughter Mrs Harry Monroe. Mrs Willard Odell and daughter hosted at Mrs Fosdick’s. Mrs Robert McDonough and Hila Jenkins from Henry visited Mrs Gilman Clark. Lillian Runnells remains poorly with doctors consulting for her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Snell
Dr Willis
Preatcha Phyalgian
Prinaeons
Winter Visit Brings Nebraska Trio and Church Notes
Mrs Mohler of Nebraska visits for winter and stays with sister Mrs Wm Clement while her mother in law Mohler suffers cancer and scrofula. Rone Tanquary and William Monler recover from runaway injuries. Ed Tanquary and Henry Monroe attend a new Pentecostal Hymn book reception. Bethel church oyster supper nets 13 dollars. Rev De Clark opens revival meetings with Rev Ewell assisting and delivers a tight sermon urging attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohler
Nebraska
Wm Clement
Mra Mohler
R Rone Tanquary
William Monler
Ed Tanquary
Henry Monroe
Bethel Church
de Clark
Lacon
Ewell
December notes and local events in Brimfield area
Miss Johnson returns to Indiana while Mr Cains recovers from wagon accident. Brimfield land sold to Charles Jones and Patrick Cain. Miss Thumma and Bem-Phomma visit relatives from Pennsylvania. Christmas Eve church entertainment and oyster supper announced. Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised. Mrs Henry Soper improving. Efile Bracken leads for O E group next Sunday. George and Mrs Bean visit Whitefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Johnson
Indiana
Mra Shearer
Carter
Brimfield
Mr Cain
Wm Lawless
Charles Jones
Patrick Cain
Patrick Lawless
Thumma
Pennsylvania
Bem—Phomma
Local notices and social updates from Henry area
W J Davis and a lady spent Sunday with Rev Thomas and wife. Bean & Loomis promote silverware and canned goods with Christmas sales. Amanda Mercian of Henry visits Mary Anderson. Mrs Shriver of Milo visited sister Mrs Kelso. Elmer Downey heads home to visit parents. John Stephens moves into Isaac Pyle’s vacated house. Patterson rebuilds a shop roof with steel. Dwight Morgan improving health. Alvin Anderson of Chillicothe and Jesse Anderson visit mother. Bean & Loomis advertise Blue Ribbon outings goods. Etta Stickel leaves for Perry and Iowa. Semi annual Endeavor elections named Branken Parker Quimby and others. M E Sunday school plans Christmas entertainment. Rumors of Santa Claus visits. Christmas social at Wil residence referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Davis
Rev Thomas
Bean & Loomis
Amanda Mercian
Henry
Mary Anderson
Mrs Shriver of
Milo
Kelso
Elmer Downey
W. W
John Stephens
Isaac Pyle
Patterson
Dwight Morgan
Alvin Anderson
Chillicothe
Jesse Anderson
Tiskilwa
Q. P. Carroll
O. EB
Congregational Church
Mesdames Halbbeck and Smith
Putnam
Chas Prutsman
Charley
Blue Ribbon
Etta Stickel
Perry
Iowa
Hiram
Branken
Lou_Dally
Mandle Quimby
cor_—seo'y
Mayme Parker
Nettie Bean
Lillie Eward
Lord Carroll
M. E Sanday School
Thia
Wil
Local Musicians Shine at Town Benefit
Nearly 100 attendees enjoyed an evening of refined music featuring Jackson Beard and wife on violin and piano. Grace Gertie Winship and Carrie Williams performed fine piano selections, earning enraptured attention. Putnam may be proud of this high grade culture and its promising young talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Beard
Fue
Grace
Gertie Winship
Carrie Williams
Sho
Putnam
West of Putnam notes and local visits
Ora Sloan departs soon for McLesansboro in Hamilton county. A large group from the area attended church services in Whitefield Sunday evening. Luther Crawford of Dana and family visit, Downey relatives in the vicinity. Etta Stickel leaves for Iowa for a extended visit in Des Moines Perry and Jefferson. Lon Dally Glen Hawthorne and Sam and Effie Bracken attend a teachers meeting at the Friends church. George Morgan and Daisy plan Michigan trip for Kate’s wedding and holidays. Lyceum Tuesday night invites all. debate on U S intervention for Armenians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Ora Sloan
McLesansboro
Hamilton County
Whitefield
Luther Crawford
Dana
Livingston County
Downey
Etta Stickel
Iowa
Des Moines
Friends’ Church
Quaker Lane
George Morgan
Daisy
Michigan
Kate
Lyceum
United States
Swede Settlement Social and Local Notes
John Lifman had dinner with Alfred Carlson and sisters Sunday. A cape lost at Mr Wheeler's sociable is at Lifman’s home and available by calling. Peterson and Gustifson helped Wheeler pull a cow from danger. Mrs Isaac Larson received a surprise party December 9 with a dozen silver teaspoons. Theodore Bengson and his wife hired a girl to wash dishes with intent to keep her until she reaches legal age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lifman
Alfred Carlson
Isaac Larson
Theodore Bengson
Theodore
Magnolia Ladice Aid Bazaar and Supper Notice
Magnolia Ladice Aid announces a two evening bazaar and supper with oysters, menus including Bisque and baked bird. Proceeds benefit local benfits. admission 1106, meals served both nights amid festive entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Beast
Sound Liver Message Promotes Herbine as Liver Remedy
An advertisement claims a sound liver prevents biliousness and related symptoms and promotes Herbine as a superior liver medicine. It asserts accuracy against liver, stomach, or bowel disorders with a 75 cent price and free trial bottles at Dr Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell's
Teachers Institute Highlights At Friends Meeting House
Thomas Gantz and family visited John Wilson on Quaker Lane while Joseph Bumgarner returned for the school gathering. Anna McCarty and Mae Wierman from Wenona joined neighbors over the weekend. The Putnam Co Teachers Institute convened at the Friends Yearly Meeting House Friday and Saturday with Prof Storment of Streator addressing science and child study as Supt Mallary of Marshall Co delivered a paper and Prof Wallace spoke in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gantz
Wenona
John Wilson
Joseph Bumgarner
Teachers’ Institute
Anna McCarty
Mae Wierman
Putnam Co. Teachers’ Institute
Friends’ Yearly Meeting
Storment
Streator
Supt Mallary
Marshall Co
Wallace
Community notes on health, visits and local events
Edna Smith shows health improvement. Leroy Hay travelled on business to Henry last Monday. The Union sunday school progresses. Revival meetings and a Whitefield dance were held last Friday night. Joseph Sutherland hosted a sizable crowd with visitors including T. Harris and Chaney Blaisdell. The piece urges friendly visiting and mutual respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Smith
Leroy Hay
Henry
Union Sunday School
Whitefield
Joseph Sutherland
T. Harris
Chaney Blaisdell
Bradford
Squire
Community Notes From Granville and Surroundings
The report mentions Dr McGee erecting a fence about his premises and Hattie Bush visiting Granville. An oyster and general supper at the church drew a well attended crowd. proceeds totaled 14.14 dollars. The Friends meeting house Institute hosted speakers from Streator, Henry, Lacon, and other areas with local talent. Ads promote Dr Kings New Life Pills with testimonials and local druggists selling them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT Palatine
McGee
Hattie Bush
Granville
Friends Yerry Meeting House
Institute
Streator
Henry and
Lacon
Storment
Wallace
Henry and Co
Mallary
Bouton & Sparland
Friends O Center
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ILL
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Warne
Mra D. Ong
Magoon Barnes
John Myars
Mise Mame
Maude Kennedy
Whitefield Center
South Whitefield
Wm Jacobs
J D. Hubbard
Sarah Baugh
Delber Marshall
Philip Houston
Titus
Danny—Horrom
Joe Cook
Horrom Hunt
John Cornell
Reynolds
Harry Bonham
Earl
Chillianthe
Hunt
I. W.waughop
Olvilviss
Mr. Bonham
Christman
Chinah Jones, Henry
Llinois
Whithfield Corners
John Johnson
Johnson
Johnson House
Steuben
Saratoga
Buckien
I Sonor
Aursew
Magnolia
Aiean Brenn
James Mitchell
Mame Mitchell
Hal Rolley
Mra McCombs
Chicago
Turner
Benign
East Milo
Igon Fein Philadelhia Agency of
Menorn
I Schipper
Pratt
Peoria
Bio Store
Oriental Rugs
Santa Claus’ Headquarters
Furniture Bargains
CA Incorporated
Woolner Building
Peoria, Il
H. E. Buckle & Co
Dr Kings New Life
Dr Powell
Coria
Cae
Ecra
Boston Dental
Masonic Temple
F Peary
O. Dally
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