On the Occasion of Eightieth Birthday A Blended Verse Scrap
An aged figure receives birthday verse and praise in a long poem about life and faith. The piece shifts to a modern party honoring John Sparling on his 48th birthday with a festive gathering of about 50 guests. Mrs Sparling hosts a capstone meal, gifts are exchanged, and friends recount shared memories in cheerful, humorous, and musical tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Lupton-Mills
Jobn Sparling
Sparling
John
Dora Halbleib
O. P. Carroll
Bert Sparling
Howeard Williams
Williame
Minnie Stevens
Mia Sparbog
Gretchen
Touted Cure for Corn Pain and Uncle Sam Educational Card Game
A reader from Jill, Ill reports corn pain relief from a remedy sold at Dr Powell's City Drug Store. Meanwhile Mr Powers promotes an Educational game titled Powers Card Book of Uncle Sam, claiming rapid production, enticement for travelers, and plans for nationwide sales with 85 pages of maps, statistics, and illustrated cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Robinson
Jillsborough
Jill
Jack- Jen
Dr Powell's
City Drug Store
Powers
Uncle Sam
Prist
Ture
Illinois
Iowa
Wapare
Bowers
Please Settle Your Accounts With Perry Hardware Co
All parties owing Perry Hardware Co are requested to call and settle their account before January 4, 1902. The notice states Sperry Hardware Co. will travel to Texas to address unsettled balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Hardware Co
Texas
Sperry Hardware Co
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Noted for Hartleys in Henry
In November 1851 Miss June Maxwell and Moses Hartley wed in Henry with Peter Wiloff as best man. The couple, living on a Henry farm, later moved to a cottage and enjoyed a tranquil old age. A small gathering of friends presented a gold pen and gold thimble, with an address praising fifty years of married life and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Maxwell
Henry
Wheeling
Mosessy
Dee
Houge
G. . Welleran
Peter Wiloff
Purvier
Ifenry
Mre Hartley
Jessrs
Frank’ Krenz
As Brommel
Thomas Monier
James Hartley
Holmes Morrison
George Burt Sr
Mes Startley
Mr Hartley
Mra Hartley
Tix
Vrommel
Moses I Hartley
Lfe
Merreet
Startley
Hartley
Woman's Club Library Adds Sixty Volumes to Readership
The Woman's Club Library reports thirty new volumes bringing total holdings to sixty. The board emphasizes careful selection for juveniles youth students and fiction lovers. Notable titles include Ave Roma Immortalis and The Eternal City with a request readers return books within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Bay View
Italy
Marion Crawford
Hall Caine
Phe
Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Theo Roosevelt
Touy Anne
Mabel Osgood Wright
Abby & Aggresson
Roberts
Pretoria
Henry
Seton Thompson
Mark Ashton
Old
Japan
R. van Bergen
Marietta
Venice
Grawford
Mary
Wilking
Hull Caine
Weir Mitchell
Irving Bacheller
Ian Maclaren
G. W. ‘Cable
Peruna praised by political and military figures for catarrh relief
Mrs Belva A. Lockwood and Hon Amos J. Cummings attest Peruna usefulness for cold and catarrh. Major General Joseph Wheeler and others endorse it as a tonic and cure for catarrh. Catarrh described as widespread and systemic. readers urged to request a free Peruna book from The Peruna Medicine Co. in Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvaa-Lockwood
Belva A. Lockwood
Gongressman-Cummings
New York City
Amos J. Cummings
New York
Cuba
Anttila
Joe Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler
Santiago
Peruna
Sullivan
Roach
Mce Enery
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus, O
O. BE. 8. School of Instruction Opens Tonight
The O. BE. 8. begins a three session school of instruction led by Mrs Lottie J. Wiley of Chicago with sessions tonight tomorrow forenoon and afternoon. Also notes on weather cold start to winter, local business updates, and local social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. BE
Lottie J. Wiley
Chicago
Government
Jacobs
Henry
Express Company
Perry Hardware Co
Jenry
Peoria
Djatlers
Murray
Arthur Simpson
Henry Gun Club
Henry Republican Management Avishevallite Friends
Sugar Grove
James Smith
M. Dawson
Patrick Harney
Whitefield
Peter Maubach
Perry Hardware
Perry-Hardware
Kyass Broc
Wm. Stout
Watertown
Christmas season church notes in local services
Local churches plan Christmas programs and services across denominations. Rev Barrett and Rev Tullis lead sermons and cantatas. Mrs Reed, Mrs Cutter Hall, and May Besale Wycoll perform. a Christmas tree and gift programs share with parishioners and the public.
Revival Meetings Led by Rev Bulgin on June M
Revival meetings led by Rev. BJ Bulgin D D begin June M with a union gathering. All are invited and attending members join the union. First service at 11 a m and continued as needed. A large supply of hymnbooks will be sold for a nickel and many expect a full revival. Pastors urge everyone to fill the church to capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. &. Ecured
Arba Ester Dbe
Parry
Trit
Bethlehem
Ghorus
C. i
J. A. Wianis
Polo
Presbyterian Sunday School
Christian Church
F. 5
Nich
Oler
St John’s Church
Iucharia
Presbyterian Church
Anna Cutter Hall
Ile
T. L. Jones
Gora ‘Tullis Jteed
Benton Tarbor
Gostet
Exerlees
BJ. Bulgin
M. Js
Rheumatism Cured in a Day Claim Prompts Hype
An advertised patent remedy promises curing rheumatism and neuralgia within one to three days. The text asserts the medicine removes the cause instantly and that the first dose greatly benefits. The ad mentions prices and bold statements by J. B. and F. A. Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B.and
F.A. Powell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrron-Grawford
Nugent Bankes
Winston Churchil
Sir Richard Calmady
Lucas Malet
Kim
Kipling
Man
Gengarny
Ralph Conner
Gilbert Parker
Powell
Fredrik
Mel
EM Wright
Hennepin
Arar
Tonle Tarthof
Tungis Femala
Scalestoria
Church Notes
Chiren
Eveliner
Jones
Tullis
M. E. Ehureh
J. N. Reed
Benton Iurber
Arthur Nelson
John C. Fetter
Fonddulne
Wasconsin
Tndinus
Oneida
Barrett
St John's Episcopal Church
Christ
Taylor
Pisecopal Church
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