Christmas notes and local visits in Sparland District
The Sparland area reports holiday activities and visits. Thomas Davidson, son of Richard Davidson, returns from Colorado to see family and friends. Various locals attend meetings, travel, or business, with Christmas displays noted at EFA Barr and B A Baie stores. A Masonic lodge installed officers. an organ is planned for the grammar school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Davidson
Richard Davidson
la Prairie
Iunday
Colorado
D.B. Huffman
Whitefield
Sparland
Pontiac
Isaac Tanquary
Ludwig
James Waugh
Carson, Piria, Scott & Co
Mary Berwick
Kansas
Holmes Tanner
H. Kidney
Big Brother
Indiana
EFA. Barr
Masonic Lodge
Mapgle—Riddle
Monmouth
Ed Corcoran
F. A. Barr
Lacon
J. B. Kidney
Richardson
Joliet
Royce
Chris Arson
Joby
Datby
Mossville
M. E. Shurch
Hacker
Lacoy
Robert Smith
Bloomington
Eu-reka
B. A. Baie
Christmas Bazaar Sickness At Local Baptist Church
A Christmas tree event at the Baptist church Wednesday night faces a scare as Mrs Bedford's young daughter falls ill during the bazaar. Mrs Royce of Joliet is visiting the area for medical attention while Uncle William Smith is reported quite sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Gov Atkinson
Smiths ad copy touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestive aid that digests all foods, strengthens stomach organs, and purifies blood. Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia is quoted praising its effectiveness for stomach ailments. Available at Dr Powell's City drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
Dr Powell
City
Varna Social Highlights Include Holiday Dance And Local Visitors
Friday’s dance hosted by Joe Haws attracted a large crowd with musical entertainment by BIXx feces. Visitors included Julius Johnson from Springfield and Mable Graves from Magnolia, while local figures like Thomas Kennedy and Mrs Clifford Hawa were noted for holiday plans.
South Whitefield Community Notes From Fractured Local Diary
The weekly missive records weather gloom and social delays at a basket social with Mrs Dwyer postponing the event. It notes Delber Marshall shelling corn for farmers and a storm cab added to a traction engine. Names: Mr Medearis family, Mr Blackburn, George Holler, I W Waughop, Mrs Courtney, Blanche, Miss Case now Mrs Collins, Dixon college ads, and locals Burson School, Thacker organ purchases, and Mrs Frank Yarling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Dwyer
Delber Marshall
Rowley Bros
Clinton
Iowa
Mosley
Princeville
Modenaris
Medearis
Blackburn
George Holler
I. W. Waughop and Son
Courtney
Frank Yarling
Blanche
Miss Case
Dixon College
Scott Osborne
Camp Grove
Burson School
Thacker of
Henry
A C. Jacobs
Kelley Bros
Saratoga
Frank Woooder
Grandma Jacobs
Ladies Aid Oyster Supper and Local Notes
The Milo Ladies' Aid held an oyster supper and sold handmade items with a good turnout. Neighbors Robert Conover, wife, and Alma Bentley visited. a Whitefield Center meeting date was corrected to January 7. Wm Niblock returned home after weather delayed barn work. shelling corn ran busy with three machines working. Several locals were in Henry last Tuesday. a Christmas visit and New Year wishes were noted. Jobo Kisler from Milo bought chickens. Mrs N J Yarger and son Robert visited Milo on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Ed Shorte
Bornsheui
Robert Conover
Alma Bentley
Henry
Jobo Kisler
N. J. Yarger
Robert
Favorite Family Remedy Bal lards Snow Liniment
The article promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as a constant family remedy for common household injuries. Available in 25c 60c and $1 sizes at Dr Pow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Dr Powell
City Drug Store
Epworth League Social and New Years Contest Supper Details
A correction notes the Epworth League social is on New Years night and the Sunday school contest supper on New Years Eve. Rev Shaw and family plan holidays with Mrs Shaw’s parents Mr and Mrs W L Kelso. Local residents Enid Carroll Elsie Carroll Lina Stickle and Carl Stickle visit or stay for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev Shaw
Mra Shaw
W. L. Kelso
Enid
Elsie Carroll
Lina
Carl Stickle
Robinson
Henry
Mra R
Nesbet
Babe
Harry Bean
Kewanee
Quiet Oxbow Wedding Ties Local Couple
A quiet wedding was held in Oxbow last week uniting Charley Golden and Lottie Johnson. The pair will live in Caledonia after the ceremony. Nearby, residents attended a Varna dance and enjoyed the event. Several Oxbow residents visited friends at Y. A. Glenn's, while others sold land or cared for cattle. Local movements include Clara Glenn visiting Henry, Daisy Morgan's weeklong homecoming, and house relocations involving Grant Trone and Martin King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxbow
Charley Golden
Lottie Johnson
Caledonia
Varna
Allen Glenn
Charley Trone
Farmers’ Institute
McNabb
Willian Burra
Ben Little
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Introduced
The makers of Chamberlains Cough Remedy announce a new product named Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. They claim the tablets ease constipation biliousness sick headache impaired digestion and similar disorders. They are described as easier to take and more pleasant than pills and are said to move the bowels improve appetite and correct stomach and liver issues. For sale at Dr Powell's City drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Dr Powell
City Drug Store
Lone Tree wedding and local notices in Dec issue
A Lone Tree column notes visitors, weather, and church plans including Theodore Funson and relatives visiting. It also reports a December wedding of Dora Anderson and Arthur Simmons at Mrs Pleasant Anderson’s home with family guests, organ music, and a festive reception. An advertisement promotes Boschee's German Syrup for coughs and consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Héodore Funson
Lindsey Anderson
Mra Norton Mofffit
Charles
Minnesota
Theodore
Wray
Rank Anderson
Allen
Princeton
Darsoh
Mr Law
Magnolia
Roy McKeée
Andrew Anderson
Earl
Eva Anderson
Henry
Mrs Pleasant- Anderson
Simmons
St Louie
Misa Dora Anderson
Jrank Anderson
Pep
Vina Johnson
Karl
Coolidge
Arthur
Dora
Medical College of St Louis
Young People Society Meets for Christmas Eve Program
ART SPIE, the youth society, holds weekly literary meetings at 7 80 p m on Wednesdays except Christmas. No meeting next Wednesday, then New Year’s Eve program with readings and music. Coffee and cake served. Children plan Christmas trees and entertain. Revival planned after New Year. Rev John Norlin of Rock Island preached recently and will return for Christmas and New Year. Harman Norlin from Fairbanks, Iowa visiting. Church board fixed up the building after it was damaged. Andrew J Swanson visited Carlson home. Everyone has a cold and seeks remedies. Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Harman Magnuson at home spending Christmas. James Boback in poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Haws
Mr Howe
Joe Yen
Thomas Kennedy
Hennepin
Mabel— Ricketts
Julius Johns
Harry Hull
Magnolia
Varna
Gust
Mra
RB. M. Barnes
Lacon
John
Ben Myers
Clifford Hawa
Boston
Phoebe Powers
Grand Ridge
John Murphy
Mollie Martin
Peoria
Pritchard
Pulton
BE. J.pritchard
Wm McCoy
Toluca
Ottawa
Fennells Orchestra
Treoe Ling
LaRond
Florence Little
Wenona
Geo Myers
Washburo
Joe McCuskey
Chicago
Mabel’ Graves
Magpolia
Bred Wiley
Varpe Tueeday
Young People Society
Carlson & Christenson
Duke Bros
John Norlin
Rock Island
Harman Norlin
Fairbanks
Iowa
A Million Voices Praise Dr King’s New Discovery
Homer Hall of West Point Iowa suffered a severe cold and cough blamed on consumption. After trying Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption he claims a complete cure and weight gain to 227 pounds. The medicine is guaranteed for coughs colds and lung troubles with a trial bottle free at Dr Powell’s City drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Powell
Homer Hall
West Point
Dr King
Dr Powell’s City Drug Store
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H. Thacker & Son
Ida M. Tarbell
November McClure
Standard Oil
Tarbell
Boston Globe
Chicago Inter-Ocean
N. Y
McClure
East 25Th Street
New York
the Republican
Bparland
M. E
Evantmeut
Washburn
Ida
North
Putnam
Artspie
Tion
Wien
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