Local notes from Sparland and nearby towns
Sparland and Henry residents shared news of visits and illnesses, with families like Ferguson of Chillicothe visiting local relatives and Mrs. Lewis Osborne recovering from a bad cold. A Epworth League bazaar at MHB church netted a gain, and a large miscellaneous shower honored Miss Daisy O Leary at Mrs. Dunson’s home before her Los Angeles wedding to John Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Henry
O'Leary
Lucy
Edna Calder
Joseph Ferguson
Chillicothe
Lewis Osborne
Walter Pride
Ed Trumpeter
Peoria
Oscar Pointner
Reba Anderson
Mary Dullen
D. McLeish
Epworth League
M. HB
Homer White
Crescent Mines
E. EB. Royce
Aitchison
Susan Taylor
Della Taylor
Angie Baughman
Wm. Tarbill
Rutland
O’leary
Wm.o'lary
H. Campbll
T. Campbell
T. Kelley
E. A. Kline
N. B. McCartney
Edn Shafer
T. BE. Gapen
F. van Antwerp
T. Wilde
W. Wallace
C. D. Marshall
Bess Hill
Flora Osborne
Grace Aitchison
Leta Maxwell
Velma Campbell
Aillene
Catherine Kelley
d’Leary
Los Angeles
Gal
John Dean
Farm supplies lineup from Case and Moline dealer
Full line of agricultural equipment including Case and Moline plows planters implements and wagons. Schroeder grain dumps Dairy Maid cream separators Peoria power washing machine cowboy tank heaters wire fencing buggies whips oils greases husking pegs pumps and tanks featured as specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder
Peoria
Sparland High School Notes and Local Events
Sparland school notes report a town basketball victory, a large crowd, and a misstep of one team against the Golden Rule. The physics air jump experiments, sickness absences including Chester Van Antwerp and Cecil Hune, and Miss Algretta Bedford’s ankle sprain are noted. German IV focuses on Die Journalisten while alumni Howard Anderson returns. Visitors Miss Lacon Foster and Mrs. L Shaw Tesmer share travel talks, Alma Calder visits with Edna, and Bernice Hoskins with Wesley Marland are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland School
Chester van Antwerp
Die Journalisten
Howard Anderson
Sparland
Cecil Hune
Algretta Bedford
Vineta Sparr
Alma Calder
la Prairie
Edna
Alma
Bernice Hoskins
Wesley Marland
Everett Simpson
Silas Mariner
Rutland Mourns Mrs Tarbill A Longtime Illinois Resident
Mrs. Wm Tarbill nee Rachel Hoskins born Ohio 1845 died Rutland Dec 16 1913 after moving to Illinois as a child with seven children surviving husband and a large clan including 20 grandchildren. Funeral held at her Rutland home with Rev V Jacobs and Rev A O Hargis officiating. Also mentions a Croup and Cough remedy advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery, touted for children with 50c and 1.00 pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Tarbill
Rachel Hoskins
Abner
Margaret Hoskins
Ohio
Rutland
Illinois
Sparland
Nellie
Eva Moss
Sac City
G. Clinton Tarbill
H. Mahlon Tarbill
Lamont
Emma Martin
la Rose
Mary Rakerd
Johnston City
Ill
Harry L. Tarbill
Catherine Callen
Tacoma
Wash
Rebecca Gray
Atlanta
Susan Taylor
V. Jacobs
M. E. Church
A. O. Hargis
The
Christian Church
Dr. King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
T. J. Segraves
A. J. Ironmonger's
Epworth League social at Mrs Herr New Year Eve
Whitefield corners news notes a monthly Epworth League social at Mrs Herr's home on New Year's Eve. The McAllister sale drew strong patronage and items sold well. A six month old babe's funeral is set for Tuesday at Milo.
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Whitefieed Corners
Epworth League
Herr
McAllister
Bro
Neal
Babe
Milo
Albert True
A. Shurts
Henry
Ed Shurts
Willett
Harry Shurts
Robert Daniels
Norton Moffitt
Portland
Ore
Lydia Moffitt
Jennie Graves
Ruth
Hidden Dangers Warn of Kidney Weakness and Remedies
Dangers signal kidney weakness via urine quality and back pain. The ad touts Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo, claiming widespread relief and endorsement by Mrs F Wilkie of Wenona, Illinois. Price is 50 cents. pills available from all dealers with Foster Milburn as sole U United States agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Dean
F. Wilkie
Wenona
Ill
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Sugar Grove Social Roundup At Local Sale
Mrs Harry Klein and baby joined Friday afternoon at McAllister s with Mrs Roland Doyle Viola Herr returned for a two week vacation Cr Loomis visited his son John last week The McAllister sale drew good crowds W W s society served lunch Mrs C L Clawson stayed with her brother Dr H C Swift in Henry Lydia Falk and Himer plan Christmas in Kansas Relatives John McKirgan from Victoria and Frank Lambourne of Lostant visited the Previan home for the sale
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Sugar Grove
Harry Klein
Babe
McAllister's
Roland Doyle
Viola Herr
Cr. L. Loomis
John
McAllister
W. W.’s Society
C. L. Clawson
H. C. Swift
Henry
Lydia
Himer Falk
Kansas
John McKirgan
Victoria
Frank Lambourne
Lostant
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Mothers Favorite ad claim
Mrs Verne Shaffer of Vandergrift Pa says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is her children's remedy for colds and coughs and that it is far superior to other medicines. The advertisement notes it is for sale by all dealers.
Local Notes From Lawn Ridge Contain Social Pieces
Lawn Ridge residents enjoy a visit from Mrs. Hattie Shirley of Wureka. Ladies Aid elected officers for the coming year: President Jennie Swann, Vice Ida Crady, Secretary Millie Sims, Treasurer Eva Perkins. Rev A B Curtis hosted an oyster luncheon in honor of his birthday at the public hall. Nelson Prichard buys the Morris cottage from Elmer Stewart for about 850 dollars, suggesting permanence among neighbors. The community laments leasing of church, social, and school property causing constant changes and disrupts in plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Ridge
Robert Moody
Hattie Shirley
Wureka
Ladies’ Aid
Congregational Church
Jennie Swann
Ida Crady
Millie Sims
Eva Perkins
A. B. Curtis
Nelson Prichard
Morris Cottage
Elmer Stewart
Court House News outlines multiple estate and real estate actions
Circuit Court cases against Chicago Northwestern Railroad and others proceed under Nos 3166 and 3167. Probate filings include estates of Edmond Wallace Michael Murray James Lawless Roger T Rowe and others with hearings, sales, and heirship orders. Real estate transfers list several parcels, and marriage licenses record Wimner Russell and Mary Alma Peterson and Alonzo Spangler and Anna Tiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rapp
Joseph Shafer
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company
Jennie Shafer
Harry A. Winter
David F. Griffin
Bill
J. B. Holley
W. H. Jacobs
Jonas T. Ballys
Alva Smith
Ora Clannin
Edmond Wallace
Michael Murray
James Lawless
Roger T. Rowe
Mary A. Rowe
Alexander
A. Heflin
Venona
Charles R. Jones
Mary Ford
Henry
James W. Tracey
Vincenzo di Venzo
Santa Fe
Toluca
James C. Ransom
Herbert M. Smith
Whitefield
Emma Russell
Grace Market Bussell
Lacon
Wimner A. Russell
Speer
Mary Alma Peterson
Forrest Grove
Alonzo R. Spangler
Anna
B. Tiff
Richland
Visit Our School in Peoria Promises Earnest Youth
When you are in Peoria be sure to visit our school. The students are a diligent group preparing for business positions and training to run their own ventures. Some will farm as a business, all work with purpose and visible results.
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Wright Brothers
The
Aero Club
Congress
Philippines
Arizona
France
Peoria
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Mr. McLaughlin
Sparland, Dll
Edna Zellhofer
Normal University
Pormal
Chamberlain
Court House News
Henry, Ill
Yours Truly
Read
Brown's Business College
Peoria, Illinois
Streator
Lll
Mammoth Sales
T. I
Kennedy, Sec
ILM
Cole
Delco
Buick
Abbott
Detroit
Haynes
Michigan
Reo
Cadillac
Stoddard Dayton
H. H. Moody
Main Street
Peoria, Ill
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Peoria, TN
Henry Truitt
Peoria County Farm Bureau
Chas. A. Atwood
Institute
Theodore C. Burgess
Bradley Institute Peoria
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