Local News Notes From Sparland and Nearby
SparlandDepartment Mrs Wallace of Henry spent a few days at the O Leary home. Miss Lucy and Edna Calder were Christmas shoppers in Henry on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Joseph Ferguson and children of Chillicothe are visiting relatives here. Mrs Lewis Osborne has been quite sick with a cold verging on pneumonia. Mrs Walter Pride and Mrs Ed Trumpeter were visiting friends in Peoria several days last week Mr and Mrs Oscar Pointner are happy over the arrival of 2 daughters into their home the last of the week. Mrs Reba Anderson and daughter Mary Elien are visiting her parents Rev and Mrs D McLeish at the parsonage. Monday was a busy day for storekeepers. Saturday stormy had kept people from town but now a rush. Epworth League social and bazaar at the M E church netted a neat sum. younger ladies sold home made candy. Homer White injured at Crescent mines near Peoria was discharged from hospital and hopes to recover. A son was born to Dr B E Royce Saturday morning bringing their family to four. The school board has begun thinning trees in the yard to enlarge play grounds, 118 trees remain. Aitchison store sale runs to Jan 14 with bargains in undergarments and more. Mrs Susan Taylor and Misses Taylor and Baughman attended the funeral of Mrs Wm Tarbill in Rutland. A miscellaneous shower for Miss Daisy O Leary at Mrs Duncan’s marked a pleasant evening with many friends and refreshments. Miss O Leary will marry John Dean in Los Angeles Dec 26.
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 Elien
D. McLeish
Epworth League
M. E. Chure
Homer White
Crescent Mines
B. E. Royce
Fnally
Aitchison
Susan Taylor
Della Taylor
Angie Baughman
Wm. Tarbill
Rutland
Tarbill
Taylors
Della
Baughman
Daisy O’leary
J. C. Duncan
H. Campbll
T. Campbell
T. Kelley
E. A. Kline
N. B. McCartney
Edn Shafer
T. E. Gapen
F. VanAntwerp
T. Wilde
W. Wallace
Co. D. Marshall
Bess Hill
Flora Osborne
Grace Aitchison
Leta Maxwell
Velma Campbell
Alllene
Catherine Kelley
O’leary
Herr
McAllister
Bro. Neal
Pabe
Milo
Albert True
A. Shurts
Ed Shurts
Jennie Graven
Ruth
Sparland School Notes and Town Basketball Game
Sparland reports a Thursday town hall game between the high school and town teams, with the town team winning. A large crowd watched an engaging contest, though one team violated the Golden Rule. The column also notes science air pump experiments, several student sicknesses, a sprained ankle, and visits from former students and faculty, with brief remarks on class and English studies.
Edna Zellhofer attends debate at Normal University
A note recalls Miss Edna Zellhofer, Marshall’s principal, missing afternoon classes for a debate and oratory contest at Normal University last Friday. The piece speaks to her prominence at the school and the sense of loss felt by pupils and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Zellhofer
Normal University
Croup and Cough Remedy Ad Lets Dr King’s New Discovery
Testimonial from Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio praises Dr King’s New Discovery for croup coughs and colds in children. Claims severe attacks used to fear death but remedy now trusted. Available 50 cents and one dollar a bottle. Segraves and A J Ironmon co-advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Segraves
A. J
Ironmon
Whitefield Corners Epworth League social and notices
Community items from Whitefield Corners report the Epworth League will host a New Year Eve social at Mrs Herr's home and notes on local visitors, illness, and funeral plans. The Wright brothers anniversary prompts Aero club hopes for a $100000 aeroplane mail bill.
Doan's Kidney Remedy Prominently Advertised
An old newspaper ad promotes Doan's Kidney Remedy for kidney weakness. It claims many have changed with relief and lists back pain and abnormal urine as signs. The ad targets readers worried by dropsy, gravel, and Bright's disease and asserts testimonials from families. Price is noted as 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Wenond
Doan
Social notes from Grove attendances and visits
SuGaAR Grove residents shareFriday activities at McAllister's with Mr and Mrs Harry Klein and Roland Doyle. Viola Herr returns for a two week vacation. L Loomis stayed with son John for a few days. The McAllister sale drew care and the W W society served lunch. Mrs C L Clawson visited Dr H G Swift's in Henry. Lydia and Elmer Fulk plan Christmas with Kansas relatives. Mrs John McKirgan of Victoria and Frank Lambourne of Lostant visited the McKee home and sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugaar
GROVE
Harry Klein
Babe
McAllister’s
Roland Doyle
Viola Herr
L. Loomis
John
McAllister
W. W.’s Society
C. L. Clawson
H. GC. Swift
Henry
Lydia
Elmer Fulk
Kansas
John MecKirgan
Victoria
Frank Lambourne
Lostant
Mcees
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Mother in Vandergrift
Mrs Verne Shaffer of Vandergrift Pennsylvania praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the mother's favorite for children with colds or coughs. She says it always helps and is superior to other medicines she has used and urges others to try it. Sold by all dealers.
LAWN RIDGE CHURCH NEWS AND LOCAL NOTES
Mrs Hattie Shirley visits LAWN RIDGE as Robert and Mrs Moody host their daughter. Elections at the Congregational Ladies Aid name Jennie Swann as president and Eva Perkins as treasurer. Rev A B Curtis hosts an open house oyster luncheon for his birthday, attracting many friends. Nelson Prichard buys Morris cottage for 350 dollars and plans to settle locally. Local concerns note high lease turnover hampers permanent improvements and lasting plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Ridge
Robert Moody
Hattie Shirley
Eureka
Ladies’ Aid
The
Congregational Church
Jennie Swann
Ida Crady
Millie Sims
Eva Perkins
A. B. Curtis
Nelson Prichard
Morris Cottage
Elmer Stewart
Court House News items span estate and title cases
Circuit Court docket lists numerous cases including estate of Joseph Shafer and Jennie Shafer against Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. Harry A. Winter versus David F. Griffin. J B Holley versus W H Jacobs. and Ball versus Alva Smith and Ora Clannin with attachments and confessions. Probate matters include estate of Edmond Wallace with public sale of personal property, heirship hearings, and final reports. estate of Michael Murray with adjustment term set for February 1914. Court notes also mention Roger Rowe estate filing, and a variety of administrative orders, notices, and hearings across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rapp
Joseph Shafer
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company, & Corporation
Jennie Shafer
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company
Harry A. Winter
David F. Griffin
J. B. Holley
W. H. Jacobs
Jonas T. Ball
Alva Smith
Ora Clannin
Edmond Wallace
Michael Murray
Batatejof” ‘James
Gale
Roger Rowe
Deceas
Charles
Mary Testa
Pracey
Toluca
Jan Ait
Richland
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Die Journalisten
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Sparland
Cecil Hune
Algretta
Bedford Wits
Misa
Swithh
Alma
Calder
Benin
Bernice ‘Hosking
Silas Mariner
Angela
Rachel Hoskins
Alner
Margaret Hoskins
Ohio
Finess
Catherine Callen
Tacoma
Wash
Rebecca Gray
Atlanta
Illinois
Marshall
la Salle
A. O. Hargis
Christian Church
Whitefield Corners
Wright Brothers
Aero Club
Congress
Philippines
Arizona
France
Pure’ Dass “and Bellabie
Toate Beeeee
Segraves, Drugatst
Chamberlain
Court House News
Supt. Read
Brown’s Business College
Streator
Mammoth Sales
T. F. Kennedy
Streator, Wil
Cole
Delco
Buick
Abbott Detroit
Haysen
Cy “Spaaneiger
Darton
Tere
Coe Henry
Inrarat Aare
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