Local Notes Describe Varying Visits and Health in Sparland
Sparland department Frank Van Antwerp suffered lumbago for several days last week. Mrs Thiehdore of Lacon visited her sister Mrs Corcoran Tuesday afternoon. Miss Mary Barkow of Lacon stayed with her aunt Mrs Harry Marshall Saturday. Evans and Gehr families shared Sunday dinner at Mr and Mrs Fred Gehr. Mrs William O Leary was in Watseka last week supervising farm improvements. Iona Rice was very ill last week with possible pneumonia but showing some improvement. Harry Luft, Route 3 mail carrier, rooms with Mrs Sparr after Fred Hills moved to Princeville. Mr and Mrs Ernest Kline visited the countryside from Wednesday to Monday with Mrs Kline’s sister Mrs Joseph Oldman. Miss Anna McFarland of Peoria spent Sunday with home folks. Sadie Marland, Center school teacher in Steuben, missed two days due to a severe cold. Will Frank, timer at Fred Gehr’s hardware store, vacationing in Chicago then Delavan to visit a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank van Antwerp
Thiehdore
Lacon
Corcoran
Mary Barkow
Harry Marshall
Evans
Harry Luft
Sparr
Fred Hill
Princeville
Ernest Kline
Joseph Oldman
Anna McFarland
Peoria
South Whitefield
Etta Wunder
Wm Kuss
Henry
Oscar Holler
Marniel Medearis
Bradford
Medearis
Heller
Ed Trompeter
Baby Esther
Helgoth
Wilder Brown
Ed Kaiser
Arno Reinberg
Canton
Anna Bly
Cazenovia
Delber Marshall
Beardstown
Corrine
Fred Ely
Wm. Baugh
Bert Farling
Frank Miller
la Prairie Farm
Pritchard
Nelson
Nebraska
J. Merle Stevens
Union Congregational Church
Trinity Parish
Thomas Collins
George Sims
Charles Perkins
Henry Crady
Fannie Perkins
N. E B. Nurse
Frank B. Nurse
Wisconsin
William Phillips
Arizona
Sheridan Grove
James Speers
Speer
Sunday Morning Services At Baptist Church Draw Attentive Crowd
Sunday services at the Baptist church were well attended Rev Klotysche administered the Lord's Supper. The Ladies Aid served a fine supper last Friday in the League room raising about 15 dollars. Members moved into new homes, welcomes extended to Burnett and others planning moves. Royal Neighbors hosted a shower for Stella Ingram White. Lincoln's Birthday services planned at the M church with liberty themes and in the League room Miss Minnie Tanquary led a crowd enjoying songs and numbers. Prof Smith to lead next Sunday, and the play "How the Story Grew" scheduled by LaCon Ladies Literary Club on Feb 9. The regular preaching was lighter due to weather and illness with a full choir and a Crossing the Bar duet by Gehr and Everett Simpson. Rev McLeish preached despite cold. James Hill to sing next Sunday with Leila Maxwell at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Klotysche
Ladies’ Aid Society
Walter Burnett
Fred Hill
Burnett
Thomas Hiskins
Cartwright
Ben Russell
Steuben
Hoskins
Harry Snell
Whitefield
George Snell
L. N. Osborne
Louise
Peoria
John Riddell
Andrew
Eva Schultz
Canyon City
Texas
Bessie Hill
Henry
Lewis Schultz
Stella Ingram White
Trumpeter
Prof. Smith
Ladies’ Literary Club of
Lacon
Sparland
Tennyson
Groundhog predicts cold spell in South Milo locality
The South Milo notes a renewed cold snap with groundhog shadow talk. Local visits include Miss Ora Brokaw with Mrs. Lucy Clark and Mrs. Sarah Sutherland with the McClane family. George Barker and Ira Robison travel, cattle ship to Chicago, and MFE Sunday school names officers led by Mrs. Hanchett. A quip links North and South Dakota governors about rapid weather changes.
Local social notes from La Prairie and Camp Grove
La Prairie social column notes visits births and engagements including Mr. and Mrs. Page Walton's new son born January 30 and Valentine social planned by the U P C W of the U P church on February 14. Camp Grove reports callers from Peoria Henry and Morse, a large dance with proceeds, church socials, and local greetings plus the Wunder family updates and a forthcoming marriage announcement for Miss Ida Shriner of Peoria. Also mentions use of Chamberlain Cough Remedy and local druggists.
Local Social Roundup From Milo and Neighbors
Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Lidgard spent Tuesday with Miss Daisy De ment in Milo. Several families visited and hosted gatherings across Milo including the Chesneys, Hannon, Reynolds, and Downey households with Sunday calls and Friday teas. Various residents attended meals and visits at multiple homes such as Claus Swanson's, John Cotter's, and William Piper's, highlighting a busy social week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Lidgard
Daisy Dement
Milo
Bert Piper
Harry Halladay
Jessie Miller
James Hannon
Fritz Miller
Rude Miller
Wm. Chesney
Oliver Downey
Lone Tree
Ira Minier
Edna Minier
Ernest Reynolds
William Perry
Claus Swanson
Ed Lundeen
Toleene
George Swanson
West
Bonnie Hay
Allen
Viola
Grace
Dora Reed
George Smith
Claus
Gust Lawson
Lawn Ridge News Notes and Local Doings
Rural update from Lawn Ridge includes residents under the weather and croup, moves to Speer farm, and church news. Rev J Merle Stevens preaches at Trinity parish with praise. a dime social at Thomas Collins’ draws smaller attendance due to weather. church officers re-elected. Prof Frank B Nurse ill with pneumonia. roads improve with near asphalt quality. local farmers shell and market corn and note strong prices around 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Rumbold
Jack Donath
William Foster
J. Merle Stevens
Peoria
Speer
Lawn Ridge
Wdelstein
Rexall Orderlies Offer Guarantee Against Constipation
An ad claims Rexall Orderlies relieve chronic constipation without harsh cathartics. It promises a full refund if not cured, touts nerve and muscle tone improvement, pleasant taste, child friendly use, and three sizes 10c 25c and 50c at The Rexall Store run by A J Ironmonger. The piece notes cold weather favors ice and coal men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
A. J. Ironmonger
Attorney General rules pencil signatures valid for petitions
The Attorney General Stead ruled that lead pencil signatures on election petitions are valid but advised ink should be used when possible to avoid blurring. The notice mentions Poley Kidney Pills claimed to cure kidney or bladder trouble, promoted by A. J. Tronmon ger, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stead
A. J. Tronmonger
Peoria Socials Include Farewell, Visits and Services
Richard Davidson James Smith Jr and Thomas Davidson hosted a farewell gathering for Peoria neighbors at Walter Burnett home Monday. U P church ladies served lunch at Walter Burnett sale. James Blackwell Calder families visited in Henry and Peoria. Roy Safford's surprise party honored. Ruth Greene and Ellsworth Weekley in Peoria. Rev Busby holds Saratoga church services nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Davidson
James Smith, Jr
Thomas Davidson
Peoria
Walter Burnett
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
U. P. Church
James Blackwell
Henry
C. M. Calder
Roy Safford
J. W. Greene
Miss
Ruth
Ellsworth Weekley
Rev. Busby
Saratoga Church
Saratoga M E church Adds Fifteen Members on Sunday
Fifteen new members joined the Saratoga M E church this past Sunday February 4 as more entries are expected soon. The Haworth League of Saratoga paid its final $20 toward a $150 pledge by the La Prairie Center and Saratoga Leagues to support room in the Peoria Deaconess hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Saratoga M. BE
Haworth League of
la Prairie Center
Saratoga Leagues
Peoria Deagoness Hospital
Busby
Probate Court actions and real estate transfers detailed
Probate filings involve letters of administration for the estate of Rev. Michael A. Dooling with bond set at 1000, plus notices and final settlements for others. Guardianship reports, heirs, and hearings scheduled for Feb 5 and Feb 26. Numerous quit claim and warranty deeds listed for properties in Toluca Camp Grove Santa Fe Lacon Henry and nearby areas. Marriage license issued for Patrick W Healy and Paulina Kliber. Also a testimonial about Foley's Honey and Tar Compound curing la grippe and bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael A. Dooling
C. C. Doran
Wm. H. Mutton
Abram L. Hupp
Henry L. Peters
Elizabeth Longman
Jesse Austin Mercian Clift
Guardian
Pearl Freda Merdian
Theodore Bickerman
Worthington
Toluca
Coal Company
John Pellae
Marvin Hughitt
Mary Gill
Camp’ Grove
Nellie Geenen
Frank Shipley
Santa Fe
Tuca
Daisly L. Shaw Stout DuChesney
Wm. C. Kamp
Lacon
Lacon Township
Enola
Flavious E. Foster
James M
Emma R. Marshall
Steuben
Henry Cemetery Association
Albert P. Perdew
Henry Henry Cemetery
Olla V. Fogg
Stephen J. Lash
Marshall County
John Anderson
Thomas Longman
Louis Toemmes
Dartley
Henry
Patrick W. Healy
Paulina Kliber
Osage Township
la Salle County
Thar Wuz and a Lawyer Truthful But Dead
A humorous monologue reflects on politics gender roles and public behavior. The speaker muses about voters workers doctors and preachers in rural slang, contrasting old war terms with present habits. He jokes about masculinity gossip and weekend wildness, ending with a vow to stay in bed with his wife next Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Roosevelt
Prohibitionists of Marshall County to Hold Conference
Prohibitionists of Marshall County plan a forthcoming conference with able speakers. As a relatively young movement, they aim to grow their influence and perhaps win support in the upcoming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Toluca Notables and Political Hints in Toluca Item
Toluca Star-Herald reports Gilbert Ball received a fine robe from horse hide worth about $50. Peoria visitor Pat McManus from Henry. Marshall county officials Henry Jacobs and W. L. Wescott seek Democratic nominations. P J Senninger improving in hospital. Johnny Proctor returns from western trip. Bennie Loger remains in Arizona with Santa Fe. P. J. Lucey of Streator seeks attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca
W. L. Wescott
Marshall County
P. J. Senninger
Peoria
Johnny Proctor
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Colorado
California
Bennie Loger
The
Santa Fe
P. J. Lucey
Streator
Well Sinker Seeks Patronage After 20 Years’ Experience
An experienced well man with over two decades in the business offers his services for sinking wells. He asserts competence and promises perfect satisfaction, urging potential customers to hire him to save money through his consultation.
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Michigan
Ira Robison
Indiana
Sarah Sutherland
McClane
North Dakota
South Dakota
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Camp Grove
T. J. Curran
Thomas Cain
St. Patrick's Church
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John McKeegan
Morse
Chamberlain's
T. J. Segraves
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R. V. Pierce
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McCreary
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