Local notices reflect community life and memorials
The piece records a varied mix of events: a grammar room program last Friday, Miss Mary Osborne and Mabel Gehr enjoying Gypsy Smith in Peoria, and the death and burial of German immigrant Mr. Beck. It also chronicles William Smith and James Smith’s pioneer work, church history, and the funeral sermon at Sparland for William Smith with remarks on his life and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Osborne
Mary Osborne
Mabel Gehr
Peoria
Gypsy Smith
Beck
Sparland
H Gehr
Chillicothe
A S Bickel
Granville Ottis I. Smith
Wilkingon
International Correspondence School of
Scranton
Rest in La Prairie Cemetery as Smith Family Notes
The body was laid to rest in the cemetery at the church in La Prairie. Families of Smith and associated relatives from Sparland and La Prairie are mentioned, with updates on recoveries and local events, including a carload of hogs sent to Peoria and a baby born to Mr and Mrs Renzi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Prairie
Wm. Riddellers
S. Duncan
Sparland
Frank Marshall
Wilbur Root
William Jr
James
Charles Smith
Robert
Richmond and Smith of
Lacon
Smalth
Local News Highlights From Sparland Era
Mr Montross returned home Thursday but Mrs Montrose delayed by illness of their little daughter. James Smith Sr. is not well. Several residents attended a Peoria show Friday evening. Miss Maud Smith’s school entertainment and supper raised 36. Rev and Mrs Barnes visited Peoria. William Smith Sr was born in Scotland and died in Sparland aged 83. A wedding joined Mary Leigh and Karl Doyle with Rev Barnes officiating. The community thanks the committee for a successful lecture course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Dumfrieshire
Scotland
Sparland
Mr Smith
Illinois
Hardscrabble
Steuben
James Smith
la Prairie
Saratoga
Smith
U. P
Otillia Fasbender
Germany
America
Charles Fosbénder
Wenona
Troys Martin
the Range Company
Emery Black
Olcomfort
Renved
Thesu P
Richard Martin
yMiss
Boss’ Gultough
Mrss
Tames
Collins
hesLor
Montross
Montrose
James Smith Sr
van Patten
Earl
Clyde Doran
Lucie
Ethel Calder
John Burnett
James Blackwell
Peoria
Maud Smith
McDill
Camp Grove
Filmore Calder
Alec Calder
Rev
Mra Barnes
Mr VanPetten
Will VanPetten
Harry Stowe
Linus Root
Harry Leigh
Alma Calder
Stella Manock
Ollie Stewartson
Doyle-Leigh
Dunfrieshire
Spa
Robert Smith
Rev Martin
United Presbyterian Cemetery
United Presbyterian Church
Bertha Staab
Yankee Street
Mary Hastings
Charlie Scoon, Jr
Speer
E. R. Leigh
Mary
Karl Doyle
Barnes
Smith Family and Community News Brief
Mr and Mrs Henry Smith visited Daniel Smith in Amepie Monday relieving sick lists with a cold. The Willing Workers plan an all day meeting at Mrs Emma Sherman’s home Thursday to quilt for Mrs Freeman of Broadmoor. Frank Brutcher and family move to Peoria this week. Joby Cohrs rents Brutcher farm. Leonard Orwig is ill with chickenpox and grip. Mrs Mayme Minier and Miss Anna Smith visit Mrs Carrie Thursday afternoon. George Smith moved to the Hart place Saturday after a recent purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Henry Smith
Daniel Smith
Amepie
Grange
Emma
D Sherman
Freeman
Broadmoor
Frank Brutcher
Peoria
Joby’ Cohrs
Brutcher
Leonard Orwig
Mayme
Minier
Anna Smith
Carrie
Lacon Socials and Local News Highlight Richland Euchre Party
In Lacon last Thursday the Richland House club enjoyed a lively euchre evening at Mr and Mrs W G Dorsey home with about 85 attendees. Prizes included a cigar holder tray and a satin doll shoes pair. other prizes included baking powder and a hair receiver. Also covered are local obituaries for Spangler of La Rose, a La Rose man who died in Chicago after brain surgery, and society notes on gatherings, visits, traveling salesmen, and church events across Marshall County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Mrg
W. G.dorsey
Richland Huche ‘Club
Link Kunkle
Mrs. Belsly
Clarence Brown
Will
Salse
Spangler
la Rose
Chicago
Chicaggo
Hamilton
James C Spangler
Belle Plain Township
Schumacher
Varna
California
W G Dorsey
Henry
William Winters
Illinois
Mary Ann
Marshall County
John Fitzgerald
Maggie Hawkins
Magele
John
Catholic Church of
Jack Wallace
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Exchange
Alabama
George Marsh
Ed McMahon
J. Hade
Dorsey
Whitefield Center Bazaar Brings Community Enjoyment
The Ladies Aid of Whitefield Center held a bazaar Friday night with entertainment by Anna Culter Hall and Nellie Forbes. A keg lunch followed, featuring sandwiches and doughnuts, and attendees admired the display of fancy counterfeit adornments and craft items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Center
Misa Emily Fawcett
Rowe
Lyman Hunt
Marie Aukland
Tom
Hayward
Anna Culter
Hall
Nellie
Forbes
Militon Gaumer listed among the sick and town notes
Milton Gaumer is numbered among the sick. Miss Nellie Green returned to her Peoria home last Saturday. Mr Nesbit is slowly recovering from a serious illness. Fred Green moved to Iowa and rented a farm. Mr and Mrs A Caldwell visited Peoria to hear Gypsy Smith. Ice preparations are underway for Speer. Frank and Fred Hodges are sick with pneumonia with a trained nurse in attendance. The Hagan family spent a week with the Smiths. The Young People’s Society was led by Miss Irene Peterson. Attendance was coldly affected by the weather. Mail carrier Mr. Erskine is sick. his son Ransom will cover the route. Seven united with the church last Sunday. more ready to come. County Superintendent Baker visited the school and praised its progress and teachers. Four pupils are in the eighth grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer
Milton Gaumer
Nellie Green
Peoria
Rey Mr. Nesbit
Fred Green
Iowa
A Caldwell
Gypsy Smith
Frank
Fred Hodges
Hagan
Grace
Edna
J. B. Smith
Young People’s Society
Irene Peterson
Erskine
Ransom
Baker
Ice supply advances amid cold week at Lawn Ridge
The ice company began filling hoses Monday with high quality ice about ten inches thick. Congregational church Sunday school activities continue with good interest despite cold. The Nickerson property linked to Troy from Joliet awaits his family’s arrival later in the week. The Tubes hall floor, worn and unsafe, is being renewed after a successful community subscription. Sons of Veterans Births hold the title in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Nickerson
Troy
Joliet
Sons of Veterans Births Organization
Lincoln Observed Program at Public Hall February Event
Public Hall program on February 12 featured a call to order by Chairman Sheridan Grove and a sequence of prayers, recitations, and songs. Performers included Cora Perkins, Ruby Marris, Mabel Ghap, Gracie Ghapin, Cecil Shafer, and the La Prairie male quartet, plus readings on Lincoln and Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Sheridan’. Grove
America
F. E. Peterson
Abraham Lincoln
Cora Perkins
Bode
la Prairie
Ruby Marris
Mabel Ghap
John W. Jance
H. H
Nurse
Cecil Shafer
Elwa
Gray
Grace ‘Ghapin
Prairie
Minnesota
Gettysburg
Stan
Balle
Common Colds Linked to Serious Diseases Warning
Physicians with national reputations claim that colds lead to pneumonia consumption chronic cataract bronchitis and other conditions. They urge prompt treatment and warn against delaying care. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is advertised as a cure before complications arise. The Powells City Drug Store in Powell advertises the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Akarsasies
EL & F. Powells City
Eee Tl
Court House News Report on Executorship and Real Estate
Court notices show multiple approvals of guardianships and executors, with distributions of estates including Mary Mitchell and Sarah Russell. Real estate transfers include Carlson to VinDusen, Hankins interests, and parcels in LaPrairie and sections 3y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benard Connell
Farle Harold Curtis
Charles
Trusman Curtis
Robert Arthur
Crea
Homer Barney
Guardian
Adjlitent
Mary—Twitchell
Oathias
Charles C. Barnes
Ae James
Outram Lo Tsabeil Son Allen
LaPrairies Faria
Gage -Campbell
A Lo
Sleu Benz
Farringe
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the Burial League of the
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the Avery
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Kingman
McLaughlin Bros
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William A. Smith
Chicago Veterinary Chicago
Wm. Monier
Wesley Watkins
Jennie
Wm Scoon
Joe Robinson
Louis Odell
Hazel
Kewanee
Fred Renzi
Thomas Monier
Leasie Waugh
Halsey Monier
Tforest Grove School
Ladies’ Ald Society of
Bethel
Wm Gibbs
Emma Kiefer
D. B. Huffman
Lara Bourdette
George Lutes
J. M Davis
Frank Chrt
L. C. Hunt
Lawrence
Ola Hunt
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