Sparland Notes of Local Happenings and Losses
Brooks reported sick. new pit boss welcomed. A son born to Mr and Mrs Towlé on Sunday night. Several teams arrived last Saturday. two weddings planned nearby this week. Dr Bradford initiated into Masonic order. Mrs George Simpson visited daughter Mrs M Walker in Marseilles. Sympathy extended to Robert Lancaster and son Willie. Roscoe Bonham visiting from Paul, Minnesota. Parsons recalled digging Mrs Robert Lancaster’s grave on a frozen ground. Mrs Motson returned home to Marathies to visit ill relatives. Noble Robinson and son Robert attended Mrs Lancaster’s funeral. Robinson related to Thomas Robinson who died when the coast shaft began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
M Walker
Robert Lancaster
Williie
Gome
Rossoe Bonham
Motson
Mar
Aethies
Magnus
Noble Robinson
Robert
Morris
Lacoaster
Bureday
Thomas
Robinson
akaCt
Varna Wedding and Town Notes Highlight Week
Varna week features wedding plans and local visits. Geo Conrad of Tolioa returns, Davidson of Aton Insurance visits with family, Ed Maleham returns from Normal and Estella Smith from Winona visits her grandmother. Mrs Schiafman’s funeral and burial at Myers cemetery noted.
Local Notes From Crow Meadow And Nearby Areas
Sophia Marlin and WP Williams attend the slok Mat event. Ed Quint travels to Chicago with two carloads of fat cattle. Will Meridian and sisters visit relatives near Wenona. Danila Farling’s sale attracted attendees and prices rose. Hans Christensen’s wagon accident injures him and damages the wagon near San Olita. Grange hosts oyster supper at Ottas Atkin’s home after a competitive meeting. About 50 guests, cold night, social games and singing. Oba Ackland praised as fine hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Meadow
Sophia Marlin
WP Williams
LL Oasse
Tiailwe
Ed Quint
Chicago
Will Merdian
Visi
Wenona
Dannla Farling
Dé Wiil
Kansas
Hans Christensen
Cotog Lo
San Olit'a Tayanset
Christensex
Grange
Jay
Ottas Atkin Lad
Eiday
Althot
Sil
Oba Ackland
South Whitefield News Notes Patchy Local Life
Sherman Betts remains ill as George Parsons departs. Enos Ruby visited family. Obas Bishop returns home. Mrs Hofer ill under Dr Forrest. Ola Hunt and visitors pass through. Libbie Waughop resumes music lessons. Groundhog sighting noted. party at Opham home praised. Georgie Wanghop ill with stomach catarrh. Delber Marshall visits. Arthur and Roy Hilton back from Chicago. Mr Hant celebrates 59th birthday. Grandma Jacobes sale draws modest crowd. Elzy Rowe dies of consumption. Funeral Tuesday. Oma Hoary praised. Guests at Wunder home include Kitne family and Wankhop, music program featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Sherman Betts
George Parsons
Enos Ruby
Jscohs
Sonsin
Obas
T 3 Hunt's
Wenons
Mra E Hofer
Dr Forrest
Ola Hunt
Henry
Libbie- Hoot Haws
Effie Waughop
Huffman
Sparland
Opham
Bonham
Georgie Waughop
Delber Marshall
Georgie Wanghop
Delber
Georgie
Arthur Hilton
Roy
Chicago
Anye
Weetville
Ind
Hant
Horrom
Richard
Elzy Rowe
Funerat
Psranta
Blzy
Tony
Mra Wunder
Alex
Anna
O Kitne
Baby Leanne
Pace
Wankhop
Effie
Ra L Wanoghop
Herman Hofer
Headyacobs
Obarle
Effie Walhop
Raby Jaao
Whitefield Corners Local Notes and Tragic Death
The column reports TA Rannelle illness and the arrival of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Luella Snyder of Iowa. It notes severe cold freezing cellars with lost produce. It mentions Filo Fountain named Junior League superintendent and an upcoming election of officers. It also records the death of Homer Swift after a week's illness and extended visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
TA Rannelle
Mra Luella Snyder
Iowa
Filo Fountaion
Henry Griswold
Alok
Homer Swift
Funeral Held for Local Man in Whitefield Cemetery
A local man died after a long illness and confined life. His son Abby, summoned by telegram, arrived after his death. He leaves a wife and one son. The funeral was at the church at 1 pm yesterday with interment in Whitefield cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Geo Griswold
Whitefield
Ill and social notes from a small town
Lundy and Little May Lowden are ill while other residents improve. George Bergants visiting from Benny. Bertha Christman staying with cousin Mrs Lark Ba a near Spar land. Center church Ladies Aid hosts an oyster supper Friday at Mrs Ank land's home. Mr Bogner Sr loses his best horse Sunday night, dying after four hours illness valued at 176.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lundy
Double wedding and local weddings in Steuben
Reports of multiple weddings and social events in Steuben. Bertha Tanquary wed to Thomas Monier with about 60 witnesses and a reception planned at the groom’s parents home. Edson Slarkwoll married Stella Sait with Rev James officiating, guests and relatives congenial, wishing them a prosperous life together. Also notes on illnesses and cold weather affecting residents, and other visitors including Anna Huffman Bila Bourdette visiting Bertha Tanquary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Tanquary
Lucinda Tanquary
David Watkins
Obes Tanquary
Nebraska
Anna Huffman
Bila Bourdette
Whitefield
Bertha Tanquary
Davidesenice’s
Nellie Russell
Dr ‘Royce
Mrand
Kelenbeck
Bertha
Thomas
R Monler
Steuben
Troy
Wm Monier
Henry Sait
Edson Slarkwoll
Stella
James
Edson
Sunshine and Happiness Reception at D R Blackwell’s
A reception was given them on Thursday at D R Blackwell's. They also expect to reside hereafter in Steuben on one of D Watkins' places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D R Blackwell's
Steuben
D Watkins
Local Notes and Obituaries From Marshall County
Tommy Hubbal shelled corn on Monday. Isaac Van Ostrand died here Tuesday. funeral today. Frank King, son of the widow King, is reported sick with slim chances of recovery. Karley Hubbel hired as church sexton for next year starting late February. Jonas Divelbies burial held here Monday after dying in Henry. aged 72, long-time Saratoga farmer. Residents report extreme cold and heavy ground frost. Charles Hawksworth and wife visited Bradford to see his mother severely injured by a fall. A neighbor laments corn dumped in town without weighing it.
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Charles Hawksworth
Bradford
Staica
Divel ‘Biss
Jonas Divelbies
Menry
Marshall County
Saratoga
Birthday Banquet Honors Lincoln Era Figures
Lawn Ridge held a Saturday banquet at the Sons of Veterans Hall with addresses on Abraham Lincoln the Soldier Dead and the Living Soldier of Today. Recitations and music followed under Mrs Fannie Perkins leadership. a Lincoln letter from 1843 was read, now preserved by Mrs Enos Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Fannie Perkins
Abraham Lincoln
Alden Hull
Tazewell County
la Prairie Township
Enos Briggs
Larairie
LA ROSE Delayed from last week
Mrs Jesse is down with the grip. A child of Mr Carlson's died of croup Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Rose
Jesse
Carlson
Local Notes and Minor Events From Town Reports
J D Bail made a flying trip to Lacon last week. One of Dr Smiths children was buried Monday. John Better was in Toluca Saturday on business. The measles has broken out at Mr Lickmans again. Break Grill and Mise Hintz are to be married soon. Abe Shipley expects to move onto a farm in the spring. Wm Spangler of Pearis is going to Mexico for his health. McCulley was very sick last week but is better. Marc Birgerle death expected soon. Spangler is able to be about after an attack of spa. Mrs Ripschleger and Mrs John De Vault were on the sick list last week. James Spangler visited his son in law. Broghhaus of Varna last week. Miss Bennington visiting Mrs Mark Lamp of Long Point last week. Herman Winkle, son of Carl Winkle, died of pneumonia and diphtheria on Jan 29 and was buried in the German graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J-D'Bail
Lacon
Dr Smith
John Better
Toluca
Mr Lickman
Mise *Hintz
Abe Shipley
Wm Spangler
Pearis
Mexico
Sérs Samuel
McCulley
Marc Birgerle
Eee Bresso
Spangler
Spa
Ripschleger
John Devault
James Spangler
Broghhaus
Varna
Miss Bennington
Obas Kolb and local residents noted in brief
Obas Kolb of Chicago visited the city Tuesday. MreJ P Towle tends sick parents. James Weeks is home with the grip. Ida Seaton manages her father's affairs during illness. Inser visited El Faso parents last week returning Saturday. I H Cook and family sick. Bart busy with the Record. Dr J H Seaton ill with pleurisy but improving. Mrs Albert Shepherd of Strawn helps Seaton family. Public sale of late D D Deck's effects set for Feb 25 at 1 pm on Second Street. Henry Trendt to Chicago for undertaker certification. returns Thursday. Fire at C H Eddy residence caused minor damage. Adam Deck barely escaped injury. Or McCormick recovering from a week of illness. hopes to be fully well in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obas Kolb
Chicago
Mrej P Towle
James Weeks
Ida Seaton
Inser
el Faso
Sataray
J H Seaton
Albert Shepherd
Strawn
Seaton Sisters
D. D. Deck
Second Street
Henry Trendt
C H Eddy
Adam Deck
Adam
McCormick
Agatn
Putnam and Whitefield Guests Among Local Relatives
Putnam Hmma Loomis of Whitefield visits Putnam relatives. Algiers returns to Soldiers Home in Milwaukee. Cattle ran at percent x Mra J M Williams visits parents west of town. Rev Northrup misses Lone Tree sermon due to cold. Cora Anderson recovers throat trouble and goes out. Leon Pinnell buys Oscar Olson’s stake and runs the blacksmith shop. Lizzie Haines returns from Whitefield relatives. John Jeter returns to Roanoke from uncles. Mr and Mrs C F Anderson and Carrie Williams join Leon H Pinnell at his Princeton home, stay with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Drake. Mr and Mrs Gha and Lloyd attend meeting. Lloyd lectures on return from England. Admission 150. Valentine social by Queen League at Award Williams residence draws large crowd. net proceeds slightly over 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Haines
Whitefield
Putnam
John Jeter
J R Robinson
Roanoke
F Anderson
Carrie Williams
Leon H Pinnell
Princeton
Frank Drake
Pearine Bee
Lloyd_ of
Magnolia News Notes and Local Social Items
Edith King serves as a caller in Magnolia while townspeople report many children recovering from whooping cough. Harry Beck starts a singing class and George Ditman reportedly married. Mrs Massie and her daughter visit Mrs Smith’s family in the country. Brother Zellerie hosts a series of mustings and a town feast invites everyone.
Local Family Visits and School News At Oxbow
Mra Clara Roberts and her daughter Anita visited their Town home with sister Etta Bobbitt. Charlie Hannum and Tamila were guests of Mr and Mrs Those bine for Sunday School. Vivian Hawes visited Martin King. Nellie Kennedy mourns a family death as Union School missed a session due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Roberts
Anita
Etta Bobbitt
Charlie Hannum
Will Moffit
Hennepin Roads News Briefs and Local Notes
Maggie Morse rests at home as families tussle with Ig alippe. Mrs Forrest called Francis last Monday. A shooting event at Pools farm drew a large crowd. Klondike plans a Springfield trip this week. Andrew Morse and Alice ill. speedy recovery wished. Truman Packingham visits, returns home. Pools schoolhouse debating society closes after several meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Morse
Igalippe
Mra
W C Forrest
Francis
de Mae
Pools Farm
Klondike
Springfield
Andrew Morse
Daugh Alice
Truman Packingham
O H Ransona
Pools
Married on March 7 at Onatholis church
In MT PALATINE area notes, Miss Regina Leoach and Mr Fred Wolf wed at the Onatholis church. The couple, described as worthy young people, began their life together with many friends witnessing the ceremony. Local visits include Mrs McGee leading an OB meeting and various relatives visiting relatives in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
James Whalin
Onatholis
Regina Leoach
Fred Wolf
Florid community notes and family updates
Geo Hetrick suffered a grip attack. Adam Deininger moved his affections to Morse farm Isat Friday. Rev J T Elisa and wife of Lostant visited last weekend. Mrs Ross of Stark guest of daughter Mrs Ernest Bliss this week. Cherley Oulkirk bought the O Neal property in Florid. No school at Florid last Friday due to sickness. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Ernest Bliss last Wednesday night. The Tinkertown team hauled to Spring Valley despite 24 degrees below zero. Last week brought cold records with an average 19 below from Feb 6 to Feb 13. Jack Frost damaged many cellars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Hetrick
Adam Deininger
Morse Farm
Friay
J T Elisa
Lostant
Mra Ross
Stark County
Whittaker
Ernest Bliss
Ernest
Tinkertown
Spring Valley
Jack Frost
Honest Medicine for LaGrippe in South Gardiner
George W Waitt of South Gardiner Maine reports a severe cough cold chills and grip that nothing helped until Chamberlains Cough Remedy was used. He praises the product as the only effective medicine and says a 50 cent bottle cured him. Sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrigpe
George W. Waitt
South Gardiner
Chamberlain
Dr Powell
Milo Notes and Obituaries from Milo Local News
Ray Sutherlone suffers grip illness. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Harry Moore. Thomas Brown gravely ill with pneumonia. James Gudgle of Dalles county, Iowa visits friends. Abe McClain of Calhoun county visits his father and brothers. Christian Endeavor social planned at Mr and Mrs E Rees home February 17. Thomas Fairbanks killed on the Chicago and Grand Trunk line near Imlay Michigan. He leaves a wife and family in Grand Rapids. Funeral in Buda and burial at Milo cemetery with family relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Milo
Ray Sutherlone
Harry Moore
Thomas Brown
James’ Gudgle
Dalles County
Abe McClain
Calhoun County
Christian Endeavor Society
E . Rees
Thomas Fairbanks
Chicago
G Rand Tronk
Imlay
Mich
Grand, Rapids
LD Fairbanks
Buda
OB & Q
Bradford 82
Milo Cemetery
Buris
Lone Tree School Entertainment Event
A school program at Lone Tree is set for February 18 at 7 45 p m. The program features negro minstrelsy del sarte drill recitations music and Teuson a vaudeville style performer who will display sleight of hand and contortion. Admission 25 cents.
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Lone Tree
Delsarte
Teuson
Willienoe
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People's Store
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Tro Glenn
Toluos
Geo Conrad
Tolioa
Davidson
Aton Ins
Fefo
Frank Grill
Shell Corn
Zib Martin
Martin & Martin
W Moffatt
Ed Maleham
Normal
Estella Smith
Winona
Minnesota
F Wier
Schiafman
Myers
Lauia Preble
Magnolia
Martin Bros
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Willie Wright
Washington
Mamie Little
Whitefield Coenterd
Ming Clark
Obas Hannam
Will Nelson
Mra M Worthington
Center
Energid Society
E Seelye
Dora Somers
Church
Bankland
Thay abAuwes Air
Gannah Jones
Illinois
Seteuben
Lawn Ridge
Hennepin
Nancy Michener
Vivian Hawes
Martin King
B.wilson
George Lippert
Hennep
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Union School
Miss Kennedy
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