Local Notes From Sparland and Vicinity
Sparland residents report illnesses with Mrs. Frank VanAntwerp on the sick list. Flora Trompeter traveled to Peoria on Tuesday. Cartwright departed for Toronto on Monday. Howard Bolender went to Peoria to seek work. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Davey Hunt on Thursday February 10. Andrew Aitchison and wife visited Chicago Tuesday evening. Mrs. Schaaf returns home after six weeks with relatives in Peoria. Theodore Kaiser of Henry and Henry Franks' family hosted visitors Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank VanAntwerp
Flora Trompeter
Peoria
Cartwright
Toronto
S. D. Howard Bolender
Davey Hunt
Andrew Aitchison
Chicago
Schaaf
Theodore Kaiser
Henry
Henry Franks
Charles Stowell
A. Caldwell
Wm. Nickerson
St. Francis Hospital
Ruby Morgan
Chillicothe
Bert Wilcox
Congregational Church
Local social notes include visits and weddings across towns
Will Gifton canvasses for the Farmers' Ledger for Orrin Frisbey while neighbors host gatherings and visits. Emma Cumming's grammar room pupils held a Tuesday party. Miss Minnie Olson returned from Peoria with Arlene Wild. Edna Thomas and Edna Hoadley attended birthday events and church dedications. The Baptist church hosts a Friday sermon by Dr. Geistheit and a Valentine party. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar McLaughlin celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary with friends, as Edith Dunlap's daughter and Halsey Monier wed, then depart for Chicago and future plans in Henry or Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Gifton
Farmers’ Ledger
Orrin Frisbey
Emma Cumming
John van Antwerp
Edna Thomas
Harry Greene
Chicago Heights
Maxwell
John Haney
Oscar McLaughlin
Wm. Donovan
Henry
Wallace Hoadley
Minnie Olson
Peoria
Arlene Wild
Elsie Hoadley
Toulon
Tesmer
Eva Hoadley
Booth Lowery
M.E
Lilly Simpson
Bedford
Harry Seibolt
Ben Russell
H. Marshall
Louis Osborne
Rist
Mrs. Monier
Chicago
Dedication Sunday for Baptist Church Raises Funds
Dedication day drew full church services with prayers and solos as Dr. Brand led the program. The building debt stood at 1598 dollars with almost 1300 raised at the afternoon session and the remaining 300 sought in the evening. The praise-filled event praised the building committee and noted a dramatic transformation to a now beautiful, debt-free structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand
State Convention
Rist
Methodist Church
McCartney
Osborne
Richmond
Lacon
L. N. Osborne
Lacon Quartet
Rev. Elliott
Fred Hacker
Dr. Brand
Barr
Elliott
President Helps Orphans In Macon Georgia
An endorsement from the president of the Industrial and Orphans' home in Macon Georgia describes Electric Bitters as a superior medicine for stomach liver and kidney troubles. The testimonial notes it strengthens and builds weak individuals and improves appetite. Available at 50 cents at A J Tronmonger's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial and Orphans’ Home
Macon
A. J. Tronmonger
La Prairie notes and community events wrap
Peoria calls and local visits mark the week with Ethan Wilmot hosting, Elsworth Weekley visiting Indiana, and A Wilmot from Chicago visiting his mother. Births list twin daughters born February 17 to Mr and Mrs Richard Wiles. Rev Black called to Sterling Kansas after his father's death. Marsden Calder visited Peoria. A show drew young folks Saturday night. Epworth League plans February 18 entertainment at the town hall with sunbonnets hats and aprons booths. Will Scott in Chicago. Washingtonian supper February 22 at town hall with booths and sale of crafts. Ella Hastings Tillie Kelenbach Hugh Hastings Will Kelenbach Charlie Russell attend Peoria party. A new rural mail carrier assault law took effect January 1, with penalties up to 1000 dollars or three years. Ten of thirty six census enumerator exam candidates at Wilgin were women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Will Scott
Chicago
M. EH
Town Hall
A. ©. Wilmot
H. N. Wilmot
Ella Hastings
Tillie Kelenbach
Hugh Hastings
Will Kelenbach
Charlie Russell
Peoria
Local notes from Camp Grove Peoria and area events
Camp Grove residents and visitors frequent Peoria for church and social events. A bank in Camp Grove reported a playful vandalism with bib overalls pinned to a banner. A wedding at St Patrick's church united Lizzie Lawless with Henry Geitner, with a breakfast at the bride’s home and later housekeeping near Holmes farm. Ransom Kelley and Mabel Sutton wed in Wauwatosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
George Lombard
Peoria
Thomas Kelly
Murtaugh
Sheffield
Dan O'Brien
R. J. Fennell
Siyk
Thomas Reilly
A. Renzi
Wm, King
Dave Ross
Letha Hawkins
Father Roach
St. Bede’s College
John Cohrs
Mollie E. Hartley
John McGinn
Nelle Day
G. L. Schultz
W. J. Owens
Dan
Wm. Aitchison
St. Patrick’s Church
Lizzie
Frances Lawless
Henry Geitner
J. E. Roach
Aileen O’brien
George Geltner
Geitner
Holmes
Ransom Kelley
Mabel Sutton
Wauwatosa
Wis
Andrew Kelley
Richard Kelley
Isaac Sutton
Coughs to Cures and Church News from Peoria to Chillicothe
Frightful cough and lung trouble lift 115 to 160 pounds credited to Dr King’s New Discovery. Miss Armina Caldwell undergoes cancer operation at Proctor hospital Peoria. Revival ends with service for new members in Galva. Local visits and hospital news across several towns with community church events and patient updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Chamblin
Manchester
A. J. Tronmonger
Armina Caldwell
Proctor Hospital
Peoria
Jennie Swann
Cecil Shafer
Ottawa
Stead of
Galva
L. A. Chapin
C. T. Newell
Marion Adams
Princeville
H. H. Nurse
Blue Ridge
F. D. Nurse
B. F. Gilbert
Nurse
Perkins
Ethel Stowell
Miss Greene
Toulon Academy
Church Admits Members After Sickness and Effort
The pastor was received into membership by ex-Deacon Morris Perkins and led seven letters and several confessions of faith. New members include Rev. and Mrs. A. B. Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goodrich, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Nurss, Mrs. Jennie Swann, and several couples and individuals. Pastors and people praise the recent effort strengthening the church’s role. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as remedy for skin and minor injuries at 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Perkins
A. B. Curtis
Charles Goodrich
N. E. Nurss
Jennie Swann
Thomas Collins
Henry H. Crady
Amelia Winkler
Ruth Wilcox
Sumner Perkins
Alma Wilson
Ella Prichard
Susie Prichard
Fannie Wilcox
Rose Wilcox
Speer Family Report From Spring Valley and Peoria News
Local notes detail travels in Illinois and Florida. Names include Speer, Dunn, Hagan, Blood, Nickerson, Hillebrand, and Stesser with events from spring visits, hospital care, and a 20th wedding anniversary. An Armenian address is praised. a Hot Springs health update and a St. Louis marriage are mentioned. Also included are a medical ad for Foley’s Honey and Tar and Saratoga tax dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillebrand
Wm. Nickerson
Peoria
Ed Stesser
Court House News Probate and Real Estate Transfers
Probate matters list adjustments notices for multiple deceased estates including Charles Hilgin and Emma Higin with allowed claims amounts. Real estate transfers record numerous parcel deeds among Jennie Higgins, Henry, Evans, Wenona, and La Prairie. Marriage licenses issued for several couples in Henry and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Koehler
Cornelius Palmer
Charles Elgin
Charles Hilgin
Henry Cemetery Association
Charles Motter
H. H. Sigber
C. C. Doran
Emil Schuster
Melette Schuster
Fred W. Potter
Guardian Ad
Varna
John Crone
Ira Lant
Wenona
D. H. Gregg
Thomas Russell
Anna Belle Parker
Henry
Wm. Bell
Mary Conlan
James Caldwell
Wm. Root
S End
la Prairie
Betty Johnson
Jacob
Ellen Marshall
Sec
Luther M. Bell
John Farley
Emily Sparling
Covell
Robert Smith
Evans
Margaret Bressen
Toluca
Henry I. Geitner
Princeville
Elizabeth Lawless
Camp Grove
Andrew Mercian
Josephine Ely
Ernest Kearney
Pontiac
Florence Russell
Steuben
Doans Kidney Pills End Back Pain In Henry County
Henry residents suffer back pain and kidney issues, with justice of the peace C W Woodward testifying that Doans Kidney Pills relieved his spells after trying other remedies. Ad touts Doans kidney pills as a permanent cure, priced 50 cents, sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Dean
C. W. Woodward
Justice of the Peace
N. Second Street
Henry, Til
Segraves
Segraves’ Drug Store
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Doan
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Rocky Mount, N. C
A. J. Ironmonger
Henry, Ill
J. I
Milwaukee
Keystone
International “Dairy
M. McLaughlin
Sparland, Ill
William A. Smith
Chicago Veterinary College
Illinois
Col H. F. McVicker
Fredonia Avenue
Sparland Department
Sparland Personals
Wilgin
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
N. Y
J. P. Sossman
Cornelius
N. C
Bucklen
Foley
A. J
Mr. Chessman
St. Louis
Olive Grieves
George Grieves
Lacon Woolen Mills
The
Baptist Church
Lacon and
Sparland
Emma McMurtrie
Hexter Bros
Crews
McMurtrie
Chillicothe Bulletin
Alton’s Square
Saratoga
Saratoga Township
Duke Bros
J. I. O’brien
Court House News
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