Local Notices and Illnesses Share Small Town Updates
Mrs. Dunlap suffers neuralgia of the heart while E 8 Duncan and Otto Frank tend illness care. News reports Mrs. J R Bouton’s sister Amos Barton with pneumonia and Miss Angie Baughman’s Chicago aunt Newton Swift ill. James Monier buried with Masonic rites. Lostant at Sparland high school game ends with Lostant winning two halves. Road conditions and local sickness thread through the week with varied family updates and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed van Antwerp
Rhode Island
J. R. Bouton
Fostoria
Amos Barton
Angie Baughman
Chicago
Newton Swift
Ross Haines
John Christman
Sharmock
Texas
Allison Pettett
Mr. Pettett
James Monier
William
Thomas Monier
Sparland
Saratoga Cemetery
Mr. Perry
Weinburger Place
John Marland
Randall
Lostant
Marland
Hannum
William Phillips
Lestant
Harrison Gehr
Maud Duncan
Community Notes Briefs From Sparland Area
Local items list happenings around Sparland including a telephone pole removal by Tim, a harp recital at the Baptist church, Flora Trumpeter returning from Pekin, and family visits. The Sparland lodge plans a Washington’s Birthday entertainment at the town hall on February 22. Readers note ongoing church meetings and farm plans, with updates on residents’ health, property sales, and a Mystic Workers contest between two captains Ed Van Antwerp and Miss Maud Dunkan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber
Masons
Tim
Henry Wetzel
Baptist Church
Flora Trumpeter
Pekin
Mrs. Beitz
Sparland Lodge
A. M
Washington
Ruby Olson
John Cerva
Myron Newell
St. Louis
Musquotah
Kewanee
Chicago
Ray
Frank
Jennie
Dora Handley
Ruenzie
O Leary Outsmarts Doctors In Hospital Feat Theatrical
A Marshall County resident William O Leary faked illness to avoid surgery after doctors of Peoria hospital planned an operation. He refused the procedure when the price of $600 was named and walked out, later declaring he felt fine and has not been sick since. The tale linked to local Peoria Star coverage stirs local curiosity as stories of medical ethics and money are recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Wm. O'Leary
Peoria
Lacon
O'Leary
O’leary
Funeral for James Monier Remains in Steuben Township
James Monier of Steuben township dies in Sioux City at 62 after Bright's disease. Funeral held at Saratoga M B church with Masonic rites. brother Charles and Thomas travel from Missouri and Illinois to attend. Survived by wife and two daughters Zara and Vivian. Pallbearers include six nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Monier
Thomas Monier
Henry
William Monier
Steuben
Bright
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Sioux City
Charles
Missouri
Thomas
William
Steuben Township
Saratoga M. B
Gehr
Sparland
Thomas Martin
Lacon
Lawn Ridge
la Prairie
Jane Monier
Isle of Man
Brimfield
Saratoga Township
Marshall County
J. N. Fuller
Illinois
California
State University
Iowa City
Marysville
Emerson
Neb
Salem
S. C
Zara
Vivian
Bosworth
John Monier
Annawan
Farrell Hosfield
Californi
Monier
Edward Monier
John Collins
James Collins
Charles Cullins
Bonham Area Socials and Local News Recap
A record of community notes from Bonham area including a basket social at the Bonham school house scheduled for Thursday evening, plus visits by Calvin Starliper and others. Marriage news reports Ada Ray and Jesse Peck wed at Sparland, with details on families and future home near Wyanet. Additional items mention visitors at the Waughop and Gallup households, a funeral in Saratoga M. B. E., and local job and visit updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham School House
Calvin Starliper
Lee Moore
George Gallup
Neighborhood Moves and Sunday Visits Report
Whitefield Center residents Mr. and Mrs. Ropert Daniels spent Sunday at Thomas Hayward's. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Daniels of Henry visited D. Hubbard's. Meta and Etta Lassman stayed with Grandpa and Grandma Johnson of Saratoga last weekend. Several moving in this week with Will Daniels moving to the old Harris place and Nick Smith taking a new residence nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ropert Daniels
Thomas Hayward’s
Frank Daniels
Henry
D. Hubbard's
Meta
Etta Lassman
Grandma Johnson
Saratoga
Will Daniels
Harris Place
Nick Smith
Will Daniels Moves and Will Baker Opens New Role
Will Daniels relocates from the Ball place and Will Baker takes his place as Nick Smith leaves. Henry Aukland returns home from Paxton after attending his brother William’s funeral last Sunday. Grandma Aukland also returns from Paxton after three months away. Mr and Mrs Edward Rowe and family travel to Dunlap on Wednesday for Mrs Rowe’s grandmother Mrs Fawcette’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Daniels
Will Baker
Nick Smith
Henry Aukland
Paxton
William
Grandma Aukland
Edward Rowe
Dunlap
Last Week Socials and Local Events Note Camp Grove Fire
Will Salisbury spent a few days with friend Peter Green. John Hickey's Camp Grove house burned to the ground on Saturday. James O'Brien attended a Bradford play on Tuesday night. Ed Stang held a social dance with friends on Tuesday. The grip is prevalent in the vicinity. H. B. Wilson and Wm Hennessey shredded fodder last week. A True was a caller at the old home recently. Tina Hawksworth visits her brother in Peoria. Albert Beech sold his driving horse to Charles Salisbury last week. Ed Clark, lately bedridden, is up and around but weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Salisbury
Peter Green
John Hickey
Camp Grove
James O’brien
Bradford
Ed Stang
H. B. Wilson
Wm. Hennessey
A. True
Tina Hawksworth
Peoria
Albert Beech
Charles Salisbury
Ed Clark
South Milo News Highlights Local Notices and Births
Mary Harris remains ill as Marjory Smith visits family. Henry Mattison sick under Dr Hess care. Epworth League officers elected led by Mrs Jennie Chenoweth. a new baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Burckey. Carl Sherman ill with pneumonia. John Fuller loses a colt to lockjaw. local trading, sales, and church events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Milo
Mary Harris
Marjory Smith
Henry Mattison
Hess
Austin
Will
John McLane
Thomas McLane
Agnes Cohrs
Elsse Bentley
Atha Longman
Lacon
Winnie Taylor
Maud Moffitt
Epworth League
Jennie Chenoweth
Mabel McLane
Hattie Reid
Anna Schwab
Alta Orwig
Pauline Schwab
Edna McLane
Mabel Bonner
Franklin Family Leaves Lacon for Law Practice
Mr. Franklin departs Tuesday to the southwest to establish a law practice with his son Blake, a former special agent for the United States General Land Office at Topeka. Blake, a George Washington University law graduate, will join when the elder Franklin settles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Lacon
J. H. Franklin
Blake
United States General Land Office
Topeka
Kaw
George Washington University
Washington
D. C
Lacan
War Department
Harrison
State Normal Schools of
Kansas
Lacon Board of Education
Probate Court Records and Real Estate Transfers Summary
Probate Court actions include wills admitted to probate for Charles Moss and George H. Bassett and letters testamentary issued to Lydia Bassett and executor Paul Zichler. Lena Adams receives administration with a 2000 bond. Real estate transfers list multiple trustees and private sales in towns Varna Toluca LaCon and licenses for marriages. Teachers’ examinations and certificate renewals scheduled by E Frank Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Moss
George H. Bassett
Lydia Bassett
Balthaser ‘AnseLicks
Paul Zichler
Hubert Adams
Lena Adams
Free Mission Church
Bertram V. Smith
Varna
Florian Linse
Mtilda Linge
Henry
John Grieves
Christine Wightman
Lacon
Mike Pryzynski
Vincent Yakaebovski
Toluca
Joseph Prycznski
Mike Johanas
Parmelia & Loyd
William Hedrick
Lajcon
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