Ting Sister Towns Sparland Notes From O'Garrett to Mar 1
Local notes report O Garret at home Sunday while W Tanner and youngest child stay wary. Rev Reynolds preaches at Chillicothe. J W McClanahan visits from Pearle. Henry-Davies and a Davis child ill. O Leary to Watseka for farm work. Alf Botts buys bay ponies. March 1 moves noted for Sparr house, Windsor Hotel rental, Parker sale to Upogratt, land lease east of road. Community updates include a missionary event, Bert Sparling entering meat market with Will Tancum, pension inquiry, and marriages at David Mathias home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Botts
Will Iarney
M E Sparr
Ambrose Cumming
Geo Duncan
Windsorl
Orrin-Frlabey
AJ Parker
D Upograt
John Newell
William O'Leary
Beehe
Baptist Church
Mra Woodell
Bert Sparling
Henry
Will ‘Tancum
Bert
Robinson
Pension Department
Maxwell
al Mlestwood
Peoria
Will
Frank A Barr
Roscoe Bonham
Chiledren
St Paul
Minn
Roscoe
Caine-Martland
Clayton Lodge
Chris Jacobson
Miss Mathias
Thos Hensiey
David Mathias
Local notes and visits fill Varna and nearby towns
Maggie Martin keeps IT pacing in Varna while Dr Evans visits Lostant on business. J B Wright and children spent Sunday in Varna. Joan McGoy visited at his grandfather W McCoy’s. Jose Nelson traveled to Wenonah to visit Mr Appleton. Miss Moyone Holmstrom received remembrances on her birthday. Regulars include the Norkons, Mr and Mrs Norkon Joe Wasmer’s return to Storm Lake, Iowa, and Miss Shields in town with neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra J B Wright
Varne
Ella Noleonts
Hultgron
Joan McGoy
W McCoy
Jose Nelson
Wenonn
Appleton
Nis Wright
Oleberger
Quincy
Mees Norkon
Joe Wasmer
Storm Lake
Iowa
Moyone Holmstrom
Mary
Ter Iittio
Errth
Della Myers
Valcaburets
Ab Hiv
John Shields
Nik Shbields
Whithfield Center Social and Property Notices
Mildred Clitt of Henry visited J O Hill's last week. Mr Harney's sale Monday sold property totaling 1700. Our teacher resumed duties after a siege of the trip. Mr Medearls moves into Aukland house. Weather good and travel active. John Watchhorn of Lacon reports strong monument business. Reception for Mr and Mrs Eddie Ketchum well attended. Dupid hints at another wedding at Center soon. A dressmaker hiring Henry's top seamstress arouses suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whithfield Center
Mildred Clitt
Henry
J O Hill
Harney
Medearls
Aukland
Henry Aukland
John Watchhorn
Lacon
Monument
Eddie Ketchum
Dupid
Whitefield notes and local incidents in Sunday report
Mrs Salisbury and Clara visited Grandma Jacobs as Henry, Wm Jacobs plans move to Henry. Effie Waughop enjoyed time with grandparents at Henry. Mrs Hofer convalesces amid family and friends. Al Fleetwood returns to Peoria. foreman role in Mosers Catright & Russell welcomed back. A fire near T H Hunt’s property raises concerns of vandalism. George Waughop injures foot while splitting wood. Dr Forrest treats. recovery expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Routh-Whitebeld
Effie Waughop
Henry
Marvia Waughop
Anton Kahn
Clifton
Hofer
Frank Wander
al Fleetwood
South Lacon
South Whitefield
Peoria
Fleetwood
Mosers Catright & Russell
Balin
T Hunt
George Woughop
Misa Yonneg
Dr Forrest
Youny
James Henry Griswold obituary details Civil War service
Whitefield Corners James Henry Griswold born December 20 1842 in Diana Lewis County NY. Survived by mother Mary, brother George of Milo and sisters Mrs Sutherland Iowa and Mrs Joel Fosdick Chenoa Ill. Moved with parents to state in 1844. Enlisted at 19, served three years then reenlisted until war end. Married Lovica Swift in 1860 at Milo. Lived in Livingston County near Sannemin, owned 160 acres, later moved to Peoria for retirement preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henry Griswold
Diana
Lewis County
Henry
Mary Griswold
George
Milo
Sutherland
Iowa
Joel Fosdick
Chenoa
Ill
Lovica Swift
Livingston County
Sannemin
Peoria
Funeral in Whitefield for 1899 death at JP Swift homestead
The community gathered at the Whitefield church last week to mourn a man who died February 13 1899 at the old JP Swift homestead where he was married almost 33 years prior. Relatives from Henry and Whitefield attended, with many paying last respects as his wife and son faced a broken heart. The body rests in Whitefield cemetery beside other family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry and
Whitefield
JP Swift
Moses
Alby Griswold
Joel Fosdick
Charley
Charley. They All Returned To Their Homes Last of the Week, Mrs Griswold
Peoria
Emma Swift
Mary Fosdick
Griswold
Mra Joel Fosdick
Mra Sutherland
Visited kin and moves noted in local notices
LT Wilson transported cattle to Chicago and returned with another carload for fattening. Mrs Elizabeth Aukland travels to Eureka to visit daughter and newborn grandson. Hattie Spencer engaged to Mr Fulton announced at Knox College. Crow Meadow Grange admitted nine new members and plans a special meeting next Saturday. Mrs Lyman Hunt and daughter back from Chicago with limited improvement. Mr and Mrs H L Ketchum farewells before Nebraska move. Pete Bell relocates across the river and Chas Aukland rents house. Jessie Peck visiting Whiteside County to stay summer with aunt Geo Vail sending trunk. Robaest Hatcher to move to old Haht homestead and work by day. Horse and buggy returned from Grange oyster supper unscathed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Monier
Wilson
Chicago
Hilzabeth Aukland
Eureka
Mra Stringer
Hattie Spencer
Fulton
Knox College
Crow Meadow Grange
Lyman Hunt
H.l Ketchum
Spencer Ketchum
Nebraska
Pete Bell
Chas Aukland
Will Donovan
Mr Bell
Jessie Peck
Whiteside
Geo Vail
Robaest Hatcher
Robart
Grange
Visit Notes from Putnam Trip Mention Loomis and Loomis
Emma Loomis visited Putnam last week as Merland and Tremain workers are mentioned. Thos Monler and a Steuben bride are noted in the brief item with limited context. This appears to be a short society or local correspondence blurb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Emma Loomis
Putnam
Amends Merdlan
Mra Tremain
Thos Monler
Bride of Steuben
Camp Grove Notes and Local Happenings
Maud Leadley recovers from an attack. AA Webber bought Sami King last week. Attendees gathered for the sale of Wm Harney on Monday. Dr Malone and bride plan housekeeping near the Grove. Henry Malone ill, Dre Maldit aided pneumonia scare. Walter Davidson and wife welcome a new son last week. Mr Calton of Bradford may run the post office. Wm Jacobs to move to the Smith farm in Saratoga. MW A camp 3350 plans a new hall when weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
Maud Leadley
AA Webber
Sami King
Wm Harney
Dr Malone
Bride
Ryan Place
Henry Malone
Wm -Malone
Dre-MaDiit
Walter Davidson
Waller
Calton
Bradford
Wm Jacobs
Smith Farm
Saratoga
Marriage of Harry Winans and Ellen Aitchford
It is noted that building may be cheaper than renting their hall. This week chronicles the marriage of Harry Winans of LaFayette to Miss Ellen Aitchfort of Tas Prairie at the bride’s father David Aitchison’s home three miles southeast of Camp Grove. They left that afternoon for a new home near LaFayette. Best wishes for long life and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Winans
LaFayette
Ellen Aitchfort
Tas Prairie
David Aitchison
Camp Grove
Mystic Cure Claims Immediate Rheumatism Relief
A dubious patent remedy named “Mystic Cure” is advertised to cure rheumatism and neuraglia in 1 to 3 days. The ad asserts swift system-wide action and immediate disappearance of symptoms after the first dose, sold by J E Powell, druggist, Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Je&f A
Grace Eien Weds Harvey C Winans at La Prairie Center
Grace Eien and Harvey C Winans united in marriage at the Aitchison home in La Prairie Center with relatives gathered. Emma Winans led a wedding march as the couple stood beneath evergreen festoons, Rev J P Nasbit officiated, and a reception follows at the Winans family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Locke
Rey
Grace Eien
Harvey C. Winans
la Fayette
Emma Winans
J P Nasbit
Mey
Winans
Funeral attendees recall town deaths in 1899 Hennepin area
In Hennepin, 70 year old W Bowman died of apoplexy at Riverside cemetery during the funeral procession for Hon Jas H Seaton. Dr James H Seaton, longtime local official and businessman born 1836, died after pneumonia at his Mulberry Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bowman
R-W-Bowman
Riverside Cemetery
Peoria
Strestor
Bowman
James HW
Seaton
Mulberry and
Fifth Avenue
Hennepin
James H Seaton
100 F Lodge
Putnam County Bible Society
Cleveland
Haa
G AR
ME Obarch
LF Zinser
J O Zoeller
Magnolia
Mao
Willard Vin
Allen
Ida Seaton
Bowling Green
Indiana
Clay County
Ind
Regimental veteran honored with long Civil War service
A veteran served in many campaigns including Knoxville and Atlanta. promoted to hospital steward, he fought in all battles of his regiment. He was honorably discharged July 17 1885 in Pulaski Tennessee and later served as county superintendent of schools in Potnam County. Sympathy extended to his bereaved daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promond
Isy
Terra Haute Ind
Knoxville
Tenn
Atlanta
Kenesaw Mountain
Macon
Pytaska
Tons
Needville
Pulaska
Potnam
Local items from Putnam and surrounding towns
Fred Ball of Atchinson and Sheriff Paxon of Hennepin visited town on Tuesday. Weddings are planned for Geo Wheeler with Milly Downey and Mamie Wheeler with Charles Beloke. Durben Downey family received a surprise party. Christian church social at Henry Daily’s residence. Negro minstrel show at the old Brick church Friday night. Daniel Stipp sickness affects teaching. Miss Finley covers. Rey Lloyd of Henry gave a well attended lecture Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Granville
Christain
Henry
Baroley
Old Brick
Geo Wheeler
Milly Downey
Mamie Wheeler
Charles Beloke
Peoria
Daniel Stipp
Misa Finley
Carris Williams
Rey Lloyd
Magnolia notes on gospel meetings and social event
Magnolia reports ongoing gospel meetings drawing good attendance. Local visitors including Mr Hill and sisters from Lundy called on John Dean, while Genevieve Fank of OxBow visited R W Spencer. A seven pound baby girl arrived to welcome Clyde and Mrs Clyde Merideth. Magnolia ladies host a sociable at the Masonic Hall on March 4 to benefit Megat Ba me. all are invited to bring baskets of good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia T . Lash
Mr Hill
Sisters of
Lundy
John Dean
Genevieve Fank
OxBow
R W Spencer
Clyde Merideth
Clyde
Magnolia
Masonic Hall
Local Gleanings From Rutland and Nearby Towns
Rutland and nearby areas feature visits by Kate Bishop MT Palatine and Chas Ware with families in Marseilles and Lostant, and multiple travel and social notes. John Travis schedules a public sale Feb 28 while the Ladies Circle serves lunch and a missionary topic prompts thoughtful remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT Palatine
Kate Bishop
Rutland
Sidney Stansell
Sam Williams
Florid
Chas Ware
Marseilles
John Travis
Harry Barr
Lostant
Geo Davis
Ida Hurth
la Salle
Bush
Hennepin
Jerry Stansell
Maggie Henney
Wesley Robinson
MaGee
Chicago
Roy Edgerton
Joseph
James McNabb
Princeton
Illinois Farmer's Institute
Emme Clark
Arlington Snees
Hennepin Roads and Local Movements Report
John Morse visited Vares last Sunday and Anna Morse returned to Washburn last Monday. Mrs L L T Broaddus came home last Saturday. Farmers in the vicinity plan moves. Chas Ransom had misfortune last week. Mr Camp of Washburn and Andrew More were on business Saturday. Henry Morse seen with relatives in Washburn and Low Point before returning home last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin Roads
John Morse
Vares
Anna Morse
Washburo
Ll. T Broaddus
Drew Morse
Chas Ransomz
Mr Camp
Washburn
Andrew More
Henry Morse
Washbor
Low Point
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Powers‘ Fair Store
Boaides
Powers Fair Store
Varna
Maggie Martin
Dr Evans
Sebscribo
The
Republican
Whitefield Corners
Gel. Herjline
Gannah Jones
Illinois
Snell
Chillioothe
Voiire Molesses
Brim
Bertha Tanquary
O Tanquary
Posudick
Lucian Fosdick
Agan
Benedict
Besberaligo
Frank Brokaw
Bengue
Llorence
Dr Pershing
Lillian
Ronnie Bowman
Cash
Carrie
Rankin
Streator
Charley Leeds
Albert Forrester
Charley Cook
avery _lip
Jood
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