Sparland News Highlights Local Visits and Events
The Sparland column reports Miss Minnie Tanquary ill with grip, visits by Mr. and Mrs. Marshall and others, openings and upcoming programs, a February event by Miss Taylor and Miss Gehr, and funeral attendees from nearby towns. A double header at Town Hall drew a live crowd with Sparland losing to Chillicothe and narrowly to Lacon. The M. and M. club hosted a reunion with Mrs. Luft and introduced new members Bertha Hastings, Ruth Hastings, and Bula Hoskins.
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Sparland
Chillicothe
Lacon
Sara Childs
Carbon Cliff
Mary. Buart
Mamie. Jacobson
Anna Luft
M. C. Marshall
Bdw Shafer
Bertha
Ruth Hastings
Bula Hoskins
Remembering Erna Wilde Girl Dies at 11 in Sparland
Erna Blanche Wilde born Sept 17 1904 in Sparland Ill died Feb 27 1916 at her mother's home aged 11 years 5 months. She was a beloved fifth grade student in Miss Della Taylor's room and active in Sunday School. Survived by her mother two sisters Vera and Arlene and grandparents. brother Leland preceded her in death. Funeral held at M church on Saturday at 2 p.m.
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Erna Blanche Wilde
Erna Blanche ‘ Wilde
May E. Wilde
Sparland
Ill
Blanche
Della Taylor
Washington
Leland
Vera
Arlene
The Finest Wall Papers On Display For 1916 Season
The choicest and most complete line of wall papers for the 1916 season is on display in the showroom. With spring cleaning approaching, visit now to see a large assortment and secure selections before lines are picked over. Don’t delay, come today.
Honorary Interment for Blanche Gehr at Sparland
Mary Ann Edlin Hoadley of Worcester England born Feb 22 1823 died Feb 4 1915 near Sparland aged 86 years 11 months 24 days. Survived by three sons two daughters 16 grandchildren three great grandchildren and siblings. Rev H B Ward officiated at Sparland church with Psalms 90 12 and page of Mark 5 references. Interment in Sparland cemetery beside late husband I H Gehr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Ward
Mabelle
Elsie Gehr
Messrs
F. H Gehr
A. Aitchison
Jesus
Garden of Eden
Grant Royce
Milford Marshall
Ratio Campbell
Dean Aitchison
Blanche
Mary Ann Hoadley
Mary Ann Ijdlin
Worcester
England
Sparland
America
New York
Alsha
George Hoadley
Nelson
Hoadley
Thenus Hollow
Zinger
Peoria
Adeline Robinson
Toulon
Charles
Mabelle Gehr
Lelta Maxwell
F. H. Gehr
Baneta Sparr
Wm. Osborne
Robert Buck
Wm. Hill
Lewis
Thomas Nighswonger
I. H. Gehr
Nortician
South Whitefield Notes Mixed Health and Moves
Mrs. Whitmer is reported doing nicely while Mrs. Afel suffers after effects of the grip. John Hofer shipped hogs to Peoria. Mr. Hofer is noted as a good hog raiser. Ed and Levi Tomlinson’s mother visited. Thomas Ferling hired to Mr. Prather for farming. Mrs. Anna Ely Blough returns to Bloomington. Walter Holler attended his son’s sale. Walter and family moved to Peoria. Charles Sellers moves to Marshall home. Hunt relatives learn of Lloyd Sars Wherry’s death on Feb 10 in Arkansas. Frank Farling and family moved. Mr. Hayline to Farling place and becomes a resident. Mrs. McLusky is sick. Dr. Cromwell visits. Wunder visits Decatur. DeWalt saws wood for Wilbur-Hastings. Bert is well and prefers short rides with a pretty companion. Residents welcome the sunny but muddy early March weather.
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South Whitefield
Whitmer
Pete Afel
John Hofer
Peoria
Hofer
Tomlinson
Levi Tomlinson
Thomas Ferling
Prather
Anna Ely
Hayline
Farling Place
George McLusky
Cromwell
Frank Wunder
Decatur
John DeWalt
Wilbur - Hastings
Bert
Vincl advertised remedy for stomach trouble claim
In Shreveport Louisiana a patient reports years of bad stomach trouble and weakness until Vincl was tried, leading to a complete cure. The testimonial by E L Hall credits Vincl with toning nerves and restoring strength while a druggist A J Ronmonger of Henry, MI endorses it.
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Shreveport
E. L. Hall
Vinci
A. J. Ronmonger
Henry
Camp Grove Highlights and Local Bits From Camp Grove
Little John Barnes needed a stitch after biting his tongue while playing. Town news covers travelers to Peoria and Chicago, visits by locals, a dance at O’Brien Hall, a four act drama in Castleton, and amusing exploits of a local youth. Domestic movements include Katie and Nellie Hickey moving to Peoria, and Mrs. O’Brien returning from Chicago. Health notes mention Mrs. Owens and Mrs. Hickey, with several residents attending events in nearby towns.
Sloan's Liniment Ad Headlines Pain Relief
A 1915 advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as the greatest pain killer, claiming it eases stiffness and pain when applied to the skin without rubbing. Mervin H. Leister of Berkeley credits it with restoring neck mobility after wet-footed walking and a stiff neck, noting rapid improvement after two applications.
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Sloan
Merch
Bunco Feather Renovator Foiled by Watchful Housewife
A Taylorville housewife exposed a feather renovator who used a bed to steal feathers and show two moths. He claimed to have worked many times, but the housewife interrupted him by demanding truth, catching him with a pocketful of moths before he could complete a feather theft.
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Taylorville
Probate Court Handles Multiple Estate Matters and Adoptions
Probate court processes letters of administration for John Kline and Leander Stephens estates, appoints Sophie Zeller and John S Thompson as Administrators, and orders bonds and oaths. Various estates including Mary D McDonough, Benjamin Wester, Lake Ruschke, John W Grieves, and others receive hearings, appraisals, sale notices, final settlements, and guardianship actions. Real estate transfers and an adoption of Carl Tobin are also recorded, with notices posted for April term claims.
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John Kline
Sophie Zeller
Mary D. McDonough
Benjamin Wester
Lake Ruschke
Leander Stephens
John S. Thompson
John Walter Holsinger
Amania Baker
Mary Baker
John W. Grieves
Martin Locke
L. C. McMurtie
C. H. Smith
R. L. Anske
Crowl Hardware Co
Carl Edward Tobin
Catherine Tobin
Carl Tobin
Carl Edward Elliot
Laura Fredericka Elliot
KE. C. Hillabrand
Albert Stickel
Lucinda MccGillick
Charles P. Heininger
W. McCulloch
Alice J. McCulloch
Harriet Curtis
Lake Raschke
Thomas A. Connell
Lucinus McGillick
John Rogers
United States
John Clute
Saratoga
Mary Ellen Fordyke
Delia Sullivan
Wenona
Josephine Seitz
City of
Henry
Josephine Dells
Hoyt
George BE. Travis
Charles Dille
Prairie Park Subdivision
Mary E. Cordes
Etta Pearl Gockran
Echol
Washburn
Daniel W. Horrom
Elizabeth Suit
Henry Ann G. Broeddus
Tolizabeth B. Jones
Davis
Lombard
Francis B. Drake
Steuben
Richard F. Barrett
Bella Paris
Various Deeds and Marriages Noted in Bureau County Records
Charles B Vernay and Mary J Dean transfer property to Henry H and Lewis W Dean via quit claim. Master in Chancery transfers Sec 4 and 40 acres north nw quarter Sec 4 Evans to Mary El and Lewis W Dean. Ténia L Ridenour sells Lot 8 Coal Co s add Sparland to James E Shaffer and wife. Frank Dwyer sells Lot 11 Block 1 Sparland to George W Snell. Henry Cemetery Association transfers Lot 5 West Henry Cemetery to William M Gall. Marriage licenses list includes Paul D Evans 20 and Miss Emma C White 19 of Washburn with consent from Wm K Evans. Irvin Overton 30 of Milo township and Miss Ora Turner 18 of Steuben. Oscar Kunkling Wells 3 and Mithel A Peterson 24 of Varna. Otis Lawrence Turner 23 and Mayme Balloweg 27 of Henry. Gerald F Griffin 22 of Sensethon Ia and Magdalen Schwiderski 28 of Bennington. George M Murphy 27 and Emma L Bankie 16 of Lacon. consent of mother for last named. Marion Osborne 34 and Fttie Johnston 27 of Lacon.
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Charles B. Vernay
Block
Lacon
Mary J. Dean
Henry H
Lewis W. Dean
Evans
Mary el
Sw Ar
Ténia L. Ridenour
James E. Shaffer
Coal Co
Sparland
Frank Dwyer
George W. Snell
Henry Cemetery Association
William M. Gall
Henry Cemetery
Paul D. Evans
Emma , C. White
Washburn
Wm. K. Evans
Irvin Overton
Milo Township
Bureau County
Ora Turner
Steuben
Oscar Kunkling Wells
Mithel A. Peterson
Varna
Otis Lawrence Turner
Mayme Balloweg
Henry
Gerald Francis Griffin
Local notes from Speer and area events and visits
Michael Ghert backs out again while Mrs. Green recovers. Speer residents attend Peoria grand jury and court sessions. Various visitors from Peoria and Camp Grove visit Speer householders. U E F club hosts a party. Lincoln birthday dinner draws crowds at Lawn Ridge. Lyceum closing at Phillips hall with DeKoran quartet. Ladies' association ties attic comforts, basket dinner. Wilmots surprise 10th anniversary with tinware gifts. L A launches Today's Magazine offer to fund a church piano. canvassing for two weeks with subscription push and dog reminder.
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SPEER
Michael Ghert
J. B. Green
Lst
Ben Davis
Wm. Even
Harold
Wm. Shoder
Miss Thielbar
Peoria
Lawn Ridge
Ott Hurd
O. W. Hurd
Lyceum
Phillips Hall
DeKoran Quartet
Ladies’ Association
Wilmots
L. A
Church Trustees Plan Meeting for Cemetery Fund
Saratoga M. bk. Church trustees are to meet Friday at 2 p m to plan a permanent cemetery fund. Anyone interested in the cemetery is welcome. Owing to bad roads Rev Jacobs missed last Sunday but Sunday school attendance was good.
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Jacobs
Obituaries and Local Notices From Lacon Area
Horace Johnson, 20, dies after brave battle with illness, buried in Lawn Ridge. Mrs. George Hoadley’s funeral held in Sparland with deep community esteem. Ray Dennison buys Nick Pachete pool hall in Varna and plans March start. Mrs. Mullaney undergoes breast cancer surgery in Chicago with cautious recovery. Legal dispute over Edwin Kunkle will previously settled in Marshall County. R. M. Barnes reports wife improving after surgery in Chicago. Alton railroad rep investigates Fifth Street flagman issue. Capt. C. C. Garrett ill but improving. Rev. Egerton unites Irvin Overton and Gra Turner in marriage at court house. couple to live on farm near Sparland. groom 30, bride 15.
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Lacon
Horace Johnson
Maude Johnson
Horace
Lawn Ridge
George Hoadley
Sparland
Hoadley
Steuben Township
Thenius Hollow
Ray Dennison
Nick Pachete
Varna
Peoria
J. Mullaney
Chicago
Fifth Street
C. C. Garrett
Gregs
Court House
Egerton
Irvin Overton
Milo Township
Bureau County
Gra Turner
Stuben
Dike
Great Side
Do You Find Fault With Everybody Ad
An advertisement notes that irritability and fault finding stem from a troubled stomach. It asserts Chamberlain's Tablets improve digestion and restore natural function, claiming lasting benefit after years of suffering. The ad cites doctors and locations to imply credibility and broad availability.
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Chamberlain
Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
An old time endorsement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds. Purportedly made from pine tar and balsams, it claims to expel poisons, loosen phlegm, and soothe motion. The testimonial notes its use by families and urges obtaining a bottle from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Mee
Dr. Ing
Aas Cong
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Irene Mallman
Chilliicothe
Helen Rue
Wilson Jarman
la Rose
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Kinsman
O. M. McLaughlin
Fred Blackwell
Edson Blackwell
Bethel
James, Hill
Silvis
Bessie Hill
Whitefield
Harry Mattison
Susan Taylor
Arthur Head, Jr
Leslie Montayne
M. C. Marshall's
Tena Ridenour
Newall House
Frank Johnson
4Lenry
Blanche Wilde
Harry Morrison
Arta
Malden
Samuel Wilde
Christine Darby
Ida Bridgem
Eriest Wilde
Ruby Maxfield
Mary Zinger
Charles Hoadley
Gladys Hoadley
Mabelle Robinson
Florence Collins
Myrtle Colwell
Wallace Hoadley
Kewanee
Fred Vincent
T. J. Segraves
Camp Grove
John Barnes
John
Thomas Curran
James Corcoran
Ellsworth Weekley
Katherine Herberger
Bradford
James Campion
Jim
O’brien
Castleton
Mystic Dramatic Club
Brookdale Farm
Robert J. Bentley
Katie
Nellie Hickey
Monroe Street
Grovers
F. &. Spalding
Howard
S. D
John Nelson
Arthur Paull
C. J. O'Brien
M. P. O’brien
Davenport
James Owens
James Hickey
James Herberger
George F. Blough
James Monier
Jack Barnes
James
Morgan Myers
Ethel Beam
H. W. Lackman
Pekin
Jack Kistler
Broadmoor
Court House News
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J. P. Siewers
W. A. Quiram
Jacon
K. J. Kistler
A.W. Schriver
H. Fichstaedt
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