Sparland notes fill with visits and illness in 1915
In Sparland on February 25 1915 residents report numerous social calls and health concerns. Mrs S V Hodge sick list. Miss Bess Hill home with father. Mrs H Maxwell ill with possible pneumonia. Frequent visits from Miss Edna Thomas Miss Edna O’Brien of Peru and Ellen Lee and family. Several trips to Henry Chillicothe Chicago and Des Moines noted. A Washington birthday event and a Boy Scout contest are mentioned along with a revived basketball game where Mineral beat the Comets 49 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Hill
H. Maxwell
Lewis Webster
Depue
Alfretta Bedford
Richmond
Ethel O'Brien
Peru
Ruby Olson
Messrs
Osborne
Frank Farling
Tis- Kilwa
Anna Brown
Wenona
Ellen Armstrong
Ellen Lee
Michael
Sybil Tanner
Amine
Henry
Charles Onyan
Irving Parsons
Tiskilwa
Oliver Johnson
Newell
Pringle Heirs
Grace Aitchison
Delavan
Chicago
Everett Simpson
Johnson City
George Simpson
Irene
Cleone Mallman
Chillicothe
Frances
Helen Rae
M. C. Marshall
Edn Shafer
Raymond
O. M. McLaughlin
John Harney
John van Antwerp
Edna Thomas
J. C. Ohlman
Bolender
Henry Malone
Vera
Freida Marshall
Earl Ransom
Tom Henkins
Walter Pride
Arthur Head
Carrie Duncan
Des Moines
Emily Haver
Pueblo
Col
Henson Bonham
Wm. Osborne
John Titus
Royce
Rutherford
Peoria
Mineral
Comets
David Blackwell
Edson
Blackwell
Old Hunt
Anna Luft
Helen
Elmer Reiter
Nellie Blackwell
Op 8 Entertains at Town Hall Friday Night
O K S Entertainment presents a February 26 program at Town Hall featuring piano duets Miss Tanquary and Watkins, Bethel Male Quartet, soloist Miss Ethel Watkins, drill by 20 young ladies, vocal duet Gambussi Clifford Gibbs, a reading An Abandoned Elopement, and a farce Female Masonry. Admission 15 and 20 cents. Subscribe for The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Tanquary
Watkins
Bethel
Schubert
Ethel Watkins
Gambussi
Messrs. Clifford
Robert Gibbs
Reading
Jennie Watkins
Sparland Player Ignites KC O's Win Over Varsity
Kansas City O's topped Kansas City, Kansas Varsity at KCVK gym Friday night in a fast game. O's added O Leary from Sparland area, formerly with Sparland Comets, who starred and scored the winning goal from 11 feet. First half tied 10–10. final score 22–20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Kansas City Star
K. City O's
Kansas City
Kansas
O'Leary
Illinois
Sparland Comets
O's
Musicale Recital at Baptist Church by Local Artists
Mrs. E D Richmond and Sparland Dupils with an Lacon orchestra present a Friday recital March 5 at the Baptist church. Program includes piano duets, violin solos, vocal pieces, cornet and violin solos, and selections by Misses Richmond, Bedford, Cum ming, Osborne, and others. Admission 15 and 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Richmond
Sparland Dupils
Lacon
The
Baptist Church
Brilliante
Sponholtz
Bernice Hoskins
Mrs. Richmond
Spalding
Weber
Margaret Campbell
Gaynor
Berhter
Louis Royce
Hensche
Haines
Donald Richmond
Cornet
Old Madrid
Miss Christman
Bird
Betterhe Chase
Seeboeck
Miss Osborne
Vielin
Holy City
Miss Richmond
Spindler
Nellie Aitchison
Nevin
William D. Webster 1830 1915 Sparland obituary
William D Webster elder son of William and Sarah Webster born Hartford New York September 3 1830 died Sparland February 16 1915 aged 84 5 13. He lived in Anglica New York and Steuben township Marshall County Illinois before moving to Sparland. He married Ruth Ann Fosdick March 26 1857 and had five children Delphia Lillie Lewis Minnie and Vinnie. He farmed eight years and worked between Sparland and Lacon until the C and A railroad reached Lacon. A member of the A F and A M for 50 years he and his family were active in church and society. He shared 58 years of marriage with his wife. He leaves wife a daughter Delphia Holender a son Lewis Webster a brother and sister in New York state five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at the Baptist church with Rev John Bagwell officiating followed by Masonic rites at the grave attended by Sparland and nearby lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Webster
D. Webster
Sarah Webster
Hartford
N. Y
Sparland
Anglica
Steuben Township
Marshall County
Ill
Ruth Ann Fosdick
Delphia
Lillie
Lewis
Minnie
Vinnie
Lily
Frank Martin
Webster
Allison Garrett
Lacon
Mr Webster
Relief Chamberlain
Angelica
Norman Webster
Mr. Webster
Mrs. Bolender
Howard Bolender
Earth
Delphia Holender
Lewis Webster
New York State
the Baptist Church
John H. Bagwill
Job
N. W. McCartney
L. N. Osborne
Messrs. A. Aitchison
F. H. Gehr
Miss Bedford
Olive
Masons
O. BE
Sparland Lodge
A. F
A. M
Henry
Chillicothe
A. R. Hancock
Harry Pettitt
A. M. Barnes
Lacon Lodge
Louis Schultz
Card of Thanks for Henry Lodge funeral attendees
Card of Thanks from Ruth Webster Delphia Bolender and Lewis Webster thanking those who supported them during the sickness and death of their husband and father. Attendees listed include members from Sparland Chillicothe Chenoa and Chicago with many old friends from the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lodge
A. W. Betts
Orrin Frisbey
Sparland Lodge
Wm. Haines
Chicago
Wm. Mead
Wm. Riddell
John Titus
H. G. Roberts
Wm. Whitlow
Chillicothe
Albert Fosdick
Charles Fosdick
Charles Werts
Chenoa
Ruth Webster
Delphia Bolender
Lewis Webster
Mrs Mary McIntyre Lacon obituary noted in Peoria visit
The Lacon Home Journal reports the death of Mrs Mary McIntyre born Selkirk Scotland January 11 1834 aged 81. She married Peter McIntyre in 1867 in Lacon and lived in Peoria eight years with her daughter Miss Mary McIntyre. Funeral at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon with private burial in Springdale cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Lacon Home Journal
George H
John W. Grieves
Peoria
Mary McIntyre
McIntyre
John Grieves
Selkirk
Scotland
United States
Massachusetts
Illinois
Peter McIntyre
Our City
Springdale
First annual Boy Scout contest held at Sparland church
The first annual Boy Scout contest took place at the M. E. church in Sparland last Friday evening. Scouts led by Billy Osborne with Captain Robert Russell started the program at 8 10 p m. Ray mond Shaffer won the golf medal and Henry Hoskins the silver medal after readings and piano performances by Miss Nellia Aitchison Mrs E D Richmond and others. Judges praised fairness and the event drew strong enthusiasm for a possible annual contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Sparland
Nellia’ Aitchison
Donald Richmond
Billy Osborne
Robert Russell
Dean Aitchison
Raymond Shaffer
Naughty Zell
Grant Royce
Alfreta Bedford
Louis
Robert Murdock
Jimmie Brown
Henry Hoskins
Otto
E. D. Richmond
Donald
Lacon
Louis Royce
Freddie Royce
Edna Zellhoefer
Richmond
McComis
Lulu Otto-McKirgan
Magnolia
Sparland Notes and Local Tidbits From Town Report
SPEER Sparland items list weekend visits road conditions and local happenings. Miss Sweetland and Helen spent the Wyoming break. Mr and Mrs O W McCraw visited Peoria to see Edith. An eight pound boy arrived to Mr and Mrs Harry Brimmer. Horses lost and cars driven describe town life and minor ailments.
Camp Grove Social Notes Bid Seelyes Farewell
Last Monday at the Seelye home in Camp Grove about eight friends gathered to bid Mr and Mrs Merton Seelye farewell as they move to Blue Earth Minnesota. Guests danced played games and refreshments were served as departures were exchanged. Local updates include Mrs John Hickey visiting Peoria Louis Kroenigsacker now with Wash Construction Co at Browns Indiana and Sawyers King Crump selling hardwood lumber and posts near Camp Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
Merton Seelye
Blue Berth
Minn
Vernon Castle
Grandma Gubbins
Messrs
King & Crump
Dr King’s New Line Pills Advertised For Liver Health
An old advertisement describes a liver complaint causing mental unhappiness and dullness. It promotes Dr King’s New Line Pills to empty the bowels tone the stomach cure constipation and purify the blood priced 26c at the druggist Bucklen’s Arnica Salve also offered for piles as an additional product.
La Prairie News Tidbits From Last Week
Albert Amen is a victim of the namps. Mrs Mina Monier of Princeton visited her father James Smith Sr who is weakening. Mrs C M Caldwell and Miss Anna Mae Calder spent days in Peoria. Mrs H Wilson was in Princeville Friday to Sunday. Miss Calla McCartney was ill. J T Burnett returned from Michigan trip. Born Feb 17 to Mr and Mrs James Blackwell a daughter. Mr and Mrs Alvin Calder visited La con Thursday. Wm Gray and Herbert Wilson in Monmouth visiting Frank Marshall. E J Slough and family of Peoria were guests at McCartney home Sabbath. Ellsworth Weekley visiting Indiana. Mrs John Carter very sick with la grippe. Grandma Armstrong and Mrs Wilbur Armstrong in Peoria. Mr and Mrs Alta Wichstaedt Sabbath in Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Hurd
Stark
Speer
Columbia School
Violet Burnett
John Burnett
Hugh King
Crawford Farm
Wm. Stowell
Peoria
Ed Phillips
Jane
Lyle Merril
Movement to Set Chicago Time Equal to Eastern Time
In Chicago a campaign seeks to shift standard time to match Eastern Time, placing the city one hour earlier to align with New York in international markets. Railroads and labor interests oppose the change, warning of widespread confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Windy City
Doubt Disappears Back Pain Claim Endorsed by Mrs Sivell
Doan s Kidney Pills are advertised as relieving back pain and kidney trouble. Mrs B Sivell of Henry testifies to years of relief from dull loins pain and weak kidneys after using the product. Over two years later she reports continued benefit from Doan s Kidney Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Dean
SOUTH WHITEFIELD COMMUNITY NOTES AND MOURNING
South Whitefield residents share visits and movement updates. Mrs. Wunder hosts Val Hofer and wife. Mrs. Titus of Chillicothe attended the Webster funeral. The Whitmer family plans to move to Henry. sympathy offered to the Webster family. Harvey Nightwonger and family to occupy the Herrick home. card party at C Hunt home with Srl Wherry from Putnam assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Val Hofer
F. Wunder
J. A. Titus
Chillicothe
Webster
Oscar Swarts
Harry Russell
Gus Hawksworth
Saratoga
Wilder Brown
Indiana
Charles Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Will Farling
C. Hunt
Vada Waughop
Deck
Henry
Ray Nightwonger
Lane
Lacon
G. Waughop
Whitmer
Jessie Green
Shorts
Harvey Nightwonger
Herrick
Srl Wherry
Putnam
Mr. Wherry
Move On Gypsies North of Town Cause Brief Fuss
North Steuben reports travelers camped north of town received a move on order. Local truancy officers urged to enforce school law. Mention of Dr Bradford aiding illness, Mrs Newell sick, and Hattie Baker helping. Scott Osborne’s sale Thursday and cattle from H D Bonham homestead sold to George Waughop, who will move to the area with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Steuben
Bradford
Lacon
Siclk
John Davis
Newell
Hattie Baker
Whitefield
Scott Osborne
Scott
Colorado
George Waughop
H. D. Bonham
Local Notes From Peoria and Surrounding Areas
Broadmoor Charley Shultz visited home folks in Peoria last week. Henry Budde and family moved to North Dakota. Brank Thirkell and family visiting relatives in Iowa. Mrs W J Blackburn and Miss Edith Holton shopped in Veracruz Saturday. Noward Wilson laid up with broken ribs from horse kick. Walter Sutherland and daughter Gertrude of North Dakota visiting relatives nearby. W J Blackburn and sons Alvin William and Harry Leni went to Kewanee Sunday. B F Davis purchased a farm in southern Indiana, his future home. Marie At the place where I was spending my vacation last summer a fresh young farmer tried to kiss me. He said he never kissed a girl in his life. I told him I was no agricultural experiment station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadmoor
Charley Shultz
Peoria
Henry Budde
North Dakota
Brank Thirkell
Iowa
W. J. Blackburn
Edith Holton
Venrca
Noward Wilson
Walter Sutherland
Gertrude
Alvin
William
Harry Leni
Kewanee
B. F. Davis
Indiana
Marie
Wthel
Court House News items from Victoria court docket
A compilation of estate actions, hearings, and orders from the Victoria Circuit and Probate Courts. Included are claims allowed against estates of Dohman Whetzel and others, letters of administration issued to Watson Duncan, probate notices and final settlements, heirship determinations, and multiple real estate transfers and marriage licenses. Also notes on births and a few minor civil proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Rapkiewicz
John Rapkiewicz
Henry Keedy
John P. Code
Thomas A. Nevitt
John J. Meston
Code
Nevitt & Meston
Jesse Moffitt
August H. Dohman
A. C. Martin
Fitschen Bros
B. N. Watt
Fred G. Curtis
Martha Duncan
Watson B. Duncan
Henry Sargent
James Sargent
W. J. Black
Wm. A. Whetzel
Anna N. Whetzel
Hooch Baugh
Joseph P. Maubach
Kate Maubach
Ruth Ann Stout
Ellen U. Long
Calvin R. Pembrook
Lacon
Minerva H. Broaddus
Jacob Morgenstern
Hopewell
Melissa Traver
Mary
Martha Ogle
Calvin A. Pembrook
Ellen L
Christian W. Long
Antioch Cemetery
Nose Lesley
Tolucs Coal Co
Elizabeth Haswell
Santa Fe
Toluca
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the Republican
Sparland Department
S. V. Hodge
Republican
A. J. Ironmonger
Henry National
Federal Reserve System
J. Watercott
Henry, Illinois
V. P. Turner
L. R. Phillips
C. A. Phillips
Ass’t Cashier
Court House News
Henry H. Sargent
Lula May Russell
Roy Bayliss
May Young
Charles Stickel
Richland
Lena Rickey
Edward A
Louis Hugh Brown
Varni
Max Ferarl
Lillie Montroier
Evans
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