Sparland Notes Highlight Visits and Local Events
Neighborly Sparland column records visits by Mrs. Fred Schultz of Henry to Miss Bessie Hill, trips to Peoria for hats with Dr. Royce, a typhoid scare lesson for Bert McLaughlin, and a Washington banquet attended by Dr. Royce. It notes basketball games, a wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moore, and the Follies of 1914 troupe performing in Lacon. Funeral details for H. D. Hubbard in Henry are given with visiting relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Russell
Fred Schultz
Henry
Bessie Hill
Oliver Johnson
Junia Kear
Chillicothe
Marvel Campbell
Peoria
Orly Newell
s.cLaughlin
Jessie "Berry
Mabelle
Galesburg
Edn Shafer
Ruby Olson
Fred Hill
Margaret O'Brien
Peru
Paddy Lee
Jesse White
Pearl, Ill
Wm. Hill
Mankota
Kas
John Milberry
Milberry
Wm. Fosdick
Sparland
Bert McLaughlin
Royce
E. E. Royce
Washington
Creve Coeur Club
Coliseum
Charles Brobst
Sparland Comets
Venata Sparr
Helen Ray
Miss Sparr
Guy Moore
C. D. Marshall
Mary Marshall
Cambridge
Roy Newell
H. D. Hubbard
Myron Newell
Orley Newell
Abe Rid*nour
James Parsons
M. C. Marshall
Farm supplies lineup from Case and Moline implements
Machinery and tools available from Case and Moline plows planters and implements. Full line of International wagons and manure spreaders Schroeder grain dumps Dairy Maid cream separators Peoria power washing machine Cowboy tank heaters wire fencing buggies whips oils greases husking pegs pumps and tanks a specialty.
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Schroeder
Peoria
Helping Hand Social Delights at Washington Birthday Event
The Helping Hand society hosted a Friday evening social with a Washington’s birthday theme. The church rostrum bore the American flag and portraits of George and Martha Washington. The program featured readings, solos, duets, piano pieces, and a Washington composition, with refreshments and decorative red and white hatchet favors. Proceeds augmented the society’s treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hand Society
Washington
George Washington
Martha
America
Lewis Osborne
Louise Osborne
Velma Campbell
Emma Cumming
Grant Royce
Milford Marshall
Margaret Campbell
Reading
Hans Otto
Amine Tanner
Mabelle Marshall
Fred Blackwell
King of all laxatives praised in Buffalo ad
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York calls Dr Kings New Life Pills the king of all laxatives and a blessing to his family. The ad urges readers to get a box to feel well again and offers 25 cents at A J Ironmonger and A J Segraves.
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Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. Y
A. J. Ironmonger
A. J
Pfeiffer Chemical Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Advt
Local Social Roundup in La Prairie and Nearby
Residents and visitors share greetings and visits across La Prairie Lacon Peoria and Chillicothe. Attendees at weddings plays and gatherings include the Turnbulls Greene Calders Willards and Pringles among others with social events tied to Washington's birthday. A sale for Jerome Willard was postponed to February 28 and local notices mention Elocution teaching and various family visits.
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J. M. DeVault
John Burnett
J. W. Greene
E. A. Wilmot
Washington
Andrew Pringle
Pringle
Mildred Bell
Loveland
Col
Jerome Willard
Edna Calder
Hazel McLaughlin
Helen Racey
Sparland
John Collins
Yugene
Chillicothe
Alice Root
Cyrus Root
Blanche Davidson
Lewisburg
W. Va
Margaret Webber
Abingdon
John Lowe
Peoria
W. J. Scott
Kimble
Lawn Ridge Residents Share Visits and Club Plans
Mrs. William Nickerson hosts her sister Mrs. Saggers and visits her mother Mrs. John Phillips in Speer. Charles Donath suffers a doubtful knee injury. The local dramatic club awaits a more elaborate future production. Ice-house success brings seven to eight inches of ice as cold spell benefits skaters. A Valentine tale recalls Mrs. Collins naming Tom, followed by a lively card and oyster gathering at Tom's home last Saturday.
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Lawn Ridge
William Nickerson
Saggers
John Phillips
Speer
Charles Donath
Tom
Harmony Hair Beautifier Endorsed By Stage Beauties
Leading stage stars such as Ethel Barrymore Elsie Ferguson Natalie Alt Louise Dresser Rose Coghlan Laurette Taylor praise Harmony Hair Beautifier. It glistens hair makes it easier to dress and stay in place without coloring or greying effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Barrymore
Elsie Ferguson
Natalie Alt
Louise Dresser
Rose Coghlan
Laurette Taylor
Harmony
Rexall
A. J. Ironmonger
Henry
A Note to You At a Local Drug Store
A note invites readers to visit the drug store stating many people shop there daily for drug needs and expressing hope to count the reader among daily or frequent customers tomorrow or in the near future.
Social notes and gatherings in South Whitefield district
Farmers shell corn and a series of social events fill the week. Isabel and Harriet Green were ill with sore throat, Miss McGee will finish term at G. Waughop home, and Mrs Pride welcomes visitors from Sparland and Peoria. Mrs Hubbard passes away, Mr Hunt hosts Washington's birthday party with piano, singing and a hatchet souvenir, while neighbors extend sympathy and praise entertainers.
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South Whitefield
Baugh
Isabel
Harriet Green
Peters Pavilion
Sparland
van Dusen
Peoria
Walter Pride
Louie Ely
Hast Feoria
Benny Hunt
Ely
Benny
Hubbard
Washington
Mrs. Hunt
Court House News Summary From circuit court listings and estate actions
The court adjourns sections on distress for rent probate notices and administration in several estates. Parties include Thomas Dwyer vs Mau bach William Blackburn and Harry Blackburn Adolph Klawitzer vs Arthur and Minnie Robinson and estate matters for Michael Landers Curtis Wright Elizabeth Shevlin and William Whetzel. Real estate transfers list multiple parcels. Mention of Wright stabilizer rival Dr Robiola Turin and Wright display at year end with Robiola claiming 150 mph speed.
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Thomas Dwyer
John A. Maubach
The
Henry National Bank
William J. Blackburn
Harry J. Blackburn
Adolph Klawitzer
Arthur Robinson
Minnie Robinson
Michael Landers
Mary Sherrer
Curtis PF. Wright
Willie A. Wright
Fred G. Curtis
Elizabeth Shevlin
W. C. Thierry
Nf. P. Harvey
W. P. Donlavy
William A. Whetzel
Anna N. Whetzel
James Briscoe
Rebecca Kless
Orville Wright
Robiola
Turin
Wright
Ladies' Aid to Hold All Day Meeting in Saratoga
The Ladies' Aid in Saratoga will meet all day with Mrs. Henry Aukland on Thursday March 5 to tie comforts. Samuel Thumma plans to move to Iowa this week as neighbors recall last Friday night at their home. James Sloan returns to Saratoga to work for Charles Holmes. Revival services are postponed due to stormy weather.
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Saratoga
Ladies’ Aid
Henry Aukland
Samuel Thumma
Iowa
Thumma
Mary Diverbiss
James Sloan
Charles Holmes
Harry Mead
Mary Hannum
Henry
Recognized Advantages of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
The advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieves coughs by loosening and aiding expectoration, opens secretions to combat colds, and counters pneumonia risk. It contains no opium and is safe for children and adults, with sale through all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Advt
Missouri Kansans Debate Hen Sit Versus Set
A lively exchange contrasts Missouri and Kansas views on hen behavior. Kansans question honesty in the hen’s cackling while Missourians challenge the other side’s confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
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Bart NG Powner
Royal
Sparland Department
CG. D. Marshall
Tena Wild
McLaughlin
Sparland, Ill
Henry, al
T. J. Segraves
ORC
Lacon
Stephens
Pekin
Daniel
Assembly
Ed Kunkle
Chicago
Hdw Maloney
Fred Shaw
Amboy
Robert Seefeld
Rock Island
Wm. Wescott
K. of P.’s
Wm. Horner
Grote Peoria
Good Books
Iita
First National Bank
Henry, IN
C. R. Jones
Walter S. Harrison
J. L. Jones
Court House News
Probate Court
Eva A. Whetzel
Lewis H. Allen
Hoyt
Venona
Mabel Blood
Fred H. Blood
Charles E. Weir
Hopewell
Emma J. Rickey
John D. Corneille
Zearing
Bureau County
Sadie Wabel
Frank Battistelli
Maria Chiola
Toluca
Pratts
Pratt
Dawson
Harry Snell
Whitefield
J.B. Wolf
McNabb
Geo. M. Lombard
Camp Grove
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