Sparland notices and town social updates
SPARLAND residents report on visitors and local happenings. Notables include Rev DeClark's illness after preaching, George Burt’s pleasant call, Syras Wright selling seven acres southwest of town, Frank Van Antwerp’s newborn son, and Frank OLeary leasing land for wood products. Community meetings begin at M H church and Baptist church Yankee street, with Rebeccas to elect officers Friday night and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syras Wright
Billy
Marshall
George Joseph
Chatsworth
Burger Prisbey
Chicago
Waugh
Julians Adkinson
Henry Swere
H. W. Gehr
Frank van Antwerp
Frank
Bradford
Rebeccas
Sparland
Ars Frank O'Leary
Webater
Attorney Clover
Henry
Revival Meetings and Local Socials Reported at Whithfield Center
The Whithfield Center note details ongoing revival meetings led by Rev Fawleet with Ray McCoy aiding and considering settling in Center. A horse sale to buyers occurred last week at John True's place. A Sunday school lesson on Jesus the Messiah is noted along with Washington birthday exercises at Dunlap school. An upcoming League meeting on March 8 led by Alva Stucker discusses temptation and preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whithfield Center
John True
Das
John Divilbiss
sJasper Brown
Downey
Cal
Hlinds
Jane. Co
Jesus
Luke
Ray McCoy
Faw,oett
Simmer
Center
Washington
Dunlap
Alva Stucker
Sound Diver Makes 8 Well Man Remedies
An advertisement touts Trorline as a cure for liver and digestive ailments. It claims symptoms like jaundice, headaches, bad breath, coated tongue, indigestion, hot dry skin, and back pain indicate liver issues. Trial bottles are offered by Dr Rowell with pricing variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prica
Rowell
South Whitefield Social Notes Part of Union County
South Whitefield news recounts neighborly visits and incidents from a recent weekend. Jims Betts and wife sleighride nearby. J. Kline and family visited Al Fleetwood. family trips to Chillicothe and Lacon are noted. A local boy’s team ran away with him last Saturday but no damage occurred. Georgie Baggs broke a collarbone while skating. Chalmers Burson visits from Colorado. The Hoefield home hosted a large gathering with Harney, Baker, Monier, Wanghop and Meggle as guests. many plan to move to Geneseo in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitefield
Jims
Betts
OG. Kline
al. Fleetwood
SS Ss
Ewan
Saratoga
George’. McAtee
Roxan
Broga
J. W. “Waughep-on
Chalmers Burson
USA
Colorado
Burson
Hosfield-was
Harney
Henry
Baker
London
Johny-Monier
Harry. Cocoran
Mies Meggle
Lacon
Geneseo
Local Social Roundup and Cough Remedy Mention
Grandma Jacobsy and Charles ill. Attended masquerade at Lacon. Sadie Baugh from Baratogs visiting. Grandma Moon worsening. Christian church social at Henry season disappointed by storm. H R Bonham date off. Harry stays on farm. Charles Moore at bed of Grandmother Robinson. Fleetwood Euchre party draws 11 couples. Mrs Hofer wins first prize. Fred Webber’s daughter ill. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by W P Holden. Whitefield Corners sale proceeds. meetings continue Center. Drama Confederate Spy to be staged by Maj H W Lucas. Edna Motter praised. Delhi and Motter guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
H. R. Bonham
Harry
Charles Moore
Grandme Robinson
al Fleetwood
Mra O. Hofer
Emily Fisher
Chillicothe
Fleetwood
Hofer
Fred Webber
Holland
Mass
W. P. Holden
Dr Powell
Whitefield
Nelson
Sale
Quincy
Nebraska
Lillian Runnells
H. W. Lucas
Henry’ Talent
Edna Motter
Delhi
C. Swift
Miss Williams
Brother
Cloe
Charles Worthington
Flora Runnells
Latha Locke
Christian” Church
Putnam
Lucas
Putnam People
Henry Young
Closing Sale Announced With Three Month At-Cost Offer
AWS commenced a closing sale in November promising three months of goods at cost. The notice claims shoppers believed the pledge and that merchandise has been sold in piles, with three days remaining of the sale of good reliable goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AWS
Pia Pene
Morning move opens new firm as old winds down
In the morning the new firm takes possession and Saturday will close the business of the old. It is a wonderful chance and you ought to be on the ground floor early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aving
Holy Saintas
Saturday night entertainment despite the rain and praise for helpers
A crowded Saturday night program impressed despite heavy rain. The cast and musicians, especially Wright and Swift, received praise. The Sabbath school meets Sundays at 1 30 p m with preaching at 2 30 p m every two weeks. Mrs W Baker left for London after a pleasant visit with family. Free Pills ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills with claims of cures and a 950 price per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordery
Wm Wright
Bertha Swift
W. Baker
London
Chicago
H. E., Bucklen & Co
Dr Kings New Life
Dr Powell
Prairie town notes and local obituaries align
Mrs James Reed visits her alster at Kewanee this week. The wedding of Chas Collins and Badls Smith occurred Thursday. Mrs Erskine mother of Mrs RB Leigh died recently and Mrs Leigh attended Piper City funeral. A. F. Leigh of Wyoming remains ill from grippe. Republican voters of La Prairie meet March 6 at Town Hall to appoint delegates, nominate town officers, and conduct county convention business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reed
Alster
Kewanee
Chas Collins
Badls Smith
Lampkin
Mollie
Erskine
Mra .B. RB. Leigh
Leigh
Piper City
A. F. Leigh
Wyoming
la Prairie
Town Hall
Castoria Advert Reaches Generations Across Families
An old advertisement sample traces Castoria’s use from infancy to motherhood, noting a child’s sickness at eight months and a motherly continuity as it claims Castoria soothed children and their offspring through various life stages.
Crow Meadow Social Notes and Local Movements
Anna Rowe visits relatives near Varna while Bruce and Clara Williams called on Whitefield residents last Saturday. Blanche Brown and Martha Dawson attended a rag sewing at B Henkins's. A Mrs Vail was ill but improving. Ed Knapp and wife stayed in Brimfield with Dr Knapp. Case went to Atchison in Henry county to sell Albert Stevens's belongings as Stevens plans to farm in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Rowe
Varna
Bruce
Clara Williams
Whitefield
Blanche Brown
Martha Dawson
Henkins
Mra-B. O.-Vail
Ed Knapp
Brimfield
Dr Knapp
Case
Atchison
Henry County
Albert Stevens
Mr Stevens
Kansas
Land trade near O’Neal City and community notices
B N Danley reports a land swap for 160 acres near O’Neal City Nebraska trading a trotting stallion Hidie and six standard bred drivers. The piece also covers a sale of store property retirement and a church event with a floral drill and a Confederate Spy drama. It includes local anecdotes on truth telling and a short poem about falsehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.-N-Danley
Oneal City
Neb
Hidie
Jerome Eddy
Eix
Mr-Danley
Hennepin Notices Then and Now in March
In Hennepin court and community life are noted with several items. Upcoming weddings include Earnest McGlassen and Lizzie McLean on March 3 and John Dock with Miss Mary C Leech on February 27. A public sale by Theo Van Brening is planned for February 29 offering buggies wagons and farm implements. Local doctor Fr Frances will perform a marriage and P B Henson will lecture on March 2 at Congregational church. The Epworth League and Christian Endeavor were hosted by Mr and Mrs Adam Deck in a peanut sociable and Isaac Boyle trades land in Nebraska for his draft stallion Cannock. The community also notes illnesses including mumps and a recovered baby Zellar, plus routine circuit court convening the following Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Circuit Court
Baby Zellar
D. Johnson
Earnest McGlassen
Lizzie McLean
D. W. Danley
Theo van Brening
John Dock
Mary C. Leech
Isaac Boyle
Nebraska
Danley
Epworth League
Christian Endeavor
Adam Deck
Helen Bruer
Frances
St Anthony Church
Will
EL Schultze
Up & Ionur
Early signs of spring on West of Putnam streets
Calendar notes from West of Putnam describe warm pleasant weather, farmers delaying oats plantings, and local preparations for spring work. J O Winship killed a large eight foot bald eagle last week, while others haul wood and plan shipments. tax books close March 10 and Kelso Murphy store handles payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Loomis
F. Henkins
James Wherry
Wm Bracken
J.O. Winship
John Stroughter
Barto
Bio-Ex-scribe
Local folks travel and move goods to Chicago and Tampico
Perry Mills and Mase Wierman with hog and lumber shipments head to Chicago and Normal. Joseph Merithew moves goods to Tampico with a wagon train and a frightened horse causes damage. Bench marks include a $1400 monument planned for Alfred Judd’s grave near Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.—A. Watson
Lostant
Miss Smith
Victoria Trueblood
Trobivos
Quarterloomed
Joseph Merithew
Tampico
Merithew
Mase Wierman
Maud Mills
Laelia Wilson
Chicago
Columbian—school of Oratory and Physical Culture
Joca Mills
Jane Mlle
Benjaminville
McLean County
Morse
OxBay
Hendrick
Lone Tree Odd Fellows Bid Farewell to Brother Fanson
The Gem lodge of Whitefield hosted Brother Theodore Fanson and his wife at Linda Anderson's Lone Tree home for a farewell party before Fanson moves to Nevada Laws. Attendees shared games, social chat, and a late supper. Noble Grand Oscar Hill presented Fanson with a watch charm bearing his initials and lodge emblem as a token of brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Gem Lodge
Whitefield
Linda Anderson
Lone Tree
Theodore—Fanson
Nevada
Laws
Brother Willis
Noble Grand Oscst Hill
Brother Funson
Ut Brotherhood of the
Brotha
Fanson
Brotherhood of
Golive
Erlend
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Clarke
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Henry Republican
Whursday
Pitcher’s Castoria
Castoria
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TNR
Renee Lg
C. Hout
Fevsson
Mithoutplat
Boston Dental
Dally
Pa. R
Boston
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