Local Notes and Obituaries from Sparland Area
SPARLAND residents report improvements with Judge Shaw Mexea Gillette and Alta Ray. Rev James continues Bethel meetings while Frank Martland visits his ill mother in Cherokee Iowa. Paddy Dwyer dies of pneumonia and is buried in Lacon beside his wife. W. Riddell employed Dwyer for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr
Springfield
Mar Hatcher
Peoria ‘Transcript Rierald
Paddy Dwyer
Lacon
W. Riddell
Varna Community Notes Spark Local Motion and Debate
Varna residents report people moving to new premises and visiting from nearby towns while local groups meet. The week highlights a controversial Peoria Journal editing by Carrie Nation and a call for swift action to address social wrongs.
800TH WHITEFIELD SLEIGHING AND HUNT NOTES
Rob Meyers now chops wood for Hunt. Joe Ferguson visited friends Sunday. Hunt soda fine lot of hogs to Henry on Monday. Sleighing is poor except east and west round. Coasting on the big hill near the schoolhouse. Cold past week with entertainments for a dozen cullers. W Wangbop found a calf smothered in straw in the yard a few days ago. Some afflicted with sore throats neuralgia or rheumatism. all now recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Rob Meyers
Hunt
Joe Ferguson
Hunt Soda
Wangbop
Sears
Local Moves and Community Notes From South Whitefield
Rumors of Julius Molster moving to G Christman’s residence and O. O. family locations. P D Klein to relocate from South Whitefield to a Wyoming area farm. Best wishes to Will I Kiefer and bride. L K C held a special meeting with 00 initiations and some fines paid. Burson district teacher Mids Allen attended an uncle’s funeral. Mrs Carrie Nation rumored to visit Marshall county territory. Mrs Allon Pettitt reports a mink killed. Farewell to George McAtee family from Marshall county. Severe February weather expected with cold and fruit jar losses. Mr Farling plans a new house on farm in South Whitefield. Miss Effie Waughop notes marriage of Miss Holt to Wm Belford of Chillicothe. she will visit the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Molster
G. Christman
P. D. Klein
South Whitefield
Wyoming
Will I Kiefer
Bride
Atrimonijal Sea
Booth Whitefield
Allon
Pettitt
George McAtee
Marshall County
Miss Holt
Chillicothe
Wm Belford
Eme
Whitefield Corners the Weekend Notes and Moves
Local items from Whitefield Corners report residents moving to Hayward's former place and Klein family news. Effie Johnson stays with Lindsy Anderson. a surprise birthday for Klein children. church events, Sunday school, and a snack social are noted. A quiet wedding at T. A. Runnells home precedes a Florida honeymoon plan.
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Wm Brokaw
Klein
Divelbisa
Camp House
Willing Workers Society
Elizabeth Mountain
Bruce
T. A. Longman
Moses
Putnam
Little Pearl
Ques
T. A. Runnells
Lilliante
J. M. Powers
Henry
Jev Campbell
Couging
Berths Swift
Mora Runnells
Harry Runiells
Chicago
Dud
Orphena Knight
Campbell
Urier
Florida
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Rapid Relief
Advertisement claims a “Mystic Cure” fully cures rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 8 days. It asserts the remedy acts on the system to remove the cause and cure the disease, with first dose offering immediate benefit. Sold by BE and I A Powell.
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Powell
Lost Manhood Cured By Dr Vance Powell Ad?vert
An advertisement-style appeal touts Dr Vance Powell as curing lost manhood caused by youthful indiscretions drains or excesses. It frames a bleak view of weak men and promises restoration of vigor and happiness for men and their families.
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Vance Powell
Free Consultation Offer for Chronic Diseases and Male Impotence
An ad promises free consultation and confidential advice for a wide range of illnesses including nervous debility prostatic troubles and blood poison. It urges readers to call or write before seeking other help and claims scientifically thorough treatment with new methods avoiding surgical procedures.
Powell Hanst Electro Vacuum Treatment Specialist Ad
Dr Vance M Powell offers free general examination and X ray using a mica plate system claimed as the largest in the country. Office in Peoria Illinois at Masonic palace Adanos street rooms 218 14 16 16 near Schradz kin Clothing store hours daily 9 am to 6 pm evenings Wed and Sat 7 to 8 40 pm Sundays 10 to 12 noon.
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Powell& Hanst
Masonic Paola Adanos
A. Schradzkin
Peoria
Washington birthdays and local notes from Hennepin area
Hennepin notices report illnesses and injuries among residents including Mrs W. F. Thomas and W. Ir. Lucas. Charley Bush suffered a severe sore throat. Len Nash bought a bulldog. Lena Durley returns from Chicago for her grandfather Jefferson Durley’s funeral. A Blind Byone Concert at Grand Opera drew $186 door receipts. Reeves and others attend social events and church/office duties shift. Rosatia Curtey, ill with pleurisy, receives care from Dr Taylor and may resume work as clerk of the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Mra
W. F. Thomas
W. Ir. Lucas
Wm Wood
Charley Bush
Washington
E. Skeel
Crowley
Louisiana
Blind Byone
Grand Opera
Rebeccas
Ida Seaton
Peoria
Harner, Bergner & von Maur
Frances Limb
Sheldon
Iowa
W. H. Casson Inez
W. J. Eddy
Hester-Beyser
Henry
Len Nash
Lena Durley
Leslie Durley
Jefferson Durley
Chicago
Tennepin
Rosatia Curtey
Peen
Kcare
Taylor
Local Notes and Social Visits From Magnolia
Last week residents reported illness among T F Lash and Ramage while Joe Martin stayed with Ab Phillips. George Golden traveled to Iowa and Jack McKeirgan visited relatives in Compton. Various townsfolk, including Genevieve Funk and Reeves Shinn, were seen in town. Rev Schacht held meetings at Strawn church. Arias Hauger and Grandpa McKirgan visited family. John Traver and Clyde Meredith appeared as guests.
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Magnolia
T. F. Lash
Mr Ramage
Joe Martin
Ab Phillips
Mortis Bosley
George Golden
Iowa
Jack McKeirgan
Compton
Genevieve Funk
Ox Bow
Mr Hughes
Chicago
Frank Lambourn
Reeves Shinn
McNabb
Morgan Quaintance
Lostant
San Breno
Varna
Rev Schacht
Strawn Church
Arias Hauger
Henry
Grandpa Mckirgan
J. H. McKirgan
Heck
Schacht
John Traver
Wyoming
M. Potter
Clyde Meredith
Rutland
Caledonia and Putnam Local News Notes and Loss
Sunday visits and social events fill the pages with reporter style items from Caledonia and Putnam. Local calls in on Friday and Saturday. youth entertainments and box socials are announced. Klondike weather is reported. a child, Earl Danley, dies at age six, with mourning and thanks to community groups.
Free heart disease treatment offer from Dr Miles
A dramatic pitch claims an incurable heart disease can be cured by a new complete treatment. Dr Franklin Miles promises a free trial and $2.50 worth of treatment to any afflicted reader, citing long study and testimonials from doctors, bankers, and clergy. Requests should include the newspaper name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Frankeis
Sute E
Julius Keser
Gleason
Franklin Miles
State Street
Chicago
Ill
Grange meeting and local social notes from Quaker Lane
A special Grange meeting at Quaker Lane saw many candidates attain first and second degrees. Edna Wilson, student in Peoria, returned home for the weekend. Lane folks attended Owen Allen's sale and several went to a Danish Lutheran gathering in Pontiac. Mary Tomstingon mourns Mahlon Hollingsworth of West Liberty Iowa. funeral plans follow.
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Quaker Lane
Grange
Edna Wilson
Peoria
Lane
Owen Allen
Chris Larldson
Chas Koebler
Pontiac
Joshua L. Mills
Mattie Mille
Abel Mills
Gertrude Shinn
Jamie Griffith
Friends’ Quarterly
Chicago
City
Oak Park
Mary A. Tomsingon
Mahlon Hollingsworth
West Liberty
Iowa
Tomstingon
Alice
Mr Hollingsworth
the Tomlinson
Mt Palatine Social Roundup with Dances and Visits
Delayed report from Mount Palatine notes George Burger entertaining a cousin from Kansas and a ball dance last Saturday. Dr Artin of Hennepin named village physician and musician. Mrs W Harkins suffers rheumatism. C E Society hosts a farewell at T Henning's. over 50 attend Blind Boone concert at Tonica. T Henning family to move near Tonica. threshermen’s union considered. two locals visit Williamson schoolhouse for entertainment. Peoria Lexington steel ranges sold at Petry Hardware with free biscuits and coffee.
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T. Henning
Mount
Tonica
Blind Boone
T. C. Henning
Artin
Hennepin
C. E
T . Henning
Williamson
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Atraw
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Lungren
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Bert Smith
Stark Grill
Polly Broaddus
Champaign
Martha Washington
Mr Wiley
Lem Wiley
Kensington Club
Carrie Nation
Nation Crusade
Whitefield Corners
Albert McKeon
Hayward
Effie Johnson
Lindsy Anderson’s
Cora Reynolds
Teachers Institute
J. Hayward
Uid
Seelye
Red Town
Monay
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Lindsy Anderson
Mr True
Ja Claytons
Mra J. Hayward
G. S Barker
Jessie Barker
T. Longman
Miss Allen
Henry 1A
DR. Vance
Vance M. Powell
F. &. Smith
Hazel Boman
Clear Creek
Ice Parry Ramage
Caledonia Church
Frank Peterson
John Dean
J. W. Otto
Hennepia
John Wable
Pattonsburg
Lash
Bill Chestnut
Wm-Haws
Henry Visters
Heger
Yen
George Ditman
Mra Harville
Clementine McCaleb
Folice
Great Bend
Kansas
Samuel Zebley
Geo Ditman
Ladies Aid
A. B. Gumnea
Toms
Clark Haws
Ethel Bishop
Dan McKirgan
la Fayette
George Berkstead
Indiana
Bishop
Hannum
Mesars Tomlin
Jeffers
Jenter
Raymond Ash
Chamaign
Mieses van Horte
Lizzie Hibbs
Janesville
Ohio
Lon Dally
Durbin Downey
Mineral
Gardner Williams
Elmer Downey
Lynn Binnell
T. H. Wiliams
Ladies Aid Society of the
Christian Church
Ladies' Aid of the
Mareh
Klondike
Firma
Carper & Condit
H. Condit
Earl Danley
Isaac
Annie Pyles
Iarle
Ernie
Treafig
M.D
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Peoria Lexington Steel
Petry Hardware Co
Johueon
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Peoria Lexington
Perry Hardware Co
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