Local notes and social updates from Sparland area
Residents report illness and recoveries. Miss Lynch and Mrs Francis noted as ill. Ed Gibbs to work for Frank Wunder. VanDusen moves to near St Louis. Stork rumored for spring. Revival meetings end after seven weeks. Elmer Hunter visits Chillicothe. Crowds of boys marbles on railroad tow. sailors and tramps frequent doors. Boat Shamrock launches. ferry between Lacon and Sparland resumes. Superintendent Perry visits Sparland school. pleased with work. Ka wanee visitors Mr. and Mrs. Donovan, Miss Mary Tanner join. Peltz leaving Gimlet hollow to Chicago. place for sale. Accident near porch. man injured. Insurance advice urged. A young man seen intoxicated, walking with crutch.
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Josie Lynch
Will Beitz
Pekin
Lnst
Edward Gibbs
Frank Wunder
VanDusen
Lacon
Sparr
Ater
Duncan
Elmer Hunter
Chillicothe
Marion Francis
Cook
Whitefield
Charles McGee
Keelar
St Louis
Lylah Tanner
Marie Schaefer
Will Smiths
Essie Hoadley
Ruby Olson
Paddy McCune
Shamrock
Illinois
Sparland
E. Frank Perry
William Donovan
Kawanee
Mary Tanner
Mr. Peltz
Gimlet Hollow
Sam Dey
Chicago
H. Campbell
Young
Entertainment and church notes fill Friday program
The article describes a free Masonic entertainment at the row hall praised as splendid with a full hall. It mentions Baptist church interest increases and new music by Henry Wetzel on harp, plus a temperance revival led by Capt Hoofstitler of Sterling and Mystic Workers recruitment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Row Hall
Baptist Church
Henry Wetzel
Mr. Barr
Mystic
Royce
Delber
Taylor
Lodge
Beilharz
Sterling
Washington's Birthday Observed by Masons at Steuben Hall
Washington's Birthday celebration at Steuben hall featured a harp solo by Henry Wetzel, remarks by T Van Antwern, Rev Burger address on Washington, and a lengthy survey of Washington's life and leadership. The program included multiple recitations, solos, and tributes, followed by obituaries and notices for Fillmore Calder and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Steuben Hall
Henry Wetzel
T van Antwern
W. M
Burger
Effie Sale
Weshingtor
HW Burger
Herry
George Washington
England
Bucker Hill
Valley Forge
Congress
Harpsolo
Ethel” Watkins
Arotta Bédfordy
Sadileste Harpsolo
Harel Odeli
Jens” Atkins
Fillmore Calder Obituary Memorial in La Prairie Center
The funeral of Fillmore Calder of La Prairie Center was held at the La Prairie Center Methodist church on February 20. He was born March 3, 1847, in La Prairie Center, oldest of ten children, and died Tuesday morning after years of ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Cemetery
Fillmore Calder
Frank
La—Prastia Center
Bright
J W Greene
Clarinda
Karl Doyle
Omaha
James Russell
Riddall
Patrick Collins
Whitefield
Black
Howard Edminster
Chicago
Powell
Weston
Kirk
Gilman
Mabel Hutchinson
Paxton
James Curry
Loda
Harry Scott
John Davidson
Fred Aman
John K. Burnette
U. P
Black Floyd van Petten
Texas
Wilmot
Edelstein
H N Wilmot
H. N Wilmot
Roy Wilmot
Cornell
Alvin Calder
Anna Mae
Nstella Calder
Henry
Andrew Graden
Andrew Shearer
Wyoming
Rey
Fillmore
Calder
Pati
Barrabas
la Prairie
la Prairie Center
la Prairie Center Methodist Church
Wilber L. Barnes
T. Martin
Filmore Calder
Alexander
Christiana Calder
La~-Praifrie
Alexander Calder
Christiana iCaler
Jett
Brink
Tren
Calder Rothers
S Slater
Swagene Hizmiarriee
Rosetta
Lace
Mraz -Caldérremaing
Probate Court Notices and Estate Filings Summary
Estate of Emeline C Tozler deceased final receipts filed and discharge certificate sought. Estate of Charles C Barnes administrator seeks April term adjustment of claims. Inventory appraisement approved. widow’s relinquishment and selection noted. Notable guardianship for Charles Grace and Julian Nicholls minors. Fred S Potter appointed guardian. Real estate transfers include Hiram C Wright to Clarissa Powell and related parcels. various legals and proofs of death filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeline C. Tozler
Charles C. Barnes
Theodore Kaiter
Deceas
Elizabeth Kaiser
Hiram
C. Wright
Dalue
Ruth- BE
Wright
Hiram Hunter
Charles Grace
Julian
Nicholls
Fred S. Potter
Elizabeth Feazel
Dlecensoldst
Inyeriz
Clarissa Powell
Hiram C. Wright
Lloyd's
Henry
Noni Hiram CC
Clarissa ‘Powell
Sherman
Frank ‘Barr
HJ Gregory
Eran ‘Raun
Hitene
William
A. Rowe
Steuben
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McLaughlin Bros
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William A. Smith
Chicago Veterinary Chicago
Pireand
May Gillett
Lacon Theare
Barr
Emily Mclaughlin
May Christman
Joe Robinson
Hamilton
Bob Murdock
Con Wahl
Fay
Zimmerinad
Kansas City
M.E
Will Donovanzot
Emme Francis
Ernest Kiein
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