Sparland and Peoria Persons Active in Local News
Sparland businessman Charles D Marshall transacted business in Peoria on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Marshall and Mrs Edw Shafer were in Henry on Friday. Anton Trompeter of Peoria was in Sparland on Tuesday. Elder Dwinell preached at Bethel Sunday morning and Sparland Sunday evening. Dr N B McCartney and family spent last Friday in Peoria shopping and sightseeing. C D Marshall and G B E Travis of Henry transacted business in Pekin last Friday. Rev Meelsh attended the funeral of an aunt of Mrs McLeish at Wyoming last Thursday. Mr and Mrs J M Anderson of Watseka are visiting the M E parsonage this week. Fred Honky, a Sparland resident years ago, visiting Fred Sebhold's. At Michael Jacobs’ home they are elated over the arrival of a son, now two boys. Wesley Marland has gone to Johnson City for work. his brother John has long worked in the mines. Leslie Waugh of Aberdeen, Washington, came a few days ago. his marriage to Miss Emma Shearer of Wyoming takes place Wednesday afternoon.
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Charles D Marshall
Peoria
Mr. Marshall
Edw Shafer
Henary
Anton Trompeter
Sparland
Lder Dwinell
Bethel
N. B. McCartney
C. D. Marshall
G. BE. Travis
Henry
Pekin
Rev Meelsh
McLeish
Wyoming
J. M. Anderson
Watseka
M. E. Parsonage
Fred Honky
Fred Sebhold’s
Michael Jacobs
Wesley
Marland
Johnson City
John
Leslie Waugh
Aberdeen
Wash
Emma Shearer
E. A. Kline
Avid Blackwell
Phoebe Bmler
O’leary
Daisy O’leary
Urban Jesse Dean
Los Angeles
Robert Doran
H. Campbell
Wm. O'Leary
Wm. Smith
Miss Hm
E.e B. Royce
M. B. Sparr
Thomas Monier
Marriage Invitation And Local Notices From Henry County
The item lists a marriage invitation for Miss Midget and Mr Tom Thumb on Friday at 7 30 PM at the town hall with admission 25 and 15 cents. It also records various local occurrences in Henry and nearby areas including a sick return from Chicago, visits by Mrs Kline, a side hunt party, Daisy O Leary wed Urban Jesse Dean, a lecture on The Seminary Girls, funeral attendees, and high school basketball results.
La Prairie Notes Social Visits and Weddings
Thomas Angus of Iowa visits Burnett and Scott families. A 10th wedding anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs William Aitchison. George Metzger visiting Harry Gallup. Metzgers headed to Spokane for a new home. Agnes Blackwell hosts L L C girls all day. Leslie Waugh from Spokane visits sister Halsey Monier. Waugh and Shearer wed at the bride's home in Tent Wyoming. Locals attend Mrs Robert Doran’s funeral in Henry. Calder and Calder visits from Chillcothe. Hannah Greene returns to Clarinda. Alice Scoon visits Chillicothe friends.
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Lena Scoon
Alice Scoon
Leslie Waugh
Spokane
Wash
Halsey Monier
Mr. Waugh
Miss Shearer
Wyoming
la Prairie
Robert Doran
Henry
Claude Doran
James Smith
John Collins
Charles Smith
Andrew Calder
John
Halsey Monter
John Aitchison
Anna Mae Calder
Lyman Robinson
Peoria
Steuben Local Notes Highlight Births and Illnesses
Miss Ruth Marland visited Sparland over the weekend. Vera Kehlenbach suffers from yellow jaundice and Clarence Johnson is ill with the grip. Clyde and Clyde Doran welcomed a baby boy born Saturday morning January 10, making six children in the families. An oyster supper was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Russell last Tuesday. Ella Sargent visited a friend in Peoria. Bessie Hawks stays with her grandmother in Lacon as she recovers. Arthur Kehlenbach and Henry Sargent traveled to Chillicothe on business last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Hawks
Lacon
Arthur Kehlenbach
Henry Sargent
Chillicothe
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Promotes Child Health
An advertisement claims worms cause common childhood pains and presents Kickapoo Worm Killer as a remedy. It praises the product for killing worms and providing a laxative health benefit, priced at 26c and available from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. in Philadelphia or St. Louis.
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Kickapoo Indian Med. Co
Phila
St. Louis
South Whitefield Social Notes and Local Moves
South Whitefield items report travel to Metamora visits by Mr and Mrs Fred Bly and Mrs Walter Pride near La Rose. Ed Wishall settles on Kuss farm. Carl Sendelbach sells property before move to Indiana. Local events include dressmaking lessons, family visits, and a boy quarry of activities with hunting and coasting noted.
Doan Kidney Pills Ad Promises Relief from Back Pain
A 1920s advertisement features Charles Swartz praising Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney related backache. Mrs Swartz notes relief after using the product, with endorsements from a farmer in Wenona and mentions of stores in Buffalo, New York, and the Foaster Milburn Co. distributorship.
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Oworth
Charles Swartz
Wenona Oil
Deanis
Local Drug Store Ad Promises Reliable Goods and Prices
A small old fashioned note appeals to patrons to rely on the store for reliable drugs and remedies and a variety of needs. It hints at expansion and new offerings while asserting the right prices and steady service.
Court Notes In Re Estates And Guardianships
Circuit Court records include petitions in estate matters for Willam Green Wenona Coal Company Walter Mues Clara Miles and Josephine Luella and Morris Conrad minors. Guardian sale petition heard proof of notice and bond approved. Several estate claims and real estate transfers listed with witnesses and dates. Marriage licenses issued and local notices posted as required.
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Circuit Court
Katherine Nellinger
Willam H Green
Wenona Coal Company
4 Corporation
Cie
Mouwnouth Trust & Savings Vuit
Cration
Walter Mues
Clara Miles
Fred W. Potter
Josephine
Luella
Morris Conrad
Guardian
Elliott Brewster Green
James Lawless
Roger T. Rowe
Lee Songer
White Hall
James L. Stratton
George W. McCartney
Jonas M. Gustafson
John R. Belsly
James Marland
W C Thierry
W A. Franklin
Drs. Cromwell & Coggshall
Mabel Tryé
Dr. Bayard Holmes
Elizabeth Powell
J. A. Swein
Roger T Rowe
Duke Bros
C. E. Smith
Allen B Smith
W. W Rowe
J. Watercott
Hutchins & Downey
John J. Hartley
Meier Bros
Local Society Notes and Quarantine Update
South Milo reports visits among Barker Fosdick Applen and Aukland families. Mrs Ida Davis improving after scarlet fever quarantine lifted Saturday. Sherman Buicky and daughters spent holidays with relatives and returned to Kansas City. Willaies Rouser and family visited Mr and Mrs Charlie Anetling. Dave Shirts planning Nome trip.
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South Milo
Burton Barker
Lueliin
Ida’ Davis
Shérmian-“Buardy
Retts
Kansas
Charlie
Public Sale of Farm Machinery and Livestock
Public sale to be held Tuesday January 27 1914 starting at 10 am southeast of Bradford and near Whitefield. Horses cattle hogs farm implements and household goods to be sold under cash and credit terms with 5 percent discount for cash. Auctioneers Henry Mattison R. K. McColl. Lunch served on grounds.
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Tari
Brad‘ord
Whitefield
Rock Island
Henry Mattison
R. K. McColl
J. O Hill
Local Notes on Families and Visits Across Towns
A series of short items record births, visits, and travels. Ayttle daughter born to Mr and Mrs Minner. Mrs Chesney and Miss Clara visit Jacksonville and Cham bersburg and Winchester. Marion Charles and family at Rudolph Miller’s. Wm Minfer and family at George Minier’s. Byron Allen ships cattle to Chicago. Visitors at Frank Lidgard’s and others. Arthur Mills ill with neuralgia or stomach trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fate
Mrs. Goodale
Bentley
Wm. Chesney
Henry
Daniel Donovan
Jerry Barry
Josie Perry
Walter Hennewerry
John Carroll
Holger Peerson
Wm. Perry
Parl Reynolds
Mrs. Krimmell
Roy Maynard
Byron Allen
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Old Stand
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Lawn Ridge Ice Company
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