Sparland Notes of Local Happenings and Moves
Mrs Anna Suift is the grip victim this week. Mrs Lottie Duncan was a Henry shopper last Monday. Silas Cartwright visits his sister, Mrs Sparr. Mr Anderson of Woodland spent weekend with his wife and babies at the parsonage. Mrs Charles Onyun and son visited Mrs Onyun's parents the Tanners. A new Peoria barber replaced Curt Tanquary. Elmer Olson is Sparland station agent and will live above Aitchison's store. Promotions in all grades. enrollment high. new desks and chairs added. Bernice McLaughlin's eighth birthday party with gifts. Box social planned for Jan 21 at Miss Sadie Marland's school in Steuben. Marland an orator, Miss Myers of Henry assisting. Tesmer Campbell departed for Indianapolis as delegate to miners' convention. will be away weeks. will stay with Webber family in Castletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Suift
Lottie Duncan
Henry
Silas Cartwright
Sparr
Anderson
Woodland
Charles Onyun
Onyun
N. W. Tanner
Peoria
Curt Tanquary
Sparland
Francis
Homer White
Seibold House
Janet Pringle
Elmer Olson
Aitchison
Hlmer
Lawrence Tanquary
Addison Tanquary
Bernice McLaughlin
Bernice
Sadie Marland
Steuben
Marland
Margaret Myers
Tesmer Campbell
Indianapolis
Ind
Mia
Campbell
Peepee Tee the Webber
Castleton
Dunlap Birthday Celebration At Home
Monday honored Mrs. Waugh Dunlap with family and neighbors gathering for a warm birthday. The Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen lodge will hold a joint installation for members and families on Saturday January 20. All members and families are urged to attend.
Mrs J B Phenicie Dies after long life of service in St Joe
Mrs J B Phenicie long resident of St Joe dies Thursday at home aged 75 years four months and three days. Born Louisa Kendrick August 31 1838 in Tuscarawas County Ohio she joined the M B E church in youth and lived in Champaign and Stanton townships before moving to St Joseph in 1904. She and husband J B Phenicie married September 17 1861 at Sparland Illinois and had nine children five living Melville Thomas Cora J Chesshir survive with eleven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral held at the M B church last Saturday at 10 a m conducted by Rev R E Mathis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Phenicie
Louisa Kendrick
Tuscarawac County
M. BE. Church
Marshall County
Ill
Sparland
Stanton Township
Champaign County
St. Joseph
Melville
Thomas Phenicle
Cora J. Chesshir
A. W. Chesshir
M. B
R. E. Mathis
St. Joe Paper
Life Insurance Rates to Rise for Modern Woodmen Members
Members face a 25 to 40 percent increase after the head camp holds a Chicago meeting. The committee reports recommend a uniform raise, with older members hit hardest as the plan is expected to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Camp Grove social shines at St Patrick’s card party
Altar society of St Patrick’s church hosted a large turn out at the Blough home on Tuesday for a grand card party. Guests came from Peoria Bradford Wyoming Edelstein and nearby towns for a pleasant evening with music by Fennell’s Italian orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
Altar Society
St. Patrick’s Church
Blough
James P. Hickey
Rose Bernndetta
Rose Thompson
Bradford
Will Real
O'Brien & McManus
Peoria
Stem
Rothschild
O'Rourke
Detter
Moran
Malone
Day
M. Ryan
Celeste
Peoria Monay
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsed by Satisfied Users
J T Shelnut of Bremen Georgia reports high satisfaction with Foley Kidney Pills and greater relief than from other kidney medicines. A J Ironmonger supports the product for kidney and bladder trouble based on personal trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Shelnut
Bremen
A. J
Local Notes Highlight Family Moves and Community Happenings
Samuel Perkins ships a car load of fat cattle to Chicago as Clifford and Mildred return to Iowa. Roy Wilcox loses a mare, frost halts a diadems show, and the Tuttle family relocates from the northwest. Mrs. Foster's illness, Grace Coyle’s recovery, and nose surgeries for Roy Foster are reported. Miss Trene Sims turns eight with a party for 18 friends. Millard Judd visits old friends, and Beloit, Kansas connections appear. The local ice company begins filling a 12 to 16 inch thick ice house with 20 workers and 20-member company, selling some ice to outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Perkins
Chicago
Santa Fe
Clifford
Mildred
Iowa
Safety
Roy Wilcox
la Prairie
Clifford Tuttle
Great Northwest
Tuttle
May Crady
Roy Foster
George Crady
Rome
Grace Coyle
Peoria
Trene Sims
Millard Judd
Beloit
Kas
Earth
Massaging with Chamberlain's Ointment Helps Paralysis
Persons troubled with partial paralysis are often benefited by massaging the affected parts thoroughly when applying Chamberlain's ointment. This liniment also relieves rheumatic pains for sale by A. J. Ironmonger and T J. Segraves druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. J
T J. Segraves
Social Roundup in Cottage Illinois Local Family Visits
Cottage residents share weekend visits and gatherings across neighbors and relatives. Notable stops include Miss Josie Miller with Mrs. Maynard, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Soder visiting Joe Soder, and many others at Mill, Lidgard, Charles, Reynolds, Barry, and Chesney homes. Church and school activities noted among families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Miller
Maynard
Ben Soder
Joe Soder
Lillian Kane
Lark Lidgard
Ben Manningly
Arthur Mill
Gus Ruberg
F. M. Charles
T. M. Charles
Chicago
Frank Lidgard
Y. M. People's Club
Hunter School
Miss Ternus
Lawrence Goodale
Vance Albee
Marion Smith
Clarence Wright
Merrill Smith
Thomas
Town
Howard Town
Harvey Doty
Homer Sears
Frank Doty
Maggie Barry
Tiskilwa
Enoch Grange
Glenn Farley
Ernest Reynolds
Willie Sullivan
Elmer Merritt
Eddie Gorman
Willie Chesney
John Barry
Samuel Chesney
Maxine
Benjamin Manningly
Evaline
H. Smith
Stephen Merritt
Wm. Chesney
Hiram Allen
Baptist Church
Tis
Mr. Whited
Roy Maynard
MI DNA stomach tablets advertised for indigestion relief
Testimonial from Wm Y Mathews of Bloomington Indiana describing years of stomach trouble gastritis and gas that pressed on his heart before MI DNA cured him after other doctors failed. Ad claims indigestion headaches dizziness biliousness constipation inactive liver nervousness sleeplessness foul breath sour stomach and despondency improve with a large 50 cent box sold at T J Segraves druggists and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi-Dna
Y. Mathews
Bloomington
Ind
T. J. Segraves
Roosevelt blamed for rift in Republican ranks
Press comments from Estherville and Milwaukee praise Taft's approach to renegotiating the treaty with Russia while critiquing Roosevelt as the source of party discord. Other notices question state pardons and reflect on Springfield dry laws. The Topeka Journal quips on La Follette and public exhortations end with motivational lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Vinnicavur
Roosevelt
Taft
Milwaukee Wisconsin
Freeport Journal
State Board of Pardons
Bloomington Bulletin
Springfield
Topeka Journal
la Follette
Advertising in Sedan Kas How a local merchant built wealth
A Sedan Kansas retailer Edwards explains advertising as essential to business growth. He details steps from small local ads and road barn boards to billboard signs, team uniforms, and larger newspaper contracts, stressing reliable service and visible branding. He notes daily practices, staff instruction, and a motto: Never advertise a thing we cannot do. Also mentions a drug-store ad for Dr King s New Life Pills priced 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Sedan
Kas
Edwards
Pipers
Henry Clay
New Orleans
Dr. King
New Life
T. J. Segraves
A. J. Ironmonfer
Rexall Orderlies Laxative Popular With Shoppers
The advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies as a tasty candy like laxative with a personal guarantee. It claims no griping or nausea and easy use any time, suitable for children and the elderly, sold at The Rexall Store by A. J. Ironmonger in Henry, Illinois with 5c and 10c packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
A. J. Ironmonger
Henry, Il
Live Stock Breeders Big Meeting at Bloomington
The Illinois Live Stock Breeders association holds its annual meeting February 13 to 15 at Bloomington. Sessions feature talks on livestock topics, a February 14 banquet, and February 15 livestock judging contests with prizes last year totaling 600 to 700 dollars. For details contact secretary Sidney B. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Live Stock Breeders’ Association
Bloomington
Sidney B. Smith
Dr Cox’s Guaranteed Deal With Money Back Offer
An advertisement promises a blemish free treatment or a refund. Prices listed as 26c 0c and $1.00 with a 265c size marketed for family use. The copy emphasizes a money back guarantee and age suitability.
Dr Cox Painless Blister Claim For Sale
A drug advertisement promises a painless blister treatment guaranteed to cure spavins curb sweeney puffs pole hvil and fistula before pus forms or money refunded. Sold by all druggists.
Public Auction on Wm Stickel Farm Near Tiskilwa
A listed sale on Wednesday January 31 1912 begins at 11 a m at the Wm Stickel farm 344 miles west of Putnam NL 10 miles southeast of Tiskilwa. Fifty plus items including nineteen horses and colts six head of cattle twenty five hogs and farm machinery from McCormick binder to corn planter. Cash and credit terms apply with a 5 percent cash discount on over ten dollars and 7 percent interest on notes if due. lunch served by M Henkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sublio
Stickel
Putnam
Tiskilwa
Srey
McCormick
WM. Stickel
Harry Finley
McColl & Smith
Elmer Quinn
M. M. Henkins
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Seta Tau Cence
Rayo Lappa
Dewrottc
Circular Standard Oil Company
Taorperated
Sulky
Litchfield
New Iowa
Marseilles
D. M McLaughliy
Sparland, Ill
Scott's
Alu
Scott
P. Maloney
Oakes
N. Dak
Henry Farden
la Platta
James Owens
Hayden
Fr. Dooling
Hen Ty
George Clusky
James Colgan
Anna Crahan
Berelds
James Winne
Owen Sharkey
C. J. O'Brien
John McManus
Fox Lake
Wis
Lawn Ridge
Wm. V. Mathews
Stephen
Harte
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Props
Buffalo
N. Yy
DR. Cox
Liniment
John F. Tarter
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