Sparland Community Notes Highlight Local Moves and Events
Mrs Anna Luft is ill this week while Miss Janet Pringle moves into lower Sparland rooms. Elmer Olson returns as Sparland station agent and Lawrence Tanquary visits family amid news of Addison Tanquary’s illness. Box Social by Miss Sadie Marland at Steuben school and Bernice McLaughlin’s eighth birthday mark community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Luft
Lottie Duncan
Henry
Silas Cartwright
Sparr
Anderson
Woodland
Charles Onyun
Lawrence Tanquary
Addison Tanquary
Bernice McLaughlin
Bernice
Babe
Sadie Marland
Steuben
Marland
Alonn
Margaret Myers
Tesmer Campbell
Hudianapolis
Ind
Nelda
Seast
Wt Campbellz
Webber
Mrs Dunlap Fetes Birthday With Family Guests
Monday celebration at the Dunlap home honored Mrs Waugh Dunlap with her children Leslie Waugh and Mr and Mrs Hal Sey Monier and neighbors. The Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen lodge plan a joint installation for members and families on Saturday January 20 and invite all to attend.
Death of Mrs. J. B. Phenicie Mourned by Community
Mrs. J B Phenicie died Thursday at 5 pm in St. Joe. Born Louisa Kendrick August 31 1838 in Tuscarawas County she moved with family to Marshall County Illinois and Champaign County before settling in Stanton township. She married B Phenicie September 17 1861 at Sparland Illinois and had nine children, six deceased. Funeral at M E church in St. Joe last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J . Phenicie
Louisa Kendrick
Tuscarawac County
M. E Church
Marshall County
Phanicie
Sparland
Ill
Stanton
Champaign County
St. Joseph
Livthe
Melville
Thomas Phenicie
Coral Chesshir
A. W. Chesshir
M E
E. Mathis
St. Joe
Modern Woodmen to Increase Life Insurance Rates in Chicago
Members of the Modern Woodmen head camp face higher life insurance rates, rising from 25 to 40 percent. A Chicago meeting will consider the committee report advocating the increase, with older members expected to bear the heaviest impact.
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Chicago
Camp Grove social notes and local updates
St Patrick's Altar Society held a successful card party at Dr and Mrs Bloughs with large attendance. A baby girl Rose Bernadetta was named for Mrs Rose Thompson of Bradford. Will Reali becomes Camp Grove Exchange Bank assistant. Opening dance drew 85 couples with Fennell's Italian orchestra. attendees from Peoria Bradford Wyoming Edelstein and more. New hall features furnace gas lights stage and floor. O'Brien McManus to run dry goods and groceries. Several local residents and visitors are noted from Peoria Brimfield Bradford Oakes and Fox Lake. Fr Hayden attended Rev Fr Dooling's funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
Altar Society
St. Patrick’s Church
Blough
Loose
James P. Hickey
Rose Bernndetta
Rose Thompson
Bradford
Will Reali
O’brien & McManus
Peoria
Stem
Rothschild
O’rourke
Dettor
Moran
Malone
M Ryan
Celeste
Peoria Monay
P Maloney
Oakes
Noak
Henry Farden
la Platta
James Owens
Hayden
Fr Dooling
Henry
George Clusky
James Colgan
Anna Crahan
Brimfield
Local notices and updates from Bremen Georgia area
A mixed local column reports Foley Kidney Pills praise, cattle shipment to Chicago, travel delays, town residents returning home, a mare's death possibly from overfeeding, frost affecting entertainers, Mrs. Tuttle moving here, illnesses in the Foster family, Grace Coyle recovering, nose operations for Roy Foster, Irene Sims eighth birthday party, Millard Judd visiting, Ice Company beginning work on a new ice house with 20 men and thick ice, and notes on local life and routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Perkins
Chicago
Santa Fe
Clifford
Mildred
Safety
Roy Wilcox
la Prairie
Clifford Tuttle
Great Northwest
Tuttle
May Crady
Roy Foster
George Cradye
Rome
Grace Coyle
Peoria
Irene Sims
Millard Judd
Beloit
Kas
Earth
Massage aids for paralysis relief with Chamberlain's Liniment
A short advice note says persons troubled with partial paralysis are often helped by massaging affected parts with Chamberlain's Liniment. The pamphlet notes benefits for rheumatic pains and lists A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves as druggists selling the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sigo
JP Segraves
Local Cottage Notes Share Visits And Farm Work
Miss Josie Miller stayed with Mrs. Maynard. Ben Loder and Ben Manningly families visited. cattle shipped to Chicago. Lillian Kane helps Mrs. Lidgard. Frank Lidgard hosted the M peoples club. Numerous neighbors and pupils appear in Sunday visits and church attendance across Tiskilwa area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Miller
Maynard
Ben Loder
Joe Loder’s
Lillian Kane
Lark Lidgard
Ben Manningly
fArthur Mill
Gus Ruberg
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
MI DNA stomach tablets advertised in Bloomington
An Indiana reader reports years of stomach trouble and gastritis improved by MI DNA stomach tablets after other doctors failed. The ad promises relief for indigestion and related symptoms and notes the product is available in a large box for fifty cents at T. J. Segraves and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. V
Mathews
Bloomington
Ind
T. J. Segraves
Press Comments On Taft Roosevelt And Prohibition
A compilation of editorial opinions notes Roosevelt’s discord within the Republican Party and Taft’s diplomatic handling with Russia. It also cites a Freeport article on pardons, Bloomington on parole reform, Springfield drys vs vets on closing hours, and Topeka Journal remarks on La Follette. The page ends with motivational quotes from Stephen Harte about confidence and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Vinuicavur
Roosevelt
Taft
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Freeport Journal
The
State Board of Pardons
Bloomington Bulletin
Springfield
Topeka Journal
la Follette
Lst
Rexall Orderlies Laxative Ad Promises Candy Like Taste
An old advertisement extols Rexall Orderlies as a superior laxative that tastes like candy and acts gently without cramps or nausea. It guarantees customer satisfaction with a full refund if not satisfied, and promotes three package sizes priced 10c 25c and 50c. The Rexall Store Glenside advertises availability through A. J Ironmongers in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex All Orderlies
Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
Thia
J— Ironmongers
Heary
Advertising in Sedan Kas Boosts Local Business
In Sedan Kansas a 2200 population town, merchant Edwards grew rich via heavy advertising. He started with local paper space, barn signs, and roadside boards, then funded team uniforms with his logo, expanded to page ads, and backed every claim with goods. He emphasized signs, show windows, and responsive staff, noting a motto: Never advertise a thing we cannot do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Sedan
Kas
Edwards
Pipers
Live Stock Breeders' Big Meeting at Bloomington
The Minors Live Stock Breeders' association announces its annual gathering February 13 to 15, 1912 at Bloomington. Expect strong attendance, with noted speakers on livestock topics, a February 14 banquet, and a February 15 judging contest. Last year prizes totalled 600 to 700 dollars for top stock judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minors Live Stock Breeders’ Association
Bloomington
Tsth
Adreece Slaney
BS Smith
Guaranteed painless cure for horse ailments
Painless guaranteed remedy advertised to cure spavins curb sweeney puffs pole evil and fistula before pus forms or bone or muscle enlargements. Money refunded. Sold by all druggists. 3-16-y.
Well Sinking Service Seeks Patronage Locally
An advertiser touts over twenty years in the well business offering expert services to sink wells. The pitch promises perfect satisfaction and money saved by using their consultancy.
Public Sale At Stickel Farm Near Putnam Illinois
Auction announcement listing nineteen horses and colts, six head of cattle, twenty five hogs, hay and crops, and farm machinery with sale terms. Location described as 31% miles west of Putnam Illinois and 10 miles southeast of Tiskilwa. Items include a bay horse eight years old, several mares in foal, various tack and implements, and payment terms offering cash discounts and credit options with interest details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sticker
Putnam
Mi1
Tiskilwa
McCormick
WM. _STICKEL
Harry Finley McGoll&Smith
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Standard Oil Company
Sulky
Litchfield
New Iowa
Marshilles
Melavgal
Henry, III
Sparland Department
J. B. Phenicie
Aocu
Scott
Aly
Foley
Bremen
Lawn Ridge
Wm. V. Mathews
Stephen Harte
Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Henry Clay
New Orleans
Dr. King’s New
DR. Cox
Liniment
John F. Tarter Henry
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