Sparland Chronicle Social News Recap
Local notes detail visits and illnesses, births, and outings in Sparland. Mentions Mrs. J C Ohlman’s pneumonia risk, Helen Olson returning to school after illness, Grace Aitchison’s absence from store, and a golden wedding anniversary invitation for Mr and Mrs Van Antwerp. Aighson and Webber family visits and Red Cross activities are noted, with obituary for William Milton Rickey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Griswold
Wes Pnegmontia
Stense
T. van Antwerp
Grippe
Guy E. Moore
Chillicothe
Magoon Barnes
Lacon
McCartney
Andrew Shearer
Wyoming
Aitchison
Flynn
J. C. Ohlman
Annie Evans
F. H. Gehr
Mabelle Gehr
Helen Olson
Grace Aitchison
Margaret Webber
Ruby Olson Collins
Babe
Peoria
Collins
Ann& McFarland
John van Antwerp
Jean
Shafer
Forbes
Des Moines
Iowa
Fd Forbes
Red Cross
Magoon
Egerton
Sparland Lodge
Sparland
E. S
van Antwerp
Masonic Hall
Sarah
Elizabeth Marland
Thomas Marland
Camp Grant
Rockford, Il
Rook
Marland Jeft
Cage
Washington, DC
Fred Blackwell
J C Duncan
Gilbert Frishbey
Fred Aitchison
Ralph Christ
Rickey Family Farm Heirs Hold Sparland Estate
Obituary notes Mr Rickey a respected citizen who accumulated 465 acres in one section and left four sons and a daughter Mrs Minnie Clarence living on the farms. Survived by 27 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and two brothers Adolphus of Missouri and Charles of Lacon. Funeral at Robert Rickey’s home with Rev Bowlin officiating, interment Sparland cemetery beside departed wife Carol. Thanks expressed to neighbors, pastor, Bethel choir and organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Milton Rickey
Samuel
Sarah Rickey
Marion County
Ohio
Robert
Saratoga Township
Marshall County
Illinois
Eveline Austin
Elma
William
Walter
Minnie
Burton
George
Jacob
Elma McBeth
Rickey
Henry
Minnie Clarence
Adolphus
Missouri
Charles
Lacon
Cliff Gibbs
Meryl Gallup
Rena Tanquary
Jesus
Willis
Willard Rickey
Sparland
Bethel Choir
Robert Rickey
William Rickey
George Rickey
Jacob Rickey
al Clarence
Hohenzollern
New York City
Whathorne
Swes
Miss Parsons
Dewey
Robert Muurdeck
Lester Monier
Walter Smith
Raymond Shaffer
Harry Anderson
Etek
Local Notes Highlight Visits Illness and Snow
Mrs. Charles Weiland visiting Mrs. Bidkerman in We nona returns home Monday. Emma Kear returns to Hatfield Ark. Willard Nighsanger improving after infantile paralysis. Evelyn McLusky recovering from bronchial trouble. Snow covers Edmond Okla wheat fields. Leland Hensley sick with pneumonia but improving. Edna Weiland and Mrs Mary Williams visit Lacon. Sleighs and snow drift as Dr Royce travels on foot. John Beck hosts brother Michael Sir and wife from Toba Ill. Burial of William Rickey well attended. his charity aided Nebraska farmers. Chamberlain Medicine Co. rep praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in local ad. Earl C. Ross vouches for its use with his six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Weiland
Edmond
Okla
Leland Hensley
Edna Weiland
Mary Williams
Lacon
Royce
Jotn Beck
Michael Sir
Toba
Wil
Iam Rickey
Rickey
Nebraska
John Ely
Joliet
Danny Chance
Cums
Dan
Ani
Muriehi
George Johson
Pete
Leslie Watkins
Watkins
George Waughop
Lane
Hayline
Saratoga
Charles Hayline
Fred
J Ely
Bride
Leo Klein
Naper
Neb
Henry
Local Notes From Lacon Area Include Winter Struggles And Notices
SOUTH WHITEFIELD letters describe school closures due to blizzards and cold with lingering snow. Residents share news of visits, fox hunting, and neighbors attending to family. An administrator’s notice for the James A. Harrison estate, with claim deadlines, appears alongside advice on Chamberlain’s Tablets. Wheatless days and Hoover-era references punctuate the community update.
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Fonté Vapor Bee
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W. Rotter
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F. C. Weillett
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Phono
W. A. Smith
O. D. Maulfair
M. D
KR. G. Bayne
Kenry
H. W. Adams
Fred W. Potter
Henry, Ill
Henry E. Jacobs
GERRY _V. STIRGEN
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Ill
R. M. Barnes
J. H. Maroon
W. J. Black
Lacon, Ill
W. W. Dewey & Sons
Oscar E. Wright Henry
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Agent Farm Branch
Fidelity-Phenix Fire Ins. CO
New York
New City
John Hartley, Jr
Miles Ss. Fox
Princeton
WM. E. Green
Black
Henry, Ul
McColl & Smith
R. K. McColl
Sly Smith
Manlir
Henry, III
Sparland Deparment
Will Take Over
Public Service Co
Tlinois
Chamberlain
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Earl C. Ross
Hamilton County Republican News
Syracuse
Kan
Advt
South Whitefield
James A. Harrison
Lyls
Harrison
Day
Fred W Potter
Dakota
Pulic
Camp Grove
Whitefield Corners
Abbas
McCormick
Newton
Ottawa
King & Hamilton
Ohio Gang
Janesville
Emerson
FORD
Miles Fox
Elmer Quinn
Chevrolet
Square Deal
Steuben
lLaPrairie
Medina
Hallock Township
Square Deal Garage
Geo. M. Foote
Matthew Steele
Leluge
Henry Republican
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