Local Gossip Notes From Sparland Area
Sparland residents and visitors are listed in a wide array of short items. Mrs B Sparr shopped in Henry while Aitchison traveled to Chicago on business. Mrs George Simpson had a home telephone installed Tuesday. The Pringle family and Minnie are reported ill with George Stouffer of Hennepin visiting his sister Mrs H Maxwell. William O Leary called in Peoria. Fred Vincent visited Toulon to see relatives. Ruth Bolender visited her sister Mrs John Ohlman. Edith Waugh returned from Chicago on the 5 34 train. Mr and Mrs Milby Marshall and Miss Anna Luft shopped in Henry. Aunt Phoebe Emler returned from Peoria after Christmas. Cartwright was sent to Henry for grandson Paul Reinbeck’s illness. A baby girl born Sunday to Mr and Mrs John Christman. Will Frank and Flora Trom peter visited Henry. Mrs Simpson and daughter Mrs George Frank joined by Fern spent the day with Mrs Mills Walker. Estep Duncan remains unstable with bad spells. Miss Marie O Leary of Peoria visited to Monday and plans California trip. Mrs Maxwell left home for neighbors for the first time in a month. Mr Knowles back to work after illness. Helping Hand social last Wednesday was a success. It was a 10c social with ladies earning a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Sparr
Henry
Mr. Aitchison
Chicago
George Simpson
Pringle
Minnie
George Stouffer
Hennepin
H. Maxwell
Wm. O'Leary
Peoria
Fred Vincent
Toulon
Ruth Bolender
John Ohlman
Edith Waugh
Milby Marshall
Anna Luft
Phoebe Emler
Cartwright
Paul Reinbeck
John Christman
Will Frank
Flora Trompeter
Theodore Kaiser
Simpson
George Frank
Fern
Mills Walker
Estep Duncan
Marie O'Leary
California
Maxwell
Knowles
St. Patrick's
Barnes' Hall
Fennelle
Hugh King
Sparland
William
Patrick Lawless
Chatsworth
Keffee
Chillicothe
John
Wm. McDonald
M. J. O’brien
Edelstein
John McKeegan
Morse
Garland Berdette Cavanaugh
Peter Cavanaugh
William Lawless
Wm. Lawless
Marshall County
St. Francis Hospital
Dundalk
Louth
Ireland
America
Kickapoo
Frances Keffee
Saratoga Township
Mary
Wm. Cashin
Frances
Thomas Brune
St. Patrick's Church
J. B. Roach
Camp Grove
John McDonald
John McGuire
John Gubbins
James Campion
James Corcoran
Thomas Murphy
Local notes and notices from Lacon area events
Town items report horse illness and death of a horse used for Barr's delivery wagon, aging property, and local arrivals. Residents discuss medical care changes, farming moves, church seating, snow blockage ending, Mystic Workers installation plans, a seventh birthday party, an old fashioned concert trip, Miss Nita Fris bey’s eighteenth birthday celebration, upcoming Henry Clarke lecture, and a correction request about snow depth reports from Claude Cartwright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr
Corcoran
Mr. Slovey
Lacon
Samuel McGee
Chillicothe
Dougherty
Emmet Garrett
Peoria
Walter Miles
Watford Bonham
Pettit Place
Mystic Workers
Raymond Shaffer
Oscar McLaughlin
McCartney
Bedford
Alfretta
T. Be, Gapen
John Parsons
H. Campbell
Henry Clarke
M. B. Church
Clarke
Union
South Dakota
Claude Cartwright
Claude
Henry Republican
Illinois
C. PR. Cartwright
Beers Reports Kidney Relief After Foley's Pills
H F Beers of Peoria Illinois says kidney trouble had him unable to carry his grip at times. After one bottle of Foley's Kidney Pills he was entirely relieved and cheerfully recommends them. The pills are healing and antiseptic and restore health and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Beers
7Th Ave
Peoria
Ill
Foley
A. J
Weather Warmth and Seasonal Happenings In Saratoga
The report notes warmer weather and rapid snowmelt. Local residents Jim McCune Mr Younger Ed Bogner and Tom McAtee shelled corn in the past week. Wedding bells in Camp Grove promise a social week ahead.
St Patrick's parish to host grand mid winter ball
The St Patrick's parish plans a grand mid winter ball and supper at Barnes hall on February 1 with Fennelle's Italian orchestra from Peoria providing music. Local residents are noted in travel and funeral notices, with several obituaries and community updates from La Prairie.
Speer Community Notes and Bank of Speer Report
Mrs. Robert Stocks visited Peoria with relatives from Wednesday to Monday Harley Klepfer of South Dakota visited here Mr Bennett moved his family to Peoria Fred Hodges has severe cold The Sunday school elected officers Caldwell superintendent Gaumer assistant Hinman secretary Florence Stisser assistant The side hunt occurred Monday Despite bad weather many joined the event A supper and dance were held at Speer hall Jan 25 The Bank of Speer annual meeting Jan 4 reported 1909 net earnings 12 percent dividends 9 percent surplus 3 percent Capital stock 25000 Surplus 7000 Deposits over 12000 with 188 depositors besides certificate holders
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer Hall
Bank of Speer
Saved at Death's Door from Death by Electric Bitters
Murray A. Ayers of Transit Bridge New York was near death from virulent liver trouble and weight loss. He credits Electric Bitters with saving his life, regaining 40 pounds, and restoring health. The note also mentions local items: a horse delivering mail, a gasoline lighting system at Cotton & Bloch, a honeymoon return, court postponements due to illness, a trip to Kokomo, a stiff neck, and the birth of a baby girl to George Boers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray A. Ayers
Transit Bridge
N. Y
A. J. Ironmonger's
T. C. Slattery
Chicago
Mr. Slattery
Jacobs
G. Corrato
Gioseffe Dimarco
Tomasso Dintini
George Boers
Great Western
George
Court House News Probate and Guardianship Actions
Probate filings show Edith Maud Shepard declared dependent and committed to Illinois Children's Home and Aid Society. Henry V. Thurston named guardian. Guardianship letters issued to L. T. Wood. other guardians named. Delinquency and feeble minded petitions heard with commitments to reformatories. Real estate transfers and marriage licenses also recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W H. Dunn
Edith Maud Shepard
Charles M. Shepard
Edith Henry
Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society
Galesburg
Land
Henry V. Thurston
John F. Howard
Amil Schuster
Melette Schuster
L. T. Wood
L. I. Wood
Grace Watson
Blance Watson
Florence Watson
A. H. Dohman
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Poland
China
Wyoming, Ill
Peter
Hadley
Wyoming
E,.e. Caverly
Toulon, Ill
Ira Cottingham and
H, BH. Cochran
Brady
Camp Grove, Ill
Jos. Barnett & Co
Boynton
M. McLaughlin
Ili
William A. Smith
Chicago Veterinary College
I. W. Williams
Huntington
W. Va
Republican
Sparland Department
Saratoga
Jim McCune
Mr. Younger
Ed Bogner
Tom McAtee
Miss McGee
Wil van Ostrand
Nebraska
Thomas
Texas
Alfred Holmes
Bruce Wilson
Wm. Salisbury
Rachel Smart
Missouri
John Elliott
Clyde Hawksworth
Jennie Clark
Anna Hubbell
Kendall Smart
Dwinell
Samuel Thumma
Pennsylvania
Sam
Miss Allen
Cavanaugh
Rev. Curtis
Lawn Ridge
Barnes
Grandma Tucker
E. A. Tucker
Lancaster County
Jane Speer
Samuel Tucker
John W
Edward A
Manervia C
Indiana
Roy Safford
A. Z. Tronmonger
Edna Speers
Mattie Hendricks
Emily Bragg
James Speers
Speer
Curtis
Harry Coyle
Calvin Stowell
Elijah Stowell
Webster Greene
Trinity Parish
Fannie Perkins
Miss Bragg
Wilbur Armstrong’s
Congregational Church
Chamberlain
A. J. Tronmonger
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
Col
H. F. McVicker
Fredonia Avenue
Court House News
Veronica Kuchhyma
Stephen Kutchyma
The
Good Shepard
Mahela Judd
Roland D. Judd
Sidney E. Hoge
Lucy Dunlap
Mary C. Shreve
John Murphy
Albert E- Schultz
Roberts
Leslie J. Barr
Lilah P. Heim
Abe
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