Sparland Creek Floods and Local News Share January Events
The Creek near Sparland flooded during the thaw washing ice across roads. Visitors from Peoria stayed with grandparents on January 17. Local residents M. W. Macon and Wesley Dalrimple arranged lodgings. Otto plans travel near Henry. Baptist meetings start with Rev W. P. Pearson expected next week. Birth party at Mire H. Adam's, Scott County reports a happy time. Mrs Dunton and Mrs Der McCartney acquire new pianos. A sled road to A. W. Watkins' was enjoyed. Lealie Barr recovered from a fall. California cars departed after a busy day despite bad weather. John Baggs and wife welcomed a son on January 25 with Dr Bradford. Several minor injuries noted. Creek overflow affected the area between here and Lacon. Dr McCartney and wife visited La Prairie. W. G. Dorsey and wife admitted to Q. EB. 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ap Jce Gore
Sma
Ethel Crawford
Ruby Cumming
Peoria
M. W. Macon
Wesley Dalrimple
Otto
Henry
Baptist Church
W. P. Pearson
Sassat
F. A. Bare
H.J. Adam's
Heory
Dunton
Plano
der McCartney
O. FE
A. W. Watkins
Lealie Barr
California
Altho
Jobn Baggs
Bradford
Here
Lacon
McCartney
la Prairie
W.G. Dorsey
Weather records and civic news mix in small town notes
The piece notes extreme cold, references to a record cold season, and mentions Varna preparing for a leap year ball. It highlights women’s extensive preparations in support of Petticoat rights and indicates a community gathering by the W.L.G. scheduled for Saturday January 30 at Mrs. Cordia Broad’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joby Muptenr
Varog
W.L.G
Mra Cordia Broad
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The readable content is fragmented with garbled names and phrases about guests, water, engines, and individuals such as Mr Peterson, yielding no coherent event or outcome to summarize reliably. The source needs clarification to identify distinct persons, places, or actions for a proper card.
Doyle school hosts bar social and sales to aid library start
The Doyle school community plans a bar social at the Doyle School beaux on Esterday evening to raise funds for starting a library with a sale of boxes and movables. The event features songs, recitations, a prize for the highest bid by a lady and a tax-for-entry section, with all invited to attend for a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willinziz
Doyle School
Lady White
Peytsg
Detis Taylor
Darliog
Towa
Princeton
Mir Darling
Eva Susensen
Env
Mre
T. E. Salisbury
Fult
McDowal
Albert Harrison
Chaz Woodin
Hunter
Oklahoma
M. E
H. B. Wilson
James Winn
Papa
Dr van Pelt
Will Salisbury
Peoria
Ling VanUstrand
Chas Thumma
Rev Birch
Local notes from Hopewell area and surrounding towns
A jumble of short items describes a busy period in Hopewell and nearby communities. Events include a young editor’s social life across the Sivx, Poultry incidents near Plym outh Rock, Frank Peterson’s retirement plans and sale, a Richland youth’s literary find, Elmer Miller’s departure to Fairmont Nebraska, and various visits, dinners, and sickness updates.
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Horsewell
Pereon
Sivx
Gimler Hollow
Hits Boree
Htermunster
Sia
Simon Scafler
Plymouth Rock
Frank Peterson
Hopewell
Varna
Richland Young Tather
Sabe
Hiawatha
Elmer Miller
Fairmont
Neb
EF. M. Shugart
Milonk
New York Life Insurance Company
Harry Stroup
Andrew Feazel
Wm. Freeman
Florence Thompsons
Chas’ Gustafeon
V. Lane
Amanda Antrim
Community Notes From Sparland Area
Mrs Frank Applen and her two daughters have been ill but are recovering with Maud Haskins aiding. William Yarger visited Sparland and Pearts with family for a business trip. A box social at Wilson school on Feb 5 benefits a library. Mike Zeigler and wife welcomed a baby boy born Jan 13. Alta Ray returns to Sparland. William and Eddie Ketchum hosted a gathering at D B Huffman’s. Estella Taylor visits Mrs Apna Yarger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Applen
Maud Haskins
Bradford
William Yarger
Sparland
Wm Kenney
Pearts
Piven
Wilson School
Bridge V. McGuire
Mike Zeigler
Patch
Alta Ray
Wm Yarger’s
Wiliam
Eddie Ketchum
D. B. Huffman’s
Robert Yarger
Duke Bros
Estella Taylor
Apna Yarger
Weather and community notes from Laclede area
Saturday notices describe illness and travel within the Lewis Weinenet family and nearby residents. Reports mention Dr Tarot and Mr Lyle Darley, plus weather outlook predicting six more similar days next week and a move by Charley Hamill family toward Kolox City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerise
Lewis Weinenet
Laclede
Cor Esmemanity
Prank P. Hamm
McCommit
Dr Tarot
Lok
Charley Hamill
Kolox City
Hioo Ger
Lyle H. Darley
Lewis Whittaker
Minnie Dee&k
Entertainments and Local Notices Amid Cold Weather
The write up notes Elder Lyon’s sparsely attended Saturday evening event due to extreme cold. It mentions Lettie Cook and Elsie Carroll visiting Deonie McEvoy’s family, slips causing injuries, a planned Noble Ortersi event, and condolences for Silas Miller. It calls for a full turnout next Saturday evening.
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Elder Lyon
Mixes Lettie Cook
Elsie Carroll
Cillien
Deonie McEvoy
Iss Barnhart
Lelie Soper
Levi Hines
Albert Stickel
Silas Miller
Tismana
Local notes from Shalfeburg and Milo area
Notices include medical testimonial for Ballard's Snow Liniment by Henry D Baldwin Supt City Water Works Shalfeburg. wedding attendance at Stansell Basb in Hennepin Wisconsin. church revival meetings at M E Beivices at 7.30. various visits illnesses birthdays and births plus local travel and social reminders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Baldwin
City Water Works
Shalfeburg, Wie
Ballard
Powell
Ainre
Local Notes and Community Updates
John Johnson receives a letter from brother Carl who went to Chicago for ear treatment. William Pierson faces an undiagnosed illness and possible hospital operation. Carlson and Christenson sell a versatile grinder. A sleigh ride to Buda brightens week. Lutherans meet at usual hour led by C G Nelson. George Nordstrom in Rock Island reports progress in college.
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John Johnson
Carl
Chicago
William Pierson
Carlson and
Christeneon
Duke Bros
Martin
Emma Nordstrom
Buda
Carlson
Christenson Wood
Lutheran Church
C. G. Nelson
Rock Island
George Nordstrom
Rock—Island
John
Mat Condit
George Wheeler
Core
John Carlsonu
Rockford
Harman Magnuson
Princeton
Christenson
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