Sparland notes social visits and local commerce updates
Miss Nancy Louden visits sister Mrs. Betts in Sparland while another sister from Rock Island visits Mrs. Loomis. Town detours include Tyrolean Alpine singers invited by N. I. Stringer, a new ice room and storage from Ransom Ice Co, and a stockholders meeting at the old creamery electing a new board. Local trips include Rev. Bell and others to Chicago to view Speedway Park races and families visiting St. Louis, Prince ton, and White Deer Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Louden
John Betts
Sparland
Gril. Loomis
George Haines
Rock Island
B. B. ‘Travis
Bloomington
Travis
Republican
N. I. Stringer
Stewartville
Minn
Chaute Qua
Na Ransom Ice Co
Hast Park Row
Bradford
H. W. Bell
B. D. Phenix
van DeBruen
Samuel Hall
Helen
E. A. Foster
Nic Peterson
Messrs
C. A. Camp
E. S. Sterrett
Chicago
Speedway Park
Spencer Ketchum
St. Louis
Mich
Wm. Ketchum
C. ©. Burt
Old Creamery Company
Commercial Club
J. B
Barry
Peter’ Hank
S. S. Merritt
M. L. Coan
Charles Hofer
J. BE. Barry
Walter Harrison
D. B. Poarch
A. E
Dorr Hill
Tiskilwa
Arthur
William Catherman
Princeton
Pacific Coast
Kate Kirkpatrick
Streator
Mary Harris
That City
J. C. Blaisdell
J. M. Kirk
Grinnell
C. GC. Barnes
Hilairk
Ail
Henry
Morgan Myers
Camp Grove
R. J. Atchison
Virgil
Kas
Mr. Atchison
David Atchison
Attchison
Virgil State Bank
Kansas
H. B. Andrews
Fred Harper
Andrews
Manila
Philippine Islands
Harper
U. S
Steamship Mail Service
Pacific
Vale Patterson wedding in Granville and Pontiac
Blanche Lucille Patterson daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Patterson married Virgil Vernon Vale of Pontiac Illinois on June 24 at the bride’s home in Hennepin The ceremony used an Episcopalian ring service with Lohengrin marriage music and a pink and white reception Acording to the notice the couple will reside at 1128 North Mill Street Pontiac Illinois
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Hennepin
Blanche Lucille
W. C. Patterson
Virgil Vernon Vale
Pontiac
Ill
Marguerite Nelson
Granville
Lohengrin
Genieve Patterson
Little Mae Robinson
Peru
Charles Whitney
Lostant
Jessie Sill
Leland Wan
Henry
R. K. Stetes
First Congregation
Genieve
Sechn
Vale
Allén Candy Co
North Mill Street
Pontin
Lavisi Culver united in marriage near Henry
Lavisi Culver and Alfred Lavisi were married by Rev Fr Brennen in Henry with Venus Culver as bride. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home with flowers from her garden and gifts from friends. The couple will reside in Louisville after July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Una Haws
Motter
C. C. Hayes
Lawrence Gregory
Fense
Mr. Luvisi
Ball Park
Henry
Wnim
Room
Henry Greys
Louis
Louisville
Williams-Ash United in Sigourney Wedding
On Wednesday June 30 at 4 p m Rev J B Mercer united Mrs Alice Williams of this city and James T Ash of Sigourney Ia in marriage The bride's daughters Mrs C E Allen and Alice Williams witnessed the ceremony They depart for a new home in Sigourney with good wishes for their future The groom works in electrical trades in Sigourney belongs to the M E church and is held in high esteem by neighbors The Republican offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Mercer
Alice Williams
James T. Ash
Sigourney
C. E. Allen
Ash
M.E
Henry Banks Set New Hours Starting July
Henry county banks announce new hours beginning July 7 to 9 a.m. opening and 4 p.m. closing daily. The notice explains clerical needs after business hours and asks public cooperation to adjust banking with the new schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Henry National Bank
First National Bank
Hank Family Sightseeing Trip Reported
Mr and Mrs Peter Hank and their sons drove to Starved Rock Sunday to spend the day sightseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hank
Elizabeth Wilson Mills obituary in Belmont County family ties
Elizabeth Wilson Mills born July 11 1886 in Belmont County Ohio moved with parents to Putnam County Married Abel Mills at the Friends Meeting House Clear Creek on November 8 1866 five sons survived praised for charity loyalty and virtuous womanhood death June 27 burial June 29 at Clear Creek Friends grounds M B Smith mortician attended services and casket bearers included three sons two stepsons and a grandson.
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Elizabeth Wilson
Amos Wilson
Belmont County
Ohio
Putnam County
Friends Meeting House
Clear Creek
Abel Mills
Friends Society
A. B. Smith
Open Saloon Impact Highlighted at W C T U Meeting
The W C T U meeting at the Presbyterian church featured Attor ney George W. Hunt of Granville who spoke on the open saloon’s effects in Granville township including crime poverty and insanity and urged repeal. Editor Hawthorne of the Granville Echo posed the question Is the young man safe? to end the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
S. G. Wilde
G. M. Lucas
R. W. Martin
Hawthorne
Granville Echo
Misses Moody Tie Off With Bonds of Matrimony
Miss Fanny Moody married in Princeton on June 21 to William Long, a reputable farmer. Miss Edna Moody wed in Peoria on June 28 to Wesley Ray, a farm hand from Sparland area. The Republican extends wishes for happiness and health to both couples and their husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny
Edna
Joseph Moody
Princeton
William Long
Bureau Junction
Peoria
Wesley Ray
Sparland
Mr. Long
Ray
Liberty Bell to tour California exhibit route announced
The old bell that rang July 4 1776 will travel to a California exhibit by special train. It will pass Henry at 5 20 am and 9 18 am Wednesday July 7 with brief stops. Henry residents wishing to view the bell should be at the depot for the 5 20 am train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Exposition
Henry
Thompson Farm Loans Advertisement in Lacon Illinois
Thompson Farm Loans offers real estate mortgage secured notes for sale in any amount with no collection costs and payment of principal and interest starting immediately. Correspondence and personal interviews invited. Also a quote from John Hartley on wealth and blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Farm Loans
Lacon
War toll summed in Europe conflict overview
One year into the war in Europe the article notes six million combatants and six million casualties or prisoners. It highlights massive human and economic losses across nations and predicts future historical blame for the devastation and debt with the end not yet in sight.
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Europe
Bishop Fawcett Visits St. John's Henry
Bishop Fawcett spent Sunday the 27th at Henry preaching at both morning and evening services. He led Holy Eucharist early and at 11 o clock, preached on Giving. The evening confirmed members and taught worship doctrine to a large attentive congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawcett
Henry
St. John’s
St Johns Church Reopens After Interior Renovation
St John s Church resumes services after renovations begun with the last held on May 23. The interior features new tinting, recarpeting, oil finished floors under pews, ivory and buff chancel decorations, crimson carpet, and harmonized nave walls. The design honored by Mrs W T Law. Bishop s annual visitation marked reopening.
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St. John’s Church
W. T. Law
St. John's
Lovejoy’s Texas fraction sparks thoughts at Princeton
At Princeton commencement Owen R. Lovejoy stated that if Texas were divided into half acre lots for five person families the world’s population could be housed there with room to spare. He noted Texas covers 20 780 square miles with 640 acres per square mile and claimed ten people per acre could support about 3 quarter billion in Texas. The world totals about 1 1/2 billion people. Meijer Bros. extend their salesroom by 40x60 feet with new heat, shop, basement for storage and expect to attract more trade once painting completes and lines expand.
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Princeton
Owen R. Lovejoy
Texas
Meijer Bros
Ambush Killing Ties Thefts Of Cement Bags On Rail Line
Three men riding along the highway in Sranville township were ambushed. One man died soon after from a heart shot by a 22 long cartridge. Inquest showed the trio were allegedly stealing empty cement bags from a car on railway tracks. about 300 sacks valued at ten cents each.
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Sranville
Burt Family Travels Dinner
Mr and Mrs GC B Burt left Monday for Ithaca Michigan to visit their children Dr and Mrs Edward Burt. Mrs Burt had attended a wedding in Illinois and on returning home was to be met by the parents in Chicago. They plan to stay about ten days at the doctor's home.
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GC. B. Burt
Ithaca
Mich
Edward Burt
Union Sunday School Picnic Gala Day at Pavilion Park
The Union Sunday school picnic drew 300 plus attendees on Friday at Pavilion Park. Activities included a ball game with Rev. T. K. Leech and Rev. R. W. Martin, boat rides led by Roy Bauter, and a large array of food prepared by city housewives. The day featured a prayer, ice cream, and balloon rides, ending without incident, with thanks to Camp for park use and helpers.
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Pavilion Park
Union
T. K. Leech
J. H. Mercer
Roy Bauter
Union Sunday School
Camp
St Josephs Church Confession and Mass Schedule
Rev M J Brennan of St Josephs Church was called to Carthage Thursday morning. In his absence a St Bede’s College priest will hear confessions Thursday evening and celebrate Mass at 6 o’clock Friday morning. July is devoted to the Precious Blood, encourage Holy Communion at the 6 o’clock Friday Mass.
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M. J. Brennan
Priwr
St. Joseph’s Church
Carthage
St. Bede's College
Holy Mother Church
St John’s Church July Schedule and Boys Club Meeting
The fragment lists St John’s Church events for Sunday July 4 with Holy Communion at 7:30 a m and 11 a m, Sunday school at 9:45 a m, and evening prayer with sermon at 7:30 p m. It notes a Boys' club meeting Friday July 2 in the Guild room at 8 o'clock, signed by F W Haist, Priest in Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
F. W. Haist
Christian Church Notice with Church Schedule
The Christian Church and Bible school meet next Lord's day at 10 a.m. William Knight, superintendent, will lead preaching at 11 a.m. Reverend H. G. Reichel preaches. Christian Endeavor gathers at 6:45 p.m. on the topic National Ideals and How Home Missions Will Promote Them, with an evening sermon at 7:45. Children’s Day foreign missions collection was about $11.
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Christian Church
Wm. Knight
H. G. Reichel
Christian Endeavor
M. E. Church Church Services and Classes Schedule
Sunday school at 9 45 led by Mrs Wheeler superintendent. Men’s Bible class at 11, and 8 pm worship. Public service at 2 30. Junior League at 7 pm. Epworth League service. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
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M. E. Church
Wm. Wheeler
Epworth
Saint Marys Church Sunday and weekday mass schedule
Saint Marys Church posts services for Sunday nine a.m. English sermon at ten a.m. high mass and German sermon at 2 thirty p.m. Vespers and benediction follow. Weekday mass at eight a.m. daily except Saturday nine a.m. on Saturday seven a.m. Fr Gensler pastor.
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St. Mary’s Church
Fr. Gensler
Gillespie Seeks Carroll County Treasurer Bid
W. W. Gillespie of Savanna runs for county treasurer of Carroll County to fill a vacancy caused by death. Former treasurer and legislator, owner and editor of the Savanna Daily Times, secretary of the local Telephone Co., described as a public spirited and busy man of sterling worth worthy of support to fill the position ably and well.
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W. W. Gillespie
Savanna
Carroll County
Savanna Daily Times
Personal notes and locals from a rural town
Local brief items report I M Forbes and Son shipping Short Horn bulls to breeders, Dick Deisher visiting to work for Philip M. Real, and Philip Real discussing Republican plans and grain prospects. Other notes cover James Boyd of Galva, heating work on Second street, visits by E J Metcalf and Burt family, injuries to Alex Wunder and Rodney Brown, LaVerne Clark’s motorcycle trip, church sermons, and reflections on public speakers at Sparland Chautauqua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Forbes & Son
Dick Deisher
Bradford
Edn Haddon
Philip M. Real
East of
James Boyd
Galva Heater
Sterrett
Second Street
E. J. Metcalf
Normal
J. B. Quinn
Alex Wunder
Rodney Brown
Addie Brown
G. D. Clark
Bradley Dolytechnic
Lackman
Magnolia M. E
J. K. Mercer
Glenn M. Merry
University of Iowa
Iowa
Allen
State Penitentiary
Joliet
Warden Allen
Homer Thompson
Thompson's Corners
Lundy
Creston
Neb
California
James Diverbiss
Nebraska
Stephen Snyder
Republican
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John Hartley
Bishop Fawcett
St. Joseph's Church
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