Our Sister Towns Sparland Local Notes and Events
Mrs Scott visits our postmistress while F A Barr renovates a basement for a barber shop. Willard Odell is ill with typhoid. Mrs Bouton rents her house and will not move. Rey Bradford and wife from Chicago visit his doctor brother. Aunt Locinds Tanquer y injured by a fall. Boom preparations loom as repairs continue. Clarence visitors Kirkpatrick family see daughter Mra W H Athay. Junior BYP A entertainment well attended. Mrs T B Gapen expected Ottawa company. bicycle riders failed to arrive. Children’s meeting at Baptist church splendid. Bonham school crowded for exercises. July 4th to be celebrated by locals. No-to-bao advertised as harmless tobacco cure with money-back guarantee. Books at druggists or mailed free from Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago and New York addresses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locinds
Gapen
Ottawa
Tchildren
Baptist Church
Bonham Scchool
Sterling: Remedy
South Whitefield
M.R. Holler
Hant
Marcia Waughop
W. Waughop
Whitmer
Harmon Hofer
Delber Marshall
Rey Reynolds
Charles Bishop
Wenona
Hunt
Sparland
Lowie
Emily Fisher
Joseph Fisher
Chillicothe
al Fleetwood
H. Marshall
Nathaniel Marshall
de Otel Aie Sandes
Atte
Whitefield
Clara Bonham
H. D. Bonham
Lizzie
Jizzie
Chicago
Hosfield
Geneseo
Farald
Kiefer
Hosfeld
Bonham School
Local notes from Varna town life and incidents
The column recalls a Granville visit by Mr and Mrs Chas Maleham and a new dray bought by Wm Myers with trusty mules. An accident in the woods near John Roberts leaves a 17 year old boy Colligan wounded but expected to recover. A pair of elopements and a wedding are noted as town news with Laura Nortony and Mrs W Mor- mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Chas Maleham
Granville
Wm Myers
Panday
John Roberts
Toluca
Colligan
Laura Nortony
Couple Married in Quiet Thursday Ceremony
A brief wedding notice describes a Thursday nuptial held at noon with two bridesmaids and a best girl. The couple plans a honeymoon in Peoria and will reside at home soon, with friends wishing them well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relle
Lowsoon
Beys
Peoria
Local Notes and Family Visits Amid Sabbath Lesson
Whitefield cenler ay O Hill shelling corn Saturday. Laura Harrison and sons visited brother Alphonso Seelyn. Henry Aukland and family with brother Charles. Carrie Jackson of Dunlap visiting J K Jackson and family. Master Harry Newman of Henry visiting sisters Dora Somers and Hattie Aukland. Mrs Lash and son of Magnolia visiting brothers George and Thomas Wabel. Sabbath school lesson July 5 in 2 Sam ii 1 11. Golden text Psalm xvi 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Magnolia
George
Thomas Wabel
Community notes from South Whitefield reflect church and family visits
The column lists visits by Marcia Waughop and Mrs Fisher to relatives, preaching by Rev Whitmer and Rey Reynolds, and numerous local social happenings. Highlights include Sunday school activities, children’s day exercises, visiting families from Chillicothe and Geneseo, and plans for a July 4 picnic near Bonham schoolhouse with bring-your-basket provisions.
Whitsfield Corners Community Notes
Lillian Runnells returned home last Saturday and a quarterly meeting is set for next Sunday at the Grove. Bell Johnson was ill but convalescent, with Smith and children at church near the Niblook schoolhouse. Grandma Clark of Henry enjoys the summer weather with her children at the old home west of here. Miss Heice led a select reading praised as average. Abby Griswold and family of Saunemin celebrate a baby girl with many local congratulations. Jimmie Vandyke visited his sister Mia Willis last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitsfield Corners
Lillian Runnells
the Grove
Bell ‘Johnson
Smith
Abby Griswold
Saunemin
Jimmie Vandyke
Mia Willis
Community Notes From Henry Area Today
Alice Jordan of Boyd's Grove was baptized by immersion in the creek in G Grinwold's pasture by Bro Fawcett. Mrs Addison Tanquary of Steuben with sister visited Mrs Barker and Fosdick. Many plan July 4th celebrations at Tiskilwa or home. Mrs R Jones of Bradford with Nina Hilott of Peoria visited De Willis's. Charlie Jones and wife of Henry joined brothers Mark and Will Calef of Chicago visiting Lucy Clarke. The brothers traveled by bicycle and called on friends while Mark stays healthy, Will shows strain from recent confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Jordan
Boyd's Grove
G. Grinwold
Bro Fawcett
Mra Addison Tanquary
Steuben
Mra G. Johnson
Kansas City
Barker
Fosdick
Tiskilwa
G. Barker
R. Jones
Bradford
Nina Hilott
Peoria
de Willis
Charlie Jones
Henry
Mark
Will Calef
Chicago
Lucy Clarke
Will
Bur
Local Gossip and Social Notes from La Prairie Center
Mary Calder has improved enough to ride out. The youngest Calder child has whooping cough. Mrs Hilderbrand of Peoria visits with Mrs H. A. Leigh. Dee Calvin of Davenport, lews, visits with cousin Mrs Wm Scott. U P Sabbath school held a picnic at Rev J. R. Nesbit's residence. Lucy Smith and Miss Spencer attended a musical association in Galesburg. Farmers report phintz bug in oats. Robert Davidson from Scotland assists in the shop. Mrs Stevenson, wife of Prof Stevenson, attended church with her parents. Rev Carr preached on political issues to illustrate his sermon. Chas W Leigh returns home from Champaign for vacation. Prof Whitten and family of Varna visit Mrs Whitten's parents. Mr and Mrs Chas Leigh. Mr Whitten to remain as Varna's principal another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Calder
Hilderbrand
Peoria
H. A. Leigh
Dee Calvin
Davenport
Lews
Wm Scott
F. M. Webber
Chillicothe
O. M
Robert Davidson
Scotland
J. G.davidson
Mra Stevenson
Stevenson
Vincennes
Ind
J. L. Root
Carr
Chas. W. Leigh
State University of Champaign
Wyoming
Whitten
Varna
Chas Leigh
Hennepin Community Notes and Local Travels
Lidia Lucas hosts a Pekin friend for a few days while J. B. Davis and family head Sundsyed with Pap Kays in Sprinkleburg. Josie Dill plans a Monroe Iowa vacation returning late August and July Fourth events are set. Dr J A McCormick visits Washington Indiana, a few weeks away from home. O P Towle and wife Walter Boyle and Minnie attended George W. Greiner’s in Tonica last Sunday. H M Stouffer and family attended a Misa Stoner funeral in Princeton. July Fourth plans include a park event with ice cream and lemonade. Ladies Ald Society to serve treats. Ladies Mite Society contemplates a river excursion soon. Rev Zeller left for Chicago to meet Mrs Zeller and daughter, who’ve spent three months in New York. Hennepin Dramatic Club drew a crowded DePue crowd with 50 excursionists on the Neliié Grey. B O Purviance sold his trotting horse Signal to Mat Bier of Tonioa for 200. He also plans to sell Milly May for the same price. J B Davis spent Monday in Lacan and Spain, with promising boom prospects for Sparland. Harry Maxwell Otter and Arthur visited. a pleasant day with old townsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lidia Lucas
Pekin
J. B. Davis
Sprinkleburg
Josie Dill
Monroe
Iowa
J. A. McCormick
Washington
Indiana
Ays
O. P. Towle
Walter Boyle
Minnie
George W. Greiner
Tonica
H. M. Stouffer
John
George
Sadie
Misa Stoner
Princeton
Ladies Ald
M. B Church
Fartin
Rev Zeller
Chicago
Mrs Zeller
New York
Hennepin Dramatic Club
DePue
Neliié Grey
B. O. Purviance
Mat Bier
Tonioa
Purviance
Milly May
That Catarrh Is a Local Affection Declared false
The notice argues catarrh is a local membrane disease of the nose and throat rather than blood related. It condemns marketers of blood cures and endorses Haly's Cream Balm as a harmless local remedy that relieves inflammation and restores health with short use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haly
Carrolls Spend Friday at Putnam Pooris
Q O P Carroll and wife are recorded as spending Friday in Putnam for Pooris with local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
QO. P. Carroll
Harvest Time At Lake Draws Indianans To Pleasant Sunday
A fragment from a Indiana social page notes Harvest time at the lake with locals and guests gathering for a Sunday visit. Mr and Mrs Gocaman of Des Moines Iowa visit Wily Kelso. Mrs H M Duncan and Shila Ren of Plattsburg Missouri are guests of John Anderson. Abe Stinkel and wife, Tho and wife, Willie Stickel and wife were guests of John Anderson on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecretiae
Shila
Ren
Plattsburg
Missouri
John “Anderson
Abe Stinkel
Tho
Willie Stickel
John Anderson
Magnolia notes and community updates
Magnolia notices report births with Mr and Mrs Noa Allen welcoming a baby boy. Community members visit, including Mrs BR Dent and Gertie with Mary Fyffe. Telephone line completed. Families Ruble and Dave plan to move to Wapella Iowa. Children’s exercises at the M E church held Sunday afternoon with good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Ee Allen
la Rose
Suidey Tows
Noa Allen
Henry Smith
Turner
Clara Reynolds
Mr Bob
Dave Ruble
Wapella
Iowa
M. FE
Folka
Your Boy Won't Live a Month Prompts Health Revival
Mr Gilman Brown of 34 Mill St South Gardner Mass was told his son would not live a month due to lung trouble after Typhoid Malaria. Three hundred seventy five dollars was spent on doctors before Dr Kings New Discovery revived the boy leaving him healthy and able to work. Free trial bottles offered at Dr Powells Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilman Brown
Mill St
South Gardner
Mass
Dr King
Dr Powell
Social notes and local visits in Quaker Lane area
Mae Wierman attends institute at Lacon. Helen Roberts visits Moneay Haws. Grosscup family from Wenone visits Roy Mills. Thomas Gantz family visits John Wilson. Jessie Boman of Pontiac visits cousin Frank Smith. Stella Mills and Lou pepimice visiting nearby. Grange to build floral hall for fair with Joshua Mills as contractor. Telephone line expanding along Lane to Magnolia. Oak Park visitors include Mr and Fittcraft and two boys. Local youths plan Rock and Park visit. Marlon Hollingsworth returns home leaving wife with ill father. Allcie Votan teaching in Indian territory visits cousin W. G. Griffith en route to Neoga. Ice cream and cake served at Grange for new members completing fourth degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
Mae-Wierman
Institute
Lacon
Helen Roberts
Moneay Haws
Grosscup
Wenone
Roy Mills
Thomas Gantz
John Wilson
Jessie Boman
Pontiac
Frank Smith
Stella Mills
Loupepimice
Grange
Joshua Mills
Magnolia
Mr and Fittcraft
Oak Park
Rock and Park
Marlon Hollingsworth
Carver Tomlinson
Allcie Votan
Indian Territory
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Advertisement Guarantee
If you suffer from coughs colds throat or chest troubles and try Ballard's Horehound Syrup as directed with no benefit you may obtain a refund. The ad claims prompt relief for bronchitis and offers money back on return of bottle. Sold by Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
R Powell
Fading Harvest Notes and Local Visits Near Tiskilwa
Farmers prepare hay and store corn as oats disappoint with heavy cover. Johnson of Whitefield visits grandparents Abram and Dora Anderson. Dora Anderson spends days with Miss O'Brien and friends at Tiskilwa. Rev J N Fawcett preaches at the school house next Sunday at 7 90 p.m. Everyone invited. Nicholas Jones returns to Minnesota after visiting sister Lizzie Bell. Mr Bell accompanied him to Tiskilwa before his ride home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Whitefield
Abram Anderson
Dora Anderson
Tiskilwa
Miss O'Brien
Misses Williams and
Downey
Putnam
Oliver Downey
J. N. Fawcett
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Pain Relief and Healing
A dated advert claims Ballard's Snow Liniment eases rheumatism sores sprains bruises and sore throats. It promises to penetrate to the disease seat and cure stiff joints contracted muscles and long crippled limbs with crutch removal for those who have used it. It is priced at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Picnic Hammocks and Supplies Marketed with Lanterns and Tools
Fragmentary catalog style items include picnic hammocks ice cream freezers lemon squeezers Chinese lanterns grass scythes hay forks and high grade goods offering a rural goods list with varied implements and household items from a vendor.
What We Owe Our Country at Milo Christian Church
A local note from East Milo reports Geo Smith and others visiting Union Sunday School. Preaching at Milo Christian church on the 15th with an evening Christian Endeavor lesson titled What we owe our country. The piece invites patriots and flags supporters to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Milo
Geo Smith
Johnony Claweon
Milo
Union Sunday School
Milo Christian Church
Free Pills and a Humble Update on Subscriptions
A promotional note offers Dr Kings New Life Pills with free samples and claims for constipation headache malaria and liver issues. The piece shifts to a sharp subscription notice urging overdue payments and describes journalism costs while urging readers to settle debts promptly. It ends with brief column chatter about bicycle posture and an apple tree blight affecting crops.
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Glarke
Seterae
Seabees
N .B
Dtors Acme
Peoria, Ill
Ofice
ICOAN
Henry, Ill
Aids Oy
Jery
Cannah Jones
Illinois
Hennepin
Lon
Senor
Powers’ Fair
Henry's
House
Edward Street
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Dr Kings New Life
Powall
Rd’s
Joliet
Castoris
Sbe
Ake
Castoria
J. W. Patterson
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