News Of A Week: Patchwork From This Community
A collage of notes from Sparland and nearby towns includes trades and moves, legeslation on marriage licenses, travel and vacations of conductors, a pastor’s trip, pension amendments, humorous vignettes, and local obituaries. It reports Will Van Petten buying land west of Sparland, Joe Houghton filling in, Norman Oklahoma trips, and F P Shields seeking state secretary, plus a health and safety reminder about gasoline and car fires. An editor from Orleans cites civic courage, while a Wenona obituary highlights Edith H M Hoa’s death and burial. The patriotic view praises the flag and national rights, urging reverence and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will van Petten
Coddington
Wis
Anna
Alma McFarland
Sparland
Illinois
Murray
Peoria
Bureau
Rock Island
Joe Houghton
J E Mercer
Norman
Okla
Frank
Southwest
Pat
North Carolina
Wm G Worley
Kingwood
W Va
Worley
State Senate
F. P. Shields
Tissar
Orleans
Neb
Corry
Standard Oil Co
Edith H. M. Hoa
Wenona
Tune
Mig. S ¥. A. Smith
Rochester
Trd
Miss Smith
Len
Tuesay
AEB
Eniien
Hela
W. B. Shoop
Wenonai
Werahould
Celebration Day in Peoria Marking Nation’s Anniversary
The 189th anniversary of the nation’s birth was celebrated Saturday July 3 in Peoria with a morning salute, ceremonies at Central Park, and band music by Spearer's band. Mayor Woodruff and Rev J E Mercer spoke, Potter introduced the speaker, and a large crowd enjoyed sports, carnival, and dances while remaining orderly and cordial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Central Park
E. N Woody’s
Peoria
Spearer
Doelzer
Lower Edward Street
F W Potter
J &E. Mercer
Potter
Woodruff
Camp House
Local tribute honors retiring teacher Miso Worley
Superintendent King and the school board collected a testimonial from former pupils and associates as Miso Worley announced her retirement after a long service. Donations reached 105 in gold, presented by Prof. King and the board secretary to express gratitude for her unfailing care and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Corps of Teachers and School Board
Miso Luella Worley
Aniours
Unlz
W. E. King
Matthew Steele
Board of Education
One and a Half Inch Nail File Selection
A fragment describes choosing a whetstone or steel nail file about one and a half inches long. It praises a smooth edged tool that leaves a clean finish without unpleasant sensations and claims easier use than steel files.
Mrs Ebaugh and family in Bradford mourn loss of matriarch
The obituary notes Mrs Charles S Ebaugh born 1844 in New Orleans and married 1862 in Beardstown. Her husband Captain Ebaugh died 1908. she and her descendants lived in Bradford where a stroke claimed her July 4 1920. Funeral services were held July 5 with six casket bearers. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for support.
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Amme
John
Amelia Schwalm
New Orlesins
Charles S Ebaugh
Beardstown
Ebaugh
Illinois
Mississippi River
Rosen
Frank Ebaugh
Isaac
Frank
Misa May Ebaugh
Francmother
Ganddave
Bradford
Bradford Boiler Co
Bbaugh
Isaac Cannery
Alex Brown
C L. Loomis
J A Williams
Wesley Doyle
A B Smith
Esein
Ebsugh
In Memory of Mary Appel and Rebekah District Report
Mary Appel, born November 18 1836 in Nitel Germany, came to America 1866 and wed Joseph Edscheidt at Hennepin. After his death she cared for stepson Peter Escheidt. She moved with family to Henry six years ago and attended St Marys Church. She died July 3 with funeral July 6 at St Marys, interred in Hennepin. Peter Edscheidt and Family and others thank friends. District Meeting of Rebekahs reports with Minoak welcome, Mendota school, new officers, and Ike ice cream served. Big base bad excursion to Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Appel
Nitel
Germany
America
Hennepin
Joseph Edscheidt
Peter Escheidt
Henry
St Mary's Church
Fr Gensler
J N Krenz
Frank Boer
John Klein
Peter Merdian
C C Doran
Peter Bedscheidt
Valentine Bogner
Rebekahs
B. F McBride
Rebekah
Minoak
Marshall Lodge
Tires
Grenville
Magnolia
Princeton
Laura Besser
Mee E. Crowell
Rockford
Grace A. Henry
Mendota
Kate Karver
Chillicothe
Bessie Raley
Eureka Lodge
Allen Lodge
Peru
Weary Greys Set for SEVEX Trip to Peru Next Sunday
The Weary Greys plan a trip by steamer David Swain to Peru next Sunday to meet the Peru Maroons, who recently clashed with the Greys. Peru has secured Big-League-Delberg for the occasion. the team will assemble at Main Street foot at 10 am for departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Swain
Peru
Delberg
James Herron Guests of Princeton Officials
James Herron, wife, and son are listed as guests of Mr and Mrs George in Princeton records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ,Herron
Princeton
George ' Durt
In Memoriam Hannah L Taber 1846 1896
In Memoriam for Hannah L Taber born New Bedford March 27 1846 daughter of Captain and Mrs Jameos Taber married Chester Bidwell Sept 29 1896. The sketch notes her beneficent life church work and family grief. Burial at cemetery with nephew pallbearers and songs sung by a niece.
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Hannah L. Taber
Jameos Taber
New Bedford
Mass
Tollinois
Mile Boyd’ Grove School House
Henry
Chester Bidwell
New Church
Presbyterian Church
The Guessing Contest Held For Local Merchants
A free guessing contest on Saturday July 3 featured prizes from C F Snyder M L Coan CE Vogelsang Parker's hardware Peterman Bros Henry National bank and others. Winners included Lewis Phillips Ben Ransom Mrs Lawrence Ash Willie E Green and Mrs Herman Hofer with prizes of merchandise coffee beans a silver dollar and more. Samuel Sperry returned for the Fourth of July celebrations and commented on the city’s festive mood and Salvation Army efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Snyder
Lewis Phillips
M. L. Coan
Mildred Stever
CE. Vogelsang
Ben Ransom
Seldon Mclaughlin
Parker
Duke Bros
Hardware
Lady’s
Lawrence Ash
Lawrence Gregory
Peterman Bros
Herman Hofer
Henry National Bank
Willie E. Green
Green
Reverend H C Reichel leaves Eureka church
Reverend H C Reichel closed his pastorate on June 20 after almost five years. He served the Christian Church with a clear voice and singing talent, parting with sincere regret as he moves to Edwards Miss to teach at the Southern Christian Institute. Rayborn Zerby filled the pulpit last Sunday delivering morning and evening themes on Holding Up Your Corner and Patriotism and Religion, making a favorable impression and expected to regularly fill the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Reichel
Eureka
Edwards, Miss
Southern Christian Institute
Rayborn Zerby
Eureka College
Presbyterian Church Services for Sunday July 11
The Presbyterian Church lists Sabbath school at 9 46 a m with A B Smith as superintendent morning worship at 11 a m with Rev Fayette E Vernon of the First Presbyterian church of Verona delivering the sermon Christian Endeavor at 7 p m evening worship at 8 p m with the pastor and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 o'clock Reo W Martin pastor.
Saint John's Church Sunday Services Schedule
St John s Church lists services with Holy Eucharist at 7 30 am Sunday school at 9 45 am matins and sermon at 11 am and evening prayer with sermon at 7 30 pm led by F W Haist Priest in Charge.
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St. John's Church
F. W. Haist
St Mary's Church Sunday and weekday mass schedule
St Mary's Church lists Sunday services at 8 am English sermon 10 am high mass and German sermon at 2 80 pm with vespers and benediction. Weekday mass at 8 am every day except Saturday when mass is at 7 am. Pastor: River Gensler.
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Rver Gensler
St Josephs Church schedules Sunday masses and services
St Josephs Church holds its first mass daily at 7.30 a m on Sundays. A second Sunday mass follows at 9.30 a m with a sermon. Sunday evening services and sermon are also scheduled at 7 30 o clock. Rev Fr Brennan, Priest.
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St. Joseph's
Brennan
Local figures bid fond farewell as Gregory moves to Lacon
Amid tributes to L. D Gregory, residents recall his county clerk election and plans to relocate to Lacon. The note highlights his business and social prominence, his wife Beth, and the community’s warm wish for their return. Also mentioned are visits from John E Miner and W. E Modler of Chicago, and Rachel Frisbey’s passing in Mineral, Bureau County, with funeral plans in Mineral and Granville.
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L. D Gregory
Lacon
Beth
John E Miner
W. E Modler
Chiago
Henry
E. A. Hall
Custer
Miner
Modler
Hall
Cuiter
John
California Avenue
Chicago
Hartley's market adds delivery gulp machine service
Local notices report Hartley’s market now operating a gulp machine for home deliveries. The Rushville Times notes the season's harvest of a record wheat crop in Schuyler county. A $50 reward is offered for arrest and conviction of a home intruder who stole apparel around June 9. Census data place 3436 children ages 1 to 21 in Keyanee. Mrs. Sarah Lash visits Lawrence Kansas with niece Mildred Wabel. weekly notes will update her. Y M C A visitors from Peoria arrive at Loanoak on Senachwine lake. 40 take a hayrack to the recreation point for a two-week stay. The tariff debate is summarized as protecting home labor versus revenue imports. Eight saloonkeepers fined for Sunday openings. state warrants served for violations. Bible memorist William Frederick is praised for recalling the Bible verbatim after 18 years study. J D Krenz of Peoria visits here. Henry-Peoria colony events planned with a river excursion. Sparland Chautauqua day features Mrs Brooks and veteran military bands. greetings planned for Peoria colonists returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley
Rushville Times
Schuyler County
R. S. Bayne
Advt
Keyanee
Sarah Lash
Lawrence
Kas
Mildred Wabel
Chanute
Squire Dennis
Dixon
Lacon
William Frederick
New York
J D. Krenz
Peoria
Krenz
Henry-Peoria
Henry
Verne Swain
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Charles S. Ebaugh
Cit
Charlotte Allen
Samuel Sperry
Samuel
Po-kin
China
Tazewell County
Tie Déleéelion
Reorta
Urangh
Salvation Army
Warvest
Aig
Christian Church
St. Mary’s Church
Rachel Frisbey
Mineral
Bureau County
Loton Frisbey
Lizzie Studley
Granvills Palam
Grind
Tain, Mich
Times
Kittie Pace
O “Kraus
University
Aos
Sparland -Chautauaua
Brooks
Milestary
Unite States Marine Band
World 2S
Or. Wonderfulsbang
Boston
Wor
Hisemusic
Seager
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