Sparland and Surroundings Social Roundup
Comrad Brasfield of California visited his daughter Mrs F A Barr and many friends. William Johnson of Iowa came to see his parents. his mother is very ill. Mr and Mrs Cumming celebrated a golden wedding at East Peoria. Bessie Miles planned a Colorado Springs trip. others traveled to Kansas Ottawa and Missouri. Died: David Hickey of Camp Grove. Ed Van Antwerp and Charles Maxwell joined a Springfield excursion. Baptist Sunday school picnic at Therns Hollow. Princeville oration by Rev May. MoE church held 4th quarterly meeting. Joby Van Antwerp ill under care. Medicine peddlers in town after night. Robbie Walleb injured July 4.
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Sparland.comrad
Brasfield
California
Mra
F. A. Barr
William Johnson
Iowa
Mra Teamier
Bessie Miles
James ‘Cumming
East Peoria
S. Gapen
Kansas
Mra Gapen
Oklahoma
Ed van Antwerp
Charles Maxwell
Springfield
Therns Hollow
Richard Hosking
Missour
Nebraska
May
Sparland
M_E
Princeville
Whitcomb
Bloom‘Ington
Tesmer
Wiliam Thompson
Ceeetal
Peoria
Willig
Moe
Siemiay
Joby VanAntwerp
Alek
D. M. Dunlap
Robbie Walleb
Magnolia social notes feature Winlow Evans speech
The Magnolia community celebrated with shade filled drives and a well attended event where Winlow Evans of Peoria served as the day’s orator. A gold headed cane was presented to him for his courtesy, and many old friends gathered at Haws grove for the occasion.
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Magnolia
Winlow Evans
Peoria
Haws Grove
Mother Reed
Washburn
Mra A
VW. Miller
Varna
Joyce Spellman
Phoebe Willey
Chicago
Willey
Ttto
Wenona
Toluca
Geo Little
Leo Keldy
Whitcomg
Bloomington
Henry Shaw
Shaw’s Point
Alvena-Bentzene
Mabel Ricketts
Rutland
Birdie- Schaeffer
Phoebe-Powers
Bertha McCuskey
D.W. Davis
LaRose
Waroa
Ricketts
Ramy
Whitefield Corners social notes and farming talk
The column reports visits by C Fosdick and Mrs Clark Swift to G W Snell, praises George’s farm and fruit trees, mentions dry weather, the 7th quarterly conference at the Grove with Rev Coolidge, and local 4th of July celebrations. It notes haying progress, corn being laid by, and visits by Merton Swift, Mrs Wheeler, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
C. Fosdick
Clark Swift
G. W. Snell
George
Steuben
Cort
I Wilsons in Accident While En Route to Church
The Wilsons two were in an auto accident Sunday week near Henry due to a hole in a bridge causing their horse to rear and the buggy to tumble down an embankment. Their buggy was broken and injuries described as minor. July 4th celebrations varied with many staying home or traveling. Alta Ray spent weekend at Sparland and Alta Thompson visited her aunt Mrs Diverbiss. Early oats ripen and threshing soon begins. Mrs Cox is ailing this week. Vanda Ray of Sparland visits Betrice Lutes. Mrs Lassman is poorly.
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T I. Wilson
Henry
prytemtrSutte
Lyman
Alta Ray
Sparland
Alta Thompson
John Diverbiss
B. Lutes
Grandma Niblock
H Cox
Vanda Ray
Betrica Lutes
Perfect Liver Medicine Endorsed By Mra Jolley
Mra Jolley writes from Noble praising Herbine as the most perfect liver medicine and greatest blood purifier. She claims it fully accomplishes its claims and aids in preventing malaria when the liver functions are in order. Sold for 50e at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolley
Noble
C. T
Thompson Family Health Update from Sparland and Henry
Mrs Wm Thompson of Sparland underwent a surgical operation in Peoria performed by Dr William with Dr Forrest assisting. she is at St Francix hospital and improving. Homer Thompson heard Saturday of his son in law Will from Ford county being in poor condition with possible surgery, though too weak now to proceed. Dayton Tremley, formerly of Sparland, has been ill for six weeks, sometimes hospitalized. Mrs Peter Klein of Henry visits her son John Klein and his wife in the company of Mrs John Klein. George Bergantz and family visited Saturday night and Sunday. DeWitt Woodrum and family of Henry were guests of John B. Thompsob recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Thompson
Sparland
Peoria
Willia
Forrest
Henry
St Francix Hospital
Homer Thompson
Wiell
Ford County
Dayton Tremley
Kewanee
Peter Klein
John
John Klein
John Hofer
George Bergantz
Anna
DeWitt Woodrum
John Bi. Thompsob
Hopewell News Briefs Reach Across Towns
Hopewell reports Will Cross oldest son of Elenry Crosse lost an eye from a firecracker on the fourth and is hospitalized in Peoria. Frank Pichereau greeted schoolmates Saturday and now lives in Portland Oregon. Lightning struck four cows owned by August Blake last Wednesday killing them. Will Freeman returned Monday after spending the fourth in Roanoke. A Saturday eve gathering with Mr and Mrs Jay Owens. William Strawn of Peoria visited with Mrs C J Held over the fourth. A J Simpson of Minoak visited Held Tuesday. George Marah of Lacon spent Sunday in Hopewell. Artie Strawn and Curtis Holland visiting Peoria relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cross
Elenry Crosse
Peoria
Frank Pichereau
Portland
Blake
Will Freeman
Roanoke
Folke
Jayy Owens
William Strawn
Mra
C. J. Held
A. J. Simpson
Minoak
George Marah
Lacon
Hopewell
Artle Strawn
Curtis Holland
Camp Grove News Notes and Local Rambles
Obituary for David Hickey a respected Camp Grove resident who died Sunday evening. Local July 4th quietness and race attendance in Bradford. Movements: Elmer Fouts moved back to Castleton. John Nelson family visited West Hallock. George Frank and Samuel King’s circle on Sunday. Reports of upcoming changes in Camp Grove and various small social visits including Belle King and Mabel Ebright at Sparland. A. G. Jones closes meat market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hickey
Camp Grove
Bradford
Elmer Fouts
Castleton
John Nelson
John Strong
West Hallock
George Frank
Samuel King
Mabel
James McMullin
Effie
Bell King
John Cleveland
H. Deaton
Undercliff
Charley Grabany
Wyoming
Belle King
Bert
Sim
Mabel Ebright
Sparland
R. H. Cheathan
Peoria
A. G. Jones
North Saratoga Socials and Fourth of July Travelers
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs McCluskey Lyman Adder and wife Mrs John Digel biss and Alta Thompson. Wm Mileskey and family headed to the Bradford Fourth. Mrs Lon Higgins ill with Dr Forrest of Henry attending. Frank Holton and Camp Grove visitors at Wm Yarger. Ed Shorts shelled corn for J O Hill and Thomas Longman. Mrs Henry Barnshever visited Peoria county. Ed Shorts and Nina Niblock with Mrs Wm Niblock. D B Huffman and Grace Marshall spent the Bradford Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra McCluskey
Lyman Adder
John Digelbiss
Alta Thompson
Ed Sburta
Wm Mileskey
Bradford
Lon Higgins
Forrest
Henry
Frank Holton
Camp Grove
Wm Yarger’s, Ed Shorts Shelled Corn Monday For J. O. Hill
Thomas Longman
Henry Barnshever
Peoria County
Ed Shorts
Nina Niblock
Wm Niblock
D. B. Huffman
Grace Marshall
Clear Complexion Remedy Promoted by Drug Store Ad
An advertisement claims Herbine cleanses the bowels and regulates the liver to cure acne and muddy complexions common among young women. It states the remedy reclaims beauty with an occasional dose and lists Dr Powell's Drug Store as the point of sale.
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Powell
Hennepin Brass Band Excursion and Local Notes
Hennepin plans an excursion on July 16 from the dreamer Fred Swain leaving at 7 45 for Spring Valley street fair with fare 60 cents. The Johnson family moves to Granville with their grocery stock. The 4th of July passed quietly with visits from Chicago and Twin Sister Islands hosts, new local learn about completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
Granville
I. H. Johnson
Mr Johnson
Hennepin Brass Band
Fred Swain
Hennepin
Johnson Orchestra
Alennepin
Granyliie
Maznola
DePue
Chicago
Rey Phillips
R. R. Bentley
Mr Phillips
Mra P
H. B. Zenor
Fourth of July Celebration at Finns Grove
A large crowd attended the Fourth at Finns Grove with Hon G A Lawrence presiding. Helen Edwards read the Declaration of Independence and Hon Winslow Evans gave an address. The day featured programs and sports and was enjoyed by all. Magnuson praised Magnolia in town. Dr J L White, osteopathic musician of Henry, planned weekly visits. An Epworth League social arrives at John McKtrgan’s home on July 18 with ice cream and cake. Miss Clark of Henry visited town, bringing friends.
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Finns’s Grove
G. A. Lawrence
Helen Edwards
Winslow Evans
Magnolia
J. L. White
Henry
John McKtrgan
Ys Clark
Miss. Clark
Local visitors and family updates fill Tonica week
Mrs Willard Swaney and her daughter of Tonica spent last week with her parents Mr and Mrs J O Kidd. Ruth Kennedy of Chicago and Mrs F Breny and Mrs John Shields of Varna called in town Thursday. Ed Defenbaugh and Mrs Allen welcomed a baby boy. Thornton and Veach with Mr and Mrs Thornton from Pontiac visited relatives here. Mrs Ashley Judd of Wenona stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Haws on Monday. John McKirgan from LaFayette visited home folks as did Mrs Cramer Bishop and daughter Gail of Wapella, Iowa with Mrs David Ruble. Bennie Martha and Rebecca McAllister of LaFayette are visiting relatives here. Emma Justice and Varna passed through Thursday evening. Lulu Hillabrand of Henry spent part of last week with Mrs Mathie. Inez Lundy returned from Normal Friday for a visit. C E Bailey and family of Henry spent Sunday with his father. John McKirgan over from LaFayette visiting. Mrs Wafer visited Granville friends. Mr and Mrs Smith left for home Friday. Job Dean Sr was in Peoria on Wednesday. Hattie Hillabrand remains very sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Swaney
Tonica
JO. Kidd
Ruth Kennedy
Chicago
F. Breny
John Shields
Varna
Ed Defenbaugh
Allen
Thornton
Veach
Pontiac
Ashley’ Judd
Wenons
Thomas Haws
Alex McKirgan
Johnnie
Mra Cramer Bishop
Gail
Wapella
Iowa
David Ruble
Bennie
Martha
Rebecca McAllister
LaFayette
Emma Justice
Lulu Hillabrand
Henry
Il Mathie
Inez Lundy
C. E. Bailey
John Mckhirgan
L la Fayette
Mra Wafer
Granville
Cotney and Sparling guests at Lake Snachwine
M G Cotney and his wife stayed with B G Sparling near Lake Snachwine. Cotney visited Mr Snyder and George Lombard at St Francis hospital reporting Snyder's modest recovery with moving toes. Lombard also improving. John Pogerty of Putnam and Katie Jaggers wed at Baptist church in Peoria last night at nine with GC E Jaggers and Orn Hanniger present. couple to live in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Cotney
B. G. Sparling
Lake Snachwine
Cotney
Snyder
George Lombard
St Francis Hospital
Lombardie
John Pogerty
Putnam
Kattie Jaggers
Bimmons
of Baptist -Church
Peoria
GC. E Jaggers
Orn Hanniger
Chicago
Lone Tree Fourth of July Socials and Visits
Louis Mutton and family from Canton spent the holiday with Mrs Mary Anderson and Ira, returning Sunday. Abe Stapp joined them, others remained a week in the country. Mrs Englis and Mrs Minnie Rinnells visited Lone Tree friends Friday. Rain and gatherings followed as families shared the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Mutton
Canton
Abe Stapp
Henry
Mr Mutton
Mary Anderson
Ira
Mutton
Phebe English
Normal
Minnie Rinnells
Lone Tree
Mra Englis
Elstar
John Ball
Putnam
Mra Anderson
Era
Remedy Promoted for Dangerous Infant Disease Cure
The text touts Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil as a cure for a deadly infant disease. It claims certainty of cure when properly administered and notes it is available from Dr Powell.
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Powell
Local Girls Contest Delights Crowd With Readings and Drill
On Tuesday evening a girls contest was held with Ithel Bumgarner earning a medal and Belle Bumgarner receiving honors. Contestants included Ethel McNabb Emma Dees Clara Wabel Florence Beck and Leonora Beck. Miss Underwood delivered readings and a drill titled The Swanee River closed the program. The event was praised as one of the best. Nearby celebrations for the 4th continued with many youths camping at Senachwine and Clifford Mills seeking the return of a lost pocketbook. Mrs Hoyle and Marie returned to spend the summer at the old home, and a new station agent began service at the T M and N depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithel
Bumgarner
Belle Bumgarner
Ethel McNabb
Emma Dees
Clara Wabel
Florence
Leonora Beck
Miss Underwood
Senachwine
Clifford Mills
Clifford
Hoyle
Marie
T. M. & N. Depot
Publishers column promotes subscriptions and supplies
The Henry Republican office advertises subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals, envelopes, and box stationery at low prices. It offers legal blanks, artistic printing, and mail orders for attorneys and officials, inviting sample copies for potential subscribers and commissions for referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Newey
Henry Republican
Henry Re- Bpbhoay
Envelopes and Printing Services Offered with Local Guide
Advertises printing of envelopes letters notes bills statements programs circulars cards and handbills at reasonable rates. Also promotes The Henry Republican and The Nichols Business Guide for $2.00 as an everyday counselor with legal forms for farmers mechanics and laborers, a personal reference for households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
Nichols Business Guide
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
Promote liver vigor aid digestion regulate bowels and prevent bilious attacks. For sale by Dr Powell. Contract blanks for sale of real estate at this office.
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Chamberlain
Dr Powell
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Merton Swift
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Bugar Grove
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