Our Sister Towns and Local Happenings
July 14 1893 notes from SPARLAND and nearby areas mention Van Antwerp in Bureau County real estate activity, Dr Edith Haigh of Peoria visiting, Mary Selbold and Mrs H Campbell attending the BYP U convention in Buffalo NY, Andrew Stephenson visiting wife and father in law James L Hoot, former Republican reporter Quad Quanquary visiting, Mrs George Simpson and relatives traveling to Unionville and Peoria, Mal Buckley traveling to Chicago for kindergarten training, Gapen family in Ottawas and Chickamauga, telephone company workers installing solid copper wires, and discussion on express tax burden falling on customers rather than firms.
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Sparland
VanAntwerp
Ohio
Hils
Maconia
Minnie Gehr
Idaho
Peoria
van Antwerp
Bureau County
Geoisin Real Estate
F’ Balgh
Edith “Haigh
Mary,Selbold
H. Campbell
Buffalo
N.Y
Andrew Stephenson -Rame
James
Prairie Canter
Republican
Q Spanquary
Danver
George Simpson
Daisy Evans
Unionsrille
George
Mal Buckley
Chicago
Gapen
Ottawe
Charles eGapen
Chickamauga
Varna News Roundup Shows Busy Town and Visitors
Varna reports show a busy week with births and visits. Mrs Ed Barsdo welcomed a baby girl in the south part of town. Mr and Mrs Andy Kelly and others travel to Toluca and Magnolia. Senator O N Barnes visits Toluca as speaker, and a fortune teller entertains locals. The town notes many trips, guests, and small town happenings.
Sugar Grove Social Notes and Local Travels
Sugar Grove items note Till Miles and wife returning to Indian territory. Juucy Spencer from Aurora is home for two weeks. Eratule Spencer entertained a friend from Aurora and Galesburg over Sunday. Revere whips word stolen at White Meld Center last Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Indian Territory
Juucy Spancer
Aurora
Eratule Spencer
Arora Galesburg
Sandey
Revere
Local Social News Highlights from Abel Valor to Exposition Travel
BECsVall and daughter Mrs Stocking call on Abel Valor Monday. Mrs Kate Blackburn visits her mother and relatives and returns home next week. Mr and Mrs Harry Blackburn welcome a newborn daughter in Kansas City. John Divelviss travels to Omaha for Exposition and to visit a brother in the west. Mr and Mrs Ham of Kansas visit Tremain family. Mrs Ham is Tremain’s sister. they visited the Torrey home last Sunday. Mrs E J Metcalf and sons with Burtha Bart finish a two week visit at C E Bart’s, then return to Normal. Metcalf accompanied them but went home July 4. Mrs Will Ketchum of Logansport Ind is visiting parents and others for six weeks in Illinois. Vernie Ketchum, working in his brother Will’s livery stable, broke an arm some time ago but is nearly well again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becsvall
Stocking
Abel Valor
Kate Blackburn
Harry Blackburn
Kansas City
John Divelviss
Omaha
West
Ham
Kansas
Mra K
Tremain
Metcalf
Will
Ketchum
Logansport
Ind
Illinois
Vernie Ketchum
Local notes on visits and family events
Fragmentary notices report Erbel Seelye ill at home and Yaeger house nearing completion. Jeasie Webber of Chicago visits John Henry Louden family. Mary Bonham nurses. J O Hill chaired a meeting at Licon. Ladies Sid Society met with Mrs H Thompson. new president Mrs Chas Hannum elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erbel Seelye
Yaeger
Will
Ketchum
Jeasie Webber
Chicago
John
Henry Louden
Mary Bonham
Cee
J O Hill
Licon
Sid Society
H. Thompson
Chas Hannuma
Whitefield Corners Local Notes and Arrivals
Whitefield Corners reports oat harvest starting this week and numerous social updates. Bertha and Merton Swift visited Henry. Mrs Busbee spoke on India. Elizabeth Fountain lost a horse. many attend Epworth Convention in Wyoming. Mary Schwartz and Otto Fiedler wed with Henry friends’ best wishes.
Mill Ends Sale Teems With Dimities and Dress Goods
A June sale announces clearance of Mill Ends and odd lots including lawns dimities and percal es at half price. Stores offer All Wool suits from 7.50 and 4.50, with spot cash terms and refunds only for returns with tickets.
Bonham area notices and local church events
Local notices invite attendance at Bonham schoolhouse events with Roy Whitmer and Rev Reynolds preaching. Community members share visits, vacations, and social plans including a lawn social at the Tanquery home on July 26. Hoard's Sarsaparilla praised for health restorations and missionary talks noted.
Farmers Finish Plowing and Hauling Hay
The text notes farmers have completed corn plowing and are now putting up hay. It also mentions a missing pastor last Sunday and various local visitors and ill health reports involving residents such as George Tanquary, John Barent, Jindrew Kelly, Ernest Duncan, David Watkins, and Sadie Howley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Lacon
Minnie
Nelli Tanquary
Dr King's New Discovery hailed as miracle cure
A Lucy Thomas memoir-like note from Marysville Texas extols Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and coughs as vastly superior to gold. Trial bottles offered free at Dr Powell's Drug Store with guaranteed cure or money back. Also local notes from Hennepin about officials, visitors, river excursions, a baby birth, and 4th of July finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C Thomas
Marysville
Tex
Klondike
New Great South
Prominent Hennepin Notes Arts and Lectures Preview
Ray Young a former ME church pastor from 1863 to 1865 addressed Hennepin residents about the Children’s Home Mission. The Wood Brothers painted Hon W H Casson’s house and Henry Trendt’s residence now. Dell and Charley showcased strong summer art progress. A Chicago representative for Slayton’s Lycium Baren arranged a winter program of lectures and music, with about 25 local businessmen backing the project.
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The
Henry Trendt
Dell
Charley
Chicago
Slayton
Barean
Hennepin
Busness
Local Notices and Social Names from the Area
Mrs McVey on the sick list and Geo Bean family camping at the lake for a few days. Mrs McByey recovering from malaria. Hattie Duncan visiting her uncle Alvin Anderson and family of Chillicothe. Marshal Downey of Berry and Linn Downey of Hennepin guests of relatives Sunday. Hattie and John Clark of Wayne county visiting friends in Putnam and vicinity. Wm Condit visited Sparland and stayed with brother Chas Condit. Belle Shimmell returning to Chicago after visiting Mrs W L Kelso. B M Cooncan returning to Monica to resume day work at the railroad tower. Christian church repairs prompt Sunday school moved to the ME church at 4 p.m. Born to Chas Wheeler and wife Friday July 8 a son who lived only a few hours and was buried Sunday at 4 p.m. Mrs Wheeler very low. Alvin Anderson and sons Guy and Lays of Chillicothe spent Sunday with Mrs R J Anderson. Anderson returned the same day, boys staying a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam and Viciotty
Wm Condit
Sparland
Chas Condit
Belle_Shimmell
W. L. Kelso
Chicago
B. M. Cooncan
Monica
Chas Wheeler
Wheeler
Alvin Anderson
Guy
Chillicothe
R. J. Anderson
Anderson
Village Notes Show Local Visits and Social Rounds
From the fields there comes the breath of new mown hay. Peoria residents Mr and Mrs Thockmorton visited John Dally last week. Mrs H Bennett of Florida visited Mr Finley. James Wherry and family ride a new forry bought from Duke Will Cross who spent the past year in Kansas. His sister Zolla is home from Chicago. Married at Princeton July 7 Stephen Taylor and Miss Susan Vail. Anna Parker went to Milo Sunday for two weeks with friends Belle Shimmel and Alma Bentley. Nellie Chance will help Mayme with work during Anna’s absence. Hiram N Bracken, student at a Des Moines business college, returned home. Sheriff Downey and brother Marshall on vacation visited family at Shannyside. Daniel Vail purchased two gramophones and hosts friends most evenings. Effie and Margaret Bracken with Lillian Parker visited Mayme and Ann Parker. John and Hattie Clark of Jeffersonville and Belle Shimmels at Milo were guests. Ed Parker and family and Mable Smith joined relatives for a Sunday visit at Bracken and Lillian Parker’s. Lillian Parker, guest of Margaret Bracken, returned home with her parents Monday.
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VARNA
HO Little’s
Wan‘ Meter
Senseald
HO Little
John ‘Norton
Sacon
Ieee
J Davis
J Johnson
Tacon
Andy Kelly
Re Connor
Toluca Sanday
Clarence Paxon
Magnolia
Bnriday
Harold Stoner
Myera Kohler
Willie Morrelle
Grace Stateler
Chicago
Ed Barsdo
Bart Traver
Langbush
Washburn
Jd W Reed
Venona
Mra DO Wright
Ohicsgo
O-N-Barnes
Peoria
Toluca
Ang Quiram
Pine Street
WB Wright
Wright
Miss Love
Wisconsin
Wallace Miller
May Parkinson
Belle “Mann
Ray Judd
Evans
Iat Gasky
War Roberts
Lacon
Ros
Jake Lenz
Dramatic Company
Loluoa 18 & Ra
Fred Clemens
A. B Conklin
Hfe
Conklin
Mfe
Thockmorton
John Dally
H. Bennett
Florida
Finley
James Wherry
Duke Will Cross
Kansas
Zolla
Princeton
Stephen Taylor
Susan—Vail
Anna Parker
Milo
Belle Shimmel
Alma Bentley
Nelllie Chance
Mayme
Anna
Hiram N Bracken
Des Moines
Iowa
Sheriff Down
Effile
Margaret Bracken
Lilliian—Parker
Anns Parker
John and
Hattie Clark
Jefferson‘ville
Belle Shimmels
af—Milo
Ed Parker
Lucile
Mable Smith
Mia Parker
Mr Bracken
Magnolia Social Notes Include Visitors and Local Events
The Magnolia column records visits from relatives and friends including B Mitchell and family near Tolocals, a Cuban guest named Charlotte, and Mrs Rey Norton from Independence Iowa. It notes Rev J N Fawcett attending the Epworth League convention in Chesos, Emma Coe's rheumatism, a newborn boy at K W Spencer's home, and an upcoming Epworth League social at the park with ice cream and band music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Mitchell
Eva
Chas Roberts
Magnolia
Harris
Dwight
J. N. Fawcett
Chesos
Emma’ Coe
K. W. Spencer
Epworth League
Largest Dental Company Offers Unbelievable Low Prices
An advertisement claims the largest dental company with eighteen U S offices and 150 dentists offers the lowest prices in America for a full set of teeth within 30 days. It boasts specialized masters in plate making crowns fillings and extractions and vows to prove its strength by delivering on promises.
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America
Jcks
Nes
Ienialenahdees
Doe
den. T3y
United States
Boston Dental Parlors Price List For 30 Days Only
Boston dental parlor advertises a special 30 day price list for dentures and dental work. It contrasts low painentions like a full set for two dollars and urges early visits to accommodate demand. The notice lists pricing for ebon, gold, and zylonite teeth, crowns, bridge work, fillings, extractions, and a free extraction if plates are ordered.
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Boston
Epworth League Delegate At District Convention
The Epworth League Chapter sent Rev J. N. Fawcett as delegate to the Normal District League Convention at Chenos July 8 10. This explains his absence from last Sabbath appointments while he was in Chenoa. He will attend all future appointments and hopes for a fall attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
J. N. Fawcett
Chenos
Chenoa
Quaker Lane News Highlights Community Visits and Travel
Last week many local residents hosted and visited relatives across Deer Park Springfield Toluca and Normal. Rebecca Mills spent the 4th with her brother in Springfield while Mrs Anna Wilson visited her husband there. Roy Mills rode from Peoria and returned for the holiday. Bertha and Gertrude Mills cared for fruit at W L Mills. Several families and friends shared meals and outings including trips to Rock and Prairie Home.
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Quaker Lane
Deer Park
Rebecca Mills
Springfield
Anna Wilson
W.S. Wallace
O. Mike’s
Mr Bullock
Eureka
Beeb Uecligen
Gertrude Alex Carruthers
Toluca
John Wilson
Alica Sutherland
McLean County
John Sutherland
Howard & Steele
Batelle Huff
Cincinnati
Emma Prica
Springie
Spe Cays
Frank
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Sugar’ Grove
Whitefield Center
Whitefield Corners
Johnson
Jaws
Bertha
Merton Swift
Henry
Lincoln
Princeville
Epworth
Wyoming
W. Clark
Bradford
BroShoop and Family
Willis Add
Elizebeth Fountain
Busbee
India
Cora Calef
Lucy Clark
Reeder
James’ Hamana
Whitefield
Richard
South
Sol Nighawonger
Bertha Christman
Grandma Jacobs
Wm .Salisbury
Saratoga Township
Hensley
Sparnand
Mary Schwartz
Otto Fiedler
Isa Mary
South Whitefield
Otto
Georgie Waughop
Jimmy
Gannah Jones
Henry, III
Roy Whitmer
Bonhem
Tena Schwartz
Mrs Damm
Breighter
Katie Weis
F. K. Duncan
H.D. Bonham
Chester Allen
Wyanet
Grantb
Barton
Reynolds
Eohool House
Nellie Hofer
Hina
Leon
S.hofer
Nellie
Mra May Dun
Mre Deliah Doran
Bat Periqueey’s
N. Tanquary
Denver
L. Tanquary
Mossville
Bethel
Jals
Bents the
McNabb
Henry Mills
Mt Palatine
J B Davia
J F O'Neal
D S Wood
Judge McNabb
Rex Iast
John Weeks
Rex
la Salle
Hennépin
Finsanoa Committee
West Putnam
Dental Parlors
Will Mills
Beveral
Walte Tomlinson
Guy Moore
Mollean
Isvid
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