Sparland News Items Highlight Local Chautauqua Preparations
Sparland notes report many residents at Henry Chau tauqua events and social gatherings. Local people travel to Peoria Chicago and Wapella for shopping and visits while others plan and promote the upcoming Chautauqua with additions from the Illinois Glee Club and bells. The M T Concert Company performed at the M E church marking a first troupe appearance. Plans for the Chautauqua include a familiar location, extended programs, and a renowned band and orchestra ready to entertain on the fourth day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Dwinell
D. M. Dunlap
R. W. Dobbins
Chicago
McLeish
M. E. Parsonage
D. M. McLeish
Henry Chautauqua Committee
Helen Dobbins
M. BE
Farm supplies and equipment ad lists wide range
Full line of International wagons and manure spreaders, Schroeder grain dumps, dairy match cream separators, Peoria power washing machine, cowboy tank heaters, wire fencing, buggles, whips, oils, greases, husking pegs, pumps and tanks advertised as a specialty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder
Peoria
Fourth Quarterly Meeting at Sparland M. FE Church
The fourth quarterly conference held July 11 1913 at Sparland M. E. church passed pleasantly with active department reports and a closing address by Rev. O T Dwinell on The World in Chicago. Resolutions expressed sympathy to Mr George Snell and his son Harry on their bereavement for the death of Mrs Harriet Snell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Snel
Harry
O. T. Dwinell
Chicago
Sparland M. FE
Harriett Snell
Snell
Angie Baughman
Rid Your Children of Worms With Kickapoo Candy
A vintage advertisement promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer candy lozenges to expel worms in children. It claims relief from grinding teeth, feverishness, stomach pains, and thirst, with testimonials from Mrs. J. A. Brabin of Illinois. Available at druggists or by mail for 25 cents from Kickapoola dian Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Briabin
Higin, Ill
Kickapooladian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
T. J. Segraves
Tronmonger
Whitefield Center News Notes and Visits
Mrs. Louie Bogner hosts four cousins and four Mrs McMahon while Lara Bourdette’s illness worsens and she cannot keep medicine. Miss Lina Stickel and Arleene Hunter visit Mrs Anna Hunt. Ray Smith stays with sister Mrs Fern Ketchum. Gus Hall moves into Rowe tenant. Hartley family enjoy a new Ford. Aukland brothers attend Chautauqua in Henry with Harry and Joseph. Jemel Ketchum shells corn Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Bogner
McMahon
Lara Bourdette
Lina Stickel
Arleene Hunter
Anna Hunt
Ray Smith
Fern Ketchum
Gus Hall
Rowe
Horatio Hartley
Willis Aukland
Harry
Joseph
Henry
Surprising Cure of Stomach Trouble
Plainfield New Jersey resident Mrs G Stengle reports relief from chronic stomach distress after reading Chamberlains Tablets letters and taking nearly three quarters of a package The testimonial notes she can now eat almost anything and mentions local sellers A J Segraves and A J Ironmonger Avd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Stengle
Plainfield
N. J
Chamberlain
A. J. Segraves
A. J
Social News From La Prairie and Peoria
Mrs R N Turnbull entertained guests from Washburn St Louis and Greerville last Thursday. Mrs Margaret Smith underwent throat surgery at Proctor hospital Peoria. Several local women shopped in Peoria and visitors from Peoria joined at Turnbulls. Richard Davidson recovered from illness and J R Davidsons narrowly escaped ptomaine poisoning after dinner from canned pickles. A physician arriving ten minutes late saved Blanche from a deadly outcome.
Marriage of Estella Kyle to Rev Dalton Galloway
Rev Kyle invites members and friends to witness the marriage of his daughter Estella to Rev Dalton Galloway of Waterloo Iowa at the U P church Thursday July 24 at 3 pm. J brass cap and J T Burnett plus James Renwick attended supper and were ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Burnett
James Renwick
Kyle
Estella
Dalton Galloway
Waterloo
U. P
King of All Laxatives Ad From Buffalo Reader
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York calls Dr King s New Life Pills the King of all laxatives and says they are a blessing to his family. A box at home helps get well. Price 25 cents. Recommended by T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. Y
T. J. Segraves
Local Social Notices From Sparland And Nearby
Nellie Aitchison of Sparland visited Ella Garrett last Tuesday to Thursday. Frankie Anderson of Sparland visited Ella's brother Anisa last week. Anna Bigger of La Prairie visited her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Albert Russell last Saturday and Sunday. Aid society ladies meet at Mrs John Russell's home this Thursday afternoon with about 12 members. Olive Russell stayed with her sister Mrs Harry Mathias who was sick last week. Charles Reed visited his girlfriend Katie Otto in Edelstein last weekend and visited his home folks in Hallock Sunday. Harry Russell visited his cousin James Bigger of La Prairie last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer White
Lacon
Wm. Aitchison
Chicago
Margaret Harney
Peoria
Charles Schaff
M. HB
Ola Hunt
Henry
Fred Blackwell
Rose Baugh
Frank van Antwerp
Gladys
Lincoln
Neb
Sparland Post Office
Henry Republican
C. D. Marshall
EB. Garrett
Allison Garrett
Laura Carver
rMs
Laura
Bourdette
Mary Osborne
Morgan Park School
John van Antwerp
Lewis Osborne
Thomas
Wm. Osborne
Mary
Flora
Thomas Hollow
Sparland
Bethel
Edn Shafer
Raymond
Iowa
Harry ‘Mathias
Charles Reed
Edelstein
Katie Otto
Hallock
Harry Russell
la Prairie
James Bigger
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed For Wounds And Burns
In every home a box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advised for burns cuts wounds and scrapes. J H Polanco of Del Valle Texas reports his little girl's cut foot cured and others tout it as the world’s best salve sold for 25 cents and recommended by A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. H. Polanco
Delvalle
Tex
R. No. 2
A. J. Ironmonger
T. J. Segraves
Sunday Socials and Township Officials Elected in Saratoga
Mrs Bourdette and Charles along with Mr and Mrs John ODivelbiss of Whitefield visited Will Divelbiss on Sunday evening. Billy Miller helps Andrew Kelley in the harvest. Maybell Hauger and friends spent Sunday in Magnolia. Sunday school convention drew a good crowd in the heat with local talent and Rev Gebhart assisting. Township officers were chosen for the following year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Bourdette
Charles
John Odivelbiss
Whitefield
Will Divelbiss
Billy” Miller
Andrew Kelley
Maybell Hauger
Magnolia
Busby
Gebhart
Cottage Visits and Sunday Guests At Multiple Homes
Grandm a Foster visits Byron Allen. Mr and Mrs Brooderline attend Otto West’s Sunday. Chauncey Peters family visits Stephen Merritt. John O’Neal’s children guests at Daniel Holland’s near Lone Tree. Roy Maynard family visit relatives in Wyanet Sunday. Byron Allen family visit Clarence Hays. Merna Fountain visits Henry and attends the Chautauqua. Sunday entertainment at Rudolph Miller’s featuring several Lundeen siblings and Henry Eckhoff. Goodale visit Henry at Andrew Hunter’s. George Smith family visiting Wm Smith’s near Bradford. Thomas Milo returns to Kentucky after visiting Arthur Mills and Ben Mattingly. John Jack family callers at Ben Mattingly’s. Leslie Wilkins and son Albert visit Wm Chesney’s Friday. Arthur Obermeyer family entertained at Ernest Reynolds’ Sunday. F. M. Charles and wife visit Bureau at Gus Ruberg’s. Miss Ethel Thurston visits Mrs F M Charles. Leonard Hunter and family attend the Chautauqua in Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Foster
Byron Allen
Brooderline
Otto West
Chauncey Peters
Stephen Merritt
John O'Neal
Daniel Holland
Lone Tree
Roy Maynard
Wyanet
Clarence Hays
Merna Fountain
Henry
Rudolph Miller
Charles Schaffer
Arleene Lundeen
Pisie
Annie Lundeen
Lawrence Lundeen
Henry Eckhoff
Goodale
Andrew Hunter
George Smith
Wm. Smith
Bradford
Thomas Milo
Kentucky
Arthur Mills
Ben Mattingly
John Jack
Leslie Wilkins
Albert
Wm. Chesney
Arthur ‘Obermeyer
Ernest Reynolds
F. M. Charles
Bureau
Gus Ruberg
Ethel Thurston
Leonard Hunter
Best Medicine in the World endorsement
Mrs William Orvis of Clare Michigan hails Chamberlains Colic Cough and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine in the world after its cure for her childs severe dysentery She notes it was sold by A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves in an advertisement style endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
William Orvis
Lawn Ridge Notes On Visits And Local Remarks
Bert McLaughlin and family spent Sunday with his sister Mrs. Charles Donath. G B Root of Chillicothe, en route across the country, called on his sister here Tuesday. The Cornell store has a bright red tin roof. a coat on side walls would brighten Ridge. Autos abound, horse and carriage owners feel like relics, and motorists think they should move. Jerry Phedmore continues running the blacksmith business locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Ridge
Bert McLaughlin
Charles Donath
G. B. Root
Chillicothe
Cornell
Jerry Phedmore
Prosperity edition notes Estherville ties and local moves
A pasted update mentions Fred Kilgore and twin stores hardware and groceries in Estherville, with his partner featured in a 32 page Prosperity edition. CG Gaumer Sr fitted a room over Cornell's for his own use while Speer hotel closure displaced him. he rebuilds Albert Gehrt’s house with Charles Jr. Nearby farming is active with corn plowing nearly finished, hay crops varied, weather slightly dry, oats advancing but at risk of a short crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
the Vindicator
Republican
Estherville
Fred Kilgore
West
CG. E. Gaumer
Cornell
Speer
Albert Gehrt
Charles, Jr
Unsightly Eczema Ointment Promises Quick Relief
Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment heals skin eruptions easing itching burning and scaling. A Little of the antiseptic stops suffering and begins healing in minutes. Endorsed by doctors and customers like Mr Alleman of Littletown PA. Guaranteed refund if not relieved, 50 cents. Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis. A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves Advy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Pfeiffer Chemical Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
A. J. Ironmonger
T. J. _Segraves
Advy
Local Social Roundup From South Whitefield Notes
South Whitefield residents report visits and travels among neighbors. Ed Damm and Frank Wunder couples went to Peoria. Damm’s car used. D Brown and Sendelbach visited Indiana on business or prospecting. Clyde Bauter and family, Anderson and Clay sold gates nearby. Couples Keenan Rowley and Piersons appear. piano choir and a Chautauqua address by Rev Fr MacCorry noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Damm
Frank Wunder
Peoria
Damm
D. Brown
Indiana
Mr. Sendelbach
Clyde Bauter
Messrs
Anderson and
Clay
Clyde
Orville Brown
Henry
Alex Brown
James Keenan
Fr. MacCorry
Wunder
Herman Hofer
A. Kuhn
Clifton
Causes of Stomach Troubles and Remedy Ad
Causes of stomach troubles include sedentary living lack of outdoor activity insufficient mastication constipation torpid liver worry overeating and unsuitable foods. Correct habits and take Chamberlains Tablets for quick recovery. For sale by A J Ironmonger and P J Segraves Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Ironmonger
Star Spangled Banner Flag Pole Planned at Starved Rock
On June 14 over 150 D A R members met at Starved Rock to choose a site for a flagpole. The top of the rock was selected after debate. Delegates attended from Chicago Bloomington Kewanee La Salle Peoria Marseilles Joliet Spring Valley and Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starved Rock
Chicago
Bowes
Wildes
Illiteracy Tied to Roads Says National Engineer Leader
Charles Henry Davis of the National Highway Association told a Minneapolis engineering gathering that illiteracy stems mainly from poor roads. He cited state group illiteracy rising as road improvements lag, urging better highways to boost schools and farm land values. He estimated road spending and potential road miles, predicting substantial continued investment over 26 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Henry Davis
National Highway Association
Minneapolis
United States
Court House News Probate Court Discharges and Dispositions
In reconservatorship of Theodore Bickerman petition to discharge conservator granted and amended hearing set for July 23. Estate of Caroline Horr inventory approved. Estate of Louis Hinz report filed. Elizabeth Wink and Emma Vosberg appeared. hearing and report approved. partial distribution petition approved. Estate of Lewis J. Hodge petition for removal of administrator. written order revoking letters filed. appeal allowed with $500 bond. Estate of John F. Leavitt notice of adjustment term found given. inventory and heirship proven. claims allowed: Allen B. Smith 255.25, Quinn Bros 19.29, Peterman Bros 2.25, A. Doelzer & Co 13.25, Alex Doelzer 55.95, H. & E. F. Hunter 191.40. Ward George B. Horner final report filed. conservator discharged. Real estate transfers listed for Antonacci, Pascione, Paull, and Clark tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Bickerman
Caroline
Horr
Louis Hinz
Elizabeth Wink
Emma Vosberg
Lewis J. Hodge
George O. Hodge
Circuit Court
Marshall County
John F. Leavitt
Allen B. Smith
Quinn Bros
Peterman Bros
A. Doelzer & Co
Alex Doelzer
Property transfers and marriage licenses in Clinton area
Charles A. Jones and wife transfer part of lot 125 to Clinton H. B. Smith trustee. Herman Kuschela and wife convey lot 6 block 59 in Lacon to Eliza Jenneth Hunt. Frank Z. Ames and wife sell coal under south of section 13 to Rutland Coal Company. Frank O. Krantz and wife convey 60 feet off north side of lot 4 in Peter Howe's add Venona. Marriage licenses issued to Arthur L. Zilm and Anna B. Macfarlane. John Pfister and Zelma Y Wright. Walter L. Spurck and Anna L. Anderson. Howard Y. Stateler and Margaret K. Christ. Joe Caponi and Domenica Tannacci.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Jones
Clinton HB. Smith
Barnard Yaeger
Clinton Ki. Smith
Henry
Clinton
Smith
John K. O'Neil
Herman Kuschela
Eliza Jenneth Hunt
Lacon
Frank Z. Ames
Ruttland Coal Company
Bennington
Frank O. Krantz
Amos Wilson
Peter Howe
Venona
Arthur L. Zilm
la Rose
Anna B. Macfarlane
Toluca
John Pfister
Zelma Y Wright
Walter L. Spurck
Pearia
Anna L. Anderson
Billie Thomas Hill Stallion Licenses for Illinois Service 1913
The dark brown stallion Billie Thomas Hill born 1894 is 164 percent hands high with a breeding record of six full siblings and multiple progeny times. Sire Wm. M. Hill and Dam Possum Pie list numerous offspring with times between 2:07 and 2:24. Examined by Dr. H. A. Gebhardt and licensed to stand for public service in Illinois. license expires March 29, 1914. J. K. Dickinson, Secy Ill. Stallion Reg. Board. Season 1913 at home barn. Terms 12 dollars to insure a living colt. Insurance forfeited if the animal leaves the county. GEO VAIL WHITHFIELD 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Hill
Possum Pie
Judge Hurt
Lena Hill
George Campbell
Illinois
J. K. Dickinson
Sec
Y Ill
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Sparland Department
Myron Newell
Will Aitchison
Harry Seibold
Leta Maxwell
Rose Pelz
Chausaua Hay
M) McLaughlin
Sparland, Ill
Whitefield Center
South’ Whitefield
Henry, Ill
Yours Truly
Court House News
J. Watercott
Lee A. Broaddus
Hunco Antonacci
Nicola Antonacci
Duggan
Santa Fe
Tomaso Tentino
Con‘tino Pascione
Santa 1St
R. L. Paull
George Travis
Prairie Park
Betsy C Clark
Jlintm EE
Ayer
J. D, Ayer Co
Lowell, Mare
Chichester
State of Illinois
Billie Thomas Hill
GEO
VAIL
Whithfield
Thompson
MO. I
Bradford, Ill
D. J. Owens
A. B. Foster
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